(2025-01-06). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). 'A moral obligation': Protesters outside IDF headquarters call to refuse army service. haaretz.com Anti-war activists from Radical Bloc protested at Israel's military headquarters, challenging soldiers and calling for conscientious objection to service. The demonstrators displayed images of Gaza and accused all military personnel, regardless of their role, of complicity in the 'mass murder'…
(2025-01-06). Lebanon to hand over Egyptian activist to UAE 'within days'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Musk turns on UK politician Farage over jailed far-right activist. aljazeera.com Tesla and SpaceX CEO's U-turn comes after publicly backing Farage's populist Reform UK party.
(2025-01-06). The World March ends in San Jose, Costa Rica. pressenza.com 
An intense day of activities marked the return of the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence to San José, Costa Rica, from where it had started on 2 October last year. | The day was conceived as a journey through the city of San José with walks, speeches, inaugurations, workshops, exhibitions, singing and dancing, and artistic performances in a joyful festive atmosphere, with many children, schools, families, social activists, teachers, and musicians accompanying the members of the March's core team. | It was possible to follow this closing ceremony around the world thanks to the live streaming organised by…
(2025-01-06). The 'Lord Walney 16' have a new year's message for him — from prison. thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece by 16 imprisoned activists. You can read more on their stories here. We are some of the Lord Walney 16 — the sixteen peaceful people imprisoned for a combined 41 years for refusing to be bystanders to the most horrific crimes. We should have been 17. Xavi Gonzalez-Trimmer, […] | By
(2025-01-06). Notorious Donald Trump-backing Tufton Street just got its internet cables CUT by activists. thecanary.co Activists from Shut The System sabotaged telecommunications cables leading to far-right lobbyists' headquarters at 55 Tufton Street on Saturday 4 January. They aimed to cut off telephone and internet services in order to cause financial losses and disrupt the lobbyists' malignant work undermining democracy. The non-violent underground climate group cut through fibre optic cables that […] | By
(2025-01-06). Democracy Now! 2025-01-06 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 06, 2025; American Historical Assoc. Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza; Crack-Up Capitalism: How Billionaire Elon Musk's Extremism Is Shaping Trump Admin & Global Politics | Headlines for January 06, 2025; American Historical Assoc. Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza; Crack-Up Capitalism: How Billionaire Elon Musk's Extremism Is Shaping Trump Admin & Global Politics…
(2025-01-06). Crack-Up Capitalism: How Billionaire Elon Musk's Extremism Is Shaping Trump Admin & Global Politics. democracynow.org 
Billionaire Trump associate Elon Musk's latest disinformation campaign is targeting the U.K. government, which Musk appears to believe is not sufficiently anti-immigrant. Musk, who has already shaped the incoming Trump administration's economic policy by proposing cuts to government spending and tech-oriented privatization of services, signifies a "new era" in American politics, says our guest Quinn Slobodian, who is chronicling right-wing tech billionaires' accelerating attempts to mold the world according to their "destructive" and "nihilist" beliefs. In a f…
(2025-01-06). (Franàßais) Quelques Prédictions Possibles pour 2025 et Une Perspective Apocaloptimiste. transcend.org 1 janvier 2025 – Déjà en 2024, nous voyons les électeurs du monde entier rejeter la démocratie capitaliste, la forme de gouvernement par laquelle les capitalistes deviennent milliardaires tandis que les travailleurs sombrent dans la pauvreté.
(2025-01-06). Dr Hussam Abu Safiya's life in danger in Israeli custody. ummid.com The Israeli government bears full responsibility for the life of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, amid alarming indications of torture and ill-treatment.
(2025-01-06). Israeli Forces Arrest Gaza Hospital Chief after Burning Doctors and Patients Alive. transcend.org 30 Dec 2024 – Troops beat Hussam Abu Safiya and kidnapped him alongside other doctors, leaving northern Gaza without any health services.
(2025-01-06). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Anonymous Teacher Describes Persecution in Syria Under New Terrorist Regime. marktanliano.net Hands OFF Syria Yesterday at 9: 19‚ÄØAM ∑ ? Anonymous Syrian teacher describes persecution by militants from 'transitional government' due to her religious background & as she doesn't wear hijab. She can no longer work or continue her studies. She calls on international organisations to protect minorities from being slaughtered. (Audio in English) (@Ostensiblay) READ MORE:…
(2025-01-06). Video Surfaces of Syria's New Justice Minister Overseeing Executions of Women in 2015. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-06). 2024 in Review: Was It the Year of Democracy? pressenza.com The world bid farewell to 2024 which forged a phase marked by its democratic struggles, political reforms, and major shifts in power. From the streets of Dhaka to the battlefields of Myanmar, from election rallies of Washington to war-torn Syria and Ukraine, and to the polls of India and Russia, 2024 left behind a legacy that may reshape the global politics with tremendous effects and transformational reforms across the globe. | By Md. Abu Saim | As the last hospital of Gaza has been shut down, and Palestinians are on the verge of eternal extinction, hope remains the only beacon since the world has abandoned them…
(2025-01-06). Spokesman: Iran Respects Syrian People's Choice. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Acknowledging the Syrian people's right to decide their own fate without foreign interference, Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei called for efforts to prevent the Arab country from turning into a haven for terrorism.
(2025-01-06). US To Loosen Humanitarian Aid Restrictions in Syria, Maintain Sanctions. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-06). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Six Scenarios for Syria. transcend.org 29 Dec 2024 – It is naive to assume that the current regime in Syria will remain in place ⚪ as it is. The situation resembles the chaos of Libya but there are many more actors operating, making it difficult to foresee what will happen. However, the next phase will not be peaceful.
(2025-01-06). Bashar al Assad survives assassination attempt in Moscow: Report. ummid.com Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad was poisoned in the Russian capital Moscow, reports said adding he is now under medical treatment.
(2025-01-06). Syrian FM visits Saudi Arabia on first foreign tour. ummid.com A high level delegation led by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shaibani has arrived in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh Thursday January 02, 2025 in a first official foreign visit.
(2025-01-06). Israeli Soldiers Kill a Palestinian Child, Shoot Six Young Men, in Nablus. imemc.org 
| On Sunday, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian child in the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern West Bank, and shot six young men in Nablus city. | Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian child, on Sunday evening, after invading the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus.
(2025-01-06). There Is No Need To Wait For Revolution Or Paradise. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There is no need to wait for the great revolution to begin fighting against our rulers. There is no need to wait for things to get better to experience this world as paradise. The time for both of these things is now.
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Strength Training: Myth Vs. Fact. theonion.com With the start of a new year, millions of Americans are honing in on their fitness goals and returning to the gym, including the weight room floor. The Onion dispels the common myths many people have about strength training. MYTH: Training with free weights is more effective than training with machines. FACT: Machines are actually …
(2025-01-06). Kenya's High Court Delivers Blow To Neoliberal University Funding Model. popularresistance.org The Kenya High Court delivered a landmark ruling on December 20, 2024, that declared the new funding model for higher education unconstitutional. The case, brought before the court by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and other organizations including the National Student Caucus, challenged the legality and fairness of the new model launched last year. | In his ruling, Justice Mwita declared the new university funding model unconstitutional for several reasons. The high court noted that it violates Section 53 of the Universities Act by introducing policies that conflict with the law.
(2025-01-06). Germany freezes funding of aid organization, cutting off Israeli human-rights groups. haaretz.com In what critics call the latest measure of an anti-Palestinian policy, the German government cut funding to an NGO that finances Israeli human rights groups. 'In discussions with German officials, we were told supporting the Palestinian right of return is unacceptable," one rights group said…
(2025-01-06). "Feminist foreign policy" in action: German Foreign Minister Baerbock meets al-Qaeda terrorists in Syria. wsws.org When Green foreign minister Annalena Baerbock presented her "Guidelines for a Feminist Foreign Policy" in March 2023, we wrote that this project, as absurd as it is reactionary, was "ultimately about enforcing geostrategic and economic interests." If necessary, this would also be done in "close cooperation with the most reactionary regimes in the world."
(2025-01-06). EPA identifies formaldehyde as an 'unreasonable risk' to public health amid industry pushback. nationofchange.org EPA report highlights serious formaldehyde risks while chemical industry and lawmakers fight regulations…
(2025-01-06). Orphism, the early 20th century art movement, in focus at New York's Guggenheim Museum. wsws.org The exhibition spotlights a contradictory modern art movement that, though it celebrated technological advances, was rooted in subjectivism and irrationality.
(2025-01-06). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). A Bedouin village was razed by Israel. Guess who gets the land at bargain prices. haaretz.com According to Israel, a 'Local Resident' of the Negev desert — qualified for subsidized land prices — is not a displaced Bedouin, whose village was destroyed, but rather settlers from the West Bank…
(2025-01-06). A Bedouin village was razed by Israel. Guess who gets the land at bargain prices. haaretz.com According to Israel, a 'Local Resident' of the Negev desert who is qualified for subsidized land prices, is not a displaced Bedouin whose village was destroyed, but rather settlers from the West Bank…
(2025-01-06). Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-06). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) public meeting in Kandy: How to defeat the IMF austerity program. wsws.org The IYSSE meeting, which will discuss the socialist program necessary to defend the social and democratic rights of workers and youth, is being held in Kandy after being anti-democratically banned at Peradeniya University.
(2025-01-06). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). 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, (…) | – |
(2025-01-06). Biden administration approves $8 billion arms sale to Israel amid allegations of genocide in Gaza. nationofchange.org Human rights groups condemn Biden's approval of $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid Gaza conflict…
(2025-01-06). Fears grow among Israeli forces over risk of arrest abroad amid war crimes probes. presstv.ir The escape from Brazil of an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza has reignited fears of prosecution in international travels among Israeli forces.
(2025-01-06). Iran, Russia to sign comprehensive cooperation agreement in 'mid-January'. presstv.ir The Iranian and Russian presidents will sign a comprehensive agreement for long-term cooperation in Moscow in mid-January.
(2025-01-06). Three Israeli settlers killed in retaliatory shooting operation in West Bank. presstv.ir Three Israeli settlers has been killed and six others injured in a retaliatory shooting operation in the northern part of the West Bank.
(2025-01-06). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.
(2025-01-06). UN accuses Israel of ceasefire breach; Hezbollah losing patience. newarab.com 
The The statement from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came as Hezbollah leader
(2025-01-06). 88 killed as Israel pushes 'General's Plan' into south Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel has killed 88 Palestinians in Beginning on 2 January, Tel Aviv has escalated its brutal assault and siege tactics, initially concentrated on the enclave's north since 5 October last year, now extending them to central and southe…
(2025-01-06). Israel kills 200 in Gaza in three days, ceasefire talks resume. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Israel pounded the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 23 people according to rescuers, nearly 15 months into the war. The territory's health ministry had said a total of 88 people were killed over the previous 24 hours. | The violence comes amid renewed ceasefire talks in Doha, backed by Qatar, Egypt and the US. The negotiations prompted protests in I…
(2025-01-06). Nearly 1,000 mosques in Gaza damaged, destroyed by Israel. newarab.com 
More than 960 mosques were damaged by The ministry said that 815 Islamic holy sites were entirely destroyed, and 151 were partially damaged, with reconstruction costs estimated at $500 million.
(2025-01-06). Gaza child psychotherapist forcibly disappeared by Israeli army. newarab.com 
A child psychotherapist working for a Scottish charity in Mohammad al-Sharif and his family were moving to a "safer" area towards the west of the city when they were stopped by Israeli forces at a checkpoint, The National reported. | Al-Sharif became separated from his family when Israeli forces split up the men from the women and children. Al-Sharif'
(2025-01-06). 60 Years After Assassination of Malcolm X, a Lawsuit Aims to Uncover the Truth. truthout.org A major lawsuit has been filed by leading civil rights attorneys on behalf of the daughters of Malcolm X in an effort to litigate claims of state complicity in the 1963 murder of the Black revolutionary leader. The suit comes in the wake of a reinvestigation that led to critical exonerations of two of the alleged killers in 2021. The outcome will turn on proving the U.S. government's role in… |
(2025-01-06). El Salvador remains under state of emergency. plenglish.com Endorsed by nine out of 10 Salvadorans, the measure extended the day before by the Legislative Assembly, at the request of the government's security cabinet, attracts more support than criticism after helping to position the country as one of the safest in the continent, and in the world. | Although it restricts three constitutional rights, its impact is evident in the lives of the entire population, from mobility, full-scale commerce, housing recovery, real estate prices, among other benefits. | Thanks to its effectiveness the population can move freely now, because 32 months ago just crossing a street or an im…
(2025-01-06). Unions Get Bigger In Texas. popularresistance.org Texas has long ranked at the top of the list for the best states to run a business and the worst for quality of life and working conditions. Almost one out of every five Texans does not have health insurance. We are the only state in the country that allows private-sector employers to opt out of providing workers' compensation. Despite having a $33 billion surplus to put toward improving life for all Texans, our state lawmakers instead chose to spend the most recent regular legislative session attacking workers' rights, immigrants, public schools, transgender people, voting access, and higher education.
(2025-01-06). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-06). Brazilian Court Orders Police Probe Into Vacationing Israeli Soldier. popularresistance.org A Brazilian federal court has ordered police to open an immediate investigation into an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza who is currently on vacation in the country. | According to the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgium-based NGO supporting Palestinian rights, the federal court of Brazil's federal district, citing Article 88 of the Brazilian Code of Criminal Procedure, "directed the Federal Police to urgently execute the investigative measures requested by the Federal Prosecutor." | HRF said the court order "marks the first instance of a signatory state to the Rome Statute directly enf…
(2025-01-06). Cabinet Convenes to Address Land Subsidence in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian cabinet held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the problem of land subsidence and devise plans to prevent a crisis.
(2025-01-06). Sources say hostage deal nearing; Hamas to keep some living hostages to ensure deal continues. haaretz.com The upcoming deal won't spell the end of the hostage crisis— the list of hostages is partial. Moreover, analysts from Israeli security agencies express concern that Hamas' recent moves are just a ploy to buy time…
reuters.com (2025-01-06). Indonesia dishes out first free meals in programme targeting 83 million peoplePresident Prabowo Subianto's ambitious multi-billion dollar programme to provide free meals to more than a quarter of his people was officially underway on Monday, officials said, with 570,000 mouths to feed on its opening day.
apnews.com (2025-01-06). Live updates: Canada's Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leaderCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government.
(2025-01-06). Canada's Trudeau set to resign amid political crisis. newarab.com 
Trudeau, facing his worst political crisis since becoming premier in 2015, is scheduled to address reporters at 10: 45 am (1545 GMT). | The government source told AFP that Trudeau had decided to step down, but the timeline remained uncertain…
(2025-01-06). Revising NYT History on Democrats Losing the Working Class. cepr.net The New York Times had a lengthy piece giving a story on how the Democrats lost the support of working-class voters over the last three decades. The essence of the argument is that working-class voters were angered by Democrats' support of "free trade" and the bailouts of the financial industry in the financial crisis. While …
(2025-01-06). Justin Trudeau anuncia su dimisión tras casi una década como primer ministro canadiense (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Canadá, Justin Trudeau, ha anunciado este lunes su dimisión tras su pérdida de popularidad y una crisis en el seno de su Gobierno que le ha dejado debilitado políticamente. Trudeau lleva casi una década al frente del Gobierno de Canadá. Su renuncia marca el fin de una era en pleno año electoral.
(2025-01-06). University of Sydney seeks to ban anti-genocide protests and all political dissent. wsws.org Management at the University of Sydney, historically a centre of political opposition to war and inequality, is moving to prohibit any form of political opposition on campus, particularly to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-06). 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.
(2025-01-06). Doctors Against Genocide Hold Global Sick-Out to Highlight Atrocities in Gaza. truthout.org Doctors and health care providers across the globe are engaging in a day of action, calling in sick and taking part in other demonstrations against Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The "Sick From Genocide" global vigil, organized by Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) and several other organizations demonstrating against Israel's thus-far 15-month genocidal war on Gaza… |
(2025-01-06). Kemi Badenoch's Refusal to Distance Herself From Elon Musk is an Act of Moral Cowardice. bylinetimes.com Spread dangerous misinformation about British people being victims of a "rape genocide" by British Pakistanis | Demanded the UK's current Prime Minister be imprisoned for facilitating "child rape" | Campaigned for a far-right criminal who was convicted of contempt of court to be released from prison | Demanded another UK Government minister be locked up instead as a "rape genocide apologist" | This is deeply dangerous behaviour, taking place as it does just months after raci…
(2025-01-06). Israeli soldier flees Brazil after court orders war crimes probe. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Headlines for January 6, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Gaza Over 100 Times in 3 Days, Killing Scores of Palestinians, Netanyahu's Office Downplays Reports of Progress in Gaza Ceasefire Talks , Attack on Israeli Bus and Cars in Occupied West Bank Kills 3 and Wounds 8, Biden Approves Sale of $8 Billion in Additional Bombs, Missiles and Arms to Israel, Israeli Embassy Helps Army Reservist Flee Brazil to Avoid War Crimes Inquiry, Ukraine Launches Surprise Cross-Border Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region, House Speaker Mike Johnson Narrowly Retains Gavel After Trump Intervenes, "We Have a Territories & Colonies Problem": Del. Plaskett B…
(2025-01-06). Transcript of 5 January NewsX program on Russian retaliation for latest ATACMS strike. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX — Porteous: 0: 12Hello and welcome. I am Thomas Porteous, and you're watching the World Report. Let's take a look at the headlines this hour. Hamas releases a new video of a Israeli hostage who was captured in the October 7 attacks. In the three and a half minute video, …
(2025-01-06). Haaretz publisher petitions High Court against Israeli government's 'fundamentally illegal economic boycott' of the newspaper. haaretz.com Haaretz is asking the High Court of Justice to schedule an urgent hearing against the Netanyahu government's 'unreasonable' imposition of economic sanctions which are estimated will cost the newspaper millions of shekels. The petition says the boycott aims to 'silence and weaken' an outlet 'that dares to criticize the conduct of the government and its members'…
(2025-01-06). Civil Service Commissioner tapped by Netanyahu embellished résumé to get previous job. haaretz.com Before he led a task force in the Prime Minister's Office, newly-appointed Civil Service Commissioner Roi Kahlon signed a statement saying that he ran a health club with millions of shekels in turnover, which turned out to be false…
(2025-01-06). Israel denies receiving hostage list from Hamas. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday that Hamas has not provided a name list of Israeli hostages to be released. "Hamas has not transferred a name list of (Israeli) hostages so far," Netanyahu's office said in a statement, denying previous media reports, which, citing a Hamas official, …
(2025-01-06). NJ LD-1 Assembly Candidates Speak Up for Free Speech in NJ! fightbackbetter.com 
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(2025-01-06). Gaza: Day 457 — Palestinian Journalist, Many Other Citizens Killed in Israeli Bombing. imemc.org 
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Day 457 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign in various regions, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians, including a journalist and a child. 9: 48 AM The writer and journalist, Mohammad Hijazi, was killed as a result …
(2025-01-06). American Historical Assoc. Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza. democracynow.org 
The American Historical Association, the oldest learned society in the United States, has adopted the "Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza," condemning Israel's "intentional effort to comprehensively destroy the Palestinian education system." We speak to Sherene Seikaly and Barbara Weinstein, two scholars who supported the resolution and helped push for the groundbreaking vote. Seikaly, a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, says, "This moment was one I never thought I would experience," hailing the resolution as an opportunity for historians t…
(2025-01-06). Perryville, Maryland IKEA workers vote to extend strike into the new year. wsws.org The distribution workers have been on strike since mid-November, citing seniority treatment and pay which is below the cost of living.
(2025-01-06). The Center Has Collapsed: What Now? counterpunch.org 
Who brought down the center? We the left, of course! Hey, Hurray! We the virtuous. We showed those Dems. Kicked those hypocrites where it hurts. Three Hurray's! Well … WE didn't do any such thing. The Arab American voters in Michigan, Palestinian American voters all over, Muslim-Americans all over, all kinds of decent people with
(2025-01-06). American Historical Association Overwhelmingly Condemns Scholasticide in Gaza. truthout.org New York City — American Historical Association members attending the group's annual conference voted 428 to 88 Sunday to approve a resolution opposing "scholasticide" in Gaza and the U.S. government's funding of Israel's war. The move makes the American Historical Association the latest scholarly group to express a stance on the war in Gaza — despite conservative criticism… |
(2025-01-06). Marco Rubio: From 'perfect little puppet' to most dangerous man alive. mronline.org 
Trump, who promises to be the "most pro-Israel president ever," has picked a cabinet replete with neoconservative, pro-war voices.
(2025-01-06). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-06). Glenn Greenwald: Will Any Administration Stop Supporting Israel? scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-06). Resistance Front at Pinnacle of Power: IRGC Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hailing the Lebanese Hezbollah's success in imposing its will on the Israeli regime, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami said the resistance front is at the apex of its strength.
(2025-01-06). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Letters from Gaza — 'Alhamdulillah. We Are Not Okay'. counterpunch.org 
Over the past 14 months, I have received hundreds of messages from family members throughout the Gaza Strip. The nature of the messages often conveyed a sense of urgency and panic but, at times, contentment in God's will. Some of those who wrote these notes have been killed in Israeli strikes, like my sister, Dr.
(2025-01-06). Yemen warns Israelis: Go back to your country of origin; we won't leave Gaza alone. presstv.ir Ansarullah advises illegal Israeli settlers to leave the occupied Palestinian territories for where they came from.
(2025-01-06). Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon by ceasefire end: Report. presstv.ir Israel may not leave the occupied areas in southern Lebanon at the end of the 60-day withdrawal period stipulated in a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement, a report says.
(2025-01-06). Raging raids: Israeli forces storm more areas in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces have carried out numerous fresh raids across the occupied West Bank, as another infant died of hypothermia in Gaza.
(2025-01-06). Resistance Front at 'peak of its power'; Hezbollah imposed its will on worn-out Israel: IRGC. presstv.ir The chief commander of the IRGC says the regional Resistance Front is at its ultimate status of strength.
(2025-01-06). Over a dozen Palestinians killed, dozens injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza. presstv.ir Israel renews its bloody airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, killing 14 Palestinians and injuring dozens more in the blockaded territory.
(2025-01-06). Chilling tragedy: Israel weaponizes cold as more children in Gaza freeze to death. presstv.ir As freezing cold envelopes war-ravaged Gaza, people of the besieged strip face another challenge to survive with at least eight children freezing to death in less than a week.
(2025-01-06). Israeli attack kills 13 members of a family in Gaza City. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Moath al-Kahlout, one of the few journalists in northern Gaza, has been to the scene of an Israeli attack.
(2025-01-06). Hamas says it's ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal, reports say. aljazeera.com Israeli and Hamas officials are holding talks in Qatar in renewed push to secure ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-06). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-06). The hostage list that sent Israel into turmoil: Everything you need to know. haaretz.com A list of the 34 hostages who would be released in a deal between Israel and Hamas has triggered intense drama in Israel — and a gut-wrenching situation for families of hostages. So what is this list? Does it indicate Gaza cease-fire negotiations are progressing? And where does President-elect Trump fit in?
(2025-01-06). Prehistoric carb cravings: Archaeologists find 780,000-year-old proof of plant processing. haaretz.com Tools used by hominins in northern Israel show earliest known evidence of plant processing for consumption, chipping away at theory that our ancestors relied mainly on meat…
(2025-01-06). 'The High Court stands with Hamas': Israel's hard right is intensifying its attack on the judiciary. haaretz.com Tortured logic or not, the message is clear: For Israel's hard right, the top court is just a notch below the Nukhba. And everyone knows how Israel treats its enemies…
(2025-01-06). 'I've found a way to expose the truth': This Israeli is turning protest into an artform. haaretz.com 'Artivist' Hila Galili has been threatened with prison and begged by her family to stop, but the Israeli protester refuses to back down. What started as a personal demonstration in early 2023 has since become a determined campaign on behalf of the hostages in Gaza…
(2025-01-06). Relatives of Israeli hostages on Hamas list wary after constant disappointments. haaretz.com Following publication of the list of the hostages Hamas has reportedly agreed to release in the first stage of a deal, relatives of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza describe a nerve-wracking wait amid fears that the negotiations will collapse…
(2025-01-06). Biden's last multi-billion arms sale to Israel leaves an explosive legacy. haaretz.com The Biden administration's decision to undertake one final weapons sale to Israel will most likely cause the U.S. president to leave office with the state of the conflict at a stagnated low point. His advisers will do their best to frame it differently…
(2025-01-06). Mother of Israeli held hostage in Gaza once again barred from entering Knesset. haaretz.com Knesset guards blocked Einav Zangauker from entering the building for a second time in two weeks ‚ñ Opposition lawmakers protested the move…
(2025-01-06). Archaeologists unearth unknown early Christian settlement and monastery in Israel. haaretz.com Newly found early Byzantine settlement and monastery by Kiryat Gat in southern Israel had been wealthy, archaeologists deduce, based on imports and the upscale church…
(2025-01-06). 'After everything Hamas has done, it's our own government that makes us despair'. haaretz.com Ever since his father Arye Zalmanovich was kidnapped from his home in Nir Oz, Yoav travels from protest to protest telling his father's story and whats on his mind. He looks at the country in bewilderment and wonders: How have citizens kidnapped from their homes not returned? How is the government and the heads of Israel's security establishment still in their roles?
(2025-01-06). Fallen IDF soldier's family urges investigation into spread of false information surrounding his death. haaretz.com Gur Kehati's family says that in addition to examining potential criminal responsibility for the chain of failures and violations of procedures that led to his death, the investigation should focus on the possibility that false information was deliberately provided…
(2025-01-06). U.S. says Lebanese Army struggling to uphold cease-fire, IDF readies for longer stay. haaretz.com Even though the Lebanese Army committed to actions that allow for the IDF's withdrawal, Hezbollah still poses a threat to Lebanese soldiers ‚ñ IDF prepares to stay longer than the 60 days specified in the cease-fire agreement…
(2025-01-06). Empty cafés, no tourists: Is the war killing Jaffa — and its fragile Arab-Jewish coexistence? haaretz.com Tel Aviv is bustling again, yet Jaffa, its older sister with a large Arab community, remains a ghost town. In this mixed borough, the effect of the war is palpable every day…
(2025-01-06). Israel's Military police to probe assaults of officers by soldiers during Sde Teiman arrests. haaretz.com The investigation was launched after Haaretz reported that military police personnel said they were attacked by Israeli army soldiers when they came to arrest some of them over the soldiers' alleged sexual abuse of a Gazan detainee at the Sde Teiman detention center…
(2025-01-06). Israel's attorney general slams bill to alter selection process of Supreme Court president. haaretz.com A legal opinion submitted on behalf of Attorney General Baharav-Miara argues that doing altering the selection process seriously harms judicial independence…
(2025-01-06). Ten women, 2 children, 22 men: Hamas list of hostages for release doesn't confirm if they are alive. haaretz.com The list, obtained by the BBC from a Saudi outlet, includes 10 women, 11 men over 50, 11 young men, and two children. Hamas says it needs a week to confirm the status of each hostage, as the list does not confirm if they are alive…
(2025-01-06). Israeli ministers okay bill to punish vandalism of 'national sites' with two years prison. haaretz.com A Knesset committee approved a bill that also recognizes vandalism at memorial sites for IDF soldiers as a crime against their families, awarding them compensation. The existing law doesn't create a sufficient deterrent or provide suitable punishment, the bill reads…
(2025-01-06). Three rockets fired from Gaza; two fall in southern Israeli city of Sderot. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting attack, eight wounded ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run health ministry reports at least 45,854 Palestinians killed in Gaza since war started ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. envoy Hochstein in Beirut for cease-fire monitoring meeting ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry says 17-year-old Palestinian killed by IDF fire near Nablus…
(2025-01-06). Three killed, eight wounded in terror shooting on West Bank bus; IDF pursuing Palestinian shooters. haaretz.com The wounded are in serious and moderate conditions, emergency services say. Security forces have blocked roads in Nablus and surrounding villages. 'Funduq, Nablus, and Jenin must look like [Gaza's] Jabalya,' Smotrich says…
(2025-01-06). Still threatening Israel, Hezbollah braces for its own political struggle in Lebanon. haaretz.com Israel's demands for Hezbollah's disarmament clash with its ongoing presence in southern Lebanon, fueling tensions and undermining the cease-fire. Hezbollah's unexpected backing of a presidential candidate signals its intention to preserve both its power and its arms…
(2025-01-06). Israel uses 'archaeology' to justify Palestinian home demolition. newarab.com 
On 9 December 2024, around 50 Palestinian families in Nablus, in the For context, Israel has practiced
(2025-01-06). Israel prepares to assist troops over mounting Gaza prosecutions. newarab.com 
The Israeli Israeli officials have begun coordinating with local law firms internationally to provide immediate legal assistance to Israeli officia…
(2025-01-06). Israel prevents detained Gaza hospital doctor from seeing lawyer. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Israel ramps up Gaza attacks as ceasefire talk efforts continue. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Israeli embassy was original target of 'Taylor Swift bomb plot'. newarab.com 
A An alleged plot by 19-year-old Beran Aliji, the chief suspect in the case, to detonate explosives at Taylor Swift concert at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium,…
(2025-01-06). Three Israelis killed in occupied West Bank bus shooting. newarab.com 
An attack on a bus carrying The attack, which wounded seven others, occurred in the village of Al-Funduq, east of the city of
(2025-01-06). Gaza truce talks resume in Qatar, Israeli attacks show no let-up. newarab.com 
The civil defence agency said a dawn air strike on the home of the al-Ghoula family in Images from t…
(2025-01-06). Two Israeli soldiers among victims of New Orleans attack: report. newarab.com 
Two Israelis who were injured during the According to The New York Post, the pair are best friends travelling around the US for six weeks to "clear their heads" after Consul Elad Shoshan confirmed the two were soldie…
(2025-01-06). Powerful 5-Min Speech. transcend.org 5 Dec 2024 – Arundhati Roy delivers a passionate critique of the oppression faced by Palestinians: historical context and ongoing violence from Israel's occupation.
(2025-01-06). Colombian President regrets the deaths of Palestinian children. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro today lamented the deaths of Palestinian children due to the low temperatures in that region and the aggressions to which they are subjected by Israeli forces.
(2025-01-06). Over 960 mosques in Gaza destroyed and damaged by Israel. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs noted on Monday that 815 mosques have been destroyed and 151 others were damaged in the Gaza Strip since Israel waged its war in October 2023.
(2025-01-06). Hamas: No Prisoner Exchange Deal without Israeli Pullout and Ceasefire in Gaza. indybay.org While international negotiations continue, Hamas remains firm on its demand for a comprehensive deal that includes an Israeli withdrawal and an end to the war. Without these guarantees, the group warns, the cycle of violence is likely to persist.
(2025-01-06). Parlamento israelí estudia convertir el norte de Gaza en un erial, sin alimentos, agua y electricidad. cubadebate.cu El Parlamento israelí estudia convertir el norte de Gaza en un erial, sin alimentos, agua y electricidad. Por eso, un grupo de ocho diputados del Comité de Defensa y Asuntos Exteriores del Parlamento israelí ha exigido al Gobierno la destrucción todas las fuentes de agua, recursos alimentarios y sistemas de electricidad en esa zona.
(2025-01-06). A TMS Interview with Dr. Jan Oberg (TFF) — Nuclear Proliferation. transcend.org Nuclear proliferation, the Ballistic Missile Defense Shield, NATO, and the complete abolishment of nuclear weapons for a sustainable peace.
(2025-01-06). (Português) A Geopolítica da Insanidade da Elite (Parte 1): Oscilando à Beira do Armagedom, o Perigo da Guerra Nuclear. transcend.org Praticamente todos os grupos de bate-papo, como as "notícias" distribuídas pela mídia corporativa via televisà£o, rádio e jornais, encontram uma sequência infinita de questàµes inconsequentes para distrair as pessoas da realidade. E assim nossa morte ou escravidà£o transumana nos aguarda.
(2025-01-06). Iran rejects US threats. plenglish.com According to the official IRNA news agency on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei responded to hostile comments by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. | In his weekly press conference, Baqaei rejected Sullivan's hostile words about his country's nuclear facilities, recalling that this has been repeated several times, stressing that such a threat against the peaceful nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran is considered a threat to international peace and security. | Also -IRNA adds- the spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that the UN Security Council should interven…
(2025-01-06). What Year Will 2025 be? Reminder of 2024. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca In 2024, Sweden and Finland granted the US 32 military bases where it can deploy its own forces, including nuclear forces close to Russia. At the same time, the US deployed the new B61-12 nuclear bomb in Italy, Germany, …
(2025-01-06). Ending Yoon Suk Yeol's Legacy of Betrayal and Dismantlement of Korea's Sovereignty. dissidentvoice.org For more than 44 hours Koreans have braved freezing snowstorms to demand the arrest of the elusive Yoon Seok Yoel, who has barricaded himself inside his official residence in defiance of constitutional and legal authority. Yoon, extolled by Washington as a "champion of democracy," has vanished from public view behind hastily erected barricades manned by …
(2025-01-06). Ending Yoon Sok-yeol's Legacy of Betrayal and Dismantlement of Korea's Sovereignty. dissidentvoice.org For more than 44 hours Koreans have braved freezing snowstorms to demand the arrest of the elusive Yoon Seok Yoel, who has barricaded himself inside his official residence in defiance of constitutional and legal authority. Yoon, extolled by Washington as a "champion of democracy," has vanished from public view behind hastily erected barricades manned by …
(2025-01-06). Venezuela Launches Security Deployment For Maduro's Inauguration. popularresistance.org The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) of Venezuela launched a special security deployment to guarantee peace and security during the inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for the coming Friday, January 10. | This was reported by the head of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM), Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Granko Arteaga, who detailed that more than 1,200 military personnel are participating in this deployment. "We are going to guarantee peace, to give security to the people, we are going to guarantee that on January 10, President Maduro is sworn in, and we will be sw…
(2025-01-06). Why Be A Doormat? popularresistance.org US President-elect Donald Trump recently referred to Canada as the "51st State" and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as its "governor." While on one level, such ridiculous statements are part and parcel of Trump's political persona, they reveal something deeper about the role that Canada occupies in the American economy and political imagination. This is an issue that the Canadian Marxist historian Stanley B. Ryerson explored in a pamphlet entitled "Why Be a Doormat?" published by the Labor-Progressive Party in 1948. | "Canadians need complete and permanent union with the US… Since Canada has shown that she cannot…
(2025-01-06). The Military To Prison Pipeline. popularresistance.org Like old soldiers around the country, a group of former service members gathered in Crest Hill, Illinois to remember fallen comrades on Memorial Day, 2024. Several months later, The Veteran, a newspaper published by Vietnam Veterans Against the War, ran a photo of the event they attended. It shows a multi-generational group of men ⚪ white, Black and Latino—lined up proudly between two flags. | In his dispatch to the newspaper, African-American Navy veteran Robert Maury explained why everyone in the Stateville Veterans Group was wearing government issued clothing of a non-military sort.
(2025-01-06). 2024: Workers Organized, Bosses Grew Nervous. popularresistance.org If in the 19th century Marx and Engels could prematurely proclaim that Communist revolution was a "spectre haunting Europe," in 2024 the business class of North America and its compliant mainstream press were growing increasingly nervous about a different but related spectre, a working class that was showing signs of increased and well organized militance. | Strikes were more common and workers, still remembering the hypocritical Covid-era praise for them as heroes and…
(2025-01-06). US Feminists Look To Latin America For Models To Resist Abortion Bans. popularresistance.org As U.S. residents prepare for the start of a new Trump administration, we face increasing threats to health and bodily autonomy, especially for people facing unwanted pregnancies. Currently, 12 states have completely banned abortion, an additional six states have imposed bans within the first trimester and 19 states impose restrictions specifically on medication abortions. | In spite of expanding restrictions, the overall rate of abortions has increased nationally, as clinicians in states that allow abortion expand services to meet the needs of people traveling to find care.
(2025-01-06). 2025: Working-class solidarity will determine the struggle. workers.org 
By A.A. Ware The new year on the Gregorian calendar has just begun, and many can feel a building crescendo of new, old and further abuses from the ruling class. Some on the left are approaching 2025 with trepidation due to Project 2025, a manifesto by the Heritage Foundation for . . . |
(2025-01-06). Yemen's Ansarullah Movement Calls on Illegal Settlers to Leave Palestinian Territories. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior official from Yemen's Ansarullah movement urged illegal settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories to return to their countries as Yemen continues its retaliatory anti-Zionism operations.
(2025-01-06). After Riyadh, Hochstein arrives in Lebanon to oversee ceasefire. newarab.com 
US Special Envoy
(2025-01-06). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-06). More than 100 aftershocks of the 6.3 earthquake in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) More than 100 aftershocks to the earthquake of 6.3 magnitude on the Richter scale, which happened yesterday, reported today the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN).
(2025-01-06). Pandemic, 2010 quake, and social outbreak hit Chile in last 25 years. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Covid-19 pandemic, the 2010 earthquake, and the 2019 social outbreak were the most striking events in Chile in the last 25 years, according to a poll published in this capital on Monday.
(2025-01-06). Family urges Lebanon to free Egypt poet Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Hezbollah 'will not veto' Gen. Joseph Aoun for Lebanon president. newarab.com 
The head of Hezbollah's Coordination and Liaison Unit, "Hezbollah does not veto Gen. Aoun's candidacy for president," Safa, said in a televised speech on Sunday. | "Our only veto is against Samir Geagea (leader of the Lebanese Forces Party), because he represents a project of sedition and destruction in the country." | The speech marked Safa's first public appearance…
(2025-01-06). Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera digital platforms. aljazeera.com The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera's office in the occupied West Bank last week.
(2025-01-06). West Bank: Court approves suspension of Al-Jazeera websites. newarab.com 
Ramallah Magistrate's Court issued a decision on Sunday to block a number of websites affiliated with the The blocked sites include "Al Jazeera Net", "Al Jazeera Live", "Al Jazeera 360", and "AJ+" according to the decision, made under cybercrime law which permits the blocking of websites deemed to "threaten national security or public order". | According to the decision, Al Jazeera's websites had published material which "threatened the national security of the State of P…
(2025-01-06). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). IRGC Sets Up Field Hospital in Western Border Region amid War Game. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As a large-scale military exercise is underway in Iran's western province of Kermanshah, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force has built a makeshift hospital in a western border region to provide medical services to the local people.
(2025-01-06). New Air Defense Systems Stationed at Iran's Sensitive Sites: General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base -the central headquarters of Iran's Air Defense- said a series of new and secret air defense systems have been installed near the country's sensitive locations.
(2025-01-06). Gaza's Winter Tragedy Claims Another Life As Baby Freezes to Death. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A 35-day-old baby, Yousef Ahmad Kalloub, has died from freezing temperatures in Gaza, bringing the total number of cold-related deaths to eight, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.
(2025-01-06). Iran to Launch More Satellites by March: Space Agency Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran is set to launch additional satellites by the end of the Persian year, March 22, 2025, according to the country's Space Agency Chief Hassan Salariyeh.
(2025-01-06). IRGC to Unveil New Missile, Drone Cities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force will unveil new underground facilities accommodating modern missiles and drones during large-scale war games, the IRGC spokesperson said.
(2025-01-06). IRGC to unveil 2 new underground missile, floating cities. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it will unveil two new underground missile, floating cities along Iran southern shores in the near future.
(2025-01-06). Iran to stage countrywide all-out anti-terror drills for two months: Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says Iran will stage massive security and anti-terror operations across the country for the next two months.
(2025-01-06). Indonesia kicks off first free meal programme for children, pregnant women. aljazeera.com By 2029 the programme hopes to reach 82.9 million people in efforts to counter malnutrition.
(2025-01-06). Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government. aljazeera.com FPO leader Herbert Kickl gets mandate to try to lead a government, the first headed by the far right since World War II.
(2025-01-06). Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know. aljazeera.com If convicted, Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for a 'corruption pact' with the late Libyan leader.
(2025-01-06). Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree. aljazeera.com Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak's appeal to use the decree to argue his case before the High Court.
(2025-01-06). Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India. aljazeera.com Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.
(2025-01-06). North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok in Seoul.
(2025-01-06). Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence. aljazeera.com The threat marks an escalation in the group's fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.
(2025-01-06). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,047. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,047th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-06). Russians in Kursk region 'shaken' as Ukraine launches new offensive. aljazeera.com Fighting intensifies months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans for victory.
(2025-01-06). South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month.
(2025-01-06). 'The Brutalist' and 'Emilia Perez' win top film awards at Golden Globes. aljazeera.com Demi Moore also triumphs in actress category while 'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top TV honours at 82nd Golden Globes.
(2025-01-06). UK Prime Minister Starmer slams 'lies' after Musk tirade. aljazeera.com Starmer defends record after billionaire Musk attacks him and other Labour figures over handling of child rape cases.
(2025-01-06). What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US? aljazeera.com The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic – southwards is causing cold spells in the US.
(2025-01-06). Why does Donald Trump want to pardon the rioters from the January 6 attack? aljazeera.com Trump has described supporters who stormed Capitol to overturn 2020 election as 'patriots' and 'political prisoners'.
(2025-01-06). At the EU's external border in Bulgaria, the refugee horror story continues. aljazeera.com I spent a summer providing medical care to refugees in Bulgaria and these are some of their stories.
(2025-01-06). Nigeria's military launch offensive on new rebel group. aljazeera.com Nigeria's military has launched an offensive against a new rebel group said to be affiliated with ISIL.
(2025-01-06). Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot. aljazeera.com South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.
(2025-01-06). Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.
(2025-01-06). US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada. aljazeera.com US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say.
(2025-01-06). Why Trump's blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India. aljazeera.com After a four-year-long border standoff, India and China arrived at a detente in October. But can it survive Trump?
(2025-01-06). Lavrov Elaborated On Russia's Approach To The Global Systemic Transition. thealtworld.com
(2025-01-06). Join the Army; Travel to Exotic, Distant Lands; and Radicalise. globalresearch.ca It has been popular to see political and religious radicalisation as something oddly separable from institutions of state. | State institutions are meant to cope and cure the condition, not foster it. Like some errant form, it takes place because of …
(2025-01-06). Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq. counterpunch.org 
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the news again. The release of Australian cabinet documents from 2004 — a supposed treat for historians of Australian history each new year — has been given a typically modest, calm and boringly anodyne treatment in media outlets. One topic featured should have caused continued sharp intakes of breath
(2025-01-06). Hablemos a lo Maduro. Esto no es una apología. cubadebate.cu En los años que Nicolás Maduro lleva obedeciendo el mandato que su pueblo le ha dado por la vía del voto directo, universal y secreto, por la dialéctica de todos los conflictos o por la interpósita persona de Hugo Chávez, extrañado amigo del alma, ha madurado a su modo una vertiente de lucha que irradia claridad y despeja caminos desde el interior mismo del socialismo bolivariano y del humanismo chavista.
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Ecologists Call For Bee Extinction After Watching 'My Girl'. theonion.com STANFORD, CA—In response to seeing what the pollinators were capable of in the 1991 coming-of-age drama, ecologists at Stanford University issued a statement Monday calling for the extinction of bees after they watched My Girl. "Upon observing the heartbreaking scene in which Macaulay Culkin's character Thomas J. is attacked and ultimately killed by a swarm of …
(2025-01-06). HMPV outbreak in China sparks panic. ummid.com China has raised the alarm over the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), sparking panic in the country and elsewhere and prompting the authorities to declare health emergency.
(2025-01-06). Four new year resolutions Keir Starmer needs to make to disabled people. thecanary.co Happy new year! As the Canary is back from our Christmas break today I thought what better time to start new year resolutions than six days late? Starmer needs to make some resolutions… Of course, being a perfect baby angel I don't need to change in any way (except maybe be better at time keeping […] | By
(2025-01-06). There Is No Need To Wait For Revolution Or Paradise. thealtworld.com There is no need to wait for the great revolution to begin fighting against our rulers. There is no need to wait for things to get better to experience this world as paradise. The time for both of these things is now. | Right at this very moment you can begin a daily practice of sowing the seeds of revolution. You as an individual cannot defeat the empire yourself, but it is absolutely within your power to open a few people's eyes to the reality that the status quo is unacceptable, and that a better world is possible. It is absolutely within your power to show people how they've been lied to their whole lives abo…
(2025-01-06). There Is No Need to Wait for Revolution or Paradise. globalresearch.ca There is no need to wait for the great revolution to begin fighting against our rulers. There is no need to wait for things to get better to experience this world as paradise. The time for both of these things …
(2025-01-06). China imposes sanctions on U.S. defense contractors for selling arms to Taiwan. mronline.org 
China alleges that the U.S. approach to Taiwan is guided by "cold war zero sum mentality" which violates its own declared commitments to the "one-China policy" and agreements of non-interference in internal matters.
(2025-01-06). Sneak preview into latest gadgets at CES 2025. america.cgtn.com 
The world's largest personal electronics show CES officially kicks off on Tuesday, Jan 7. But reporter Mark Niu got a sneak preview of the event, catching up with some of the exhibiting tech companies from around the world, including China.
(2025-01-06). New Year's message of 2025 from the Federation for a Democratic China. onlineopinion.com.au The Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 marked the end of any prospects for top-down political reforms toward democratic constitutionalism under the CCP's rule.
(2025-01-06). 1421 — 1434. transcend.org In 1421 the Chinese traveled to the Americas. They came, saw, did not conquer, many stayed. Unlike the West no empire, no sucking tentacles. Also unlike the West they learnt, and preserved much of it. The center of the world now moves toward China.
(2025-01-06). Selected Articles: Video: 'Globalisation of War: US-NATO Threats Directed Against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea'. globalresearch.ca 
By America's hegemonic project in…
(2025-01-06). Trump will focus on "regime change" in Iran in his new term! unitedworldint.com He would see success as a major achievement for his political legacy and a victory against the Russia-China-Iran bloc. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist On January 20, as Trump prepares to return to the White House, his team announced so far and the signs of his approach to the Middle East suggest that Iran will …
(2025-01-06). OMS desmiente informaciones falsas sobre nueva emergencia mundial por virus en China. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) indicó que no se han recibido informes de parte de China que indiquen de un aumento de enfermedades respiratorias, desmintiendo los rumores de un posible estado de emergencia. "No existen indicios que sugieran un brote significativo en China relacionado con el hMPV ni con otras enfermedades respiratorias", aclaró la OMS.
(2025-01-06). Los BRICS+ y la derrota de Occidente. cubadebate.cu El bloque deberá lidiar con la presidencia de Donald Trump, cuyos planes de gobierno incluyen una guerra arancelaria contra China y México, la indiferencia respecto a la OTAN, la expulsión masiva de latinoamericanos y un abandono de los acuerdos sanitarios con la OMS y con las organizaciones internacionales ambientales. Esa orientación proteccionista no parece ser el resultado de una excentricidad trumpista: Washington busca con desesperación superar las limitaciones de productividad y competitividad en la que se encuentra sumido.
(2025-01-06). China rechaza acusaciones de EE.UU. sobre ciberespionaje. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (RHC) China rechazó hoy las acusaciones de Estados Unidos sobre supuesto ciberespionaje y reiteró su compromiso de combatir cualquier tipo de ataque en este sentido.
(2025-01-06). Stock Market and Budget Projections: Do the Numbers Add Up? counterpunch.org 
It's been a while since we've had Mr. Arithmetic here, but with Donald Trump coming back to the White House, we may need him around. The immediate reason for consulting his expertise is the projections for big stock market gains in 2025. It seems the median forecast is for the S&P 500 to rise by
(2025-01-06). The Transition Travesty. counterpunch.org 
Mark the current scene. A politically defunct, King Lear-like Joe Biden continues to make big and small policy decisions after his intended successor's platform narrowly but clearly lost at the ballot box, even as President-elect Donald Trump conducts an incipient shadow presidency through a torrent of legal maneuvers, social media pronouncements and interviews, sounding more Caesarian by the day.
(2025-01-06). Environmental and Climate Debt: Who is Responsible? counterpunch.org 
The concepts of climate debt and ecological debt are central to successfully achieving the ecological bifurcation. The ecological debt owed by States — and in particular the wealthiest States and major corporations — of the North to the populations of the Global South must be recognized. That recognition must take the form of cancellation of
(2025-01-06). How Will Mexico's New President Deal With Trump, Migration and Drug Cartels? counterpunch.org 
In June 2024, Mexicans elected a female president, Claudia Sheinbaum to replace Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Arguably, Mexico is Washington's most significant foreign policy partner, playing a central role in two issues that Donald Trump manipulated to win the 2024 presidential election: migration and drugs.
(2025-01-06). Un]Happy New Year. counterpunch.org 
Honestly, as 2025 begins, isn't it finally time to reimagine American history? So, what do you think of this: George Trump, Abraham Trump, Ulysses S. Trump, Franklin D. Trump, Dwight D. Trump, John F. Trump, Lyndon B. Trump, and even Richard M. and George W. Trump. And yes, of course, on January 20th, Donald J.
(2025-01-06). LIVE Webinar — January 13: Intelligence Agencies and Trump — What can we expect? covertactionmagazine.com Featuring whistleblowers and former FBI & CIA employees Join a webinar presentation hosted by CovertAction Magazine on Monday, January 13th at 8PM ET. We'll discuss what we can expect from the U.S. intelligence communities as we enter the second Trump administration. Featuring: Watch 1/13 at 8PM ET on YouTube or see here below:…
(2025-01-06). Because of the "success" of covid, New Zealand has introduced a Gene Technology Bill. expose-news.com The dream of biotechnology, which promised a new age of health and human achievement, has become a nightmare, with its success stories being largely myths and its main beneficiaries being transnational corporations. …
(2025-01-06). COVID Rates Are Up in What Experts Are Calling a "Silent Surge" Across the US. truthout.org Rates of coronavirus across the U.S. are increasing at higher levels than usual, an unexpected surge that is leading some health experts to state that the COVID-19 pandemic is "still ongoing." By all measures of the virus, COVID rates are rising rapidly, with notable increases in test positivity, emergency room visits and hospitalizations in general, as well as deaths and wastewater… |
(2025-01-06). Big Agriculture Is Leading Us Into the Bird Flu Abyss. truthout.org We might have just rung in a new year, but it feels like an epidemiological Groundhog Day. Nearly five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, public health experts are once again sounding the alarm. This time, it's the H5N1 virus — also known as avian influenza, or bird flu — that's causing concern. Even though federal officials have had ample time to stymie the spread… |
(2025-01-06). Pfizer Failed to Disclose Deaths of Two Women in COVID Vaccine Clinical Trials. globalresearch.ca The deaths occurred before the U.S. Food …
(2025-01-06). Canadian doctor describes what he believes was the attempted murder of another doctor who was on the covid data task force in Alberta. expose-news.com Dr. Daniel Nagase, a Canadian emergency room doctor, shares a story about Dr. Gary Davidson, former head of Red Deer Emergency Department, who survived an attempted murder in Red Deer Hospital, possibly …
(2025-01-06). Democracy Now! 2025-01-06 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, January 6, 2025 | Democracy Now! Monday, January 6, 2025…
(2025-01-06). Baltimore Media 'Create a False Impression That Youth Are Responsible for a Lot of Very Dangerous Crime': CounterSpin interview with Richard Mendel on youth crime coverage. fair.org 
(2025-01-06). Hamas 'ready to free 34 Gaza hostages' under mooted deal. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Freedom with a Caveat. Barbara Nimri Aziz. globalresearch.ca Does Uhuru, 'freedom' in Swahili, apply in the United States? | It depends. It depends on how the First Amendment is interpreted; it depends on how cunningly the term terrorism is applied in these tenuous fearsome times; it depends on how …
(2025-01-06). A Voyage into a Complete Unknown Known. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca "Every time I ask what time it is, I get a different answer" — Henny Youngman | I don't know about you, but I find some movies useful and even entertaining because, like dreams, they exercise my imagination. They project onto …
(2025-01-06). An American Psychopathocracy. "How Google and Facebook Shut Down the American Mind". "Supercomputers Make the Ultimate Decision" globalresearch.ca No doubt you have noticed, with the complete inability of any public intellectual to come to terms with the series of false flag attacks in New Orleans, New York, Las Vegas, and elsewhere. Nor are any of them, including the …
(2025-01-06). Devils in the Machine — Driving an Electric Car Is Fake Environmentalism. globalresearch.ca In Sweden there exists an electrified road for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to charge while driving[1]. | The 2 km stretch of road is the world's first of its kind, and an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric road by …
(2025-01-06). Guess Who Are the Real Protagonists of Anti-Semitism. globalresearch.ca
(2025-01-06). Video: A Jewish-Russian Proxy President: Zelensky Transformed into a Neo-Nazi. globalresearch.ca
(2025-01-06). Is US Democracy a Sham? Biden Gave Us the Answer. Were You Listening? Jonathan Cook. globalresearch.ca Only in the world of political make-believe we inhabit in the West would the Wall Street Journal's account of And only in a world in …
(2025-01-06). AMR could kill 39 mn people by 2050. ummid.com Millions of lives are at stake due to use of Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR, also called as Superbugs, but these lives could be averted by better healthcare and invention of new antibiotics, The Guardian reported.
(2025-01-06). For the avoidance of doubt, Starmer DID announce more NHS privatisation today. thecanary.co In a speech on 6 January, Keir Starmer announced "a new agreement that will expand the relationship between the NHS and the private healthcare sector". He ignored the fact that private provision of NHS services already costs the NHS £10m every week in leeched profit. But that's perhaps no surprise given that lobbyists and firms […] | By
(2025-01-06). Inequality Weekly 2024. inequality.org
(2025-01-06). Heard About Buy-Borrow-Die? Meet Buy-Hold for Decades-Sell. inequality.org
(2025-01-06). More than 2,000 refugees, migrants die reaching Europe in 2024, says UN. independent.co.ug 
ROME | Xinhua | More than 2,000 refugees died in 2024 while attempting to reach Europe, according to recent data from the United Nations and Italian sources. At least 2,200 refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing in the Mediterranean Sea last year, the United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. Regina …
(2025-01-06). Elon Musk's Influence Signifies a "New Era" in US Politics, Scholar Says. truthout.org Billionaire Trump associate Elon Musk's latest disinformation campaign is targeting the U.K. government, which Musk appears to believe is not sufficiently anti-immigrant. Musk, who has already shaped the incoming Trump administration's economic policy by proposing cuts to government spending and tech-oriented privatization of services, signifies a "new era" in American politics… |
(2025-01-06). Selección cubana de balonmano ya está en Croacia para el mundial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (JIT).- La selección cubana de balonmano ya se encuentra en Croacia, donde realizará una base de preparación previa al campeonato del mundo que acogerá ese país en este mes de enero junto a Dinamarca y Noruega.
(2025-01-06). Footage shows senior Tories laughing at Nazi jokes at private members club event. leftfootforward.org Disturbing footage has emerged showing senior Tories at a private member's club laughing at Nazi jokes with the host singing "we're all racist now". | The clip, which has drawn much condemnation, was obtained by the London Economic and was from a dinner hosted by right-wing media outlet Guido Fawkes at the Carlton Club in London which was attended by former prime minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, ex-PM Liz Truss, former cabinet secretary Robert Jenrick and Reform MP Lee Anderson among others. | In the clip, comic Dominic Frisby can be heard singing: "We've lost our way, lon…
(2025-01-06). Genocidal President, genocidal politics. nationofchange.org "I call it cruel and maybe the root of all cruelty to know what occurs but not recognize the fact."
(2025-01-06). Genocidal President, Genocidal Politics. indybay.org Euphemisms and evasions…
(2025-01-06). Ecuador's armed forces appeal ruling on enforced disappearance. plenglish.com Quito, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ecuador have appealed the ruling that recognized the forced disappearance of the four children who were later found dead, Fernando Bastias, a lawyer for the families of the children, said.
(2025-01-06). Horrific crime in Uruguayan capital. plenglish.com The media outlet Montevideo Portal reported the incident occurred in the capital neighborhood of Ellauri, in the south of this city, where a 22-year-old man, who was holding his two-year-old daughter, was gunned down by strangers riding on a motorcycle. | The victim was shot eight times and transported alive to a hospital, where he died a short time later. | The girl, aged two, was shot four to five times. She is in hospital with little hope of survival, the source said. | At the scene, police recovered 17 casings of Glock pistols, according to the Interior Ministry.
(2025-01-06). Namibian President-elect receives Chinese Foreign Minister. plenglish.com Windhoek, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) President-elect of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in this capital, who began an important tour of African countries, the digital portal The Namibian reported.
(2025-01-06). National Development Plan consultation forums begin in Mexico. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Starting today, Mexicans will be able to participate in the consultation forums of the National Development Plan 2025-2030, which will serve as a guide to defining priorities in economic, social and political matters during the six-year period.
(2025-01-06). Argentine organizations denounce actions against historical memory. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan. 6 (Prensa Latina): The Argentine Branch of the American Association of Jurists denounced the absence of two plaques in the Supreme Court commemorating the Trial of the Military Juntas and warned about actions against historical memory.
(2025-01-06). Brazilian President Returns to Presidency. plenglish.com After the surgeries in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, the president concentrated his activities at the Alvorada Palace, the official residence of the heads of the Executive, and at Granja do Torto, the country house of the Presidency. However, he did not leave presidential duties during the recovery period. | After his return, da Silva will have to focus on two main issues: the confrontation over parliamentary amendments and the discussion on a possible ministerial reform. | The lack of consensus between the Supreme Federal Court and the National Congress regarding legislative revisions, which has been draggin…
(2025-01-06). Colombian truckers' union denies call for strike. plenglish.com According to members of a dozen of these organizations, as reported on social media, no strike is expected for the next few days, so there will be no problems with travel for those returning home after the end of their vacations, or for transportation works. | "In the face of malicious misinformation in different media and social networks by political and personal interests, we declare that at this time we are in permanent assembly and the process of consultation and socialization with our transport bases," the statement revealed. | The representatives confirmed that the group is united around a series of issues…
(2025-01-06). Labor conflict persists in Uruguay's meat industry. plenglish.com The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) urged employers and the Federation of Workers in the Meat and Related Industries (FOICA) who, for months, have been holding conflicting positions and strikes in meat packing plants in the country. | The undersecretary of the MTSS, Daniel Pérez, said that the ministry asked employers and workers to give in on their positions regarding the wage claim being extended within the framework of an unsuccessful Salary Council for the sector. "We have not yet found solutions in this conflict, and a good part of it has to do with the fact that there is a large gap between th…
(2025-01-06). UN: More than 473 million children live in conflict zones. plenglish.com United Nations, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) More than 473 million children, almost 19 percent of the world's population, live in conflict zones and 47.2 million were displaced by violence, according to UN data.
(2025-01-06). Un cubano exaltado a Salón de la Fama en clase Snipe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (JIT).- El cubano Nélido Manso ha sido exaltado al Salón de la Fama de la Asociación Internacional de Velas en la Clase Snipe.
(2025-01-06). Baseball5 de Cuba anuncia ruta crítica para 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (ACN) La ruta crítica del Béisbol5 cubano para este 2025 fue divulgada por el jefe técnico de la disciplina, Eros Bernal.
(2025-01-06). Economía cubana enfatiza en política recaudatoria. radiohc.cu Cuba inició un año tenso en la esfera económica, igual al anterior, aunque se espera el modesto despegue en algunos indicadores, como en la generación de electricidad.
(2025-01-06). Mijaín López quiere seguir vinculado al deporte en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (JIT).- El astro del deporte Mijaín López, lejos de lo que pudiera imaginar quien no le conoce, todavía se conmueve frente al agasajo, incluso si no sucede bajo los grandes reflectores de la escena deportiva internacional.
(2025-01-06). Instalan Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela en su nuevo período de sesiones 2025-2026 (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela quedó instalada en su nuevo período de sesiones 2025-2026, donde se ratificó a Jorge Rodríguez al frente del Parlamento y se patentizó el compromiso de sus diputados y diputadas de salvaguardar la paz y la estabilidad de la nación.
(2025-01-06). Celebró Universidad de La Habana aniversario 297. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (RHC) La Universidad de La Habana (UH) celebró la víspera su aniversario 297 con un homenaje a figuras ilustres y la reflexión sobre su importancia histórica y actual.
(2025-01-06). Confederación de béisbol del Caribe convoca asamblea. radiohc.cu La Habana 6 ene (ACN) La Confederación del Caribe de Béisbol (Cocabe) convocó a su comité ejecutivo y demás miembros a su Asamblea General correspondiente, pactada del 31 de enero al 3 de febrero de 2025, en República Dominicana.
(2025-01-06). Torneo Capablanca regresa a Varadero. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (JIT).- De regreso a Varadero y con novedades en su convocatoria llegará la edición del Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Capablanca in Memóriam 2025.
(2025-01-06). Ecuador en campaña electoral con un presidente-candidato. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (RHC) Ecuador prosigue hoy la campaña previa a las elecciones generales del 9 de febrero, mientras Daniel Noboa mantiene la dualidad de ser el presidente y también uno de los candidatos a la jefatura del Ejecutivo.
(2025-01-06). Trump will focus on "regime change" in Iran in his new term! uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist On January 20, as Trump prepares to return to the White House, his team announced so far and the signs of his approach to the Middle East suggest that Iran will face intense US pressure for regime change in the coming year. The United States has been seeking regime overthrow …
(2025-01-06). Iraqi PM Al-Sudani dismisses regime change speculation. newarab.com 
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has dismissed speculation about regime change in His remarks, delivered on Saturday during a memorial event for the 2003 assassination of Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, underscored Iraq's sovereig…
(2025-01-06). NewsX (India) World Report: Russia's Retaliation Threat. gilbertdoctorow.com NewsX (India) World Report: Russia's Retaliation Threat Having spent some time as commentator on television news in various countries, starting with a year of stardom on Russian domestic talk show broadcasts on all national channels in 2016, I am not surprised at how the welcome mat at any one studio, in any given country can …
(2025-01-06). 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.
(2025-01-06). Azerbaijan leader says Russia 'guilty' over deadly plane crash. newarab.com 
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after being diverted from a scheduled landing in the southern Russian city of Grozny. | Moscow has admitted its air defences were operational in the area…
(2025-01-06). Robert Scheer Shreds Clinton: 'Wall Street's Wet Dream'. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-06). Chain bosses lead 5,000 Oregon health care workers to OK strike. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Ore. —Bosses' intransigence, in one case for more than a year, led the Oregon Nurses Association/AFT and the Pacific Northwest Hospital Medicine Association to give the state's Providence Hospital chain a legally mandated strike authorization notice on December 30. Unless there is a settlement by January 10, the largest health care workers' strike in …
(2025-01-06). Florida Doctor Fined $10K for Violating Abortion Waiting Period Law. truthout.org The Florida Board of Medicine recently fined an obstetrician and gynecologist $10,000 and issued a reprimand for violating a 2022 anti-abortion law requiring a 24-hour waiting period before performing abortions. Florida's 24-hour waiting period law, enacted in 2015, requires pregnant people to receive information about abortions from their doctor and then wait at least 24 hours before… |
(2025-01-06). Joe Biden Blasts Efforts to "Erase the History" of January 6 Capitol Attack. truthout.org Outgoing President Joe Biden marked the fourth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol building by a mob of loyalists to Donald Trump by calling on Americans to stand guard against future attacks on democracy. The Capitol attack took place on January 6, 2021, following weeks of Trump insisting that his loss to Biden in the 2020 presidential race was due to election fraud — a claim that… |
(2025-01-06). Trump's Team Looks to Bypass Sanctuary Laws That Hinder His Deportation Plans. truthout.org Five years ago, police officers stopped Jose Armando Escobar-Lopez while he was driving to his home in Daly City near San Francisco with his partner and her brother. Without giving a reason for the stop, the officers questioned him about his immigration status and facilitated his transfer to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. Escobar-Lopez's 2019 brush with ICE illustrates… |
(2025-01-06). Biden Permanently Bans Offshore Drilling Across 625M Acres of Coastal Territory. truthout.org Outgoing President Joe Biden on Monday moved to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling across more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal territory, protecting swaths of the East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific, and Alaska's Northern Bering Sea from fossil fuel exploitation just before President-elect Donald Trump is set to retake power. Biden said in a statement that… |
(2025-01-06). Taiwan's former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je charged with bribery. wsws.org Ko is the second major politician to face anti-graft investigations and charges since President Lai Ching-te took power in May 2024. Both have shown an interest in competing for president in 2028, and they were and continue to be Lai's political opponents.
(2025-01-06). UK Labour government refuses to pay pension compensation to millions of women. wsws.org Labour reneged on promises made while in opposition that it would compensate women who lost tens of thousands of pounds due to pension changes.
(2025-01-06). Japanese cabinet earmarks record 8.7 trillion yen for war. wsws.org Tokyo has all but thrown out the legal limitations set in Article 9 of the constitution, which bans Japan from acquiring military weaponry and waging war overseas.
(2025-01-06). Teamsters confirm closure of UPS Swan Island hub in Portland as part of nationwide automation drive. wsws.org This is the latest hub to be closed since the passage of the new Teamsters contract in 2023, which union officials falsely described as a "historic" victory.
(2025-01-06). This week in history: January 6-12. wsws.org àñcalan death sentence delayed; Soviet Union launches Soyuz 17; Nkrumah independence campaign in Gold Coast; Polish nationalist campaign on Danzig.
(2025-01-06). Stock market bubble gets even bigger. wsws.org The US market has risen by more than 40 percent in the past two years on the basis of speculative hype and expectations over high-tech and AI.
(2025-01-06). The Gisèle Pelicot case: A catalyst for change in justice and society. mronline.org 
The trial over the decade-long abuse involving numerous men has shaken many, and requires us to demand societal and judicial change.
(2025-01-06). The scientific pain of climate change: Shifting narratives of acceptance and avoidance in climatology. mronline.org 
Any time we use to debunk the irrational ideological arguments of privileged people in privileged societies is time lost for serious exploration for how to respond to reality.
(2025-01-06). How progressives reacted to Elon Musk turning on Nigel Farage. leftfootforward.org Only last month, Farage, the leader of Reform UK who has been desperate to secure the support of Elon Musk, was boasting about how successful their meeting had been amid reports that the owner of X was considering making a huge donation to Reform. | However, yesterday Musk turned on Farage, claiming that the MP for Clacton does not have what it takes to be leader of Reform UK. | The pair have had a disagreement over the far-right former leader of the English Defence League, Tommy Robinson. Musk has called for Robinson's release in a number of posts in recent days, while Farage has condemned Robinson, telling G…
(2025-01-06). Registration opens for Follow Jesus '25 convention. anabaptistworld.org Registration for Mennonite Church USA's Follow Jesus '25 convention is now open for early-bird pricing. The denomination's biennial faith formation gathering will take place at Koury Convention Center, in Greensboro, North Carolina, July 8-12, 2025. Follow Jesus '25 affirms MC USA's Renewed Commitments, which is a call to follow Jesus, witness to God's peace and experience the …
(2025-01-06). Reform UK supporters chant 'Free Tommy Robinson' at party conference. leftfootforward.org Reform members were heard chanting for Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, to be released from prison during a regional party conference in Leicester last Friday. | While discussing grooming gang scandals in areas like Rotherham, some audience members began chanting pro-Tommy Robinson messages. | During Lee Anderson MP's speech, one member of the crowd shouted "Listen to Tommy Robinson". | When a second crowd member shouted a pro-Tommy Robinson chant, Anderson told the man "to shut up or get out". | He said: "Are you going to shut up or just get out? Do you want to come up here and speak…
(2025-01-06). Who is Rupert Lowe? Elon Musk voices support for the MP as potential Reform UK leader. leftfootforward.org 'I have not met Rupert Lowe, but his statements online […] make a lot of sense'
(2025-01-06). Much of US blanketed by snow. america.cgtn.com 
Large parts of the northern hemisphere were at a standstill this Monday, Jan. 6 after a polar vortex triggered a blizzard and record snowfalls. Much of the eastern and southern U.S. was hit a day after similar conditions in northern Europe and parts of Asia. Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-01-06). A new kind of community. anabaptistworld.org Five hundred years ago, the printing press made the Protestant Ref ≠ ≠or ≠mation possible by spreading new ideas faster and easier. Today, the internet is multiplying the speed and ease of communication once again.
(2025-01-06). 'Ghost of Suharto' marks Prabowo's new phase in West Papua occupation. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Paul Gregoire United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) provisional government interim president Benny Wenda has warned that since Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took office in October, he has been proven right in having remarked, after the politician's last February election, that his coming marks the return of "the ghost of Suharto"
(2025-01-06). The Heat: Global Economic Outlook. america.cgtn.com 
(2025-01-06). US Statistics from 2024 that are both shocking and horrifying. expose-news.com American author Michael Snyder sums up statistics from 2024 that are shocking. From the size of America's national debt and the total of Americans' household debt, to falling sperm counts and how …
(2025-01-06). The myth of the sustainable enterprise. onlineopinion.com.au The reality is that such organisations rarely exist, and those that do aren't sustainable.
(2025-01-06). Driving Hindutva and Culture of Commodification of Identity. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-06). The business case for saving coral reefs. grist.org 
Days after hurricanes Irma and Maria tore through Puerto Rico in 2017, Ernesto Diaz formed a team to survey what the Category 5 storms had done to his home. Touring coastal areas, Diaz, then an assistant secretary with the commonwealth's Department of Natural & Environmental Resources, saw rooftops poking out from floodwaters, forests stripped bare, and windows and doors floating by. As a marine scientist who knew the shoreline ecosystems intimately, he also noticed something that intrigued him: Communities near coral reefs sustained less damage. | That became the genesis of a first-of-its kind project when, i…
(2025-01-06). Bar Crawl Radio: From Conflict to Collaboration with Rob Fersh. pressenza.com Rob Fersh talks about collaborative problem solving and his new book, co-authored with Mariah Levison As our count…
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Man Sues Lottery After Losing Winning Ticket. theonion.com 
A man is suing the California Lottery alleging that he has not received part of his winnings from a nearly $400 million Mega Millions jackpot after he located one of his winning tickets but not the other. What do you think?
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Report: Terrible Thing That Just Popped Into Your Head Would Make Loved Ones Turn On You Immediately. theonion.com NEW YORK—According to a report released Friday by experts who know all about what has been happening in your mind for the past few seconds, the terrible thing that just popped into your head would make your loved ones turn on you immediately. "Everyone you know, everyone you care for, would abandon you instantly if …
(2025-01-06). Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Stands Firm on Certifying the 2024 Presidential Election. urbancny.com 
(Washington, D.C. — January 6, 2025) Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) issued a resolute statement today regarding the certification of the 2024 Presidential Election, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic …
(2025-01-06). Report: Hamas Lists 34 Hostages for Release, Refuses To Confirm Status. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-06). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Hlabisa commends Matatiele communities for safe return of initiates. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa commends Matatiele communities for safe return of initiates | The Minister of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, joined the community of Phamotse village in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, as they welcomed back home 114 initiates this past weekend. | The cultural and traditional event brought the community together in celebration, characterised by song and dance. | The Minister was accompanied by the Eastern Cape CoGTA MEC, Zolile Williams, as well as the leadership of the Matatiele Local Municipality and traditional leaders from the surrounding area. | Hlabisa applaude…
(2025-01-06). Level 8 weather warning: KZN residents urged to prepare for heavy rain. sanews.gov.za Level 8 weather warning: KZN residents urged to prepare for heavy rain | The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has placed disaster management teams on high alert following a weather warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). | The warning predicts disruptive rainfall for large parts of the province from Monday, 6 January to Wednesday, 8 January 2025. | Forecasts indicate that adverse weather conditions will lead to the overflow of low-water bridges, localised flooding, and possible disruptions to major routes across KwaZulu-Natal when…
(2025-01-06). Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu. sanews.gov.za Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late Professor Sibusiso Bengu, the first Minister of Education in democratic South Africa, will receive a Special Official Funeral Category 2. | Bengu passed away on 30 December 2024 at the age of 90. | President Ramaphosa has expressed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Professor, who served as South Africa's Ambassador to Germany from 1999 to 2003. | Bengu's Special Official Funeral Category 2 will be held at the University of Zululand in KwaZulu-Na…
(2025-01-06). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #625. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "… as far as the propositions of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality."
(2025-01-06). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Higher traffic volumes as holidaymakers return home. sanews.gov.za Higher traffic volumes as holidaymakers return home | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called for vigilance, patience and respect for the rules of the road as the festive season comes to an end and travellers return home. | Roads leading out of coastal areas and neighbouring States are expected to experience high traffic volumes. Law enforcement officers have been deployed to monitor driver behaviour on the roads and reduce the number of crashes and fatalities. | In a statement, the RTMC said 7 448 people were arrested on South African roads over the festive period for various offences, includ…
(2025-01-06). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Justice Minister Levin Seeks Passage of Judicial Control Bill Despite Public Backlash. themedialine.org 
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(2025-01-06). 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.
(2025-01-06). 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.
(2025-01-06). 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.
(2025-01-06). Iran embassy slams British MP's support for Soleimani assassination. presstv.ir The Iranian embassy in London has censured Conservative British MP Tom Tugendhat for "absolutely unlawful" endorsing of the "arbitrary assassination" of General Qassem Soleimani ordered by Donald Trump.
(2025-01-06). Few words from a spouse can mean a lot! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. I thank Allah for all the blessings in my life, and you are among the most cherished of those gifts—a steadfast and loyal spouse. You are the other parent of my dear children and a constant source of support through both joyful and …
(2025-01-06). Prosegue la grave crisi politica in Corea del Sud. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-06). Vermont faces legal challenge from big oil over law requiring climate damage payments. nationofchange.org
(2025-01-06). Egypt to receive $1.2 billion as part of IMF programme. newarab.com 
Egypt is expected to receive a $1.2 billion disbursement from the Last month, the IMF said it reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the fourth review of the 46-month Extended Fund Facility arrangement, potentially unlocking the $1.2 billion disbursement. | "The (IMF's executive) board will convene in January and, God willing, we will receive the amount in Ja…
(2025-01-06). France doubts Algeria's intentions behind Boualem Sansal arrest. newarab.com 
"To follow the roadmap, it takes two," French Minister Jean-Noà´l Barrot said during…
(2025-01-06). France ex-leader Sarkozy on trial over Gaddafi 'finance pact'. newarab.com 
Former French president Sarkozy's career has been shadowed by legal troubles since he lost the 2012 presidential election but he is an influential figure and also known to regularly meet President Emmanuel…
(2025-01-06). Iraq marks Army Day amid calls for weapon oversight by military. newarab.com 
The event, under the theme, "A Hand…
(2025-01-06). Starmer warns Musk he's 'crossed a line' in 'Islamophobia row'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Amidst war & displacement in Sudan, my aunt won't stop educating. newarab.com 
Fairouz Abdel Razig El-Higzi woke up late on the 15 April, 2023. | 'I had slept in,' said the dean of architecture and planning at
(2025-01-06). Fighting between SNA, SDF over two days kills at least 101. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed inside the war operations room. newarab.com 
Hezbollah leader A series of
(2025-01-06). Sudan's army chief welcomes Turkish offer to resolve conflict. newarab.com 
In early December, Turkish President
(2025-01-06). Self immolation attempts by two youths as Pithampur protest gains momentum. ummid.com Following the transfer of abandoned Union Carbide pesticide factory's hazardous waste from Bhopal for incineration to Pithampur the whole city is on the boil.
(2025-01-06). 20 Years after His Death, Gary Webb's Truth Is Still Dangerous. transcend.org In Aug 1996, Webb penned a series for the Mercury News documenting how profits from the sale of crack cocaine in Los Angeles in the 1980s had been funneled to the Contras, the CIA-backed mercenary army perpetrating a terrorist war against Nicaragua.
(2025-01-06). Age of Anxiety. transcend.org 30 Dec 2024 – Meanwhile, in the evil empire…
(2025-01-06). Closing Your Heart & the Path to Self-Annihilation. transcend.org 28 Dec 2024 – Gabor Maté discusses how the subjugation of a people can lead them to close their hearts, enabling moral contradictions but also violent resistance.
(2025-01-06). Heron Rises from the Dark, Summer Pond. transcend.org So heavy | is the long-necked, long-bodied heron, | always it is a surprise…
(2025-01-06). The Avenging Heroes among Us: John Berger on the Courage to Create. transcend.org It helps to remember this diversity of heroisms, because it saves us from imprisoning our heroes in the expectation that everyone contribute to the shared cause — the great project of human flourishing — in the same way. The protest marcher and the poet are very different kinds of heroes.
(2025-01-06). The Three Voices of Poetry. transcend.org April 1954 Issue – The first is the voice of the poet talking to himself—or to nobody. The second is his voice addressing an audience. The third is the voice of the poet when he attempts to create a dramatic character speaking in verse.
(2025-01-06). Fact Check: Has this Pakistani boy married his own mother? ummid.com A viral video showing a Pakistani boy arranging her mother's second marriage is being shared with a false claim that he himself has married his mother.
(2025-01-06). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-06). Explained: How Hormonal Changes Cause Breast Cancer. ummid.com Despite the fact that these hormonal changes are normal, there could be a chance that they might increase the risk of having health issues such as breast cancer.
(2025-01-06). Health Alert: Shoulder pain can be sign of lung cancer. ummid.com After a long day at the office or post an intense workout session and some heavy lifting, a shoulder pain is quite common.
(2025-01-06). Important Aspects of Change World Needs to Address. ummid.com While world discourse on various issues has increased as never before with the rapid spread of media, social media, research institutions and think-tanks, at the same time, it is disturbing to realize that the most important issues and tasks are getting increasingly neglected.
(2025-01-06). NEET UG 2025 Syllabus Released, Registration Starts Soon. ummid.com NEET UG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' the syllabus and curriculum of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, popularly known as NEET UG, likely to be held in May 2025.
(2025-01-06). Why hate mongers enjoying impunity despite "Supreme Leaders' diktats" ummid.com The 'Supreme Leaders' Bhagwat and Modi are witnessing right in front of their eyes that the Genie can be unleashed from the bottle, but to put it back is a task, which is close to impossible.
(2025-01-06). Unveiling How Modi Govt Manipulated India's Image. ummid.com The narrative of "New India" projected under the Narendra Modi Government has been a saga of meticulous curation, strategic concealment, and calculated misrepresentation.
(2025-01-06). Convictions in 2018 Kasganj Communal Riots. ummid.com Most of those arrested in the Kasganj Communal Riot Case appeared to be innocent Muslims who were detained arbitrarily by the police.
(2025-01-06). Eye pupil size helps understand memory function. ummid.com A team of researchers from Cornell University in the US in a new study found that the size of the eye pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories…
(2025-01-06). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-06). One Nation One Subscription — Steps to Join. ummid.com The Government of India has started online registration for One Nation One Subscription, popularly known as ONOS Scheme, through the official website onos.gov.in.
(2025-01-06). Saffron Policing at Hyderabad Book Fair. ummid.com The Saffron Policing at the Hyderabad Book Fair serves as a stark reminder of the growing intolerance toward intellectual freedom and pluralistic discourse in society.
(2025-01-06). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-06). Watch: The video that landed European tourists in Dubai Police net. ummid.com The European tourists, who have been at the centre of a massive outrage following a video showing them mocking a Muslim couple went viral, finally landed in Dubai Police net.
(2025-01-06). India registers first HMPV positive patient in Bengaluru. ummid.com An 8-month-old baby was found to be positive with HMPV in Bengaluru, making it the first such case in India.
(2025-01-06). Two more HMPV+ cases detected in India. ummid.com Hours after reporting the first HMPV positive case in the country, India Monday January 06, 2025 found two more patients infected with the Human Metapneumovirus.
(2025-01-06). Bar vs Bench Clash: Could 'Friendly Fire' kill delivery of justice? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the dust settles from the Christmas and New Year festivities, Isaac Ssemakadde's message to his "Radical New Bar" still hangs in the air. "I won't be indulging in festive cheer, as our struggle against AG Nsumikambi and Injustice Ssekaana is far from over" said Ssemakadde. The President of Uganda …
(2025-01-06). Environmental, Social and Governance compliance in financial institutions. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Pauline Arinda | A report done by EY for the Uganda Bankers' Association in January 2024, titled "ESG Framework for Uganda's Banking Sector," emphasizes that adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles should be viewed as a strategic move towards long-term sustainability and resilience, rather than merely a compliance issue. The financial sector has a …
(2025-01-06). Experts disagree with Prof Latigo over dangers of agro-chemicals. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts and the civil society have challenged Professor Maurice Ogenga Latigo over his comments supporting the use of agricultural chemical inputs, and called for a ban on those that have been banned in other countries. In an opinion published in the Daily Monitor on December 31, 2024, the Professor …
(2025-01-06). Pearl Magic Prime's "Tamara My Wife" starts airing today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | M-Net's Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) has announced the launch of Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere on 6th January 2025, at 10: 00 PM. The company said this captivating show will take over the prime- time Monday slot, delivering a …
(2025-01-06). RCEP showcases success of open world economy. independent.co.ug 
Officially entering into force on Jan. 1, 2022, RCEP has fostered regional cooperation that shares benefits and promotes development. As a free trade area with the biggest population, the largest trade scale and the greatest potential for development, RCEP is set to inject more vitality into regional economic integration in the Asia-Pacific. SYDNEY | Xinhua | …
(2025-01-06). The Indians dividing MAGA. independent.co.ug 
To be sure, racism is not the only reason some Trump supporters oppose immigration COMMENT | SHASHI THAROOR | Perhaps it should not be surprising that India should feature so prominently in the "civil war" that has emerged within US President-elect Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement. Surprising or not, that is what is …
(2025-01-06). The Rotary International President is in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick is in Uganda for a week-long visit that showcase and deepen the volunteer organization's impact in the country. Urchick, the second woman to serve as president of Rotary International, arrived in Uganda on Sunday night to engage with the country's nearly 12,000 Rotarians and Rotaractors as …
(2025-01-06). Why is the Sahel turning its back on France? independent.co.ug 
The turning back on France by African countries reflects the growing demand for a broader push to erase the vestiges of French colonial influence, analysts said. DAKAR | Xinhua | More African countries in the Sahel region have recently announced plans to reduce their military ties with France as they urgently demanded the withdrawal of …
(2025-01-06). Red Sea Attacks Are Testing Combat Information Centers Aboard U.S. Navy Warships Like Never Before. twz.com 
The chaotic, high-risk nature of the grinding Red Sea fight was starkly illustrated when a Navy cruiser shot down a friendly Super Hornet last month.
(2025-01-06). Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage and calls for Reform UK leader to be replaced. leftfootforward.org It's all turned sour so quickly. It was only last month that Farage was boasting about his meeting with Elon Musk, with talks that the tech billionaire would be making a game changing donation to Reform UK, the biggest in British political history. | And yet just weeks later, Musk has turned on Farage, taking to his X platform to call for him to be replaced as Reform UK leader saying that the arch Brexiteer does not have 'what it takes'. | Farage and Musk have been in disagreement over Musk's support for the far-right Tommy Robinson. The Trump appointee has called for Robinson's release in a number of posts in…
(2025-01-06). Talk World Radio: Close Guantanamo While Its Victims Are Still Alive. davidswanson.org AUDIO: 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 Guantanamo with Andy Worthington, author of The Guantanamo Files. Worthington has worked with the United Nations and WikiLeaks, runs two websites, andyworthington.co.uk and closeguantanamo.org and also …
(2025-01-06). Musk's own AI calls him out as his timeline becomes a gutter of racist fake news. thecanary.co Billionaire Elon Musk inserted himself further into Western politics in 2024 with his game-changing support for Donald Trump. He then turned his attention to the UK, threatening to boost Reform even further. But at the start of 2025, his X timeline has become even more awful than it usually is. And even his own artificial […] | By
(2025-01-06). DWP pays HALF A BILLION to dead people — while underpaying pensions & cutting benefits. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has mistakenly paid £512 million in state pension and pension credits to deceased individuals over the past five years. It comes as the department cut chronically ill and disabled people's benefits repeatedly. DWP: half a billion to dead people As the Telegraph reported, the DWP has paid nearly […] | By
(2025-01-06). Ed Davey appears to be the only politician talking sense over Elon Musk. thecanary.co As batshit tech billionaire Elon Musk further spreads racist fake news and disinformation across his X feed, while courting far-right fascists (probably because he is one), UK Lib Dem leader Ed Davey appears to be one of the few politicians taking sense — as he directly calls for the UK government to intervene. Elon Musk: […] | By
(2025-01-06). It's Fat Cat Monday 2025 — with FTSE 100 bosses earning £1,298.46 an HOUR this year. thecanary.co The median FTSE 100 CEO's earnings for 2025 will surpass the median annual salary for a full-time worker in the UK by around midday on Monday 6 January, according to calculations by the High Pay Centre think tank. The calculations are based on the High Pay Centre's analysis of the most recent CEO pay disclosures […] | By
(2025-01-06). Former mayor assassinated in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com Armed men assassinated the former mayor of Mocoa, the capital of the Putumayo province in southern Colombia. According to the National Police, two armed men arrived at the home of…
(2025-01-06). As corporate class carts cash to Trump, labor drafts fightback plans. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The recent headline in the Wall Street Journal said it all: "Wall Street's big names, once wary of Trump, now want in." But it's not just Wall Street that carted carted campaign cash to the Republican President-elect and convicted felon, Donald Trump. It's Elon Musk and Amazon. It's hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who openly …
(2025-01-06). Stamps Capture Unchanging Face of U.S. Violence Abroad. fpif.org 
The United States recently In contrast, not long ago, nations communicated their political messages through simpler, lo…
(2025-01-06). Pedro Almodóvar's 'The Room Next Door': Euthanasia takes a holiday. peoplesworld.org 
Whereas in 1934 Paramount released Death Takes a Holiday, starring Frederic March and co-written by playwright Maxwell Anderson, 90 years later, smack dab in the holiday season Sony Pictures Classics has unleashed a movie about death in Los Angeles and New York. In Spanish director/co-writer Pedro Almodóvar's The Room Next Door former combat correspondent Martha …
(2025-01-06). The cold, dead hand of McCarthyism. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-01-06). Jan. 6, 2021 — Never forget Trump's fascist coup. peoplesworld.org 
Four years ago, on Jan. 6, 2021, Trump staged an attempted fascist coup in Washington as part of a last-ditch effort to block Congressional certification of his defeat in the 2020 election. The violence took five lives within the first 36 hours, and four officers who responded to the attack took their own lives over …
(2025-01-06). Retirees flex muscle to win Social Security Fairness Act. peoplesworld.org 
President Joe Biden has signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. It removed the drastic Reagan-era cuts in Social Security income that millions of public employees had earned during the times that they paid into the fund. Not only will those workers start receiving the same Social Security benefit as those who did not …
(2025-01-06). Starmer hits back at Elon Musk over attacks on Jess Phillips. leftfootforward.org 'When the poison of the far-right leads to serious threats … in my book, a line has been crossed.'
(2025-01-06). México presenta Olinia, la primera armadora mexicana de vehículos eléctricos. cubadebate.cu Durante su habitual conferencia, la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum presentó el proyecto Olinia con el que su gobierno espera producir, con el apoyo del sector privado, tres modelos de automóviles compactos eléctricos que tendrán un costo entre 90 000 pesos (unos 4 500 dólares) a 150 000 pesos (unos 7 500 dólares). El nuevo automóvil será totalmente mexicano.
(2025-01-06). Presidente Díaz-Canel evoca aniversario 65 del primer ascenso de Fidel a la Comandancia General de La Plata. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, ascendió este lunes junto a 65 jóvenes la Comandancia General de La Plata, como parte de la ruta Con Fidel en las alturas, que protagonizan las nuevas generaciones.
(2025-01-06). Rememoran la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el ejemplo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una representación de pioneros y jóvenes de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus rememoraron este lunes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus, a 66 años de un suceso que aún recuerda la hazaña de los barbudos rebeldes.
(2025-01-06). Congreso de EEUU ratifica el triunfo de Trump, aunque la sombra del 6 de enero de 2021 sigue presente. cubadebate.cu Mientras el Congreso de EE.UU. se reúne en medio de una tormenta invernal para certificar la elección del presidente electo Donald Trump, el legado del 6 de enero se cierne sobre el proceso con un hecho extraordinario: el candidato que intentó anular la elección anterior esta vez ha ganado, y regresa al poder. Esta vez, no se esperan violencia, ni siquiera objeciones.
(2025-01-06). Indonesia se adhiere a los BRICS como miembro de pleno derecho del grupo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Indonesia se convirtió en un miembro de pleno derecho del grupo BRICS, comunicó el Gobierno brasileño, que ostenta la presidencia rotativa de la asociación a partir del 1 de enero de 2025. La candidatura de Indonesia fue respaldada por consenso de los líderes del grupo en la Cumbre de Johannesburgo en agosto de 2023.
(2025-01-06). Intensa tormenta invernal arroja frío, nieve y hielo desde el sur hasta el este de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta invernal de nieve, hielo, viento y temperaturas en descenso provocó condiciones peligrosas para viajar desde el centro y sur hasta la costa este de EE.UU. el lunes, lo que llevó al cierre de escuelas y oficinas gubernamentales en varios estados. La nieve y el hielo cubrieron las principales carreteras en Kansas, Nebraska e Indiana.
(2025-01-06). Rememoraron la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el ejemplo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una representación de pioneros y jóvenes de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus rememoraron este lunes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus, a 66 años de un suceso que aún recuerda la hazaña de los barbudos rebeldes.
(2025-01-06). (Castellano) Guerras, Militarización y Resistencia. transcend.org 3 Enero 2025- Debemos replantearnos las cuestiones de la violencia y la seguridad. Frente a un enfoque que esencializa los conflictos armados, es preciso identificar sus dinámicas, causas y responsables, restablecer la primacía de la política sobre lo militar y poner fin a la normalización de la violencia.
(2025-01-06). Insmet reporta un descenso marcado de las temperaturas esta madrugada. cubadebate.cu Esta madrugada el Instituto de Meteorología registró un descenso marcado de las temperaturas, con temperaturas mínimas que, según los datos disponibles, oscilaron entre 13 y 16 grados Celsius, inferiores hacia localidades del interior, superiores en zonas costeras. El menor valor fue reportado en la estación meteorológica de Indio Hatuey, con 9.8 grados Celsius.
(2025-01-06). Mijaín y Biles: Los mejores deportistas de 2024 para AIPS América. cubadebate.cu El luchador cubano Mijaín López y la gimnasta estadounidense Simone Biles fueron elegidos como los mejores deportistas de 2024 en América, según la sección continental de Asociación Internacional de Prensa Deportiva (AIPS, por sus siglas en inglés).
(2025-01-06). Servicio Sismológico Nacional: Cuba registró en 2024 la mayor cantidad de terremotos. cubadebate.cu Cuba registró en 2024 la mayor cantidad de terremotos en el territorio nacional (12 806), según informó el Servicio Sismológico Nacional y trascendió este lunes. Estos terremotos se produjeron en un sector de la falla transformante Oriente, caracterizada por un movimiento predominante de deslizamiento por el rumbo lateral izquierdo.
(2025-01-05). Norman Finkeltstein discusses Gaza hospitals and Israel. youtube.com After the recent arrest of the Kamal Adwan Hospital director, several prominent activists discuss the situation in a webinar.
(2025-01-05). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-05). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-05). Lebanon to hand over Egyptian activist to UAE 'within days'. newarab.com
(2025-01-05). Activists invite Pope to ask Biden to pardon Julian Assange. pressenza.com Assange activists flocked to Saint Peter's Square today (Sunday, January 5) holding a banner and signs inviting the Pope to ask Joe Biden, during his papal visit to the Vatican next Friday, for a presidential pardon for Julian Assange. Among the activists was former Italian Senator Vincenzo Vita, Guarantor of Article21 ( The WikiLeaks publisher and journalist was released from prison last June, but at the cost of
(2025-01-05). Successive UK governments have done 'precious little' to stop people dying in the Channel, this must change — activists warn. leftfootforward.org 'We cannot allow this loss of life to become normalised.'
(2025-01-05). We Live In A Nightmare. thealtworld.com Awakening from the propaganda matrix is like being a conservative: you're frequently disgusted with society and where it appears to be headed. But unlike a conservative, you're disgusted by actual problems instead of imaginary nonsense. | Also unlike a conservative, your problem is not with relatively new societal developments like recent immigration waves and LGBTQ acceptance; your problem is with abusive dynamics which have been plaguing civilization for centuries. Capitalism. Imperialism. Militarism. Settler-colonialism. Genocide. Plutocracy. Exploitation. Consumerism. | Many rightists warn urgently that our s…
(2025-01-05). Goals Behind Trump's Tariffs. popularresistance.org Donald Trump cited billionaire egghead venture capitalist Marc Andreessen to advocate for high tariffs. Trump argued that tariffs will magically replace the income tax and pay off US public debt (which is more than 120% of GDP). This is utterly false, and mathematically absurd. | For Trump, tariffs are just another convenient excuse to cut taxes on the rich — which will in fact increase the US deficit, and therefore public debt. | Thanks to Trump's tax cuts during his first term, the richest billionaire families in the US paid a lower effective tax rate than the bottom half of households in the country.
(2025-01-05). Dr Hussam Abu Safiya's life in danger in Israeli custody. ummid.com The Israeli government bears full responsibility for the life of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, amid alarming indications of torture and ill-treatment.
(2025-01-05). US Approves $8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel As Gaza Death Toll Reaches 45,658. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Biden administration has informed Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel, reinforcing its support for Israel's occupying regime amid its ongoing genocidal war in Gaza, which has claimed the lives of 45,658 Palestinians.
(2025-01-05). Who is winning in Syria? uwidata.com By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan On December 8, the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria was overthrown by groups backed by Türkiye's Justice and Development Party (AKP), the US and Israel. Although a government-like structure led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has been established, chaos prevails in Syria. After Assad's fall, in the north US-backed PKK/PYD/YPG terrorist …
(2025-01-05). How US Media Launders Events In Syria/ with Ali Abunimah. marktanliano.net How US media launders events in Syria, with Ali Abunimah — YouTube READ MORE: Videos emerge showing Syria's new justice minister overseeing public executions in Idlib…
(2025-01-05). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-05). Bashar al Assad survives assassination attempt in Moscow: Report. ummid.com Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad was poisoned in the Russian capital Moscow, reports said adding he is now under medical treatment.
(2025-01-05). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2025-01-05). The Illusions of 2024. orinocotribune.com By Justin Podur — Dec 31, 2024 | In his novel, The Thorn and the Carnation, Yahya Sinwar's character Ibrahim challenged his cousin Mahmoud, who said the Palestinians had to surrender lest they be wiped out entirely. Ibrahim said no, they cannot wipe us out, because they are governed by many equations. Mahmoud's defeatism was always on the wrong track because the Israelis don't accept surrender. After 2024 it seems Ibrahim was also mistaken about the equations. | Israelis were probably surprised as everyone else that they have been permitted to run this open-ended genocide. In the past, they've behaved as if…
(2025-01-05). How the Human Rights Industry Manufactures Consent for 'Regime Change'. orinocotribune.com 
In the words of the United Nations, "human rights" range from "the most fundamental—the right to life—to those that make life worth living, such as the rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty." These rights are supposed to be "inherent to us all." But this lofty ambition has become distorted, not only by the UN itself but by the whole of what Alfred de Zayas calls the "Human Rights Industry." | This industry, headed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), has multiple layers that include UN "expert groups" and "rapporteurs," regional commissions like (in the Western Hemisphere) the Inter-…
(2025-01-05). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-05). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-05). The Worldwide Corona Crisis. Global Coup d'État Against Humanity. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
(2025-01-05). Elbit Out Of South Carolina Exposes Government Complicity In Genocide. popularresistance.org Ladson, SC – January 2, 2025 — On Thursday, North Charleston Police arrested a local artist participating in a picket of Elbit Systems at their facility in Ladson. The protester is part of the group Elbit Out of SC, a coalition of local organizations and concerned citizens upset with the company's role in the ongoing genocide in Palestine. For months the coalition has picketed the facility, canvassed nearby neighborhoods, and spoken out at Charleston County Council meetings to raise awareness about the weapons Elbit Systems is producing in our community.
(2025-01-05). Top cancer research stories of 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers spent 2024 mining patient data, leveraging artificial intelligence and conducting clinical trials to reveal insights that improve patient care. By Mayo Clinic staff Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center physicians and scientists are researching the causes of cancer and its recurrence, innovating new methods to detect cancer as early as possible, and developing new and more effective treatments. Here are some of their top success stories from the past year: …
(2025-01-05). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-05). Legal Advocates Use Archiving as a Form of Resistance to Genocide Denial in Gaza. truthout.org After the war and genocide in southeastern Bosnia in 1993, two very important forces shaped the society that emerged. One was the denial of war criminals and genocidal actors, who smeared and discredited victims to evade accountability. The second was the uphill battle of the survivors to not only deal with the crimes committed against them but also make sure that the truth didn't get buried by… |
(2025-01-05). 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, (…) | – |
(2025-01-05). Indians in Flood-Prone Areas Are on Front Lines of Growing Mental Health Crisis. truthout.org Whenever farmer Namdev Kamble visits a doctor, he remembers the hundreds of trees that once surrounded him. "We live in the same area today, but everything around us has changed completely," he said in a voice heavy with nostalgia and loss. On his way to his farmland in Shirdhon village of India's Maharashtra state, Kamble would see the giant tamarind, babul, neem, and several other types of… |
(2025-01-05). Taxpayers Suing Congressmembers For Funding Genocide Speak Out. popularresistance.org On December 19, more than 500 federal taxpayers from 10 northern California counties filed an unprecedented class-action lawsuit against their congressional representatives. Seth Donnelly et. al. v. Mike Thompson, and Jared Huffman charges that the defendants — two Democratic congressmembers — illegally abused their tax and spend authority on April 20, 2024, when they voted for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which authorized $26.38 billion in military aid to Israel. | The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, alleges that Thompson and Huffman vio…
(2025-01-05). Europe Continues to Import Israeli Gas Amid Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org On December 17, a Dutch nonprofit organization dedicated to corporate accountability, SOMO, published a study of Israel's energy sector amid the ongoing Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip. Since Palestinian militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, Israeli forces have killed more than 46,000 Palestinians, including 17,000 children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, as cited by Al Jazeera. The true toll of the genocide — obscured by continued Israeli attacks, blockade and propaganda — may top 330,000 deaths by the end of the year, per estimates published in The Guardian. | To read th…
(2025-01-05). New Arms Sale: Even in Its Final Days, Biden Administration Enables Israeli Genocide in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb Even in its last days, the tenure of US President Joe Biden was marked by unwavering support for the Israeli colonial regime. The US State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion (‚Ǩ7.7 billion) weapons sale to the Zionist entity, which has been pressing forward with its brutal war on Gaza. The sale …
(2025-01-05). The culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert offers strategies for identifying, neutralizing a common barrier to success LONDON — There is a common culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions and other unrealized goals, and it can influence your thoughts and actions without your awareness, says Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., a general practitioner and resiliency expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. If you are having difficulty achieving goals to exercise more, eat nutritious meals and take other steps…
(2025-01-05). Ayatollah Khamenei Highlights Role of 3 Imams in Promoting Shiite Islam. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said Shiite Islam expanded during the time of Imam Jawad, Imam Hadi, and Imam al-Askari (AS) like never before.
(2025-01-05). 10 Mayo Clinic research advances in 2024, spanning stem cell therapy in space to growing mini-organs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — At Mayo Clinic, researchers published more than 10,000 scientific papers in 2024 that are driving medical discoveries, leading to new cures for the future. The following are 10 research highlights from Mayo Clinic this year: Microscopic view of an intestinal organoid Growing mini-organs to find new treatments for complex disease Mayo Clinic investigators are growing three-dimensional human intestines in a dish to track disease and find new cures for complex conditions such as inflammatory…
(2025-01-05). Juan Cole: Brazilian Judiciary Orders Investigation of Israeli Soldier-Tourist for War Crimes in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — According to Junio Silva at the Brazilian newspaper Metrópoles , on December 31, Federal Judge Raquel Soares Charelli directed the Federal Police to open an immediate investigation into Israeli soldier vacationing in Brazil who is alleged to have perpetrated war crimes in Gaza. The court was …
(2025-01-05). Where I find hope amid the hurt and heartache. aljazeera.com Amid the horror of watching genocide unfold day after day, the words of a Palestinian pastor gave me a reason to hope.
(2025-01-05). Israel expanding occupation in Syria's Daraa after HTS rule. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has deployed military reinforcements to the southwestern Syrian province of Daraa.
(2025-01-05). Over 100 killed as US, Turkish proxies fight in Syria. presstv.ir More than 100 militants have been killed over the last two days in northern Syria in fighting between Turkish-backed groups and US-backed Kurdish forces, a London-based war monitor says.
(2025-01-05). Yemen slams missile into northern part of occupied territories. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces fire a missile towards the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories, hitting their intended target accurately.
(2025-01-05). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.
(2025-01-05). 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.
(2025-01-05). Iran warns US-UK aggressive strikes on Yemen will fuel instability in region. presstv.ir Iran warns that the fresh US-UK attack on Yemen will fuel insecurity and instability in the region.
(2025-01-05). Gaza: Amnesty slams Israel's 'genocidal intent' as scores killed. newarab.com 
(2025-01-05). UNHCR chief slams 'atrocious' Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals. newarab.com 
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has condemned Israel's During the a UN Security Council meeting on
(2025-01-05). Israeli Soldier Flees Brazil After Court Orders War Crimes Investigation. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-05). Brazil court orders probe into Israeli soldier over Gaza war crimes. presstv.ir A Brazilian court directs police to investigate an Israeli soldier vacationing in Brazil over war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-05). Brazil court orders probe against Israeli soldier over Gaza war crimes. presstv.ir A Brazilian court directs police to investigate an Israeli soldier vacationing in Brazil over war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-05). Report: Brazil investigating Israeli tourist on suspicion of committing war crimes in Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile fired at Israel ‚ñ GAZA: Gaza health ministry: Last operational hospital in northern Gaza has been shut down ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF set to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion by 30 days, Al-Akhbar reports…
(2025-01-05). Report: Brazil investigating Israeli tourist on suspicion of committing war crimes in Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Rocket launched from northern Gaza landed in southern Israel, IDF reports ‚ñ GAZA: Nine security personnel overseeing humanitarian aid convoys killed in Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF set to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion by 30 days, Al-Akhbar reports…
(2025-01-05). Thousands rally in Tel Aviv, al-Quds to call for Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Settlers and police clashed on Saturday night in Tel Aviv and al-Quds as thousands of protesters took part in weekly anti-regime rallies calling on the incoming US president to end the Gaza war and release captives.
(2025-01-05). Netanyahu coalition shelves bills from Ben-Gvir's party in response to lawmakers' mutiny. haaretz.com Most members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party voted against a budget bill last week, essentially forcing PM Netanyahu to come to the Knesset after a prostate surgery. Ben-Gvir apologized on Saturday, but on Sunday his party said its 'ideology has never been deterred by punishments'…
(2025-01-05). Despite AG's objection, Netanyahu appoints acting Civil Service Commissioner. haaretz.com 'The professional experience of Adv. Kahlon makes it impossible to consider him, even remotely, as a suitable candidate for the senior position,' Israel's Attorney General wrote in a letter. Nonetheless, the Prime Minister's Office said there were no gaps between how Kahlon presented his experience and the facts…
(2025-01-05). Netanyahu trial testimony further delayed over prostate surgery. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister has been given a two-week respite from testifying in his corruption trial after judges accepted his request…
(2025-01-05). Does Fulop and His Assembly Bandwagon Cede to Gottheimer on IHRA? fightbackbetter.com
(2025-01-05). UNRWA denies reports that it will stop working after Israeli ban. newarab.com 
The On Thursday, The New York Times
(2025-01-05). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian, Injure 9 Others, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man and injured nine others, on Friday night, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the young man, Mohammad Madhat Amin Amer, 18, died of serious gunshot wounds inflicted on him by occupation forces during …
(2025-01-05). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians, Abduct Three, Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot 3 Palestinians, including a child, and abducted three others, including an elderly man, in the southern occupied West Bank governorate of Hebron. Israeli forces shot a Palestinian child and injured dozens of citizens, on Saturday evening, after invading the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron. The Palestinian Red Crescent …
(2025-01-05). Gaza: Day 456 — Israeli Assault Continues — 73+ Killed in Past 24 Hours. imemc.org 
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, Day 456 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign in various regions, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians. Israeli forces killed at least 73 Palestinians in continuous air strikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. …
(2025-01-05). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-05). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-05). Supercomputer Talks Between Israel, Amazon, And Google Collapse. popularresistance.org In a significant shift, talks between the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and tech giants Amazon and Google regarding the development of a government supercomputer have collapsed. | Following the breakdown in negotiations, the Israeli government has opened up the project to other bidders, signaling a shift toward an alternative technological partnership. | As reported by Globes, the tender for the supercomputer project is valued at NIS 290 million (approximately $79.4 million), with the winning bidder set to receive a government grant of NIS 160 million ($44 million).
(2025-01-05). Hamas Releases Video of Israeli Hostage Liri Albag as Negotiations Continue. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-05). Deadly Israeli Bombardment Claims over 200 Lives in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 88 Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours due to relentless Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, with residential areas and marketplaces hit, as the toll of more than 200 deaths in three days raises alarm over escalating Israeli violence.
(2025-01-05). Heavy Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill More Than 90 Palestinians. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-05). US imperialism seeks to restructure political relations in Lebanon after Israeli invasion. wsws.org The US is building a new $1.2 billion fortified embassy on a 43-acre site near Beirut whose declared purpose is to counter the "Axis of Resistance", meaning Iran. Its scale, out of all proportion to the country's size, is indicative of US geo-political interests in Lebanon, with its strategic location and newly found sources of gas and oil under the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
(2025-01-05). Yemen: Israeli power station targeted with hypersonic missile. presstv.ir Yemeni armed forces have claimed responsibility for a missile strike against the Orot Rabin power station in Hadera in the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2025-01-05). Israel blocks food to Gaza's Indonesian Hospital to force doctors out. presstv.ir Israeli regime forces block food to northern Gaza's Indonesian hospital to force the doctors to leave the facility.
(2025-01-05). UN force slams Israel's truce violations as Hezbollah warns of retaliation. presstv.ir UNIFIL has condemned the Israeli regime's continuous breaches of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah as "a flagrant violation of international law."
(2025-01-05). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-05). Hezbollah's Safa: Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri will tackle Israeli violations with US envoy Amos Hochstein. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). Israeli artillery shells the southern border town of Kfar Shouba: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). Israeli occupation forces have carried out bombings, shooting since dawn and set fires in several neighborhoods in the border town of Taybe: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). Yemeni Missile Targets Power Plant in Haifa. english.almanar.com.lb Yemen Armed Forces have declared on Sunday a missile attack targeting a power plant in Haifa in northern occupied Palestine, as the revolutionary forces escalate attacks against the Zionist entity in support of Gaza against the Israeli genocidal war. Military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile was fired at the …
(2025-01-05). Israeli occupation forces carry out bombings in the area between Dhaira and Teir Harfa: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). 'Israel' Admits Prolonged Conflict with Yemen, Doubts US Support. english.almanar.com.lb The conflict between 'Israel' and Yemen is poised to become a prolonged and resource-intensive confrontation, Israeli circles have confirmed. Acknowledging their limitations, Israeli officials have admitted that reliance on the United States in this conflict is unfeasible. Meanwhile, Yemenis, particularly the Ansarullah revolutionary movement, have demonstrated resilience and preparation for an extended struggle with Tel …
(2025-01-05). Israeli media: 5 casualties among soldiers evacuated from Gaza following a bomb attack. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). Hostage relative: Senior Israeli negotiator said return of Gaza hostages not top priority. haaretz.com A family member of a hostage held in Gaza says a senior official in the negotiating team told him his concerns about the government's conduct are justified — and that IDF strikes in Gaza may pose a risk to hostages…
(2025-01-05). Disabled Palestinian teenager detained without trial in Israel for six months. haaretz.com Lawyers representing the West Bank teenager presented an expert opinion to the court detailing his intellectual disability and low IQ. The Shin Bet says he was arrested based on information that he tried to stab Israelis…
(2025-01-05). Houthis target Israel's largest power plant in overnight missile attack. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile fired at Israel ‚ñ GAZA: Gaza health ministry: Last operational hospital in northern Gaza has been shut down ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF set to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion by 30 days, Al-Akhbar reports…
(2025-01-05). 88 killed as Israel pushes 'General's Plan' into south Gaza. newarab.com Israel has killed 88 Palestinians in Beginning on 2 January, Tel Aviv has escalated its brutal assault and siege tactics, initially concentrated on the enclave's north since 5 October last year, now extending them to central and southe…
(2025-01-05). Gaza child psychotherapist forcibly disappeared by Israeli army. newarab.com A child psychotherapist working for a Scottish charity in Mohammad al-Sharif and his family were moving to a "safer" area towards the west of the city when they were stopped by Israeli forces at a checkpoint, The National reported. | Al-Sharif became separated from his family when Israeli forces split up the men from the women and children. Al-Sharif'
(2025-01-05). Gaza truce talks resume in Qatar, Israeli attacks show no let-up. newarab.com The civil defence agency said a dawn air strike on the home of the al-Ghoula family in Images from t…
(2025-01-05). Hamas armed wing releases video of Gaza captive. newarab.com 
The armed wing of Hamas, the In the undated, three-and-half-minute video recording that AFP has not been able to verify, 19-year-old soldier Liri Albag called in Hebrew for the Israeli government to secure her release.
(2025-01-05). Israel 'could stay in south Lebanon after ceasefire deadline'. newarab.com 
Israel is expected to inform the US that Tel Aviv is likely to use the pretext that "the Lebanese army is not meeting the terms of the agreement, while "Under the ceasefire agreement, th…
(2025-01-05). Israel kills 200 in Gaza in three days, ceasefire talks resume. newarab.com
(2025-01-05). Israeli strikes kill 66 a day after ceasefire talks resume. newarab.com 
(2025-01-05). Palestinian health ministry says one dead in Israel W. Bank raid. newarab.com 
(2025-01-05). UN accuses Israel of ceasefire breach; Hezbollah losing patience. newarab.com The The statement from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came as Hezbollah leader
(2025-01-05). US planning $8 bn Israel arms sale as military support continues. newarab.com 
The deal would need approval from the House of Representatives and Senate committees and includes munitions for fighter jets and attack helicopters as well as artillery shells. Th…
(2025-01-05). Gaza photojournalist killed in Israeli airstrike. newarab.com 
A The Gaza Government media office said that photojournalist Omar Salah Al-Derawi was killed after an airstrike targeted his home in the Al-Zawaida area in central Gaza, also killing his parents.
(2025-01-05). Israeli raids kill, wounded and arrested people in the West Bank. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli Armed Forces today killed a young man and wounded four in the occupied West Bank, where they also arrested numerous Palestinians during multiple raids in the territory.
(2025-01-05). Israel increases attacks against the north of Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) For the fourth consecutive day, the Israeli army continued today an intense wave of attacks against the Gaza governorate, after three months of ground offensive against the northernmost region of the Strip.
(2025-01-05). Israeli Lawmakers Call for Even More Violent "Complete Cleansing" of North Gaza. truthout.org At least seven far-right members of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, are calling on the country's defense minister to order the total destruction of northern Gaza's food, water, and energy sources — most of which have already been obliterated by 15 months of relentless attacks — and the killing of any Palestinian who isn't clearly surrendering to the attackers. In a letter to Israeli Defense… |
(2025-01-05). What US Mediation? 1000 Israeli Violations In Lebanon Go Unchecked. popularresistance.org Under the supervision of US special envoy and former Israeli soldier Amos Hochstein, Beirut and Tel Aviv reached a ceasefire agreement on 27 November after almost 14 months of intense conflict against the backdrop of the war on Gaza. | The Israeli military pledged to withdraw from Lebanese territory within 60 days of the agreement's enactment. | To ensure compliance, a monitoring committee led by US General Jasper Jeffers was established, focusing on enforcing the cessation of hostilities and the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
(2025-01-05). Justicia de Brasil ordena investigar a militar israelí por crímenes en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Un tribunal federal brasileño ha emitido una orden de investigación urgente contra un militar israelí que se encuentra de vacaciones en ese país sudamericano sobre la posible comisión de crímenes en la Franja de Gaza, marcando un "evento legal histórico", informa la organización detrás de la denuncia.
(2025-01-05). Agresión israelí ha provocado 45 805 víctimas mortales en la Franja de Gaza. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, día 457 de la ocupación israelí en territorio palestino, cinco masacres contra familias en la Franja de Gaza terminaron con la vida de 88 civiles y otros 208 resultaron heridos durante las últimas 24 horas. La agresión israelí ha provocado un total de 45 805 víctimas mortales y 109 064 lesionados desde el 7 de octubre de 2023.
(2025-01-05). Resaltan fortaleza de Hizbulah para responder a agresión israelí. radiohc.cu Beirut, 5 ene (RHC) El jefe de la Unidad de Coordinación y Enlace de la Resistencia de Líbano (Hizbulah), Wafiq Safa, resaltó este domingo la fortaleza y las capacidades del movimiento político y militar para responder a cualquier agresión israelí.
(2025-01-05). Angie Tibbs, Rest in Peace. dissidentvoice.org Life is ephemeral. We all know that, but the end can sneak up on any of us. This is aside from the people living in war zones who face such realization each day as they cling to life. This concern for the plight of others, especially the constant humiliation, deprivation, and killing that the Palestinians …
(2025-01-05). Raffi Berg: BBC Middle East Editor Exposed as CIA, Mossad Collaborator. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-05). Meatpacking Plants Pollute Poor, Non-White Communities Disproportionately. popularresistance.org Postville, Iowa‚Äâ—‚ÄâIn March, officials in Postville shut down its water treatment facility for two days as city employees worked to prevent polluted water from a meatpacking plant from entering the water supply. | Agri Star Meat and Poultry had discharged more than 250,000 gallons of untreated food processing waste‚Äâ—‚Äâblood, chemicals and other solid materials‚Äâ—‚Äâinto the city's wastewater system. Chris Hackman, the city's wastewater operator for the past 25 years, said it was one of th…
(2025-01-05). Voices From CUNY: Why We're Voting No On The Proposed Contract. popularresistance.org The leadership of the Professional Staff Congress (PSC CUNY) union, which represents more than 25,000 faculty and staff at the City University of New York, has once again agreed to a sell-out proposed contract and the membership are none too happy about it. Building a fighting union and winning a good contract begins with rejecting this memorandum of agreement and organizing students, faculty, and staff from the bottom up. Below, we reproduce several statements from members of the PSC CUNY on why they are voting no on this proposed contract.
(2025-01-05). US Dockworkers Could Strike Again Before Trump's Inauguration. popularresistance.org Months after a strike numbering in the tens of thousands, US dockworkers throughout the East Coast could once again walk off the job just before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. | The October strike of dockworkers organized by the The International Longshoremen's Association, the ILA's first strike since 1977, ended after three days with an agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to extend the master contract until January 15, and return to the bargaining table to continue negotiations. The strike in early October resulted in a tentative agreement between USMX and ILA dockworker…
(2025-01-05). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-05). Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank. aljazeera.com The PA's ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader crackdown on those criticising its operation in the Jenin camp.
(2025-01-05). Official: Hezbollah stronger than ever, ready for all challenges. presstv.ir A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese resistance group is more powerful than ever as the Zionist enemy has witnessed.
(2025-01-05). Explosions heard in Teir Harfa and Al-Jebbain Lebanese border towns: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). Hezbollah Will Never Be Defeated, Ready for All Challenges: Official. english.almanar.com.lb Head of Hezbollah's Liaison and Coordination Unit Wafiq Safa stressed on Sunday that Hezbollah is stronger than ever and will never be defeated, voicing confidence that the Lebanese resistance group is ready to deal with all challenges. Safa made the remarks during a press conference as he visited the site where late Hezbollah Secretary General …
(2025-01-05). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2025-01-05). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-05). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2025-01-05). Iran, India Hold Political Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior diplomats from Iran and India attended a new round of political consultations between the two countries in New Delhi.
(2025-01-05). Senior Iranian Officials Mull Regulation of Foreign Currency Market. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The heads of the three branches of power in Iran held a meeting on Saturday to discuss ways to control and manage the foreign currency market in the country.
(2025-01-05). Iran Condemns Fatal Attack on Bus in Pakistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a suicide bomb attack on a Pakistani military convoy that killed and injured dozens of people in the province of Balochistan.
(2025-01-05). US, UK Strikes on Yemen to Intensify Mideast Insecurity, Iran Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned fresh military attacks by the US and the UK against Yemen, warning that such aggressive measures will aggravate insecurity and instability in West Asia.
(2025-01-05). Resistance Is Invincible: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim)—Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described resistance as an ideological cause that could not be beaten by brute force, cautioning enemies that they would experience big defeats in confrontation with the resistance forces.
(2025-01-05). President Pledges Support for Iranian Law Enforcement Forces. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced his administration's full support for the law enforcement forces, pledging to provide them will all necessary welfare services to make sure the security forces will fulfill their duties with peace of mind.
(2025-01-05). Analysts predict UAE's economic resilience to remain strong in 2025. tvbrics.com 
The country's inflation rate fell to 2.4 per cent, the lowest since August 2023…
(2025-01-05). The dark side of William Burroughs, wife killer behind Daniel Craig's Queer. aljazeera.com The renowned author murdered his wife before going on to become one of America's most influential figures in literature.
(2025-01-05). Why has Ivory Coast's national dish attieke become a global icon? aljazeera.com UN cultural agency UNESCO recognises the fermented cassava meal that takes days to prepare as a living heritage object.
(2025-01-05). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,046. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,046th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-05). Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops? aljazeera.com Honduras' threat to reconsider military ties marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US, say experts.
(2025-01-05). Winter storm hammers eastern US; over 60 million face blizzard conditions. aljazeera.com At least 62 million people are in the path of the storm as state of emergency declared in several US states.
(2025-01-05). Palestinian man mourns his mother outside morgue in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-05). Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final. aljazeera.com Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a WTC final against South Africa.
(2025-01-05). Naomi Osaka suffers abdominal injury in run-up to Australian Open. aljazeera.com Four-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of her first WTA final in three years after winning the first set.
(2025-01-05). Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq. globalresearch.ca Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the news again. The
(2025-01-05). Amazon's Global Warming Counterweight Threatened. pressenza.com Since the start of the 21st century, major planetary ecosystems, like the Amazon rainforest and Antarctica have consistently deteriorated, but within only the past two years, these two major ecosystems have deteriorated much faster than ever before. This is happening at geological breakneck speed. Nothing is normal any longer. What's going on? | The Amazon rainforest experienced a horrific drought event in 2024. Paradoxically, global warming is attacking its own most significant counterweight. A major study found over one third of the Amazon is struggling to recover from four supposedly "one-in-a-century" dry spe…
(2025-01-05). Pokémon party at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brings joy, lasting memories. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "If you excuse me — I can show you my deck," Arthur says, darting upstairs. Moments later, he returns with a stack of Pokémon cards 5 inches high. "This is Code Breaker," he explains. "It puts two of any card on top of your deck. It's handy." As he shuffles through the stack, explaining each card, it's clear that he's become something of an expert. At just 5 years old, Arthur has been battling neuroblastoma…
(2025-01-05). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: How stress affects your body It's the time of year when expectations are often high and, for some, so are stress levels. Stress can affect your body, mind and behavior. Recognizing symptoms can help you manage your stress and prevent health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes. Breakthrough in…
(2025-01-05). HMPV outbreak in China sparks panic. ummid.com China has raised the alarm over the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), sparking panic in the country and elsewhere and prompting the authorities to declare health emergency.
(2025-01-05). Power Play: The Future of Food. globalresearch.ca It takes a book to break down the dynamics that are pushing agro-chemical agriculture to farmers and consumers around the world and to reveal the strength of the diverse organizations who stand in the way of these predatory forces.
(2025-01-05). We Live In A Nightmare. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Awakening from the propaganda matrix is like being a conservative: you're frequently disgusted with society and where it appears to be headed. But unlike a conservative, you're disgusted by actual problems instead of imaginary nonsense. | Also unlike a conservative, your problem is not with relatively new societal developments like recent immigration waves and LGBTQ acceptance; your problem is with abusive dynamics which have been plaguing civilization for centur…
(2025-01-05). Video: 'Globalisation of War: US-NATO Threats Directed Against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea'. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Below is the key note address by Prof. Michel Chossudovsky to the Kuala Lumpur 2018 July Venue organized by the The world is at …
(2025-01-05). A New Law Could Be a Lifeline for Los Angeles's Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses. truthout.org After 30 years of single-handedly running an Asian boutique store located inside an indoor plaza in Los Angeles called The Shop in LA's Chinatown, Mai Tu received an eviction notice at the start of 2020 from the building's new owner, the Santa Monica, California-based Redcar Properties. Tu moved out in March 2020 as the pandemic hit and the stay-at-home order started. Tu didn't want to close… |
(2025-01-05). What is Guerrilla Journalism. counterpunch.org
(2025-01-05). How Tech Billionaires Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left and Right. counterpunch.org
(2025-01-05). Noted Brazilian Journalist Sheds New Light on 1964 CIA Backed Coup in Brazil. covertactionmagazine.com With little variation, as it was 60 years ago, Brazil's military and political elite, as well as its big business sector—namely agribusiness—are not fond of what could remotely be perceived as progressive, left-wing politics. God forbid their country, harboring Portuguese colonial heritage in every nook and cranny, despite failing to eliminate First-Nation Indigenous populations, ends …
(2025-01-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: COVID-19 at-home tests and expiration dates. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19, flu, strep throat and RSV, are common in the fall and winter. Because COVID-19, influenza and RSV symptoms can overlap, it's not always easy to tell them apart. Taking a home antigen test for COVID-19 is a simple first step if you feel unwell or were exposed to the virus. But what about those COVID-19 tests you've stored away for the last year? Are they still good? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo…
(2025-01-05). The covid pandemic through the eyes of a British doctor. expose-news.com 'The Covid Physician' reflects on the covid pandemic covering topics such as the suppression and persecution of dissenting opinions, the changing covid narrative and its implications, concerns about covid "vaccines" and medical …
(2025-01-05). Mass Hysteria Strikes Again: The Great Drone Invasion of 2024. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-05). UN warns of shelter needs in Gaza after hypothermia deaths. newarab.com 
(2025-01-05). Should We Put an End to the U.N. for Having Failed to "Prevent War and Promote Peace"? The U.N. at the Nexus of Globalism and National Sovereignty. globalresearch.ca The United Nations has become increasingly prominent as the undeclared war intensifies between globalism and national sovereignty. In theory, the UN has one foot in each camp. In actuality the UN is a primary driver of globalist agendas that steal …
(2025-01-05). How Yoon Planned to Set South Korea on the Path to Military Dictatorship. globalresearch.ca Scroll down to read this article in Korean. | AI Î≤àÏó≠ | AI TRANSLATION | . | . | How Yoon Planned to Set South Korea on the Path to Military Dictatorship | by Gregory Elich | Ïù¥ Í∏∞ÏǨΕº Ìïú͵≠Ïñ¥Î°ú ÏùΩÏúºÎ §Î©¥ ÏïÑÎûòΰú Ïä§ÌŨΰ§ÌïòÏÑ∏Ïö&…
(2025-01-05). Should We Abolish An Organization Which Has Failed to "Preventing War and Promoting Peace"? The UN at the Nexus of Globalism and National Sovereignty. globalresearch.ca The United Nations has become increasingly prominent as the undeclared war intensifies between globalism and national sovereignty. In theory, the UN has one foot in each camp. In actuality the UN is a primary driver of globalist agendas that steal …
(2025-01-05). From Agrarianism to Transhumanism: The Long March to Dystopia. globalresearch.ca We are currently seeing an acceleration of the corporate consolidation of the entire global agri-food chain: a shift towards a 'one world agriculture' based on genetically engineered seeds, laboratory created products that resemble food, 'precision' and 'data-driven' agriculture and farming without farmers.
(2025-01-05). The Monster Behind Weather Engineering? globalresearch.ca "Climate instability" is a soft term, for climate geoengineering, weather modification, extended into weather weaponizing. In other words, a crime on humanity. | Professor Michel Chossudovsky provides the historic and technical details concerning
(2025-01-05). What Would Surprise America's Rich in 2025? Not Getting Richer. inequality.org
(2025-01-05). Defend the Salish Sea by Any and All Means. itsgoingdown.org Amplifier Films presents a video report on the Salish Sea Assembly of land defenders. Nothing hits like a barbecue, especially when it's about good salmon and even better company. That's why I came thousands of miles to Coast Salish Territories, aka Seattle, to get a taste of some freshly caught Coho from the Quilcene River,…
(2025-01-05). Festivals of Resistance Planned As Communities Mobilize Against Attacks from Trump Oligarchy. itsgoingdown.org 
In early December, a call was published, which called for community mobilizations and festivals of resistance in the wake of Trump's recent electoral victory. From the call: When Donald Trump enters office on January 20, he will order mass deportations, escalate the repression of protesters, dismantle the few judicial and legislative provisions that still protect…
(2025-01-05). President Maduro Reaffirms Constitutional Reform Proposal for Strengthening People's Democracy. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, reiterated the proposal for carrying out a constitutional reform in 2025 that would democratize the state and would put more power in the hands of the people. | "In Venezuela, the people have the last word to approve a reform that would allow for the modification of the constitution," President Maduro said in a message published on social media on Saturday, January 4. | View this post on Instagram | In the…
(2025-01-05). Venezuela Launches Security Deployment for President Maduro's Inauguration on January 10. orinocotribune.com
(2025-01-05). On Jan 10 we swear an oath for Venezuela and peace, Maduro assured. plenglish.com Caracas, 5 January (Prensa Latina) On 10 January we will swear an oath for Venezuela, for peace, life, independence and sovereignty, President Nicolás Maduro assured today.
(2025-01-05). Derecha venezolana: Farsa cíclica. cubadebate.cu El ex candidato presidencial venezolano Edmundo González Urrutia visitó al presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, quien le reiteró su respaldo a la oposición dirigida desde Washington y al intento de golpe de Estado que planea perpetrar el próximo 10 de enero, día en que el presidente electo Nicolás Maduro juramentará para un nuevo periodo.
(2025-01-05). Bahamas returned 19 irregular migrants to Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Interior Ministry today reported the return from the Bahamas of 19 irregular migrants, including 16 men and three women, in the first operation of its kind in 2025.
(2025-01-05). Pakwach Church seeks shs3.2 billion for expansion, renovation. independent.co.ug 
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Clerics at Our Lady of Trust Catholic Church in Pakwach district are seeking 3.2 billion Shillings to renovate and expand the 66-year-old Church. The church, which falls under Pakwach Parish, Nebbi Catholic Diocese, was built in 1958. The Pastoral Coordinator of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, Emmanuel Ocokuru, states that the …
(2025-01-05). L'Unione Europea sopravviverà al Piano B della Germania? strategic-culture.su La Germania si trova in una situazione quasi catastrofica alla fine del 2024. Il Paese ha un piano B? | Segue nostro "L'economia tedesca si trova ad affrontare una fase di stagnazione e incertezza, con previsioni poco incoraggianti per il 2025". Secondo le stime dell'Istituto di Economia Tedesco (IW), un ente di ricerca vicino agli ambienti imprenditoriali, il prossimo anno vedrà una crescita del PIL di appena lo 0,1%, dopo un calo dello…
(2025-01-05). Cuba congratulates the PNR on its 66 anniversary. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today congratulated the members of the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) on the 66th anniversary of the creation of this internal order institution.
(2025-01-05). Civil Protection lifts alert issued for six states of Mexico. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) The National Coordination of Civil Protection lifted an alert issued in six states of Mexico, after the recovery of a cylinder with chlorine gas stolen in Querétaro and considered high risk due to its toxicity.
(2025-01-05). Mexico calls for implementation of measures due to cold wave. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) The National Coordination of Civil Protection urged the population to implement preventive measures in the face of an extensive cold wave with effects in most of Mexico from today until January 11.
(2025-01-05). Trade of Chinese products in El Salvador advances. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) Sales of Chinese products in El Salvador ¥s market have increased in the last year, while today the terms of a Free Trade Agreement between the two nations are also being adjusted.
(2025-01-05). Former Latin American FMs support Panama's sovereignty. plenglish.com In a joint statement published here by several media outlets, in reference to the threatening statements made by US President-elect Donald Trump, who has demanded the return of the inter-oceanic waterway, the diplomats supported Panama and reiterated that the strategic asset is non-negotiable. | The message from diplomats from countries such as Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Panama reaffirmed the importance of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, signed in September 1977, as the basis for the transfer of the canal to Panamanian control and as a symbol of regional autonomy. | The former foreign ministers stressed th…
(2025-01-05). Support for the Cuban Revolution reaffirmed in Italy. plenglish.com Rome, 4 January (Prensa Latina) Friendship groups in Italy today reaffirmed their support for the Cuban people who, in the midst of difficulties, are fighting to defend their achievements, as part of the celebrations to mark the 66th anniversary of their Revolution.
(2025-01-05). Evalúan funcionamiento de Operaciones en el Puerto de la Habana (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 ene (RHC) El funcionamiento de las operaciones en el Puerto de la Habana fueron contactada por Yudi Mercedes Rodríguez Hernández, integrante del Secretariado del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba,en recorrido efectuado la víspera por el lugar.
(2025-01-05). En Ciego de àÅvila rememoran marcha de la Caravana de la Libertad. radiohc.cu Ciego de àÅvila, 5 ene (RHC) Con la presencia de combatientes históricos de la Revolución, la provincia de Ciego de àÅvila reedita este domingo la Caravana de la Libertad dirigida por Fidel.
(2025-01-05). Presidente de Cuba saluda aniversario de Policía Nacional Revolucionaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 ene (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó este domingo a los integrantes de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR), en el aniversario 66 de la creación de esa institución del orden interno.
(2025-01-05). Parte de EEUU bajo tormenta invernal. radiohc.cu Washington, 5 ene (RHC) Unos 62 millones de personas en Estados Unidos siguen este domingo bajo el impacto de una gran tormenta invernal que trae fuertes nevadas, hielo peligroso, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en una franja que rebasa los dos mil kilómetros.
(2025-01-05). Excancilleres latinoamericanos respaldan soberanía de Panamá. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 5 ene (RHC) Un grupo de 26 excancilleres de 11 países de América Latina respaldaron la soberanía de Panamá sobre su canal interoceánico, trascendió este domingo.
(2025-01-05). Meloni regresa a Italia tras sorpresivo contacto con Trump en EE.UU. radiohc.cu Roma, 5 ene (RHC) La primera ministra italiana, Giorgia Meloni, regresa este domingo a Roma tras un sorpresivo viaje de pocas horas a Florida, Estados Unidos, donde sostuvo un contacto con el presidente electo Donald Trump en su residencia de Mar-a-Lago, de Palm Beach.
(2025-01-05). Artemisa con mortalidad infantil inferior a la media nacional. radiohc.cu Artemisa, 5 ene (RHC) Con una tasa de 5,9 por cada mil nacidos vivos, Artemisa registra el cuarto mejor indicador del país, superada por Sancti Spíritus, Pinar del Río y Holguín.
(2025-01-05). 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.
(2025-01-05). An American Honor No Longer Means Anything. thealtworld.com Everything Biden Touches Turns to Excrement. And now he has destroyed the US Medal of Freedom by awarding it to two crooks, one of whom Elon Musk says hates humanity. Hillary Clinton, whose 2016 presidential campaign financed the fake Steele Dossier that disrupted President Trump's first term with accusations that he conspired with Russian President Putin to "interfere" in the 2016 election, was a Medal of Freedom recipient. | George Soros, who made his billions by conspiring against the currency of the UK, America's most reliable ally, is another recipient. Soros' money is believed to have put in office the thre…
(2025-01-05). New Year's Attacks by Green Beret & Army Veteran: Does Militarism Abroad Fuel Violence at Home? scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-05). Claudia Sheinbaum Debunks NY Times Report on Fentanyl Production. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-05). Postal workers at Mount Pleasant oppose CWU Framework Agreement with Kretinsky's takeover of Royal Mail. wsws.org A World Socialist Web Site reporting team campaigned on Friday at the Mount Pleasant mail centre in London for the online meeting on Sunday of…
(2025-01-05). Unions slam proposal to trade higher salaries for lower pensions in bid to avert public sector strikes. leftfootforward.org Plans are reportedly being considered which could see millions of teachers, nurses and civil servants offered higher salaries in return for lower pensions. | The proposed reform is aimed at retaining public sector staff and averting future public sector strikes over pay. But it has been criticised by unions, who have labelled it "dangerous." | Richard Munn, Unite's national health officer, said: "This is nothing more than rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic. The real issue is about providing more investment in public services. Lower pensions would force workers to work even longer, when too many are alre…
(2025-01-05). Strike by teachers over pay at 32 sixth form colleges in England continues into New Year. wsws.org Sixth form colleges that have transformed into academies (state-funded but privately run) have been granted funding for a paltry teacher pay rise through…
(2025-01-05). US, UK launch fresh aerial strikes on Yemen's Sa'ada. presstv.ir US and British forces have conducted three airstrikes targeting Yemen's northwestern city of Sa'ada, mere days following the alliance's aerial bombardment of the western coastal province of Hudaydah.
(2025-01-05). Bariatric surgery helps pastor strike the right chord. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eric Mason after surgery Eric Mason Sr. is many things — pastor, bishop, educator, nonprofit director, mentor, husband, father and grandfather — but one of the activities he enjoys most is singing. Because of his work, Eric, 55, travels a lot — both near his home in Savannah, Georgia, and beyond — preaching to different congregations and, often, leading them in song. He's even recorded three CDs. So when he noticed he couldn't hold a…
(2025-01-05). One Man Spent Years Infiltrating a Far Right Militia — This Is What He Found. truthout.org John Williams kept a backpack filled with everything he'd need to go on the run: three pairs of socks; a few hundred dollars cash; makeshift disguises and lock-picking gear; medical supplies, vitamins and high-calorie energy gels; and thumb drives that each held more than 100 gigabytes of encrypted documents, which he would quickly distribute if he were about to be arrested or killed. |
(2025-01-05). Muslim Advocates Ramp Up the Fight for Reproductive Justice. truthout.org On a family visit to Pakistan in 2000, Bursha Munifasa, then 23, discovered she was pregnant. She sat with her husband in their parked car after an ultrasound, staring at her medical report, unable to decipher what "pregnancy positive" meant. No one had said a word about pregnancy during her appointment. "I was so naive," she recalls, sitting in her home in the Chicago suburbs where she's… |
(2025-01-05). Turkey jails 7 journalists and media workers, places 1 under house arrest. evrensel.net
(2025-01-05). EcoWaste Coalition Uncovers Toxic Lead in More Painted Tumblers. pressenza.com 
5 January 2025, Quezon City. With the onset of 2025, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition wasted no time in warning the public against potential lead exposure hazards in some stainless steel water tumblers being marketed for children's use. | Last December 2024, the group procured four brightly painted tumblers from retail stores located in Mandaue and Manila Cities of which three are decorated with cartoon characters. These stainless steel reusable water containers are decorated with paints containing lead way above the 90 parts per million (ppm) limit. | As per X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) screening conduc…
(2025-01-05). Behold, Be Awake: BCU Graduate School Hosts Advent Recollection. pressenza.com 
By: Lourdes A. Bela-o and Genevieve B. Kupang | A heartfelt expression of gratitude for the blessings of 2024 and a time to reflect on the spirit of the Advent Season was held on December 12, 2024 at the Dr. Margarita Joven Fernandez Function Hall. Together, the Graduate School Family of Baguio Central University embraced the themes of hope and renewal as they thanked the Lord for His bountiful guidance and grace. They gathered for an enriching Advent recollection themed "Behold, Be Awake." ⚪ Dr. Lilian Pagulongan, Graduate School Faculty, prays, 'Come, Lord Jesus, come into our hearts and fill us with Your…
(2025-01-05). Tommy Robinson speaks out from prison. expose-news.com The establishment hates Tommy Robinson. Why? Because he is a working-class lad standing up for the working class and the "elites" don't like it. Despite corporate media's demonisation of him, he has …
(2025-01-05). Developers eye Louisiana, Texas coasts for offshore carbon storage. grist.org 
The fishers in Gulf of Mexico waters off Cameron Parish, Louisiana, estimate their catch has fallen catastrophically from 1 million tons a season to 150,000 tons since the first liquefied natural gas terminal in the parish began operating eight years ago. | Now, a new industry is being developed in the waters that were once the most productive grounds in the nation for fish, shrimp, and oysters. | A company called OnStream CO2 is developing the
(2025-01-05). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-05). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-05). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
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(2025-01-05). 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.
(2025-01-05). 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.
(2025-01-05). Iranian foreign minister: Resistance Axis cannot be eliminated. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi describes the Axis of Resistance as a "holy cause" that cannot be destroyed by weapons and the martyrdom of its leaders.
(2025-01-05). The danger of Mubtadi'ah. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The Fitna (instigated) by a Mubtadi undermines the foundation of the religion, while the Fitna of a sinner pertains to forbidden desires. Unlike a sinner, the Mubtadi obstructs people's path to the straight …
(2025-01-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Update adult vaccinations for a new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Whether it's the annual flu shot,…
(2025-01-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-01-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can vitamin C keep the common cold away? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Winter is flu and cold season. Will taking in more vitamin C keep you healthier and prevent illness? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains more about the health benefits of vitamin C in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/uo0fL-RI3x0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Want to keep the common cold…
(2025-01-05). Advances in pancreatic cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Pancreatic cancer screening has advanced significantly in recent years. There are now research-based guidelines on screening for people at high risk of developing the disease, and researchers are collaborating to develop new screening approaches involving genetic testing and artificial intelligence (AI). "We have high-quality studies from the U.S. and Europe that show screening can detect cancer at an earlier stage and that detection leads to better overall outcomes — most notably, improved survival,"…
(2025-01-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had stomach issues my whole life, and it seems like my trips to the bathroom are becoming more frequent lately. I've heard of IBD. What is it? What are its symptoms? What can help me if I am diagnosed? ANSWER: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that usually impacts the gastrointestinal tract. IBD is an umbrella term for either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, which are two different conditions with similar origins and inflammatory processes…
(2025-01-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have hypothyroidism? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You've been feeling fatigued and have gained some weight. It could be just a sign that you're getting older, but there might be a chance these general symptoms are caused by hypothyroidism. Dr. Victor Bernet, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, says a blood test can confirm the condition, also called underactive thyroid. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/yS2OhBk-LbM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2025-01-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tonsil cancer: What is it and how do you prevent it. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Katherine Price talks with a patient about head and neck cancer DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother had lingering hoarseness and a sore throat. When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He's in treatment, but it's been tough. Chemo makes him sick, and radiation is doing a number on his throat and salivary glands, making it hard to eat. He's on a feeding tube, but he has lost a lot of…
(2025-01-05). Treating advanced prostate cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Shutterstock Advanced prostate cancer is cancer that has spread beyond the prostate to distant parts of the body. It is also called metastatic or stage 4 prostate cancer. While most advanced prostate cancer is incurable, treatments can slow or shrink the cancer, reduce symptoms and extend a person's life. Recent advancements in diagnostic techniques and new treatments have improved the survival rate for advanced prostate cancer. "A variety of treatments, including hormonal treatments, can control the…
(2025-01-05). What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician offers tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the U.S. When you get sick, it's helpful to understand how to manage your symptoms effectively, especially if you're at higher risk for complications. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, offers tips for managing common viral illnesses and when to seek medical care. Recognizing symptoms Flu symptoms include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever, body aches…
(2025-01-05). 10 pioneering studies from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine in 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2024, collaborative efforts with Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine led to significant advances in understanding the biology that shapes health and disease. From new treatments for rare diseases to artificial intelligence-powered tools that help personalize care, these 10 studies exemplify this year's transformative progress. 1. Innovative tool measures health of a person's gut microbiome Mayo Clinic researchers, led by Jaeyun Sung, Ph.D., developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex…
(2025-01-05). Minnesota Partnership awards four collaborative research grants for 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics (MNP) has announced its four research awardees for 2024. MNP is funded by the State of Minnesota and provides support for innovative research conducted by teams from the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Mayo Clinic. Totaling $3 million, this year's awards support innovative projects on cognitive aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer and pulmonary hypertension. They are: An essential role for complement signaling in microglia on…
(2025-01-05). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Pokémon party at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brings joy, lasting memories In his 5 years, Arthur has lived much of his life in the hospital because of terminal cancer. That's where he met Kevin Pike, a security ambassador at Mayo Clinic, who ignited a passion for Pokémon in Arthur. So much so that Arthur, with Kevin's help…
(2025-01-05). Mayo flags at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At the direction of an executive order issued by President Joe Biden, Mayo Clinic has lowered its flags at all locations to half-staff until sunset on Jan. 30, 2025, in honor and remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter. Mayo Clinic remembers the life of former President Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at age 100. Mayo Clinic teams were privileged to connect with the American statesman during his lifetime. "We are saddened by the loss…
(2025-01-05). Algerian social media influencer detained in France. newarab.com 
(2025-01-05). Fighting between SNA, SDF over two days kills at least 101. newarab.com
(2025-01-05). Sudan's army chief welcomes Turkish offer to resolve conflict. newarab.com In early December, Turkish President
(2025-01-05). Salah targets Premier League glory in 'last year' at Liverpool. newarab.com 
The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot's team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. | The Egypt forward has scored 17 goals and provided 13 assists in 18 Premier League games this season ahead of the vis…
(2025-01-05). Tehran protests Italy's 'illegal' arrest of Iranian sought by US. newarab.com 
"Given the continued detention of Iranian citizen Mr. Mohammad Abedini by Abedini, 38, was arrest…
(2025-01-05). Self immolation attempts by two youths as Pithampur protest gains momentum. ummid.com Following the transfer of abandoned Union Carbide pesticide factory's hazardous waste from Bhopal for incineration to Pithampur the whole city is on the boil.
(2025-01-05). 12 dead, 30 injured as vehicle rams into crowd in New Orleans, U.S. ummid.com At least 12 people have been killed and about 30 others are injured as a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in central New Orleans City of the United States Wednesday morning, according to local media reports.
(2025-01-05). Fact Check: Has this Pakistani boy married his own mother? ummid.com A viral video showing a Pakistani boy arranging her mother's second marriage is being shared with a false claim that he himself has married his mother.
(2025-01-05). Fearing they will be sold, Arshad kills mother, 4 sisters. ummid.com Fearing that the land mafia will sell his mother and sisters to traffickers, Arshad (24), a resident of Uttar Pradesh, killed them and released a video detailing why he took the extreme step.
(2025-01-05). More young Muslims travelling to Makkah for Umrah. ummid.com More and more Muslims in young age are travelling to Makkah to perform Umrah, the latest data showed.
(2025-01-05). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-05). Explained: How Hormonal Changes Cause Breast Cancer. ummid.com Despite the fact that these hormonal changes are normal, there could be a chance that they might increase the risk of having health issues such as breast cancer.
(2025-01-05). Health Alert: Shoulder pain can be sign of lung cancer. ummid.com After a long day at the office or post an intense workout session and some heavy lifting, a shoulder pain is quite common.
(2025-01-05). Important Aspects of Change World Needs to Address. ummid.com While world discourse on various issues has increased as never before with the rapid spread of media, social media, research institutions and think-tanks, at the same time, it is disturbing to realize that the most important issues and tasks are getting increasingly neglected.
(2025-01-05). NEET UG 2025 Syllabus Released, Registration Starts Soon. ummid.com NEET UG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' the syllabus and curriculum of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, popularly known as NEET UG, likely to be held in May 2025.
(2025-01-05). Why hate mongers enjoying impunity despite "Supreme Leaders' diktats" ummid.com The 'Supreme Leaders' Bhagwat and Modi are witnessing right in front of their eyes that the Genie can be unleashed from the bottle, but to put it back is a task, which is close to impossible.
(2025-01-05). Unveiling How Modi Govt Manipulated India's Image. ummid.com The narrative of "New India" projected under the Narendra Modi Government has been a saga of meticulous curation, strategic concealment, and calculated misrepresentation.
(2025-01-05). Convictions in 2018 Kasganj Communal Riots. ummid.com Most of those arrested in the Kasganj Communal Riot Case appeared to be innocent Muslims who were detained arbitrarily by the police.
(2025-01-05). Eye pupil size helps understand memory function. ummid.com A team of researchers from Cornell University in the US in a new study found that the size of the eye pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories…
(2025-01-05). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-05). One Nation One Subscription — Steps to Join. ummid.com The Government of India has started online registration for One Nation One Subscription, popularly known as ONOS Scheme, through the official website onos.gov.in.
(2025-01-05). Saffron Policing at Hyderabad Book Fair. ummid.com The Saffron Policing at the Hyderabad Book Fair serves as a stark reminder of the growing intolerance toward intellectual freedom and pluralistic discourse in society.
(2025-01-05). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-05). Watch: The video that landed European tourists in Dubai Police net. ummid.com The European tourists, who have been at the centre of a massive outrage following a video showing them mocking a Muslim couple went viral, finally landed in Dubai Police net.
(2025-01-05). CBSE schools in Kishanganj asked to teach Urdu. ummid.com The District Education Department in Kishanganj, Bihar has made teaching of Urdu compulsory in the private schools affiliated with the Central Board of Education (CBSE).
(2025-01-05). Eclipse 2025: 02 Solar, 02 Lunar; Only 1 visible in India. ummid.com The New Year 2025 will have a total of 04 eclipses — two solar and two lunar. But only one of these celestial events — September 2025 Full Lunar Eclipse, will be visible in India.
(2025-01-05). 25 year old man kills mother over land dispute. independent.co.ug 
Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pascal Mugisha 25, a resident of Kanyabuhuka cell, Kukukuru ward in Mpeefu ya Sande town council has been arrested for hacking his mother to death over land. He reportedly hacked his mother Madridah Nyiramanwa 50 on Saturday. Mugisha attacked Nyiramanwa at her home and hacked her severally on the head, …
(2025-01-05). Arsenal misses chance to pressure Liverpool's leading position in Premier League. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal missed the chance to narrow Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to three points when it was held to a 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday. Although 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri put it ahead after 16 minutes after Mikel Merino's neat flick, Arsenal failed to …
(2025-01-05). Bunyoro leaders want gov't to tackle land evictions in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region have tasked the government to prioritize tackling the continuous land eviction and grabbing cases in 2025. According to the leaders, the government should come up with a robust land management system to avert speculators and grabbers from invading the Bunyoro sub-region to cause havoc …
(2025-01-05). CENSUS REPORT: Half of Uganda's population is under 18. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's total population as of May 2024 stood at 45,905,417, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 2.9% since 2014. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released the final results of the National Population and Housing Census 2024, offering a detailed snapshot of Uganda's demographic and socio-economic landscape. …
(2025-01-05). Hoima hospital hit by drug shortage. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is battling an acute shortage of drugs and medical supplies. Statistics at the hospital indicate that the facility receives between 800 to 1,000 patients daily exerting pressure on the few available drugs allocated to the hospital. Records at the regional health facility further show that …
(2025-01-05). Hoima hospital overwhelmed by patients seeking ICU services. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is overwhelmed by the number of patients in need of Intensive care unit (ICU) services. Statistics at the hospital indicate that at least 30 patients in need of Intensive care Unit services are admitted every week yet it does not possess the specialized infrastructure and equipment …
(2025-01-05). Kotido residents want police outpost restored. independent.co.ug 
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Rengen Sub County in Kotido district have asked the district security committee to reinstate Lominit police outpost. The police outpost was constructed in 2023 and 30 police personnel were deployed at the outpost, however, they were withdrawn and the outpost closed. Lochode Apakirwat the LCI Vice-chairperson of Kaekar …
(2025-01-05). Lack of public toilets in Makerere III Parish irks residents. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Makerere III Parish in Kawempe Division have expressed concern over the absence of adequate basic public sanitary facilities. Makerere III Parish is comprised of villages that include Kibe Zone, Sebina Zone, Dobbi Zone, Kigundu Zone, Good Hope Zone, and Mayinja Zone. Haruna Ssali, the Environment and Public Health …
(2025-01-05). Over 800 student leaders begin patriotism training. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) at the Office of the President, Hellen Seku has cautioned young leaders against the dangers of drug abuse. Addressing over 800 student leaders from various universities and tertiary institutions, Seku emphasized prioritizing their well-being and prospects. Seku advised the students …
(2025-01-05). Maj Gen Nabasa hands over 3rd division office to Brig Gen Sserunkuma. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has taken over the office as the third division commander of Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) replacing Maj Gen Don William Nabasa. His predecessor, Maj Gen Nabasa handed over the office to Sserunkuma on Thursday at division headquarters in Moroto district. Col Allan Kyangungu who has …
(2025-01-05). Uganda, Egypt back AU role in supporting Somali government. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stressed Friday the new African Union (AU) Mission's pivotal role in supporting the government in Somalia, according to an Egyptian presidential statement. This came during a phone call during which both leaders reaffirmed their countries' support for Somalia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. On 27 December, …
(2025-01-05). Uganda to Host the AU Summit on Agriculture Development. plusnews.ug 
For three working days, 9th —11th January 2025, in the Speke Resort Conference Centre in Uganda's capital, Kampala, the African Union Commission (AUC) will host the Extraordinary Summit on…
(2025-01-05). M23 Dislodges FARDC from Two Positions in Masisi Territory. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement (M23) has dislodged the Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (patriots) from two positions as fighting rages on Friday in Masisi territory, North Kivu province. Heavy fighting resumed on Thursday in the territory after some days of lull. On Friday …
(2025-01-05). Maj Gen Don Nabasa is New Joint Staff Policy and Strategy of UPDF. plusnews.ug 
Major General Don Nabasa has officially handed over command of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) to Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma. The ceremony, which celebrated the joint security forces' contribution to peace in Karamoja and surrounding regions of Greater Eastern Uganda, marked the conclusion of Maj Gen Nabasa's tenure. He …
(2025-01-05). War in North Kivu: M23 Captures Katale Town. plusnews.ug The March 23 Movement (M23) has claimed the capture of Katale town in Masisi territory, North Kivu province. The town was captured on Friday after heavy fighting with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (patriots). Katale is the last lock of the …
(2025-01-05). Court Quashes Resolutions Against Mufti Mubajje, Calls for Arbitration. plusnews.ug 
The High Court in Kampala has quashed the resolutions made by some of the members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council -UMSC General Assembly in 2023, in which they ousted the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, from office. In his judgement on Friday, Justice Dr Douglas Singiza, without making any declaration on the merits of the …
(2025-01-05). D-Day: Issuance of Digital Plates for Private Vehicles Starts Tomorrow. plusnews.ug 
Issuance of the digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles is set to commence tomorrow, Monday. In November 2023, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) Project was launched and Digital number plates were rolled out starting with government vehicles. In November 2024, the system was rolled out for motorcycles and tricycles. Implementation of …
(2025-01-05). Man Who Shot Passenger in Taxi Arrested. plusnews.ug 
The hunt for the man who shot into a taxi and injured a 12 year old boy has come to an end after joint security team apprehended the culprit. The suspect has been identified as Mohammed Kitaka. Kitaka shot into a passenger taxi at around 9: 25pm at Kyebando, Kawempe Division and injured Edrine Babalanda who …
(2025-01-05). Mpuuga Wants Museveni's Directive on Police Bond Subjected to Referendum. plusnews.ug 
The Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mathias Mpuuga has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to subject Ugandans to a referendum on whether suspects should be denied police bond and bail. In his message to the nation on the New Year, President Museveni reiterated his call on the Judiciary to reconsider giving bail and directed the police …
(2025-01-05). The UK government and corporate media's blatant propaganda in an attempt to convince the public that digital IDs will benefit them. expose-news.com The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is intensifying its push for a digital identity system, with the launch of the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes and its Digital …
(2025-01-05). Billionaires grovel to convicted felon Donald J. Trump before his inauguration. indybay.org Drawing by famed artist Ann Carolyn Telnaes, of Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, Los Angeles Times publisher Patrick Soon-Shiong and Meta/Facebook head Mark Zuckerberg, groveling on bended knee before the convicted felon Donald J. Trump!
(2025-01-05). 
Modo Avión: El primero del 25. cubadebate.cu Hola hola a todos, por aquí empezando el año y vibrando alto en este primer vuelo del 2025. Dicen que año nuevo, vida nueva, así que ya lo coquette no se usa, la moda demure es lo que está en el boom. Y si no lo entiendes muy bien, no te juzgamos, a nosotros tampoco nos queda claro.
(2025-01-05). A llenar el vaso todos. cubadebate.cu Si te domina el hastío y el síndrome del fracaso/ cuando te enseñen el vaso lo hallarás medio vacío/ Pero si luchas con brío
| buscando sentirte pleno, si te esfuerzas por lo bueno/ y valioso de la vida, el mismo vaso, enseguida / lo vas a hallar medio lleno/ Y entonces podrás llenarlo poco a poco, gota a gota,/ sin pensar en la derrota que supone no lograrlo.
(2025-01-05). Descubren origen de la "misteriosa erupción" que provocó un enfriamiento en la Tierra en 1831. cubadebate.cu Según un artículo publicado esta semana en la revista Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, un grupo de científicos de la Universidad de Saint Andrews (Escocia, Reino Unido) ha descubierto que el volcán Zavaritskii, situado en las islas Kuriles (Rusia), fue el origen de la "misteriosa erupción" que provocó un enfriamiento en la Tierra en 1831.
(2025-01-05). Díaz-Canel y Marrero felicitan a la PNR por su aniversario 66. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez felicitó a la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR), que arriba hoy a su 66 aniversario. La PNR surgió por iniciativa del entonces comandante Raúl Castro, jefe del Segundo Frente Oriental Frank País García, con la encomienda prioritaria de preservar el orden público, la tranquilidad ciudadana y la seguridad vial.
(2025-01-05). EEUU: Puente ferroviario colapsa en Oregón mientras cruzaba un tren de carga con productos químicos. cubadebate.cu La víspera se derribó un puente ferroviario a las afueras de la ciudad de Corvallis, en el estado de Oregón (EE.UU.). En ese momento, informó la policía local, cruzaba un tren de carga con productos químicos. El descarrilamiento provocó que uno de los 19 vagones del convoy, que transportaba urea, cayera al río Mary. Otros dos vagones quedaron inestables.
(2025-01-05). Listo nuevo cohete New Glenn de Blue Origin para su primer lanzamiento. cubadebate.cu El nuevo cohete New Glenn de la empresa Blue Origin de Jeff Bezos, de aproximadamente 98 metros de altura está listo para su primer lanzamiento desde una plataforma en Florida la semana que viene, informan medios locales. "Próxima parada, lanzamiento", escribió Bezos en sus redes sociales a finales de diciembre, adjuntando un video con el cohete.
(2025-01-05). Conoce la web con la que podemos saber todo lo que averiguan con cada imagen en Google. cubadebate.cu Comparar a Google con el "Gran Hermano" ya es tradición. El ojo que todo lo ve. La máquina de información global. Google tiene acceso a millones de fotos y archivos y sobre cada uno de ellos son capaces de extraer una gran cantidad de datos para seguir alimentando sus sistemas. Cada año que pasa, la maquinaría está más perfilada y la IA es más inteligente.
(2025-01-05). Continúa la 15 Bienal de La Habana con atractivo programa en enero. cubadebate.cu La 15 Bienal de La Habana, prevista hasta el 28 de febrero de 2025, continúa en enero con un programa que llevará las artes visuales hasta diferentes espacios expositivos, sedes del evento más importante de las artes visuales en la Mayor de las Antillas. El 7 de enero comienza el "Recorrido Bienal" desde la Estación Cultural Línea y 18.
(2025-01-05). Trump aparece con la primera ministra italiana en su club de Florida. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump, hizo una aparición con la primera ministra de Italia, Giorgia Meloni, la segunda líder mundial en reunirse con Trump en su club Mar-a-Lago después de su victoria electoral en noviembre; el primero en hacerlo fue Milei. El primer ministro canadiense, Justin Trudeau, y el primer ministro de Hungría, Viktor Orbán, también viajaron a Florida.
(2025-01-05). Venezuela: Ratifican a Jorge Rodríguez como presidente de la Asamblea Nacional. cubadebate.cu Como parte de la sesión de Instalación de Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, luego de someter a votación las dos propuestas en mesa para la presidencia del órgano para el periodo 2025-2026, los diputados ratificaron por mayoría a Jorge Rodríguez Gómez como su presidente. Nombraron una vez más a América Pérez como segunda vicepresidenta.
(2025-01-05). Cuba prepara segunda edición del Ballet Beyond Borders. cubadebate.cu Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba (LADC) y Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater, de Estados Unidos, unen voluntades y esfuerzos para desarrollar la segunda edición de Ballet Beyond Borders (BBB) HAVBANA 2025, del 7 al 11 de enero. La fundadora del Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre y de BBB, Charlene Carey, implantó el evento por primera vez en Montana.
(2025-01-05). Papa Francisco advierte el peligro del acoso escolar. cubadebate.cu El acoso escolar prepara a los alumnos para la guerra y no para la paz, afirmó el papa Francisco en un discurso pronunciado el sábado ante un grupo de educadores católicos en el Vaticano, recoge ANSA. "En la escuela se puede imaginar la paz, es decir, sentar las bases de un mundo más justo y fraterno, (…)", destacó.
(2025-01-05). UNE pronostica afectación de 693 MW durante pico nocturno de este domingo. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio desde las 07: 32 horas de la mañana hasta las 14: 10 horas por altas transferencias hacia la zona centro oriental. Se afectó nuevamente el servicio a las 14: 30 horas por déficit de generación hasta las 20: 52 horas, con mayor incidencia en la zona centro oriental. La máxima afectación fue de 767 MW a las 18: 20.