(2025-01-22). 1/18-1/20 Palestine Actions in NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
Despite changes in administration and the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire, activists across New Jersey continue to rally and mobilize in support of Palestine. Recent events demonstrate the ongoing solidarity efforts in the region. | South Jersey for Gaza Rally in Collingswood (January 18, 2025) | On Saturday, January 18, 2025, South Jersey for Gaza (SJ for Gaza)
(2025-01-22). Rights activist charged for pro-Palestine campaign in Jersey. presstv.ir A pro-Palestine campaigner and human rights activist has been arrested and charged in the self-governing British island country of Jersey for defending Palestinians.
(2025-01-22). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org Eleven organisations, including OMCT and FIDH within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country.
We, the undersigned 11 organisations, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). As gold prices surge, Ghana faces 'looming crisis' over illegal mining. aljazeera.com Illegal and small-scale mining known as galamsey is contaminating the country's rivers and soil, activists say.
(2025-01-22). Palestine Action are occupying the offices of Aviva — complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co 
From 7.30am on Wednesday 22 January, Palestine Action begun occupying 'The Aviva Centre' in Bristol over its ongoing complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. One activist is on top of the overhang of the 'UK's largest insurer': BREAKING: Palestine Action is occupying 'The Aviva Centre' in Bristol. Aviva insures UAV Engines, a drone factory owned […] | By
(2025-01-22). Columbia vows action against protesters who disrupted historian's first class on modern Israeli history. haaretz.com Masked pro-Palestine activists burst into the classroom, banged on drums, chanted 'Free Palestine' and handed out posters that read 'Crush Zionism,' on the first day of the spring semester…
(2025-01-22). Immigrant Activist Ravi Ragbir Speaks After Biden's Last-Minute Pardon Saved Him from Deportation. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration has begun its crackdown on immigrant communities in the United States, with the Department of Homeland Security announcing Tuesday it will allow federal agents to conduct raids at schools, houses of worship and hospitals, ending a yearslong policy that banned Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from arresting people at these sensitive locations. This comes a day after President Trump signed a series of executive orders that included declaring a "national emergency" at the southern border, launching mass raids and deportations, restricting federal funds from sanctuary ci…
(2025-01-22). Activist group posing as the "European Federation of Journalists" stop using Twitter as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the President of the United States. expose-news.com The European Federation of Journalists ("EFJ") is the largest organisation of journalists in Europe, so it is claimed, representing over 295,000 journalists in 74 journalists' organisations across 44 countries. On 20 January …
(2025-01-22). Greenpeace protestors urge leaders at World Economic Forum to tax the super-rich. leftfootforward.org Greenpeace activists have disrupted the World Economic Forum's annual summit in Davos, Switzerland, with a series of protests. | Protestors briefly blocked the ski resort's heliport and attached inflatable ball-and-chains to three private jets parked next to the airport runway. | They also placed stickers on the planes reading: "CONFISCATED: Time to Tax the Super-Rich." | In a statement, Greenpeace said the protest aimed to "hold polluting elites accountable and calls on governments to tax the super-rich to fund climate, environmental and social action". | Data from the flight tracker website Flightradar24 sho…
(2025-01-22). Hyperimperialism, The Fall Of Syria And Capitalist Gangsters. popularresistance.org As 2025 begins, California is on fire. And it feels like much of the rest of the world is burning, too. From the slaughter in the Middle East to a new Cold War brewing in Asia, everywhere we look is filled with uncertainty. | At home, the California wildfires have exposed much of the true face of capitalism. From prison laborers risking their lives for pennies by fighting the blazes to massive price hikes for rents in Southern California, the U.S. is crumbling. | Yet externally, America is as aggressive as ever. Only last month, it helped force through a coup against the Assad government in Syria, and Trump has m…
(2025-01-22). Elon Musk's 'come-to-Zionism moment' and his DOGE dancing troupe. newarab.com 
Elon Musk, the obscenely wealthy, self-appointed messiah of the digital age, wields influence like a neural network running on overload. | Hailed by some as a genius in the pantheon of Western capitalism, his ventures range from
(2025-01-22). Hotel fire in Turkey: A preventable massacre. wsws.org The disaster is an indictment of the entire ruling elite, including capitalist corporations and officials, who failed to take even the most basic safety precautions against fire and similar hazards for reasons of cost.
(2025-01-22). Jenin: In a Wide-Scale Attack Israeli Forces Kill 9 Palestinians, Injure 40. imemc.org 
| On Tuesday, nine Palestinians were killed, including a child, and dozens were injured, including at least three doctors, as a result of a large-scale Israeli attack on the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern occupied West Bank. | The Health Ministry announced that nine Palestinians were killed and more than 35 were injured, identifying the slain Palestinians as;…
(2025-01-22). Bat Shit Insane Religious Fanaticism Is A Requirement For US Empire Managers. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The world is ruled by religious fanatics with nukes.
(2025-01-22). Headlines for January 22, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Takes Steps to Weaponize Justice Department, Reassigning Key Prosecutors, 22 States Sue to Block Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship, Trump Administration to Allow ICE Raids at Churches, Hospitals and Schools, Israeli Forces Raid Jenin, Killing 10 Palestinians, Newly Freed Palestinians Describe Torture and Ill-Treatment in Israeli Jails, Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Child in Southern Gaza Despite Ceasefire, Four Injured in Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack, Israeli General Who Led Campaign That Devastated Gaza to Resign over October 7 Failures, Trump's U.N. Ambassador Pick Elise Stefanik Say…
(2025-01-22). Day 1: Gaza Ceasefire. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-22). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Netanyahu's war cabinet vote today. ummid.com Qatar and the United States Wednesday January 15, 2025 confirmed Palestinian Resistance Groups led by Hamas and Israel have finalised the deal to end over 15-month long war in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian lands.
(2025-01-22). Hamas-Israel Ceasefire: Salute to People of Gaza. ummid.com Despite round the clock terror and horrifying attacks in the last 15 months, the ordinary people of Gaza exhibited remarkable patience for which they deserve acclaim.
(2025-01-22). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: The Real Winner. ummid.com Though, both the outgoing and the incoming presidents – Biden and Trump, claimed it as their victory, yet in real terms, the deal fructified due to Trump's adamant and no-nonsense attitude in dealing with Netanyahu.
(2025-01-22). El-Sisi, Putin discuss Gaza, Syria, economic ties. plenglish.com Cairo, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly discussed the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Syria, and the development of economic relations between the two countries.
(2025-01-22). Gaza's 2025 Ceasefire: Not about Peace. fpif.org Two weeks ago, as aid trucks rolled into Gaza for the first time in months, the world breathed a collective sigh of relief. After 467 days of brutal warfare that killed over
(2025-01-22). Israel has ramped up West Bank raids to 'distract' from ceasefire, says analyst. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Israeli forces have been ramping up operations in the occupied West Bank— mainly the Jenin refugee camp — to "distract" from the Gaza ceasefire deal, says political analyst Dr Mohamad Elmasry. The Qatari professor said the ceasefire was being viewed domestically as a "spectacular failure" for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "The ceasefire…
(2025-01-22). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-22). Israeli captives return with smiles and goody bags, Palestinian abductees with scars. presstv.ir Following the ceasefire deal, Israeli captives were released with goody bags, while Palestinian detainees came home with their hair turned white from the ordeal.
(2025-01-22). Why Vivek Ramaswamy Abruptly Quit DOGE? Republican Drops Big Hint On X | Musk Behind Exit Plot. hindustantimes.com U.S. politician Vivek Ramaswamy has made headlines by abruptly resigning from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role he was appointed to by President Donald Trump. His departure comes just hours after Trump's inauguration, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation about the reasons behind this sudden exit. In his statement, Ramaswamy expressed gratitude for the opportunity to help establish DOGE and voiced confidence in Elon Musk's ability to lead the initiative moving forward. Watch the video for more details.
(2025-01-22). At least 10,000 schools destroyed in Syria's war. plenglish.com Damascus, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Education of the Syrian Interim Government, reported that some 10,000 educational centers were damaged during the war that has ravaged this Arab nation since 2011.
(2025-01-22). Australian governments exploit murky antisemitic incidents to attack democratic rights. wsws.org At least some of the incidents appear designed to discredit Palestinian supporters and Muslims, while promoting actual antisemitism.
(2025-01-22). Death of Miners in South Africa a Government Failure. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police maintain a cordon around shaft 11 during rescue operations for trapped miners at the abandoned Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, January 14, 2025. | © 2025 Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images…
(2025-01-22). Yemen releases crew of UK-owned ship after Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Yemen says it freed the crew of the cargo in support of the ceasefire in Gaza.
(2025-01-22). 'Skull without a jaw': Gaza survivors search for what remains of the dead. aljazeera.com Palestinians are taking the opportunity provided by the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to search for the remains of loved ones.
(2025-01-22). Guizhou sets sights on becoming China's national computing power hub. tvbrics.com 
The province will advance 75 key projects, including a global intelligent computing centre…
(2025-01-22). 'Arduous and difficult': Palestinians search for bodies under the Gaza rubble. haaretz.com As the ceasefire begins, a Gaza civil defense spokesman stated that up to 10,000 bodies may still be trapped under rubble, with around 2,800 bodies "evaporated" in Israeli bombings…
(2025-01-22). MPs to Consider Bill Likely to Cause Mass Starvation, Death, Disease and Societal Collapse in Near Future. wattsupwiththat.com
(2025-01-22). Scotch Plains / Fanwood School Admin on Notice: Respect Free Speech Rights of Staff! fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's Note: FightBackBetter wholeheartedly condemns the harassment and job threats to this teacher who did nothing but say the truth…
(2025-01-22). Israel Isn't Leaving Syria: Settlement Plans Signal a Permanent Land Grab. mintpressnews.com 
Israel wasted no time following the abrupt collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Within hours of Assad's fall on December 8, 2024, Israeli forces More than a month later, Israeli troops remain stationed in the United Nations-patrolled area — raiding government buildings and summoning residents for <...
(2025-01-22). Repost from Palestinian Youth Movement: Military Vehicles Being Shipped Out of the Port of Elizabeth to Israel / Protest Wed 1/22 4pm Elizabeth NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
Leaked photos from New Jersey's Port of Elizabeth confirms research conducted by the Palestinian Youth Movement and Progressive International on…
(2025-01-22). Ethiopia highlights success on country's digital transformation. tvbrics.com 
Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy aims to create an inclusive and prosperous digital future for Ethiopia, building on the successes of ongoing initiatives…
(2025-01-22). Video: New videos capture extent of Gaza destruction. aljazeera.com Videos filmed in the first days of the Gaza ceasefire have shown the extent of the destruction there.
(2025-01-22). Palestinians return to rubble in 'uninhabitable' north Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-01-22). More than 2,400 aid trucks enter Gaza under ceasefire. newarab.com 
Nearly 900 humanitarian aid trucks entered the The latest arrivals bring the three-day total to more than 2,400 trucks entering the enclave. | Throughout the 15-month war, the UN has described its humanitarian operation as opportunistic – facing problems with Isra…
(2025-01-22). Gaza aid a 'drop in the ocean' after Israel's suffocating siege. newarab.com 
Hundreds of The
(2025-01-22). Netanyahu 'refuses to inform public' of Gaza ceasefire deal text. newarab.com 
Netanyahu's office only published the text showing the cabinet's agreement to the deal, leaving out several details explaining the ceasefire in full.
(2025-01-22). Ten killed in Israel's Jenin raid as Gaza ceasefire holds. newarab.com 
Israeli forces launched a major assault on the northern occupied West Bank city of Jenin, bombing and storming the area in a At least The UN Human Rights Office has also reported s…
(2025-01-22). Qatar working on the second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
The comments, made by Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari come after Israel freed 90 Palestinian women and children held in Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli captives…
(2025-01-22). Smotrich's son wins land plot on demolished Bedouin village. newarab.com 
Bnaya Smotrich, the son of far-right The residents of Umm al-Hiran were forcibly removed last year, despite a court ruling affirming their authoris…
(2025-01-22). UN experts urge Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China. newarab.com 
United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand not to send 48 Human rights groups and some Thai lawmakers have raised concerns in the past week that the transfer to China of the Uyghurs, who have been held in immigration detention for more than a decade, was imminent. The government has said it has…
(2025-01-22). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Azerbaijan: Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at Winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (CoE).
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(2025-01-22). Virginia Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights Amendments. truthout.org Democratic lawmakers in Virginia have advanced three constitutional amendments to restore voting rights, protect reproductive freedoms and enshrine marriage equality in the state's highest governing document. The measures passed within Virginia's House of Delegates last week, mainly along partisan lines, with all Democrats in the chamber voting in support of them and most of the Republican… |
(2025-01-22). Trump Needs Public Cooperation to Enact a Fascist Vision. Here's How We Refuse. truthout.org It's easy to feel discouraged in these times. The early days of the second Trump administration have been grim and destabilizing. In a flurry of day one executive orders, Trump's edicts included momentous attacks on trans rights, an unconstitutional effort to end birthright citizenship, and policy changes that will imperil the natural world. One of Trump's executive orders signaled the United… |
(2025-01-22). 'Decolonise' aid urgent call from Fiji's Prasad to face Pacific climate crisis. asiapacificreport.nz By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad has told an international conference in Bangkok that some of the most severely debt-stressed countries are the island states of the Pacific. Dr Prasad, who is also a former economic professor, said the harshest impacts of global economic re-engineering are being felt…
(2025-01-22). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-22). Despite operational successes in Gaza, the next IDF chief will inherit an army in crisis. haaretz.com Fifteen months into the war, the IDF is suffering from heightened friction among senior officers, exacerbated by the government's refusal to approve new appointments for those who have left ‚ñ Defense Minister Katz hastened Halevi's departure by making his life a living hell — and now Netanyahu will try to do the same to the Shin Bet director…
(2025-01-22). Why Labour Can't Fix the UKs Polycrisis. counterpunch.org 
The UK's decrepit first-past-the-post electoral system virtually guarantees a two-party grip on parliamentary power. Since WW2 the two parties in question have been the Conservatives and Labour, with the Conservatives enjoying 3 long spells in power,1950-64, 1979-1997, and 2010-2024, countered only by Labour's Blair/Brown ascendency in 1997-2010. Labour's single term in power from 1945-1950, however, saw the momentous creation of the UK's welfare state, which started to erode as a policy choice when Margaret Thatcher became prime minister in 1979 ⚪ a phase that was also coterminous with the onset of the neolibera…
(2025-01-22). Research finally shows that fossil fuel giants are blaming YOU AND ME for the climate crisis. thecanary.co The energy industry is working hard to establish a myth that individual action (styled as being a net zero hero) is sufficient to address the climate crisis, according to research from the University of Sydney. Corporate control of the narrative via net zero hero claims Associate professor Tom van Laer's research generally explores the impact […] | By
(2025-01-22). Israel tightens its grip on Jenin and the wider West Bank. wsws.org Repeating the tactics used in its criminal war of genocide in Gaza, Israeli forces have surrounded the Khalil Suleiman governmental hospital. Residents in several Jenin neighbourhoods were ordered to leave their homes, and the city, by loudspeaker.
(2025-01-22). Oppose Zionist witch hunt against Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org The latest attack on Abdel-Fattah has been spearheaded by the Murdoch media, which has conducted a campaign of bullying and harassment against anti-genocide voices, slandering them as antisemitic.
(2025-01-22). Gaza war ruins Israel's delusional future: Fmr. IRGC chief. presstv.ir A former IRGC chief commander says the Israeli regime's war of genocide against Gaza "destroyed the regime's imaginary future."
(2025-01-22). 'Death machinery': UN warns Israel's genocide could spread to West Bank. presstv.ir Francesca Albanese has warned that Israel's genocidal acts may spread to the occupied West Bank, amid an ongoing large-scale military operation in the city of Jenin.
(2025-01-22). Irish film writer to boycott Berlin Film Festival over Gaza. newarab.com 
In a statement posted on X, O'Gorman, who now lives in Manchester, announced his withdrawal from the festival in solidarity with Film Workers for Palestine and Strike Germany, with whom he signed a pledge last year. | He said Strike Germany "calls for a boycott of German cultural institutions that have supported the genocide of Palestinians, as well as…
(2025-01-22). Netanyahu takes on Otzma Yehudit's ministerial roles, violating Supreme Court ruling. haaretz.com Two hours after ministers from the far-right party submitted resignations, the Israeli prime minister has yet to appoint replacements at the three ministries they held – meaning he automatically became interim minister…
(2025-01-22). Trump Mideast envoy Witkoff hails cease-fire, says Israel-Saudi normalization viable only if war ends. haaretz.com In his first interview to Israeli news, U.S. envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said he was directed to 'push' both sides to a deal. Whether Trump told Netanyahu that he will be able to continue the war, he refused to say…
(2025-01-22). Israeli Army chief's resignation sets stage for Netanyahu probe and ignites IDF power struggle. haaretz.com While the Israeli right hopes to evade responsibility for the October 7 attack, army chief Herzl Halevi's resignation is another step toward a state commission of inquiry that could put the blame on the political leadership…
(2025-01-22). Netanyahu minister: 'No promise' for Palestinian statehood in Israel-Saudi normalization deal. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGE DEAL: Saudi FM says 'Responsibility of all region to ensure that cease-fire continues' ‚ñ ISRAEL: Four people wounded in a stabbing in Tel Aviv by a Moroccan national with U.S. residence who was shot and killed ‚ñ GAZA: Israel to let 50 wounded Hamas militants cross for treatment in Egypt daily ‚ñ WEST BANK: Three Palestinians shot during East Jerusalem disturbances…
(2025-01-22). Israel to let 50 wounded Hamas militants cross for treatment in Egypt daily. haaretz.com As part of the Gaza deal, the Israeli government approved this plan to begin on the 14th day of the cease-fire. Netanyahu's office confirmed that Gazans unaffiliated with Hamas will manage the transfer, with all movements subject to prior IDF and Shin Bet approval…
(2025-01-22). Israel's raids in Jenin have displaced 2,000 families: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA says Israel's deadly raids on the refugee camp of Jenin in the occupied West Bank have displaced at least 2,000 families since mid-December.
(2025-01-22). Israel's UNRWA ban 'beyond catastrophic' for Palestinians: Study. presstv.ir A new study reveals the tragic repercussions for Palestinians facing Israel's imminent ban on UNRWA.
(2025-01-22). Phantom of Right-Wing Electoral Abstentionism Returns to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Misión Verdad — Jan 21, 2025 | Venezuela's extremist sector, led by María Corina Machado, has returned to electoral abstentionism. The coordinator of Vente Venezuela has called for a boycott of the next elections in Venezuela through a video that she released on social media last Sunday. In the piece, she asserted that "the elections were on July 28 (2024). That day the people chose… Until that result comes into force, it is not appropriate to participate in elections of any kind. Going to vote again and again without respecting the results is not defending the vote, it is distorting the popular vote."
(2025-01-22). Phantom of Right-Wing Electoral Abstentionism Returns to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Misión Verdad — Jan 21, 2025 | Venezuela's extremist sector, led by María Corina Machado, has returned to electoral abstentionism. The coordinator of Vente Venezuela has called for a boycott of the next elections in Venezuela through a video that she released on social media last Sunday. In the piece, she asserted that "the elections were on July 28 (2024). That day the people chose… Until that result comes into force, it is not appropriate to participate in elections of any kind. Going to vote again and again without respecting the results is not defending the vote, it is distorting the popular vote."
(2025-01-22). Turkana community denied voter registration in Moroto. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Turkana community living in Moroto District, Uganda, has been denied voter registration and issuance of National IDs, as the Electoral Commission and the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) warned that non-citizens would not be registered as voters. The voter registration update exercise, which began on Monday, saw …
(2025-01-22). British voters view Donald Trump as a 'dangerous idiot'. leftfootforward.org British voters have a scathing view of Donald Trump, who returned to the White House for a second presidential term yesterday. | When asked to describe the Republican in one word, the most popular responses to a poll by think tank More in Common were "idiot" and "dangerous". | Among the few positive descriptions, respondents called Trump "funny," "good," "strong," and a "leader." | Overall, three in five Brits have a negative view of the new president. | Half of the 2,000 British adults who responded to the poll say they would have voted for his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, compared to just 28% for Trump.
(2025-01-22). International Notes: Communists face twists and turns worldwide. cpusa.org 
Chile: Communist Party holds XXVII Congress | The Communist Party of Chile opened its XXVII Congress on January 11. The Party held elections for a new Central Committee and voted on a number of resolutions. | "The Party identifies a fundamental contradiction between neoliberalism and democracy, understood as a structural conflict that subordinates popular sovereignty to the market." The Party's President Lautaro Carmona
(2025-01-22). The Assisted Dying Bill Committee just voted to EXCLUDE key people who don't agree with it. thecanary.co 
The first committee meeting of Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill confirmed what many disabled people already knew — and have been highlighting from the beginning. Specifically, that the bill and its proponents have disgracefully dismissed and sidelined disabled voices at every turn. This was once again painfully evident when members overwhelmingly voted to exclude a […] | By
(2025-01-22). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-22). Israeli Violence in West Bank Surges As 10 Palestinians Are Killed in Jenin Raid. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli military raids in the West Bank city of Jenin have left 10 Palestinians dead and over 35 injured, Palestinian health officials reported Tuesday.
(2025-01-22). Bread line deaths highlight how aid blockade caused chaos. electronicintifada.net Israeli military allowed mayhem to proliferate and undermined any attempt to instill order in Gaza.
(2025-01-22). Contrasting Reality: Treatment of Israeli and Palestinian Prisoners. counterpunch.org 
The release of three Israeli women held captive in Gaza on Sunday attracted significant global media attention. However, there was comparatively limited coverage of the freed Palestinian women, who had been kidnapped and detained by Israel without charge. This disparity reflects the normalization of the dehumanization of Palestinians, perpetuating a narrative that enables Israel to
(2025-01-22). Official: Hamas will defeat Israel in West Bank. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the Palestinian resistance movement will defeat Israel in the occupied West Bank as it did in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-22). Israeli veteran group warns regime forces 'Gazafying' West Bank's Jenin. presstv.ir An Israeli army veterans group has warned that the West Bank city of Jenin is being "Gazified."
(2025-01-22). Iraq's Nujaba warns will resume anti-Israeli retaliatory strikes if Gaza attacked. presstv.ir An Iraqi anti-terror group has warned Israel of resumption of its anti-Israeli strikes in case the Zionist regime opts to re-launch its military onslaught against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-22). Israel launches deadly raid on occupied West Bank's Jenin refugee camp. aljazeera.com Israeli forces kill at least 10 people and injure dozens in an assault expected to last several days.
(2025-01-22). Israel's scorched earth campaign leaves Gaza in ruins. aljazeera.com As Palestinians return home, mounds of rubble stretch across Gaza's refugee camps and cities.
(2025-01-22). ADL faces backlash for defending Elon Musk's raised-arm gesture. aljazeera.com After previously feuding with Musk, pro-Israel group rushes to defend gesture, which critics compared with Nazi salute.
(2025-01-22). Mapping 1,800 Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank since October 2023. aljazeera.com An average of four incidents of settler violence have taken place each day in the occupied West Bank since October 7.
(2025-01-22). This Israeli city survived huge floods, the pandemic, and daily rocket attacks: 'Only a tsunami is missing'. haaretz.com The Israeli northern city of Nahariya has been heavily bombarded by Hezbollah almost every day since September, but few of the residents left. Now they are trying to return to routine…
(2025-01-22). Israeli Knesset passes bill criminalizing denial of October 7 events. haaretz.com Deniers of the events that transpired during Hamas' attacks will face up to five years in prison. The bill is 'modeled on the prohibition against Holocaust denial' found Israeli law…
(2025-01-22). Second phase of hostage deal set for Saturday, with four women to be released. haaretz.com Under the cease-fire agreement, Hamas is set to release a total of 33 hostages. Three have already been freed during the initial phase, with the remaining 30 to be released in five phases: four groups of three, followed by the final 14 hostages in the last week of the agreement…
(2025-01-22). Trump says he's considering Mideast visit, blames Biden for Israeli hostage deaths. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGE DEAL: Saudi FM says 'Responsibility of all region to ensure that cease-fire continues' ‚ñ ISRAEL: Four people wounded in a stabbing in Tel Aviv by a Moroccan national with U.S. residence who was shot and killed ‚ñ GAZA: Israel agrees that the Palestinian Authority will run the Rafah border crossing, Asharq Al-Awsat reports ‚ñ WEST BANK: Three Palestinians, including 12-year-old boy, shot during East Jerusalem disturbances…
(2025-01-22). Five Israelis injured in stabbing attack in Tel Aviv. newarab.com 
Five The police said an initial investigation "revealed that a terrorist armed with a knife stabbed three civilians on Nahalat Binyamin Street and one civilian on Gruzenberg Street". | A later police statement said: "The terrorist, a 28-year-old foreign national, was neutralised". | Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv said it had received three stabbing victims, including o…
(2025-01-22). Gaza: Israel denies deal to give PA full control of Rafah border. newarab.com 
Asharq Al-Awsat had reported earlier that Egyptian and Israeli intelligence chiefs had agreed to transfer the management of the Gaza side of the border to the PA during talks in Cairo this week. | This would be done alongside international supervision and monitori…
(2025-01-22). Israel escalates deadly violence in Jenin, over 600 displaced. newarab.com 
Forty others have been wounded in Israel's so-called "Iron Wall" operation, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Military vehicles stormed the city at dawn on Wednesday, whi…
(2025-01-22). Lebanon border residents won't wait for Israel pullout to return. newarab.com 
(2025-01-22). Israel army chief resigns over 7 October attack. newarab.com 
The head of In his resignation letter, released by the army, Lieutenant General
(2025-01-22). World's Richest Billionaires At Center Of Trump's Inauguration. popularresistance.org Donald Trump has returned for his second term as US president. | He invited some of the world's most powerful billionaire oligarchs to his inauguration in Washington. | Sitting next to Trump's cabinet nominees, at the center of his inauguration, were the three richest people on Earth: Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla; Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman of Amazon; and Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, which is the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. | Together, these three men have nearly $900 billion in wealth. | They could be seen on video chatting alongside Sundar Pichai, who is the billionaire CEO…
(2025-01-22). Russia-Iran deal shows new global architecture is being created. infobrics.org Russia will construct two new units at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
(2025-01-22). Now the US wants to fly its drones out of the UK — despite widespread outrage. thecanary.co Protestors led by Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and Drone Wars will gather outside the main gates of RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire at 1pm on Saturday 25 January to oppose plans to fly US Global Hawk drones from the base. The protest comes as the newly inaugurated US president Donald Trump once again repeated his […] | By
(2025-01-22). Development banker says US knew of plot to oust him over Nicaragua loans. thegrayzone.com The US government was aware of a campaign to remove a top development banker from power to stop anti-poverty loans to Nicaragua, where Washington sought regime change. In an exclusive interview with The Grayzone, Dante Mossi, who headed the Central American Bank for Economic Integration from 2018 to 2023, denounced a plot by "Costa Rica and Guatemala, with the knowledge of the US… to oust me." After Nicaragua suppressed a violent US-backed 2018 coup d'etat which saw hundreds of deaths, …
(2025-01-22). Defend pro-Palestinian teacher from expulsion by CGT. workers.org 
By Salah Lamrani and Alain Marshal Salah Lamrani, teacher in France who defends Palestine. Workers World publishes this appeal to sign the petition described and published below. We are in support of Salah Lamrani's struggle for his right to defend Palestine. We have removed most of the live links to . . . |
(2025-01-22). Defend Socialist China. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon A program on "Defend Socialist China" will take place in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, Jan. 26, and online. This hybrid event features panel discussions led by Friends of Socialist China. Topics to be addressed include: What is the Pentagon's plan for war with China? How does China's foreign . . . |
(2025-01-22). In honor of King's legacy: Protests hit Trump's policies. workers.org 
Numerous demonstrations took place over the weekend of Jan. 18-20 to commemorate Martin Luther King Day, denounce President Donald Trump's inauguration and link to the Jan. 18 People's March in Washington, D.C. New York City march, Jan. 20, 2025. (WW Photo: Brenda Ryan) Thousands of people rallied at Washington Square . . . |
(2025-01-22). Will victims finally get justice as Beirut blast probe resumes. newarab.com 
On an overpass that skirts It stands as a testament to the Lebanese, who in years of strife have looked beyond Lebanon for a better future. | For the last five years, the statue has surveyed the battered landscape of
(2025-01-22). Trump Issues Order to End Censorship. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-22). Trump Issues Order to End Censorship. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-22). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-22). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-22). Cuba holds Bastion 2016 strategic drill. plenglish.com The exercise aims to train the leadership and command of the different structures of the National and Territorial Guard in organizing their work. | The Revolutionary Armed Forces Ministry (MINFAR) said this exercise "seeks to increase the country's defense willingness and the preparedness of troops and the population to face the enemy's different actions." | Granma newspaper informed in a note that the Strategic Exercise was scheduled for November 2024. However, due to the effects caused by two earthquakes and Hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, it was necessary to postpone it for the present year. | During the strateg…
(2025-01-22). 'Foreign Influence' Register to Launch This Year to Tackle Election Interference Threat. bylinetimes.com
(2025-01-22). I am a political prisoner, not a hero. electronicintifada.net Palestine Action prisoner Francesca Nadin writes from inside jail.
(2025-01-22). Senior Hezbollah official assassinated in Lebanon's Western Beqaa. presstv.ir Unidentified gunmen have assassinated a senior Hezbollah official outside his home in Lebanon's eastern town of Machghara.
(2025-01-22). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-22). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-22). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-22). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-22). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-01-22). Democracy and Debt: Has the Link been Broken? cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Debt Slavery — Why It Destroyed Rome, Why It Will Destroy Us Unless It's Stopped
| Book V of Aristotle's Politics describes the eternal transition of oligarchies making themselves (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Iran Sympathizes with Turkey over Hotel Fire Deaths. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson offered condolences to Turkey on the loss of lives in a hotel fire that broke out at a ski resort in the northwestern Bolu province on Tuesday.
(2025-01-22). Iran to Launch Upgraded Kowsar Satellite in Coming Months. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran plans to launch an advanced version of the 'Kowsar' satellite in the first half of the next Iranian year, which begins on March 22, 2025, according to Hussein Shahraabi, the CEO of Omid Space private company.
(2025-01-22). Iran-Armenia Ties Serve Caucasus Peace: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that close cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan serves the interests of the two nations and benefits stability and peace in the South Caucasus region.
(2025-01-22). Iran Optimistic about Strategic Partnership with Azerbaijan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Continuation and promotion of cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will turn the two neighbors into strategic partners, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
(2025-01-22). Pilots Survive Military Plane Crash in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The two pilots of a military aircraft have survived after the warplane crashed in Iran's northwestern province of Hamedan on Wednesday.
(2025-01-22). Leader Describes BRICS as Ideal Opportunity for Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on Iranian officials to seize the opportunity provided by the country's membership in BRICS, stressing the need to eliminate dependence on the US dollar.
(2025-01-22). Reports of Iran-US Talks in Davos Dismissed. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An official dismissed media speculation that the Iranian vice president for strategic affairs has held talks with American representatives during his visit to Switzerland for participation in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
(2025-01-22). Egypt to give away one million books. tvbrics.com 
The books will cover various topics such as history, science, and art…
(2025-01-22). India becomes global leader in workplace digital transformation. tvbrics.com 
71 per cent of Indian employees have reached advanced levels of digital proficiency…
(2025-01-22). India's coffee exports double in four years. tvbrics.com 
Indian coffee has significantly increased its export volumes on the back of growing global demand…
(2025-01-22). Indonesia Inaugurates 37 projects to achieve energy self-sufficiency. tvbrics.com 
The initiative form a critical foundation for supporting Indonesia's broader economic transformation…
(2025-01-22). Iranian scientist unveils innovative method for early cancer detection. tvbrics.com 
This innovative approach employs an intelligent computer diagnostic system…
(2025-01-22). Russian scientists develop innovative plant growth regulator for cereal crops. tvbrics.com 
The regulator also accelerates plant maturation by 7 to 10 days…
(2025-01-22). Vietnam and Belarus sign visa exemption agreement. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to boost tourism and cultural exchange…
(2025-01-22). Winter Sports Festival to be held on Russia-China border. tvbrics.com 
Participants of the event will create an international postcard with the size of 50 by 35 metres…
(2025-01-22). Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of dark web marketplace Silk Road. aljazeera.com Ulbricht was given two life sentences, plus 40 years for running a site that allegedly facilitated $183m in drug sales.
(2025-01-22). Migrants stranded in Mexico as appointments to enter US cancelled. aljazeera.com Hope turns into despair for migrants when appointments to enter the US are revoked as Trump takes office.
(2025-01-22). Australia probes suspected foreign funding of anti-Semitic attacks. aljazeera.com Police believe 'foreign actors' paying local criminals to commit crimes amid a surge in anti-Semitic incidents.
(2025-01-22). Colombia seeks to reassert control as rebel fighting kills over 100. aljazeera.com Government sends troops into coca-rich northeast Catatumbo region in bid to quell hostilities among rebel groups.
(2025-01-22). Have Trump's tariff threats helped China boost its exports? aljazeera.com Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10 percent tariff on China from February.
(2025-01-22). Rescuers in Indonesia search for survivors after landslide kills 19 in Java. aljazeera.com Heavy rains in Pekalongan cause a devastating landslide, blocking a main road and burying houses.
(2025-01-22). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,063. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,063rd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-22). Trump announces $500bn 'Stargate' venture to build up AI infrastructure. aljazeera.com US president says venture will be the largest AI infrastructure project in history 'by far'.
(2025-01-22). Trump rescinds guidance protecting 'sensitive areas' from immigration raids. aljazeera.com For more than a decade, agencies like ICE and CBP avoided raids on places that provide vital services, like hospitals.
(2025-01-22). See Trump's reaction as bishop pleads for protection of minorities. aljazeera.com Donald Trump's reaction as a bishop made a direct plea to the US president to protect minorities.
(2025-01-22). "Critical hours" ahead for firefighters in Los Angeles. aljazeera.com Christopher Thornberg, an American economist, talks about the wildfires in Los Angeles…
(2025-01-22). Lewis Hamilton debuts for Ferrari with F1 test drive in Italy. aljazeera.com The seven-time world champion delighted Italian fans with his maiden F1 test drive of a 2023-specification Ferrari.
(2025-01-22). Sinner dominates De Minaur to reach Australian Open semifinals. aljazeera.com Jannik Sinner, the defending Australian Open champion, destroyed local hope Alex De Minaur in just 108 minutes.
(2025-01-22). Superb Swiatek, resilient Keys set up Australian Open semifinal. aljazeera.com Swiatek continues her ruthless run with a straight-sets win over Navarro as Keys stages comeback to beat Svitolina.
(2025-01-22). Myanmar's Self-Proclaimed President Wants Ukrainian-Like Military Aid. thealtworld.com No one can say with confidence what'll happen other than predict that the conflict might pass a turning point later this year, though it's unclear whether that would be in the Tatmadaw's or the anti-government forces' favor. | President of Myanmar's "National Unity Government" (NUG) Duwa Lashi La requested Ukrainian-like military aid in a
(2025-01-22). Tech's Rightward Drift: Researcher Becca Lewis on How Trump Captured Silicon Valley. democracynow.org 
Many Silicon Valley companies and their billionaire owners have formed "a symbiotic relationship" with Donald Trump, showering the president and his administration with money and adulation in exchange for friendly policies, according to researcher Becca Lewis. She says that while Silicon Valley has always had reactionary currents, the Biden administration's stricter regulation of the industry led to a decisive break with Democrats, who had previously benefited from Big Tech's cash and influence. "Now you see a wholehearted embrace of Trump with the hopes of deregulation," says…
(2025-01-22). Turkey: More than 70 dead at Bolu ski resort fire disaster. newarab.com 
As flames tore through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in The fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel, in Kartalkaya, in the Koroglu mountains in Bolu province, on Tuesday left at least 76 people dead and 51 injured. It came near the start of a two-week winter break for schools when hotels in the region are filled to capacity. | "There…
(2025-01-22). '555mn and counting': Footballer Rizwan's Insta reel breaks world record. ummid.com Kerala based freestyle footballer Muhammad Rizwan's Instagram reel, featuring a precise kick at the Keralamkundu Waterfall, has been viewed over 555 million times, breaking Guinness World Records.
(2025-01-22). Experts challenge UCAA on aviation policy, hail new look airport. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Aviation experts have challenged Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to fast track the proposed national aviation policy and strategy, as it will be key in giving the country new direction and help the regulator keep pace with the best in the world. The experts asked that UCAA particularly addresses the …
(2025-01-22). Bat Shit Insane Religious Fanaticism Is A Requirement For US Empire Managers: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
During her Senate confirmation hearing for UN ambassador, Trump nominee Elise Stefanik was asked by Senator Chris Van Hollen …
(2025-01-22). Retired Peruvian general claims Dina Boluarte is responsible for massacres of civilians in anti-coup protests. peoplesdispatch.org In an interview, Victor Canales implied that Dina Boluarte may be responsible for the deaths of dozens of people during the protests of the coup d'état against Pedro Castillo, as well as the corruption embedded in the Peruvian Army leadership.
(2025-01-22). Peru's Chancay port receives its first cargo of EV cars from China. america.cgtn.com 
Chancay, the Chinese-built mega port in Peru, has received its first cargo of electric cars from China. While it's not the first batch of EVs to reach the country, it represents a shift in the flow of hi-tech vehicles to the South American country. Dan Collyns reports from Lima.
(2025-01-22). What's the future of China-U.S. relations? america.cgtn.com 
As Donald Trump assumes the U.S. presidency for the second time, much of his focus will be on the most important bilateral global relationship with China. What will the next four years hold? CGTN's White House Correspondent Nathan King has this report.
(2025-01-22). Trump's Foreign Policy Is About Pushing Back on China. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Jan 20, 2025 | Donald Trump's recent blustery foreign policy proclamations have many pundits scratching their heads. They should be seen as part of a broader project of reasserting US hegemony in the Americas and pushing back on Chinese geopolitical influence. | Donald Trump's threats to take over the Panama Canal, convert Canada into the fifty-first state, and purchase Greenland may not be as ludicrous as they first seem. The proposals, albeit unachievable, lay the groundwork for a more "rational" strategy of targeting China (not so much Russia) and singling out real adversaries (as oppose…
(2025-01-22). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-22). Experts call for developing SEZs under China-Pakistan cooperation. plenglish.com Islamabad, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) Pakistani experts have called for enhancing collaboration between Pakistan and China to learn from the latter's experience in developing green special economic zones (SEZs).
(2025-01-22). China rejects bloc confrontation against other countries. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated China's opposition to any cooperation among nations directed against other countries. | Mao also stressed that alliances and political blocs are not conducive to international peace and security. | "China has always held that cooperation among countries should not be aimed at forming exclusive alliances or conducting bloc confrontation, as this does not contribute to regional or global stability," she stressed. | The meeting in Washington focused on regional security issues, such as activities in the South China Sea, in the context of growing cooperation among th…
(2025-01-22). American Troops as Migrants. counterpunch.org 
This country, once a haven for immigrants, is now on the verge of turning into a first-class nightmare for them. President Donald Trump often speaks of his plan to deport some 11.7 million undocumented immigrants from the United States as "the largest domestic deportation operation in American history." Depending on how closely he follows the Project 2025 policy blueprint of his
(2025-01-22). David Lynch Exposed the Rot at the Heart of American Culture. counterpunch.org 
"There's a sort of evil out there," says Sheriff Truman in an episode of David Lynch's iconic TV series, "Twin Peaks." That line gets to the heart of the work of the filmmaker, whose family announced his death Jan. 16, 2025. Lynch's films and TV series reflected the dark, ominous, often bizarre underbelly of American
(2025-01-22). The Trump/Hegseth Military Versus Protesters in the US. counterpunch.org 
It might be a dangerous time to be a protester in the US, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth serving under President Trump. Trump is eager to use the military against civilian protests, which was stymied during his first term by two things: its illegality under the Posse Comitatus Act, which traditionally bars federal troops from
(2025-01-22). I'm Very Worried About a Second Trump Administration. counterpunch.org 
Although some on the left have minimized the potential for mayhem in a second Trump administration, I'm not sanguine at all. Many like to point to his less than vehement pursuit of war compared to Biden during Trump's first term as president. Perhaps, but if I was a betting person, and I am not, I
(2025-01-22). The Long Overdue Pardon of Marcus Garvey. counterpunch.org In pardoning Marcus Garvey, Joe Biden did something that was long overdue. Many today do not know who Garvey was or the grave injustice that was done to him. Born in Jamacia in 1887, he was educated in London and worked for the African Times and Orient Review, a publication that highlighted Pan-African nationalism and
(2025-01-22). No, Donny. These Men Are Losers. counterpunch.org 
Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk. Three of the wealthiest and most powerful men to ever exist. Yet beneath their towering tech empires lies a common truth: they are groveling losers. Take Jeff Bezos, for instance. Occasionally the richest person on Earth—depending on stock market fluctuations and divorce settlements—Bezos built Amazon into an online shopping
(2025-01-22). What Americans Now Need Most: A Farewell to Grand Fortune. counterpunch.org Over three score years ago, President Dwight Eisenhower had a warning for America. "We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex," Eisenhower exhorted in his 1961 farewell address as president. "The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist." "We must never let the weight of this combination," Ike continued, "endanger our liberties or democratic processes."
(2025-01-22). In Commemoration of Trump's Inaugural Address: A Brief, Historical Definition of Fascism. counterpunch.org 
The word fascism derives from the Italian fascio, the name for the bundle of sticks carried by ancient Roman officials to beat into submission anybody who challenged their authority. A country gripped by fascism beats down its population until it acquiesces to dictatorial authority. Its ruler governs like a king, subject to few if any
(2025-01-22). Unmasked: The Secret Life of the Deadliest Arms Dealer Operating with CIA Cover. covertactionmagazine.com Over recent decades, a clandestine network of weapons tycoons has been silently enabling global conflicts. The resulting covert operations, often hidden from public view, have profound impacts on international stability and human lives. Today, these figures continue to arm warring factions, perpetuating violence and bloodshed. With close ties to intelligence agencies, they operate with near-impunity, …
(2025-01-22). Unmasked: The Secret Life of the Deadliest Arms Dealer Operating with CIA Cover. covertactionmagazine.com Over recent decades, a clandestine network of weapons tycoons has been silently enabling global conflicts. The resulting covert operations, often hidden from public view, have profound impacts on international stability and human lives. Today, these figures continue to arm warring factions, perpetuating violence and bloodshed. With close ties to intelligence agencies, they operate with near-impunity, …
(2025-01-22). CovertAction Bulletin: Trump Inauguration Met With Nationwide Protests. covertactionmagazine.com Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday was met with protests around the country. As he immediately launched attacks on immigrants, the environment, LGBTQ people, labor and beyond, people took to the streets in opposition, pledging to continue organizing to defend the oppressed against the onslaught of attacks from Trump and the billionaires…
(2025-01-22). CovertAction Bulletin: Trump Inauguration Met With Nationwide Protests. covertactionmagazine.com Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday was met with protests around the country. As he immediately launched attacks on immigrants, the environment, LGBTQ people, labor and beyond, people took to the streets in opposition, pledging to continue organizing to defend the oppressed against the onslaught of attacks from Trump and the billionaires…
(2025-01-22). President Trump has signed an executive order for the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation. expose-news.com An executive order signed by President Trump on Monday states that the United States is withdrawing from the World Health Organisation ("WHO") due to the organisation's mishandling of the covid-19 pandemic, failure …
(2025-01-22). Why I think Britain's Covid-19 Inquiry is a waste of money. expose-news.com Over 1,000 of Dr. Vernon Coleman's readers contacted the UK Covid Inquiry asking they allow him to give evidence. "Unsurprisingly, perhaps, the Inquiry hasn't invited me," he says. In the following, Dr. …
(2025-01-22). Citizens United at 15: Landmark Ruling Helped Elon Musk & Other Billionaires Bankroll Trump Victory. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump's return to the White House comes almost exactly 15 years after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark Citizens United ruling, which opened the floodgates for corporations and billionaires to pour unlimited money into elections. At Trump's inauguration on Monday, the front row included several of the world's richest and most powerful men, including Tesla's Elon Musk, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Apple's Tim Cook and Google's Sundar Pichai. Their collective net worth is over $1 trillion. For more on money in politics and the…
(2025-01-22). "Profoundly Dangerous": Public Citizen Sues Trump over Legality of Elon Musk-Led DOGE. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration is facing four lawsuits over the formation of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a new government advisory committee headed by the world's richest man, Elon Musk. One of these lawsuits is being brought by the watchdog organization Public Citizen, which says DOGE fails to comply with laws on the composition and reporting duties of such bodies. "Musk's role in this government is part of a broader convergence of corporate and government power … that doesn't really have a parallel in American history," says Public Citizen co-president R…
(2025-01-22). "Have Mercy": Watch Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's Sermon Challenging Trump at Inaugural Service. democracynow.org 
On Tuesday, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde gave the sermon at the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington. Directly addressing President Trump in the front row, she urged him to "have mercy" on immigrants and LGBTQ people targeted by his policies. We play an excerpt from her sermon.
(2025-01-22). That strong spirit of Palestinian emancipation. peoplesdispatch.org It is impossible to bottle this sensibility. All of Gaza is a ruin. Millions of Palestinians have braved the winter in makeshift tents or in ruined buildings, their children freezing (a few
(2025-01-22). Despite widespread destruction Gazans are adamant to return home. newarab.com 
(2025-01-22). C-Care Uganda launches advanced MRI service. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda, the leading provider of premium healthcare services, has unveiled its latest innovation: a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at its flagship facility, C-Care IHK. This milestone marks a new era in diagnostic imaging, enabling precise, non-invasive, and fast medical diagnoses for patients across Uganda. …
(2025-01-22). Doctor and Patients Protest UnitedHealth's Record Earnings. inequality.org
(2025-01-22). BRICS, Nigeria and the Value of Opportunity. infobrics.org Nigeria has a population of over 200 million citizens, one of the biggest economies in Africa, and has the potential to be an economic and cultural hub in Africa, yet it is plagued by a seemingly endless string of issues…
(2025-01-22). A New Global Economic Order>. infobrics.org Over recent decades, the Western economic system has undergone a profound transformation, veering increasingly toward financialisation—a framework that privileges speculative gains and the accumulation of paper wealth over tangible economic output…
(2025-01-22). Turkey's Strategic Moves Signal Ambitions for Global Influence. infobrics.org Erdogan's focus on BRICS and start-up innovations highlight Turkey's global aspirations…
(2025-01-22). Trump's 90-day foreign 'aid' moratorium bad news for both Kiev regime and DNC. infobrics.org "The foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests and in many cases antithetical to American values and serve to destabilize world peace by promoting ideas in foreign countries that are directly inverse to harmonious and stable relations internal to and among countries," Trump's executive order reads, adding: "No further United States foreign assistance shall be disbursed in a manner that is not fully aligned with the foreign policy of the President of the United States."
(2025-01-22). Macron calls for 'mobilization' in France. infobrics.org The French president keeps taking dangerous steps towards escalation.
(2025-01-22). At the Outset of 2025, Ukraine Attempting to Prolong Cruel, Destructive Proxy War. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Jan 17, 2025 | The nearly three years of the war have shown to all concerned that the Ukrainian authorities can carefully hide their military losses and failures but are unable to conceal a planned military operation ahead of time. | Many Ukrainians are expecting the new year 2025 to bring the beginning of peace negotiations and an end to the war by Kiev and NATO against Russia. Hopes have been stirred by the pre-election, populist pronouncements of the new US president. Months ago, Donald Trump made statements promising to 'end the war in one day' upon assuming office. But it remains…
(2025-01-22). Migrants stranded along the U.S.-Mexico border. america.cgtn.com 
Following the suspension of all U.S. asylum claims as one of the first actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration, migrants have been left reeling throughout the U.S.-Mexico border region, looking at their options. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2025-01-22). Commentator slams war on migrants on GB News after white supremacist jailed for asylum seeker attack. leftfootforward.org Turns out if you wage a war on migrants in this country, stirring up hatred and spreading disinformation on why they come to this country and who they are and where they come from, it's no wonder this rhetoric has tragic and devastating consequences.
(2025-01-22). Anti-Immigrant Legislation Doesn't Serve Anyone But Prison Contractors. ips-dc.org
(2025-01-22). On Cam: Trudeau Jittery After Trump's Day 1 Threat To Canada? Outgoing PM Clueless On Response? | USA. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's renewed threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canada received a strong response from outgoing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Trudeau stated that if the President decides to impose tariffs on Canada, Ottawa will give a "robust" response. Trump also claimed that Canada is responsible for inflow of illegal immigrants and Fentanyl drug into America, an allegation Trudeau vehemently denied.
(2025-01-22). Bishop makes powerful plea to Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ people and migrants. leftfootforward.org 'I ask you to have mercy on the people in our country who are scared now'
(2025-01-22). CPUSA leader Cambron sheds light on the fight for immigrant justice. cpusa.org 
This slightly edited article was originally Introduction: As a second Trump presidency takes shape, the treatment of immigrants, particularly from Latin America and the Caribbean, remains a central and contentious issue. Republican border policies have long framed immigrants as threats, using them as scapegoats for broader societal problems. | Yet much of the migration from Latin America is driven by the fallout from U.S. foreign interventions — anti-de…
(2025-01-22). Guardian ignored shocking comments of cop in migrant Channel deaths coroner ruling. thecanary.co A senior coroner in Kent has found that three men who were killed trying to cross the Channel were unlawfully killed. Mohamed Lamine Toure, Moussa Kouyae, and a third unnamed person were killed when a rubber dinghy holding 39 people "literally fell apart at the seams." The Guardian reported that: The survivors were brought to […] | By
(2025-01-22). Orcas y delfines alcanzan un punto evolutivo de "no retorno" y nunca regresarán a tierra firme. cubadebate.cu Dos animales considerados superinteligentes han alcanzado un punto sin retorno que los hace completamente dependientes del medio acuático. A pesar de que sus ancestros fueron mamíferos terrestres, la evolución ha moldeado su anatomía y fisiología hasta el punto de que un regreso a la tierra firme es imposible. En concreto, se trata de las orcas y de los delfines.
(2025-01-22). The Nazi Salute Has U.S. Origins. davidswanson.org An imperial presidency, a cult of idiocracy, and a team of hateful oligarchs is the problem. A salute is just a symbol. If you do a web search for images of "Bellamy salute" you find countless black-and-white photographs of U.S. children and adults with their right arms raised stiffly out in front of them in …
(2025-01-22). Colombia's Foreign Minister Luis Guillermo Murillo Resigns. orinocotribune.com
(2025-01-22). Cognitive Warfare, or Human Hacking. orinocotribune.com By Raúl Antonio Capote — Jan 10, 2025 | The nature of warfare has changed radically. This may seem too categorical a statement, but it is a reality defined by the nature of today's conflicts, shaped by the dizzying evolution of the technological revolution. | Military Information Support Operations (MISO), aimed at influencing "enemy" audiences, their emotions, behaviors and motivations, are part of this way of conducting conflict. The term, defined by the Pentagon, replaced PSYOP (Psychological Operation) in 2010, which had been used since World War II. | According to the document Warfighting 2040, Cognitiv…
(2025-01-22). President Díaz-Canel Condemns Inclusion of Cuba in Trump's List of State Sponsors of Terrorism. orinocotribune.com Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has expressed his strong opposition to the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to reinstate Cuba in the list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a The Cuban president stressed that the measure is part of a broader US strategy to intensify the "cruel economic war" against the country, with the aim of exercising domination. | The extreme policies i…
(2025-01-22). VIDEO: Global Day of Action to Close Bases Planned for Feb 23. davidswanson.org What's wrong with military bases and what can be done about them? The Earth is coated in military bases, spreading like a pandemic, foriegn ones, domestic ones, famous ones, secret ones, part of a growing and disastrous global increase in spending on wars and preparations for wars that makes wars more, not less, likely. And …
(2025-01-22). Mexicans reject Cuba's inclusion in Washington's SSOT list. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba has rejected the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to revoke the island's removal from Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list.
(2025-01-22). Death toll from Cyclone Dikeledi in Mozambique rises to 11. plenglish.com Maputo, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) Mozambican authorities reported today that the death toll from the passage of cyclone "Dikeledi" through the north of the country, rose to 11, while the number of displaced people reached 250 thousand.
(2025-01-22). Argentinean organization rejects reinstatement of Cuba to US list. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MasCuba) joined organizations around the world that repudiate the reinstatement of Cuba to the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.
(2025-01-22). El Salvador's media reports on the death of former president Funes. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) The press media in El Salvador today reported the death of former president Mauricio Funes in Nicaragua where he was in asylum.
(2025-01-22). Indonesia reports 17 dead due to floods and landslides. plenglish.com Jakarta, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) At least 17 persons have died in Indonesia following flash floods and landslides on the main island of Java, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
(2025-01-22). Tiradores cubanos apuntan a los Juegos de Asunción. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ene (JIT).- Los tiradores cubanos se aprestan a intervenir en dos torneos clasificatorios para los Juegos Panamericanos Júnior de Asunción 2025, en Paraguay.
(2025-01-22). Más allá de las listas criminales, Cuba crecerá. radiohc.cu Hoy quiero hablarles sobre un tema que ha generado gran repercusión y daños a la economía cubana: la lista de entidades restringidas impuesta por el gobierno estadounidense, al igual que la espuria lista de paises supuestamente terroristas, desprecian la verdad y la soberanía del país.
(2025-01-22). Comunicación al Día. radiohc.cu Comunicación al día, es un servicio de podcast de Radio Habana Cuba, que invita a conocer por dentro la Ley de Comunicación Social y los procesos relacionados con su implementación.
(2025-01-22). Comienza andadura de Fitur con expectativas de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ene (RHC) Mal tiempo, buena cara para el turismo, que comienza hoy su andadura con Fitur en IFEMA-Madrid, donde una legión de profesionales de 156 países promueve sus ofertas.
(2025-01-22). Cubano Simón reapareció en la Superliga Italiana de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ene (JIT).- El estelar Roberlandy Simón reapareció en la Superliga Italiana de Voleibol con un buen rendimiento, a pesar que su equipo Piacenza cayó frente al Milano en cinco parciales.
(2025-01-22). Beisbol: abanderan a Leñadores para Serie de las Américas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ene (JIT).- La selección de los Leñadores de Las Tunas quedó abanderada el martes en el Estadio Latinoamericano, de cara a su participación en la I Serie de las Américas de Beisbol, con sede en Nicaragua.
(2025-01-22). 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.
(2025-01-22). World's Richest Billionaires at Center of Trump's Inauguration: Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-22). ACLU Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-22). World's Richest Billionaires at Center of Trump's Inauguration: Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-22). A Ukrainian Victory Was Never Biden's Goal: Time Magazine. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-22). A Ukrainian Victory Was Never Biden's Goal: Time Magazine. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-22). Give Rob Thumbs Up. smoothiex12.blogspot.com He gets it. Will DJT get it? Or will he continue to live in the world of alternative math, statistics and stolen valor. Meanwhile, Royal Navy is very nervous. In fact, so nervous that it does make the presence of its most prized asset fully known. Terrorists in London should worry because their cowardly ears are protruding from behind the sinking of Ursa Major.
(2025-01-22). Something Is Rotten in the State Of Denmark (c). smoothiex12.blogspot.com LOL)) Well, geopolitical reality is a bit more complicated than American politics. But then again, what will Europe do if the US decides to take Greenland? I have the answer ⚪ nothing. It is, of course, difficult finding oneself in the position of being an object, but Europe was a geopolitical prostitute since the end of WW II. It is just that it cannot admit it to itself, while sensing own impotence. Sorry, Europe ⚪ you wanted it, and I cannot say that it is totally undeserved. Far from it. The only thing Europe, which is being driven into the ground by its "elites" and huge portions of population, can hope for is…
(2025-01-22). Defending Society Against MAGA Tyranny: Social Self-Defense Has Begun. socialistproject.ca 
(2025-01-22). US-Taliban Prisoner Exchange Finalized After 6 Months of Talks. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-22). Afghan Taliban government announces prisoner swap with US. newarab.com 
Discussions about the prisoner exchange were confirmed last year, but the swap was announced after outgoing US president Joe Biden handed over to "An Afghan fighter Khan…
(2025-01-22). Trump's Vision for a "Golden Age of America": Oligarchy Plus Ultranationalism. truthout.org Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States put on display fascism's 21st-century iteration — a combination of oligarchic power and ultranationalism unlike anything in recent memory. It was a shameful spectacle for a country that deems itself to be the world's greatest democracy and the leader of the so-called free world. Trump was flanked by billionaire tech moguls… |
(2025-01-22). Australian Labor government pitches for business backing with huge aluminium subsidies. wsws.org Based on phoney claims of meeting greenhouse gas targets and securing "well-paid" jobs, the Albanese government is pouring billions more dollars into corporate handouts.
(2025-01-22). It Ends with Us: The film, the Lively-Baldoni feud and the Los Angeles fires. wsws.org The film has done well at the global box office, but it has largely been overshadowed by events.
(2025-01-22). Sri Lanka: School development officers demand job permanency. wsws.org School development officers protested on Monday in front of the Colombo Fort railway station, demanding integration into the state teachers' service.
(2025-01-22). Sudanese journalist Yahya Hamad Fadlallah dies after army arrest. alaraby.co.uk
(2025-01-22). Beware of predictions about Australian elections from the UK's Economist magazine. onlineopinion.com.au The latest report, however, in the The Economist about the impending Australian federal election casts strong doubts about the journal's knowledge and understanding of Australian politics.
(2025-01-22). Addressing climate change strengthens rather than stifles economic growth. onlineopinion.com.au Climate change deniers, including President Trump, insist that there is no such thing as climate change and that measures taken to combat it only decrease economic productivity and stifle growth.
(2025-01-22). MC USA releases car charging station installation guide for churches. anabaptistworld.org The Climate Justice Ministry of Mennonite Church USA has just published "Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: A Guide for Congregations" to help congregations of all sizes determine whether they should pursue installing electric vehicle charging stations. "This EV charging station guide is for congregations who are interested in lowering their carbon emissions, and more specifically, …
(2025-01-22). Government Confirms No Leveson 2 Inquiry Into the Press — After 'Monumental' Admission of Wrongdoing By News UK in Prince Harry Case. bylinetimes.com At the thirteenth hour, the landmark trial of The Sun owner, News Group Newspapers, has been settled through an agreement with Labour peer Lord Tom Watson and the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry. | The settlement avoids an explosive trial over allegations of phone-hacking, illegal activity, and a cover-up at The Sun and the now shuttered News of the World. | But, as part of the agreement, and after years of denials, The Sun has — for the first time — admitted that investigators working for it were engaged in unlawful activity. | In a joint statement on what it described as the "monumental victory", P…
(2025-01-22). Trump's Meme Coin Debacle Reveals a President Ushering in a New Era of Institutionalised Grift. bylinetimes.com Donald Trump, now officially the 47th President of the United States, is well known for stamping his name on things. The Trump brand spans everything from steaks to vodka to sneakers, tower blocks to First, a brief background explainer. Unlike other financial assets, cryptocurrencies are untethered from an…
(2025-01-22). 'A Simple Ban on Political Lying Could Radically Transform Our Politics'. bylinetimes.com Imagine for a second that under pressure from a coalition led by Imagine that this decision followed the lead of the Welsh Government, who themselves had already committed to introduce legislation to
(2025-01-22). SATIRE: Black Market Organ Dealer Tired Of Being Asked If He's Seen 'Squid Game'. theonion.com JACKSONVILLE, FL—Saying he had grown irritated with all the people who wanted to know if his occupation was anything like the popular Netflix series, black market organ dealer Randy Haines told reporters Wednesday he was tired of being asked if he had ever seen Squid Game. "I'm sure it's a perfectly fine show, but it's …
(2025-01-22). SATIRE: Conservative Outraged Tampons Available In Men's Grocery Stores. theonion.com SPRINGFIELD, IL—Describing the items on the shelf as yet other example of the "woke nonsense" abetting the feminization of American men, local conservative Nick Schwab, 54, told reporters Wednesday he was outraged by the availability of tampons and other period products in men's grocery stores. "This is ____ing unbelievable—what if I'd had my son with …
(2025-01-22). SATIRE: Nutritionists Recommend Following Occasional Trail Of Sweets Into Dark Forest To Help Manage Cravings. theonion.com NEW YORK—Saying the best healthy eating habits are the ones people can realistically stick to in the long term, a panel of New York University nutritionists issued recommendations Wednesday that included following the occasional trail of sweets into a dark forest to help manage cravings. "If your sweet tooth is making it difficult to stay …
(2025-01-22). Cheyenne pastor ordained as Montana church strengthens its community. anabaptistworld.org Suzette Shreffler ≠was ordained for ministry Sept. 22 at White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church in Busby, Mont., becoming the first Northern Cheyenne woman ordained by Central Plains Mennonite Conference.
(2025-01-22). Blue Envelope Campaign: Enhancing Safety and Understanding on the Roads. urbancny.com 
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, along with local fire departments and ambulance companies, is proud to announce its participation in the Blue Envelope Campaign. This initiative, gaining traction across the …
(2025-01-22). Community members unite to support fire victims. america.cgtn.com The Eaton and Palisades fires have destroyed more than 12,000 structures and displaced tens of thousands of families. While local governments are scrambling to coordinate relief efforts across the city, many community members have come together to provide help. Our correspondent Ediz Tiyanşan reports from Los Angeles.
(2025-01-22). The US wants to cut food waste in half. We're not even close. grist.org 
The United States is nowhere near its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030, according to new analysis from the University of California, Davis. | In September 2015, the U.S. set an ambitious target of reducing its food loss and waste by 50 percent. The idea was to reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills, where it emits greenhouse gases as it decomposes, a major factor contributing to climate change. | Researchers at UC Davis looked at state policies across the country and estimated how much food waste each state was likely reducing in 2022. They found that, without more work being done at the…
(2025-01-22). Altadena resident who lost home shares Eaton Fire impact. america.cgtn.com Firefighters and residents in Los Angeles were back on high alert Tuesday, Jan. 21. as winds that have propelled several destructive wildfires kicked back up. For thousands of homeowners across the region, the damage is done. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy spoke with one Altadena, California, resident who lost everything in the Eaton Fire.
(2025-01-22). If the Gene Technology Bill is passed, how many additional doctors will New Zealand need? expose-news.com Currently, there are 19,350 doctors in New Zealand; that's one for every 264 people. According to Hon. Judith Collins, New Zealand's Minister for Business Innovation and Enterprise ("MBIE"), New Zealanders are all …
(2025-01-22). Transcript of NewsX panel discussion of Trump on inauguration day. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX, Rishab Gulati: 20: 29Ending birthright citizenship is talked about during the campaign and post the election. He has not mentioned it today. It might happen. We don't know. So now let me get Gilbert Doctorow in. Gilbert Doctorow, what is the carrot and stick that can be applied for the …
(2025-01-22). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-22). How CPJ helps jailed journalists. Lucy Westcott
(2025-01-22). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-22). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-22). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-22). President Ramaphosa calls on nations to work together. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls on nations to work together | President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged nations to work together to tackle a multitude of challenges facing the global economy, highlighting rising debt and climate change impacts, as burning issues. | He was giving a special address to the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday as Head of State and in his capacity as the President of the G20. | He called for collective efforts to rid the world of current conflicts causing untold pain and suffering to those affected. | "As we confront the challenges of the 21st century — from climate change to pan…
(2025-01-22). President Ramaphosa outlines SA's G20 Presidency priorities at WEF. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa outlines SA's G20 Presidency priorities at WEF | President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the significance of South Africa's G20 Presidency and the economic priorities of the South African Government of National Unity during a special address to the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. | The President told world leaders that South Africa will focus its G20 Presidency on three themes – namely solidarity, equality and sustainable development. | He emphasised the country's commitment to advancing a just energy transition, fostering inclusive growth and addressing global i…
(2025-01-22). SAPS to host a series of activities in the build up to National Police Day. sanews.gov.za SAPS to host a series of activities in the build up to National Police Day | The South African Police Service (SAPS) will from Friday host a series of activities and events in the build up to National Police Day, which is scheduled to take place next week Monday. | In 2005, Cabinet approved 27 January as National Police Day. On National Police Day, SAPS remembers the sacrifices that the country's men and women in blue have made and continue to make as they provide safety for all who live in South Africa. | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the Deputy Ministers of Police, Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo will, tog…
(2025-01-22). Bud rot of palms detected in some parts of SA. sanews.gov.za Bud rot of palms detected in some parts of SA | The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has issued a warning on the detection of the Bud rot of palms (Phytophthora palmivora) in certain parts of the country. | This follows the detection of P. palmivoraIn orchards in the Mopani District in Limpopo, and three commercial papaya orchards in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality in Mpumalanga. | The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) confirmed detection of the pest in August 2024. The disease is caused by a fungus that attacks palms. Disease transmission may…
(2025-01-22). Nelson Mandela Bay residents urged to stop vandalism of infrastructure. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay residents urged to stop vandalism of infrastructure | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has called on community members to report and stop the vandalism of electricity infrastructure. | The call follows the collapse of a substation in Khayelitsha, Kariega, due to vandalism. | The City's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Electricity and Energy, Ziyanda Mnqokoyi, said the incident, which took place last week Monday, has resulted in the loss of power supply to many households. | Mnqokoyi said the substation is currently undergoing rehabilitation, and it will take approximately two weeks…
(2025-01-22). Lamola extends congratulations to Mozambique's Minister of Foreign Affairs. sanews.gov.za Lamola extends congratulations to Mozambique's Minister of Foreign Affairs | The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has congratulated Ambassador Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas on her new appointment as Mozambique's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. | According to the department, Lucas served as Ambassador to South Africa since March 2023, and has been instrumental in deepening South Africa's relations with Mozambique. | "Minister Lamola stated he looks forward to working with Minister Lucas to strengthen the existing strong fraternal relations between the two countries…
(2025-01-22). What happens if Honduras kicks out the US military? responsiblestatecraft.org 
Honduran President Xiomara Castro recently announced that she is prepared to remove American troops from the country's Soto Cano Air Base if President Donald Trump implements his proposed mass deportation policies. She is the first Latin American head of state to threaten the new American president over his deportation plans, which could expel up to 250,000 Hondurans from the U.S. this year
(2025-01-22). Trump's Executive Actions — Game Changing Or Just Chaos?! rumble.com
(2025-01-22). Lenasia Magistrate Court shooting condemned. sanews.gov.za Lenasia Magistrate Court shooting condemned | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has strongly condemned a shooting outside the Lenasia Magistrate Court, which claimed the life of one person. | The victim was a 27-year-old man awaiting to testify as a witness in an ongoing murder case being heard in the court. | "The safety of all court users is of the utmost priority. The security breach violates the core of the court administration system. We expect courts to be the custodians of justice and a safe place for our citizens," Kubayi said. | The Minister said the department has immediat…
(2025-01-22). South Africa is undergoing 'fundamental transformation' – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za South Africa is undergoing 'fundamental transformation' – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa, says South Africa is undergoing a "fundamental transformation" – as it seeks to accelerate inclusive economic growth. | President Ramaphosa was speaking at the South Africa Night World Economic Forum (WEF), held at the Garden Hall in Davos Klosters, Switzerland, on Tuesday evening. | The event, hosted by Brand South Africa, celebrated the country's G20 Presidency, an extraordinary opportunity to shape the global agenda for inclusive growth and sustainable development. | The event was held on the sidelines of…
(2025-01-22). CPI increases in December. sanews.gov.za CPI increases in December | Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has recorded an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with data showing that inflation increased in December to 3%, from 2.9% in November 2024. | "At the end of each year, Statistics South Africa calculates the average inflation rate for the year. The average inflation for 2024 was 4.4%, down from the average of 6% in 2023," Stats SA Chief Director, Patrick Kelly, said on Wednesday. | Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages ticked up to 2.5% from 2.3% in November. | Annual price increases for bread and cereal products was steady at 3.7%.
(2025-01-22). Esports as a New Way to Overcome Stress: Why Millions Choose Virtual Battles. moguldom.com In today's world, where people have to juggle numerous tasks daily, stress has become an unwelcome constant for many. Whether it is related to work, relationships, or societal pressures, finding effective ways to alleviate stress is essential and can significantly improve well-being. This need has given rise to certain trends, one of which is gaming …
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(2025-01-22). Latest Innovations in Live Casino Games: What's New in 2025 and Beyond? moguldom.com The last decade has seen the popularity of live casino games reach a new level. Once, live dealer games were a niche offering but now they are so much in demand that you'll find them at almost every online casino. Players are big fans of the combination of convenience and realism, with these closely mimicking …
(2025-01-22). Government, private sector partner to empower learners in rural KZN. sanews.gov.za Government, private sector partner to empower learners in rural KZN | Learners in uMkhanyakude, in the uMtubatuba region of northern KwaZulu-Natal, received a boost at the start of the school year when the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, led a back-to-school campaign. | In partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and the Izimpande Foundation, the Deputy Minister on Tuesday delivered 132 new school shoes to Bathathe and Mfekayi primary schools. | Both schools are no-fee institutions that provide accessible, quality education to their communities. | These schools…
(2025-01-22). Passing of NPA deputy head a 'profound loss'. sanews.gov.za Passing of NPA deputy head a 'profound loss' | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has described the passing of Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (DNDPP), Advocate Rodney De Kock, as a "profound loss" for South Africa. | De Kock passed away on Monday, following a battle with brain cancer, which was diagnosed in December. | "The passing of Advocate Rodney De Kock is a profound loss to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the legal fraternity and our country. | "He was a reliable pillar of strength to the NPA that is working hard to rebuild itself and gear up t…
(2025-01-22). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the 1st World congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-22). 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.
(2025-01-22). 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.
(2025-01-22). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-22). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-01-22). Swiss national who died in jail took photos of military sites: Iran's Judiciary. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says a Swiss national who took his own life in jail earlier this month had photographed military sites.
(2025-01-22). Iran poses 'no security threat' to any country: Zarif. presstv.ir Iran is no threat to its surrounding region but a pioneer of peace efforts, according to Iran's vice president for strategic affairs.
(2025-01-22). Southern California braces for 'gusty' winds as new fires erupt in region. presstv.ir US forecasters have warned that new winds are set to hit Southern California as the region continues to confront raging fires.
(2025-01-22). A message from a war criminal to the world — [Engaging in a dialogue with Jane Kiel]. salaficentre.com 
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(2025-01-22). Barron Tower? Trump's Youngest Son Follows Father's Footsteps, Set To Relaunch Real Estate Company. hindustantimes.com Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, is stepping into the spotlight as he prepares to launch his own luxury real estate venture. At just 18 years old, Barron is transitioning from college life at NYU's Stern School of Business to the world of high-stakes real estate, aiming to build an empire akin to his father's. His new company, Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc., was briefly incorporated last year and is set to focus on developing luxury properties and golf courses in states like Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
(2025-01-22). How Powerful Are Executive Orders Signed By US President As Trump Shakes World On Day 1 In Office. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump signed slew of executive orders on day 1 after being inaugurated as the 47th US President. Trump signed executive orders on issues like birthright citizenship, Paris treaty, BUT What Are These Orders? Executive orders — often shrouded in both power and controversy — are one of the most impactful tools at the disposal of the US President. But what exactly are they, and how do they work? Let's dive in to understand their role in shaping American governance. Watch to know more!
(2025-01-22). Salutation Road: Immigration, life and an alternative existence. newarab.com 
In Sirad, the twentysomething protagonist of Like us all, she is simply trying to survive the everyday and apprehended with a desire to shape a better life for herself and her family. | At its core, this is a story of a woman who boards the usual commuter bus to work on…
(2025-01-22). France arrests Algerian influencer accused of inciting violence. newarab.com 
Rafik M. had "called on Tiktok for the carrying out of violent acts on French territory," said Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on social media, without saying where he had been arrested. | The influencer is one of half a dozen Algerians arrested in France over the last month on accusations of calling for violence…
(2025-01-22). Iran executes man convicted of killing police officer. newarab.com 
(2025-01-22). Iraq parliament passes disputed laws, could allow child marriage. newarab.com 
The legislati…
(2025-01-22). Morocco: why is learning Tifinagh script for Amazigh important. newarab.com 
In This year, as Imazighen communities marked the start of 2975, fresh conspiracy theories resurfaced around their traditions and language. | Some pan-Arab and Islami…
(2025-01-22). One million people have fled Sudan war to South Sudan, UN warns. newarab.com 
Over one million people have now fled the Tens of thousands have been killed and more than 12 million forced from their homes since conflict erupted between M…
(2025-01-22). Spanish man lands near Algiers after kidnapping ordeal. newarab.com 
A Spanish man who was kidnapped last week near the Algeria- The Spaniard landed at the Boufarik military base, south of the capital on a flight from Algeria's southernmost Tin Zaoutine commune. | He was on a tourist trip when he was "kidnapped near the Algerian-Malian
(2025-01-22). Egypt renews detention of economist Abdel Khaleq Farouk. newarab.com 
(2025-01-22). Mali's FLA rebels 'free Spanish man kidnapped in Algeria'. newarab.com 
A rebel alliance in Mali said Tuesday it has freed The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a coalition of separatist armed groups in Mali's predominately Tuareg north, said on the social media platform X that it freed Spanish citizen Gilbert Navarro. | "The former Spanish hostage, Mr. Navarro Giane Gilbert, has been released by the FLA and is in good health," said Mohamed Maouloud Ramaadan, spokesperson for the separatist movement. | Boubacar Sadigh Ould Taleb, the Azawad Liberation Front's communication…
(2025-01-22). RSF attack kills 16 civilians in Sudan's Al-Fashir. newarab.com 
Sixteen Sudanese civilians were killed and 18 others injured when paramilitary forces shelled a famine-stricken displacement camp in The paramilitary
(2025-01-22). Several Turkey-backed fighters killed amid Tishrin dam clashes. newarab.com 
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(2025-01-22). 'Entertainment': Musk as SpaceX Starship explodes, debris falls. ummid.com SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called "entertainment" after SpaceX Starship test flight exploded in space and debris fell sparking panic among the Texas residents Thursday January 16, 2025.
(2025-01-22). Read: Why Trump inaugural is indoor with US flag half-mast? ummid.com This is the first time in 40 years when a U.S. President will take oath of office in a ceremony organised indoor with the U.S. flag already flying half-mast.
(2025-01-22). Core Principles of Islam and Prophet Muhammad's Legacy. ummid.com Prophet Muhammad's message, as the last and final prophet, represents the culmination of these principles, emphasizing a universal approach to understanding faith, life and the divine.
(2025-01-22). Preventing WW3, Declassification of Imp Files and More — Trump Promises New Era. ummid.com A day before taking oath as 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump in a victory rally Sunday promised to stop World War 3, declassification of documents related to JFK, RFK and Martin Luther King assassinations and a new America.
(2025-01-22). 'Highly Risky to Buy': X flags Melania Trump's Cryptocurrency. ummid.com Elon Musk owned social media platform X has red flagged $MELANIA — the cryptocurrency launched by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump Sunday.
(2025-01-22). JEE Main 2025 Session 1: Sharjah Exam Centre Changed. ummid.com JEE Main 2025 Session 1: The National Testing Agency (NTA) in a notification released today announced changing the JEE Main Exam Centre in Sharjah two days before the exam.
(2025-01-22). Melania joins Cryptocurrency race with husband Donald Trump. ummid.com U.S. First Lady Melania Trump launched her own cryptocurrency or meme coin '$MELANIA meme' soon after U.S. President Donald Trump joined the crypto race.
(2025-01-22). SSC MTS and Havaldar Result 2024: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to release on its official website ssc.gov.in the result of the Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Non Technical and Havaldar recruitment examination held from September to November, 2024.
(2025-01-22). Book Review: The Gujaratis – A Portrait of A Community. ummid.com 'The Gujaratis – A Portrait of a Community', Salil Tripathi's most recent book, aims to draw attention to the uncommon traits of Gujaratis that the outside world is ignorant of.
(2025-01-22). UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025: Registration Starts, Apply Before Feb 11. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released notification and started receiving application for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 through its official website upsc.gov.in.
(2025-01-22). JEE Main 2025 Session 1: NTA issues Photo error notice. ummid.com In a notification released Thursday January 16, 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said photographs uploaded by some of the candidates appearing for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 are not as per the required specifications.
(2025-01-22). Buikwe bush war victims seek compensation. independent.co.ug 
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 900 families, who were displaced from different villages in the present Buikwe district, are demanding compensation for property lost during the 1981-1986 National Resistance Army-NRA bush war. Through their umbrella body of the National Association of the Displaced People-NADIP, the affected persons who since then sought refuge …
(2025-01-22). Ethiopia gets a stockmarket. Now it just needs some firms to list. independent.co.ug 
The country is no longer the most populous without a bourse Ethiopia | AGENCIES | It was a momentous occasion. But the peal of the bell did not initiate a flurry of trading at the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, which opened on January 10th. With no brokers and only one listed stock, the exchange enjoyed a relaxed …
(2025-01-22). Jacob Kiplimo to race against Kipchoge in London. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the 2025 London Marathon, scheduled for April 27th in the United Kingdom. Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian Sawe, and Alexander Munyao. He …
(2025-01-22). Lwengo district institutes village coffee taskforces to enforce quality, safety. independent.co.ug 
Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Lwengo district have resolved to constitute village coffee committees, to respond to rising cases of theft and methods that compromise the quality of the produce in the communities. The decision was taken during a meeting of the District Security Committee and the leaders of associations of Coffee …
(2025-01-22). Mbale Diocese ordains 30 priests. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Diocese ordained 30 new priests. The newly ordained priests took their vows at St. Andrew's Cathedral, led by Bishop Wilson Nandaa. The newly ordained priests will be distributed across various parishes within the diocese. During the ceremony, Bishop Nanda urged upon the newly ordained priests to preach the …
(2025-01-22). Parliament to improve turnaround time of Auditor General's reports. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has said that the Business Committee Parliament will discuss a strategy to effectively handle reports of the Auditor General within the Accountability Committees. According to the Tayebwa, the Government can only implement the Auditor General's recommendations if they have been adopted by …
(2025-01-22). Tundu Lissu picked to lead top Tanzania opposition party. independent.co.ug 
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | After steering Tanzania's leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political battles, transformative campaigns, and unyielding advocacy for democracy, Freeman Mbowe's tenure as chairman has officially come to an end, reports The Citizen Tanzania. In a historic and symbolic shift, the party has chosen Tundu …
(2025-01-22). Why sugar ruling has left a bitter taste. independent.co.ug 
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 12 sugar millers in Uganda face closure following a ruling by the High Court that they were established illegally. The Monday ruling in the case, "Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association (USMA) Limited v Attorney General and three 3 Others", faulted the government for failure to institute a regulatory …
(2025-01-22). Soroti residents in fear over rampant dog bites. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti district health leaders have decried the increasing cases of dog bites that are not reported to the health facilities. Dr Charles Okadhi, the Soroti District Health Officer says that only 37 out of 240 cases that were registered by the veterinary department were reported in health facilities in …
(2025-01-22). Uganda's military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling. independent.co.ug 
The government's move to transfer many public construction projects to the military has worsened fears about President Museveni's concentration of power Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | In 2021, the Ugandan government announced a policy that the military would take on all new government-funded construction projects in the health and education sectors. In …
(2025-01-22). Cheap Cruise Missile Paired With Affordable Seeker From Ship-Killing Smart Bomb Eyed By USAF. twz.com 
The Quicksink seeker could turn the Extended Range Attack Munition into a new low-cost anti-ship weapon that could be bought quickly in large numbers.
(2025-01-22). Colombia's prosecution reactivates ELN arrest warrants. colombiareports.com Prosecutor General Luz Adriana Camargo revoked the suspension of the arrest warrants against 31 ELN commanders in response to a guerrilla offensive in northeast Colombia. In a post on social…
(2025-01-22). Damning Report Exposes the Sheer Scale of Britain's Crumbling Public Sector Left by the Conservatives. bylinetimes.com The last Conservative Government left behind a huge and growing number of crumbling schools, hospitals and military bases, which now urgently need tens of billions of pounds worth of repairs, a new report by the Parliamentary spending watchdog reveals. | The National Audit Office's investigation, which exposes the sheer scale of problems in the public sector inherited by Keir Starmer's Government, estimates that there is now a £49 billion maintenance backlog across the UK, which grew by £9 billion under the last 10 years of consecutive Conservative governments. | However, even this figure is likel…
(2025-01-22). La Nigeria membro associato dei BRICS+ e il viaggio di Wang Yi in Africa. strategic-culture.su La Nigeria diventa membro associato dei BRICS+, rafforzando la sua posizione strategica nel panorama globale. Questo ingresso, sostenuto dalla Cina, sottolinea il ruolo crescente dell'Africa nella cooperazione Sud-Sud e nelle riforme della governance globale, promuovendo sviluppo sostenibile e relazioni paritarie. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 17 gennaio, il Brasile, che detiene la presidenza di turno dei BRICS+, ha annunciato che la Nigeria…
(2025-01-22). Archives of the Surveilled. publicbooks.org Arthur Huff Fauset's elision from literary history was not merely a scholarly oversight but a reality constructed in advance by powerful forces.
(2025-01-22). 30 yrs later: The true story of the US role in the Bosnian 'peace'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In December 1995, the Dayton Accords brought the
(2025-01-22). Left-wing groups come together to offer public funding and training for local organising. thecanary.co A number of left-wing groups have united to offer people around Britain funding, training, and networking support in order to get active locally and nationally. "Funding, training and national networks for local people" Transform, Assemble, The Ron Todd Foundation, For the Many, Majority and OCISA have come together in order to support: Assemblies and community […] | By
(2025-01-22). Yet another severe ME/CFS patient is being threatened with detention in a psychiatric ward. thecanary.co It's 2025, but the abuse of people living myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) continues unabated. Already, less than a month into the New Year, a person living with severe ME — this time in Denmark — has reached out to the Canary with her appalling and urgent situation. Specifically, this is that her medical team is trying […] | By
(2025-01-22). Landlords banked £56.2bn in rent from young people in ONE year. We need to end the scam immediately. thecanary.co People under 45 are paying 66% of all rent in Britain. This amounted to a record £56.2bn for 2024, according to research from housing agents Hamptons. The total amount of rent paid by under 45s has increased by a startling 59% over the past decade, reflecting eye-watering price increases as much as additional renters. The […] | By
(2025-01-22). Media democracy has persistently failed — as the Sun and prince Harry case shows. thecanary.co Almost exactly 24 hours after the trial was due to begin, the Sun has reached a settlement agreement with lord Watson and prince Harry to avoid trial over allegations of phone hacking, illegal activity and a cover up at the Sun and the News of the World. As part of the agreement, and after many […] | By
(2025-01-22). Alleged Christian Trump flies into a toddler tantrum over a real Christian preaching to him. thecanary.co A bishop pleaded with newly-inaugurated US president-come-petulant child Donald Trump to "have mercy." Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington addressed Trump, his family, and the new vice-president, J.D. Vance: The culture of contempt that has become normalised in this country threatens to destroy us. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde: on point She […] | By
(2025-01-22). Elon Musk is 'funding Tommy Robinson's legal battles', according to far-right leader's team. leftfootforward.org Trump aide Elon Musk is funding Tommy Robinson's legal battles, according to the far-right leaders team. | Musk, who has repeatedly drawn criticism in recent weeks for posting false claims about UK politics, has shown support for Robinson on his X platform and also called for the far-right leaders release. | Musk has repeatedly attacked the Labour Party, posting a series of false claims about UK MPs and the grooming gangs scandal on his X platform, falsely accusing ministers of inaction over gang rape and child abuse. | According to the ipaper, Robinson's team claims that Musk is supporting him financially wit…
(2025-01-22). Trump's on a mission: Make American Imperialism Great Again. peoplesworld.org 
In the area of foreign relations, Washington has two parties but just one policy—that of war and imperialism. Donald Trump is no exception to this iron law, something already demonstrated repeatedly. His call to "Make America Great Again" means, in fact, "Make American Imperialism Great Again." Once his promises and populist speech have been stripped …
(2025-01-22). The U.S. Government Chose for Anne Frank's Family to Die. davidswanson.org
(2025-01-22). Elpidio Valdés, la cañonera y el dentista (II). cubadebate.cu Para confeccionar las minas subacuáticas made in manigua, los cubanos habían buscado garrafones de los que se usaban para almacenar vino, aguardientes o aceite. Vasijas robustas, en ocasiones reforzadas con cubiertas de mimbre como las que se muestran en las fotos. Pero para las funciones bélicas como las que narramos, el cuello estrecho dificultaba su llenado con dinamita.
(2025-01-22). A la venta entradas para la edición 33 de la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. cubadebate.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro informó que están a la venta las entradas al Recinto Ferial de la edición 33 de la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana 2025, a efectuarse entre los venideros días del 13 al 23 de febrero. La institución cultural explicó que las boletas estarán disponibles en las librerías capitalinas Fayad Jamis y Tuxpan.
(2025-01-22). Anestesia de las conciencias. cubadebate.cu Al ser humano le ha sido dada la capacidad dediscernimiento, atributo que le permite el ejercicio de la libertad. Pero hay quien prefiere renunciar a ese derecho de optar libremente. Prefiere dejar que sea el líder, el gurú o el mentor del grupo social con el que se identifica quien tome las decisiones.
(2025-01-22). Empresa Industria Electrónica: Renovación continua (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Empresa Industria Electrónica Comandante Camilo Cienfuegos (EIE) logró un récord histórico de ventas en el 2024 y apuesta por poner la innovación al servicio del desarrollo este 2025. Sobre las experiencias del año que recién concluye y las metas del nuevo período, Cubadebate dialogó con el director general de la institución, Edel Gómez Gómez.
(2025-01-22). Niebla, nubes en el suelo. cubadebate.cu La niebla es un fenómeno meteorológico habitual en cualquier época del año en Cuba, que cuando ocurre en verano es presagio de un día caluroso. øNiebla o neblina? La diferencia entre ambos viene dada por qué tanto se reduzca la visibilidad por este fenómeno, definiéndose como neblina cuando el alcance visual supera los 1000 metros y como niebla cuando es inferior.
(2025-01-22). Conozca las órdenes ejecutivas que implementó Trump en sus primeras 24 horas en el cargo. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump regresó este lunes a la Casa Blanca. Durante su primer discurso como presidente de Estados Unidos anunció que ese mismo día firmaría una serie de órdenes ejecutivas, entre ellas la declaratoria de emergencia nacional en la frontera con México. øCuáles son todas las órdenes firmadas?
(2025-01-22). Tuit del día: La estatua de Donald Trump frente al Capitolio en San Juan. cubadebate.cu La gobernadora de Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, dijo ayer que está "coordinando" para que se erija una estatua de Donald Trump frente al Capitolio en San Juan. Teniendo en cuenta la consabida historia de ese presidente con los puertorriqueños, suponemos que la estatua será algo así, tuiteó el periodista Luis de Jesús.
(2025-01-22). Línea del néctar Taoro concreta producción inicial de 279 000 unidades entre el jugo de mango y dos nuevos sabores. cubadebate.cu Desde su reactivación, en el último trimestre de 2024 —tras unos cuatro años paralizada—, la línea del néctar Taoro, perteneciente a la Fábrica de Conservas y Vegetales de Yara, en Granma, logró concretar una producción inicial de unas 279 000 unidades, entre el jugo de mango y dos nuevos sabores.
(2025-01-22). Entregan Orden de la Solidaridad a Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, fundador de Meliá Hotels International. cubadebate.cu En emotiva ceremonia de homenaje póstumo, realizada en la Embajada de Cuba en España, se entregó la víspera la Orden de la Solidaridad a Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, fundador de Meliá Hotels International, quien mantuvo siempre una estrecha relación con Cuba, informó en X el primer ministro cubano Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2025-01-22). CTE Antonio Guiteras sincronizó nuevamente al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu La CTE Antonio Guiteras sincronizó nuevamente al Sistema Electroenergetico Nacional, según informó la Unión Eléctrica a través de sus plataformas oficiales. "Todo se ha venido haciendo según lo previsto y tenemos el compromiso de estar generando en el horario pico de este miércoles", aseguró Rubén Campos Olmo, director general de la planta.
(2025-01-22). La imagen del día: Los grises del invierno. cubadebate.cu Los días invernales nos regalan imágenes como esta. Según el Instituto de Meteorología predominarán este miércoles los nublados en el occidente con algunos chubascos y lluvias, fundamentalmente hacia localidades del interior y costa norte.
(2025-01-21). Joe Biden Grants Clemency To Leonard Peltier. popularresistance.org With literally minutes left in his presidency, Joe Biden on Monday granted clemency to Leonard Peltier, the ailing Native American rights activist whom the U.S. government put in prison nearly 50 years ago after a trial riddled with misconduct and lies. | In a statement as President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration was underway, Biden announced he is "commuting the life sentence imposed on Leonard Peltier so that he serves the remainder of his sentence in home confinement." | Shortly afterward, Peltier said he's ready to get back to his family. | "It's finally over — I'm going home." he said in a statement…
(2025-01-21). Ex prison mate of jailed Alaa Abdel Fattah starts hunger strike. newarab.com 
An Australian journalist, who was once jailed for 400 days in Alaa Abdel Fattah, a software developer and blogger who rose to prominence as an activist in the 2011 Arab Spring, was
(2025-01-21). Vijay Prashad: Hyperimperialism, the Fall of Syria and Capitalist Gangers. mintpressnews.com As 2025 begins, California is on fire. And it feels like much of the rest of the world is burning, too. From the slaughter in the Middle East to a new Cold War brewing in Asia, everywhere we look is filled with uncertainty. | At home, the California wildfires have exposed much of the true face of capitalism. From prison laborers risking their lives for pennies by fighting the blazes to massive price hikes for rents in Southern California, the U.S. is crumbling. | Yet externally, America is as aggressive as ever. Only last month, it helped force through a coup against the Assad government in Syria, and Trump has m…
(2025-01-21). Despised: The Poor white Trash Manifesto, Part V. popularresistance.org The petit-bourgeois whites are a non-thinking tail to the kite of the dominant wing of capitalism. Appearance is everything; dialectics is a cross to the liberal vampire. | It is not uncommon that they recruit, artificially elevate and reward "diverse" members of the oppressed class who do their bidding. There are such examples which Fox News unabashedly refers to as "diversity hires." On our side of the class barricades, we should be careful of those possessing the appearance of militancy but not critically grasping the essence of Marxism. Independent thinkers are a problem for the PMC.
(2025-01-21). As viruses spread in Los Angeles shelters, fire survivors discuss the class issues. wsws.org The Palisades and Eaton fires, which continue to ravage large parts of Southern California, serve as stark reminders of the systemic failures in disaster management under capitalism.
middleeasteye.net (2025-01-21). Martin Luther King Jr would have called it a genocide, too Like Vietnam, MLK's take on the death and destruction in Gaza would be crystal clear: Israel is, in fact, guilty of genocide, and a fragile ceasefire deal doesn't change the fact that almost every facet of Palestinian life has been destroyed in part by American weaponry.
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-01-21). Marwan Barghouti – the world's most important hostage – must be freed
As reported last week, Egypt, Qatar and Hamas are all insisting Barghouti, the most popular leader in Palestine, be among the thousands of Palestinian hostages to be freed as part of the ceasefire agreement. | | His release or retention in captivity will say volumes about which path the US and Israel wish to take: either more land thieving, more killings, more lawlessness or steps towards ending the occupation and choosing peace over territorial expansion.
(2025-01-21). Outraged By Gaza Ceasefire, Israeli Settlers Burn Palestinian Homes, Cars. popularresistance.org Israeli Jewish settlers rampaged through several Palestinian towns in the West Bank on 19 January in a show of anger at a ceasefire deal that saw the end of fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli captives. | Settlers across the West Bank organized themselves in an effort to disrupt the release of Palestinians held captive in Israeli prisons and detention centers, where torture and rape are common. | Accompanied by soldiers, the settlers attacked Palestinian cars and closed several main roads in Turmus Ayy, Atara, Ein Siniya, Ein Ayoub, Qalqilya, an…
(2025-01-21). Biden's Legacy: The World Is More Unsafe For Journalists. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden's administration proclaimed numerous times that "journalism is not a crime" and that the United States government supports "free and independent media around the world." Biden said the "free press is crumbling" in his farewell address. But the reality is that Biden and his administration helped make the state of the free press more fragile. | Over 200 journalists in Gaza were killed by Israeli military forces armed by the Biden administration. Other client states, like India and Saudi Arabia, trampled on the human rights of reporters without fearing much criticism.
(2025-01-21). Strengthen solidarity with Palestine! workers.org 
Resistance in Palestine and West Asia has mobilized an important movement in the U.S. and other NATO countries for over 15 months to demand the genocide in Gaza stop. A ceasefire has finally been achieved. This movement must ask itself the following question: What do we do now to contribute . . . |
(2025-01-21). Complacency and hypocrisy should not play a role in the genocidal aftermath. thealtworld.com "Our UNRWA teams reported a good first day of the ceasefire; aid and some commercial supplies started flowing in smoothly," the humanitarian aid agency's Commissioner General Philipp Lazzarini #Gaza — Philippe Lazzarini (@UNLazzarini)
(2025-01-21). Hezbollah Hails Ceasefire as 'Grand Victory' for Palestinian Resistance. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah has lauded the Palestinian people and their resistance factions for securing what it called a "grand victory" in the recently announced ceasefire deal with Israel.
(2025-01-21). Iran Urges Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations urged that the ceasefire in Gaza must be transformed into a permanent and sustainable solution, stressing the need for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian enclave.
(2025-01-21). Gaza: Massive Destruction, Hundreds of Bodies Recovered, Palestinians Vow to Rebuild. imemc.org 
In Gaza on Monday , families began returning to the ruins of their homes following the ceasefire that went into effect on Sunday morning. Medical sources reported on Monday evening that rescue teams and citizens were able to retrieve the bodies of 58 martyrs from the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. A …
(2025-01-21). US officials consider proposing Korean-style ceasefire to Russia – media. infobrics.org No ceasefire agreement is in the Russians' interest, as they have the military advantage and can decide when the special military operation ends.
(2025-01-21). CEASEFIRE BEGINS! + Trump Inauguration and more. rumble.com
(2025-01-21). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
(2025-01-21). U.S. Congressman ADMITS Ceasefire Will Not Stop Israel. youtube.com
(2025-01-21). This Will Not End With the Last Airstrike. orinocotribune.com By Malak Hijazi — Jan 15, 2025 | For 15 long months, the people of Gaza have endured a brutal genocidal war. | We've lost loved ones, homes and any sense of normalcy. | But as talks of a potential ceasefire grow, hope flickers that it might take effect before US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week. | Our eyes remain glued to our phones, scrolling through news — both real and fake — waiting for the announcement. We long to hear the word "ceasefire" spoken aloud, a fragile sense of relief after all the death we have witnessed. | Reports of progress in negotiations spark fleeting c…
(2025-01-21). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Netanyahu's war cabinet vote today. ummid.com Qatar and the United States Wednesday January 15, 2025 confirmed Palestinian Resistance Groups led by Hamas and Israel have finalised the deal to end over 15-month long war in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian lands.
(2025-01-21). Hamas-Israel Ceasefire: Salute to People of Gaza. ummid.com Despite round the clock terror and horrifying attacks in the last 15 months, the ordinary people of Gaza exhibited remarkable patience for which they deserve acclaim.
(2025-01-21). Child-beheader allegedly appointed advisor to HTS chief, Jolani. thealtworld.com 
(2025-01-21). Eskom edges closer to meeting load shedding target. sanews.gov.za Eskom edges closer to meeting load shedding target | Eskom Group Executive for Generation, Bheki Nxumalo, says eyes at the power utility are now firmly fixed on reaching a year without implementing load shedding – a target that is just slightly more than two months away. | This as Eskom reached 300 days without implementing the scheduled rolling black outs today. | "Credit goes to all our 40 000 dedicated and skilled Eskom employees, who are committed to serving South Africa. Our sights are now firmly focused on delivering one year without load shedding at midnight on 26 March 2025. | "These 300 days without load…
(2025-01-21). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: The Real Winner. ummid.com Though, both the outgoing and the incoming presidents – Biden and Trump, claimed it as their victory, yet in real terms, the deal fructified due to Trump's adamant and no-nonsense attitude in dealing with Netanyahu.
(2025-01-21). Argentine workers warn of situation in Gaza. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Central de Trabajadores de Argentina-Autónoma celebrated the ceasefire in Gaza, nevertheless has warned of the catastrophe that the region is experiencing due to the Israeli aggression, which has caused more than 46,000 deaths in 15 months.
(2025-01-21). Met Police Accused of Lying About Gaza Protest at the BBC. bylinetimes.com 
A London Assembly member has written to the Home Secretary amid claims the Met Police "lied" about Gaza protests at the weekend. | On Saturday, thousands of protesters in central London gathered to demand a lasting ceasefire and an end to what they have called a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The march had been hit with strict conditions by police over where they could go, and for how long, under the Public Order Act. | It came amid pressure from the Board of Deputies of British Jews that the planned destination — BBC headquarters — was close to a synogogue, and its attendees on the Sabba…
(2025-01-21). Afghanistan highlights good state of relations with China. plenglish.com During the celebration in Kabul for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and China, Stanikzai described the bilateral ties as historic, adding that with the return of the Islamic Emirate (Taliban government), political and economic ties between the two countries have been strengthened more than ever. | In the last three years, especially in 2024, more Chinese businessmen and tourists than ever have traveled to Afghanistan. Today, thousands of Chinese citizens are present in Afghan cities, some for tourism and others for investment and trade, Stanikzai said. | For his part, the Chinese…
(2025-01-21). Ecuador's Coastal Ecosystems Have Rights, Constitutional Court Rules. popularresistance.org The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has determined that coastal marine ecosystems have rights of nature, including the right to "integral respect for its existence and for the maintenance and regeneration of its life cycles, structure, functions and evolutionary processes," per Chapter 7, Articles 71 to 74 in the country's constitution. | This is not the first time that Ecuador has established legal rights for nature. In fact, Ecuador was the first country in the world to establish that nature held legal rights, Earth.org reported. In 2008, Ecuador added rights for Pacha Mama, an ancient goddess similar to the Mo…
(2025-01-21). Ayatollah Khamenei Highlights Role of Private Sector in Iran's Progress. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described utilizing the private sector's capabilities as the way to Iran's progress.
(2025-01-21). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). 4 Hours Of Trump Inauguration Recapped In 8 Min: Church, Biden Meet, All Arrivals, Then Oath | USA. hindustantimes.com In this video recap, we summarize the highlights of Donald Trump's inauguration, covering all key events from the day in just a few minutes. The ceremony began with a morning service at St. John's Church, followed by a traditional tea meeting between Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden. As the clock struck noon, Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in the Capitol Rotunda, marking a historic return to office. Watch the video for more.
(2025-01-21). Israeli forces arrest & kill Palestinians as Trump lifts sanctions on far-right settlers. thecanary.co 
Pro-Israel lobbyists say Donald Trump was "the greatest president ever for Israel" in his first term as US leader. And as he starts his second term, he's wasted no time in bolstering the settler-colonial project. Because amid a shaky ceasefire giving Palestinians in Gaza a brief pause from genocide, he has lifted sanctions on "far-right […] | By
(2025-01-21). Trump's Expected Policy Toward Syria. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Israeli propagandist tries and fails to discredit Gaza video showing executed Palestinians dumped. skwawkbox.org 
Fake '2020' copyright added to human rights org's footage showing skulls with bullet wounds discovered as families returned to northern Gaza An Israeli propagandist has tried and failed to discredit video footage and images that appear to show the remains of executed Palestinians, discovered by family members on their return to their home areas. Muhammad …
(2025-01-21). Afghanistan highlights good state of relations with China. plenglish.com During the celebration in Kabul for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and China, Stanikzai described the bilateral ties as historic, adding that with the return of the Islamic Emirate (Taliban government), the political and economic relationship between the two countries have been strengthened more than ever. | In the last three years, especially in 2024, more Chinese businessmen and tourists than ever have traveled to Afghanistan. Today, thousands of Chinese citizens are present in Afghan cities, some for tourism and others for investment and trade, Stanikzai said. | The Chinese a…
(2025-01-21). Video: What Gaza doctors are saying about the ceasefire. aljazeera.com The ceasefire in Gaza has brought respite for doctors after 15 months of relentless work helping casualties of war.
(2025-01-21). Video: Trump 'not confident' on Gaza ceasefire future. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump told reporters he was "not confident" of the Gaza ceasefire deal holding.
(2025-01-21). Djokovic beats Alcaraz at Australian Open; will play Zverev in semifinal. aljazeera.com Ten-time Melbourne champion fights back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 and set up a semifinal against Alexander Zverev.
(2025-01-21). Bans at Sri Lanka university: A far-reaching attack on students' democratic rights. wsws.org The prohibition of an IYSSE lecture at Peradeniya University was followed by a blanket ban on all student meetings on or off campus, which sets a dangerous precedent for all universities.
(2025-01-21). Israeli snipers kill two Palestinian children in Gaza's Rafah despite ceasefire. presstv.ir Israeli gunfire has killed two Palestinian children and injured several others in the Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire.
(2025-01-21). Gaza ceasefire deal must become sustainable solution: Iran's UN envoy. presstv.ir Iran's UN ambassador emphasizes that the Gaza ceasefire must be transformed into a permanent and sustainable solution.
(2025-01-21). Turkey may resume trade with Israel if Gaza ceasefire 'permanent': Turkish official. presstv.ir Turkey may resume trade with Israel if the Gaza ceasefire is permanent, according to a Turkish economic official.
(2025-01-21). Israeli sniper kills child on second day of Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
The 15-year-old was identified as Zakaria Humaid Yahya Barbakh and was shot at by a snipe…
(2025-01-21). Morocco's opposition pushes for ex-human rights minister release. newarab.com 
Morocco's Over the weekend, the Jus…
(2025-01-21). Chase Strangio: Trump's Anti-Trans Executive Orders Threaten LGBTQ+ People While Claiming to Defend Women. democracynow.org 
On his first day back in the White House, Donald Trump moved to roll back protections for transgender people. In his inaugural address, Trump declared the U.S. government's policy is "there are only two genders: male and female." Chase Strangio, co-director of the American Civil Liberties Union's LGBTQ & HIV Project, describes Trump's executive orders aimed at pushing "a slew of policies that just seek to both eradicate trans people from civic and public life and also push trans people out of federal government." "Trans people are bracing themselves for a lot of neg…
(2025-01-21). MD Governor Formally Certifies Abortion Rights in State Constitution. truthout.org Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a proclamation on January 17, formally certifying the state's constitutional amendment that enshrines abortion as a fundamental right after voters overwhelmingly supported an abortion rights ballot initiative last November. "Maryland made a clear choice," Lieutenant Gov. Aruna Miller said in a statement. "I'm proud of our state for valuing self… |
(2025-01-21). Headlines for January 21, 2025. democracynow.org Tech Billionaires Share Stage as Donald Trump Takes Oath of Office as 47th U.S. President, Trump Declares Emergency at Southern Border, Promising "Millions and Millions" of Deportations, Trump Pardons 1,500 Capitol Rioters Including Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, Biden Grants Clemency to Indigenous Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier, Trump Withdraws U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement , Trump Withdraws from WHO, Rolls Back LGBTQ Rights and Puts Cuba Back on Terrorism List, Senate Votes 99-0 to Confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Senate Armed Services Committee Advances Pete Hegseth's Nominati…
(2025-01-21). Housing crisis: more of the same in 2025? onlineopinion.com.au Weeks become months and months become years in this real-life version of the Utopia TV series.
(2025-01-21). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
thecanary.co (2025-01-21). Israeli forces arrest & kill Palestinians as Trump lifts sanctions on far-right settlers
And as he starts his second term, he's wasted no time in bolstering the settler-colonial project. Because amid a shaky ceasefire giving Palestinians in Gaza a brief pause from genocide, he has lifted sanctions on "far-right Israeli settler groups and individuals" responsible for attacking Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
middleeasteye.net (2025-01-21). Israel launches major offensive in Jenin days after Gaza ceasefire
Large-scale incursion into West Bank city, dubbed operation 'Iron Wall', begins with deadly air strikes
middleeasteye.net (2025-01-21). Gaza ceasefire: The Palestinian spirit will never be broken
As Israel grapples with the catastrophic failure of its 15-month war, the Palestinian people are asserting their right to return and to exist
en.abna24.com (2025-01-21). Lebanese Hezbollah hails Palestinian victory: A historic triumph of resistanceHezbollah issued a statement celebrating the Palestinian people and resistance forces for their monumental victory against the Zionist-American aggression.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-01-21). As Gaza Ceasefire Holds, Israeli Occupation Forces and Settlers Escalate Repression in West Bank – Day 472Palestinian news outlets reported that settlers attacked several villages and towns in the occupied West Bank. They include villages and towns in Qalqilya, Jit Junction near Tulkarm, villages near Nablus, areas near the Ramin Plain in Tulkarm district.
reuters.com (2025-01-21). Trump launches sweeping border crackdown, mass deportation pushTrump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, tasking the U.S. military with aiding border security, issuing a broad ban on asylum and taking steps to restrict citizenship for children born on U.S. soil.
(2025-01-21). How climate change fuelled the LA wildfires. aljazeera.com Climate change has extended wildfire seasons in California, turning winter fires into a year-round crisis.
(2025-01-21). Tunisia's gas crisis puts homes and businesses on ice. newarab.com 
In For weeks now, in Sousse, in the central-east part of the country, families have waited for hours—sometimes days—hoping to secure a gas cylinder to heat their homes o…
(2025-01-21). Marwan Barghouti — the world's most important hostage — must be freed. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle A litmus test of Israel's commitment to abandon genocide and start down the road towards lasting peace is whether they choose to release the most important of all the hostages, Marwan Barghouti. During the past 22 years in Israeli prisons he has been beaten, tortured, sexually molested and had limbs broken.
(2025-01-21). Gaza and the Western media — complicit in genocide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Steven Cowan, editor of Against The Current New Zealand's One News interviewed a Gaza journalist last week who has called out the Western media for its complicity in genocide. For some 15 months, the Western media have framed Israel's genocidal rampage in Gaza as a "legitimate" war. Pretending to provide an objective and…
(2025-01-21). Even normal health conditions turn chronic under genocide. electronicintifada.net Sister's constant pain, itching prompts depression and a futile search for overpriced medicine.
(2025-01-21). Blinken slammed by NYT as the "Secretary of War" for continuing war in Ukraine, Gaza. infobrics.org Protestors shout at Blinken's final speech to foreign policy experts: "Your legacy is genocide!".
(2025-01-21). PSC's Ben Jamal charged despite video showing police waving marchers through line. skwawkbox.org 
Footage shows Met Police officers ushering Gaza marchers through to lay wreaths for murdered children — but they are still being charged Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) director Ben Jamal is being charged under accusations that he 'led and incited others to join a procession that forced its way through a police line' blocking an anti-genocide …
(2025-01-21). By dehumanizing Palestinians, media enabled genocide in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Learning from history necessitates challenging the powerful.
(2025-01-21). Israel's police chief plays a waiting game as Ben-Gvir tells top officers: 'I'll be back'. haaretz.com The far-right minister who quit Netanyahu's government in response to the hostage deal with Hamas is likely to return to his position soon, officials believe — so officers will be afraid to deviate from his line — making this is a particularly testing time for the police commissioner…
(2025-01-21). Israelis rejoice over Ben-Gvir's resignation — on both left and right. haaretz.com In former National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's attempt to act as a right-wing opposition to a right-wing government, he made a fundamental and profound mistake: he bullied Netanyahu and clashed with the Bibi-ists…
(2025-01-21). Israeli army left in limbo amid Netanyahu government's mixed signals on Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com While Israeli leadership keeps saying forces will remain in areas the army is expected to leave, the IDF cannot yet downsize the reservist forces that have been called up for another round of duty, either in Gaza, or in the West Bank…
(2025-01-21). Israel's Netanyahu government on edge over Ben-Gvir's Gaza exit. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The three open posts,
(2025-01-21). Situation Critical: UNRWA and its Continued Operations. counterpunch.org 
In April last year, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini told the United Nations Security Council that "an insidious campaign to end UNRWA's operations is under way, with serious implications for peace and security". Repeatedly, requests by the relief and works agency responsible for providing welfare and aid to Palestinians to continue its work, notably in northern Gaza, had been
(2025-01-21). How to register, update your voter information. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has officially launched an important initiative in preparation for Uganda's 2026 General Elections: the voter registration and National Voters' Register update. This process offers new and existing voters the chance to verify and update their details, ensuring their eligibility to vote in January next year. According …
(2025-01-21). Letter to Reps: Vote "No" on the Crucial Communism Teaching Act! cpusa.org
(2025-01-21). Vanuatu risks return to all-male parliament in snap election in spite of strong ' vot woman' campaign. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Leah Lowonbu in Port Vila Vanuatu's only incumbent female parliamentarian has lost her seat in a snap election leaving only one woman candidate in contention after an unofficial vote count. The unofficial counting at polling locations indicated the majority of the 52 incumbent MPs have been reelected but also with some high profile departures.
(2025-01-21). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-21). Musk's Favorite X Accounts Lead in Community Notes Corrections for Propaganda. mintpressnews.com Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has lauded his Community Notes feature as a tool to combat fake news. Yet, despite his public commitment to accuracy, Musk has been amplifying tweets from accounts that have garnered the most Community Notes corrections—many of which are right-wing, pro-Israeli, or anti-Muslim. | On October 29, 2023, Musk announced that posts corrected by Community Notes would no longer be eligible for revenue sharing on the platform. "The idea is to maximize the incentive for accuracy over sensationalism," he
(2025-01-21). Young, Educated Families Are Leaving Israel. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). The Gaza Cease-fire Is a Major Step—But the Fight for Palestine Must Continue. inthesetimes.com
(2025-01-21). Trump lifts sanctions on violent settlers as Israelis attack West Bank towns. presstv.ir Trump cancels an executive order that slapped sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers involved in violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.
(2025-01-21). Eight killed in Israeli raid on Jenin; Hamas calls for 'mobilization'. presstv.ir The regime's forces, backed by helicopters, raided Jenin refugee camp in West Bank, killing at least 7 people.
(2025-01-21). At least 8 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli army attack on Jenin. aljazeera.com Eight killed, more than 35 wounded says Palestinian Ministry of Health, as violence rises in occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-21). Trump lifts US sanctions on Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli officials welcome new president's decision to remove sanctions imposed by the Biden administration.
(2025-01-21). How Israel shaped the narrative and its impact on Dutch politics. aljazeera.com Israel's portrayal of Amsterdam Maccabi violence as anti-Semitic sparked a debate on anti-Islam and immigration issues.
(2025-01-21). After 15-months of war, how strong is Hamas? aljazeera.com Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas, but armed members have been out in the open in Gaza. So how strong is Hamas?>
(2025-01-21). Israeli army launches attack on Jenin refugee camp in West Bank. aljazeera.com Israel has launched an attack on Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, killing at least seven Palestinians.
(2025-01-21). South African humanitarian in pro-Israeli crosshairs over Palestine support. aljazeera.com Imtiaz Sooliman, driving force behind prominent African aid agency Gift of the Givers, says his work is not political.
(2025-01-21). Israeli settlers attack West Bank villages under army's protection. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages, set vehicles on fire and injure several residents in the West Bank.
(2025-01-21). Trump overturns Biden's executive order that enabled him to sanction Israeli settlers in West Bank. haaretz.com Amid flurry of post-inauguration activity, Trump also cancelled U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court and sent a sharp message to to pro-Palestinian protesters across America…
(2025-01-21). Trump brings families of Israeli hostages on stage as Witkoff unveils four-point approach to Middle East. haaretz.com At Inauguration Day rally, Trump vows to 'bring them all home' and again claims 'Israel would never have been hit on October 7' if he had been president…
(2025-01-21). Hamas says second stage of hostage release on Saturday after reports of one-day delay. haaretz.com Palestinian media reported a Hamas official said the next phase of the deal will happen Sunday, not Saturday as agreed. Israel, unsure if it's a legitimate statement or psychological warfare, informed mediators that a Sunday release would violate the Gaza cease-fire agreement…
(2025-01-21). 28-year-old shot dead in central Israel. haaretz.com According to a source familiar with the details, the victim was linked to a local crime organization. Since the beginning of the year, 12 people have been murdered in Israel over criminal motives.
(2025-01-21). Two Israelis severely wounded in West Bank; accidental police shooting suspected. haaretz.com The incident took place while settlers reportedly set ablaze buildings and vehicles in a nearby Palestinian village…
(2025-01-21). Israeli minister Smotrich's son wins cheap land plot on ruins of Bedouin village. haaretz.com Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's 21-year-old son won the option of buying a plot in a community being built at the site of the demolished Umm al-Hiran for just $16,800…
(2025-01-21). Just a short trip from Jerusalem, a thousand-year-old world awaits behind monastery gates. haaretz.com Travel in Israel: The largely Muslim village of Abu Ghosh is home to several important and beautiful Christian sites that make for a fascinating visit…
(2025-01-21). As cease-fire comes into effect, Palestinians begin the search for bodies under the Gaza rubble. haaretz.com A spokesman for the Strip's civil defense said as many as 10,000 bodies could still be buried under the ruins of destroyed buildings and that around 2,800 bodies had 'evaporated' in Israeli bombardments…
(2025-01-21). This is what Gaza looks like today: The scale of destruction caused by Israel is revealed. haaretz.com As the cease-fire Between Israel and Hamas takes effect, Gaza residents return to their shattered homes. Journalists and photographers gain access to previously restricted areas, capturing images that reveal the long road to recovery for Palestinians in the Strip…
(2025-01-21). Trump 'not confident' that Gaza cease-fire will hold, says 'It's not our war'. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGE DEAL: IDF releases new footage of three female hostages reuniting with their families ‚ñ ISRAEL: Trump overturns Biden's executive order that enabled him to sanction Israeli settlers in West Bank ‚ñ GAZA: IDF says northern Gazans could return to northern Strip in about a week if Hamas upholds deal…
(2025-01-21). Israel kills six in operation in West Bank's Jenin refugee camp. newarab.com 
At least six Palestinians have been killed in the occupied Jenin governor Kamal Abu al-Rub told AFP the operation was "an "It came quickly, Apache helicopters in the sky and Israeli military vehicles everywhere", he added. | Palestinian Aut…
(2025-01-21). London's Camden Council rejects Israel divestment calls. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine campaigners have vowed to maintain pressure on In a meeting late on Monday evening, the Labour-run council debated a petition signed by more than 4,000 residents to undertake a "thorough and transparent audit" of its pension fund investm…
(2025-01-21). Israel intensifies blockade on West Bank cities and towns. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army intensified the siege on cities and towns in the West Bank on Tuesday, amid threats of a major military operation in the area with the argument of fighting Palestinian militias.
(2025-01-21). Youth Demand Made It To The BBC At Saturday's Palestine March. popularresistance.org Three Youth Demand supporters defied Met Police restrictions on the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) demonstration on Saturday 18 January by standing outside the BBC with signs. Youth Demand are calling for a two-way arms embargo on Israel and for the new UK government to halt all new oil and gas licences granted since 2021. | Youth Demand: not letting the BBC get away with it | At around 4: 00pm, the three were arrested under Section 14 of the Public Order Act after marching to the BBC and standing on the pavement with signs, defying the conditions imposed on the protest by the Met. One Youth Demand supporte…
(2025-01-21). Here are the pro-Trump, pro-Israel billionaires Oxfam's report should have told you about. thecanary.co As Donald Trump becomes US president for a second time, Oxfam has released a report showing that the wealth of billionaires increased by $2tn in 2024, "three times faster than the year before". About four new billionaires popped up every week last year, but "the number of people living in poverty has barely changed since […] | By
(2025-01-21). World's richest billionaires at center of Trump's inauguration: Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg. geopoliticaleconomy.com US President Donald Trump invited Big Tech billionaire oligarchs to be at the center of his inauguration. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg symbolically sat with his cabinet picks. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google chief Sundar Pichai were there too.
(2025-01-21). Russia's floating nuclear power plant marks milestone. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation Rosatom announced that the floating thermal nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov reached an important energy milestone, after generating the first billion kilowatts (kW).
(2025-01-21). What the Financial Press Tells Elites That Mainstream Media Won't. mintpressnews.com The This is because the market for outlets like the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, or the…
(2025-01-21). Leonard Peltier Out of Jail. pressenza.com After 49 years of incarceration, 80-year-old Leonard Peltier has been granted clemency. He will be released from jail and complete his sentence in home confinement. | Leonard was sentenced to two life sentences for the deaths of two FBI agents in Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota. He maintains his innocence. The trial that led to his prosecution has widely been seen as unfair, including serious suppression of evidence, FBI coercion, and refusal of witnesses. | We celebrate that Leonard can finally go home to his family and community, but maintain the demand for his long-overdue full pardon. | [image or embed]<...
(2025-01-21). A Public Model For Home Insurance. popularresistance.org With every extreme weather event, housing is damaged and belongings are lost. Insurance is supposed to be the safety net that helps people to recover and restart their lives. But as major disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and hailstorms increase in frequency and severity thanks to climate change, more insurance companies are cutting back on policies, jacking up premium rates, or refusing to cover whole areas of the country. This change is leaving people who live in affected homes—including everything from single-family houses to multifamily rental buildings—facing financial hardship and even homel…
(2025-01-21). How Labor Can Fight Against Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda. popularresistance.org This is a frightening time for immigrant workers. President-elect Donald Trump ran on the slogan "mass deportations now," and has appointed a team of anti-immigrant hardliners. The leadership of the Democratic Party has lurched to the right on this issue, adopting Trump's rhetoric about "securing the border," and embracing core Republican policies. | A bill that would target undocumented people for deportations if they are merely accused—not convicted—of nonviolent crimes like shoplifting passed in the House with bipartisan support. It's moving forward in the Senate where only eight Democrats opposed…
(2025-01-21). Latin American Ministers Meet To Unify Their Stance On Trump's Policies. popularresistance.org On Thursday, ministers, deputy ministers, and heads of delegations from 10 Latin American and Caribbean countries met in Mexico City to develop a joint strategy in response to the threats of mass deportations by Donald Trump. | The "Meeting on Human Mobility in the Northern Route of the Continent: Towards an Orderly, Safe, Regular, Responsible, and Humane Management" was attended by representatives from Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Venezuela. | "In light of the challenges we face in migration matters, we gathered in Mexico City to discuss and coordinate acti…
(2025-01-21). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-21). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-21). Elon Musk believes he got Trump elected. Now he's coming for Europe. aljazeera.com Experts say the EU can wield its digital services rules against election interference — but even that won't be easy.
(2025-01-21). Listen: Refaat Alareer's voice from the archives. electronicintifada.net Interviews with the beloved writer, professor and poet from 2014, 2015 and 2018.
(2025-01-21). Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance? aljazeera.com Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance?>
(2025-01-21). Saudi FM to visit Lebanon on Thursday amid 'new phase' of ties. newarab.com 
Saudi Foreign Minister The top diplomat is also expected to meet influential Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, local media reports said. | The Saudi minister will announce the beginning of a new phase in Saud…
(2025-01-21). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-21). Democracy and Debt: Has the Link been Broken? cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Debt Slavery — Why It Destroyed Rome, Why It Will Destroy Us Unless It's Stopped
| Book V of Aristotle's Politics describes the eternal transition of oligarchies making themselves (…) | – |
(2025-01-21). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). Iran Ready for Joint Production of Weapons with Pakistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces voiced Iran's preparedness to work with Pakistan in the production of military equipment.
(2025-01-21). Iran Ready to Restart Talks on Removal of Sanctions: Deputy FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Expressing Iran's readiness for the resumption of negotiations on the removal of sanctions, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said Tehran and the European parties have agreed to proceed with the talks.
(2025-01-21). Leader Visits 'Pioneers of Progress' Expo. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei paid a visit to the exhibition of "Pioneers of Progress" in Tehran.
(2025-01-21). Iranian Army Performs Nocturnal Heliborne Operation in Drill. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The helicopters of the airborne division of Iran's Army Ground Force carried out a nocturnal mission to airlift the special forces attending a war game held in northeastern border regions.
(2025-01-21). China unveils plan to build strong education system by 2035. tvbrics.com 
Special attention will be paid to the creation of new relevant disciplines…
(2025-01-21). Iran boosts health tourism to attract 2 million medical tourists. tvbrics.com 
The nation strives for UNESCO recognition as the tourism sector soars…
(2025-01-21). Iran increases caviar exports by 112% in 9 months. tvbrics.com 
The leading country's caviar producing provinces are Gilan, Mazandaran, and Fars…
(2025-01-21). South Africa to use World Economic Forum for strengthening ties with ASEAN. tvbrics.com 
The event also provides a platform to promote the country's G20 presidency…
(2025-01-21). Fire at ski resort in Türkiye kills at least 10. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-21). Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico? aljazeera.com Trump repeated his desire to do so in his inaugural address on Monday. But it would not be easy.
(2025-01-21). 'We will drill, baby, drill': Why Trump wants US out of Paris climate deal. aljazeera.com For a second time, Donald Trump promises to pull the US from a global agreement that most countries are party to.
(2025-01-21). Elon Musk at Trump's inauguration: What's the history of the Nazi salute? aljazeera.com SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk comes under fire for making gesture at President Trump rally similar to Nazi salute.
(2025-01-21). Full speech: Donald Trump's second inauguration address. aljazeera.com Beginning his second term, Trump takes oath as 47th president, pledging to 'restore America promise'.
(2025-01-21). South Korea's President Yoon defends martial law call at impeachment trial. aljazeera.com Yoon says special forces soldiers sent to National Assembly on December 3 were not there to disable the legislature.
(2025-01-21). Russia, Ukraine continue strikes despite Trump promise to bring swift peace. aljazeera.com Trump says Zelenskyy 'wants peace deal' and Putin must accept; Moscow says 'no specific proposals' from Washington.
(2025-01-21). What is an executive order, and what orders did Trump sign on day 1? aljazeera.com We take a look at some of the most significant executive actions signed by President Donald Trump.
(2025-01-21). World leaders express hope, fear as Donald Trump returns to White House. aljazeera.com Political leaders across the world urge good relations with the new president, with some expressing concern.
(2025-01-21). I dream of a quiet, drone-free Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-21). Mars, watch out — Trump's coming for you too. aljazeera.com The destructive policies Trump outlined at his inauguration may indeed make an escape to other planets more appealing.
(2025-01-21). The call to remember. aljazeera.com earthrise explores how the Indigenous call to remember our place within nature is resonating in the UK.
(2025-01-21). Rubio officially sworn into office as US Secretary of State. aljazeera.com Former Senator Marco Rubio has officially begun his tenure as US Secretary of State.
(2025-01-21). Trump pardons 1500 Jan 6 prisoners, commutes other sentences. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1500 prisoners who participated in the attack on the US Capitol.
(2025-01-21). Ukraine's Zelenskyy questions Trump's commitment to Europe & NATO. aljazeera.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned the commitment of US President Donald Trump to Europe's security.
(2025-01-21). Mbappe says mental shift helped change his Real Madrid 'situation'. aljazeera.com French superstar has silenced his doubters in recent weeks after struggling to settle in with the Spanish giants.
(2025-01-21). Sabalenka won't let Badosa friendship dent Grand Slam 'three-peat' dream. aljazeera.com The best friends will meet in the Australian Open semifinals as Sabalenka looks for a third straight title in Melbourne.
(2025-01-21). Musk accused of giving Nazi salute during Trump inauguration celebrations. aljazeera.com Tech billionaire says his critics need 'better dirty tricks' after coming under fire over hand gestures.
(2025-01-21). Biden hands preemptive pardons to family, allies citing Trump retaliation. aljazeera.com Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney and immunologist Anthony Fauci among those offered protection.
(2025-01-21). Fact check: Was Trump truthful in his inauguration day speeches? aljazeera.com Trump targeted the Panama Canal and undocumented migrants, repeating old claims and making new ones. We fact check them.
(2025-01-21). Hotel fire at Türkiye ski resort kills at least 10. aljazeera.com Officials say fire broke out overnight in the restaurant of the hotel in the northwestern Bolu province.
(2025-01-21). Landslides and flash floods kill at least 16 in Indonesia. aljazeera.com Authorities warn that heavy rain is expected to continue for several days as they search for missing people.
(2025-01-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,062. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,062nd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-21). Taliban announces release of US citizens in prisoner swap deal. aljazeera.com Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.
(2025-01-21). Trump critics say inauguration optics show oligarchy in action. aljazeera.com In a break with tradition, Silicon Valley CEOs feature prominently at presidential inauguration.
(2025-01-21). Trump grants clemency to all charged over January 6 US Capitol attack. aljazeera.com US president sweeps away years-long effort to punish those responsible for trying to overturn the 2020 election.
(2025-01-21). Trump on Mars. aljazeera.com The destructive policies Trump outlined at his inauguration may indeed make an escape to other planets more appealing.
(2025-01-21). Elon Musk accused of Nazi salutes at Trump inauguration event. aljazeera.com Tech mogul Elon Musk has denied making Nazi salutes at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump.
(2025-01-21). Gauff stunned by Badosa in Australian Open quarters; Zverev beats Paul. aljazeera.com Paula Badosa, who almost quit tennis in 2024, has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal with a straight-sets win.
(2025-01-21). Hotel fire at Türkiye ski resort kills at least 10. aljazeera.com Officials say fire broke out overnight in the restaurant of the hotel in the northwestern Bolu province.
(2025-01-21). Musk accused of giving Nazi salute during Trump inauguration celebrations. aljazeera.com Anti-Defamation League defends tech billionaire for making 'awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm'.
(2025-01-21). Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal. aljazeera.com Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.
(2025-01-21). Did President Trump Just Drop Some Hints About His Peace Plan? globalresearch.ca Trump's known for his capriciousness, however, so it might be that he either didn't mean to hint at anything at all in his latest remarks about Russia or he might unexpectedly change his mind about the compromises that he considers …
(2025-01-21). Justifying the Egregious: John Howard and Spying on East Timor. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-21). '555mn and counting': Footballer Rizwan's Insta reel breaks world record. ummid.com Kerala based freestyle footballer Muhammad Rizwan's Instagram reel, featuring a precise kick at the Keralamkundu Waterfall, has been viewed over 555 million times, breaking Guinness World Records.
(2025-01-21). Trump's Inauguration Speech Threatened New Depths of State Cruelty. truthout.org It matters what presidents say in their inauguration speeches. The words set the tone for what follows. They do so, whether the president succeeds or fails. Go back to Barack Obama's first inauguration speech, and what you notice now is language itself breaking under the pressure that president placed on it. He encouraged Americans to believe that theirs was still a land of opportunity… |
(2025-01-21). Anduril's "Arsenal 1" and "Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy" thealtworld.com The growing challenges in matching the military industrial capabilities of Russia and China highlight the flaws in the U.S. defense industry's profit-driven approach, exemplified by Anduril's ambitious yet controversial "Arsenal 1" project. | With the conflict in Ukraine exposing how unprepared the United States' military industrial base is for a peer or near-peer conflict, continued efforts are being made to either match Russian and Chinese military industrial output or otherwise compensate for it. | Many attempts to do so, including ongoing efforts by the US Army to expand 155mm artillery shell production, have…
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump Is The Empire Unmasked. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The hood stays popped open the entire time, showing the whole world how the imperial sausage gets made.
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump Is The Empire Unmasked. thealtworld.com 
During his inaugural address, the new president of the United States was refreshingly open about the fact that Washington is the hub of a continuously expanding empire which is ruled by billionaire plutocrats. | As Joe Lauria
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump Is the Empire Unmasked. globalresearch.ca During his inaugural address, the new president of the United States was refreshingly open about the fact that Washington is the hub of a continuously expanding empire which is ruled by billionaire plutocrats. | As Joe Lauria
(2025-01-21). Sanction-Proof? Russia's Arctic Ambitions and the China Factor. infobrics.org Russia's Arctic ambitions are not just surviving — they're evolving, largely thanks to a deepening partnership with China. This resilience underscores the strategic importance Russia places on its Arctic resources and the increasing limitations of sanctions in a globally interconnected economy…
(2025-01-21). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-21). China critica a EE.UU. por devolver a Cuba a lista terrorista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) China criticó hoy la decisión de la nueva administración estadounidense de devolver a Cuba a la lista de supuestos países patrocinadores del terrorismo y cuestionó la credibilidad internacional de Washington.
(2025-01-21). Mass Deportation: a Bad Idea for the US Economy. counterpunch.org 
There were many lies about immigrants spread during the 2024 presidential campaign. It is necessary to replace the misinformation with facts to think clearly about the economic impact of immigration and deportation on the US economy — especially since Donald Trump says he intends to move forward on mass deportation. For all of the 21st century, there have been millions of unauthorized immigrants in the United States. The peak year on record was 2007, when there were 12.2 million unauthorized immigrants living here. In 2022, there were 11 million — 1.2 million fewer or about 10 percent less than in 200…
(2025-01-21). The Red (Note) White and Blue. counterpunch.org 
The impending ban on TikTok pushed many in that oh so American way to do the opposite of what those in charge wanted them to do. Americans are a strange breed— so docile in practice, but only if they think they are being "rebellious" —look to the MAGA movement. Ask any of those diehards and
(2025-01-21). Why the Alliance for the Wild Rockies is Taking Yellowstone National Park to Court Over Its Scientifically-Deficient Bison Management Plan. counterpunch.org 
One might think that the National Park Service and the State of Montana, the two entities charged with stewardship of American bison, our national mammal, could do a better job. The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and the Council on Fish and Wildlife think so, too, which is why we are challenging Yellowstone National Park's recently released
(2025-01-21). To Confront the Oligarchy, We Need to Build Power at the Community Level. counterpunch.org Wrong way world A consistent theme through my life has been to understand our world, to assemble a comprehensive picture the best I can, respecting the world's boggling complexity and the limits of any one mind to grasp it all. What has long been clear to me is that our world is on a systematically
(2025-01-21). New Ultra-Gombeen Government in Dublin, Same Old Story on 'The Left'. counterpunch.org 
(2025-01-21). Who Was Antony Sutton? covertactionmagazine.com The late historian Antony C. Sutton is one of the most influential thinkers in the current American populist movement. The Mises Institute has repeatedly promoted his work, as has the Cato Institute, and his books are steady sellers on Amazon (an impressive feat given that most of their content is now available for free on …
(2025-01-21). The Biden Regime Was an Amazing Collection of Criminals. thealtworld.com "In its final hours, the most CORRUPT Administration in American history is covering up Democrats' trail of criminal activity." — US Rep. Andrew Clyde | The Criminal-in-Chief in his last criminal act has issued a "preemptive pardon" to 20 criminals. Mass murderer "Covid-vax Fauci" got one and so did the despicable Liz Cheney and all members of the Jan. 6 House Committee that conducted the unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions of American citizens who attended the rally for President Trump. The "law enforcement" officers who worked to turn the protest into a riot got preemptive pardons. | Biden…
(2025-01-21). Trump orders withdrawal of US from WHO 'in major blow to global health'. leftfootforward.org Health experts have condemned Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and cut all funding to the UN agency on the first day of his new presidency. | Trump claimed that the global health agency had mishandled the covid-19 pandemic "and other global health crises". | The British Medical Journal (BMJ), published by the British Medical Association, has said "Withdrawal from WHO does not "Make America Healthy Again," but severely diminishes American influence and standing in the world, while threatening its national interests and population health." | The BMJ warned that…
(2025-01-21). "A Massive Abuse of Emergency Power": Legality of Trump's Move to Deploy Troops to Border Is Questioned. democracynow.org 
During Donald Trump's inaugural address on Monday, he declared a national emergency at the southern border. On the first day back in office, Trump signed a number of executive orders on immigration that seek to end birthright citizenship and use military resources for Trump's border policies. "This is a massive abuse of emergency power," says Elizabeth Goitein, co-director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. "These emergency powers are intended to address sudden, unexpected crises … that are moving too quickly for Congress to be able to a…
(2025-01-21). Trump Grants Clemency to 1,500+ Jan. 6 Insurrectionists; Elon Musk Is Accused of Giving Nazi Salute. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the nation's 47th president. The inauguration took place inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, the same spot where Trump's supporters staged an insurrection on January 6, 2021, in a violent attempt to keep him in power after he lost the 2020 race. Hours after Monday's inauguration, Trump granted "full, complete and unconditional" presidential pardons for about 1,500 people involved in the January 6 insurrection. He also commuted the sentences of 14 members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, many of whom had been convicted of seditious conspir…
(2025-01-21). Leonard Peltier to Be Freed After Half-Century in Prison: "A Day of Victory for Indigenous People" democracynow.org 
Indigenous political prisoner Leonard Peltier is coming home after nearly half a century behind bars. Just minutes before leaving office, former President Joe Biden granted Peltier clemency and ordered his release from prison to serve the remainder of his life sentence in home confinement. In a statement, Peltier said, "It's finally over — I'm going home. I want to show the world I'm a good person with a good heart. I want to help the people, just like my grandmother taught me." Biden's historic decision came after mounting calls by tribal leaders and supporters, and a co…
(2025-01-21). Trump Threatens Again to Retake Panama Canal While Distorting Deadly History of Waterway. democracynow.org 
During Monday's inauguration, Donald Trump repeated his threat to retake the Panama Canal. The United States controlled the waterway since the early 20th century, but in 1977 President Jimmy Carter signed a landmark treaty to give Panama control of the canal. Democracy Now! co-host Juan González debunks Trump's "grossly false" claims about the canal's history. "The Panama Canal was created at gunpoint by the United States," says Juan González. "The entire myth that Trump has created is entirely false and needs to be challenged."…
(2025-01-21). Blinken Slammed by NYT as the "Secretary of War" for Continuing War in Ukraine, Gaza. globalresearch.ca During his final trip as America's top diplomat last week, Antony J. Blinken was described by French President Emmanuel Macron as "an eminent servant of peace" at a ceremony at the Élysée Palace in Paris before being awarded the country's …
(2025-01-21). Palestinians Begin Searching for the 10,000 Bodies Under the Gaza Rubble. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). 915 Aid Trucks Delivered to Gaza, but Challenges Stall Distribution. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Palestinians Begin Searching for the 10,000 Bodies Under the Gaza Rubble. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). 'An awful lot of time': UN warns long road ahead to rebuild life in Gaza. presstv.ir A UN official says the reconstruction of Gaza demands "an awful lot of time."
(2025-01-21). Trump must not let Hamas rule the rebuilding of Gaza. haaretz.com The Trump administration must shatter Hamas' temporary euphoria by making it clear that the international community will not finance its regime as it did before October 7. The reconstruction of Gaza must not mean the rebuilding of Hamas…
(2025-01-21). Rafah crossing, the only lifeline for Gaza, reopens once again. newarab.com 
For a second day in a row, dozens of trucks loaded with Early Sunday, traffic gradually moved at the entrance to the Raf…
(2025-01-21). UK: Palestine Solidarity Campaign head charged over Gaza rally. newarab.com 
Ben Jamal, the director of the UK's The
(2025-01-21). What is it like to be a civil defense worker in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-01-21). Gazans start search for missing Palestinians on day two of truce. newarab.com 
The truce in the 15-month-old conflict, which has laid waste to the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East, took effect on Sunday with the release of the first three…
(2025-01-21). Sunday 2/2: #BoycottChevron Car Caravan. indybay.org 1400 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA (parking lot to the right of former Golds Gym)…
(2025-01-21). Bird Flu Propaganda: Terror Rising. globalresearch.ca [Continued from Latest bird flu casualty poster-child: a kid 'with…
(2025-01-21). USA to Exit the WHO! globalresearch.ca Throughout the medical truth and freedom movement, we are celebrating as President Trump has just ordered the USA's withdrawal from the World Homicidal Organization (WHO). The WHO has been exploited by Big Pharma and Bill Gates to promote toxic products …
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump's Executive Order Concerning the WHO. Emanuel Pastreich. globalresearch.ca The overwhelmingly positive and uncritical response to Donald Trump's executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization among so many of my colleagues has led me to the conclusion that a more critical and skeptical …
(2025-01-21). The Transatlantic Strain: How the US Pressures Europe to Shoulder Its Russia Agenda. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | The transatlantic alliance, often hailed as a cornerstone of global security and a symbol of unity between North America and Europe, is showing signs of strain as the United States increasingly pressures its European allies to align with …
(2025-01-21). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.
(2025-01-21). Morocco's Higher Education Stimulus. The University of Participatory Learning and Action (UPLA). globalresearch.ca Most of our world is experiencing a time of public discontent that now necessitates accomplishing a better and different driver of renewal for our cities and rural places. Let us consider a new approach, rooted in a long-held understanding of …
(2025-01-21). Selected Articles: Swiss Neutrality on the Brink. Ex-Diplomat Reveals Russian Peace Efforts, NATO Destroys Peace. globalresearch.ca 
By In this interview Mr. Jean-Daniel Ruch describes how Switzerland's moves towards integration into NATO and the European Union i…
(2025-01-21). Today, We're Living in Orwell's 1984. globalresearch.ca
(2025-01-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Hundreds of Argentine healthcare workers protested last week over lack of medications, while a walkout by Alberta support staff could spread to another 7,000 workers over the coming 10 days.
(2025-01-21). Association of Italy supports student initiative for event in Cuba. plenglish.com Rome, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Italian humanitarian association Seeds of Peace, has launched an international student initiative to welcome the upcoming International Conference for the Balance of the World that will begin on January 28 in Cuba.
(2025-01-21). Canada Should Get Closer to the non-Western BRICS Economic Alliance. infobrics.org The outcome of the American election underscores Canada's economic and intellectual dependence on the U.S. market and the consequences of it…
(2025-01-21). Priorities for International Cooperation in Greater Eurasia: An Indian Perspective. infobrics.org Eurasia, a region of immense geopolitical significance due to its strategic location and abundant natural resources, has always been a focus of global interest. The Russia-Ukraine conflict that erupted in February 2022 has further underscored the evolving dynamics of Eurasian geopolitics…
(2025-01-21). What Trump's inauguration guest list means for EU bureaucratic dictatorship. infobrics.org Yesterday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th Pre …
(2025-01-21). What am I thinking? marktanliano.net Original Link Here: open.substack.com/pub/marktaliano/p/what… What am I thinking. I am going to talk about the ignorance of Western masses for a moment. It gives me no pleasure. The West and its allies have just installed an internationally proscribed terrorist organization to replace the elected government of a UN member state. But according to Westerners Assad …
(2025-01-21). Resist Trump and MAGA's McCarthyism 2.0! cpusa.org 
The first 100 days of the Trump administration will be full of many challenges and dangers. Not least of these will be the incoming attacks against immigrant communities, the trade union movement, abortion access, LGBTQ people, and the justice for Palestine and other movements for peace and self-determination. | An important plank in the defenses of Resistance 2.0 will be launching efforts to prevent the MAGA right from resurrecting McCarthyism from its grave. During his campaign, Trump vowed to "root out" the communists, Marxists, and the "radical left." Should such a McCarthyism 2.0 be implemented, no pro-wo…
(2025-01-21). Modelos de lenguaje de la inteligencia artificial: Conversando con un amigo virtual. cubadebate.cu Los humanos hemos inventado la inteligencia artificial a imagen y semejanza de nosotros mismos. Esta paráfrasis bíblica, y también marxista, se aplica perfectamente también a muchos otros avances de la ciencia y la tecnología que tienen que ver con la información, como es el caso de la computación digital.
(2025-01-21). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(2025-01-21). Trump's Return Must Be a Turning Point for the UK to Stop Pandering to America and Forge a Brighter Future With Europe. bylinetimes.com Donald Trump's inauguration as the President of the United States for a second time is a dark moment, and I know many people here in the UK will be feeling scared about what this means. Not just for people in America, women, trans people and migrants in particular, who will be at the sharp end of Trump's policies, but for the rest of the world — for peace and security, for action on the climate, and for the integrity of our own democracy. | There's plenty to be worried about. Trump has confirmed that some of his first moves as President will be to start a wave of mass deportations, tearing people away fr…
(2025-01-21). Mexicans stage anti-Trump protest outside US embassy. presstv.ir Mexicans gather outside the US embassy in Mexico City to protest against Trump's anti-immigrant policies.
(2025-01-21). Medida migratoria de Trump ya enfrenta demanda en EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) Apenas arrancó la segunda temporada de la administración de Donald Trump y ya circula hoy una demanda de la Unión Estadounidense por las Libertades Civiles que impugna una orden ejecutiva antiinmigrante.
(2025-01-21). Controversial 'Nazi Salute' From Musk Draws ADL Defense, AOC Condemnation. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Jean-Marie Le Pen is dead, but his Nazi legacy thrives in France. newarab.com 
Being implicated in acts of torture and the murder of an Arab Muslim nationalist were not mentioned when Jean-Marie Le Pen was Except that forgetting about the evil carried out by Le Pen, the far-right politician,…
(2025-01-21). Over 40 legal experts call for inquiry into Met handling of Palestine March — as its boss gets caught out. thecanary.co Over 40 prominent UK legal scholars have condemned the actions of the Met Police in relation to Saturday 18 January's Palestine March in London in a letter to the home secretary. They have called the Met's approach to policing "an abuse of police powers" and called on the government repeal repressive legislation and defend the […] | By
(2025-01-21). Green Party politicians rally behind people arrested at Saturday's pro-Palestine march. thecanary.co Two Green Party politicians have hit back at the Met Police over the arrests of peaceful protesters on Saturday 18 January at the Palestine March in London. 'It's about choices' Following this weekend's disgraceful policing tactics from the Met Police against protestors organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) to urge the British government to […] | By
(2025-01-21). Thailand: 300 tonnes of dry ice to be sprayed on Bangkok and the government predicts a bird flu pandemic in June — are the two related? expose-news.com In recent weeks, a plan has been announced to spray 300 tonnes of dry ice in Bangkok to combat a problem the city is having with dust particles. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration …
(2025-01-21). Why Greenland? How Trump Learned to Love the Bomb. socialistproject.ca 
As Donald Trump takes office, he has revived one of his most audacious ideas: acquiring Greenland. When asked directly if he would rule out using military force to take Greenland from Denmark, Trump refused to do so, sparking international outrage. This renewed interest in Greenland is closely tied to his plan to build a nationwide anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system, which he calls the "American Iron Dome." | The only thing worse than Trump's Iron Dome being an enormous boondoggle that doesn't work, is that it does work. A functional system would undermine global strategic stability by incentivizing adversari…
(2025-01-21). DRC and WHO strengthen cooperation against Mpox. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) strengthen cooperation against Mpox, a disease that has caused almost 1,400 deaths in the country since the beginning of 2024.
(2025-01-21). India and France assess maritime security threats. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) India and France have agreed to assess threats to maritime security in the Indian Ocean region to counter illegal activities, diplomatic sources stressed on Tuesday.
(2025-01-21). Vietnam hosts Francophone Parliamentary Cooperation Forum. plenglish.com In his opening remarks, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man expects the event will foster collaboration, particularly in science, technology, innovation, creativity, digital economy, and public-private partnership. | The Vietnamese Parliament organized the forum to strengthen cooperation within the Francophone community to build sustainable agriculture, ensure livelihoods for every household, and food security for every nation, he said. | Thanh Man also reviewed Vietnam's achievements in 2024, when it reached a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 7.09 percent, the economic scale exceeded 476 billio…
(2025-01-21). Another 40,000 surveillance cameras to be installed in Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) Forty thousand new surveillance cameras will be installed in the next five years, as part of a comprehensive plan to monitor and maintain security and order throughout this city, as it is known today.
(2025-01-21). Fitur España abre puertas a promisorio año del turismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) Aunque pudiera antojarse hoy un aperitivo de comienzos de 2025, la Feria Internacional de Turismo (Fitur) de Madrid, arranca este miércoles con augurios de un gran año para el sector.
(2025-01-21). Dirección Nacional de los Joven Club felicita a la provincia de Cienfuegos | (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 21 ene (RHC) A buscar nuevas alternativas para brindar los servicios del Joven Club de Computación y Electrónica con la calidad que merece el pueblo llamó en Cienfuegos la Directora Adjunta de la Dirección Nacional de Joven Club, Maidely Pupo.
(2025-01-21). Asociación de Italia apoya iniciativa estudiantil para evento en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) La asociación humanitaria italiana Semillas de Paz, impulsó una iniciativa estudiantil internacional en saludo a la próxima Conferencia Internacional por el Equilibrio del Mundo que iniciará el 28 de enero en Cuba, señala hoy un comunicado.
(2025-01-21). Asciende a 20 mil la cifra de desplazados por violencia en Colombia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) La violencia que sacude hoy a la región del Catatumbo, en el noreste de Colombia, obligó a unas 20 mil personas a dejar sus hogares y a buscar refugio en otras ciudades del país e incluso en Venezuela.
(2025-01-21). Seis planetas estarán alineados desde hoy. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) La alineación planetaria de Marte, Júpiter, Urano, Neptuno, Venus y Saturno que tendrá lugar hoy constituye un evento astronómico común, pero aun así, imperdible.
(2025-01-21). Consideran que Trump ha declarado guerra a América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) La conducción del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) de Puerto Rico consideró la víspera que el recién estrenado presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald J. Trump, ha declarado la guerra a América Latina y el Caribe.
(2025-01-21). Trabajan en la Guiteras para subsanar el fallo imprevisto. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) Unos cuatro días, luego de la avería, podrían tardar operarios y técnicos para subsanar una falla derivada de un salidero de aceite que sacó de servicio, el pasado sábado —de forma imprevista—, a la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Antonio Guiteras.
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump y su carnal, Elon Musk. radiohc.cu Desde la asunción a la presidencia en EEUU de Harry Truman, en abril de 1945, los mandatarios norteamericanos han sido exmilitares, exgobernadores y excongresistas, exitosos, pero ninguno empresario.
(2025-01-21). Cuba indoblegable pese a reincorporación en lista terrorista de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) Cuba mantiene hoy su determinación de no doblegarse y seguir batallando, pese a la reincorporación de la isla en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo y demás acciones injerencistas en su contra.
(2025-01-21). Compañía cubana de danza Malpaso abre temporada en Nueva York. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) La compañía danzaria cubana Malpaso inaugura hoy una temporada en el Teatro Joyce de Nueva York, en Estados Unidos, con invitados como la primera bailarina del Ballet Nacional de Cuba Grettel Morejón y prestigiosos músicos.
(2025-01-21). Resaltan en Panamá ejemplo de dignidad y resistencia de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) Organizaciones populares de Panamá resaltaron hoy el ejemplo de dignidad y resistencia de Cuba y llamaron a incrementar la lucha contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.
(2025-01-21). Finalizan en Venezuela postulaciones de proyectos comunales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) El proceso para definir las postulaciones de proyectos en los más de cinco mil circuitos comunales y 46 mil consejos finaliza hoy en Venezuela, luego de ser escogidos mediante asambleas de ciudadanos por todo el país.
(2025-01-21). Russia's military enters Africa to end neocolonialism. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess Russia's increasing role and influence in Africa at a time when we are witnessing the end of neocolonialism in Africa.
(2025-01-21). On the Eve of Trump, Iran and Russia Launch Historical Deal. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-21). On the Eve of Trump, Iran and Russia Launch Historical Deal. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). 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.
(2025-01-21). After Biden Pardoned Son Hunter, Now Trump Takes Action On Day 1, Signs Order Linked To Laptop Saga. hindustantimes.com In a dramatic turn of events, President Donald Trump is set to launch a revenge agenda targeting 51 intelligence officials who previously claimed that Hunter Biden's laptop bore the hallmarks of Russian disinformation. Reports indicate that Trump plans to revoke the security clearances of these officials on his first day in office, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. This move comes as the controversy surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop reignites, with allegations of foreign influence-peddling and questionable activities surfacing once again. Watch the video for details. U.S. NEWS…
(2025-01-21). The West's Official Narratives Live On in the Russian Media. thealtworld.com I wonder at Western governments' opposition to Russian media sources such as RT and Sputnik as both faithfully repeat the complete lies that comprise the West's official narratives. For example, RT's headline is: | Trump pardons January 6 rioters | The 47th US president has issued "full pardons" to around 1,500 people associated with the storming of the Capitol in 2021 | With all the information that is available, how is it possible for a news organization to describe a protest over a stolen election as a riot, and a "storming of the Capitol"? | It is true that FBI agents and DC police tried to turn the protest i…
(2025-01-21). Biden's Legacy: The World Is More Unsafe for Journalists. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-21). BRICS Expands to 54.6% of World Population By Adding Nigeria, Africa's Most Populous Country. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). The Future of the Mining Industry in the Middle East. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-21). The Imperial Presidency Marches On. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-21). Biden's Legacy: The World Is More Unsafe for Journalists. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). BRICS Expands to 54.6% of World Population By Adding Nigeria, Africa's Most Populous Country. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). The Future of the Mining Industry in the Middle East. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). The Imperial Presidency Marches On. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). Socialist Alliance resolution on the presidential elections in Venezuela. socialist-alliance.org 
The 19th National conference of the Socialist Alliance passed this resolution on the presidential elections in Venezuela…
(2025-01-21). SC suggests clubbing of petitions challenging CLAT 2025. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday January 15, 2025 suggested the seven petitions challenging in various High Courts should be clubbed in one and heard before a single court.
(2025-01-21). Biden Pardons His Crime Family and Trump Pardons Its Victims. thealtworld.com
(2025-01-21). A Time Capsule from 2048. tomdispatch.com My name isn't important, only what I have to say. I'm writing with a pencil because I need to conserve my batteries tonight. It's Year 24 of Our Trump (though he himself, of course, is no longer with us, just his kids who are running things). I feel like I should try to explain our era to whoever opens this time capsule a century from now, though you may need scuba gear to get at it. A lot of records could be lost by then. The Chinese climate hoax was less of a hoax than we thought at the time. Forgive me, Donald, but despite what the New Evangelical Church says, you were anything but infallible — even if I…
(2025-01-21). Trump's Day One Anti-LGBTQ Orders Will Likely Run Into Legal Trouble. truthout.org President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order signaling his administration's opposition to gender diversity and transgender identity as a whole. Trump wants to re-establish multiple policies regarding trans Americans that were in place during his first term, including housing trans people in federal prisons based on their sex assigned at birth, while seeking to cement a broader… |
(2025-01-21). White Nationalist Group Proud Boys March in DC to Celebrate Trump's Inauguration. truthout.org Members of the far right, white supremacist group the Proud Boys marched in the streets of Washington, D.C. on Monday, celebrating the fact that Donald Trump had just been sworn into office as president of the United States. This marks the first Proud Boys march in Washington, D.C. since January 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump loyalists — including several members of the far right group — took… |
(2025-01-21). Trump Rescinds Biden's Order Aimed At Lowering Costs of Prescription Drugs. truthout.org As part of a flurry of executive actions on the first day of his second White House term, President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded an order signed by his predecessor that aimed to develop programs to lower prescription drug prices in the United States — where residents pay far more for medications than people in peer countries. News of Trump's rollback of Executive Order 14087 — titled… |
(2025-01-21). As Billionaires Consolidate Power, We Need to Recommit to MLK's Radical Vision. truthout.org
(2025-01-21). Key documents "missing" from 1975 Canberra Coup. wsws.org The murky disappearances of critical archives point further to the high-level involvement of the ruling apparatuses in the US, UK and Australia in the removal of the Whitlam Labor government.
(2025-01-21). Licking, Missouri prison saw 19 deaths last year and another in the first days of 2025. wsws.org After an exceptionally lethal year at the prison, the warden was forced out, but families are still awaiting answers on the causes of their loved ones' deaths.
(2025-01-21). Pre-Christmas reconciliation in the German film Bach—A Christmas Miracle. wsws.org This year marks the 275th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's death. In December, over four million viewers watched the German TV film as a prelude to the anniversary.
(2025-01-21). Oxfam says world ruled by "aristocratic oligarchy," as billionaire wealth surges by $2 trillion. wsws.org The charity reported that the wealth of the world's billionaires grew from $13 trillion to $15 trillion in 2024, a rate that is three times faster than in 2023.
(2025-01-21). NYC, Wed. Jan. 22: Demand freedom of Ahmad Sa'adat & all Palestinian prisoners. iacenter.org
(2025-01-21). Know Your Enemy: The Entrepreneurial Ethic. dissentmagazine.org 
Matt and Sam talk to historian Erik Baker about his new book, Make Your Own Job: How the Entrepreneurial Work Ethic Exhausted America.
(2025-01-21). Birthright Citizenship Under Attack: Legal Battle Brews Over New Executive Order. urbancny.com 
New York Attorney General Letitia James quickly issued a statement condemning the executive order and reaffirming her commitment to upholding constitutional protections. In a move that has sent shockwaves across …
(2025-01-21). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-21). How CPJ helps jailed journalists. Lucy Westcott
(2025-01-21). Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(2025-01-21). Ethnic community leaders slam Lee's removal from diversity portfolio. asiapacificreport.nz By Gaurav Sharma, RNZ IndoNZ senior journalist Community leaders surprised by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's removal of Melissa Lee from the ethnic communities' portfolio are calling on her replacement to build on the strong foundations of engagement she established. After sitting on the back benches as an MP for five terms, Lee was given the…
(2025-01-21). Ohio Beachy Amish church burns in overnight fire. anabaptistworld.org An overnight fire destroyed Ebenezer Mennonite Church's building in Malta, Ohio, in the early morning of Jan. 4.
(2025-01-21). False Start in Prince Harry's Trial vs Murdoch Amid 11th Hour Settlement Talks. bylinetimes.com Instead, Mr Justice Timothy Fancourt ordered lawyers for the Duke of Sussex, co-Claimant Lord Watson and Defendants News Group Newspapers (NGN) to go to the Court of Appeal after rejecting their applications for a temporary adjournment in remarkable scenes at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. | Court 30 filled and emptied twice during a morning session in which assembled Press and public had been anticipating explosive opening statements from the Duke's barrister David Sherborne setting out the details of the alleged concealment and destruction of evidence by the publishers of The Sun and the defunct News…
(2025-01-21). Pitch competition winner makes bags to provide cleaner cooking in northern Ghana. anabaptistworld.org Cleaner cooking in northern Ghana can have multiple health, environmental, and economic benefits, say the winners of Mennonite Economic Development Associates' annual pitch competition in November 2024. The Cooking Bag project won $10,000 at the event, held at MEDA's November convention in Atlanta, Georgia. The prize is known as the Allan Sauder Innovation Award in …
(2025-01-21). Hacking 'Habitual' and 'Widespread' at The Sun, Claimants to Argue at News Group Trial. bylinetimes.com David Sherborne, acting for Lord Watson and Prince Harry in their claims against Sun and News of the World publisher News Group Newspapers(NGN), will this week set out their case that phone hacking and illegal data theft took place at both newspapers — and that a corporate cover-up was perpetrated on an "endemic scale". | Court papers, which have been deployed at previous hearings, are expected to be summarised in their trial documents, and will allege that: | James Murdoch, Rebekah Brooks & Will Lewis "instigated and authorised" a cover-up of the publisher's alleged illegality — and that Brooks wa…
(2025-01-21). SATIRE: Alarming Study Finds Only 1 In 4 Americans Can Get A Mother____in' 'Hell Yeah'. theonion.com CAMBRIDGE, MA—Revealing a precipitous decline in the nation's access to a once-plentiful resource, an alarming study published Tuesday by Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that only one in four Americans can get a mother____in' "hell yeah." "It's no secret that peer enthusiasm is harder to come by than it was in previous …
(2025-01-21). SATIRE: Better Copulate Than Never. theonion.com
(2025-01-21). SATIRE: Man Groans After Only Thing Left On Bezos Wedding Registry New Rocket Booster. theonion.com SEATTLE—Kicking himself for not purchasing a gift sooner, local man George Yorkin reportedly groaned Tuesday upon learning that the only thing left on the Jeff Bezos—Lauren Sánchez wedding registry was a new rocket booster. "Oh, shit, it's $290 million?" the visibly annoyed Yorkin said as he stared at the Zola page for the Amazon billionaire …
(2025-01-21). Trump suggest 25% tariffs on Canadian, Mexican goods in February. america.cgtn.com 
Donald Trump's first presidency was defined by trade battles with America's major trading partners. The U.S. president threatened new trade conflicts on the campaign trail. And now he appears to be following through on them with threats of 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1. Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-01-21). Water Conservation Helps to Promote Sustainable Farming and Quench Thirst in Drought-prone Patha Area. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-21). The 8 talking points fossil fuel companies use to obstruct climate action. grist.org
(2025-01-21). Trump unravels US climate agenda as he promises to 'drill, baby, drill'. grist.org
(2025-01-21). Will Mark Carney be appointed as Canada's next Prime Minister to push forward with the Globalists' project of turning Canada into a Technate? expose-news.com "[Trudeau has] served a role as a marketing tool and nothing really more than that. The idea was to always simply use him till he had nothing left to squeeze out of …
(2025-01-21). EcoHealth Alliance fires Peter Daszak and HHS cuts off all funding to EcoHealth and Daszak. expose-news.com The US Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") has formally debarred EcoHealth Alliance Inc. and its former President, Dr. Peter Daszak, for five years due to evidence uncovered by the US …
(2025-01-21). WEF President about the "World Order" Trump is ushering in: "Hopefully, this New World Order is not the jungle growing back" expose-news.com "The New World Order is a very competitive World Order. And I think the new Trump Administration will underpin this … Hopefully, this New World Order is not the jungle growing back," …
(2025-01-21). When Language Is Lost, What Can Be Gained? publicbooks.org Aphasia brings up existential questions that get at the heart of human connection: Who are we without language?
(2025-01-21). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Nobel and World Food Prize Winners Call for 'Moonshot' Effort to Curb Global Hunger. pressenza.com
(2025-01-21). E Cape leadership on back-to-school drive. sanews.gov.za E Cape leadership on back-to-school drive | The Eastern Cape Executive Council (EXCO) members, led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, will join forces with Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers on a week-long Back-to-School Outreach Programme across the province. | The provincial Back-to-School Outreach Programme is an annual campaign, designed to ensure all learners have opportunities to become productive, responsible and competitive citizens, through an inclusive quality basic education system. | The initiative aims to promote education, support learners, and engage with local communities. | It also seeks t…
(2025-01-21). BVRLA warns of coming EV residual value storm. wattsupwiththat.com But soon they will be dealing with much greater volumes of EVs, along with lower volumes of profitable ICE cars.
(2025-01-21). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the 1st World congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). South Africa to showcase country's 'energy agenda' at WEF meeting. sanews.gov.za South Africa to showcase country's 'energy agenda' at WEF meeting | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, where he is expected to spearhead South Africa's energy agenda. | Ramokgopa is part of the South African delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 55th World Economic Forum annual meeting, currently underway in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. | "The Minister…has arrived in Davos to join President Cyril Ramaphosa who is leading the South African delegation at the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) from…
(2025-01-21). Government increases fish allocation by 36%. sanews.gov.za Government increases fish allocation by 36% | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has announced a 36% increase in the allocation of certain key fish species. | This allocation marks a significant step towards empowering small-scale fishers, strengthening local economies and driving sustainable growth in South Africa's fishing communities. | "This 36% increase in fish allocations for own use is about improving livelihoods, empowering fishing communities, and stimulating economic activity in our coastal regions. | "By supporting small-scale fishers, we're ensuring that they bec…
(2025-01-21). Islamophobia in the West. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). 6 Dead, Dozens Injured in Blaze at Turkish Ski Resort Hotel. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Elon Musk condemned for appearing to make back-to-back fascist salutes at inauguration rally. leftfootforward.org "I never imagined we would see the day when what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute would be made behind the Presidential seal"
(2025-01-21). Nigel Farage humiliated as he admits he 'didn't make the cut' to key Part of Trump's Inauguration. leftfootforward.org Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was left humiliated after admitting that he 'didn't make the cut' to sit in the Capitol rotunda to watch Donald Trump's inauguration. | The far-right Republican was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America yesterday afternoon, where he set out policies such as declaring a state of emergency at the country's southern border, as well as promising a return to 'manifest destiny' for the country. | Farage was among a number of right-wing politicians from the UK who attended Trump's inauguration ceremony, however he didn't quite get the seat he expected. | Asked on…
(2025-01-21). Nigel Farage once more reiterates plans to get people to start paying for the NHS. leftfootforward.org "Nigel Farage has made it clear he wants to decimate the health service and see people charged thousands for operations."
(2025-01-21). Five-year-old repatriated from Mauritius adjusts to new life with family in SA. sanews.gov.za Five-year-old repatriated from Mauritius adjusts to new life with family in SA | Despite a challenging start to life, a young South African girl repatriated from Mauritius in December last year, is blossoming into what her grandmother describes as a "ball of fun and sunshine". | The child, who was born in Mauritius, lived in a prison compound on the island, where her mother is awaiting trial for allegedly trafficking drugs. On turning five, the little girl had to leave her mother and the prison and start life anew in South Africa with extended family. | The little girl now lives with her grandmother in the North…
(2025-01-21). How Labor Is Already Fighting Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda. truthdig.com
(2025-01-21). Dr. ML King: Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? znetwork.org
(2025-01-21). Condolences for family of NPA Deputy Head. sanews.gov.za Condolences for family of NPA Deputy Head | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has expressed condolences to the De Kock family, following the passing of Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (DNDPP), Advocate Rodney De Kock. | De Kock passed away on Monday following a brain cancer diagnosis in December. | "The NPA leadership, NPA staff and colleagues in the criminal justice system will miss his passion for justice and the rule of law in this country. DK, as we fondly called him, was a pillar of strength in the NPA. | "Strength to the De Kock family and friends, and his NPA family during this diffi…
(2025-01-21). Call to enter SADC Media Awards competition. sanews.gov.za Call to enter SADC Media Awards competition | South African journalists are invited to submit their entries for the 2025 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition before the deadline next month. | The competition is open to journalists from the SADC Member States. | "The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 to recognise best media work in disseminating information on SADC to support the process of regional co-operation and integration in the region. | "To promote regional integration and cooperation (cross-border issues), the awards aim to recognise excellence in journalism in…
(2025-01-21). Silicon Valley influence on show at Trump inauguration. leftfootforward.org 'When the 3 wealthiest men in America sit behind Trump at his inauguration, everyone understands that the billionaire class now controls our government.'
(2025-01-21). Journalist jailings near record high in 2024 as crackdown on press freedom grows. cpj.org
(2025-01-21). 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.
(2025-01-21). 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.
(2025-01-21). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-21). Iran to participate in intl. naval drills hosted by Pakistan: Military chief. presstv.ir Iran's top military official says the country would participate in international naval exercises that would be hosted by the Pakistani Navy next month.
(2025-01-21). Iran Army ready to thwart terrorist threats, will crush enemy's delusion of grandeur: Cmdr. presstv.ir The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force says the Islamic Republic is completely ready to thwart any hostile actions.
(2025-01-21). Trump version 2. presstv.ir Donald Trump has won a second non-consecutive term as US president, marking a continuation of a polarized era.
(2025-01-21). Leader visits 'Pioneers of Progress' exhibition on Iran private sector achievements. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei pays a visit to an exhibition in Tehran on the achievements of Iran's private sector.
(2025-01-21). The Judiciousness and Sovereignty that won't be rivaled until the end of time. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, says: ŸàŸéŸàŸéŸáŸéÿ®ŸíŸÜŸéÿß ŸÑŸéŸáŸè ÿ•Ÿêÿ≥Ÿíÿ≠ŸéÿßŸÇŸé ŸàŸéŸäŸéÿπŸíŸÇŸèŸàÿ®Ÿé €ö ŸÉŸèŸÑŸ&e…
(2025-01-21). Jaishankar Gets Front Row Seat At Trump Inauguration, 'Hands Over' PM Modi's Special Message. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, attended Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. In a series of posts on X from the event, Jaishankar shared images of him seated in the front row. Jaishankar said it was an honour to represent India at Trump's swearing-in. He also reportedly handed over a special message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Trump. Watch this video.
(2025-01-21). Trudeau's Worst Fears Come True? Trump Announces Date For Starting 25% Tariffs On Canada & Mexico. hindustantimes.com The newly sworn in US President, Donald Trump, threatened to impose tariffs on two of US' immediate neighbours – Canada and Mexico. Trump said in the Oval Office signing ceremony that his administration will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1. Watch this video to know what Trump's return mean for the global economy.
(2025-01-21). Trump & Vance Inauguration: Bold Vision, Light-Hearted Moments | Watch Big Plans & Surprises. hindustantimes.com In a historic inauguration, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to power after a stunning political comeback. Joined by Vice President JD Vance, the ceremony took place indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to inclement weather, a first in over four decades. The day began with a service at St. John's Church followed by a traditional tea with outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Watch the video for details. U.S. NEWS…
(2025-01-21). Fire at Turkey ski resort hotel kills 66, injures 51. newarab.com 
A fire engulfed a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Witnesses said desperate guests had tried to escape using ropes, footage showed bedsheets hanging from the windows, and media reports suggests some had died after trying to jump to safety. | Several ministers have arrived at the scene at the Kartalkaya resort around 170 kilometres (100 miles) northwest of the capital Ankara, and officials said the fire had now been contained. | "Our pain is great," Interior Minister A…
(2025-01-21). Hamas confirms next hostages to be released on Saturday. newarab.com 
Hamas is set to release the more than 90 hostages over the coming weeks as part of a The militant group said in a statem…
(2025-01-21). Italy arrests Libyan police head, Osama Najim. newarab.com 
Police in Osama Najim, also known as Almasri, was arrested Sunday in Turin on an A journalist for Avvenir…
(2025-01-21). After Qaradawi case, no Arab League state is safe for dissidents. newarab.com 
The recent A prominent voice of the Arab Spring, Abdulrahman now sits in an Emirati jail in reprisal for posting a
(2025-01-21). Inside the historic excavations at Queen Hatshepsut's temple. newarab.com 
(2025-01-21). Detained Italian journalist in Iran expected a longer stay. newarab.com 
An Italian journalist In her first televised interview since her release on 8 January, Cecilia Sala discussed the three-nation negotiation th…
(2025-01-21). Iran denies blasphemy death penalty for rapper 'Amir Tataloo'. newarab.com 
Iran has denied issuing the Amir Tataloo, a hugely popular artist among Iranian youth and known for tattoos that cover his entire face, was handed multiple "short and long" jail terms by a Tehran court last May, according to his lawyer. This included a three-year sentence for blasphemy and 10 year…
(2025-01-21). Iraqi parliament 'secretly' passes National Intelligence law. newarab.com 
(2025-01-21). Axe Forgets but Tree Remembers. ummid.com Other than the Jammu Kashmir National Conference workers, no one else is now happy with the government. Everyone is now praising the LG government for being better than the present government.
(2025-01-21). Explore: Samsung Year-Round Galaxy Trade-In Program. ummid.com Samsung Electronics two days ago announced a new Galaxy Trade-In Program, which allows trade-in of Samsung Galaxy devices at any time of the year on Samsung.com, even if customers do not purchase a new phone.
(2025-01-21). India joins elite club of 4 after successful in-space docking. ummid.com India on Thursday January 16, 2025 joined the elite club of four after successful in-space docking of ISRO's SPaDex satellites.
(2025-01-21). JEE Main 2025 Session 1: NTA issues Photo error notice. ummid.com In a notification released Thursday January 16, 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said photographs uploaded by some of the candidates appearing for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 are not as per the required specifications.
(2025-01-21). OPJS, Sunrise and Singhania universities' PhDs invalid: UGC. ummid.com The University Grants Commission (UGC) Thursday January 16, 2025 said Ph.D. programmes offered by OPJS, Sunrise and Singhania universities are invalid and will not be recognised for higher education or employment.
(2025-01-21). Saif Ali Khan stabbed during burglary attempt. ummid.com Saif Ali Khan – Bollywood actor and son of former cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi is admitted to hospital after he was stabbed during a failed burglary attempt at his Mumbai home.
(2025-01-21). Saudi hospital performs world's 1st robot assisted artificial heart pump implantation. ummid.com King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has claimed performing the world's first robotic-assisted implantation of an artificial heart pump.
(2025-01-21). 'Entertainment': Musk as SpaceX Starship explodes, debris falls. ummid.com SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called "entertainment" after SpaceX Starship test flight exploded in space and debris fell sparking panic among the Texas residents Thursday January 16, 2025.
(2025-01-21). Six Planets align on Jan 21, Seven on Feb 28 in rare astral event. ummid.com In a rare celestial phenomenon called "Planetary Parade", six planets will align with each other on January 21, and in a still mesmerizing scene, seven planets will similarly aligned with each other on February 28, 2025.
(2025-01-21). Read: Why Trump inaugural is indoor with US flag half-mast? ummid.com This is the first time in 40 years when a U.S. President will take oath of office in a ceremony organised indoor with the U.S. flag already flying half-mast.
(2025-01-21). Core Principles of Islam and Prophet Muhammad's Legacy. ummid.com Prophet Muhammad's message, as the last and final prophet, represents the culmination of these principles, emphasizing a universal approach to understanding faith, life and the divine.
(2025-01-21). Preventing WW3, Declassification of Imp Files and More — Trump Promises New Era. ummid.com A day before taking oath as 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump in a victory rally Sunday promised to stop World War 3, declassification of documents related to JFK, RFK and Martin Luther King assassinations and a new America.
(2025-01-21). 'Highly Risky to Buy': X flags Melania Trump's Cryptocurrency. ummid.com Elon Musk owned social media platform X has red flagged $MELANIA — the cryptocurrency launched by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump Sunday.
(2025-01-21). Melania joins Cryptocurrency race with husband Donald Trump. ummid.com U.S. First Lady Melania Trump launched her own cryptocurrency or meme coin '$MELANIA meme' soon after U.S. President Donald Trump joined the crypto race.
(2025-01-21). Are IITs serving India as they should be? ummid.com There would be nothing wrong if the farmers of Kanpur ask IIT Kanpur to wind up – and maybe relocate its campus to the U.S., as it seems to serve the U.S. more than it does this country.
(2025-01-21). CGL Tier II Exam Jan 2025: SSC releases rejoinder to admit card. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has released an important rejoinder to the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card or e admission certificate for the registered candidates.
(2025-01-21). Kiteezi survivors reject govt 'free' housing plan. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents affected by the Kiteezi landfill collapse are upset with the new decision by the Prime Minister's office to offer them new houses to be constructed in Dundu Mukono for which they will have to pay the costs in installments. Last week, the Minister of State for Housing, Percis …
(2025-01-21). Hoima Stadium structure hits oil town skyline. independent.co.ug 
Construction of Hoima Stadium Stands at 22 Percent Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Hoima Stadium, located in Kyarwiru Cell in Hoima East Division of Hoima City, is currently at 22%. The government signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, in June last year to construct the 20,000-seater Hoima Multi-Purpose Stadium …
(2025-01-21). Just one drink a day may put your health at risk. independent.co.ug 
New report says alcohol should carry cancer risk warning label ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Just one alcoholic drink a day is linked to a wide range of negative health effects, according to a new report released Jan.14 by the American government. The findings, which apply to both men and women, tied a daily …
(2025-01-21). Kitgum confirms case of cholera. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District has confirmed its first case of cholera after a 21-year-old male resident of Pager Division in Kitgum Municipality tested positive for the disease. Titus Komakech, Kitgum's surveillance focal point person, revealed that the patient was isolated at Kitgum General Hospital last week following a positive Rapid Diagnostic Test …
(2025-01-21). BMI: A big fat lie. independent.co.ug 
Better ways to define obesity emerge ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | For years, the method physicians have used to determine whether a person has obesity is to calculate their BMI — or body mass index. BMI is a quick and inexpensive estimate based on weight and height. But BMI doesn't provide adequate information about a person's health, …
(2025-01-21). Besigye case for inciting violence adjourned to Feb 11, Court Martial appearance on Feb 3. independent.co.ug 
Buganda Road Blocked as Besigye Stands Trial For Inciting Violence Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces cordoned off roads leading to Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court this morning as opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye appeared in court for trial. Besigye, along with Samuel Lubega Mukaaku, is charged with inciting violence following a protest …
(2025-01-21). Ghana amplifies Africa's visa-free push as continental integration efforts grow. independent.co.ug 
Ghana's visa-free entry for African passport holders is the latest boost to efforts to integrate the continent and boost cross-border trade, cultural exchange, and regional unity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Ghana's introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for Africa's push toward seamless cross-border …
(2025-01-21). Meta is abandoning fact checking. independent.co.ug 
Discontinuing its independent, third-party, fact-checking program doesn't bode well for fight against misinformation COMMENT | NED WATT & OTHERS | Meta has announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, starting in the United States. It was aimed at preventing the spread of online lies among more than 3 billion people who use Meta's social media platforms, …
(2025-01-21). 2024: Year global temperatures passed critical 1.5 ∞C milestone. independent.co.ug 
A new report confirms that all continents except Australasia and Antarctica experienced their hottest year on record ANALYSIS | MATTHEW WRIGHT, NCHOLAS LEACH & SHRIN ERMIS | The earth's climate experienced its hottest year in 2024. Extreme flooding in April killed hundreds of people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A year-long drought has left Amazon river levels …
(2025-01-21). Absa Bank Uganda, KH3 to continue championing girl education with 3rd Absa KH3-7 Hills Run. independent.co.ug 
üîµ Venue: Kololo Airstrip üîµ Distance: 21km (covering the seven hills of Kampala); 10km run; 5km CEO Fun run üîµPrizes: o Four tickets to the prestigious Run Your City Series in South Africa for top finishers of the 21km distance (determined by timed kits). o A land title for the top finisher. Kampala, Uganda …
(2025-01-21). Residents complain about slow works of Sir Apollo Kaggwa road. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Motorists and residents on Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road have expressed concern over the slow pace of road works. Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road is a 3.3-kilometre road that connects key areas to the city center. Along the road, there are commercial and residential buildings, businesses, shops, and markets. The road …
(2025-01-21). Mpox suspects on the run in Arua City. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Runaway suspected Mpox cases are complicating efforts to fight the virus in Arua City. The city has recorded four cumulative cases of Mpox and 87 contacts since December 2024. Dr. Pontius Apangu, the Arua City Health Officer, revealed that the surveillance team is facing resistance from community members suspected of …
(2025-01-21). UIA seeks Shs173.9bn for FY2025/26 to drive industrialization. independent.co.ug 
The country's investment promotion agency licensed 426 planned investment projects valued at Shs9.63tn in the FY 2023/24 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is seeking Shs173.9billion for the Financial Year 2025/2026 to cover wage and non-wage expenditures, with the bulk of the money, Shs161.5billion in already approved external financing going for …
(2025-01-21). üü•Trump orders US out of WHO; recognizes only male, female. independent.co.ug 
President Donald J. Trump: From this day on, the United States of America will be a free, sovereign and independent nation. We will stand bravely. We will live proudly. We will dream boldly, and nothing will stand in our way Washington, US | AGENCIES | US President Donald Trump signed several dozen executive orders on …
(2025-01-21). Capital Radio North Wales is being abolished — but people are fighting back. thecanary.co Cymdeithas yr Iaith has called on officers of the commercial radio company Global Radio to reverse its decision to abolish Welsh language provision of Capital Radio North Wales, and has asked the regulatory authority for telecommunications, Ofcom, about its part in the decision. Capital Radio North Wales: not going down without a fight Global seems […] | By
(2025-01-21). Blaze at ski resort in Türkiye kills 66 (VIDEO). twitter.com 
Over 50 people have also been injured in the fire at a hotel in the country's Bolu province | A fire at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey has killed at least 66 people and injured over 50, some critically, the country's interior minister said on Tuesday. The blaze broke out in the early morning at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort, a popular winter destination in Bolu province. | According to Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the fire started on the restaurant floor of the 12-story hotel around 3: 30am and it took the fire department 45 minutes to respond. The flames were said to have spread rap…
(2025-01-21). Angling Toward Armageddon. fpif.org
(2025-01-21). Talk World Radio: John Paul Lederach on Facing Down a Civil War. 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 speaking with John Paul Lederach, author of The Pocket Guide for Facing Down a Civil War: Surprising ideas from everyday people who shifted the cycles of violence. Total …
(2025-01-21). Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Anti-Trump Campaigners Fear Starmer's US Ambassador Pick Peter Mandelson Could Slash UK Regulations to Secure Trade Deal. bylinetimes.com Anti-Trump groups in Britain believe that the UK's choice for US ambassador under President Donald Trump could adopt a slash-and-burn approach to regulations and protections in order to secure a trade deal. | The Stop Trump Coalition is concerned that a mooted US-UK trade deal under Donald Trump could further open up parts of Britain's economy to US outsourcing giants and tech billionaires. | It comes amid conflicting reports about whether Trump will approve Keir Starmer's choice to appoint the former New Labour minister, peer and ex-EU commissioner Lord Mandelson to the weighty US ambassador role. | Lord Ma…
(2025-01-21). Here's the Eugenics part of Donald Trump's speech you might've missed. thecanary.co Well, Donald Trump's inauguration speech was a shit show wasn't it? Whilst Trump declared he wanted to be known as "peacemaker and a unifier" his speech of course said otherwise. In amongst declaring that the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the Gulf of America, that the US would only recognise two genders, and announcing […] | By
(2025-01-21). At least 20 killed in clashes between FARC dissidents in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com At least 20 people have been killed in combat among rival factions of FARC dissident group EMC in southwestern Colombia. According to Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez, the fighting broke out…
(2025-01-21). La Operación Verdad: La campaña propagandística del Gobierno de EE. UU. que la hizo necesaria. cubadebate.cu Encaminada al aislamiento internacional de la triunfante Revolución, el núcleo de tal campaña se basó en la utilización de la carga emotiva del término baño de sangre, del cual supuestamente eran víctimas, indiscriminada y masivamente, partidarios de la recién derrocada tiranía batistiana. Tal campaña encontró una inmediata respuesta revolucionaria a través de lo que se denominó Operación Verdad.
(2025-01-21). Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo hallan otra nieta y ya son 139 encontrados. cubadebate.cu Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo anunciaron este martes el hallazgo de la nieta 139. La asociación ofrecerá más información en una conferencia de prensa en el Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos. Abuelas ha denunciado que el gobierno de Javier Milei hace todo lo posible por obstaculizar la búsqueda de los bebés robados en la última dictadura.
(2025-01-21). UNE pronostica afectación de 1 600 MW durante hora pico de este martes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico de este martes una disponibilidad estimada de 1 720 MW, mientras que la demanda máxima podría alcanzar 3 250 MW, resultando en un déficit de 1 530 MW, y una afectación de 1 600 MW durante ese horario. Para el horario pico se espera la entrada de la unidad 3 de la CTE Rente y la unidad 6 de la CTE Nuevitas.
(2025-01-21). Más de 50 parques solares fotovoltaicos serán finalizados en Cuba durante 2025. cubadebate.cu En 2025 serán finalizados los primeros 55 parques solares fotovoltaicos de 92 que prevé un proyecto de 2 012 MW de generación. Los parques, que están en diferentes fases de construcción y montaje, entregarán al SEN alrededor de 1 200 MW. El proyecto cuenta con un sistema de acumulación en baterías de 50 mw en cuatro instalaciones.
(2025-01-21). Este martes en la Mesa Redonda "América vs Trump" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El retorno de Donald Trump a la Casa Blanca, su discurso de toma de posesión y las primeras medidas del mandatario, serán los principales temas a analizar este martes en la Mesa Redonda "América vs Trump" con la presencia de periodistas y académicos.
(2025-01-21). José Martí y los movimientos sociales de su tiempo. cubadebate.cu Martí fue, a la vez, hombre de pensamiento y acción, y poeta en versos y en actos. Su conocimiento de los movimientos sociales nuestramericanos fue muy amplio, y se sirvió de esa información para el diseño teórico de su proyecto de república y, sobre todo, para la campaña de preparación ideológica y de organización de la Guerra Necesaria.
(2025-01-21). Turquía: Incendio en hotel de una estación de esquí deja 69 muertos. cubadebate.cu El incendio en el hotel Grand Kartal de la estación de esquí de Kartalkaya, a medio camino entre Estambul y Ankara, en Turquía, dejó al menos 69 muertos y 68 heridos. El inmueble alojaba a 238 personas. El fuego se originó sobre las 3: 30 a.m. (hora local). Los equipos de rescate continúan tratando de localizar a posibles víctimas.
(2025-01-21). La guerra dei microchip continua. strategic-culture.su La guerra dei microchip continua e potrebbe presto prendere una nuova direzione. Da essa dipenderanno molti degli eventi geopoliticamente significativi del 20225, e non solo. | Segue nostro I chip TSMC in crescita, come pianificato dagli USA | Le vendite trimestrali della Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) hanno superato le stime, rafforzando le speranze degli investitori che il ritmo sostenuto della spesa in hardware per l'in…
(2025-01-21). Conference In Venezuela On The Southern Command And Foreign Military Bases / Conferencia en Venezuela, Sobre El Comando Sur y Las Bases Militares Extranjeras. worldbeyondwar.org 
Conferencia sobre La Paz y las bases militares en Merida-Venezuela. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-01-21). Incendios en Los àÅngeles generan elevados niveles de contaminación por plomo y cloro. cubadebate.cu Los incendios en varias zonas de Los àÅngeles liberan enormes concentraciones de contaminación por plomo y cloro a la atmósfera, incluso a kilómetros de los fuegos, según mediciones obtenidas por The New York Times. De acuerdo con el rotativo, la presencia de plomo en el ambiente fue 100 veces superior al promedio.
(2025-01-21). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 21 de enero de 2025. cubadebate.cu