palestinechronicle.com (2025-02-02). The Hague Group: A New Alliance to Enforce Intl Law against Israel
Nine countries have announced the formation of The Hague Group to coordinate legal, diplomatic and economic measures against Israel's violations of international law. | | The move comes as representatives from South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize gathered in The Hague on Friday in a meeting hosted by Progressive International, a global political organization comprised of activists and organizations worldwide.
(2025-02-02). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-02-02). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). Press Conference Announces National Target Boycott. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — Minnesota residents are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores in response to the corporation recently cutting its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. An uproar hit social media when the announcement was made and since then, legions of people online have been calling for a Target boycott and to buy from Black businesses. Watch Unicorn Riot's live stream of the press conference on Thursday, January 30 outside of Target's downtown Minneapolis offices, where community activists will call for a national Target boycott.
(2025-02-02). Protesters Blockade DNC Party Meeting. popularresistance.org Spurred on by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles that experts say were climate-change related, the activist group Climate Defiance held a protest on January 31 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C., against the Democratic National Committee (DNC), calling on it to get dirty fossil fuel money out of Democratic politics forever. | The protest started inside the resort's main atrium with a three-story banner drop from a hotel room that said, "Oil $$$ Out of the DNC." Dozens of protesters then marched around the hotel's ground floor, chanting, "Which side are you on?" and "We need…
(2025-02-02). London anti-racism protests. presstv.ir Thousands have taken to the streets of London in a counter-protest against supporters of notorious far-right Islamophobic activist Tommy Robinson, who are calling for his release.
(2025-02-02). Jailed far-right activist sparks rival rallies in London. newarab.com 
Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right agitator Tech billionaire Robinson, 42, is serving an 18-month jail term imposed in October after he admitted breach…
(2025-02-02). Jews and Revolution: A Balanced Perspective. muslimskeptic.com Among the plethora of antisemitic myths that pervade the public discourse in many continents, there is a common stereotype of Jews being "revolutionaries" who are always eager to bring down the national or even international establishment in order to advance their specific identitarian objectives. The Bolshevik Revolution… Not All Jews? Typically, this perception is associated …
(2025-02-02). Israeli Soldiers Shoot 3 Palestinians, Assault a Journalist, in the West Bank. imemc.org 
| On Saturday, Israeli forces shot at least three Palestinians, including a child, assaulted a journalist, and injured other citizens, in various parts of the occupied West Bank. | Media sources said that occupation forces shot a 15-year-old child with live ammunition, on Saturday afternoon, while he was near the Ofer military prison, in Beitunia town, west of Ramallah in the central West Bank.
(2025-02-02). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca As the world simultaneously teeters on the brink of nuclear war in Central Asia, shatters any remaining sense of 'international justice' by taking no effective action to halt the televised genocide in Palestine (let alone the risk of a dramatically …
english.palinfo.com (2025-02-02). Making America great again by ethnically cleansing the Palestinian peopleIronically, Trump is adopting a policy to prevent and restrict immigration to the US, although America is built by immigrants including his family. While he preaches America's right to do so, he wants to drive the local Palestinian indigenous people out of the land of their ancestors and allow Jewish immigrants to expand their fascist, racist, re-actionist apartheid state onto it.
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-02-02). Moral bankruptcy, Israel's genocide and the betrayal of the Palestinians
Why has any discussion about Israel, its violations of international law, and the international legal expectations for third party states to hold IDF soldiers accountable not been addressed? Why is criticism of Israel being conflated with racism, even though many Jewish people oppose Israel's war crimes, and what about Palestinians, what does this mean for a people experiencing genocide?
(2025-02-02). Trump Bombs Somalia, Ceasefire Lie & Under Cover Of Fighting DEI Trump Rolls Out Deep State Agenda. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/1/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2025-02-02). New Syria resistance group vows 'surprise' strikes against Israeli forces, Jolani 'terrorist gangs'. presstv.ir New resistance group emerges in Syria, pledging "surprise" strikes against Israeli forces as well as the "terrorist gangs" of the country's self-proclaimed new "president."
(2025-02-02). Israel's Netanyahu travels to US to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Trump. aljazeera.com Trump, who has claimed credit for the Israel-Hamas deal, is expected to host Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday.
(2025-02-02). Poll shows only 4 percent of Israelis believe war goals achieved. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). American human rights lawyer and professor of international law Dr. Francis Boyle has died. expose-news.com Dr. Francis A. Boyle, an American human rights lawyer and professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law, died on 30 January 2025 at the age of 74. …
(2025-02-02). Palestinian detainees released as 50 patients cross into Egypt. newarab.com 
Hamas freed three Three buses carrying The prisoners, dress…
(2025-02-02). Tom Cotton Admits The US Doesn't Actually Care About Spreading Democracy. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | Warmongering senator Tom Cotton made an interesting comment during the confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard the other day which acknowledged the mostly unspoken truth that the US government cares less about whether the nations it partners with are free and democratic than how well they serve US interests. | "In a fallen world, we have to take our friends where we find them," Cotto…
(2025-02-02). Israel and Hamas complete fourth prisoner-captive exchange. aljazeera.com Israel and Hamas complete their fourth prisoner-captive exchange as part of phase one of the ceasefire agreement.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The Lebanese government is fully responsible, following the extension of ceasefire agreement, for monitoring and exerting strong pressure on sponsoring states to halt Israeli aggression, violations. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: We have shown patience with Israeli enemy's violations until the Lebanese gov. fulfills its responsibilities in implementing the ceasefire agreement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Gaza ceasefire phase 2 'unclear' as Israel withholds delegation. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Al Qaeda rules Syria… U.S. and NATO whitewash their terrorist proxies as the new government. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-02). Scientist and civilians murdered in sectarian violence in Syria (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Damascus, 2 February (Prensa Latina) Sectarian violence continues in several Syrian towns, as shown by the murder of a scientist and several civilians in the last 24 hours.
(2025-02-02). Syria enters new era amidst uncertainties. strategic-culture.su M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The appointment of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS…
(2025-02-02). Syria's De Facto Authorities Execute 'Sweeping' Neoliberal Reforms. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-02). Netanyahu to begin talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
The prime minister "spoke this evening with the US president's special envoy for the Middle East, The two agreed that negotiations on the seco…
(2025-02-02). Israel Violates Gaza "Ceasefire" with Sneak Attack on Child and Four Others. indybay.org Child in critical condition after Israeli drone strike, according to medical source…
(2025-02-02). Syrian acting president begins visit to Saudi Arabia. plenglish.com According to the Syrian presidency's Telegram channel, Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani is accompanying Al-Sharaa on his visit and will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. | Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visited Damascus on 24 January. Riyadh also announced the dispatch of an airlift of humanitarian aid and 800 truckloads of supplies to the Syrian people. | The new Syrian authorities expressed their willingness to establish strategic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on all fields.
(2025-02-02). Israel defence chief threatens freed Palestinian detainee. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz took to social media on Thursday to threaten a former Palestinian detainee with reincarceration after the man was released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. | Katz's post on X targeted "One mistake and you're going to meet old friends," Katz
(2025-02-02). Elon Musk's salute highlights the contact between fascism and liberalism. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-02). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Thurs. Feb 6: U.S. Role in Regime Change — Libya, Iraq, Syria at 7pm ET — Webinar & In person. iacenter.org Date: Thursday, Feb 6 Time: 7 PM In Person: The New School, NYC, RSVP: bit.ly/tnspanel On Zoom: bit.ly/tnszoom What is regime change, and how has the US used it to target nations like Libya, Iraq, and Syria that resist Western dominance? This event will explore how sanctions, propaganda, and military intervention are wielded as tools of imperialism, plunging nations into chaos under the guise of "human rights" rhetoric. Join us to analyze the devastating consequences of US-led interventions and corporate media propaganda. Spread the word: www.instagram.com/p/DFbE4W7Sczl Questions? Email us at thenewschool…
(2025-02-02). Freed Palestinians bear signs of torture, starvation by Israel. newarab.com 
Dozens of As part of the agreement between Hamas and Israel, 183 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails on Saturday. | Dressed in stained grey prison uniforms, many appeared frail and exhausted as they arriv…
(2025-02-02). Homs 2012 and the Genesis of Syria Chemical Weapons Narrative. globalresearch.ca During the 2011-2014 war to overthrow the Syrian Government in 2011, its belligerents, specifically the US, Turkey, France, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel, have repeatedly accused the Syrian Government of both stockpiling and using chemical weapons (CW). | These …
(2025-02-02). President Maduro to Trump: Venezuela Has Taken the First Step in Rebuilding Relations (+Deportation Flights). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "From a free, sovereign and Bolivarian Venezuela, we say to President Donald Trump that we have taken a first step, and we hope it can be sustained. We want to sustain it! Let it be a new beginning of a histori…
(2025-02-02). Pezeshkian highlights deterrence as Iran unveils three satellites, ballistic missile. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted Iran's deterrence power as the country unveiled three new satellites and a ballistic missile.
(2025-02-02). Pezeshkian highlights deterrence as Iran unveils 'Etemad' ballistic missile. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted Iran's deterrence power as the Defense Ministry unveiled the "Etemad" ballistic missile.
(2025-02-02). More than 700 killed as DR Congo military fights M23 rebels. aljazeera.com Rwanda-backed rebels capture eastern DRC's largest city of Goma as conflict intensifies in the central African nation.
(2025-02-02). Ethiopia: Defend and strengthen the human rights movement against erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Agasint Torture (OMCT), under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
23 January 2025. The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). Hundreds Of Students Walk Out To Protest ICE Operations. popularresistance.org San Jose, CA — Several hundred people protested in East San Jose on Monday, January 28, against recent arrests made by ICE in the predominantly Chicano neighborhood. The protest began when hundreds of students organized a walkout from Overfelt High School and marched to the King and Story Road intersection. King and Story is an historic location in the Chicano and immigrant rights movement, and was the starting place for past mega-marches. | Protesters waved Mexican flags and held signs with slogans such as, "Legalization for all," "No somos criminales" and "Immigrant rights are civil rights."
(2025-02-02). Future Natures: On Seeing Commons Through Popular Genres. popularresistance.org In academic research about the commons, few scholars are as venturesome in their creative approaches than the scholars and researchers associated with the Centre for Future Natures, at the University of Sussex in England. Led by anthropologist and research fellow Amber Huff, Future Natures explores "ecologies of crisis, commons, and enclosures," but its chief output isn't monographs and books. It's an exuberant array of creative works in popular genres like comic books, zines, social media, videos, and podcasts.
(2025-02-02). 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.
(2025-02-02). Muslim candidate in California discusses wildfires, inequality. newarab.com 
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair is running for the California State Assembly at a time when her state is grappling with increasing frequent wildfires, a cost-of-living crisis, and rampant inequality. | This is her "The wildfires are a big part of why I'm running," says Iqbal-Zubair, who has been working on environmental justice for…
(2025-02-02). Civil Defence warns of humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. plenglish.com Ramallah, 2 February (Prensa Latina) Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are living in the open today and lack all basic services, the Civil Defence in the Strip has warned.
(2025-02-02). øCuáles son las consecuencias para Estados Unidos de la guerra arancelaria de Trump? cubadebate.cu Sin embargo, un arancel adicional del 10 % sobre China contraería el PIB de la economía estadounidense en 55.000 millones de dólares durante el segundo mandato de la Administración Trump, suponiendo que Pekín tome represalias arancelarias, según un análisis de Warwick McKibbin.
(2025-02-02). South Orange Maplewood Remembrance for Hind Rajab Murdered in the US Israel Genocide Year Ago Today Feb 2. fightbackbetter.com 
For now these pictures — more detailed report should be available shortly. |
(2025-02-02). 'Ignore Trump's bully' and take stand over genocide, PSNA tells Peters. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A defiant Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) national chair, John Minto, has appealed to Aotearoa New Zealand to stand with the "majority of humanity" in the world and condemn genocide in Gaza. Minto has called on Foreign Minister Winston Peters to "ignore the bullying" from pro-Israel Texas Senator Ted Cruz and have…
(2025-02-02). After US weapons ravaged Gaza's hospitals, US doctors can't remain silent. aljazeera.com Gaza's health care facilities have been targeted repeatedly, including with US-made 2,000-pound bombs. We must speak up.
(2025-02-02). In Gaza, Disease and Illness Are Hidden Horrors of Genocide. truthout.org War isn't just destroyed buildings and displaced populations; it is a humanitarian tragedy that leaves behind long-term physical consequences on individuals and communities. Repeated Israeli attacks on hospitals and the heavy Israeli restrictions on aid entering Gaza over the past 15 months have left the healthcare sector unable to provide necessary medical care due to a lack of medical and… |
(2025-02-02). Bolivia reaffirms solidarity with Palestine at The Hague. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia reaffirms today its solidarity with Palestine by joining the Hague Group that expresses support for the arrest warrants of those guilty of genocide against Palestinian be fulfilled.
(2025-02-02). Palestinian Authority Calls for International Intervention to Stop Israel's Assault on Jenin & Tulkarem. imemc.org The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to urgently intervene to stop the Israeli occupation's bombings of homes in Jenin and Tulkarm, to put an end to Israel's plans to forcibly displace Palestinians in the West Bank, and to stop the ongoing violations of international law, which include war crimes and …
(2025-02-02). Russian Foreign Ministry blames the West for Ukrainian war crimes. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova today blamed arms suppliers to Ukraine for being complicit in the recent missile attack on the boarding school in the city of Sudzha.
(2025-02-02). Russia denounces new war crime against civilians in Kursk. plenglish.com Moscow, 2 February (Prensa Latina) The Russian Ministry of Defence today denounced that the Ukrainian army committed another crime by shelling a boarding school building in the town of Sudzha, in the Russian region of Kursk.
(2025-02-02). Netanyahu flies to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump. aljazeera.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Washington DC…
(2025-02-02). Netanyahu comes to Washington to kill Trump's Gaza deal. Will the president let him? haaretz.com In order to get the remaining hostages to their families, Trump will have to do something difficult: To reject a planeload of lies, excuses, false promises and shiny distractions from Netanyahu and his right-hand man, Ron Dermer…
(2025-02-02). In a rare move, Netanyahu makes the right call in appointing new Israeli army chief. haaretz.com Despite political pressure to bypass him, Eyal Zamir takes on the role of IDF chief at a critical moment, facing urgent security threats, a struggling military and a government that may seek to influence top appointments…
(2025-02-02). From warm embraces to '____ him': How the Trump-Netanyahu bromance soured. haaretz.com When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday, their complicated relationship will return to the spotlight. It has been anything but smooth sailing over the past eight years…
(2025-02-02). Israel-Saudi normalization? Trump's Gaza proposal may be a ploy to benefit Riyadh. haaretz.com The main focus of the Trump administration ahead of its meeting with Netanyahu is to quickly advance normalization with Saudi Arabia, which it sees as the key to achieving its regional goals, primarily: Ousting Hamas and eliminating the Iranian nuclear program…
(2025-02-02). Israel's State Prosecutor's Office: Criminal investigation opened into Sara Netanyahu. haaretz.com The announcement comes after investigative news show 'Uvda' aired correspondence between Sara Netanyahu and a former head of the PM's office, in which Sara demanded that she attack a key witness in one of the PM's criminal cases…
(2025-02-02). Trump and Netanyahu expected to announce development in Saudi normalization talks. haaretz.com The main focus of the Trump administration ahead of its meeting with Netanyahu is to quickly advance normalization with Saudi Arabia, which it sees as the key to achieving its regional goals, primarily: Ousting Hamas and eliminating the Iranian nuclear program…
(2025-02-02). Video: "Wiping Gaza Off the Map": Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine's Maritime Natural Gas Reserves. globalresearch.ca There is an unspoken "Big Money Agenda". Netanyahu's objective is not only to exclude Palestinians from their homeland, it consists in confiscating Palestine's multi-billion dollar Gaza offshore Natural Gas reserves…
(2025-02-02). Israeli Colonizers Assault Three Palestinians In Northern Plain. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, a group of paramilitary illegal Israeli colonizers assaulted three Palestinians in Ein Al-Hilwa in the occupied West Bank's Northern Plains. Media sources said the colonizers invaded Ein Al-Hilwa village and attacked the a few homes. They added that the colonizers assaulted two siblings, Mohammad and Hilal Adel Daraghma, and Fathi Elian Daraghma, …
(2025-02-02). Israel Kills Palestinian in Southern Gaza as Rafah Crossing Opens. imemc.org 
A Palestinian citizen was killed on Sunday evening by Israeli occupation forces' gunfire in Al-Shawka town, east of Rafah city, in the southern Gaza Strip. Wafa news reported that Salah Musa Al-Sufi was killed by the occupation forces in the town of Al-Shawka. No further details were available, but Palestinians in Rafah report the ongoing …
(2025-02-02). Occupation Forces Assassinate Two Palestinians Near Jenin. imemc.org 
The Israeli army assassinated two Palestinian young men and injured others, on Saturday, after targeting their vehicle in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Israeli Army Kills a Palestinian, Detonate Homes, in the Tulkarem Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
| On Saturday, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in the Tulkarem refugee camp, in Tulkarem city, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. | For the sixth consecutive day, the Israeli army has carried out a military assault against the city of Tulkarem and the Tulkarem refugee camp.
(2025-02-02). Army Executes Two Palestinians in Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces executed, on Saturday, two Palestinian young men in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin city, in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that an Israeli drone fired a missile at a motorcycle travelling in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, killing two Palestinians. The Shireen Observatory identified the slain young men as Tamam …
(2025-02-02). Minister Amongi shifts goal post from Oyam to Lira city. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Betty Amongi, the Gender, Labor, and Social Development Minister, has officially registered as a voter in Lira City East Division, marking the beginning of her quest for the City Woman parliamentary seat. Amongi, who serves as the incumbent Oyam South Parliamentary seat was accompanied by her husband and the Uganda …
(2025-02-02). How the Palestine Authority and Israel are allies in silencing the truth. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eman Mohammed On December 28, 21-year-old student journalist Shatha Al-Sabbagh was assassinated near her home in Jenin. Her family accused snipers from the Palestinian Authority (PA) deployed in the camp of shooting her in the head. Al-Sabbagh had been active on social media, documenting the suffering of Jenin residents during the raids by…
(2025-02-02). Did Trump Executive Order Just Cripple US Regime Change Network? popularresistance.org Among the flurry of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in the first days of his administration, perhaps the most consequential to date is one titled, "reevaluating and realigning US foreign aid." | Under this order, a 90-day pause was instantly enforced on all US foreign development assistance across the globe — excepting, of course, the largest recipients of US aid in Israel and Egypt. For now, the order forbids the disbursement of federal funding for any "non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and contractors" charged with delivering US "aid" programs overseas.
(2025-02-02). 9 nations form 'Hague Group' to push for justice and liberation for Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
On Friday, nine nations announced that they have formed the Hague Group (HG) with the aim of holding Israel accountable for its crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and to push for justice and liberation for the Palestinian people. The nine — South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize …
(2025-02-02). Who Is Eyal Zamir? Israel's Next IDF Chief of Staff. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-02). Six Palestinians killed, several injured in Israeli strikes across West Bank. presstv.ir At least six Palestinians have been killed and several others injured in separate Israeli military air strikes and raids across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). University of Michigan suspends pro-Palestine student group over divestment calls. presstv.ir The University of Michigan has suspended a pro-Palestinian student group and revoked its funding following protests calling for divestment from companies conducting business with Israel.
(2025-02-02). US, UK were aware of Israel's plan for 'forced transfer' of Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt: Report. presstv.ir Historical documents from the British National Archives have revealed that the US and UK governments were informed of a clandestine Israeli plan more than 50 years ago, which aimed to facilitate the "forced transfer" of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to northern Egypt.
(2025-02-02). Released Israeli captive thanks al-Qassam 'for everything'. presstv.ir Keith Siegel, US-Israeli national, says Palestinian resistance fighters made sure to meet all his needs while he was in captivity for 15 months..
(2025-02-02). Israeli forces shoot elderly Palestinian man to death in West Bank raid. presstv.ir The Palestinian health ministry says Israeli forces have shot and killed an elderly Palestinian man during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Five Palestinians killed, several injured in Israeli strikes across West Bank. presstv.ir At least five Palestinians have been killed and several others injured in separate Israeli military air strikes and raids across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Dahiyeh's restaurant scene bounces back after Israel's war on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Despite the challenges, Dahiyeh's restaurants are picking themselves up out of the rubble.
(2025-02-02). Hezbollah slain leader Nasrallah to be buried in Lebanon on February 23. aljazeera.com Hassan Nasrallah received a temporary burial as hostilities with Israel did not allow for a funeral to take place.
(2025-02-02). Israel destroys buildings in West Bank's Jenin after killing elderly man. aljazeera.com Explosions heard throughout Jenin, part of Israeli military operation in the city and its adjacent refugee camp.
(2025-02-02). Israel carries out massive simultaneous explosions across Jenin. aljazeera.com Israel has carried out several simultaneous explosions in the Jenin refugee camp, destroying as many as 20 homes.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: A counter campaign sponsored by the United States, the Israeli enemy, and foreign countries, supported by an internal team aimed at promoting defeat. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem Announces Funeral for Martyred Leaders Sayyed Nasrallah, Sayyed Safieddine on Feb 23rd. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed on Sunday that the Islamic resistance will persist, unwavering in its path and beliefs, stressing that "foreign intervention leads to subservience, humiliation, and the solidification of the Israeli occupation." He also announced that the funeral procession of the great martyr, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, will take place on Sunday, …
(2025-02-02). How religious Zionism took over the Israeli book world in 2024. haaretz.com There was an absence of big names among this year's Sapir Prize winners — but one expert thinks that might be a good thing. Plus, Israeli movie theaters pay homage to the late, great David Lynch…
(2025-02-02). 73-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com The incident, on which the army has yet to issue a comment, occurred as the IDF continued its extensive operation in Jenin, expanding it overnight to the West Bank city of Tammun, north of Nablus…
(2025-02-02). 'It's a crazy roller-coaster. We hoped he was alive, then he was declared as fallen'. haaretz.com The army declared him dead, but police officer Ran Gvili's family believes he is still alive. 'I realize that it doesn't sound logical, but that is the decision that the family, alongside the decision to celebrate and be together,' says his aunt…
(2025-02-02). Multinational alliance pushing for legal, diplomatic and economic sanctions against Israel. haaretz.com Government ministers from nine African and South American countries announced the group's launch on Friday, saying, 'When future generations inquire about our contribution to Palestine's right to self-determination, our response must be, we took concrete measures'…
(2025-02-02). Reports emerge of testimonies from Israeli hostages freed Saturday from Hamas captivity. haaretz.com Former hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, who were released Saturday, said they were kept in cages and beaten multiple times, according to reports. Keith Siegel, the third hostage to be released Saturday, returned severely malnourished…
(2025-02-02). Trump's plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza may impede release of remaining Hamas hostages. haaretz.com Freeing all the hostages requires Israel not only to end the war, but also to refrain from resuming it and start discussing Gaza's rehabilitation. If Trump's transfer idea is on the table, however, the demand to scrap it may become a key condition brought forward by Hamas, risking the deal's continuation…
(2025-02-02). Israeli army calls on Lebanese not to return to homes in south 'until further notice'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel released from Gaza captivity ‚ñ WEST BANK: 16-year-old killed in IDF drone strike in Jenin ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon; IDF confirms strike in east Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-02). Iraq groups seek Tsurkov swap with Israel for Hezbollah fighters. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Israeli forces blow up dozens of houses in Jenin's West Bank. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank destroyed a mosque in the The settlers poured a flammable substance inside the mosque in the Arab al-Mleihat community, northwest of "The mosque was completely burned down," M…
(2025-02-02). 'It's time for a free Palestine': Released detainee Al-Zubaidi. newarab.com 
Freed Palestinian detainee Zakaria Al-Zubaidi said it was time for Israel's occupation of the West Bank to end so Palestinians could have a state of their own, while declining to comment on his time in Israeli detention. | Al-Zubaidi, a commander of Fatah's The renowned resistance figh…
(2025-02-02). Palestinian teen among 5 killed in Israeli strikes on West Bank. newarab.com 
A 16-year-old Palestinian boy was among five killed on Saturday in The Israeli military began raiding the city in the northern West Bank on 21 January, just two days
(2025-02-02). Retired general picked to head Israeli military. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Return marches continue in southern Lebanon despite Israeli fire. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Italian journalist names self as target of Israel spyware attack. newarab.com 
An Italian journalist was the first person to publicly proclaim that he has been targeted by Francesco Cancellato, who investigates fascism in
(2025-02-02). Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners in latest swap with Hamas. independent.co.ug 
GAZA, Palestine | Xinhua | Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the fourth prisoner-for-hostage swap under the ongoing truce deal with Hamas, according to Palestinian sources. Abdullah Zaghari, head of the Palestinian Prisoners Club, told Xinhua that Israeli authorities handed the released prisoners over to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Of the …
(2025-02-02). Israel kills elderly man in Jenin, 25 Palestinians killed in 13 days. plenglish.com Ramallah, 2 February (Prensa Latina) – Israeli soldiers killed a 73-year-old Palestinian man today during operations against the West Bank city of Jenin and its neighbouring refugee camp, bringing the death toll to 25 in 13 days.
(2025-02-02). Palestine prisoners' release 'symbolic win' showing unity in face of occupation, says academic. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Sultan Barakat, a professor at Qatar's Hamad Bin Khalifa University, says the release of Palestinian prisoners is a "symbolic win" rather than a victory for the Palestinians, primarily showing the inhumane conditions they live under. "Israel can capture people in the West Bank and Gaza because they all live in a confinement…
(2025-02-02). Gaza to Prevail over Israeli Regime: Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei lauded the sacrifices of Palestinian resistance groups against the Israeli regime and underscored the imminent victory of people in the besieged Gaza Strip against the occupying entity.
(2025-02-02). Release of 293 Palestinian prisoners: israeli torture & military repression. indybay.org Full title: The release of 293 Palestinian prisoners, including those serving life sentences, long-term sentences, and children, from Israeli occupation prisons as part of the third and fourth batches of the first phase of the prisoner exchange deal…
(2025-02-02). Beyond the Absence of War: Rethinking Peace as a Way of Life. pressenza.com The White-West notion of peace is largely associated with the absence of war. Even the origins of the peace symbol stem from the denuclearization movement. But what do we mean when we talk about peace? | If someone were to ask you, "Are you at peace with yourself today?" or "Are you at peace with your neighbors, your family, at work, or in your community?"—how would you respond? Do you know any truly peaceful individuals? Have you encountered any organizations that embody peace beyond simply opposing war? And how much time do you actually spend cultivating peace in your daily life? | Our societies have well…
(2025-02-02). CIA Director Reiterates There's No Evidence Iran Has Decided To Build a Nuclear Bomb. defenddemocracy.press The comments come amid reports that the Trump administration is considering military action against Iran's nuclear program by Dave DeCamp January 12, 2025 Outgoing CIA Director William Burns reiterated in an interview with NPR published on Friday that the US has not seen any sign that Iran has decided to build a nuclear weapon. Burns …
(2025-02-02). Rafael Grossi: Is the world edging closer to nuclear conflict? aljazeera.com IAEA chief Rafael Grossi on nuclear threats, global tensions, and the future of atomic security.
(2025-02-02). Venezuelan People, Main Foundation Of The Revolutionary Process. popularresistance.org Venezuela is undergoing a period of profound social transformation, working toward the creation of a society focused on development, self-sustainability, independence, and sovereignty, all while navigating the challenges posed by foreign hostilities, coercive measures, and misinformation campaigns. In this process, community participation plays a crucial role, as it is the key to driving meaningful change and fostering a sustainable future. | In this context, on Sunday, Venezuela will hold a historic election unlike any other in the world.
(2025-02-02). How Does RFK Jr. Intend To 'Make America Healthy Again'? popularresistance.org In the course of two Senate hearings this week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), faced a long list of questions, ranging from immunization to chronic diseases to the functioning of the United States health system in general. Having observed him spreading vaccine misinformation for years, most senators were prepared for a very long conversation—and that's exactly what they got. | During his marathon testimonies, Kennedy largely struggled to provide definite and clear answers. One of the most concerning moments came when he failed to differentiate…
(2025-02-02). In 'Historic Win,' Court Rules Against UK's Rosebank Oilfield. popularresistance.org The decision by the previous Conservative government in the United Kingdom to approve the giant Rosebank oilfield off Shetland was ruled unlawful by an Edinburgh court on Thursday. | The judgment by Lord Ericht at the Court of Session said the carbon emissions that would be created by the burning of oil and gas at the largest untapped oilfield in the UK had not been taken into consideration. | "Today's ruling is part of a clear trend we're seeing from courts in the UK — marking the third time in the last year that judges have found that 'downstream' emissions must be considered in planning decisions," said…
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The burial of His Eminence Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah will take place in the capital, Beirut, while Martyr Sayyed Hashem will be buried in his hometown of Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr, south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Journalists covering eastern DRC conflict face death threats, censorship. CPJ Africa Program Staff
(2025-02-02). Does 'cancel culture' help or hinder free speech? aljazeera.com Today on The Stream: Has the line between accountability and censorship blurred with the rise of cancel culture?>
(2025-02-02). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). 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.
(2025-02-02). Staying to help others "first and last choice" for slain doctor. electronicintifada.net Said Jouda remembered for his dedication to family, patients and the Palestinian cause.
(2025-02-02). "We will rebuild our lives from scratch" electronicintifada.net The destruction was visible everywhere as hundreds of thousands walked toward their homes in north Gaza.
(2025-02-02). Kissing the ground in Gaza's north. electronicintifada.net We dreamed of this moment for more than a year.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: These are not mere violations but an act of aggression that the Lebanese government must confront firmly. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The return of Lebanese people to the southern villages reflects a popular liberation stance, a noble commitment to reclaim the land. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). This computer game will let you experience the Palestinian Nakba while eluding Zionists. haaretz.com 'Dreams on a Pillow' will follow a woman who flees her destroyed village to Lebanon during the 1948 war. Are computer games propaganda or a response to public sentiment?
(2025-02-02). Arab countries reject attempt to displace Palestinians. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Palestinian Authority (PA), and the Arab League (AL) stressed in a joint statement on Saturday the rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. The statement was issued after a meeting in …
(2025-02-02). Leader: Iran has progressed in every aspect over past 40 years. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Iran's progress in various domains, saying the country has grown in all directions over the past 40 years.
(2025-02-02). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-02). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-02-02). Al Jazeera, the TV channel that saves the honor of modern journalism! cadtm.org
(2025-02-02). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-02-02). Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry was unveiled on Sunday.
(2025-02-02). Iran's Military Attainments Aimed at Defense: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian gave an assurance that Iran's military achievements serve to protect the country and are not for aggression against others.
(2025-02-02). IRGC's Onshore Missile Facility Comes into Operation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy unveiled a new underground missile facility in Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
(2025-02-02). Upgraded Version of Iranian Air Defense System Unveiled. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled an upgraded version of the homegrown 'Bavar 373' air defense missile system on Sunday.
(2025-02-02). Iran Can Launch Satellites for Other Countries: Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Praising Iran's maturity in manufacturing satellite carriers, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh raised the possibility of provision of services for other countries.
(2025-02-02). UN Receives Encyclopedia of Iranian Victims of Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations provided the UN chief with the Encyclopedia of 23,323 Iranian Victims of Terrorism, saying Iran has been a pioneer in the fight against terrorism and also a primary victim of it since the 1979 Revolution.
(2025-02-02). Vietnamese scientists identify new land snail species in world's largest cave. tvbrics.com 
This species was discovered during a state-level biodiversity research project…
(2025-02-02). How white nationalists infiltrated the wellness movement. aljazeera.com An emerging parallel economy peddles purity, health and fitness to promote wellbeing – and a political worldview.
(2025-02-02). Global alarm, condemnation as Trump tariffs hit Mexico, Canada and China. aljazeera.com Mexico and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs while China warns that there is no winner in a trade war.
(2025-02-02). How have Canada, China and Mexico responded to Trump's tariffs? aljazeera.com The US president's new tariffs prompt retaliation and spark concerns over global trade disruptions and inflation.
(2025-02-02). Germans protest at conservative cooperation with far right on migration. aljazeera.com Protesters say CDU head Merz broke post-Nazi norm of never passing any rule with the support of far-right parties.
(2025-02-02). UK to become first country to criminalise AI child abuse tools. aljazeera.com UK will make it a crime to possess, create or distribute AI tools that generate sexual content targeting children.
(2025-02-02). US strikes in Somalia killed 'key' ISIL figures, says regional government. aljazeera.com Strikes were carried out in north Somalia, where the Puntland Security Forces is carrying out operations against ISIL.
(2025-02-02). Canada's brewing disquiet. aljazeera.com The frontrunners in the Liberals' leadership race cannot offer the change the party needs to tackle Trump and elections.
(2025-02-02). How executive orders shape presidential power. aljazeera.com AJLabs examines the data behind executive orders.
(2025-02-02). Could conflict in eastern DR Congo expand across region? aljazeera.com M23 rebels have taken control of regional capital and advance deeper into the east.
(2025-02-02). The power of literature in times of war: Fatima Bhutto & Ahmed Masoud. aljazeera.com Fatima Bhutto interviews Gaza writer Ahmed Masoud on the power of literature in times of war.
(2025-02-02). Arsenal keep title hunt alive with 5-1 hammering of Manchester City. aljazeera.com Arsenal thrash champions Man City at the Emirates to close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points.
(2025-02-02). Real Madrid beaten by Espanyol after late Romero goal. aljazeera.com The LaLiga leaders upset by Carlos Romero's 85th minute strike that snatched victory for the relegation-battling hosts.
(2025-02-02). Dallas Mavericks left to answer big question on Luka Doncic trade: Why? aljazeera.com The Mavs trade of superstar Luka Doncic has the whole NBA asking why Dallas made the bombshell, three-team exchange.
(2025-02-02). Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to 'take back' canal. aljazeera.com The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump's extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal.
(2025-02-02). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,074. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,074th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-02). Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. aljazeera.com Republican US president imposes 25 percent on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent on all imports from China.
(2025-02-02). Medical plane carrying child and mother crashes in Philadelphia. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-02). Trudeau says Canada will retaliate by imposing 25% tariffs on US imports. aljazeera.com Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's been left with no option but to respond by imposing 25% tariffs on US.
(2025-02-02). Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis: Reports. aljazeera.com Dallas Mavericks ship superstar Luke Doncic to LA Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster three-team deal.
(2025-02-02). Mavericks trade Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis: Reports. aljazeera.com Dallas Mavericks ship superstar Luke Doncic to LA Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster three-team deal.
(2025-02-02). Why'd Trump Just Repost His Threat To Impose 100% Tariffs On BRICS Countries? thealtworld.com A full-fledged economic pressure campaign by the US against the BRICS countries might be imminent. | Trump
(2025-02-02). Breaking: Trudeau announces 25% tariff on hundreds of $billions of US imports. skwawkbox.org 
Canadian PM gives US ultimatum — and gives Canadian companies additional time to source alternatives to US supplies Canada has become the latest country to respond to US president Donald Trump's wild spree of tariffs on allies and opponents alike by imposing tariffs on US imports — 25% on all US imports, worth hundreds of …
(2025-02-02). Eskom suspends loadshedding. sanews.gov.za Eskom suspends loadshedding | Eskom has suspended loadshedding on Sunday morning, following a temporary setback that necessitated the implementation of loadshedding over the weekend. | The State-owned power utility said it has suspended loadshedding as of 6am on Sunday due to the recovery of sufficient emergency reserves. | This follows more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply, reflecting the effectiveness of the Generation Recovery Plan. | This past Friday, Eskom announced that it had encountered several breakdowns over the past week, necessitating extended repair times and the full use of its eme…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the benefits of exercising. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related disorders. A recent study by Mayo Clinic shows that exercise and other physical activities can reduce the number of senescent cells. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at…
(2025-02-02). Sick and wounded children begin crossing from Gaza to Egypt. newarab.com 
A group of 50 sick and wounded The reopening of the Rafah crossing represents a significant breakthrough that bolsters the
(2025-02-02). UECCC initiates ORIO mini hydropower project to enhance rural electrification. independent.co.ug 
Mitooma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC), the Government of Uganda has officially launched the ORIO mini hydropower project in Western Uganda. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Rwakitandara Playground in Mitooma District, marks a …
(2025-02-02). What Is the Best Casino Not on Gamstop UK? independent.co.ug 
Gambling is an exhilarating pastime, but when life calls for a break, self-exclusion tools like Gamstop come into play. These tools help players manage their habits and stay in control. But what happens when you feel like spinning the reels every now and then? Simple. You head to your trusted casinos not on Gamstop UK, …
(2025-02-02). Kenya on high alert over Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya's Ministry of Health said on Friday it has intensified surveillance at all entry points across the country following an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in neighboring Uganda. "As a precautionary measure, surveillance systems have been enhanced in all counties and points of entry," Principal Secretary of the Ministry …
(2025-02-02). Tanzania attracts record 5.36 million tourists in 2024. independent.co.ug 
üî¥ üáπüáøTANZANIA tourism figures ‚ö™ 5.36 million tourists in 2024 ‚ö™ 3.22 million domestic tourists | 2.14 million international ‚ö™ Generated $4 billion ‚ö™ TARGET $6billion by December 2025 DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania hosted 5.36 million tourists in 2024, a record high and breaking its target of attracting 5 million tourists by 2025, …
(2025-02-02). Uganda starts mpox vaccination targeting high risk populations. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, KAMPALA | Xinhua | Uganda on Saturday launched mpox vaccination campaign targeting high-risk populations in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, the current epicenter of the virus outbreak in the east African country. Charles Olaro, director general of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, told Xinhua by telephone that phase one of the vaccination exercise, …
(2025-02-02). Trump launches trade war against Canada, Mexico and China. defenddemocracy.press 
China Has Edge Over US on Much More Than AI Models Jan 28, 2025 The shock release of a new Chinese AI known as DeepSeek that's cheaper, faster and open source sent shockwaves across Silicon Valley, wiping $1 trln off tech stocks and prompting pundits to dub the development a "Sputnik moment" for the US. …
(2025-02-02). 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.
(2025-02-02). Canada, Mexico impose retaliatory tariffs on US; China vows countermeasures. presstv.ir US President Donald Trump's extraordinary new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have sparked retaliatory actions.
(2025-02-02). (VIDEO) What you need to know about HMPV. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says people shouldn't be concerned. "In the late winter, early spring, it can account for 5% to 10% of all the respiratory infections that we diagnose in the United States. So it's definitely out there," says Dr. Binnicker….
(2025-02-02). Trump Orders Imposition of High Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. truthout.org President Donald Trump signed three executive orders on Saturday following through on his promise to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on goods from China, a measure that targets the nation's three largest trading partners. The tariffs are set to go into effect on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The orders contained no language allowing for… |
(2025-02-02). El último golpe tecnológico de China a EE.UU. se llama Deepseek. strategic-culture.su Impacto en la bolsa y en los planes de Trump | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El mercado de valores de Estados Unidos ha experimentado su mayor h…
(2025-02-02). China rechaza aranceles del 10 por ciento anunciados por EEUU. radiohc.cu Beijing, 2 feb (RHC) China expresó este domingo su fuerte descontento y firme oposición ante la decisión de Estados Unidos de imponer un arancel adicional del 10 por ciento a productos chinos importados.
(2025-02-02). Biden's Environmental Record. counterpunch.org
(2025-02-02). A Former Danish Diplomat on the Future of Greenland. counterpunch.org On the night of June 21, 1976, summer solstice, I flew from New York to Stockholm. I sat at a north-side window and watched in wonder as the sun went down, down, down, but not under, and rose again. We arrived in Stockholm at 3: 30 a.m., and it was broad daylight. It's an odd thing […] | To read this article, log in
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(2025-02-02). Czech Republic: Women who are covid vaccinated are 66% less likely to give birth. expose-news.com Data from the Czech Republic shows that covid vaccinated women are 66% less likely to give birth compared to unvaccinated women. During 2023, even though only about a third of Czech women …
(2025-02-02). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. We Call Upon its Immediate Cancellation! globalresearch.ca Author's Update: | President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). | "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged …
(2025-02-02). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: How personalized vaccines target cancer tumors Vaccines are helpful in protecting against the flu and COVID-19, but could they also play a role in the fight against cancer? Imagine a future where every cancer treatment is personalized to each patient, precisely targeting their unique cancer cells. Dr. Keith Knutson, a cancer vaccine researcher at Mayo…
(2025-02-02). Renowned Oncologist: 'Evil' COVID 'Vaccines' Caused 'Turbo Cancer' 'Explosion'/ By Frank Bergman. marktanliano.net 
By Frank Bergman Global Research, January 07, 2025 Slay News 17 December 2024 Original Link Here: www.globalresearch.ca/renowned-oncologis… A world-renowned professor of oncology has issued a chilling warning about Covid mRNA "vaccines" after concluding that the "evil" injections have triggered a global "explosion" in cases of deadly "turbo cancers." The warning was issued by Angus Dalgleish, a …
(2025-02-02). Stewed Assorted Delicacies: what do Hubei locals eat for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. ecns.cn Fruits, vegetables, lotus roots, meat and fish… What's on the shopping list of ingredients for a Hubei-style Chinese New Year's Eve dinner? | Check this video and find out how people in Tianmen, Hubei Province, celebrate the Spring Festival.
(2025-02-02). RFK Jr.'s First Day of Senate Confirmation Grilling to Head HHS. defenddemocracy.press by Eric Zuesse 29 January 2025 On January 29th, U.S. Senate Democrats, none of whom want Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be confirmed to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (including the FDA and a vast range of other agencies), challenged him with many hostile questions, some of which he refused …
(2025-02-02). Trump moves the Overton window on Gaza. strategic-culture.su A new strategy: more land for more peace. | James P. PINKERTON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | President Donald Trump hasn't…
(2025-02-02). Exclusive: US uses Egypt dam dispute to push Gaza expulsion plan. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). The War on Gaza Has Taken My Home, My Dreams and My Grandmother. What's Left? truthout.org How can I forget the sorrowful sight of my grandmother's last moments, as she died in front of me, deprived of the treatment she needed and ravaged by the famine in northern Gaza? Her greatest joy was meant to be celebrating my graduation, a dream that was taken from us. My university was destroyed, and along with it, my dreams were reduced to ashes. How can I forget the moment when the home my… |
(2025-02-02). U.S. Regime Has Killed 20-30 Million People Since World War II. globalresearch.ca Originally published on March 22, 2018. March 19-20, 2023 Commemorates the Illegal Invasion of Iraq | Introduction: | After the catastrophic attacks of September 11 2001 monumental sorrow and a feeling of desperate and understandable anger began to permeate the American psyche. …
(2025-02-02). "They're burning from the inside out." Robert Brame on the Unusual Properties of the Pacific Palisades Fires. globalresearch.ca Robert Brame identifies himself as a botanist and a forensic arborist. As he stated in his email, he had half a century of plant research with scientific plant books in hand and he's been an old mountain climber for the …
(2025-02-02). The Trump Administration's Agenda and the Likely Economic and Financial Consequences. globalresearch.ca The political pendulum seems to swing from one extreme chaos to another, from Biden's interventionist, war-mongering government to an isolationist, imperialist and protectionist government under Donald Trump…
(2025-02-02). Donald Trump Calls for the Annexation of Canada. Déjà Vu. General Douglas MacArthur Was to Bomb Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal and Quebec City. This Is No Joking Matter. globalresearch.ca First published on 12, 25, 2024 | Introduction : | January 20, 2025. The Inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. | As "Leader of the Free World", Donald Trump's twisted narrative is for Canada to join "MAGA America" and for …
(2025-02-02). Colin Powell and the "The Sloppy Dossier": Plagiarism and "Fake Intelligence" Used to Justify the 2003 War on Iraq: Copied and Pasted from the Internet into an "Official" British Intel Report. globalresearch.ca Fake intelligence as well as plagiarized quotations had been slipped into an official intelligence report on Iraq's WMD presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary of State Colin Powell in February 2003.
(2025-02-02). 2025 — Endless Chaos Towards a One World Government or Vicious Confusion? Towards a One World Tyranny. Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca This article was first published on January 25, 2025 | *** | Aren't we all so happy as chaos is upon us — planned chaos for confusion and destruction, and for those who see through it, evoking a smile? | It is like …
(2025-02-02). "The Train Has Left the Station and No One Can Stop It". Europe Will be at War with Russia. Serbia's President A. Vucic. globalresearch.ca [Incisive article by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts first published by Global Research on June 13, 2024] | *** | These are the words of Serbia's President Aleksander Vucic. He ought to know. He is in the middle of it. He thinks …
(2025-02-02). The ENMOD Treaty and the Sanctioned Assault on Agriculture and Human and Environmental Health. globalresearch.ca Abstract: | The 1978 "Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification Techniques" [ENMOD] obliges signatory nations to fundamentally compromise their sovereignty and cause widespread and permanent agricultural devastation. Instead of prohibiting "hostile use of …
(2025-02-02). Rússia nà£o está interessada em negociaàßàµes porque está vencendo a guerra — político dos EUA. globalresearch.ca No meio das promessas de Trump de "acabar com a guerra", algumas figuras públicas nos EUA està£o a comeàßar a pensar de forma mais realista. Um proeminente senador dos EUA disse recentemente que as negociaàßàµes sà£o improváveis neste momento, dada …
(2025-02-02). (VIDEO) Who should get screened for cervical cancer, and when? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When it comes to healthcare screening, different healthcare guideline organizations may have different recommendations. The same is true for cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a persistent infection with high-risk strains of HPV. Routine screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths, and regular screenings are essential because early detection makes precancer treatment more effective. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing…
(2025-02-02). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic and American Hospital Dubai Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Healthcare and Medical Education in Dubai. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DUBAI — American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region. The announcement was made at Arab Health 2025, the healthcare industry's premier event being held in Dubai from Jan. 27-30, 2025, at the World Trade Centre. The strengthened relationship between American Hospital Dubai and Mayo…
(2025-02-02). US pushing Ukraine to hold elections by yearend: Report. presstv.ir The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing Ukraine to hold elections by the end of the year amid attempts to broker a truce agreement between Kiev and Moscow to end the protracted war in the coming months.
(2025-02-02). Top musicians to close the Jazz Plaza Festival in Cuba (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Tonight at the Yara cinema, a tribute will be paid to the Cuban Tres (a countryside kind of guitar with three strings), with the presence of an exceptional player of the instrument: Pancho Amat, who was honoured at the 20th International Jazz Colloquium "Leonardo Acosta in Memoriam" on the occasion of his 75th birthday. | Manolito Simonet and his Trabuco, Celso and his Changàºí de Yateras, Yarima Blanco, Isaac Mena, Juan Antonio de la Cruz Antomarchi (Cotó), Kay Lions, Maikel Elizarde, Abel Acosta and Rodrigo Sosa, among others, will be performing. | Meanwhile, the Karl Marx Theatre will host the Cuba Vive…
(2025-02-02). Health Insurers Profit From Suffering, Not Care. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-02). RFK Jr Pressed on Whether He and Trump Will 'Cave to Big Pharma' on Medicare Drug Prices. defenddemocracy.press "Will you defend the law in the Inflation Reduction Act which already is negotiating prescription drug prices?" Sen. Bernie Sanders asked Kennedy during his second confirmation hearing. By Jake Johnson Jan 30, 2025 Senate Democrats and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Health …
(2025-02-02). Operation Vala Umgodi nets 18 000 in major crime crackdown. sanews.gov.za Operation Vala Umgodi nets 18 000 in major crime crackdown |
(2025-02-02). As Trump's War on Migrants Transcends Borders, Resistance Grows in Latin America. truthout.org Colombia, along with Mexico, Brazil and Honduras, are already resisting the Trump administration's neo-imperial regional aspirations. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a former political prisoner who played a leading role in Colombia's revolutionary movement, is the first head of state both in the region and globally who has challenged Donald Trump directly, pushing back against the Trump… |
(2025-02-02). Despite Declining Border Crossings, ICE Keeps Moving Migrants Out of San Diego. truthout.org Immigration Judge Ana Partida sat before a mostly empty courtroom on an afternoon in October, her body angled toward a television on one of the side walls. None of the people scheduled to appear before Partida, who hears cases inside San Diego's Otay Mesa Detention Center, were present in person. That's because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had transferred all of them to other… |
(2025-02-02). President of Honduras Outlines Emergency Strategy on Migration. orinocotribune.com The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, announced the enactment of the national emergency strategy for the protection of Honduran migrants. The mechanism, launched last Tuesday, January 28, includes an action program for Hondurans in an irregular migratory situation in the United States, as well as those in transit and returned to Honduras. The president attributed the worsening of displacement of people "with the implementation of a neoliberal economic model that deepened dependence, inequality, environmental degradation and violence." She also announced that the government will be immediately sending a techn…
(2025-02-02). Anche l'Italia a Davos per svendere la sanità. strategic-culture.su Non poteva mancare una rappresentanza dall'Italia all'annuale Forum Economico Mondiale, ove il gotha della finanza transnazionale si riunisce per decidere come soggiogare i popoli. | Segue nostro La cornice del WEF | Il Forum Economico Mondiale di Davos (World Economic Forum, WEF) è un incontro annuale che si tiene a Davos, una località sciistica nelle Alpi svizzere. Fondato nel 1971 dal professor Klaus Schwab, riunisce leader politici,…
(2025-02-02). Peruvian town opens Chinese-built mega port. america.cgtn.com 
Chancay is a small Peruvian town that has become the hub for South America's biggest Chinese-built mega port. | The deepwater facility can dock larger cargo ships than other ports in the region. It's strategically located in the center of South America's Pacific coast. | The town's mayor, Juan Alvarez, spoke to CGTN's Dan Collyns, who began by asking him how the town of 65,000 plans to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the mega port.
(2025-02-02). Angola still arresting people linked to millionaire robbery. plenglish.com Luanda, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) of Angola continues today with the arrests of people linked to the theft of seven billion kwanzas (more than seven million 600 thousand dollars) from the General Tax Administration (AGT).
(2025-02-02). Dominicans return from U.S. for fear of mass deportation. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Leandra Rojas, who decided to return voluntarily to the Dominican Republic due to fear of the new U.S. immigration policy, said that life in that country is very difficult, Diario Libre reported today.
(2025-02-02). Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party elected its Presidency (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was re-elected today as president of the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) of Ethiopia, at the closing day of its second congress.
(2025-02-02). Pope Francis renewed his call for an end to wars. plenglish.com Vatican City, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis renewed today his call to increase efforts to put an end to wars in the world in this year of the Catholic Jubilee.
(2025-02-02). Rubio to arrive in El Salvador with a stick in hand. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is visiting in El Salvador with a stick in his hand or will he be accompanied by a carrot of conciliation, this is the question that several analysts are asking themselves today.
(2025-02-02). Several factories inaugurated in important DPRK city. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Several factories were inaugurated today in the city of Kaesong, North Hwanghae Province, as part of the efforts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to develop industries following the 20àó10 policy.
(2025-02-02). Uruguayan blue helmets wounded in Congo remain hospitalized. plenglish.com The military report also mentions brief exchanges of fire between the Armed Forces of the DRC and the rebels of the M23, although it adds that the situation in the city of Goma, in the east of that African country, is moving to normalcy. | According to the communiqué, the day before "short clashes were heard in areas close to the town of Rusayo, but far from our base, presumably between elements of the M23 and groups apparently supporting FARDC." | Rusayo is under M23 control like Goma, the report pointed out. | Our troops are in good condition, continuing the mission assigned to them, the army added, indicating…
(2025-02-02). Noboa announces trade agreement between Ecuador and Canada. plenglish.com Quito, 2 February (Prensa Latina) The President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, announced today that after months of negotiations his country has finally reached a trade agreement with Canada, although he did not give a date for its signing and entry into force.
(2025-02-02). Putin predicts Europe's subordination to Trump. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin today predicted that his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, will make the European elites "bend at his feet" and subordinate them to his orders.
(2025-02-02). Italy reports 750,000 fewer young people than a decade ago. plenglish.com In 2014, Italy had 12.8 million young people in this age group, while ten years later their number has fallen to around 12.1 million, according to a study by the Research Centre of the General Confederation of Italian Artisans (CGIA), that also brings together entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. | The decline in the youth population over the decade reached 5.8% and mainly affected the southern regions of the country, where it reached an alarming 14.7 percentage points, with the most serious situation in the provinces of South Sardinia, Oristano and Isernia, where it reached 25.4, 23.4 and…
(2025-02-02). Inaugurada muestra expositiva Carteles en diálogo. radiohc.cu La Habana 2 Feb (RHC) El Centro Internacional de Prensa del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la Republica de Cuba acoge la muestra expositiva Carteles en Diálogo: Nuevas Narrativas.
(2025-02-02). Pueblo de Venezuela vota en primera Consulta Popular Nacional de 2025. radiohc.cu Caracas, 2 feb (RHC) El pueblo de Venezuela organizado en cinco mil 334 circuitos comunales votará hoy en cada comunidad en la primera Consulta Popular Nacional del 2025, nuevo paso en busca de la verdadera democracia.
(2025-02-02). Cuba: Máximo líder sindical insiste en la discusión del plan anual de la economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 feb (RHC) El secretario general de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba, Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, insistió que el plan de la economía en centros laborales debe concentrarse en la búsqueda de soluciones a los problemas que enfrenta el país tanto materiales como financieros.
(2025-02-02). Marco Rubio llegará a El Salvador garrote en mano. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 2 feb (RHC) El secretario de Estado norteamericano, Marco Rubio, llegará a El Salvador garrote en mano o estará acompañado de una zanahoria de conciliación, es la pregunta que se hacen hoy diversos analistas.
(2025-02-02). Desde Cuba exaltan protagonismo del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu Hanoi, 2 feb (RHC) El papel principal desempeñado desde su fundación en 1930 y hasta hoy por el Partido Comunista de Vietnam fue enaltecido por el primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y el General de Ejército Raúl Castro.
(2025-02-02). Proteger uno de los tesoros más valiosos del planeta: los humedales. radiohc.cu Los humedales son ecosistemas fundamentales para la biodiversidad y el equilibrio ambiental. Estos espacios, donde el agua es el elemento principal, albergan una gran variedad de especies de flora y fauna, regulan el clima, protegen las costas y son fuente de recursos para las comunidades locales.
(2025-02-02). Mandos legislativos en Brasil defienden independencia de poderes. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 2 feb (RHC) Los nuevos presidentes de la Cámara de Diputados y del Senado de Brasil, Hugo Motta y Davi Alcolumbre, respectivamente, defienden las enmiendas parlamentarias, un Congreso independiente y la no injerencia entre los poderes.
(2025-02-02). A escena en Cuba emblemática pieza de Abelardo Estorino>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 feb (RHC) La actriz Valia Valdés regresará este domingo a la escena cubana con el monólogo Las penas saben nadar, escrito por el Premio Nacional de Teatro y Literatura, Abelardo Estorino.
(2025-02-02). Violencia sectaria en Siria ocasiona muerte de un científico y varios civiles (+Foto). radiohc.cu Damasco, 2 feb (RHC) Los actos de violencia de carácter sectario continúan en varias localidades sirias, tras la muerte de un científico y de varios civiles durante las últimas 24 horas, informaron este domingo.
(2025-02-02). 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.
(2025-02-02). 'DOGE-Affiliated Goons' Accused of Locking Career Civil Servants Out of Key Databases. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-02). ProPublica's Coverage of Donald Trump's Appointments—and How They Could Reshape Federal Agencies. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-02). So, She Is a "Hero" Now? smoothiex12.blogspot.com So, her "legacy" and "inspiration" ⚪ let's fly into the path of a landing plane and kill 64 innocent people. People in comments are outraged, but then again ⚪ these are US media, there is no crime or atrocity they will not support as long as it fits the "agenda". Sappy sentimental BS, whitewashing an incompetent hack, an obvious DEI "inspiration" who, as people correctly state, will be remembered. Oh boy, she will be. Disgusting …
(2025-02-02). At least 56 killed as fighting grips Sudan's capital Khartoum. newarab.com 
Artillery shelling and air strikes killed at least 56 people across greater Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary
(2025-02-02). 'Unprecedented' month-long strike begins at leading London museums. leftfootforward.org Security guards at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum have begun a month-long strike over pay disputes. The action also includes guards at the V&A Museum in Stratford and the Young V&A Museum in Bethnal Green. | The strike will run daily until February 28. It has been described as "unprecedented" and the "longest strike in the history of all three institutions" by the union leading the action, United Voices of the World (UVW). Approximately 100 UVW members, employed by security provider Wilson James, will take part. | The workers are fighting for a pay incr…
(2025-02-02). Taliban sentences Afghan journalist Sayed Rahim Saeedi to 3 years in prison. afjc.media
(2025-02-02). Trump Fires Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Head Who Drew Wall Street's Ire. truthout.org President Donald Trump moved Saturday morning to fire Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra, who had earned the praise of consumer advocates and the ire of Wall Street for his efforts to return more than $6 billion to ordinary Americans. Chopra announced his firing on social media, also sharing a letter to the president in which he touted the work of the CFPB and… |
(2025-02-02). Rwandan-backed M23 advance into DR Congo threatens regional war. wsws.org M23 now controls nearly all of North Kivu and the province's vast mineral wealth—including tin (cassiterite), tantalum (coltan), tungsten (wolframite), and gold, which are critical for global electronics and industrial production. South Kivu is similarly rich in these resources and boasts fertile land in coffee, tea, quinine, and palm oil.
(2025-02-02). Danàßando ao som da "Disco Inferno" de Trump. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-02). One Second Closer to Doomsday. pressenza.com "Cada segundo cuenta (every second counts)," said Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia, as the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved their symbolic "Doomsday Clock" one second closer to midnight on January 28th of this year. | By Timmon Wallis for Pressenza | Although the overall goal of the
(2025-02-02). Teamwork in the furtherance of international understanding and peace. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2025-02-02). 'No rebuilding without them': Trump's immigration crackdown will affect disaster recovery. grist.org 
(2025-02-02). Indonesia's amnesty plan for West Papua independence fighters greeted with scepticism. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Victor Mambor and Tria Dianti The Indonesian government's proposal to grant amnesty to pro-independence rebels in West Papua has stirred scepticism as the administration of new President Prabowo Subianto seeks to deal with the country's most protracted armed conflict. Without broader dialogue and accountability, critics argue, the initiative could fail to resolve the decades-long…
(2025-02-02). Los Angeles beaches remain closed after devastating wildfires. america.cgtn.com 
As recovery efforts continue in the wake of the fires in Los Angeles, teams are working tirelessly to clear debris and assess structural damage across several communities. | However, an emerging threat has put a halt to some of the recovery progress. In the wake of heavy rain, toxic runoff has flooded beach areas along the coast, causing widespread closures. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2025-02-02). Peace process stalls in between Colombia, ELN. america.cgtn.com 
Officials in Colombia say fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents this last week has left more than 52,000 displaced people, 32,000 trapped in their homes and 52 new homicides. | CGTN sat down with government Peace Advisor and Former head of the ELN, Carlos Velandia, to talk about the state of the Peace Process. | CGTN's Michelle Begue reports.
(2025-02-02). U.S. Secretary of State begins Central America visit with Panama. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Panama for talks with President Jose Raul Mulino. | His visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed that the United States will "take back" the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trading routes. | CGTN's Stephen Gibbs reports.
(2025-02-02). Internship with Asia Desk (6 months). fidh.org
(2025-02-02). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. An Expert Discussion. defenddemocracy.press Jan 29, 2025 On January 29, 2025, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted an expert discussion dedicated to historical memory in the context of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The UN has declared January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The date is dedicated to the liberation of the concentration camp by Soviet troops …
(2025-02-02). Jeffrey Sachs: Understanding the Ukraine conflict. defenddemocracy.press Dec 6, 2024 A mini-documentary on the background of the Ukraine conflict follows Jeffrey Sachs' lecture at the Cambridge Union. The journey begins in the early 1990s and continues to the present day. The documentary features interviews and statements from world leaders along the way, shedding light on significant historical geopolitical events and questioning the …
(2025-02-02). Sham trials against former Nagorno-Karabakh officials continue in Baku. defenddemocracy.press Jan27, 2025 The illegal and fabricated trial against the former military-political leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh continued at the Baku Military Court on January 27. According to Azerbaijani media, the second session of the trial against former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan also started on January 27, separately from the trials of former Nagorno-Karabakh President Arayik Harutyunyan …
(2025-02-02). Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar. defenddemocracy.press US President Donald Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they replace the US dollar as reserve currency. He has also threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs. Jan31, 2025 US President Donald Trump threatened BRICS member states with 100% tariffs on Thursday to dissuade them from replacing the US dollar as reserve currency. Trump …
(2025-02-02). Trump's Weakness Is the Left's Opportunity. defenddemocracy.press Many assumed Donald Trump would be governing in a second term with no guardrails. But guardrails are in fact still there. Understanding these constraints is key to defeating him. By Paul Heideman Jan 30, 2025 As soon as Donald Trump won the election in November, predictions about his second term began to fly. Among liberals …
(2025-02-02). Scottish Refugee Council launches new tool to help refugees locate support services. leftfootforward.org Since 2012, the UK's 'hostile environment' policy has created challenges, preventing asylum seekers and refugees from fully integrating.
(2025-02-02). Woke-bashing of the week — Trump's attack on 'wokeness' and the UK right-wing echo chamber. leftfootforward.org The echoes of Trump's presidency are already reverberating across the Atlantic, emboldening right-wing commentators in the UK to rally behind a shared vision of dismantling progressive social policies.
(2025-02-02). Government takes bold step towards a cleaner environment. sanews.gov.za Government takes bold step towards a cleaner environment | South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to reducing landfill waste, increasing recycling rates, and promoting a circular economy with the launch of two new E-Waste Recycling pilot projects in Mpumalanga. | According to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Bernice Swarts, the improper disposal old electronic devices is a concern, as these devices contain harmful materials, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can have devastating effects on the environment and public health if not properly managed. | In response to t…
(2025-02-02). Khayelitsha pastor faces rape charges. sanews.gov.za
(2025-02-02). Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence. sanews.gov.za Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence | The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has commended Orbit Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, in Rustenburg for its outstanding contributions to education, recognising it as a beacon of excellence in the sector. | During its oversight visit to the North West on Friday, the committee was impressed by Orbit College's skills development programs, as evidenced during their class-by-class visits and tour of the college's infrastructure. | Committee members urged Orbit to maintain its high standards and continue the excellent work that the…
(2025-02-02). Over 20 000 new police officers deployed to enhance crime fighting. sanews.gov.za Over 20 000 new police officers deployed to enhance crime fighting | In a bid to strengthen its crime-fighting capabilities, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully trained and deployed over 20 000 new constables in various units across the country in the past three years, aiming to boost policing efforts and enhance public safety. | Providing an update on the SAPS Nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations during a media briefing in Pretoria, on Sunday, National Commissioner for the South African Police Service, General Sehlahle Fannie Masemola, said in mid-December last year, 2 699 newly traine…
(2025-02-02). President Ramaphosa to address Mining Indaba. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address Mining Indaba | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. | The Indaba is the world's largest gathering of mining's most influential stakeholders and decision-makers vested in African mining. | The four-day Indaba will be held from 3 to 6 February 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This year's event will be held under the theme: "Future-proofing African Mining, Today!", which places the focus on sustainability and economic value for the African mining sector. | "The President's par…
(2025-02-02). Seven officials sentenced for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates. sanews.gov.za Seven officials sentenced for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates | Seven private vehicle testing station officials have been sentenced by the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court for fraudulently issuing roadworthy certificates to vehicles that were never tested. | The suspects appeared in court last week, where they were sentenced to five-year imprisonment or R20 000 fine. | The officials were found guilty of 51 charges of fraud related to transactions conducted at the Palala private testing station in Lephalale in 2019. | They were arrested in 2019, following investigations by the National Traffic Anti-Co…
(2025-02-02). 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.
(2025-02-02). 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.
(2025-02-02). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-02). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-02-02). '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.
(2025-02-02). Islamophobic politician repeats Holy Qur'an desecration in Denmark. presstv.ir Swedish-Danish Islamophobic politician Rasmus Paludan once again desecrates the Holy Qur'an by burning a copy of Islam's most revered book in the Danish capital Copenhagen.
(2025-02-02). Iran's top security official warns enemies trying to disrupt Azerbaijan ties. presstv.ir Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council warns of enemies' plots to disrupt the friendly relations with Azerbaijan.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem congratulates the Palestinian people on the liberation of prisoners and the significant outcomes achieved. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The funeral of our most honored martyr, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, will take place on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The funeral of Martyr Sayyed Nasrallah will also include the funeral of Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, in his capacity as a Secretary General. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Alcohol's Grip? How Much of You Is Left When Alcohol Takes Over Your Mind | Health News. hindustantimes.com While the liver bears the brunt of alcohol's toxicity, the emotional toll is equally profound. Alcohol numbs the brain's emotional centers, making it harder to connect with others and leaving you emotionally hollow in its wake. Once alcohol becomes part of your routine, it often infiltrates more than just your social life. This numbness becomes an emotional barrier, affecting relationships and personal well-being. Can you find balance, or does alcohol inevitably seep into every aspect of your life, leaving behind a trail of physical exhaustion, anxiety, and missed connections?
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A lot of people resolve to exercise more in the new year. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How environmental exposures affect your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm hearing more about the exposome and the role of the environment on our health. Can you tell me more about how it is being studied? I'm worried about the future when I read about studies that show microplastics and chemicals accumulating in our environment. ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines the exposome as the measure of all environmental exposures, from prenatal stages through a person's lifetime, and how those exposures interact with…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Living kidney donation can start a chain reaction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've signed up on my driver's license to be an organ donor if I die. It's important to me. I've also considered being a living kidney donor. I don't personally know someone who needs a kidney, but I've seen billboards and other advertisements from people seeking a kidney donor. Does that have something to do with a donor chain? I am not sure how it works. I'm a little scared and not quite ready…
(2025-02-02). (VIDEO) Improving cervical cancer screening with HPV self-collection tests. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent high-risk HPV, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18, which account for about 70% of cases. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing in cervical cancer prevention, says screening for HPV is important, but there are barriers for some patients to screening tests that require a speculum exam — and that leads to lower screening rates in those populations. A new option will be offered soon to help with…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual procedure combines liver transplant, bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier to liver transplant. Dr. Julie Heimbach, director of the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Rochester, Minnesota, says that combining gastric sleeve surgery, a type of bariatric surgery with liver transplantation is effective in addressing both health issues. This dual procedure is especially helpful for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease….
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: New rule for 'healthy' food labels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its claim on what food products can use the word "healthy" on their labels. And both the foods being taken off the list and the new foods now approved to use that claim might surprise you. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/IJWsKzsW9z0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2025-02-02). Thinking outside the box: Uncovering a novel approach to brainwave monitoring. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers can more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a treatment for Parkinson's disease and tremor.
(2025-02-02). Skin disease patients show response to targeted treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. They described their findings in a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that described their first-in-human, phase 2 clinical trial. The researchers identified unique molecular and cellular changes in the skin with lichen planus, particularly an overactive immune response involving specific…
(2025-02-02). 3D models of uveal melanoma offer hope for improved treatments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have developed organoid models to study uveal melanoma, one of the most common types of eye cancer in adults. Their goal is to use these models to better understand how this disease works and develop treatments for unmet patient needs.
(2025-02-02). Tomorrow's Cure: How Hollywood technology is transforming medical education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hollywood's cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing medical education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice. Through immersive digital scenarios, medical students are refining their skills and gaining hands-on experience for real-world challenges. Discover how this innovative technology is transforming medical education in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. Featured experts on the podcast episode include Matthew Hoerth, M.D., medical director of the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Dan Munnerley, executive…
(2025-02-02). Don't miss a quiet symptom of concussion. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, they also may experience often-overlooked, underlying effects of concussion — persistent ringing in their ears, sensitivity to noise and hearing difficulties. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by an impact to the head. It can change brain cells, including those associated with…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic opens new doors in cancer treatment innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org This 3d rendering shows antibody drug conjugates delivering therapy to cancer cells. Getty Images. Antibody-drug conjugates are targeted cancer therapies. They deliver potent drugs directly into cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy tissue. These therapies work by recognizing specific proteins found on the surface of cancer cells. The proteins function like a lock and the therapy acts as a key, latching onto the cancer cells with precision to deliver the treatment. But precision alone…
(2025-02-02). Student's research aims to uncover new biomarkers for Krabbe disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Krabbe disease is a rare, inherited neurological disease that most commonly affects infants, but can also present later in life, including during adolescence and very rarely in adulthood, according to the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Current clinical laboratory testing identifies individuals with Krabbe disease, but it is challenging to provide a prognosis of the disease course. Symptoms include mental and motor skill weakness and deterioration, seizures, blindness and deafness. "There's a…
(2025-02-02). Iran unveils new ballistic missile in show of force. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Iraq to repatriate all IS-linked nationals from al-Hol by 2027. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government and the UN have agreed to repatriate all families linked to Ali Abbas, spokesperson for the migration ministry, announced the recent return of 81 more Iraqi families from al-Hol camp to al-Jada camp in southern Mosul, northern Iraq. | "Since 2021, more than 2,600 Iraqi families have been repatriated
(2025-02-02). Iraq arrests ex security official over Shia cleric execution. newarab.com 
Iraq's Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr was a leading Iraqi Shia cleric and political critic who opposed the secular Ba'athist government of the former Iraqi presid…
(2025-02-02). Libya's state oil firm looks to boost output, transparency. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Northern Cyprus to scrap double jeopardy conscription. newarab.com 
Authorities in the Turkish Republic of This refers to the requirement for Turkish Cypriot men living in Turkey, who are also Turkish citizens, to complete military service both in A bill drafted by National Unit…
(2025-02-02). Saudi NEOM's The Line project 'won't be finished for 100 years'. newarab.com 
During a talk with Deputy
(2025-02-02). Sweden releases suspects over killing of anti-Islam campaigner. newarab.com 
A Swedish prosecutor said on Friday he had decided to release from detention five suspects who were held over the killing on Wednesday of an
(2025-02-02). Akena slams NRM gov't over collapse of cooperative societies. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | Jimmy Akena Obote, the Uganda People's Congress party (UPC) president has slammed the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government led by President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for allegedly deliberately killing cooperative societies that played key roles in community empowerment. Speaking to Journalists in Gulu City on Friday, Akena boasted that the UPC …
(2025-02-02). Born from Taboo: The struggle of children born of incest in Acholi. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Until she was detached from paternal care, Jovia Laker (not her real name) realized she was not just fighting for parental love but also carrying the burdens handed down by traditions that had banished her to a life of rejection. When her birth was confirmed as the result of incest, her …
(2025-02-02). Newly commissioned MV Mpungu to ply Port Bell-Mwanza route. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has completed and deployed its first water vessel on Lake Victoria, between Kampala and Tanzania's Mwanza Port. M.V Mpungu, a roll-on/roll-off vessel has a capacity of 1000 tonnes, which experts equate to 21 freight trailers, a promise to be a game changer. She …
(2025-02-02). PLE: 15 Luwero headteachers in trouble over poor performance. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fifteen headteachers in Luwero district are in trouble over the poor performance of their schools in Primary Leaving Examinations. According to the PLE results for Luwero, 1085 (6.8%) candidates failed and 288 (1.8%) candidates didn't turn up to sit examinations out of 16162 candidates that registered in 2024. About …
(2025-02-02). PLE: Muyingo calls for investigation into failures, withheld results. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, has called for a thorough investigation into the significant failures recorded in Luwero District during the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E). The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the 2024 P.L.E results on January 23, 2025. The results …
(2025-02-02). Religious leaders banned from partisan politics ahead of 2026 General Elections. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Julius Caesar Nina Otim, the Bishop of the Diocese of West Lango, has issued a stern warning ahead of the 2026 general polls, banning religious leaders from engaging in partisan politics. Bishop Nina addressed Heads of Laity drawn from all Parishes and Archdeaconries within the Diocese of West …
(2025-02-02). Uganda reaffirms commitment to wetland conservation amid progress. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | As the world prepares to mark World Wetlands Day Sunday, Uganda is reaffirming its commitment to wetland conservation, citing progress in its restoration efforts. In a statement issued before the day, the Ugandan Ministry of Water and Environment announced that the country will commemorate the day under the theme, "Conserving …
(2025-02-02). Challenge of the Congo. independent.co.ug 
How politics in Kinshasa combines with international power politics to undermine regional efforts for peace in DRC THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Once again, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on fire. This week, M23 rebels captured the strategic town of Goma and are now advancing on Bukavu. At an emergency session of the …
(2025-02-02). Over 40,000 captured FARDC, Wazalendo fighters sent for fresh training. independent.co.ug 
Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have sent over 40,000 captured troops from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and militia coalition to its camp in Rumangabo, Rutshuru territory in North Kivu province for fresh military training. The FARDC soldiers and militia coalition under their …
(2025-02-02). QR codes to track performance of health workers in hospitals. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has urged Ugandans to use the client satisfaction initiative in which they can use Quick Response (QR) codes to report errant health workers. Following recent complaints of absentee health workers and run-down medical equipment at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital which the public blamed for …
(2025-02-02). CPJ to release 2024 report on killings of journalists worldwide. cpj.org
(2025-02-02). Bad, Bad Medicine . levernews.com 
(2025-02-02). Right-Wing Media Watch — Tory press panics over Labour's positive signals on closer EU ties. leftfootforward.org Despite Brexit's clear, ongoing failures, some Brexiteers and their cheerleading press are still clinging to the myth of its success, accusing the so-called 'Rejoiner elite' of plotting a return to Brussels.
(2025-02-02). BRICS not discussing creation of common currency. defenddemocracy.press MOSCOW, January 31. /TASS/. BRICS is not discussing the creation of a common currency, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding that the association is discussing the formation of common investment platforms. When commenting on US President Donald Trump's threats to impose customs duties on goods from BRICS member states should the alliance move away from …
(2025-02-02). La politica energetica del Chihuahua: è un gas, gas, gas. strategic-culture.su Chihuahua europei, goditi le tue fantasie di "sconfitta strategica"! | Segue nostro Cominciamo con la storia di un Impero che si vanta al vento. |
(2025-02-02). The Hague Group of Nations – Inaugural Joint Statement – January 31, 2025. indybay.org We, the Representatives from the Governments of Belize, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Honduras, Malaysia, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Senegal and Republic of South Africa in The Hague, Netherlands, on this 31st day of January 2025, inaugurate The Hague Group,…
(2025-02-02). Una marcha inolvidable que marca un quiebre. cubadebate.cu "Yo nunca había ido a una marcha, pero después del discurso del presidente dije °Basta! y vine". Dice Flor ⚪ 14 años ⚪ mirando la cabecera de la marcha de 14 metros de ancho. Son 50 quienes sostienen la bandera con los dedos apretados, dedos arrugados de uñas rojas y negras.
(2025-02-02). Actualizan situación de termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras. cubadebate.cu Rubén Campos Olmo, director general de la planta, explicó que actualmente se investiga el origen del problema y, en caso de que no se reporte algún daño a la CTE podrían iniciar el arranque en las horas próximas. Aclaró el directivo que al momento de la salida la Guiteras aportaba de manera estable 250 megawatts al sistema eléctrico…
(2025-02-02). Guiteras en proceso de arranque tras salida por fallo eléctrico. cubadebate.cu En estos momentos, la unidad de mayor potencia de Cuba está en proceso de arranque y debe sincronizar en las próximas horas. Se espera generar 250 MW y disminuir en ese valor el déficit agudo de este domingo. También se registró una batería dañada en un sistema de válvulas de alta presión, inconveniente que logró solucionarse en muy corto plazo.
(2025-02-02). Pero con Cuba… °Cuidado! cubadebate.cu Con Trump, Rubio y compañía/la administración del norte/le está haciendo un gran aporte/al odio y la felonía./Se superan cada día/con su concepción perversa/y su política adversa/a los pueblos, que se ofenden/cuando ven cómo pretenden/dominarlos por la fuerza.
(2025-02-02). Propone despido voluntario a los bomberos que combatieron los incendios en California. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de la administración estadounidense han enviado una oferta de despido voluntario a los bomberos que lucharon contra los incendios forestales que arrasaron Los àÅngeles el mes pasado, antes de que se produzcan despidos masivos, reporta The Washington Post.
(2025-02-02). Salida de la Guiteras eleva el déficit durante pico nocturno a 1750 MW. cubadebate.cu Durante la mañana de este domingo, la termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, salió de servicio de manera imprevista, según se informó en los habituales partes matutinos que ofrece la Unión Eléctrica. Esta situación crítica, eleva el déficit en el pico norturno a 1750 MW aproximadamente.
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Modo Avión: øPor qué tener relaciones sexuales saludables? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Tener relaciones sexuales saludables puede mejorar tu calidad de vida y prevenir enfermedades de transmisión sexual y embarazos no deseados. Para ello existen varios métodos, entre estos el condón, las pastillas anticonceptivas y algunas vacunas. Sobre el tema hablamos hoy en Modo Avión, ponte los audífonos que ya despegamos 
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(2025-02-02). Así recibieron algunos panameños a Marco Rubio en su visita al centroamericano. cubadebate.cu Por su parte, organizaciones populares protagonizaron una vigilia en la Plaza 5 de Mayo, en las inmediaciones de la Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento), donde quemaron banderas norteamericanas y enarbolaron carteles con las figuras de Rubio y de Trump, a quienes catalogan como fascistas.
(2025-02-02). Venezuela realiza su primera consulta popular de 2025. cubadebate.cu Los habitantes de las mil 101 parroquias existentes en todo el país, acudirán a los cinco mil 245 centros electorales habilitados, para elegir sus propios proyectos de desarrollo, propuestos por ellos mismos en cada comunidad a través de las asambleas de ciudadanos.
(2025-02-02). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 2 de febrero de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-02-01). The Death Of DEI. popularresistance.org The sight of Al Sharpton holding a protest at a New York City Costco store is a sure sign that very problematic politics are being practiced. In this instance, Sharpton's theatrics were inspired by the corporations which discontinued their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. DEI has been in conservative crosshairs with conservative think tanks and activists filing numerous lawsuits claiming that the programs are discriminatory. The same corporations who joined in the performative DEI programs when it was convenient have now run for cover.
(2025-02-01). Behind the scenes of the plan to deport Palestinians. iacenter.org January 30, 2025 By Fouad Baker The following article was submitted on Jan. 29, 2025, by Fouad Baker, a Palestinian politician and human rights activist. The article was lightly edited. The Trump plan to deport the Palestinian people from Gaza and the West Bank cannot be viewed in the same way as his rhetoric about purchasing Greenland from Denmark, merging Canada with the United States or controlling the Panama Canal and the Gulf of Mexico. The plan to deport Palestinians is presented with high seriousness, and preparations for it are taking place behind the scenes to move the residents of Gaza to Egypt and from…
(2025-02-01). US sends military reinforcements by land and air to Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The forces of the International Coalition, led by the United States, sent military reinforcements by land and air, to their illegal bases in the northeast of this nation. According to local activists, a military plane carrying a load of weapons, and logistical and medical materials landed at the Kherab Al-Khir airbase in the Remelan area, north of Hasakeh province, some 600 kilometers northeast of the capital. The aircraft was protected by a fighter plane and a US helicopter.
(2025-02-01). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-02-01). WhatsApp denuncia campaña de ciberespionaje contra periodistas y activistas. cubadebate.cu WhatsApp, la aplicación de mensajería instantánea ha denunciado una campaña de ciberespionaje dirigida contra unos 90 usuarios, entre ellos periodistas y activistas, utilizando un software desarrollado por la empresa israelí Paragon Solutions. La campaña, empleó programas espía (spyware) para acceder ilegalmente a los dispositivos.
(2025-02-01). Over 1000 People Block The Strand Outside Hearing For Just Stop Oil. popularresistance.org Over a thousand people have taken part in a peaceful demonstration blocking the road outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Inside, the appeal against the draconian sentences given to 16 Just Stop Oil supporters last year is continuing. The mass appeal concerns 16 supporters with combined sentences of 41 years handed down between July and September 2024. [1] [2] | All 16 Just Stop Oil supporters were jailed in the months following the publication of a report to the government written by 'Lord Walney', a paid lobbyist for the oil and arms industry that called for groups such as Just Stop Oil and Palestine Action to…
(2025-02-01). Activists disrupt Swan Lake performance to protest Sadler's Well's' ties with Barclays Bank. leftfootforward.org "It's time Sadler's Wells took a stand against the oily financiers set on destroying everything we love, all to line their pockets."
(2025-02-01). 'Free Ahmad Sa'adat and all Palestinian prisoners!'. iacenter.org January 30, 2025 The slightly edited talk was given by George Qarmout, a Palestinian activist educating and mobilizing for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners, at a New York City Workers World Party meeting on January 23, 2025. Go to youtu.be/iVZlbAx41j0 to view the talk. "The Palestinian struggle for national liberation is part and parcel of the international movement of peoples for national liberation, international racial and economic justice and an end to occupation, colonialism and imperialism." — Ahmad Sa'adat January 15, 2025, marks the 23rd anniversary of the detention of Ahmad Sa'adat [md…
(2025-02-01). The fight against fascism requires a fight against capitalism and war! wsws.org Having twice voted with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in favor of a brutal policy of sealing the borders against refugees, the conservative Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and Free Democratic Party (FDP) parliamentary groups in the Bundestag are prepared to accept the far-right party as a government partner.
(2025-02-01). DeepSeek has shattered basis of US AI stock market surge. wsws.org The last place the tech giants expected any competition to emerge from was China, because US capitalism was the great innovator and China a mere imitator.
(2025-02-01). The Tiger Show. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this piece (reading by Tim Foley): It doesn't have to be this way. Nowhere is it inscribed upon the fabric of reality that control of the world must be ceded to the dumbest, crudest and cruelest among us. Nowhere is it written in adamantine that our happiness and the fate …
(2025-02-01). The Life Expectancy Of Palestinians Fell By 11.5 Years. popularresistance.org
(2025-02-01). Lancet study finds Gaza life expectancy slashed in half by Israeli genocide. wsws.org Life expectancy in Gaza has plunged by nearly 50 percent in the first year of the Israeli genocide in the besieged enclave, a study published in The Lancet has found.
(2025-02-01). Border Deployment To Insurrection Act: Trump's Illegal Military Plans. popularresistance.org The current deployment of soldiers and Marines to the US-Mexico border is illegal and immoral. The looming possibility of Trump invoking the Insurrection Act, in an attempt to paper it over, actually raises more danger of unconstitutional orders. | We have just spent 20 years being used as cannon fodder for hapless debacles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, soldiers and Marines are being used as propaganda fodder for the oldest Commander-in-Chief ever, taking office with the worst approval rating in modern history. | Conventional, active-duty units from the 82nd Airborne Division and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Fo…
(2025-02-01). Israeli troops are now going through Palestinians' phones. Anything 'forbidden' provokes abuse. haaretz.com Testimonies leave no room for doubt: There's a new kind of Israeli military censorship in Hebron…
(2025-02-01). Palestinians return to homes in Gaza as UNRWA ban looms. electronicintifada.net
(2025-02-01). Third Prisoner Exchange Takes Place Amid Israeli Condemnation. popularresistance.org The handover of three Israeli captives and five Thai nationals to the Red Cross began today in Gaza following the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, marking the third batch of captives to be handed over since the ceasefire took effect on January 19. In accordance with the terms of the deal, the Israeli captives were exchanged for over 110 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, including those sentenced to life in prison or serving long sentences. | The handover took place today in two different locations — in Jabalia in north Gaza, and Khan Younis in the south. The Israeli captives were Agam B…
(2025-02-01). Hamas hands three Israeli captives to Red Cross in fourth swap. presstv.ir The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement hands over three more Israeli captives in the fourth swap of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
(2025-02-01). Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners as Hamas condemns 'torture, abuse'. presstv.ir Israel has released 183 Palestinian detainees in exchange for three Israeli captives in the fourth round of prisoner swap with Hamas.
(2025-02-01). People Of Southern Lebanon Defy Zionist Invaders And Return Home. popularresistance.org The people of southern Lebanon did not wait long before deciding to return to their towns and villages devastated by Israeli assaults, after the 60-day deadline set for the complete withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from the area expired at 4: 00 am on January 26, 2025. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced that the Zionist occupation forces would not meet the deadline set for their withdrawal from southern Lebanon, in a breach of the terms of the ceasefire agreement that ended the war, further exposing "Israel's" aggressive and expansionist nature.
(2025-02-01). 10 Killed in Syria in Apparent Sectarian Violence: War Monitor. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-01). University of Michigan bans pro-Palestinian student group as part of escalating assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at UM denounces the ban on Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, the local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, and demands that it be immediately lifted and SAFE be allowed to function freely as a student organization on campus.
(2025-02-01). Panama: Self-Determination and National Popular Unity in the Face of Imperialist Irredentism. orinocotribune.com By Abdiel Rodríguez Reyes — Jan 30, 2025 | The peoples have the right to decide their own collective destiny as established by the Bandung Conference in 1955 and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, which was not gratuitous but a product of the struggle of the peripheral countries for their decolonization. Amid this reality, the United States never gave up extending the Monroe Doctrine to the present day. Making the situation worse, imperial irredentism becomes explicit with President Donald Trump. The Panamanian people's distrust of the political elite at this juncture is being…
(2025-02-01). Transcript of 29 January WION interview. gilbertdoctorow.com Reading over the questions and my answers in this interview, I am obliged to say mea culpa: I followed the well trodden path of professional interviewees and delivered my thoughts on the subject without specifically answering the well crafted questions posed by the WION presenter. Given the encouraging words of Mr Chanana at the end, …
(2025-02-01). Slander and Racists and Unholy Rescindments Oh My. commondreams.org 
WTF. In just ten dystopian days, in the name of restoring America to a mythical white guy greatness, a blundering, vengeful, rabidly unfit oompa-loompa has tried to shut down the government, strong-arm the economy, whitewash culture, roll back civil rights, and in a ghastly flourish pass the buck on a fatal crash by luridly scapegoating imagined "others": Look! Over there! A blind, black, dwarf female air traffic controller! Grim fact: "What a horrible, pathetic little man." | Like a malignant, unstrung kid with zero impulse control blithely toying with a live grenade, the Orange Oaf (OOF) has unleashed chaos…
(2025-02-01). Royal Jordanian resumes flights to Damascus after 13-year halt. newarab.com 
Royal Jordanian on Friday became The flag carrier made its first trip from Amman to Damascus in 13 years on Friday, and announced it would initially operate four flights a week. | "The company plans to increase flights to one a day next April," Royal Jordanian CEO Samer Al-Majali said, according to a statement. | International flights from Damascus airport resumed…
(2025-02-01). Militants execute dozen civilians in Syria's Shia-populated village. presstv.ir Unknown militants have shot and killed nearly a dozen civilians at a Shia-populated village in Syria's central province of Hama.
(2025-02-01). New act of sectarian violence in Syria left several victims. plenglish.com Damascus, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) At least 10 people of the Muslim Alawite minority were killed today, by an Islamist gang in the locality of Arzeh, in the north of the province of Hama, some 250 kilometers north of this capital.
(2025-02-01). Guerilla Warfare Lessons from Gaza: Why Resistance Survived Genocide, w/ Justin Podur. thealtworld.com The Palestinian resistance has defied overwhelming military force in Gaza, adapting and surviving despite Israel's strategy of genocide and starvation. | What does this war teach us about asymmetric warfare, military resilience, and the future of anti-colonial resistance? Why has Israel failed to eliminate Palestinian fighters despite its apocalyptic destruction of Gaza? And how has the regional Axis of Resistance, from Yemen to Lebanon, reshaped the battlefield? | To discuss all this and more, Rania Khalek is joined by author and host of the Anti-Empire Project Justin Podur on Dispatches.
(2025-02-01). How Chicago Is Frustrating ICE's Campaign Of Fear. popularresistance.org "Tom Homan said Chicago is very organized," Margarita Klein, director of member organizing for Arise Chicago, proclaimed gleefully in Spanish to a room of 80 people at an immigrant rights training, many of whom laughed and clapped in response. | Klein was calling back to a CNN appearance two days earlier by Trump's handpicked border czar. | "Sanctuary cities are making it very difficult," Homan told anchor Kaitlan Collins of the administration's immigration sweeps. "For instance, Chicago … they've been educated on how to defy ICE, how to hide from ICE."
(2025-02-01). UN 'alarmed' at reported executions of civilians in Sudan. newarab.com 
The UN rights chief said Friday that he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of summary executions of civilians in "Deliberately taking the life of a civilian or anyone not or no longer directly taking part in hostilities is a war crime," Volker Turk said in a statement. |
(2025-02-01). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). Nations Launch Legal Action Against Israel At The Hague. popularresistance.org Nine nations are set to meet today, January 31, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands, launching The Hague Group with the goal of holding Israel accountable for its alleged violations of international law in the Gaza Strip. The nations aim to announce coordinated legal, economic, and diplomatic measures as part of their commitment to uphold Palestinian rights. | The historic meeting, convened by the Progressive International, will bring together representatives from Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa.
(2025-02-01). Ethiopia: Defend and strengthen the human rights movement against erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Agasint Torture (OMCT), under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
23 January 2025. The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern (…) | – |
(2025-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-02-01). Palestinian governmental party denounces arrest of its spokesman. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The governmental Fatah movement condemned the arrest of its spokesman, Maher al-Namoura, by the Israeli army. The movement affirmed that the organization would continue its struggle until the liberation of the Palestinian people. The arrest of al-Namoura will not silence our voice, nor will it deter us from abandoning our historic role in protecting the Palestinians and their legitimate national rights, the organization said in a statement.
(2025-02-01). Insights | International students sing classic song to celebrate Chinese New Year. ecns.cn "I wish you prosperity. I wish you a splendid life." As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake arrives, four international students from Beijing University of Technology have visited the Tongzhou Grand Canal Garden Party in Beijing.
(2025-02-01). Maui's post-wildfire housing crisis offers a warning for Los Angeles. grist.org 
It wasn't the images of flames ripping through neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades and Altadena this month that really triggered Jordan Hocker's anxiety. It was the flood of social media posts about rent-gouging in nearby Los Angeles County communities that appeared in the days that followed. | Hocker lived on Maui when wildfires destroyed as many as 4,000 housing units in August 2023, leveling the town of Lahaina. But as an organizer with the Maui Housing Hui, a tenant advocacy group, she has been dealing with the ensuing rental crisis ever since. | After the fires, state officials moved swiftly to freeze most…
(2025-02-01). Collision over Washington: The political issues and unanswered questions behind the DC airline disaster. wsws.org While the full details are still emerging, the disaster, the political infighting and cover-up which have followed it already expose and intersect with a colossal political crisis and instability in the United States.
(2025-02-01). 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.
(2025-02-01). Rusia busca alternativas para enviar gas a Transnistria. radiohc.cu Moscú, 1 feb (RHC) La portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, María Zajárova, comentó este sábado que su país busca alternativas para que Transnistria pueda recibir gas por rutas alternativas y se resuelva la crisis energética actual.
(2025-02-01). Moral bankruptcy, Israel's genocide and the betrayal of the Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz 
Why has any discussion about Israel, its violations of international law, and the international legal expectations for third party states to hold IDF soldiers accountable not been addressed in Aotearoa New Zealand? ANALYSIS: By Katrina Mitchell-Kouttab Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa national chair John Minto's campaign to identify Israeli Defence Force (IDF) soldiers in New Zealand…
(2025-02-01). 'The browner the better' — Zionist Oxford prof's 'racist and Islamophobic' antisemite smear. skwawkbox.org 
Genocide-denying academic deletes post after outrage Oxford academic Paulina Kewes has deleted a post appearing to link supposed antisemitism with 'brownness', after disgusted reactions to it. Jonathan Glass is an Israel-supporting director of notorious antisemitism-smear group 'Labour against Antisemitism' (LAAS), who once posted appearing to suggest that he might have attacked loved author Michael Rosen …
(2025-02-01). Chartbook 349 Scholasticides. adamtooze.substack.com The concept of genocide always included cultural genocide.
(2025-02-01). The Life Expectancy of Palestinians Fell by 11.5 Years in the First Three Months of the Genocide. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-01). New Zealand government witch-hunts Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. wsws.org Right-wing politicians, Zionists and media commentators have seized on the PSNA's misguided protest stunts in order to delegitimise opposition to the Gaza genocide.
(2025-02-01). Nine countries form 'Hague group' on Gaza; Belize joins genocide case. presstv.ir The Central American country of Belize has filed a declaration to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(2025-02-01). Israel paved way for Gaza genocide by destroying healthcare system: Surgeon. presstv.ir British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sitta says the Israeli military's destruction of Gaza healthcare system paved way for genocide in the besieged coastal territory.
(2025-02-01). Will Murphy Help the Democrats Cheat in 2025 Assembly Elections? fightbackbetter.com January 31, 2025•2 min read | New Jersey's Incumbents Just Rigged the Rules—Mid-Game. Will Governor Murphy Let Them Get Away With It? | Well, folks, if you t…
(2025-02-01). Russia says UNRWA mission must continue in Palestinian territories. presstv.ir Russia's Foreign Ministry says hundreds of thousands of children, women, and the elderly are at risk of being abandoned to their fate.
(2025-02-01). After 484 days in Gaza, former hostages Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel arrive in Israel. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel released from Gaza captivity ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon; IDF confirms strike in east Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-01). UNRWA chief calls claims hostages held in its facilities 'deeply disturbing,' 'shocking'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas set to be released from captivity on Saturday ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-01). Israeli Forces Invade a Wedding Hall, Open Fire at a Vehicle, in Hebron. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli forces stormed a wedding hall in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, detaining the groom, and opened fire at a vehicle, north of the city, detaining the occupants. | WAFA correspondent reported that occupation forces opened fire towards a civilian vehicle, on Friday night, while it was travelling on the Halhul Bridge, north of Hebron, and detained an unknown number of citizens.
(2025-02-01). Israeli Forces Shoot Two Children in Ramallah, Injure Citizens Near Nablus. imemc.org 
| Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinian children, on Friday, in the village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah in the central West Bank. Occupation forces injured several citizens in Beita town, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank.
(2025-02-01). On the picket line. workers.org 
Costco strike vote Costco workers across five states have voted to authorize a strike in February by a solid 85% majority. The 18,000 Costco workers are Teamsters (IBT) union members. The IBT organized practice pickets in several cities, including San Diego, California and in Long Island, New York. Workers are . . . |
(2025-02-01). Lebanese MP Condemns 'Israeli' Airstrikes as 'Violation of Sovereignty'. orinocotribune.com
(2025-02-01). NJ Resistance Report: Issue #1 Special Edition. fightbackbetter.com 
This week, both locally in New Jersey and on the national stage, the Palestinian solidarity movement has faced significant pushback. Forces loyal to Israel are working to suppress this growing movement through grassroots pressure and state repression. | Locally, a protest against a synagogue that hosted an Israeli soldier has sparked unjustified outrage and threats against the group
(2025-02-01). Three Israeli Hostages Freed After 484 Days in Hamas Captivity. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-01). Inside the deadly Israeli invasion of Jenin. mondoweiss.net
(2025-02-01). Nations Launch Legal Action Against Israel At The Hague. popularresistance.org
(2025-02-01). Dozens of WhatsApp users targeted by Israeli spyware company. thecradle.co
(2025-02-01). The deadly cost of Israel's restrictions on foreign doctors in Gaza. 972mag.com
(2025-02-01). Australian Labor government escalates Zionist witch hunt against academic Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org The Albanese government, like its counterparts in Washington and internationally, is seeking to demonise, outlaw and persecute opponents of the ongoing US-backed Israeli barbarism in the Middle East.
(2025-02-01). Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians. aljazeera.com Buses carrying Palestinian prisoners reach Ramallah and Gaza's Khan Younis after Hamas transfers three Israeli captives.
(2025-02-01). The PA and Israel are allies in silencing the truth. aljazeera.com I witnessed firsthand the PA's brutality against journalists in Gaza. Its possible return does not bode well for us.
(2025-02-01). Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians. aljazeera.com Bus with released Palestinians reaches Ramallah after Hamas hands over three Israeli captives at two Gaza locations.
(2025-02-01). The PA and Israel are allies in silencing the truth. aljazeera.com I witnessed firsthand the PA's brutality against journalists in Gaza. Its possible return does not bode well for us.
(2025-02-01). AI invaded my classroom. I felt shocked and defeated. haaretz.com AI may prevent students from acquiring the basic tools of thinking and solving problems. What's a human teacher supposed to do in the face of this unstoppable revolution?
(2025-02-01). 'I'm an Arab, a Palestinian, and an Israeli. I don't entirely belong to any national identity'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A political science student who believes that Jews and Arabs have no choice but to learn to live together, and a dance teacher who took…
(2025-02-01). After 484 days in Gaza, Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel have returned to Israel. haaretz.com Bibas met with his father and sister at the meeting point in Re'im. His father told him: 'Sweetheart, you've kept your sense of humor.' ‚ñ Kalderon saw his friends at Sheba Hospital, calling out to them: 'I love all of you' ‚ñ Aviva Seigel, Keith's wife, said as she saw him be handed over to the Red Cross: 'Wow, he looks good!'…
(2025-02-01). Israel releases 72 Palestinian security prisoners, 111 Gaza detainees from jails in Israel-Hamas deal. haaretz.com Out of the 72 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel on Saturday, 14 were serving life sentences. Among those released was a Fatah member involved in a bombing that killed 17 Israelis…
(2025-02-01). Israel to free 183 Palestinians as Gaza border crossing reopens. newarab.com "The updated number of prisoners to be released tomorrow is 183," said Palestinian Prisoners' Club spokesperson Amani Sarahneh on Friday, after previously announcing that 90 prisoners would be released from Is…
(2025-02-01). Poll shows only 4 percent of Israelis believe war goals achieved. newarab.com
(2025-02-01). Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company targeted users. newarab.com 
An official with Meta's popular The official said on Friday that WhatsApp had sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter following the hack. In a statement, WhatsApp said the company "will continue to protect people's ability to communicate privately."
(2025-02-01). Israeli army assaults villages and towns in West Bank. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army continued today for the twelfth consecutive day its operations in the city of Jenin and its neighboring refugee camp, located in the northern West Bank, where it also stormed numerous localities.
(2025-02-01). Israel libera a 183 prisioneros palestinos en cuarto intercambio bajo tregua con Hamás. cubadebate.cu Israel liberó este sábado a 183 prisioneros palestinos como parte del cuarto intercambio de prisioneros por rehenes bajo el acuerdo de tregua vigente con Hamás, según confirmaron fuentes palestinas. De acuerdo con Abdullah Zaghari, jefe del Club de Prisioneros Palestinos, las autoridades israelíes entregaron a los excarcelados al Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja.
(2025-02-01). Mr. Kurosawa (and how we can learn to fear the bomb again). responsiblestatecraft.org 
When did people stop fearing nuclear armageddon?That's what it can feel like, watching the movies of the last 25 years or so. When is the last time you saw a trailer for something even close to a
(2025-02-01). Iran: Attack on nuclear sites will lead to 'all-out war'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-01). Santa Ana educators protest layoff plan. fightbacknews.org
(2025-02-01). 'We are as dead as the ones beneath the graves': When a cemetery becomes home for the living. mondoweiss.net 
When hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza squeezed into crowded shelters during the war, one family found refuge among the tombstones.
(2025-02-01). USDA Inspector General Who Refused To Leave Post Escorted From Office. popularresistance.org Last Friday, President Donald Trump purged several agencies of their inspectors general, demanding that at least 17 people in the role immediately turn in their work laptops and ID badges. One of those IGs, Phyllis Fong at the US Department of Agriculture, decided not to leave, believing the order to be illegal. According to a report from Reuters, she was escorted from the building today by security. | Fong is a 22-year veteran of the inspector general office with the USDA. And while that multi-decade career is probably in part why the Trump administration axed her (something something swamp, something something…
(2025-02-01). 'We Refuse to Be Exterminated': Gazan Journalist Describes Historic Return to the North. thealtworld.com Abubaker Abed, Palestinian journalist and commentator in Gaza, joins the show to discuss Palestinians' historic return to their devastated homes in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday after over a year of genocidal war. | Reporting firsthand, Abed explains how this historic mass return marks a powerful act of Palestinian resistance and is seen as a significant step toward reclaiming all occupied territories. | It is a victory that we've stayed on this land, stuck together, and defied all odds" -Gaza journalist
(2025-02-01). Auschwitz and the manipulation of history. workers.org 
By Jean-Pierre Page In another assault on historical fact, the Western imperialist countries which organized the ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp this year refused to invite any participation from Russia. Jean-Pierre Page, a former national leader of the General Confederation of Labor . . . |
(2025-02-01). Trump's threats to the Panama Canal, an update of the Monroe Doctrine. workers.org 
The author of this Jan. 16, 2025, article reacting to President Donald Trump's threats is a Panamanian anti-imperialist and Marxist analyst. Translation: John Catalinotto. Since December 21, 2024, in the framework of the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the last U.S. military invasion against Panama (Dec. 20, 1989), U.S. . . . |
(2025-02-01). UAW strike threat defeats Stellantis job cuts. workers.org 
After the powerful auto strike in 2023, the United Auto Workers won a commitment from Stellantis (formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot) to reopen a closed plant in Belvedere, Illinois, by 2027. However, Stellantis, under the direction of CEO Carlos Tavares, reneged on its commitment . . . |
(2025-02-01). Trump, tariffs and the working class. workers.org 
Before returning to the White House for a second term, President Donald Trump warned he planned on imposing tariffs on several different countries. He stated he would enforce an "emergency executive authority" on day one to enforce tariffs of 25% on products from Canada and Mexico and a tariff of . . . |
(2025-02-01). From Beirut to Clermont: Lebanese short films take the spotlight. newarab.com 
Nestled in the heart of France, the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival (Clermont ISFF) has long been a beacon for storytellers from every corner of the globe. | This year, its focus, Lebanon's history,
(2025-02-01). Journalists covering eastern DRC conflict face death threats, censorship. CPJ Africa Program Staff
(2025-02-01). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). 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.
(2025-02-01). More tremors in the Ecuadorian Amazon. plenglish.com Quito, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Two tremors, of 4,9 and 4,3 degrees of magnitude on the Richter scale, were registered in the Ecuadorian province of Napo, in the Amazon, where the day before there was an earthquake and several aftershocks.
(2025-02-01). US 'pressuring' Lebanon to isolate Hezbollah, allies: Report. presstv.ir The US has been reportedly hindering efforts aimed at the formation of a new government in Lebanon.
(2025-02-01). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-01). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-02-01). Al Jazeera, the TV channel that saves the honor of modern journalism! cadtm.org
(2025-02-01). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-02-01). Iranian Administration Renews Allegiance to Imam Khomeini's Aspirations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's president and his cabinet members visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Saturday to reaffirm allegiance to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic during the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution's victory.
(2025-02-01). Iran Air Force Planes Equipped with Advanced Systems. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Iranian Air Force Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi said his forces have furnished the military planes and drones with state-of-the-art systems.
(2025-02-01). Iran to Unveil Three Satellites at National Space Technology Day Event. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will unveil three new satellites on Sunday during a ceremony marking National Space Technology Day, which will be attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Ministry of Communications.
(2025-02-01). IRGC Navy unveils new underground missile base in southern Iran. presstv.ir IRGC Navy unveils a new underground missile base in southern Iran, which houses cruise missiles with the capability of countering enemy destroyers' electronic warfare.
(2025-02-01). Indian scientists develop breakthrough nanoformulation for safer Parkinson's treatment. tvbrics.com 
This innovative nanoformulation prevents mitochondrial damage by inhibiting the translocation of calpain…
(2025-02-01). 'Beautiful board': How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling. aljazeera.com The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it's known as the Chess Village of India.
(2025-02-01). Is US egg shortage Biden's fault, as Trump spokesperson claims? aljazeera.com Karoline Leavitt blames Biden for egg shortage, but killing infected birds was Trump's policy, too.
(2025-02-01). The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925. aljazeera.com One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world's attention.
(2025-02-01). Air ambulance carrying child, 5 others crashes in US city of Philadelphia. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-01). Dozens of soldiers, fighters killed in Baloch separatist attack in Pakistan. aljazeera.com Fighters reportedly fire at a vehicle carrying Frontier Corps paramilitaries trying to dismantle a roadblock.
(2025-02-01). Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for 'violent, messy' polls. aljazeera.com Pressure is building on Myanmar's rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.
(2025-02-01). India's budget gives tax relief to middle class to boost spending, growth. aljazeera.com Income tax rates slashed as the world's fifth largest economy focuses on spurring domestic demand and economic growth.
(2025-02-01). Palestinian patients enter Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after nine months. aljazeera.com Gaza's Health Ministry says group of 50 patients and their attendants are in Egypt for medical treatment abroad.
(2025-02-01). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,073. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,073rd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-01). Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations. aljazeera.com Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.
(2025-02-01). How MAGA fell out with 'Indian Tech-Bros'. aljazeera.com It is no surprise the fragile alignment between Indian professionals and the "America First" movement is unravelling.
(2025-02-01). A historic moment: The return to north Gaza. aljazeera.com Few images hold as much symbolism as those of Palestinians returning.
(2025-02-01). 'Beautiful board': How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling. aljazeera.com The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it's known as the Chess Village of India.
(2025-02-01). The Alaskan hero dogs who prevented a diphtheria epidemic in 1925. aljazeera.com One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world's attention.
(2025-02-01). Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for 'violent, messy' polls. aljazeera.com Pressure is building on Myanmar's rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.
(2025-02-01). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,073. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,073rd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-01). Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations. aljazeera.com Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.
(2025-02-01). How MAGA fell out with 'Indian Tech-Bros'. aljazeera.com It is no surprise the fragile alignment between Indian professionals and the "America First" movement is unravelling.
(2025-02-01). Five Takeaways From Trump's Plans To Build An Iron Dome For America. pressenza.com This is a game-changer in the New Cold War since it'll take the US' rivalry with Russia and China to a qualitatively more dangerous level through the consequent hyper-militarization of space. | Trump signed an
(2025-02-01). Venezuela Launches Lightning of Catatumbo Operation Against Armed Groups in Border Region with Colombia. orinocotribune.com Venezuela launched the Lightning of Catatumbo Operation as part of the Bolivarian Shield 2025 Military Drills and will cover the entire border shared between Colombia and Venezuela. | The announcement was made on Friday, January 31, by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who
(2025-02-01). Prosecutor considers a success dialogue between Maduro and Grenell. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, considered the dialogue between President Nicolás Maduro and the special envoy of the United States Government, Richard Grenell, a triumph of the Bolivarian Diplomacy, it was announced today.
(2025-02-01). Inicia Venezuela intenso año eleccionario (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Este domingo 2 de febrero, Venezuela realizará una gran consulta nacional popular, donde los ciudadanos a través del voto, elegirán los proyectos que se ejecutarán en sus comunidades, con ello se inicia un período de diez comicios de diferente magnitud en este 2025 en la tierra bolivariana, como clara expresión de democracia.
(2025-02-01). Venezuela: Fiscal General considera triunfo diálogo de Nicolás Maduro con enviado estadounidense. radiohc.cu Caracas, 1 feb (RHC) El fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, consideró un triunfo de la Diplomacia Bolivariana el diálogo entre el presidente Nicolás Maduro y el enviado especial del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, Richard Grenell.
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the benefits of exercising. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related disorders. A recent study by Mayo Clinic shows that exercise and other physical activities can reduce the number of senescent cells. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at…
(2025-02-01). Sick and wounded children begin crossing from Gaza to Egypt. newarab.com A group of 50 sick and wounded The reopening of the Rafah crossing represents a significant breakthrough that bolsters the
(2025-02-01). EBOLA: Six health workers isolated at Saidina Hospital. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six health workers have been directed to undergo isolation and two units closed at Saidina Abubaker Islamic Hospital in Wakiso district. On Thursday, the Ministry of Health announced the outbreak of the Ebola Sudan virus after a 32-year-old male nurse, an employee of Mulago National Referral Hospital died. Initially, …
(2025-02-01). The Tiger Show. thealtworld.com It doesn't have to be this way. | Nowhere is it inscribed upon the fabric of reality that control of the world must be ceded to the dumbest, crudest and cruelest among us. | Nowhere is it written in adamantine that our happiness and the fate of our biosphere must depend on what the market will bear. | It's one of those things that gets sillier and sillier the more you think about it, like making your bed or the Avatar sequel. | We are giants who have been tricked into thinking we are insects. | We are a dragon wearing a name tag being yelled at in a cubicle by a short man with a receding hairline whose wife is ab…
(2025-02-01). Trump, tariffs and the working class. iacenter.org By Otis Grotewohl January 31, 2025 Before returning to the White House for a second term, President Donald Trump warned he planned on imposing tariffs on several different countries. He stated he would enforce an "emergency executive authority" on day one to enforce tariffs of 25% on products from Canada and Mexico and a tariff of 10% on goods from China. A tariff is a tax on imported goods and products. Historically, tariffs have been a "protectionist" practice used by bourgeois governments to promote domestic manufacturing. On Jan. 26, Trump showed another face of his program regarding tariffs when he used the…
(2025-02-01). 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.
(2025-02-01). (VIDEO) What you need to know about HMPV. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says people shouldn't be concerned. "In the late winter, early spring, it can account for 5% to 10% of all the respiratory infections that we diagnose in the United States. So it's definitely out there," says Dr. Binnicker….
(2025-02-01). What does China DeepSeek think about Gaza as opposed to ChatGPT. newarab.com 
In recent years, artificial intelligence applications have marked a significant leap in technological advancement, becoming one of the most crucial non-human assistance tools across various fields, especially large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and the newcomer that has disrupted the AI arena, China's However, despite being presented as neutral, the companies developing these applications have deliberately embedded their political, social, and even economic biases by suppr…
(2025-02-01). Comienzan los aranceles de Trump contra Canadá, México y China. radiohc.cu Washington, 1 feb (RHC) A partir de este sábado entrará en vigor un alza de aranceles para las importaciones procedentes de Canadá, México y China hacia Estados Unidos, una medida anunciada por el presidente Donald Trump que podría tener efectos en la economía.
(2025-02-01). øQué efectos tendrán los aranceles de EE.UU. a China? cubadebate.cu Los nuevos aranceles del 10 % que EE.UU. ha anunciado para las exportaciones de China a partir de este sábado tendrán efectos negativos para las dos partes, así como consecuencias nocivas para el comercio internacional, según expertos. Trump justificó la medida porque considera insuficiente la lucha del gigante asiático contra el tráfico de fentanilo.
(2025-02-01). American Indian Movement Leader Leonard Peltier Finally Freed from Prison in Last-Minute Move by Biden Administration. covertactionmagazine.com Biden, however, refused to pardon Peltier despite evidence that he never shot and killed FBI agents whose murders he was charged with In a last-minute move before his departure from office, President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of American Indian Movement (AIM) leader Leonard Peltier, who was convicted of killing two FBI agents, Jack …
(2025-02-01). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: How personalized vaccines target cancer tumors Vaccines are helpful in protecting against the flu and COVID-19, but could they also play a role in the fight against cancer? Imagine a future where every cancer treatment is personalized to each patient, precisely targeting their unique cancer cells. Dr. Keith Knutson, a cancer vaccine researcher at Mayo…
(2025-02-01). Trump orders deportation of pro-Palestine students and faculty. presstv.ir An executive order signed by President Donald Trump targets foreign students and faculty who have participated in pro-Gaza protests, potentially leading to their deportation.
(2025-02-01). Arab nations reject Trump's displacement plan for Gaza. presstv.ir Arab foreign ministers oppose US President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from their territories to Egypt and Jordan.
(2025-02-01). WHO insists on the evacuation of wounded and patients from Gaza. plenglish.com The representative of the institution in the Palestinian territories, Rick Peeperkorn, explained that the health needs in the coastal enclave are enormous. | He detailed that only 18 of the 36 hospitals in that territory are partially operating, to which 11 field facilities have been added. | UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged last Thursday the evacuation of some 2,500 minors from the Strip to receive medical attention. | Also the director general of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, yesterday called for the evacuation of the wounded and sick. | In his X account, the official welcomed the departure t…
(2025-02-01). Países árabes rechazan propuesta de Trump sobre desplazamiento de palestinos en Gaza. cubadebate.cu La Liga àÅrabe y seis países de la región rechazaron este sábado cualquier intento de desplazar al pueblo palestino de la Franja de Gaza, una propuesta que había sido planteada previamente por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. En una reunión celebrada en la capital egipcia, representantes del organismo regional denunciaron los esfuerzos para forzar el éxodo de la población del enclave costero.
(2025-02-01). (VIDEO) Who should get screened for cervical cancer, and when? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When it comes to healthcare screening, different healthcare guideline organizations may have different recommendations. The same is true for cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a persistent infection with high-risk strains of HPV. Routine screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths, and regular screenings are essential because early detection makes precancer treatment more effective. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing…
(2025-02-01). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic and American Hospital Dubai Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Healthcare and Medical Education in Dubai. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DUBAI — American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region. The announcement was made at Arab Health 2025, the healthcare industry's premier event being held in Dubai from Jan. 27-30, 2025, at the World Trade Centre. The strengthened relationship between American Hospital Dubai and Mayo…
(2025-02-01). Cobalt and anti-blackness: the war DR Congo can't escape. newarab.com 
One of the worst humanitarian crises is unfolding in the Perched on the border with Rwanda a…
(2025-02-01). Africa CDC: Conflict in eastern DRC hampers Mpox fight. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the worsening humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hampers the fight against the spread of Mpox in the region. The number of mpox cases reported in Africa this year has surpassed 9,959, …
(2025-02-01). Iran to unveil 3 indigenous remote-sensing, communications satellites. presstv.ir Iran is going to officially unveil three domestically-developed remote-sensing and communications satellites on the occasion of the National Space Technology Day, which falls on February 2.
(2025-02-01). The Super Bowl and the Super Rich: Partners in Slime. inequality.org
(2025-02-01). A Setback in the Alex Stokes Case: Appeal Denied. itsgoingdown.org Update on the case of antifascist Alex Stokes, who received a sentence of 20 years for defending himself and friends from violent Proud Boys on January 6th in New York. To support Alex Stokes, go here. Ten days after members of the neo-fascist Proud Boys were pardoned for their seditious conspiracy conviction stemming from their…
(2025-02-01). Students Shut Down Pro-ICE Neo-Nazi Demonstration on ASU Campus. itsgoingdown.org 
On Wednesday, January 31st, up to a thousand students and community members mobilized against four neo-Nazis involved in College Republicans United, a group known for sponsoring numerous events featuring white supremacists. Students linked arms and stood in front of the neo-Nazis, who had set up a table and were encouraging students to report undocumented people…
(2025-02-01). Venezuela's Electoral Authority Publishes Schedule for April 27 Elections. orinocotribune.com The principal rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela, Conrado Pérez, published the electoral schedule for the parliamentary and governor elections of April 27, 2025. | The rector stated that several elections are to be held this year. Simultaneously with the preparations for April 27, the arbitration for the constitutional reform announced by President Nicolás Maduro will also begin next week. | He explained that, as the matter stands now, 277 deputies of the National Assembly will be elected on April 27. However, this number "could vary," given the integration of Guayana Esequiba in the list…
(2025-02-01). Trump's Special Envoy Meets President Maduro in Caracas (+US Prisoners Released). orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( Earli…
(2025-02-01). Presidente de Venezuela presentó plan Agenda Cero a enviado del gobierno estadounidense. radiohc.cu Caracas 1 feb (RHC) El presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros planteó la construcción de la Agenda Cero para un nuevo comienzo en las relaciones bilaterales a Richard Grenell, representante del presidente de Estados Unidos.
(2025-02-01). Trump's threats to the Panama Canal, an update of the Monroe Doctrine. iacenter.org By Olmedo Beluche January 31, 2025 The author of this Jan. 16, 2025, article reacting to President Donald Trump's threats is a Panamanian anti-imperialist and Marxist analyst. Translation: John Catalinotto. Since December 21, 2024, in the framework of the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the last U.S. military invasion against Panama (Dec. 20, 1989), U.S. President Donald Trump, before having taken office, began a series of repeated statements in which he threatened to take over the Panama Canal by force. Protest of 1989 U.S. invasion, in Panama, December 2024. The arguments used by Trump to justify these…
(2025-02-01). Mass deportations could diminish essential workforce in U.S. america.cgtn.com 
While mass deportations from the U.S. cause fear in migrant communities, many are worried they could also lead to a decline in the workforce carrying out jobs that are considered essential. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan spoke with people in San Diego about the potential economic impact.
(2025-02-01). Trump Evokes Global Symbol of Torture With Plan to Send Immigrants to Gitmo. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-01). ICE Official Named Head of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Office, Raising Alarms. truthout.org A longtime immigration enforcement official has been tapped to run the agency responsible for managing unaccompanied migrant children, in a move that has alarmed experts and advocates who are concerned that information about children and their families will be shared for arrests and deportations. For the past two decades, an office within the Department of Health and Human Services has… |
(2025-02-01). ICE Is Rapidly Expanding Its Already Vast Surveillance Apparatus. truthout.org The U.S. federal agency in charge of detaining and deporting immigrants is poised to expand to unprecedented levels the sprawling surveillance apparatus left by the Biden administration. Within days of President Donald Trump's victory in November, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted several notices on the federal procurement website seeking contractors to provide technological… |
(2025-02-01). Pánico en la CELAC. radiohc.cu "El gobierno de Colombia, ha acordado todas las condiciones del presidente Trump, incluida la aceptación sin restricciones de todos los inmigrantes ilegales de Colombia retornados desde Estados Unidos, incluidos los que lleguen en aviones militares, sin limitaciones ni dilación", expresó en un comunicado la Casa Blanca.
(2025-02-01). Democrazia e sovranità : i pilastri del processo elettorale bielorusso. strategic-culture.su Gli osservatori internazionali hanno testimoniato quanto fosse democratico ed equo il processo elettorale in Bielorussia. | Segue nostro Le recenti elezioni presidenziali in Bielorussia hanno dimostrato ancora una volta la tenuta del sistema politico del Paese e la fiducia che i cittadini ripongono nella loro leadership. Nonostante le consuete critiche dei governi e dei media occidentali, il processo elettorale si è svolto in modo traspa…
(2025-02-01). DeepSeek Faces Surging Cyberattacks, US IPs Among Thousands Targeting Chinese AI Start-up. orinocotribune.com Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek has been subjected to a series of sophisticated and large-scale cyberattacks over the past month, according to XLab, a Chinese cybersecurity firm. The attacks, which began in early January, have escalated significantly in both scale and complexity, posing unprecedented challenges to DeepSeek's operations and data security, experts from the XLab told the Global Times on Wednesday and warned that the attacks are expected to continue in the future. | The lab told the Global Times on Wednesday that there are still HTTP proxy attacks targeting DeepSeek. The monitored source IPs range from…
(2025-02-01). Resource Nationalism… Can the Global Green Transition See Africa Getting a Better Deal? orinocotribune.com By Cyril Zenda — Jan 31, 2025 | An increasing number of African countries are moving toward demanding more from their mineral resource wealth. | In December, reports from Niger revealed that the country's military authorities that seized power in July 2023 had
(2025-02-01). Venezuelan People, Main Foundation of the Revolutionary Process. orinocotribune.com 
By Alejandra Garcia — Jan 30, 2025 | Venezuela is undergoing a period of profound social transformation, working toward the creation of a society focused on development, self-sustainability, independence, and sovereignty, all while navigating the challenges posed by foreign hostilities, coercive measures, and misinformation campaigns. In this process, community participation plays a crucial role, as it is the key to driving meaningful change and fostering a sustainable future. | It's in this context that, on Sunday, Venezuela will hold a historic election unlike any other in the world. People from the commun…
(2025-02-01). Liberation of Palestine within reach: Hamas official. presstv.ir Hamas Political Bureau member, Khalil Al-Hayya, has said that the defeat of the occupation is now possible, and the liberation of all of Palestine is within reach.
(2025-02-01). A Forged Viral Post Has Made Pro-Palestine Students in Missouri Live in Fear. truthout.org It's been an unjust start to 2025 for members of University of Missouri's Students for Justice in Palestine (MSJP). On New Year's Day, another group on campus, the Mizzou College Republicans, spread a fabricated image, purported to be from MSJP, in a social media post online. The image falsely claimed to be a screenshot of a statement from MSJP celebrating Shamsud-Din Jabbar… |
(2025-02-01). UN rapporteur welcomes 'best news' — Hague Group coalition pushing for Palestinian state. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report UN Special Rapporteur to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Francesca Albanese has hailed the formation of The Hague Group, describing it as the "best news" from a coalition of policymakers "in a long time". Formed on Friday in the city of its namesake, The Hague Group's members — Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras,…
(2025-02-01). Nuevos ministros comienzan funciones en Perú. radiohc.cu Lima, 1 feb (RHC) Tres nuevos ministros peruanos iniciarán sus labores este sábado, en medio de confusas versiones sobre contradicciones en la administración de la presidenta Dina Boluarte, quien no atendió plenamente los pedidos de cambios en el Ejecutivo.
(2025-02-01). Sri Lanka condemns US aggressiveness against Cuba. plenglish.com Colombo, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Peace and Solidarity Council of Sri Lanka today strongly condemned the reinstatement of Cuba in the list created by the United States of nations sponsoring terrorism.
(2025-02-01). Cuba expands access to tourist rental vehicles. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) A reduction in the length of time a driver's license is required for clients who rent cars for tourism in Cuba came into force today to expand access to that service, a source announced.
(2025-02-01). Panama between Marco Rubio's visit and tensions with the U.S. plenglish.com Panama City, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The arrival today in Panama of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid threats by President Donald Trump to retake the Canal, focused on the week that ends here today.
(2025-02-01). Cuba convenes 3rd International Transportation Fair. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba announced the 3rd International Transportation and Logistics Fair, FITL 2025, which will be held from April 1 to 3 at the Pabexpo fairgrounds, in Havana.
(2025-02-01). Cuban women more capable of entrepreneurship. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Entrepreneurial women in Santiago de Cuba are today more capable of developing their businesses, thanks to the support of Zuturo, a Local Development Project specializing in consulting, which sponsored an exchange with Marta Deus, a leading businesswoman among Cuban women.
(2025-02-01). India organiza evento juvenil de emprendimiento del Brics. radiohc.cu Nueva Delhi, 1 feb (RHC) India acogerá del 3 al 7 de marzo la reunión del grupo de trabajo del Consejo de la Juventud del Brics con el tema Emprendimiento juvenil para un crecimiento sostenible, trascendió este sábado.
(2025-02-01). Universidad de La Habana concede categoría docente especial a diseñador argentino. radiohc.cu La Habana 1 feb (RHC) El Instituto Superior de Diseño Industrial (ISDi) de la Universidad de La Habana (UH) concedió el título de Profesor especial al diseñador argentino Diego Vainesman.
(2025-02-01). Muro y no puentes. radiohc.cu La reactivación de las obras de construcción del muro fronterizo entre Estados Unidos y México no asombró, pues el presidente Donald Trump ha mostrado credenciales de que apuesta todo por imponer su lema de América (en referencia a la potencia del Norte) primero.
(2025-02-01). Nuevos proyectos a favor de la mujer cubana. radiohc.cu El Grupo Temporal de Trabajo que atiende el Programa Nacional para el Adelanto de las Mujeres sesiona cada mes para dar seguimiento a la implementación de este plan, que resume la voluntad del gobierno cubano de continuar avanzando en el empoderamiento de las féminas.
(2025-02-01). Convocan en Holguín al XXIII Taller La Ciudad que Queremos: un espacio para la construcción colectiva del patrimonio de la Ciudad cubana de los Parques. radiohc.cu El próximo mes de abril, entre los días 43 y 4, la ciudad de Holguín será sede de la XXIII edición del Taller "La Ciudad que Queremos", un evento consolidado como un espacio fundamental para el debate, la reflexión y la búsqueda de soluciones en torno al desarrollo urbano y la preservación del patrimonio cultural.
(2025-02-01). Organismo ruso procesa a efectivos ucranianos por crímenes civiles. radiohc.cu Moscú, 1 feb (RHC) El Comité de Investigación de Rusia anunció este sábado que logró establecer la implicación de varios militares ucranianos en atrocidades inhumanas cometidas contra civiles en una localidad de la provincia de Kursk ya liberada.
(2025-02-01). Sostenibilidad demográfica: un compromiso hacia el futuro. radiohc.cu La Política para la Atención a la Dinámica Demográfica fue aprobada en octubre de 2014 en nuestro país y su implementación y actualización se mantiene en la agenda del gobierno, y así lo ratificó por estos días el primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, quien subrayó la importancia de la atención a la dinámica demográfica de cada territorio en el país, como factor clave para la ejecución de las políticas públicas económicas y sociales.
(2025-02-01). Celebrará Cienfuegos VI Edición del Festival del Monólogo Latinoamericano 2025 (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 1 feb (RHC) La VI Edición del Festival del Monólogo Latinoamericano 2025 y XI de los festivales del Monólogo tendrá lugar entre los próximos días 27 de febrero y 2 de marzo en Cienfuegos celebrando el Aniversario 136 del Teatro Tomás Terry de esta ciudad informa su director, Miguel Cañellas Sueiras.
(2025-02-01). Asociación cubana en Italia realizó jornada en homenaje a José Martí (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Roma, 1 feb (RHC) La asociación Para un Príncipe Enano, de cubanos residentes en Italia, realizó una jornada cultural con artistas de ambos países en homenaje al héroe nacional del país caribeño, José Martí, en el aniversario 172 de su natalicio.
(2025-02-01). Condenan en Sri Lanka agresividad de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Colombo, 1 feb (RHC) El Consejo de Paz y Solidaridad de Sri Lanka expresó este sábado su enérgica condena a la reinstalación de Cuba en la lista creada por Estados Unidos de naciones patrocinadoras del terrorismo.
(2025-02-01). Granma prioriza objetivos económicos y sociales en primera etapa del año (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Bayamo, 1 feb (RHC) .La instrumentación de las cuatro prioridades del país planteadas por el Presidente cubano Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez constituyen en la provincia de Granma instrumento y objetivo de trabajo de la Primera etapa de este año, en pos de alcanzar la celebración en el territorio de la sede por el 26 de Julio.
(2025-02-01). Did a Trump Executive Order Just Cripple the Global US Regime Change Network? scheerpost.com
(2025-02-01). Russia will dictate how and when the Ukraine war ends. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess why Western ideas as to how the Ukraine war will end are futile given Russia holds all the cards.
(2025-02-01). The Death of DEI. blackagendareport.com
(2025-02-01). Auschwitz and the manipulation of history. iacenter.org January 31, 2025 By Jean-Pierre Page In another assault on historical fact, the Western imperialist countries which organized the ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp this year refused to invite any participation from Russia. Jean-Pierre Page, a former national leader of the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) in France, made the following presentation to an international conference organized for the Russian think-tank Valdai Club on Jan. 29. The International Action Center publishes Page's presentation as part of the effort to counter the imperialis…
(2025-02-01). 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.
(2025-02-01). BBC: the voice of the viscerally anti-Russian British Government. gilbertdoctorow.com Today I call attention to the BBC's role as the voice of the British Deep State. The 'free market' British media, despite their anti-Russian predisposition, have of late joined U.S. print and electronic mainstream in accepting the inevitable and, likely, soon to come defeat of Ukraine in its war with Russia. The non-state British press, …
(2025-02-01). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Tamil Nadu public transport workers hold state-wide protest; Bangladeshi tannery workers strike over poverty wages; Australia: Dnata ground workers walkout for higher pay at four airports; New South Wales Snowy Hydro workers ban work in dangerous tunnels…
(2025-02-01). Kabaziguruka: Supreme Court judgement a win for all Ugandans. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Nakawa MP, Michael Kabaziguruka, has said that the Supreme Court judgement is a win for all Ugandans. In 2016, Kabaziguruka was arrested and charged in the General Court Martial for crimes related to illegal possession of firearms and conspiring against the security of the defence forces. He challenged …
(2025-02-01). Supreme Court recommendations for military court reforms. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has proposed eight significant recommendations to the Executive and Parliament, aiming to reform the military court system in Uganda. The reforms arise from a long-awaited judgment in the unsuccessful appeal filed by Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, seeking to maintain the trial …
(2025-02-01). Verbatim: Museveni on Supreme Court ruling. independent.co.ug 
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. I have just come back from wonderful inspection trips for wealth creation in Busoga and Lango. It is wonderful to see our village People waking up and using the Sh. 1million of PDM and the Emyooga money to join the money economy with ekibaro (cura, aimar, otita). However, on …
(2025-02-01). CHRIS MAGEZI: UPDF will not release Besigye. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hours after the Supreme Court pronounced itself on military courts, colonel Chris Magezi, Military Assistant in charge of Public Relations of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has tweeted on his X account what he said was an Official Statement from UPDF, defying the rulings. (click to read @ChrisOMagezi posts) At …
(2025-02-01). Taliban sentences Afghan journalist Sayed Rahim Saeedi to 3 years in prison. afjc.media
(2025-02-01). Afghan female cricketers play first match since fleeing Taliban. newarab.com 
Afghanistan's women cricketers played their first game since Hundreds of women athletes fled Afghanistan as the Taliban took over in August 2021, escaping a hardline stance that essentially banned women's sports and education. | Most of the national women's cricket side settled as refugees in Australia, where they reunited for the first time on 30 January to play a charity match in Melb…
(2025-02-01). Musk's DOGE Accused of Seizing Sole Control of Essential Federal Databases. truthout.org Reporting Friday that aides to Elon Musk — the billionaire backer of Republican President Donald Trump who runs the Department of Government Efficiency — locked career civil servants out of computer systems containing the personal data of millions of federal employees raised alarms among observers who said the move is consistent with the administration's efforts to assert authoritarian control… |
(2025-02-01). School Systems Across US Refuse to Comply With Anti-Trans Executive Order. truthout.org On Thursday, multiple school systems and representatives issued statements rejecting Trump's executive order that directs schools to discriminate against transgender students or face legal consequences. The order, released Wednesday, labels transgender identity as an "anti-American ideology" and mandates discrimination in bathrooms and locker rooms while threatening teachers with criminal charges… |
(2025-02-01). Why the Right Is Wrong About Critical Race Theory. truthout.org To me, celebrating Black History Month means honoring the importance of Black knowledge production and emphasizing the deep and enduring themes of Black life, from structures that continue to oppress Black people to courageous forms of political and existential resistance. With this understanding in mind, I think it is crucial that we focus on critical race theory (CRT) and its founder… |
(2025-02-01). Australian state Labor government undermines Arts curriculum in schools. wsws.org The Labor government is seeking to impose budget cuts and further narrow the curriculum in line with big-business demands for a pliant and readily employable youth workforce.
(2025-02-01). "We are just numbers around here": BNSF railroaders denounce "slave labor" attendance policy. wsws.org BNSF, one of the six Class I freight rail carriers, has unilaterally amended its already hated attendance policy to further dictate the schedules of train operators, incentivize overwork, and more easily terminate workers.
(2025-02-01). USA Abandoning Ukraine FINALLY; Zelensky Sad. indiemediatoday.com
(2025-02-01). Private and Public Sector Partners in Eliminating Lead Paints Honored by the EcoWaste Coalition at its 25th Anniversary Celebration. pressenza.com 
1 February 2025, Quezon City. In a unique display of collaborative relationship built through years of dialogue and advocacy, civil society organization EcoWaste Coalition feted the paint industry association of the Philippines and seven of its member companies, as well as national and local government authorities, for the country's continuing efforts to eliminate lead in paints. | At a high-spirited gathering held on January 31 in Intramuros, Manila to celebrate the group's 25th anniversary, the EcoWaste Coalition presented "Awards of Recognition" to several individuals, institutions, and groups, including partn…
(2025-02-01). Medevac jet crashes in Philadelphia, killing 7. america.cgtn.com 
For the second time in 48 hours a horrific aviation disaster has taken place in the United States, this time involving a crash in NE Philadelphia. All six on board the plane were killed, including a pediatric patient. At least one person on the ground was also killed in the crash, with 19 others injured. | CGTN's Karina Mitchell is in Philadelphia with the latest.
(2025-02-01). U.S. tariffs expected to impact Canadian industries. america.cgtn.com 
Tensions are rising ahead of a potential North America trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump looked set to follow through with his threat to impose tariffs on both Canada and Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 1. He is citing trade deficits, lax border control and the flow of fentanyl as reasons for taking the action. | The tariffs will likely cause a host of impacts for businesses and industries, as CGTN's Dan Williams now reports from Canada.
(2025-02-01). How could U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization impact the world? america.cgtn.com 
The withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization could diminish the country's influence on the world stage. That's according to some global health experts, who have questioned U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's decision to withdraw from the world body. | Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
(2025-02-01). 'Labour's Borders Bill Is a Gift to the Far-Right That Won't Stop Boats but Will Cost Lives'. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-02-01). Demand for answers in D.C. plane crash intensifies. america.cgtn.com 
Rescue teams continue to search the freezing waters of Washington D.C.'s Potomac River for the remaining victims of the collision between a passenger jet and army helicopter. The remains of 41 people have been pulled from the river so far. All 67 passengers and crew aboard both aircraft died in the crash on Wednesday evening. The focus of the investigation appears to center on the helicopter's altitude. | CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-02-01). NZ-Kiribati fallout: Maamau's inability to engage with NZ difficult to defend. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Barbara Dreaver, 1News Pacific correspondent There has rightly been much debate and analysis over New Zealand's decision to review the aid it gives to Kiribati. It's a big deal. So much is at stake, especially for the I-Kiribati people who live with many challenges and depend on the $100 million aid projects New…
(2025-02-01). Calls for Transparency in Syracuse City Government. urbancny.com Councilor Chol Majok Demands Accountability Amid Fiscal Allegations Syracuse, NY — January 31, 2025 — Dr. Chol Majok, Syracuse Common Councilor At-Large and candidate for Mayor, has voiced strong concerns …
(2025-02-01). City of Rochester will host the 3rd Annual Upstate MWBE Conference: "Building Capacity Through Innovation and Equity" urbancny.com 
Mark your calendar! From March 31 to April 2, 2025, the City of Rochester will host the 3rd Annual Upstate MWBE Conference at the Joseph Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. …
(2025-02-01). Joint Statement from 12 Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives. urbancny.com 
New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James and 11 attorneys general on Friday, January 31st, issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, …
(2025-02-01). Kevin Hart's "Acting My Age" Tour Comes to Syracuse, NY in June 2025! urbancny.com Prepare for an unforgettable evening of laughter and high-energy entertainment as the Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian Kevin Hart brings his highly successful "Acting My Age" tour to Syracuse, NY! Mark …
(2025-02-01). Argentina and Indonesia are considering leaving the Paris Climate Agreement. expose-news.com After US President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, Indonesia is questioning its participation in the Agreement and has expressed doubts about its effectiveness, and …
(2025-02-01). Cowgirl nurses with great expectations. expose-news.com The nursing profession has lost its way, Dr. Vernon Coleman says. He argues that modern nurses have changed and are no longer doing the traditional tasks they were entrusted with, such as …
(2025-02-01). Europe's car industry is collapsing due to the European Union's "green" agenda; von der Leyen says she wants to reach the "net zero" targets faster. expose-news.com Europe's car industry is collapsing, primarily because of the European Commission's "green" agenda and arrogance in failing to admit it is making a "mistake" going down this path. As if she is …
(2025-02-01). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). DeepSeek Is The AI Bubble Buster: 13 Facts And Factors To Consider Before Shorting Nvidia. moguldom.com 
In a rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, a new player has emerged that could challenge the dominance of Nvidia. Nvidia is a technology company that designs and manufactures chips, software, and systems for AI, gaming, and graphics. Nvidia is a leader in AI computing and is a key supplier of AI hardware and software …
(2025-02-01). Daily Mail Ramp Up Climate Alarm With More Lies. wattsupwiththat.com As a minute's research would have told the pathetic journalist who wrote this drivel, Eowyn was a run of the mill storm, the sort which has happened many times in the past.
(2025-02-01). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). Internship with Asia Desk (6 months). fidh.org
(2025-02-01). Border Deployment to Insurrection Act: Trump's Illegal Military Plans. empirefiles.substack.com
(2025-02-01). The CA Town That Tastes Like Burnt Metal. youtu.be
(2025-02-01). 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.
(2025-02-01). 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.
(2025-02-01). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-01). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-02-01). '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.
(2025-02-01). Denmark says Greenland 'not for sale' as US hardens rhetoric. presstv.ir Demark declares that it is not interested in handing Greenland over to the US, as the Trump administration intensifies its rhetoric about acquiring the island.
(2025-02-01). German scholars: New antisemitism resolution threatens academic freedom. presstv.ir Germany's scholars warn that a new antisemitism resolution passed by right-wing lawmakers in parliament threatens academic freedom in the country.
(2025-02-01). UN: Both sides of Congo civil war commit executions, rapes. presstv.ir The UN has reported that both sides of the Congo civil war have committed mass executions and rapes.
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A lot of people resolve to exercise more in the new year. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How environmental exposures affect your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm hearing more about the exposome and the role of the environment on our health. Can you tell me more about how it is being studied? I'm worried about the future when I read about studies that show microplastics and chemicals accumulating in our environment. ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines the exposome as the measure of all environmental exposures, from prenatal stages through a person's lifetime, and how those exposures interact with…
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Living kidney donation can start a chain reaction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've signed up on my driver's license to be an organ donor if I die. It's important to me. I've also considered being a living kidney donor. I don't personally know someone who needs a kidney, but I've seen billboards and other advertisements from people seeking a kidney donor. Does that have something to do with a donor chain? I am not sure how it works. I'm a little scared and not quite ready…
(2025-02-01). (VIDEO) Improving cervical cancer screening with HPV self-collection tests. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent high-risk HPV, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18, which account for about 70% of cases. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing in cervical cancer prevention, says screening for HPV is important, but there are barriers for some patients to screening tests that require a speculum exam — and that leads to lower screening rates in those populations. A new option will be offered soon to help with…
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual procedure combines liver transplant, bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier to liver transplant. Dr. Julie Heimbach, director of the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Rochester, Minnesota, says that combining gastric sleeve surgery, a type of bariatric surgery with liver transplantation is effective in addressing both health issues. This dual procedure is especially helpful for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease….
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: New rule for 'healthy' food labels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its claim on what food products can use the word "healthy" on their labels. And both the foods being taken off the list and the new foods now approved to use that claim might surprise you. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/IJWsKzsW9z0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2025-02-01). Thinking outside the box: Uncovering a novel approach to brainwave monitoring. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers can more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a treatment for Parkinson's disease and tremor.
(2025-02-01). Skin disease patients show response to targeted treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. They described their findings in a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that described their first-in-human, phase 2 clinical trial. The researchers identified unique molecular and cellular changes in the skin with lichen planus, particularly an overactive immune response involving specific…
(2025-02-01). 3D models of uveal melanoma offer hope for improved treatments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have developed organoid models to study uveal melanoma, one of the most common types of eye cancer in adults. Their goal is to use these models to better understand how this disease works and develop treatments for unmet patient needs.
(2025-02-01). Tomorrow's Cure: How Hollywood technology is transforming medical education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hollywood's cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing medical education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice. Through immersive digital scenarios, medical students are refining their skills and gaining hands-on experience for real-world challenges. Discover how this innovative technology is transforming medical education in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. Featured experts on the podcast episode include Matthew Hoerth, M.D., medical director of the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Dan Munnerley, executive…
(2025-02-01). Don't miss a quiet symptom of concussion. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, they also may experience often-overlooked, underlying effects of concussion — persistent ringing in their ears, sensitivity to noise and hearing difficulties. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by an impact to the head. It can change brain cells, including those associated with…
(2025-02-01). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the benefits of exercising There is no magic pill to reverse the aging process. But if you want to counter the biological mechanisms that drive age-related conditions, like the accumulation of senescent cells, you will need to exercise. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at…
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic opens new doors in cancer treatment innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org This 3d rendering shows antibody drug conjugates delivering therapy to cancer cells. Getty Images. Antibody-drug conjugates are targeted cancer therapies. They deliver potent drugs directly into cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy tissue. These therapies work by recognizing specific proteins found on the surface of cancer cells. The proteins function like a lock and the therapy acts as a key, latching onto the cancer cells with precision to deliver the treatment. But precision alone…
(2025-02-01). Student's research aims to uncover new biomarkers for Krabbe disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Krabbe disease is a rare, inherited neurological disease that most commonly affects infants, but can also present later in life, including during adolescence and very rarely in adulthood, according to the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Current clinical laboratory testing identifies individuals with Krabbe disease, but it is challenging to provide a prognosis of the disease course. Symptoms include mental and motor skill weakness and deterioration, seizures, blindness and deafness. "There's a…
(2025-02-01). Hakim Ziyech eyes Morocco's Raja after leaving Everton for Qatar. newarab.com 
Moroccan star The forward player recently completed his transfer to the Qatari team within the current mid-season transfer window. | But the 31-year-old could make a final move to Morocco, with Raja Casablanca as the most likely destination before retiring, sources close to the footballer's representatives told The New Arab. | Transfer expert Micky Jnr…
(2025-02-01). Hezbollah slams 'lies' about Iranian cash delivery via airport. newarab.com 
Citing a US defence official,
(2025-02-01). Iraq arrests ex security official over Shia cleric execution. newarab.com Iraq's Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr was a leading Iraqi Shia cleric and political critic who opposed the secular Ba'athist government of the former Iraqi presid…
(2025-02-01). Libya's state oil firm looks to boost output, transparency. newarab.com
(2025-02-01). Love is Blind stars Dounia and Chafic face split speculation. newarab.com 
Three months after their engagement was publicly announced, Netflix stars Dounia Al Ibrahim and Chafic Yactine from the Speculation has emerged online, suggesting that the youngest couple of Love is Blind Habibi may have parted ways. | While neither Dounia nor Chafic have confirmed or addressed these rumours on their social media accounts, fans have shared their concerns after noticing a few telling signs across th…
(2025-02-01). Northern Cyprus to scrap double jeopardy conscription. newarab.com Authorities in the Turkish Republic of This refers to the requirement for Turkish Cypriot men living in Turkey, who are also Turkish citizens, to complete military service both in A bill drafted by National Unit…
(2025-02-01). Palestinian detainees released as 50 patients cross into Egypt. newarab.com Hamas freed three Three buses carrying The prisoners, dress…
(2025-02-01). Saudi NEOM's The Line project 'won't be finished for 100 years'. newarab.com During a talk with Deputy
(2025-02-01). Sudan RSF chief admits setbacks, vows to expel army. newarab.com 
Sudan's The
(2025-02-01). Sweden releases suspects over killing of anti-Islam campaigner. newarab.com A Swedish prosecutor said on Friday he had decided to release from detention five suspects who were held over the killing on Wednesday of an
(2025-02-01). Emilia Perez star slammed over previous 'Islamophobic posts'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-01). Morocco says foiled terror plot on security sites, 4 arrested. newarab.com 
Moroccan Habboub Cherkaoui, head of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations, said in a press conference in Sale that the operation had prevented a "dangerous terrorist plot".
(2025-02-01). 'Saudi wants Salah': Riyadh minister pushes for 'Egyptian King'. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has made its most significant statement yet regarding its In an interview on
(2025-02-01). Sudan army says retakes key southern city from paramilitaries. newarab.com 
(2025-02-01). Let's protect our wetlands for posterity. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | KEN MWATHE | On 2nd February every year, the world celebrates World Wetlands Day to raise awareness about conservation of wetlands and spotlight their value. This year's campaign theme is Protecting wetlands for our common future highlighting the critical role of these ecosystems, and the need to protect them. Although they …
(2025-02-01). From Impact to Inspiration: How EACOP revived Kabajjo Memorial Junior School. independent.co.ug 
Sembabule, Uganda | TH INDEPENDENT | In the rural heart of Sembabule District lies Kabajjo Memorial Junior School, a small institution that has recently become a beacon of hope and progress in the district. The school's transformation in 2024, courtesy of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, tells an inspiring story of resilience, …
(2025-02-01). Ikon Awards 2025 unveils nominees. independent.co.ug 
üü• The 22 categories ‚ö™ Best Film ‚ö™ Best Director ‚ö™ Best Actress in a Leading Role ‚ö™ Best Actor in a Leading Role ‚ö™ Best Actor in a Supporting Role ‚ö™ Best Actress in a Supporting Role ‚ö™ Best Director of Photography ‚ö™ Best Screenplay ‚ö™ Best Sound ‚ö™ Best Editor ‚ö™ Best Costume …
(2025-02-01). KACITA wants total review of Digital Number Plates project. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has asked the government to review the process of issuing digital number plates. Through the Ministry of Works and Transport together with the Ministry of Security, in 2023 the government embarked on a 10-year deal to install digital tracking chips in all automobile …
(2025-02-01). Premier League: Arsenal Vs Manchester City. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsenal and Manchester City will chase a momentum-building win in the Premier League when they meet in the pick of Matchday 24 fixtures this weekend. Arsenal and Man City will clash at the Emirates Stadium on the evening of Sunday 2 February. Meetings of these two clubs in recent …
(2025-02-01). Uganda Baati, Crestanks discuss strategic partnership for rainwater harvesting. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to strengthen stakeholder relations and promote sustainable water solutions, Uganda Baati Limited held a strategic meeting with Ajay Jain, general manager of Crestanks Limited, at the company's head offices on Jan.29. The discussions focused on forming a strategic partnership aimed at raising awareness and providing complete rainwater …
(2025-02-01). WHO, UN Report: 700 killed during Goma City capture. independent.co.ug 
Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Assessments conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and partner organizations have reported that 700 people were killed during the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels' insurgency in Goma City, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the UN and WHO, the people were …
(2025-02-01). Museveni appoints Ruhakana Rugunda Special Envoy for Afro Arab Youth Council fundraising. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | In a notable milestone for the Afro Arab Youth Council (AAYC), President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda as the Special Envoy to lead fundraising efforts for the construction of the AAYC headquarters in Nakawuka, Kampala. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting at State House, …
(2025-02-01). Balaam Hails Museveni For UPDF's Revolutionary Legacy. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of State for Youth and Children's Affairs Hon. Balaam Barugahara has expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his vision in establishing the National Resistance Army (NRA), now Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) in 1981. He credited the NRA for leading a revolutionary struggle that pacified Uganda, which …
(2025-02-01). Museveni Grants Deceased ISO Chief Oluka Official Burial. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni has granted the deceased director of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), Brig. Gen Charles Oluka, an officer burial. This has been revealed by Milly Babalanda, the Minister for Presidency. "I wish to inform you that H.E Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has granted an official burial to the deceased former Director General …
(2025-02-01). WHO, UN Report: 700 Killed During Goma City Capture. plusnews.ug 
Assessments conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and partner organizations have reported that 700 people were killed during the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels' insurgency in Goma City, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the UN and WHO, the people were killed during fierce fighting between M23 …
(2025-02-01). Tony Blair urges Starmer to bring in national digital IDs to use against the populist right. expose-news.com Former UK Prime Minister and war criminal Tony Blair, or Tony B-liar as he is often referred to, is urging current Labour Party leader Keir Starmer to implement a digital ID regime. …
(2025-02-01). CPJ to release 2024 report on killings of journalists worldwide. cpj.org
(2025-02-01). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Whole Foods Workers Take On Bezos. levernews.com Good things are happening! Whole Foods workers start a revolution in aisle five, corporate criminals are put on notice, anesthesia monopolists get put to bed, and Big Pharma settles big time.A Whole Union For Whole Foods : Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia
(2025-02-01). Brexit lies: How the cheerleaders prospered while the country paid the price. leftfootforward.org The delusions of mystic Mogg and other Brexit diehards that the rewards will eventually come, are no longer tenable. Not only can we now measure the pitiful results and consequences, but they're impossible to ignore.
(2025-02-01). Scotland's promise to abolish two-child benefit cap expected to reduce child poverty by 2029. leftfootforward.org Scotland is the only country where child poverty rates are expected to fall by 2029, according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's (JRF) annual poverty report. | Scotland has promised to scrap the two-child limit on benefits from 2026, which will boost the income of larger families on low incomes. There is already the Scottish child payment in place, providing families who receive certain benefits and have children under the age of 16, with a weekly top-up of £25. | As a result of these measures, child poverty in Scotland is currently 7 percent lower than the rest of the UK, and it is projected to be 10…
(2025-02-01). Killing The Great Barrier Reef. pressenza.com The Great Barrier Reef has been seriously damaged by too much ocean heat. According to the University of Sydney: The damage is at catastrophic levels. And, as stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the southern region suffered the highest thermal stress ever recorded since satellite surveyance started in 1985. Only 3% of surveyed reefs were not bleached. | Corals can recover. if given a fighting chance. NOAA says: "Only the strongest and fastest actions to decrease global greenhouse gas emissions will reduce the risks of thermal stress on the Reef." Well, if history is a guide, don'
(2025-02-01). "Peace Gathering 2.0" in Berkeley Seeks Participants for April Event. indybay.org anti-war networking evening is looking for groups who want a table & speaking time…
(2025-02-01). Ni huevo ni gallina, primero fue el esfuerzo. cubadebate.cu Si el emprendedor Jaine Hernández López se viera obligado a responder qué fue primero, øla gallina o el huevo?, parapetado en los predios de su finca San José, de Ceiba Mocha, afirmará, sin vacilar, desde el interior de una nave de gallinas ponedoras, que primero fue el esfuerzo. Solo ese ímpetu que jalonea las voluntades y le cierra el paso a la flaqueza le permitió construir una nave de gallinas ponedoras a fuerza de puro sacrificio.
(2025-02-01). EE.UU. no descarta ataques militares contra cárteles mexicanos en territorio de México, dice secretario de Defensa. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, no descartó el viernes la posibilidad de que su país lleve a cabo ataques militares contra cárteles mexicanos dentro de México. Durante una entrevista con Fox News, Hegseth respondió a preguntas sobre si tiene autorización para perseguir a los cárteles en México o en otras regiones.
(2025-02-01). Etecsa aclara proceso de renovación de contratos para teléfonos fijos alternativos. cubadebate.cu Ante las inquietudes recibidas por parte de los usuarios, la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba S.A. aclaró este sábado que la convocatoria para renovar los contratos de los teléfonos fijos alternativos, conocidos como teléfonos de minutos, no implica la pérdida del servicio. El proceso busca actualizar los contratos para incorporar nuevas facilidades al servicio.
(2025-02-01). Los Premios Grammy se adaptan a la tragedia de los incendios forestales en California. cubadebate.cu Los Premios Grammy de este fin de semana en Los àÅngeles tendrán un tono diferente debido a los recientes incendios forestales que han afectado a California. La ceremonia anual, que se realizará este domingo en el Crypto.com Arena, contará con una variedad de artistas destacados, pero su enfoque será más que una simple celebración.
(2025-02-01). øQué salió mal? Continúan investigaciones del fatal accidente entre helicóptero militar y avión de pasajeros en Washington. cubadebate.cu El helicóptero militar que colisionó con un avión de pasajeros sobre el río Potomac el pasado miércoles realizaba una misión de entrenamiento para evacuar a miembros del gobierno en caso de una catástrofe o ataque, según confirmaron altos funcionarios estadounidenses. El accidente se ha convertido en el más mortífero en la aviación estadounidense en los últimos 16 años.
(2025-02-01). La Sindrome del Salvatore. strategic-culture.su Il messianismo neocon americano ha un tratto particolarmente noto: gli Stati Uniti d'America si sentono i salvatori del mondo, pertanto auto-giustificano qualsiasi azioni su scala globale. | Segue nostro Il messianismo neocon americano ha un tratto particolarmente noto: gli Stati Uniti d'America si sentono i salvatori del mondo, pertanto auto-giustificano qualsiasi azioni su scala globale. Fin qui, niente di nuovo. C'è invece un element…
(2025-02-01). Saltador cubano Alejandro Parada se impone en el Mitin Tres Saltos de Amiens. cubadebate.cu El cubano Alejandro Parada dio este sábado una auténtica exhibición en el evento de longitud del Mitin Tres Saltos de Amiens, en Francia, donde se alzó con la victoria gracias a un impresionante salto de 7.79 metros, reportó el medio digital Jit. Según la fuente, Hayla González también dejó su huella al terminar en quinta posición con una sólida actuación.