(2025-01-07). Health workers in Brussels demand release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. peoplesdispatch.org Health workers and activists in Belgium are rallying for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, abducted by Israeli forces following the siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital…
(2025-01-07). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Sri Lankan students, academics and media activists denounce Peradeniya University's ban on IYSSE lecture. wsws.org "This decision is not just disappointing—it's a violation of basic human rights and an attack on our fundamental freedom of speech."—K. Sivarajini, Peradeniya University student…
(2025-01-07). Video: Israeli anti-genocide protesters picket occupation HQ. skwawkbox.org 'No it's not nice to hear that you are murderers!' On 5 January, activists from the Israeli anti-genocide, anti-apartheid group Radical Bloc gathered at the main gates of the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) HQ at the Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv to confront Israeli troops with the reality of the genocide Israel is committing …
(2025-01-07). "Sex for shifts": capitalist criminals McDonald's at the centre of another workers rights scandal. thecanary.co McDonald's is confronting renewed allegations of severe abuses of workers rights, with over 100 current and former employees reporting experiences of sexual assault, harassment, racism, homophobia, and bullying. These claims have prompted the UK parliament's Environmental Audit Committee to summon McDonald's UK chief executive, Alistair Macrow, for questioning. Meanwhile, the the TUC has hit back […] | By
(2025-01-07). Despised: The Poor White Trash Manifesto, Part III. popularresistance.org "Despised: A Poor white Trash Manifesto" is a cry for help. We are not living well. The American dream that appears on your netflix and Hollywood movies is a brittle myth. We are so busy surviving the capitalist nightmare, most of us have never even had the opportunity to learn about your struggles in Nigeria, Bolivia or Indonesia. The earth's radius along the equator is almost 4,000 miles but the longest mile is between our two ears. When we are in our heads, we are in a bad neighborhood. We a shortsighted breed, but now at least you know the perplexing origins of our myopia.
(2025-01-07). Gaza: Day 458 — Israel Continues its Genocidal Campaign Against Gaza, Killing and Wounding Dozens of Palestinians. imemc.org 
On Monday, January 6, 2025, Day 458 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign in various regions, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians, including children.: |
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(2025-01-07). Destruction Of Gaza's Healthcare Is A Blueprint For Future Wars. popularresistance.org "Kamal Adwan Hospital is no more," stated Dr. Mustafa Barghouti during a webinar organized by the People's Health Movement (PHM) on December 28, 2024. As he spoke, reports of the latest Israeli attacks on the hospital were still emerging. These included the near-total destruction of its laboratory, storage, surgical units, and other critical facilities, alongside the arbitrary detention of its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. | The devastating outcome was all too predictable, given Israel's systematic assaults on Gaza's healthcare system during the ongoing genocide.
(2025-01-07). Dr Hussam Abu Safiya's life in danger in Israeli custody. ummid.com The Israeli government bears full responsibility for the life of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, amid alarming indications of torture and ill-treatment.
(2025-01-07). Human Rights Groups Manufacture Consent For 'Regime Change" popularresistance.org In the words of the United Nations, "human rights" range from "the most fundamental—the right to life—to those that make life worth living, such as the rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty." These rights are supposed to be "inherent to us all." But this lofty ambition has become distorted, not only by the UN itself but by the whole of what Alfred de Zayas calls the "Human Rights Industry." | This industry, headed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), has multiple layers that include UN "expert groups" and "rapporteurs," regional commissions like (in the Western Hemisphere) the Inter-…
(2025-01-07). Israeli Soldiers Abroad Targeted By Dozens Of Criminal Complaints. popularresistance.org Pro-Palestine organizations have filed at least 50 criminal complaints in courts around the world targeting Israeli soldiers for their role in Tel Aviv's ethnic cleansing campaign in Gaza, according to reports in Hebrew media. | "About 50 complaints have been filed against reserve soldiers, 10 of which have been investigated without any arrests recorded so far," Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) reported on 6 January. | Hours after the news was broadcast, Israeli news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a new complaint against an Israeli soldier vacationing in Thailand…
(2025-01-07). HMPV outbreak in China sparks panic. ummid.com China has raised the alarm over the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), sparking panic in the country and elsewhere and prompting the authorities to declare health emergency.
(2025-01-07). HTS names UN-designated 'terrorist' as Syria's new intelligence chief. defenddemocracy.press Former Al-Qaeda commanders make up the bulk of new authorities named by Syria's western-backed 'transitional government' Dec 26, 2024 On 26 December, Syria's de facto authorities appointed former Al-Qaeda commander and Nusra Front co-founder Anas Hassan Khattab as the head of the country's general intelligence agency. Meet the new Head of Intelligence in Syria — …
(2025-01-07). Video Surfaces of Syria's New Justice Minister Overseeing Executions of Women in 2015. defenddemocracy.press At the time, Shadi al-Waisi was enforcing Sharia law in areas controlled by al-Nusra Front, the al-Qaeda affiliate that was a predecessor to HTS by Dave DeCamp January 5, 2025 Videos have surfaced online of Syria's new justice minister, Shadi al-Waisi, overseeing the execution of two women in 2015 over charges of adultery and prostitution. …
(2025-01-07). SNA commander: HTS fits into Israel's policies. unitedworldint.com Second part of the interview. We present the second part of the interview with a former Syrian National Army (SNA) commander, published by Ali Erdem Kà∂z from Türkiye's daily Aydƒ±nlƒ±k daily newspaper. In this second part, the interview revolves around the "stolen revolution", the possible threats to Türkiye by HTS and the new government in …
(2025-01-07). SNA commander: HTS fits into Israel's policies. uwidata.com We present the second part of the interview with a former Syrian National Army (SNA) commander, published by Ali Erdem Kà∂z from Türkiye's daily Aydƒ±nlƒ±k daily newspaper. In this second part, the interview revolves around the "stolen revolution", the possible threats to Türkiye by HTS and the new government in Syria and PKK/YPG. SNA (Syrian …
(2025-01-07). America is a Threat to Humanity. libya360.wordpress.com BettBeat Media The illusion of American imperial decline lies shattered amidst the rubble of Syrian cities and the smoldering ruins of Gaza. As human rights advocate Dan Kovalik grimly observes, what we're witnessing isn't the death throes of an empire, but rather its devastating demonstration of still-formidable power to crush resistance and reshape regional realities at…
(2025-01-07). Syria To Receive Electricity Ships from Turkey and Qatar, Aiding Energy Recovery. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). Syrian FM visits Saudi Arabia on first foreign tour. ummid.com A high level delegation led by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shaibani has arrived in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh Thursday January 02, 2025 in a first official foreign visit.
(2025-01-07). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Black Alliance for Peace: Propaganda greased wheels for U.S. aggression in Syria. workers.org 
Jacqueline Luqman — vice chair of the Black Alliance for Peace's coordinating committee and co-coordinator of the Mid Atlantic region and the D.C. Citywide Alliance of the Black Alliance for Peace — gave this edited presentation on the United National Antiwar Coalition's webinar on the U.S. role in Syria. Jacqueline . . . |
(2025-01-07). Fourth death from Hawai'i fireworks explosion highlights illegal trade. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Honolulu police have announced the death of a fourth person due to the New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Aliamanu, Hawai'i — a 3-year-old boy who has died in hospital. Six people with severe burn injuries from the explosion were flown to Arizona on the US mainland for further treatment. "We're angry, frustrated…
(2025-01-07). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Bashar al Assad survives assassination attempt in Moscow: Report. ummid.com Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad was poisoned in the Russian capital Moscow, reports said adding he is now under medical treatment.
(2025-01-07). What Is Going On in Syria and What Does It Mean? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The explanations we are given make no sense, neither Washington's, Putin's, nor Iran's. How did terrorists whose leaders had $10 million bounties on their heads become "democratic jihadists" who comprise Syria's "interim government" with Washington's and Putin's support? | Interim for …
(2025-01-07). Delegate to the United Nations- Indefinite-term contract based in FIDH Geneva office. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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(2025-01-07). Young Israelis 'don't want peace', warns former Israeli top diplomat. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A former director general of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Alon Liel, has warned over a "dangerous" attitude of younger generations in Israel towards the war on Gaza. "They're accepting the fact that there is no alternative to fighting, and this is the majority, especially the young people today," he told Al Jazeera…
(2025-01-07). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-07). Jimmy Carter's "Decency & Humanity" Came with Deadly U.S. Policies in Latin America: Greg Grandin. democracynow.org 
As the remains of Jimmy Carter arrive in Washington, D.C., as part of a weeklong state funeral, we speak with historian Greg Grandin about the former U.S. president's legacy. Carter, who served a single term from 1977 to 1981, promised to restore faith in government after the twin traumas of Watergate and the Vietnam War and to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward upholding human rights. "He came to power promising … a new kind of doctrine, that the United States was moving away from both the ideological excess and the support for dictatorships that led to wars like Vietnam or coups in Chile,"…
(2025-01-07). HTS Terrorists Close Symbolic Church in Syrian Christian Town Sparking Fear and Controversy. globalresearch.ca The beautiful symbolic replica of Hagia Sophia in Al Sqeilbiyyeh is boarded up by HTS terrorist gangs. | The Hagia Sophia Church in the northern Hama Syrian Christian town of Al Sqeilbiyyeh (also spelled As Suqalibiyah) has been closed by the …
(2025-01-07). Understanding Liability in Multi-Car Accidents in Missouri. moguldom.com Car accidents in Missouri can have life-altering consequences, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. Law firms such as Beck & Beck Missouri Car Accident Lawyers understand the challenges that arise after such incidents and are committed to helping victims protect their rights and pursue fair compensation. In complex cases involving multiple …
(2025-01-07). Venezuelans Rally To Protect Their Government From US Interference. popularresistance.org On January 10, President Maduro will be inaugurated and begin his third term in office. This follows a turbulent July election, which a US-backed opposition attempted to disrupt through violence, cyber attacks and allegations of fraud. Venezuelans mobilized successfully to thwart that effort but the United States continues to intervene through mercenaries, growing regional militarization and claims that the US-backed candidate, currently living in asylum in Spain, is the recognized president of Venezuela. Clearing the FOG speaks with Leonardo Flores of the Venezuela Solidarity Network about Venezuelans' preparati…
(2025-01-07). Better, More Resilient Public Transit. wri.org Four Cities Looking Beyond Rider Fares to Fund Better Public Transit.
(2025-01-07). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-07). Global healthcare vigils demand release of Dr Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza. wsws.org At the Wayne State School of Medicine campus in Detroit, school officials cut short a planned press conference by Doctors Against Genocide Monday afternoon in support of the vigil.
(2025-01-07). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.
(2025-01-07). BDS warns of Morocco attempt to 'criminalise' anti-Israeli acts. newarab.com 
In "We are at a dangerous turning point in the path of rights and freedoms…
(2025-01-07). Qatar confirms 'technical meetings' on Gaza truce ongoing. newarab.com 
Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Hamas and Israel are ongoing, with "technical meetings" taking place between the parties, Qatar's foreign ministry said Tuesday. | "The technical meetings are still happening between both sides," ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, referring to meetings with lower-level officials on the details of an agreement. "There are no principal meetings taking place at the moment." | Mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States have been engaged in months of talks between the two sides that have failed to end Israel's assault on Gaza, which human rights organisations…
(2025-01-07). South Korean investigators seek extension of arrest warrant for president. wsws.org As Yoon continues to stonewall efforts to investigate his martial law declaration last month, the political crisis in South Korea is deepening.
(2025-01-07). Bolivia faces deepening economic crisis at start of election year. wsws.org An arrest order for ex-president Evo Morales, issued by his former ally and now rival President Luis Arce, has sparked anger among Morales supporters.
(2025-01-07). Canada's Trudeau set to resign amid political crisis. newarab.com 
Trudeau, facing his worst political crisis since becoming premier in 2015, is scheduled to address reporters at 10: 45 am (1545 GMT). | The government source told AFP that Trudeau had decided to step down, but the timeline remained uncertain…
(2025-01-07). Over 30 million need aid in war-torn Sudan: UN. newarab.com 
More than 30 million people, over half of them children, are in need of aid in The "Sudan remains in the grip of a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions," Edem Wosornu, from the UN's humanitari…
(2025-01-07). US accuses Russia of funding both sides of Sudan's war. newarab.com 
The United States accused Russia at the United Nations on Monday of funding the two warring parties in Sudan, an apparent step up from Washington's previous assertion that Moscow was playing both sides of the conflict to advance its political objectives. | The war erupted in April 2023 amid a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule, triggering the world's largest displacement and hunger crisis. | In November Russia vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called on the warring parties to immediatel…
(2025-01-07). Hope for 2024. defenddemocracy.press By Mazin Qumsiyeh Dec 29, 2023 Why I am optimistic about 2024 despite the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip largely absent from Western media coverage? Just the two bits of news yesterday could be enough to depress us: that about 1000 children had undergone amputations without anesthesia and that Israeli trafficking business in Palestinian organs is flourishing. Well, …
(2025-01-07). Chris Hedges: Genocide: The New Normal. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-07). Negotiation Smokescreen: How the U.S. and Antisemites Became Key Enablers of Israeli Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
The devastation in Gaza continues to escalate, with ceasefire negotiations used as part of a calculated strategy and a smokescreen until Israel completes its ethnic cleansing of northern Gaza. Crucial to the success of this plan is the unwavering complicity of the Biden administration, which has embraced and amplified Israeli narratives, shielded it from accountability,
(2025-01-07). What Donald Trump's election means for the world. workers.org 
This article was requested and published in the Winter edition of Seara Nova, a print magazine of politics and culture of the Portuguese left. The print magazine has existed since 1921 and is sold in hundreds of kiosks throughout Portugal. The following is the original, which was written Nov. 25. . . . |
cgtn.com (2025-01-07). Death toll rises to 95 after M6.8 quake hits Xizang (China's Tibet Region)
cgtn.com (2025-01-07). Death toll rises to 95 after M6.8 quake hits Xizang (China's Tibet Region)
(2025-01-07). Farage refuses to condemn Elon Musk for 'rape genocide apologist' comment. leftfootforward.org If he was inciting violence, then that would be going beyond the line at which free speech is acceptable…
(2025-01-07). Pro-Palestinian group banned and genocide opponent sacked in German city of Duisburg. wsws.org The more obvious the genocide in Palestine becomes and the more blatantly the German government supports the Israeli regime, the more vehemently it acts against those opposing it.
(2025-01-07). University of Michigan student government president and vice president removed over pro-Palestinian views. wsws.org The ouster of the two student leaders is part of a nationwide purge, spearheaded by the Democratic Party, of those opposed to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-07). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2025-01-07). "Next Prime Minister of Canada"? Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Says Israel Hit on Iran "A Gift by the Jewish State to Humanity" globalresearch.ca "The next Prime Minister of Canada was asked whether he would support Israel striking Iran's nuclear facilities. His response: "It would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity." | Poilievre casually ignores the Genocide conducted by Israel against …
(2025-01-07). Blinken's Blinkered Vision Has Spotted, of All Things, a Genocide. davidswanson.org The U.S. Secretary of State has taken a break from demanding more weapons shipments to fuel the genocide in Palestine, to announce that he has "recognized" a genocide in Sudan. Blinken says he has based his determination on the horrific killing of civilians in Sudan, without citing any evidence of intent to commit genocide. It …
(2025-01-07). Israeli accused of war crimes 'smuggled out' of Brazil — but justice pursues him to Argentina. skwawkbox.org 
Yuval Vagdani's holiday comes to ignominious end as Israel again arranges flight from justice — so his accusers file case in Argentina Israel has again helped an accused war criminal escape justice by fleeing from national authorities at a holiday destination — but he is not off the hook yet. Yuval Vagdani, an occupation soldier …
(2025-01-07). Sources: Netanyahu may offer U.K ambassadorship to MK in exchange for support of contentious bill. haaretz.com MK Sharren Haskel refused to join Netanyahu's Likud party when her party joined the coalition government, leaving the PM concerned she will vote against the ultra-Orthodox military exemption law…
(2025-01-07). Sources: Netanyahu considering MK for ambassador to U.K. in exchange for supporting bill. haaretz.com MK Sharren Haskel refused to join Netanyahu's Likud party when her party joined the coalition government, leaving the PM concerned she will vote against the ultra-Orthodox military exemption law…
(2025-01-07). Healthcare Under Attack Sun Jan 12 11am Teaneck. fightbackbetter.com On October 17, 2023, the Israel targeted Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, killing hundreds and damaging the hospital. At the time, following global outrage, the occupation sought to blame the attack on the r3s!st@nce, and when that didn't work, they claimed it was a "misfire". After seeing the muted global response to its attack on a hospital, the z1oni$t occupation has since then embarked on an intentional annihilation and mass-murdering campaign, specifically targeting Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. | We are urging communities in the NJ/NY area to answer the calls of the steadfast healthcare workers in Gaza, lik…
(2025-01-07). IKEA Workers Vote To Extend Strike Into The New Year. popularresistance.org Perryville, Maryland – On December 28, 320 unionized workers at the Perryville IKEA distribution center in northern Maryland voted to remain on strike into the new year after voting down a tentative agreement offered to them by the company and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) union. | The distribution workers have been on strike since mid-November, citing seniority treatment and pay which is below the cost of living. | "Seniority is the most important thing here," said striking worker Lisa Mengel in a video statement released by More Perfect Union.
(2025-01-07). Austria's far-right handed mandate to form government. newarab.com 
Austria's president tasked far-right leader Herbert Kickl with trying to form a government Monday, in a historic move after coalition talks that excluded the Freedom party (FPOe) collapsed. | While the far-right party has been part of Austria's government several times, it is the first time that it will lead coalition talks. | The FPOe topped the poll in September's national election for the first time ever, winning almost 29 percent of the vote but until now had been unable to find partners to govern. | After a one-hour-meeting, President Alexander Van der Bellen said he had tasked Kickl with trying to form a…
(2025-01-07). Delhi Election 2025: Polling on Feb 05, vote count on Feb 08. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Tuesday January 07, 2025 announced February 5 to be the date of Delhi assembly elections.
(2025-01-07). Kosovo election authority bans main ethnic Serb party from parliamentary vote. defenddemocracy.press Dec 23, 2024 Kosovo's election authority on Monday barred the main ethnic Serb party from competing in the upcoming parliamentary election, justifying the move by pointing to its nationalist stance and close ties to Serbia. The Central Election Commission declined to certify Kosovo's main ethnic Serb party, Srpska Lista, or Serb List. Some commission's members …
(2025-01-07). West Bank on the brink as Israel and Palestinian Authority attempt to crush resistance. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli officials threatened to turn the occupied West Bank into another Gaza as the first week of 2025 marked an escalation in resistance operations in retaliation for the non-stop Israeli crimes against Palestinians.
(2025-01-07). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-07). Why Some Israeli Hostages May Never Come Home. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Thank You, Cecilia Sala. pressenza.com To those who've said "She brought it on herself," we'd remind them that such remarks are more fitting for tabloids like Libero, Il Foglio (where Cecilia writes), or Il Giornale—publications that often spew harsh judgments and remain conveniently silent when journalists are jailed for exposing uncomfortable truths. Consider the cases of Julian Assange, Giuliana Sgrena, or Enzo Baldoni, who were either captured while doing their jobs as independent reporters or tragically killed, as is disturbingly common with the illegal state of Israel. In fact, Israel doesn't simply arrest inconvenient journalists—it…
(2025-01-07). The Revolutionary Writer Who Still Screams: Sa'edi's Legacy, Monarchist Desecration, and the Israeli Flag. lefteast.org 
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(2025-01-07). Israel Strengthens Defense Independence With Billion-Shekel Agreements. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). Yemen Launches Missile, Drone Strikes on US Aircraft Carrier, Israeli Targets. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's Armed Forces launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on Monday, striking an American aircraft carrier and multiple Israeli military sites.
(2025-01-07). 'Terrifying encounter': WFP condemns Israel's attack on Gaza aid convoy. presstv.ir The World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned the "horrifying" Israeli attack on its "clearly marked" convoy in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-07). Night of inferno: Israeli settlers storm West Bank villages, torch homes, vehicles. presstv.ir Israeli settlers shielded by the occupation troops storm several villages in the occupied West Bank, setting Palestinian homes, farms and vehicles on fire.
(2025-01-07). Gaza aid effort at 'breaking point', warns UN. aljazeera.com OCHA chief says attacks by Israeli troops and Palestinian groups stifling bid to save lives in war-torn enclave.
(2025-01-07). Raffi Berg: BBC Middle East editor exposed as CIA, Mossad collaborator. strategic-culture.su Asenior BBC editor at the center of an ongoing scandal into the network's systematic pro-Israel bias is, in fact, a former member of a CIA propaganda outfit, MintPress News can reveal. Raffi Berg, an Englishman who heads the BBC's Middle East desk, formerly worked for the U.S. State Department's Foreign Broadcast Information Service, a unit that, by his own admission, was a CIA front group.
(2025-01-07). Debt cancellation in the land of Canaan in the first millennium BC. cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Social justice, in particular in regard to the cancellation of debts that keep the poor enslaved to the rich, is a leitmotif in the history of ancient Israel.
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(2025-01-07). Hostage negotiators from the U.S., Canada and Europe arrive in Israel. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, IDF released names ‚ñ GAZA: List of hostages to be released in first stage of potential deal published; Hamas yet to confirm status of hostages ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. Envoy Hochstein in Beirut for Lebanon cease-fire monitoring meeting ‚ñ WEST BANK: Two killed in Israeli airstrike in the West Bank…
(2025-01-07). Two Israeli army officers killed in northern Gaza. haaretz.com An incident in northern Gaza left two soldiers dead and two seriously wounded. Capt. Eitan Israel Shiknazi, from the West Bank settlement of Eli is the 10th person from that community to be killed in the war.
(2025-01-07). Headlines for January 7, 2025. democracynow.org U.N.'s Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza Hit "Breaking Point" Amid Israeli Attacks on Aid Workers, Canada's Justin Trudeau Resigns as Liberal Party Leader and Prime Minister, Vice President Kamala Harris Certifies Donald Trump's 2024 Election Victory, Trump Seeks to Block Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Findings, Rudy Giuliani Found in Contempt of Court in Georgia Election Workers' Defamation Case, Biden Bans New Offshore Oil Drilling Along Most of U.S. Coastline, U.S. Transfers 11 Yemeni Prisoners from Guantánamo to Oman; 15 Prisoners Remain, Pentagon Reaches Historic Set…
(2025-01-07). How Israel is creating a power vacuum in Gaza to engineer chaos. newarab.com 
Since the first day of the Gaza war, Israel has declared that its primary goal is to Over the course of 14 months, Israel has destroyed more than 98 per cent of the Hamas-run government's headquarters in Gaza, including civilian police stations, and killed thousands of government and police personnel. | An estimated 45,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the war began, the vast majority women…
(2025-01-07). Palestinians choose to live in caves over leaving their land. newarab.com 
When Israeli forces However, Aware that Israel would a…
(2025-01-07). Anger over sacked Libya FM's revelations about Israel meeting. newarab.com 
Demonstrations against Libya's Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) erupted late on Monday in several parts of the country after Mangoush revealed that
(2025-01-07). Israel forces kill 3 in West Bank, settlers raid and torch homes. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed at least At least two Palestinian men
(2025-01-07). Israel must prepare for war with Turkey, gov committee warns. newarab.com 
A committee established by the The Nagel Committee issued a report on Monday detailing the defence budget and security strategy, where they raised concerns over Turkey's aspirations and possible future tensions with Is…
(2025-01-07). US to divert military aid from Egypt to Lebanon. newarab.com 
US President Joe Biden's administration will divert $95 million in military aid allocated for Egypt to Lebanon, which faces threats from Hezbollah and other non-state actors and is enforcing a ceasefire with Israel, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday. | The State Department notification to Congress of the planned shift calls the Lebanese armed forces "a key partner" in upholding the ceasefire signed with Israel at the end of November and prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its military strength. | The move comes after some of Biden's fellow Democrats in Congress expressed deep concerns about Egypt…
(2025-01-07). Venezuela arrests Israeli among 125 'mercenaries' in 'coup plot'. newarab.com 
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accused the suspects of being "mercenaries" hired by "external forces" ahead of Maduro's planned inauguration for a new six-year term on 10 January. | Among those detained, he said, were nationals from 16 countries, inc…
(2025-01-07). Western team pushes for Israeli researcher's release in Iraq. newarab.com 
A Western diplomatic team and local Iraqi parties are in "continuous contact" to secure the release of "Contacts are being conducted by a team from several countries, under the protection and coordination of an international coalition, in an informal manner, with Iraqi parties participating in the political process,…
(2025-01-07). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 28 Palestinians as hospital attacked. newarab.com 
Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians across Gaza over the past 24 hours as it continues its bombardment of the strip. | A series of airstrikes killed at least 28 Palestinians, including in north Gaza, which has been under a full siege since October. According to local medical sources, Palestinians were also killed in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Rafah in the south of the enclave. | The latest attacks in Gaza comes amid continued violence in the occupied West Bank where several Palestinians have been killed and others wounded by Israeli security forces. | According to various media reports, n…
(2025-01-07). Israel prepares to assist troops over mounting Gaza prosecutions. newarab.com 
The Israeli Israeli officials have begun coordinating with local law firms internationally to provide immediate legal assistance to Israeli officia…
(2025-01-07). Israel prevents detained Gaza hospital doctor from seeing lawyer. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). Israeli embassy was original target of 'Taylor Swift bomb plot'. newarab.com 
A An alleged plot by 19-year-old Beran Aliji, the chief suspect in the case, to detonate explosives at Taylor Swift concert at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium,…
(2025-01-07). US envoy says Israeli forces begin pullout from 2nd Lebanon town. newarab.com 
Visiting US envoy, It is the second such pullout since a
(2025-01-07). World Food Programme condemns Israeli attack on its Gaza convoy. newarab.com 
The UN's Condemning the "horrifying" and "unacceptable" incident, the WFP called again for "all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilian lives, and allow safe passage for humanitarian aid".
(2025-01-07). "Requiem for a Refugee Camp": Mosab Abu Toha on Destruction of Jabaliya, Abduction of Doctors & More. democracynow.org 
Israeli forces are continuing their unrelenting attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing scores of Palestinians in the first week of 2025 even as Israeli and Hamas officials resume talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a ceasefire. The official death toll in Gaza is nearing 46,000, although experts say the true figure is likely much higher. The United Nations has warned its efforts to bring humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip are at a "breaking point" after Israeli forces opened fire on a World Food Programme convoy over the weekend, and healthcare facilities across much of the territory are destro…
(2025-01-07). Will the world fall in love with nuclear power once more? grist.org
(2025-01-07). Nuclear Site in Central Iran under Protection in Air Defense Drill. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The air defense units attending a large-scale military exercise practiced tactics to protect the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran's central province of Isfahan.
(2025-01-07). IRGC Aerospace Force launches massive drills near Natanz nuclear facility. presstv.ir The Aerospace Force of the IRGC has launched massive 'Eqtedar 1403' drills in the central province of Isfahan.
(2025-01-07). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-07). At least 95 reported killed as powerful earthquake hits Tibet. aljazeera.com Many also injured as tremors felt as far away as Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
(2025-01-07). Earthquake hits Tibet's Shigatse: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Rescue efforts are under way after the earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
(2025-01-07). Dozens killed and injured in earthquake in China's Tibet. aljazeera.com Videos have captured the moments a powerful earthquake hit the Chinese region of Tibet, reportedly killing dozens.
(2025-01-07). Massive earthquake hits China's Tibet region, scores dead. ummid.com A massive earthquake struck China's Tibet region Tuesday January 07, 2025 leaving scores dead and hundreds injured.
(2025-01-07). Cuba reported record number of earthquakes in 2024. plenglish.com According to data published by SSN Director Enrique Diego Arango, this activity is due to the occurrence of two earthquakes: one on November 10 of 6.0 magnitude and another of 6.7 about 40 kilometers southeast of the town of Pilón, Granma province, and a 6.1-magnitude seism south of Guamá municipality, in Santiago de Cuba province, on December 23. | Both earth tremors occurred in a sector of the Oriente transform fault characterized by a predominant sliding movement along the left lateral course, the expert explained. | Since the seismic activity began on November 10, 8,873 aftershocks of both earthquakes have b…
(2025-01-07). Family urges Lebanon to free Egypt poet Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). West Bank Settlers Torch Palestinian Property After Deadly Shooting Attack. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Forecast 2025: roaring or tepid? cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Presidential Visit Good Opportunity to Expand Iran-Tajikistan Interaction: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The upcoming visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Tajikistan would be a great opportunity to expand cooperation between the two countries, Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-01-07). Challenges Can Be Settled with Help of Universities: Iranian President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described universities as one of the most important centers that can help resolve the country's problems.
(2025-01-07). Indonesia joins BRICS group of emerging economies. aljazeera.com Indonesia joins Russia, China and others in the group, which is viewed as a counterweight to the West.
(2025-01-07). North Korea says test of new hypersonic missile successful. aljazeera.com New intermediate-range hypersonic missile made with lighter materials making it more lethal, Pyongyang says.
(2025-01-07). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,048. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,048th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-07). Three feared dead in northeast India mine accident. aljazeera.com Rescue operations still under way as nine others remain trapped in flooded Assam coal mine.
(2025-01-07). US transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman. aljazeera.com Amnesty International welcomed the transfer but said Guantanamo would remain a 'glaring, longstanding stain' on the US.
(2025-01-07). No food, no sleep, no hope in Gaza. aljazeera.com Even those who are supposed to help and bring relief in Gaza are falling into despair.
(2025-01-07). UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy. aljazeera.com In response, ECB proposes an 'ICC-wide' action against Afghanistan over the Taliban's crackdown on women.
(2025-01-07). Lavrov Elaborated On Russia's Approach To The Global Systemic Transition. pressenza.com It envisages helping developing countries rebalance their relations with the West while avoiding the neocolonial pitfalls for the 'green agenda' that's being weaponized as a ploy to entrap them. | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov elaborated on his country's approach to the global systemic transition in an interview with
(2025-01-07). US-India: Diamonds Are Not Forever. Modi's Gift to Biden. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-07). U.S.-India: Diamonds are not forever. strategic-culture.su By M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The US state department disclosed on Thursday in an accounting of gifts…
(2025-01-07). Take Your Money and Shove it: The Second Long Telegram, US Aid, and Russia's Economic Trauma. globalresearch.ca "It was as if the West's central philosophical commitment to limited government was extirpated by a crude economic determinism that insisted on no government in Russia." —Peter J. Stavrakis, Diplomatic advisors and analysts are …
(2025-01-07). Meditations On Bono Receiving The Presidential Medal Of Freedom From Joe Biden. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Hague fugitive Joe Biden
(2025-01-07). Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS, boosting Global South unity and economic cooperation. peoplesdispatch.org The world's fourth most populous country and Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia, joined BRICS as a full member. The development was announced by Brazil which holds the presidency of the multilateral organization for 2025 on Monday, January 6. The move fosters hope for strengthening BRICS' efforts to democratize global politics and enhance South-South cooperation. | Indonesia, with a population of over 280 million, is the fourth most populous country in the world following India, China, and the US. It also boasts the largest economy in Southeast Asia, with a GDP exceeding USD 1.3 trillion. | Indonesia's m…
(2025-01-07). Goals Behind Trump's Tariffs: Cut Taxes on Rich & Escalate New Cold War on China. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). China, Forward-Looking — 2025 and Beyond. globalresearch.ca The Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China (RDCY) has successfully completed several studies in 2024 which contributed to China's success story for 2024 and, in addition had an international flair. | Main studies included, | Policy briefs for …
(2025-01-07). The Unbearably Short Life of an Anti-War Movement. counterpunch.org 
"The thing that is to be supported, and the force that is to support it should stand in geometrical proportion to each other" cardinal Richelieu, cited by Henry Kissinger "Nothing is thoroughly real, therefore everything is permitted" — Hassan I. Sabbah, Persian leader of the assassins, in Vladimir Bartol's novel Alamut. Even if it had
(2025-01-07). The Military to Prison Pipeline: Trading One Uniform for Another. counterpunch.org 
Like old soldiers around the country, a group of former service members gathered in Crest Hill, Illinois to remember fallen comrades on Memorial Day, 2024. Several months later, The Veteran, a newspaper published by Vietnam Veterans Against the War, ran a photo of the event they attended. It shows a multi-generational group of men—white, Black
(2025-01-07). Hell and High Water: the Year in Climate Chaos. defenddemocracy.press 
By Jeffrey St. Clair Dec 20, 2024 2024 will be the warmest year on record, the year warming topped 1.5 degrees Celsius. It's the year the US set new oil and gas production records, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. It's a year that saw the US re-elect a climate denier who vows to double US …
(2025-01-07). A War Against Meaning. counterpunch.org 
Our ability to make and tell stories is what makes us human. That's also how we deal with suffering and pain and loss. But stories have an arc; there is a return from the abyss. Terrible, tragic things happen, even things which we might never heal from, but people change and adapt and weave the terrible into the story of their life. People die, but their influence lives on, their memory is celebrated and valued by those who knew and loved them. People suffer but they learn something and grow from their experiences, somehow, however awful they are. 'Your gift will come from your wound,' as the storytellers say.
(2025-01-07). Jimmy Carter Was Not a Peacemaker When He Was President, Only After. covertactionmagazine.com The former Georgia governor presided over the largest peacetime increase in the military budget in U.S. history and inspired the growth of Islamic terrorism by arming the Afghan mujahadin in order to provoke a Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The media predictably sugarcoated Jimmy Carter's record following his passing on December 28, 2024. The New York …
(2025-01-07). Thank You, Dr. Fauci: A documentary that investigates the origin of covid. expose-news.com The October 2024 documentary 'Thank You, Dr. Fauci' was directed by award-winning documentarian Jenner Furst. The documentary investigates the origins of the covid-19 pandemic, delving into the role of Dr. Anthony Fauci …
(2025-01-07). First death from H5N1 "bird flu" in the US occurs amid surge in multiple infectious diseases. wsws.org The death comes as multiple infectious diseases are surging throughout the US, including the 10th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and major spikes in seasonal influenza, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and whooping cough.
(2025-01-07). Renowned Oncologist: 'Evil' COVID 'Vaccines' Caused 'Turbo Cancer' 'Explosion'. globalresearch.ca 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 …
(2025-01-07). The Militia and the Mole: Reporter Josh Kaplan on How a Freelance Vigilante Infiltrated U.S. Militias. democracynow.org 
We speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Joshua Kaplan about his latest blockbuster article for ProPublica chronicling the rise of a "freelance vigilante" through the ranks of the right-wing militia movement in an effort to surveil and disrupt their operations. Kaplan's source, a wilderness survival trainer named John Williams, says he went undercover after being shocked by the January 6 insurrection, when members of the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and other armed right-wing groups led the riot at the U.S. Capitol. "He's an extraordinarily talented liar," Kaplan says of Willi…
(2025-01-07). WaPo Kills Cartoon That Mocked the Boss—and Trump. fair.org 
The cartoon that was rejected by the Washington Post, definitely not because it portrayed Post owner Jeff Bezos in an unflattering light. | When Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize—winning Washington Post cartoonist, submitted a draft sketch But after watching a parade of Big Tech CEOs jet down to Mar-a-Lago to pay homage—and millions of dollars—to Trump, a cartoon depicting these groveling billionaires must…
(2025-01-07). The US is Manufacturing Doubt about Gaza's Famine. libya360.wordpress.com Bryce Greene Palestinians struggling with hunger wait in line to receive meals distributed by charities in Khan Younis, on January 1 , 2025. (Photo: Abdullah Abu Al-Khair/APA Images) On December 23rd, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWSN), a project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) released a report warning of a "famine scenario"…
(2025-01-07). CBS 'edits out Gaza reference' in Kate Winslet interview. newarab.com 
The interview, which aired on 24 September 2024, saw Winslet talk about her role as American photojournalist and war correspondent Lee Miller in the movie 'Lee'. | During the interview Winslet spoke about the importance of Miller's work,…
(2025-01-07). Michael Moore backs Gaza film 'From Ground Zero' amid US release. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). Unlocking Nerve Health with Holistic Neuropathy Solutions. globalresearch.ca Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a widespread complication of diabetes, leading to nerve damage that causes pain and numbness, significantly affecting quality of life | Holistic treatments for DPN include vitamin supplementation, exercise, and stress relief techniques, which may provide additional …
(2025-01-07). Who Is the Historical Jesus? BॠYin Râ Explains. globalresearch.ca We recently published an article on Three Sages entitled "A Personal Testimony: The Light of Jesus Amid Talmudic Darkness." The article was written by a Jewish man, "Mi-cha-el," who had converted to Christianity while living in an Orthodox Jewish community …
(2025-01-07). Selected Articles: Technology to Manipulate the Human Brain. globalresearch.ca 
By The German secret services intended to provoke new investigation of …
(2025-01-07). 'Delay, Deny, Defend' Author: Americans' Rage at Insurers Goes Beyond Health Coverage. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). AMR could kill 39 mn people by 2050. ummid.com Millions of lives are at stake due to use of Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR, also called as Superbugs, but these lives could be averted by better healthcare and invention of new antibiotics, The Guardian reported.
(2025-01-07). How Elon Musk is ushering in a new era of global far-right power. newarab.com 
The Nazis first entered regional power in 1930. It was in the Eastern state of Thuringia where the Nazis first held ministerial-level posts. Three years later, Adolf Hitler became chancellor. | Nearly a century on, the far-right in Germany is once again in the ascendancy. Echoing this dark history, last September, on the very date Adolf Hitler invaded Poland, a far-right party won a regional election for the first time in Germany's post-war history. | The anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) won
(2025-01-07). La NATO si espande in Europa: i timori dei Paesi "in prima linea" si avvereranno? strategic-culture.su Il circolo vizioso delle difficoltà economiche, dei disordini sociali e della polarizzazione politica potrebbe diventare una minaccia che mina l'unità dell'Europa nel suo complesso. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: <...
(2025-01-07). Norman Solomon: Genocidal President, Genocidal Politics. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). Cuba: Longina Sings Corona Festival to be dedicated to Marta Valdés. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The 29th edition of the Longina Sings Corona Festival will be dedicated to National Music Award Winner Marta Valdés, organizers informed in this central Cuban city on Monday.
(2025-01-07). Nicaragua reports fewer dengue cases. plenglish.com Managua, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Nicaragua reported an 18-percent decrease in confirmed dengue cases compared to the previous week, as a result of a campaign against that disease.
(2025-01-07). Ukraine deliberately provokes rift between Russia and Azerbaijan. unitedworldint.com Kyiv tries to make use of the recent airline accident. By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190AR passenger jet en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 24. The tragedy was apparently caused by a provocation by Ukraine, supported by the West. That day the plane with 67 passengers …
(2025-01-07). Ukraine deliberately provokes rift between Russia and Azerbaijan. uwidata.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190AR passenger jet en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 24. The tragedy was apparently caused by a provocation by Ukraine, supported by the West. That day the plane with 67 passengers was flying from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the Russian …
(2025-01-07). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-07). Tolstoy, Yashin, Dostoevsky and Russia's other immortals rock on. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-07). Azerbaijan leader says Russia 'guilty' over deadly plane crash. newarab.com 
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after being diverted from a scheduled landing in the southern Russian city of Grozny. | Moscow has admitted its air defences were operational in the area…
(2025-01-07). 'Trudeau Is Finished': Canadian Prime Minister Resigns After Support Collapses. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). Why Didn't NYT Tell Us What Ben Smith Stood to Gain From His Media Reporting? scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Unions for 15,000 Ontario provincial education workers say they could strike or begin protests by January 9, while 3,000 Pratt and Whitney aircraft workers held a demonstration against the imposition of unpaid furlough days.
(2025-01-07). L'Équateur ouvre ses portes à l'armée américaine. thealtworld.com Après les informations sur la présence militaire américaine au Panama (et les déclarations ultérieures de Donald Trump selon lesquelles il rendrait le canal de Panama aux Etats-Unis), l'activité du Pentagone s'est manifestée de manière spectaculaire en Équateur. | On a appris que le président équatorien Daniel Noboa cédait les àÆles Galápagos aux États-Unis pour qu'elles servent de base militaire. Le 10 décembre 2024, le projet de sécurité intégrée pour la région des àÆles et les instructions pour la mise en ≈ìuvre des accords de coopération entre l'Équateur et les États-Unis ont été appr…
(2025-01-07). New Zealand government, opposition parties glorify deceased Māori Party founder. wsws.org The embrace of Māori Party founder Tariana Turia by the National Party-ACT-NZ First coalition government and the opposition Labour and Green parties underscores the party's reactionary record and the right-wing character of its racial identity politics.
(2025-01-07). Oklahoma governor threatens to withhold high school diplomas. wsws.org Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has been recently promoting his "Classrooms to Careers" initiative, which would alter high school graduation requirements to ensure students are enrolled in a college, trade school, or the military, sparking outrage among parents, teachers and students.
(2025-01-07). Far-right Austrian Freedom Party on the verge of heading the government. wsws.org President Alexander van der Bellen, a former Green Party member, met with Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl on Monday and officially tasked him with forming a government.
(2025-01-07). California's Exxon Lawsuit Is Guided More By Symbols Than Actions. wattsupwiththat.com The lawsuit also seems to neglect the enormous benefits that plastics have brought to ordinary people, including Californians. Despite ongoing challenges with recycling, plastics are attractive because they are extremely versatile, cheap to manufacture, and possess many unique properties that make them preferable to alternative materials that are not always as practical to use or even better for the environment.
(2025-01-07). Is Wind Power Cheaper Than Gas? wattsupwiththat.com Even then wind power costs are understated, because we should add on the cost of grid upgrades, projected at over £100 billion, or at least the appropriate share for the extra 26 GW. | We know that wind power already on the system costs considerably more than the BEIS' optimistic calculations. But even using these for new wind farms, it is clear that CCGT is much cheaper.
(2025-01-07). Rapid Support Forces kill Sudanese journalist Hanan Adam. defenddemocracy.press Dec 11, 2024 The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed Sudanese journalist Hanan Adam and her brother Youssef Adam in their home in the village of Wad Al-Asha, in the countryside of Al Madina Arab in the South Gezira locality. Hanan Adam was a journalist at the Ministry of Culture and Information in the Gezira state …
(2025-01-07). The downward spiral of Ukraine in 2024 will only continue in 2025. defenddemocracy.press Throughout 2024, Ukraine and its armed forces have been shaken by corruption scandals, primarily related to orders of military supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) but also related to the embezzlement of funds which Western countries provided for the functioning of the Ukrainian state. By Dmitri Kovalevich Dec 28, 2024 2024 was a year …
(2025-01-07). Christlike in word and deed. anabaptistworld.org One day 15 years ago, when I was 18, my father returned from a mission trip to ≠Kachise town. Kachise is 112 miles from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where my family lives. My father, Haile Gelan, went to Kachise to coordinate church leader elections and to teach and preach in Bekeabawima Meserete Kristos Church.
(2025-01-07). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Nigel Farage brutally mocked after now claiming he can raise funds without Musk. leftfootforward.org A week is a long time in politics. Farage had only last month been boasting about how great his relationship with Elon Musk was, as the far-right party courted the tech billionaire's support. | It was reported that Musk was considering making a game changing donation to Reform UK, in order to help boost the party before the next general election. And yet over the weekend it all turned sour as Musk turned on Farage, claiming that the Clacton MP did not have what it takes to lead the party. | The pair have had a disagreement over the far-right former leader of the English Defence League, Tommy Robinson. Musk has…
(2025-01-07). Nigel Farage plans to jet off to U.S. AGAIN for Trump's inauguration and so he can repair relationship with Elon Musk. leftfootforward.org When was the last time anyone saw him in his constituency?
(2025-01-07). Construction Workers in Delhi Struggle to Meet Their Basic Needs. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-07). EcoWaste Coalition: It's High Time to Toughen Firecracker Laws to Prevent Senseless Injuries and Deaths; Curb Toxic Pollution. pressenza.com 
7 January 2025, Quezon City. The environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition bewailed the rise in the number of people, especially young children, who were injured or killed in firecracker-related incidents, prompting it to call for stronger regulations to prevent these senseless injuries and deaths. | As the Department of Health (DOH) concluded its surveillance on incidents involving the ignition of firecrackers and fireworks, the EcoWaste Coalition lamented the 38 percent increase in related injuries from 610 in 2024 to 843 in 2025, plus three deaths due to firecrackers and one death due to a str…
(2025-01-07). Heavy rains expected in the eastern part of the country. sanews.gov.za Heavy rains expected in the eastern part of the country | As holidaymakers continue make their way home, heavy rain and thundershowers are expected to continue affecting the eastern parts of the country. | South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecaster, Tokelo Chiloane, told SAnews on Tuesday that 80% showers and thundershowers were expected across the eastern part of the country, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal, while 60% and 30% to zero rain was expected in other provinces. | "We have an Orange Level 5 weather warning for the Zululand District Municipality in KZN, which can lead to fl…
(2025-01-07). Western Cape invites youth to apply for YearBeyond Programme. sanews.gov.za Western Cape invites youth to apply for YearBeyond Programme | The Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport Department has invited unemployed youth to apply for the YearBeyond Programme to gain valuable working experience while also giving back to their communities. | YearBeyond is a youth in service partnership between government, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), donors and non-governmental organisations. | Initiated in the Western Cape, the national programme provides unemployed youth, aged 18 to 25, with meaningful work experience and a pathway to further studies or work, while at the same time en…
(2025-01-07). Deputy Ministers engage communities affected by crime. sanews.gov.za Deputy Ministers engage communities affected by crime | The Police Ministry, led by the Deputy Ministers of Police Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo, will on Tuesday lead a crime prevention imbizo in communities affected by high levels of crime. | According to police, the purpose of the community engagements is to find lasting solutions to communities affected by gun and gang violence. | The engagements will start at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis on Tuesday and proceed to Sophumelela Secondary School in Samora Machel on Wednesday. | Meanwhile, through its high-density operations, commonly known as Operation…
(2025-01-07). Eighteen die in N3 collision. sanews.gov.za Eighteen die in N3 collision | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) would like to reiterate its call to motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions. | This follows a multi-vehicle collision that claimed 18 lives on the N3 between Van Reenen and Tugela Plaza. | A truck, a minibus and light motor vehicle collided, resulting in the death of 13 adults and five children. One baby escaped with serious injuries. | The crash happened in rainy and misty conditions. | "Members of the National Traffic Police and the South African Police Service worked the whole night to clear the scene…
(2025-01-07). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). McDonald's boss in meltdown as 1 in 2 outlets face legal action. leftfootforward.org The CEO of McDonald's, Alistair Macrow, was forced to face the music as MPs grilled him on harassment allegations brought forward by over 700 workers at the fast food chain. | Liam Byrne MP, the chair of the select committee, asked Macrow: "Has McDonald's basically become a predator's paradise?". | Macrow said the fast-food giant's new approach to harassment is 'working', despite 700 workers filing legal claims over abuse at work. | According to Macrow, the company has strengthened its standards and adopted a "robust and industry-leading" approach to tackling harassment. In addition, he described McDonald's as…
(2025-01-07). 10 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Likes in 2025 (Real & Cheap). moguldom.com Engagement is a hot commodity on Instagram. The more you have, the more valuable your account becomes. But there's just one problem: getting likes is hard. You're competing against billions of other users — 2 billion to be exact. So, what can you do to get more likes? Along with creating great content your audience …
(2025-01-07). Victoria Australia's Proposed Anti-protest Law a Fundamental Attack on Civil Liberties. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-07). Social Equality Minister Faces Allegations of Fraud, Watchdog Urges Investigation. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). ASEAN will be an irrelevant sideshow with all the action in BRICS. onlineopinion.com.au In 2025, Malaysia became the chair of ASEAN, taking over from the Lao PDR. At the same time, Malaysia becomes a partner country under the new tier below full membership in BRICs.
(2025-01-07). Will BOM bomb its forecasts and could AI do better? onlineopinion.com.au As we head into 2025 with Australia living up to its reputation of a land of huge weather contrasts, our farmers are not the only people wondering if our national weather forecaster, the Bureau of Meteorology, will get it right this year.
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(2025-01-07). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2025-01-07). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-07). US relocates 11 detainees from Guantanamo to Oman after over 20 years without charge. presstv.ir The Pentagon has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from its notorious Guantanamo Bay detention center to Oman after holding them for more than two decades without charge.
(2025-01-07). 9 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers in 2025 (Real & Cheap). moguldom.com TikTok is a social network many people love — and some hate. But one thing is for sure: With over 1.5 billion monthly active users, it's a mistake to avoid using the platform if you want to grow a brand. Growth continues to skyrocket and four billion people have downloaded TikTok's app. But if you …
(2025-01-07). 12 Best Sites to Buy YouTube Views in 2025 (Real & Instant). moguldom.com YouTube is how over 2.5 billion people will get their entertainment in 2024. People want to follow budding creators who put out original content. But YouTube's algorithm makes it hard for you to get noticed until you start: And it can take some creators a year or more of consistent posting to receive the engagement …
(2025-01-07). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [42 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. By Allah! The Salafi Dawah did not spread in recent times, as well as in the past, except at the hands of people who are scholars, wise and forbearing people who embody the methodology of the Messenger — peace and blessings of Allah …
(2025-01-07). What must I give someone I genuinely love? salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. A Conversation Between Imam Al-Albani, may Allah have mercy upon him, and others The Arabic text of this article was shared by our close companion and friend, Ustadh Abu Tasneem (Mushaf Al-Banghali), who suggested that I share it in the English language. May …
(2025-01-07). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [43 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. We do not say that there are people of Ijtihad amongst the proponents innovation in religious matters because they are followers of (vain) desires, and Allah and His Messenger have testified to this. The misguided innovator in religious matters stirs up discord and …
(2025-01-07). The Importance of Tawheed — LIVE Lecture. salaficentre.com 
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(2025-01-07). One million dead claim justice. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-07). India's 'Neighborhood First' Testament Fails Bangladesh. pressenza.com Ancient India's visionary strategist Chanakya gave six-fold policy deals on war and peace with the neighboring states, how a king should assess his power, and what actions he needed to take to deal with the states. | Nearly 2316 years ago, the Indian philosopher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor professed diplomatic principles that still have relevance in modern diplomacy. | Chanakya who lived around 300 BCE was a key figure in the establishment of the glorious Mauryan Empire and is known for writing Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on politics and economics. | Unfortunately, the South Block in New De…
(2025-01-07). Islamophobia vs. antisemitism: Deutsche Welle's double standard. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96. newarab.com 
His death was confirmed by his daughter Le Pen, who had been in a care home for several weeks, died at midday (1100 GMT) Tuesday "surrounded b…
(2025-01-07). Morocco, Spain custom deal turns autonomous Melilla 'Moroccan'. newarab.com 
After nearly three years of protracted negotiations, However, within the enclaves, officials and merchants fear Madrid has given Rabat a foothold in the autonomous territories— at least trade wise. | For the…
(2025-01-07). Saudi Arabia presses man to give up US citizenship over tweets. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has forced a Florida retiree to try to renounce his American citizenship after jailing him over social media posts critical of the kingdom's crown prince, according to the man's son. | The retiree, 74-year-old Saad Almadi, is one of at least four dual Saudi-American nationals who accuse Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's The alleged tactic by a key strategic partner of…
(2025-01-07). Wrestlers get ready to rumble in Riyadh as Saudi wins WWE bout. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). French police arrest three Algerians over social media posts. newarab.com 
A police dragnet in France has swept up three Imad Ould Brahim, a 31-year-old video blogger known as Imad Tintin, reportedly urged his followers to "burn alive, kill and rape" in France and was taken into cus…
(2025-01-07). Iran executed over 30 women in 2024 amid punishment surge. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). Iraq approves Basra-Haditha pipeline amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
The The pipeline, estimated to cost 5.97 trillion Iraqi dinars…
(2025-01-07). Sudan lifts force majeure on oil to Port Sudan. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital in bid to quell tensions. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). US transfers 11 Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo to Oman. newarab.com 
The The transfer was the latest and biggest
(2025-01-07). Self immolation attempts by two youths as Pithampur protest gains momentum. ummid.com Following the transfer of abandoned Union Carbide pesticide factory's hazardous waste from Bhopal for incineration to Pithampur the whole city is on the boil.
(2025-01-07). Convictions in 2018 Kasganj Communal Riots. ummid.com Most of those arrested in the Kasganj Communal Riot Case appeared to be innocent Muslims who were detained arbitrarily by the police.
(2025-01-07). Eye pupil size helps understand memory function. ummid.com A team of researchers from Cornell University in the US in a new study found that the size of the eye pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories…
(2025-01-07). Bastar Journalist found murdered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. ummid.com New Year has brought sad news for the Indian media fraternity as a young scribe was found murdered in Bijapur locality of Chhattisgarh State on Friday January 03, 2025.
(2025-01-07). One Nation One Subscription — Steps to Join. ummid.com The Government of India has started online registration for One Nation One Subscription, popularly known as ONOS Scheme, through the official website onos.gov.in.
(2025-01-07). Saffron Policing at Hyderabad Book Fair. ummid.com The Saffron Policing at the Hyderabad Book Fair serves as a stark reminder of the growing intolerance toward intellectual freedom and pluralistic discourse in society.
(2025-01-07). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-07). Watch: The video that landed European tourists in Dubai Police net. ummid.com The European tourists, who have been at the centre of a massive outrage following a video showing them mocking a Muslim couple went viral, finally landed in Dubai Police net.
(2025-01-07). Budget 2025: Expectations of Real Estate Sector. ummid.com As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, to be announced in February 2025, the real estate sector is pinning high hopes on the Modi 3.0 regime.
(2025-01-07). In a first, female teachers surpass males in India. ummid.com For the first time in India, female teachers have surpassed their male counterparts in terms of numbers, according to the latest government data.
(2025-01-07). India registers first HMPV positive patient in Bengaluru. ummid.com An 8-month-old baby was found to be positive with HMPV in Bengaluru, making it the first such case in India.
(2025-01-07). Remembering Madhu Limaye On His Death Anniversary. ummid.com Madhu Limaye (1st May 1922-8th January 1995) was one of the most distinguished personalities of modern India who played a pivotal role in the freedom movement and later in the liberation of Goa from the Portuguese.
(2025-01-07). Toxic Waste Disposal Case: MP HC Defers Hearing to Feb 18. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh High Court has deferred the hearing on a petition challenging the state govt's decision to incinerate Union Carbide's hazardous waste in Pithampur.
(2025-01-07). Authorities confirm first human bird flu death in U.S. ummid.com The Health Authorities in the United States have confirmed the first bird flu death in the state of Louisiana.
(2025-01-07). GATE 2025 Admit Card Released, Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) on its official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
(2025-01-07). Trump wants Canada to be 51st state of U.S. ummid.com U.S. President Elect Donald Trump Monday January 6, 2025 reiterated his long-term suggestion of making Canada the 51st state of the United States.
(2025-01-07). Watch: Makkah Haram, Masjid Nabawi flooded after heavy rains. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi, The Prophet Mosque, in Madinah Munawwarah have been flooded after heavy rains last night.
(2025-01-07). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-07). Important Aspects of Change World Needs to Address. ummid.com While world discourse on various issues has increased as never before with the rapid spread of media, social media, research institutions and think-tanks, at the same time, it is disturbing to realize that the most important issues and tasks are getting increasingly neglected.
(2025-01-07). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-07). Bamasaba students issue ultimatum to Inzu Ya Masaba. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPNDENT | The Bamasaba National Students Association has given Inzu Ya Masaba an ultimatum of 10 days to resolve ongoing issues within the organization. The association leaders made these remarks on Monday during a press conference at Sky Hotel in Malukhu, Mbale City. Inzu Ya Masaba is currently embroiled in controversy …
(2025-01-07). Luwero stuck with sh740 million debt for road works after Ramathan Ggoobi declines to pay. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero District are grappling with a sh740 million debt related to road works after the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development rejected their request to settle the amount. The debt dates back to 2014, when the district contracted Busenvi Enterprises Limited for sh522 million to construct …
(2025-01-07). Norwegian PM raises concern over Musk's political influence. independent.co.ug 
OSLO | Xinhua | Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has expressed concern over the potential influence of billionaire Elon Musk on democratic processes, criticizing his involvement in the internal affairs of other nations. In an interview with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) on Monday, Store said, "I find it concerning that a man with …
(2025-01-07). Pader seeks agricultural lab to improve productivity. independent.co.ug 
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District is pushing to establish an Integrated Agricultural Laboratory as part of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project. The facility would provide essential diagnostic services for pests, diseases, and soil health, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the region. The district has identified three potential sites that …
(2025-01-07). Pastor arrested after patient he tried to heal through prayer dies. independent.co.ug 
Pallisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A pastor of the Pentecostal Church has been arrested after a patient he withdrew from treatment, died as he prayed for miraculous healing for him. The incident occurred on Sunday when 36-year-old Sam Okoya, a resident of Cheele village, Oukoto Parish, Gogonyo Sub-County in Pallisa District, developed stomach complications and …
(2025-01-07). What you need to know about new digital number plates. independent.co.ug 
Owners or importers will be required to pay a total of 714,300 shillings for the digital registration plate, while replacing an old plate with a new one costs 150,000. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Monday, January 6, marked the rollout of the third phase of the Motor Vehicle Digital Registration Number Plates, targeting both …
(2025-01-07). African Union Commission Summit on Agriculture Kicks off Thursday in Kampala. plusnews.ug 
The African Union Commission is organizing the Extraordinary Summit on…
(2025-01-07). Kenyan Lawyer Karua Granted Temporary Practicing Certificate to Represent Besigye. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Law Council has unanimously reversed its earlier decision and granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate. This decision allows Karua to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale in the General Court Martial today Monday. The council had previously denied Karua's application last month, citing incomplete documentation and political concerns. …
(2025-01-07). One Suspected Robber Killed in Nateete. plusnews.ug 
Police in Nateete have foiled a robbery attempt at two Fortebet betting companies, leading to the death of one suspect. The incident unfolded on January 6, 2025, when a group of armed men attempted to rob the establishments along Nateete Masaka Road. According to Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, the suspects, armed with …
(2025-01-07). Patient Dies During Prayer Session, Pastor Arrested. plusnews.ug 
A patient has died in a Pentecostal Church while receiving prayer, prompting police to take action and arrest the lead pastor and a senior church member. The incident occurred on Sunday when 36-year-old Sam Okoya, a resident of Cheele village, Oukoto Parish, Gogonyo Sub-County in Pallisa District, developed stomach complications and malaria. Okoya was initially …
(2025-01-07). Police Recovers 31 Stolen Vehicle Number Plates. plusnews.ug 
At least 31 motor vehicle number plates have been recovered in various parts of Kampala after the arrest of a suspected serial thief. The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) working with police in Kajjansi arrested Brian Mumbere following several complaints from drivers and car owners. Mumbere led police to areas of Zana, Bunamwaya, and Ngobe, …
(2025-01-07). Commotion at Military Court as Besigye Supporters are Turned Away. plusnews.ug 
Dozens of supporters of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is facing charges of illegal possession of ammunition and firearms, were chased away from the Court Martial premises on Tuesday. The supporters, donning blue and white t-shirts emblazoned with slogans such as "Free Besigye Now," "Freedom for All," "Abducted in Kenya," and images of Besigye and Abeid …
(2025-01-07). Sudan War: Prioritize Ending Conflict in New Year. plusnews.ug 
Sudan's war, by dint of sheer numbers displaced and hungry, is the world's most devastating. Some 12 million Sudanese — more than a third of the pre-war population — have fled their homes. More than half face acute food shortages, with parts of the Darfur region suffering famine. UN officials describe rates of sexual violence …
(2025-01-07). The BBC is Wrong, Individuals' Sacrifices Will Not Save a Planet That Doesn't Need Saving Anyway. wattsupwiththat.com Looking at how many of the most prominent and elite climate scolds actually live their lives as opposed to what they preach for others, one suspects that they will keep eating their meat heavy four star meals, filling their room-sized walk-in closets with expensive haute couture clothes and shoes seasonally. They will continue to drive powerful fossil fuel cars while keeping an electric vehicle as a backup status symbol to trot out at green virtue signaling publicity events, and take their private jets to luxurious locations around the world, while paying pet sitters to feed their pure bred "animal companions" th…
(2025-01-07). Paul Mason's latest job exposes him as the shameless grifter he is. thecanary.co Under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party, journalist Paul Mason managed to make it look like he was on the left. But with his support for Keir Starmer's hostile takeover of the party, he soon showed his true colours. And now, he has left absolutely no doubt about where he stands. Because as Declassified […] | By
(2025-01-07). Invasive lobular carcinoma: a silent killer the Labour government is failing to act upon. thecanary.co Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is the second most common type of breast cancer, representing up to 15% of all breast cancers cases, and is the sixth most prevalent cancer among women. This type of cancer may be hard to detect with a screening mammogram or ultrasound, as it spreads in straight lines rather than forming […] | By
(2025-01-07). 10 Reasons to Consider Studying in America. thecanary.co For UK citizens pondering their future education, studying in the United States can open doors to countless opportunities. While the idea of crossing the Atlantic for higher education might seem daunting, the benefits often outweigh the challenges. Here are ten reasons why applying to US colleges could be the right decision for you: 1. World-Class […] | By
(2025-01-07). 2025 is going to be a rough year for disabled people. We've got to be ready. thecanary.co The year has barely started but already disabled people are on our guard for more attacks. And we've got good right to be, too. In the last few months since the Labour Party came into power we've seen hatred for disabled people steadily rise. While it was definitely fueled by the last iteration of the […] | By
(2025-01-07). DWP staff bonuses topped £11 MILLION — just as it plunged countless people into poverty. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire once again. This time, it's around it giving civil servants bonuses of up to £14,000. However, the right-wing corporate media framing of the story isn't quite right — because it was disabled people who suffered at the expense of civil servants. It wasn't a […] | By
(2025-01-07). Now Elon Musk is sharing racist disinformation about a Green Party politician. thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece from Muslim Greens on Mothin Ali, the so-called 'Hero of Harehills' who intervened during the 2024 riots there but was then subject to racism by the far-right, which also pushed disinformation that he was involved The billionaire class — like Elon Musk — will stop at nothing to […] | By
(2025-01-07). St John Ambulance issues stark warning over workplace health in 2025. thecanary.co England's leading first aid charity St John Ambulance has declared 2025 the year of holistic workplace health, warning that organisations must proactively address outdated approaches to first aid in the workplace to best protect their employees. St John Ambulance: first aid is not what it used to be As businesses reopen for the first full […] | By
(2025-01-07). Health Minister to assess flood-hit hospital. sanews.gov.za Health Minister to assess flood-hit hospital | Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will visit the General De La Rey Hospital in Lichtenburg on Tuesday to assess the extent of the damage to the hospital. | This follows reports of the flooding of three hospitals in the North West province. | The Minister will be accompanied by the provincial MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, and a technical team from the national head office, including engineers, to assess the damage and develop an intervention plan. | "In response to reports of the flooding of three hospitals in the North West province, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoa…
(2025-01-07). The Maldives: The Future of Climate Change. fpif.org A prime example of the existential risks posed by climate change is the Maldives, a republic of 1,192 coral islands dispersed around the Indian Ocean. The Maldives, which have an average height of only 1.5 meters above sea level, are particularly susceptible to catastrophic weather events and increasing sea levels. | Rising sea levels, projected to increase by up to one meter by the end of the century, could submerge significant portions of the country. Approximately 80 percent of the islands are less than one meter above mean sea level, leaving them at risk of being entirely submerged or rendered uninhabitable d…
(2025-01-07). As Woman Burned Alive on NYC Subway Car, Bystanders Watched. defenddemocracy.press Dec 24, 2024 New Yorkers have long been haunted by the story of Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old bartender who was raped and stabbed outside her apartment building in Queens in 1964. The most harrowing part of the story came two weeks after the murder, when the New York Times published an article that claimed some …
(2025-01-07). How a Community Collaborative in Arkansas Is Pioneering Solutions to Long-Standing Social Problems. pressenza.com Sankofa Village Arkansas is building an "intentional community centering Black healing, liberation, and regeneration." | By Damon Orion | Redlining, exclusionary zoning, and predatory lending schemes have put prospective Black homeowners at a
(2025-01-07). Ex-MP who banned asylum seekers from attending constituency surgeries defects to Reform UK. leftfootforward.org Former Tory MP Marco Longhi claimed he was putting "our people" first by refusing to help asylum seekers in his constituency…
(2025-01-07). Conociendo a Reytel Oro, el César de Renacer. cubadebate.cu Casi al concluir la telenovela Renacer, aún hay personajes que nos mantienen a la expectativa, pues resulta difícil entenderlos. Uno de ellos, sin dudas, es César, cuyas actitudes y "características" nos han llegado a sorprender, pues así no suelen ser los cubanos de estos tiempos.
(2025-01-07). Nanociencia y nanotecnología: Centro de Estudios Avanzados, estratégico en el desarrollo científico y tecnológico de Cuba (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El CEA, en La Habana, es estratégico para el desarrollo científico nacional. Su director destaca la concepción de "plataforma abierta multidisciplinaria con tecnología de punta, en algunos casos tecnología que, por sus prestaciones, es única en el país, y laboratorios con potencialidades para desarrollar investigaciones que antiguamente requerían salir al extranjero por largos periodos de tiempo y que hoy podemos hacer en Cuba".
(2025-01-07). Los multimillonarios se preparan para tomar el poder en Washington. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Una vez más, los medios corporativos, como lo hicieron durante la campaña electoral, no se están enfocando en los temas que son importantes para la clase trabajadora estadounidense. Mientras los multimillonarios se preparan para tomar el control directo del gobierno en Washington y usar ese control para darse enormes recortes de impuestos recortando la Seguridad …
(2025-01-07). La clase empresarial entrega dinero a Trump, los sindicatos preparan planes de contraataque. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—El reciente titular del Wall Street Journal lo decía todo: "Los grandes nombres de Wall Street, que antes desconfiaban de Trump, ahora quieren entrar". Pero no es solo Wall Street el que ha llevado dinero de campaña al presidente electo republicano y delincuente convicto, Donald Trump. Son Elon Musk y Amazon. Es el multimillonario de …
(2025-01-07). Cubanos marchan contra el bloqueo estadounidense y la guerra híbrida. peoplesworld.org 
Cientos de miles de cubanos marcharon el 20 de diciembre por el emblemático Malecón de La Habana frente al Estrecho de la Florida. (Vea fotos y video aquí.) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel y el expresidente Raúl Castro encabezaron una protesta masiva contra los crecientes esfuerzos de Estados Unidos para empobrecer a los cubanos y derrocar …
(2025-01-07). Cecilia Sala, o della stupidità della narrazione occidentale. strategic-culture.su La propaganda occidentale fatta di distorsione e manipolazione ha un nuovo volto del mese: Cecilia Sala. Riflettori puntati, telecamere accese, ultima lettura al copione e… si comincia! | Segue nostro Fatti e… misfatti | àà uno schema già noto e perfettamente funzionante quello adottato nel caso di Cecilia Sala, all'anagrafe giornalista del mainstream italiano, arrivata in Iran il 13 dicembre con un visto giornalistico e arres…
(2025-01-06). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). 'A moral obligation': Protesters outside IDF headquarters call to refuse army service. haaretz.com Anti-war activists from Radical Bloc protested at Israel's military headquarters, challenging soldiers and calling for conscientious objection to service. The demonstrators displayed images of Gaza and accused all military personnel, regardless of their role, of complicity in the 'mass murder'…
(2025-01-06). Lebanon to hand over Egyptian activist to UAE 'within days'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Musk turns on UK politician Farage over jailed far-right activist. aljazeera.com Tesla and SpaceX CEO's U-turn comes after publicly backing Farage's populist Reform UK party.
(2025-01-06). The World March ends in San Jose, Costa Rica. pressenza.com 
An intense day of activities marked the return of the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence to San José, Costa Rica, from where it had started on 2 October last year. | The day was conceived as a journey through the city of San José with walks, speeches, inaugurations, workshops, exhibitions, singing and dancing, and artistic performances in a joyful festive atmosphere, with many children, schools, families, social activists, teachers, and musicians accompanying the members of the March's core team. | It was possible to follow this closing ceremony around the world thanks to the live streaming organised by…
(2025-01-06). The 'Lord Walney 16' have a new year's message for him — from prison. thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece by 16 imprisoned activists. You can read more on their stories here. We are some of the Lord Walney 16 — the sixteen peaceful people imprisoned for a combined 41 years for refusing to be bystanders to the most horrific crimes. We should have been 17. Xavi Gonzalez-Trimmer, […] | By
(2025-01-06). Notorious Donald Trump-backing Tufton Street just got its internet cables CUT by activists. thecanary.co Activists from Shut The System sabotaged telecommunications cables leading to far-right lobbyists' headquarters at 55 Tufton Street on Saturday 4 January. They aimed to cut off telephone and internet services in order to cause financial losses and disrupt the lobbyists' malignant work undermining democracy. The non-violent underground climate group cut through fibre optic cables that […] | By
(2025-01-06). Democracy Now! 2025-01-06 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 06, 2025; American Historical Assoc. Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza; Crack-Up Capitalism: How Billionaire Elon Musk's Extremism Is Shaping Trump Admin & Global Politics | Headlines for January 06, 2025; American Historical Assoc. Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza; Crack-Up Capitalism: How Billionaire Elon Musk's Extremism Is Shaping Trump Admin & Global Politics…
(2025-01-06). Crack-Up Capitalism: How Billionaire Elon Musk's Extremism Is Shaping Trump Admin & Global Politics. democracynow.org 
Billionaire Trump associate Elon Musk's latest disinformation campaign is targeting the U.K. government, which Musk appears to believe is not sufficiently anti-immigrant. Musk, who has already shaped the incoming Trump administration's economic policy by proposing cuts to government spending and tech-oriented privatization of services, signifies a "new era" in American politics, says our guest Quinn Slobodian, who is chronicling right-wing tech billionaires' accelerating attempts to mold the world according to their "destructive" and "nihilist" beliefs. In a f…
(2025-01-06). (Franàßais) Quelques Prédictions Possibles pour 2025 et Une Perspective Apocaloptimiste. transcend.org 1 janvier 2025 – Déjà en 2024, nous voyons les électeurs du monde entier rejeter la démocratie capitaliste, la forme de gouvernement par laquelle les capitalistes deviennent milliardaires tandis que les travailleurs sombrent dans la pauvreté.
english.palinfo.com (2025-01-06). Cold, an additional killer exploited by the occupation army to continue the massacre in Gaza
The nights of the winter season are extremely harsh on the displacement camps in Gaza, as the nights, which may be the coldest in at least the last 10 years, according to meteorological experts, have become an additional terrifying nightmare for families, especially those with children.
(2025-01-06). Israeli Forces Arrest Gaza Hospital Chief after Burning Doctors and Patients Alive. transcend.org 30 Dec 2024 – Troops beat Hussam Abu Safiya and kidnapped him alongside other doctors, leaving northern Gaza without any health services.
(2025-01-06). Dr Hussam Abu Safiya's life in danger in Israeli custody. ummid.com The Israeli government bears full responsibility for the life of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, amid alarming indications of torture and ill-treatment.
(2025-01-06). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Anonymous Teacher Describes Persecution in Syria Under New Terrorist Regime. marktanliano.net Hands OFF Syria Yesterday at 9: 19‚ÄØAM ∑ ? Anonymous Syrian teacher describes persecution by militants from 'transitional government' due to her religious background & as she doesn't wear hijab. She can no longer work or continue her studies. She calls on international organisations to protect minorities from being slaughtered. (Audio in English) (@Ostensiblay) READ MORE:…
(2025-01-06). Video Surfaces of Syria's New Justice Minister Overseeing Executions of Women in 2015. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-06). 2024 in Review: Was It the Year of Democracy? pressenza.com The world bid farewell to 2024 which forged a phase marked by its democratic struggles, political reforms, and major shifts in power. From the streets of Dhaka to the battlefields of Myanmar, from election rallies of Washington to war-torn Syria and Ukraine, and to the polls of India and Russia, 2024 left behind a legacy that may reshape the global politics with tremendous effects and transformational reforms across the globe. | By Md. Abu Saim | As the last hospital of Gaza has been shut down, and Palestinians are on the verge of eternal extinction, hope remains the only beacon since the world has abandoned them…
(2025-01-06). Spokesman: Iran Respects Syrian People's Choice. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Acknowledging the Syrian people's right to decide their own fate without foreign interference, Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei called for efforts to prevent the Arab country from turning into a haven for terrorism.
(2025-01-06). US To Loosen Humanitarian Aid Restrictions in Syria, Maintain Sanctions. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-06). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Six Scenarios for Syria. transcend.org 29 Dec 2024 – It is naive to assume that the current regime in Syria will remain in place ⚪ as it is. The situation resembles the chaos of Libya but there are many more actors operating, making it difficult to foresee what will happen. However, the next phase will not be peaceful.
(2025-01-06). Bashar al Assad survives assassination attempt in Moscow: Report. ummid.com Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad was poisoned in the Russian capital Moscow, reports said adding he is now under medical treatment.
(2025-01-06). Syrian FM visits Saudi Arabia on first foreign tour. ummid.com A high level delegation led by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shaibani has arrived in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh Thursday January 02, 2025 in a first official foreign visit.
(2025-01-06). Israeli Soldiers Kill a Palestinian Child, Shoot Six Young Men, in Nablus. imemc.org 
| On Sunday, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian child in the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern West Bank, and shot six young men in Nablus city. | Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian child, on Sunday evening, after invading the Askar refugee camp, east of Nablus.
(2025-01-06). There Is No Need To Wait For Revolution Or Paradise. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There is no need to wait for the great revolution to begin fighting against our rulers. There is no need to wait for things to get better to experience this world as paradise. The time for both of these things is now.
(2025-01-06). "Feminist foreign policy" in action: German Foreign Minister Baerbock meets al-Qaeda terrorists in Syria. wsws.org When Green foreign minister Annalena Baerbock presented her "Guidelines for a Feminist Foreign Policy" in March 2023, we wrote that this project, as absurd as it is reactionary, was "ultimately about enforcing geostrategic and economic interests." If necessary, this would also be done in "close cooperation with the most reactionary regimes in the world."
(2025-01-06). Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-06). Biden administration approves $8 billion arms sale to Israel amid allegations of genocide in Gaza. nationofchange.org Human rights groups condemn Biden's approval of $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid Gaza conflict…
(2025-01-06). EPA identifies formaldehyde as an 'unreasonable risk' to public health amid industry pushback. nationofchange.org EPA report highlights serious formaldehyde risks while chemical industry and lawmakers fight regulations…
(2025-01-06). A Bedouin village was razed by Israel. Guess who gets the land at bargain prices. haaretz.com According to Israel, a 'Local Resident' of the Negev desert — qualified for subsidized land prices — is not a displaced Bedouin, whose village was destroyed, but rather settlers from the West Bank…
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Strength Training: Myth Vs. Fact. theonion.com With the start of a new year, millions of Americans are honing in on their fitness goals and returning to the gym, including the weight room floor. The Onion dispels the common myths many people have about strength training. MYTH: Training with free weights is more effective than training with machines. FACT: Machines are actually …
(2025-01-06). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Orphism, the early 20th century art movement, in focus at New York's Guggenheim Museum. wsws.org The exhibition spotlights a contradictory modern art movement that, though it celebrated technological advances, was rooted in subjectivism and irrationality.
(2025-01-06). A Bedouin village was razed by Israel. Guess who gets the land at bargain prices. haaretz.com According to Israel, a 'Local Resident' of the Negev desert who is qualified for subsidized land prices, is not a displaced Bedouin whose village was destroyed, but rather settlers from the West Bank…
(2025-01-06). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) public meeting in Kandy: How to defeat the IMF austerity program. wsws.org The IYSSE meeting, which will discuss the socialist program necessary to defend the social and democratic rights of workers and youth, is being held in Kandy after being anti-democratically banned at Peradeniya University.
(2025-01-06). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-06). Kenya's High Court Delivers Blow To Neoliberal University Funding Model. popularresistance.org The Kenya High Court delivered a landmark ruling on December 20, 2024, that declared the new funding model for higher education unconstitutional. The case, brought before the court by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and other organizations including the National Student Caucus, challenged the legality and fairness of the new model launched last year. | In his ruling, Justice Mwita declared the new university funding model unconstitutional for several reasons. The high court noted that it violates Section 53 of the Universities Act by introducing policies that conflict with the law.
(2025-01-06). Germany freezes funding of aid organization, cutting off Israeli human-rights groups. haaretz.com In what critics call the latest measure of an anti-Palestinian policy, the German government cut funding to an NGO that finances Israeli human rights groups. 'In discussions with German officials, we were told supporting the Palestinian right of return is unacceptable," one rights group said…
(2025-01-06). Fears grow among Israeli forces over risk of arrest abroad amid war crimes probes. presstv.ir The escape from Brazil of an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza has reignited fears of prosecution in international travels among Israeli forces.
(2025-01-06). Iran, Russia to sign comprehensive cooperation agreement in 'mid-January'. presstv.ir The Iranian and Russian presidents will sign a comprehensive agreement for long-term cooperation in Moscow in mid-January.
(2025-01-06). Three Israeli settlers killed in retaliatory shooting operation in West Bank. presstv.ir Three Israeli settlers has been killed and six others injured in a retaliatory shooting operation in the northern part of the West Bank.
(2025-01-06). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.
(2025-01-06). 88 killed as Israel pushes 'General's Plan' into south Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel has killed 88 Palestinians in Beginning on 2 January, Tel Aviv has escalated its brutal assault and siege tactics, initially concentrated on the enclave's north since 5 October last year, now extending them to central and southe…
(2025-01-06). Nearly 1,000 mosques in Gaza damaged, destroyed by Israel. newarab.com 
More than 960 mosques were damaged by The ministry said that 815 Islamic holy sites were entirely destroyed, and 151 were partially damaged, with reconstruction costs estimated at $500 million.
(2025-01-06). UN accuses Israel of ceasefire breach; Hezbollah losing patience. newarab.com 
The The statement from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came as Hezbollah leader
(2025-01-06). Gaza child psychotherapist forcibly disappeared by Israeli army. newarab.com 
A child psychotherapist working for a Scottish charity in Mohammad al-Sharif and his family were moving to a "safer" area towards the west of the city when they were stopped by Israeli forces at a checkpoint, The National reported. | Al-Sharif became separated from his family when Israeli forces split up the men from the women and children. Al-Sharif'
(2025-01-06). Israel kills 200 in Gaza in three days, ceasefire talks resume. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Israel pounded the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 23 people according to rescuers, nearly 15 months into the war. The territory's health ministry had said a total of 88 people were killed over the previous 24 hours. | The violence comes amid renewed ceasefire talks in Doha, backed by Qatar, Egypt and the US. The negotiations prompted protests in I…
(2025-01-06). 60 Years After Assassination of Malcolm X, a Lawsuit Aims to Uncover the Truth. truthout.org A major lawsuit has been filed by leading civil rights attorneys on behalf of the daughters of Malcolm X in an effort to litigate claims of state complicity in the 1963 murder of the Black revolutionary leader. The suit comes in the wake of a reinvestigation that led to critical exonerations of two of the alleged killers in 2021. The outcome will turn on proving the U.S. government's role in… |
(2025-01-06). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-06). Brazilian Court Orders Police Probe Into Vacationing Israeli Soldier. popularresistance.org A Brazilian federal court has ordered police to open an immediate investigation into an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza who is currently on vacation in the country. | According to the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgium-based NGO supporting Palestinian rights, the federal court of Brazil's federal district, citing Article 88 of the Brazilian Code of Criminal Procedure, "directed the Federal Police to urgently execute the investigative measures requested by the Federal Prosecutor." | HRF said the court order "marks the first instance of a signatory state to the Rome Statute directly enf…
(2025-01-06). El Salvador remains under state of emergency. plenglish.com Endorsed by nine out of 10 Salvadorans, the measure extended the day before by the Legislative Assembly, at the request of the government's security cabinet, attracts more support than criticism after helping to position the country as one of the safest in the continent, and in the world. | Although it restricts three constitutional rights, its impact is evident in the lives of the entire population, from mobility, full-scale commerce, housing recovery, real estate prices, among other benefits. | Thanks to its effectiveness the population can move freely now, because 32 months ago just crossing a street or an im…
(2025-01-06). Unions Get Bigger In Texas. popularresistance.org Texas has long ranked at the top of the list for the best states to run a business and the worst for quality of life and working conditions. Almost one out of every five Texans does not have health insurance. We are the only state in the country that allows private-sector employers to opt out of providing workers' compensation. Despite having a $33 billion surplus to put toward improving life for all Texans, our state lawmakers instead chose to spend the most recent regular legislative session attacking workers' rights, immigrants, public schools, transgender people, voting access, and higher education.
(2025-01-06). Cabinet Convenes to Address Land Subsidence in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian cabinet held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the problem of land subsidence and devise plans to prevent a crisis.
(2025-01-06). Sources say hostage deal nearing; Hamas to keep some living hostages to ensure deal continues. haaretz.com The upcoming deal won't spell the end of the hostage crisis— the list of hostages is partial. Moreover, analysts from Israeli security agencies express concern that Hamas' recent moves are just a ploy to buy time…
reuters.com (2025-01-06). Indonesia dishes out first free meals in programme targeting 83 million peoplePresident Prabowo Subianto's ambitious multi-billion dollar programme to provide free meals to more than a quarter of his people was officially underway on Monday, officials said, with 570,000 mouths to feed on its opening day.
apnews.com (2025-01-06). Live updates: Canada's Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leaderCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government.
(2025-01-06). Canada's Trudeau set to resign amid political crisis. newarab.com Trudeau, facing his worst political crisis since becoming premier in 2015, is scheduled to address reporters at 10: 45 am (1545 GMT). | The government source told AFP that Trudeau had decided to step down, but the timeline remained uncertain…
(2025-01-06). Revising NYT History on Democrats Losing the Working Class. cepr.net The New York Times had a lengthy piece giving a story on how the Democrats lost the support of working-class voters over the last three decades. The essence of the argument is that working-class voters were angered by Democrats' support of "free trade" and the bailouts of the financial industry in the financial crisis. While …
(2025-01-06). Justin Trudeau anuncia su dimisión tras casi una década como primer ministro canadiense (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Canadá, Justin Trudeau, ha anunciado este lunes su dimisión tras su pérdida de popularidad y una crisis en el seno de su Gobierno que le ha dejado debilitado políticamente. Trudeau lleva casi una década al frente del Gobierno de Canadá. Su renuncia marca el fin de una era en pleno año electoral.
(2025-01-06). University of Sydney seeks to ban anti-genocide protests and all political dissent. wsws.org Management at the University of Sydney, historically a centre of political opposition to war and inequality, is moving to prohibit any form of political opposition on campus, particularly to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-06). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2025-01-06). Doctors Against Genocide Hold Global Sick-Out to Highlight Atrocities in Gaza. truthout.org Doctors and health care providers across the globe are engaging in a day of action, calling in sick and taking part in other demonstrations against Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The "Sick From Genocide" global vigil, organized by Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) and several other organizations demonstrating against Israel's thus-far 15-month genocidal war on Gaza… |
(2025-01-06). Kemi Badenoch's Refusal to Distance Herself From Elon Musk is an Act of Moral Cowardice. bylinetimes.com Spread dangerous misinformation about British people being victims of a "rape genocide" by British Pakistanis | Demanded the UK's current Prime Minister be imprisoned for facilitating "child rape" | Campaigned for a far-right criminal who was convicted of contempt of court to be released from prison | Demanded another UK Government minister be locked up instead as a "rape genocide apologist" | This is deeply dangerous behaviour, taking place as it does just months after raci…
(2025-01-06). Israeli soldier flees Brazil after court orders war crimes probe. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Headlines for January 6, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Gaza Over 100 Times in 3 Days, Killing Scores of Palestinians, Netanyahu's Office Downplays Reports of Progress in Gaza Ceasefire Talks , Attack on Israeli Bus and Cars in Occupied West Bank Kills 3 and Wounds 8, Biden Approves Sale of $8 Billion in Additional Bombs, Missiles and Arms to Israel, Israeli Embassy Helps Army Reservist Flee Brazil to Avoid War Crimes Inquiry, Ukraine Launches Surprise Cross-Border Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region, House Speaker Mike Johnson Narrowly Retains Gavel After Trump Intervenes, "We Have a Territories & Colonies Problem": Del. Plaskett B…
(2025-01-06). Transcript of 5 January NewsX program on Russian retaliation for latest ATACMS strike. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX — Porteous: 0: 12Hello and welcome. I am Thomas Porteous, and you're watching the World Report. Let's take a look at the headlines this hour. Hamas releases a new video of a Israeli hostage who was captured in the October 7 attacks. In the three and a half minute video, …
(2025-01-06). Haaretz publisher petitions High Court against Israeli government's 'fundamentally illegal economic boycott' of the newspaper. haaretz.com Haaretz is asking the High Court of Justice to schedule an urgent hearing against the Netanyahu government's 'unreasonable' imposition of economic sanctions which are estimated will cost the newspaper millions of shekels. The petition says the boycott aims to 'silence and weaken' an outlet 'that dares to criticize the conduct of the government and its members'…
(2025-01-06). Civil Service Commissioner tapped by Netanyahu embellished résumé to get previous job. haaretz.com Before he led a task force in the Prime Minister's Office, newly-appointed Civil Service Commissioner Roi Kahlon signed a statement saying that he ran a health club with millions of shekels in turnover, which turned out to be false…
(2025-01-06). Israel denies receiving hostage list from Hamas. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday that Hamas has not provided a name list of Israeli hostages to be released. "Hamas has not transferred a name list of (Israeli) hostages so far," Netanyahu's office said in a statement, denying previous media reports, which, citing a Hamas official, …
(2025-01-06). NJ LD-1 Assembly Candidates Speak Up for Free Speech in NJ! fightbackbetter.com 
This editor on January 5th published an
(2025-01-06). Gaza: Day 457 — Palestinian Journalist, Many Other Citizens Killed in Israeli Bombing. imemc.org 
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Day 457 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign in various regions, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians, including a journalist and a child. 9: 48 AM The writer and journalist, Mohammad Hijazi, was killed as a result …
(2025-01-06). American Historical Assoc. Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza. democracynow.org 
The American Historical Association, the oldest learned society in the United States, has adopted the "Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza," condemning Israel's "intentional effort to comprehensively destroy the Palestinian education system." We speak to Sherene Seikaly and Barbara Weinstein, two scholars who supported the resolution and helped push for the groundbreaking vote. Seikaly, a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, says, "This moment was one I never thought I would experience," hailing the resolution as an opportunity for historians t…
(2025-01-06). Perryville, Maryland IKEA workers vote to extend strike into the new year. wsws.org The distribution workers have been on strike since mid-November, citing seniority treatment and pay which is below the cost of living.
(2025-01-06). American Historical Association Overwhelmingly Condemns Scholasticide in Gaza. truthout.org New York City — American Historical Association members attending the group's annual conference voted 428 to 88 Sunday to approve a resolution opposing "scholasticide" in Gaza and the U.S. government's funding of Israel's war. The move makes the American Historical Association the latest scholarly group to express a stance on the war in Gaza — despite conservative criticism… |
(2025-01-06). The Center Has Collapsed: What Now? counterpunch.org 
Who brought down the center? We the left, of course! Hey, Hurray! We the virtuous. We showed those Dems. Kicked those hypocrites where it hurts. Three Hurray's! Well … WE didn't do any such thing. The Arab American voters in Michigan, Palestinian American voters all over, Muslim-Americans all over, all kinds of decent people with
(2025-01-06). Marco Rubio: From 'perfect little puppet' to most dangerous man alive. mronline.org 
Trump, who promises to be the "most pro-Israel president ever," has picked a cabinet replete with neoconservative, pro-war voices.
(2025-01-06). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-06). Glenn Greenwald: Will Any Administration Stop Supporting Israel? scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-06). Resistance Front at Pinnacle of Power: IRGC Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hailing the Lebanese Hezbollah's success in imposing its will on the Israeli regime, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami said the resistance front is at the apex of its strength.
(2025-01-06). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Letters from Gaza — 'Alhamdulillah. We Are Not Okay'. counterpunch.org 
Over the past 14 months, I have received hundreds of messages from family members throughout the Gaza Strip. The nature of the messages often conveyed a sense of urgency and panic but, at times, contentment in God's will. Some of those who wrote these notes have been killed in Israeli strikes, like my sister, Dr.
(2025-01-06). Yemen warns Israelis: Go back to your country of origin; we won't leave Gaza alone. presstv.ir Ansarullah advises illegal Israeli settlers to leave the occupied Palestinian territories for where they came from.
(2025-01-06). Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon by ceasefire end: Report. presstv.ir Israel may not leave the occupied areas in southern Lebanon at the end of the 60-day withdrawal period stipulated in a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement, a report says.
(2025-01-06). Raging raids: Israeli forces storm more areas in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces have carried out numerous fresh raids across the occupied West Bank, as another infant died of hypothermia in Gaza.
(2025-01-06). Resistance Front at 'peak of its power'; Hezbollah imposed its will on worn-out Israel: IRGC. presstv.ir The chief commander of the IRGC says the regional Resistance Front is at its ultimate status of strength.
(2025-01-06). Over a dozen Palestinians killed, dozens injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza. presstv.ir Israel renews its bloody airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, killing 14 Palestinians and injuring dozens more in the blockaded territory.
(2025-01-06). Chilling tragedy: Israel weaponizes cold as more children in Gaza freeze to death. presstv.ir As freezing cold envelopes war-ravaged Gaza, people of the besieged strip face another challenge to survive with at least eight children freezing to death in less than a week.
(2025-01-06). Israeli attack kills 13 members of a family in Gaza City. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Moath al-Kahlout, one of the few journalists in northern Gaza, has been to the scene of an Israeli attack.
(2025-01-06). Hamas says it's ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal, reports say. aljazeera.com Israeli and Hamas officials are holding talks in Qatar in renewed push to secure ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-06). Debt cancellation in the land of Canaan in the first millennium BC. cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Social justice, in particular in regard to the cancellation of debts that keep the poor enslaved to the rich, is a leitmotif in the history of ancient Israel.
| The Deuteronomic (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-06). The hostage list that sent Israel into turmoil: Everything you need to know. haaretz.com A list of the 34 hostages who would be released in a deal between Israel and Hamas has triggered intense drama in Israel — and a gut-wrenching situation for families of hostages. So what is this list? Does it indicate Gaza cease-fire negotiations are progressing? And where does President-elect Trump fit in?
(2025-01-06). Prehistoric carb cravings: Archaeologists find 780,000-year-old proof of plant processing. haaretz.com Tools used by hominins in northern Israel show earliest known evidence of plant processing for consumption, chipping away at theory that our ancestors relied mainly on meat…
(2025-01-06). 'The High Court stands with Hamas': Israel's hard right is intensifying its attack on the judiciary. haaretz.com Tortured logic or not, the message is clear: For Israel's hard right, the top court is just a notch below the Nukhba. And everyone knows how Israel treats its enemies…
(2025-01-06). 'I've found a way to expose the truth': This Israeli is turning protest into an artform. haaretz.com 'Artivist' Hila Galili has been threatened with prison and begged by her family to stop, but the Israeli protester refuses to back down. What started as a personal demonstration in early 2023 has since become a determined campaign on behalf of the hostages in Gaza…
(2025-01-06). Relatives of Israeli hostages on Hamas list wary after constant disappointments. haaretz.com Following publication of the list of the hostages Hamas has reportedly agreed to release in the first stage of a deal, relatives of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza describe a nerve-wracking wait amid fears that the negotiations will collapse…
(2025-01-06). Biden's last multi-billion arms sale to Israel leaves an explosive legacy. haaretz.com The Biden administration's decision to undertake one final weapons sale to Israel will most likely cause the U.S. president to leave office with the state of the conflict at a stagnated low point. His advisers will do their best to frame it differently…
(2025-01-06). Mother of Israeli held hostage in Gaza once again barred from entering Knesset. haaretz.com Knesset guards blocked Einav Zangauker from entering the building for a second time in two weeks ‚ñ Opposition lawmakers protested the move…
(2025-01-06). Archaeologists unearth unknown early Christian settlement and monastery in Israel. haaretz.com Newly found early Byzantine settlement and monastery by Kiryat Gat in southern Israel had been wealthy, archaeologists deduce, based on imports and the upscale church…
(2025-01-06). 'After everything Hamas has done, it's our own government that makes us despair'. haaretz.com Ever since his father Arye Zalmanovich was kidnapped from his home in Nir Oz, Yoav travels from protest to protest telling his father's story and whats on his mind. He looks at the country in bewilderment and wonders: How have citizens kidnapped from their homes not returned? How is the government and the heads of Israel's security establishment still in their roles?
(2025-01-06). Fallen IDF soldier's family urges investigation into spread of false information surrounding his death. haaretz.com Gur Kehati's family says that in addition to examining potential criminal responsibility for the chain of failures and violations of procedures that led to his death, the investigation should focus on the possibility that false information was deliberately provided…
(2025-01-06). U.S. says Lebanese Army struggling to uphold cease-fire, IDF readies for longer stay. haaretz.com Even though the Lebanese Army committed to actions that allow for the IDF's withdrawal, Hezbollah still poses a threat to Lebanese soldiers ‚ñ IDF prepares to stay longer than the 60 days specified in the cease-fire agreement…
(2025-01-06). Empty cafés, no tourists: Is the war killing Jaffa — and its fragile Arab-Jewish coexistence? haaretz.com Tel Aviv is bustling again, yet Jaffa, its older sister with a large Arab community, remains a ghost town. In this mixed borough, the effect of the war is palpable every day…
(2025-01-06). Israel's Military police to probe assaults of officers by soldiers during Sde Teiman arrests. haaretz.com The investigation was launched after Haaretz reported that military police personnel said they were attacked by Israeli army soldiers when they came to arrest some of them over the soldiers' alleged sexual abuse of a Gazan detainee at the Sde Teiman detention center…
(2025-01-06). Israel's attorney general slams bill to alter selection process of Supreme Court president. haaretz.com A legal opinion submitted on behalf of Attorney General Baharav-Miara argues that doing altering the selection process seriously harms judicial independence…
(2025-01-06). Ten women, 2 children, 22 men: Hamas list of hostages for release doesn't confirm if they are alive. haaretz.com The list, obtained by the BBC from a Saudi outlet, includes 10 women, 11 men over 50, 11 young men, and two children. Hamas says it needs a week to confirm the status of each hostage, as the list does not confirm if they are alive…
(2025-01-06). Israeli ministers okay bill to punish vandalism of 'national sites' with two years prison. haaretz.com A Knesset committee approved a bill that also recognizes vandalism at memorial sites for IDF soldiers as a crime against their families, awarding them compensation. The existing law doesn't create a sufficient deterrent or provide suitable punishment, the bill reads…
(2025-01-06). Three rockets fired from Gaza; two fall in southern Israeli city of Sderot. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting attack, eight wounded ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run health ministry reports at least 45,854 Palestinians killed in Gaza since war started ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. envoy Hochstein in Beirut for cease-fire monitoring meeting ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry says 17-year-old Palestinian killed by IDF fire near Nablus…
(2025-01-06). Three killed, eight wounded in terror shooting on West Bank bus; IDF pursuing Palestinian shooters. haaretz.com The wounded are in serious and moderate conditions, emergency services say. Security forces have blocked roads in Nablus and surrounding villages. 'Funduq, Nablus, and Jenin must look like [Gaza's] Jabalya,' Smotrich says…
(2025-01-06). Still threatening Israel, Hezbollah braces for its own political struggle in Lebanon. haaretz.com Israel's demands for Hezbollah's disarmament clash with its ongoing presence in southern Lebanon, fueling tensions and undermining the cease-fire. Hezbollah's unexpected backing of a presidential candidate signals its intention to preserve both its power and its arms…
(2025-01-06). Israel uses 'archaeology' to justify Palestinian home demolition. newarab.com 
On 9 December 2024, around 50 Palestinian families in Nablus, in the For context, Israel has practiced
(2025-01-06). Israel prepares to assist troops over mounting Gaza prosecutions. newarab.com The Israeli Israeli officials have begun coordinating with local law firms internationally to provide immediate legal assistance to Israeli officia…
(2025-01-06). Israel prevents detained Gaza hospital doctor from seeing lawyer. newarab.com
(2025-01-06). Israel ramps up Gaza attacks as ceasefire talk efforts continue. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Israeli embassy was original target of 'Taylor Swift bomb plot'. newarab.com A An alleged plot by 19-year-old Beran Aliji, the chief suspect in the case, to detonate explosives at Taylor Swift concert at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium,…
(2025-01-06). Three Israelis killed in occupied West Bank bus shooting. newarab.com 
An attack on a bus carrying The attack, which wounded seven others, occurred in the village of Al-Funduq, east of the city of
(2025-01-06). Gaza truce talks resume in Qatar, Israeli attacks show no let-up. newarab.com 
The civil defence agency said a dawn air strike on the home of the al-Ghoula family in Images from t…
(2025-01-06). Two Israeli soldiers among victims of New Orleans attack: report. newarab.com 
Two Israelis who were injured during the According to The New York Post, the pair are best friends travelling around the US for six weeks to "clear their heads" after Consul Elad Shoshan confirmed the two were soldie…
(2025-01-06). Powerful 5-Min Speech. transcend.org 5 Dec 2024 – Arundhati Roy delivers a passionate critique of the oppression faced by Palestinians: historical context and ongoing violence from Israel's occupation.
(2025-01-06). Hamas: No Prisoner Exchange Deal without Israeli Pullout and Ceasefire in Gaza. indybay.org While international negotiations continue, Hamas remains firm on its demand for a comprehensive deal that includes an Israeli withdrawal and an end to the war. Without these guarantees, the group warns, the cycle of violence is likely to persist.
(2025-01-06). Colombian President regrets the deaths of Palestinian children. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro today lamented the deaths of Palestinian children due to the low temperatures in that region and the aggressions to which they are subjected by Israeli forces.
(2025-01-06). Over 960 mosques in Gaza destroyed and damaged by Israel. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs noted on Monday that 815 mosques have been destroyed and 151 others were damaged in the Gaza Strip since Israel waged its war in October 2023.
(2025-01-06). Parlamento israelí estudia convertir el norte de Gaza en un erial, sin alimentos, agua y electricidad. cubadebate.cu El Parlamento israelí estudia convertir el norte de Gaza en un erial, sin alimentos, agua y electricidad. Por eso, un grupo de ocho diputados del Comité de Defensa y Asuntos Exteriores del Parlamento israelí ha exigido al Gobierno la destrucción todas las fuentes de agua, recursos alimentarios y sistemas de electricidad en esa zona.
(2025-01-06). A TMS Interview with Dr. Jan Oberg (TFF) — Nuclear Proliferation. transcend.org Nuclear proliferation, the Ballistic Missile Defense Shield, NATO, and the complete abolishment of nuclear weapons for a sustainable peace.
(2025-01-06). (Português) A Geopolítica da Insanidade da Elite (Parte 1): Oscilando à Beira do Armagedom, o Perigo da Guerra Nuclear. transcend.org Praticamente todos os grupos de bate-papo, como as "notícias" distribuídas pela mídia corporativa via televisà£o, rádio e jornais, encontram uma sequência infinita de questàµes inconsequentes para distrair as pessoas da realidade. E assim nossa morte ou escravidà£o transumana nos aguarda.
(2025-01-06). Iran rejects US threats. plenglish.com According to the official IRNA news agency on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei responded to hostile comments by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. | In his weekly press conference, Baqaei rejected Sullivan's hostile words about his country's nuclear facilities, recalling that this has been repeated several times, stressing that such a threat against the peaceful nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran is considered a threat to international peace and security. | Also -IRNA adds- the spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that the UN Security Council should interven…
(2025-01-06). What Year Will 2025 be? Reminder of 2024. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca In 2024, Sweden and Finland granted the US 32 military bases where it can deploy its own forces, including nuclear forces close to Russia. At the same time, the US deployed the new B61-12 nuclear bomb in Italy, Germany, …
(2025-01-06). Ending Yoon Suk Yeol's Legacy of Betrayal and Dismantlement of Korea's Sovereignty. dissidentvoice.org For more than 44 hours Koreans have braved freezing snowstorms to demand the arrest of the elusive Yoon Seok Yoel, who has barricaded himself inside his official residence in defiance of constitutional and legal authority. Yoon, extolled by Washington as a "champion of democracy," has vanished from public view behind hastily erected barricades manned by …
(2025-01-06). Ending Yoon Sok-yeol's Legacy of Betrayal and Dismantlement of Korea's Sovereignty. dissidentvoice.org For more than 44 hours Koreans have braved freezing snowstorms to demand the arrest of the elusive Yoon Seok Yoel, who has barricaded himself inside his official residence in defiance of constitutional and legal authority. Yoon, extolled by Washington as a "champion of democracy," has vanished from public view behind hastily erected barricades manned by …
(2025-01-06). Venezuela Launches Security Deployment For Maduro's Inauguration. popularresistance.org The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) of Venezuela launched a special security deployment to guarantee peace and security during the inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for the coming Friday, January 10. | This was reported by the head of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM), Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Granko Arteaga, who detailed that more than 1,200 military personnel are participating in this deployment. "We are going to guarantee peace, to give security to the people, we are going to guarantee that on January 10, President Maduro is sworn in, and we will be sw…
(2025-01-06). Why Be A Doormat? popularresistance.org US President-elect Donald Trump recently referred to Canada as the "51st State" and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as its "governor." While on one level, such ridiculous statements are part and parcel of Trump's political persona, they reveal something deeper about the role that Canada occupies in the American economy and political imagination. This is an issue that the Canadian Marxist historian Stanley B. Ryerson explored in a pamphlet entitled "Why Be a Doormat?" published by the Labor-Progressive Party in 1948. | "Canadians need complete and permanent union with the US… Since Canada has shown that she cannot…
(2025-01-06). The Military To Prison Pipeline. popularresistance.org Like old soldiers around the country, a group of former service members gathered in Crest Hill, Illinois to remember fallen comrades on Memorial Day, 2024. Several months later, The Veteran, a newspaper published by Vietnam Veterans Against the War, ran a photo of the event they attended. It shows a multi-generational group of men ⚪ white, Black and Latino—lined up proudly between two flags. | In his dispatch to the newspaper, African-American Navy veteran Robert Maury explained why everyone in the Stateville Veterans Group was wearing government issued clothing of a non-military sort.
(2025-01-06). 2024: Workers Organized, Bosses Grew Nervous. popularresistance.org If in the 19th century Marx and Engels could prematurely proclaim that Communist revolution was a "spectre haunting Europe," in 2024 the business class of North America and its compliant mainstream press were growing increasingly nervous about a different but related spectre, a working class that was showing signs of increased and well organized militance. | Strikes were more common and workers, still remembering the hypocritical Covid-era praise for them as heroes and…
(2025-01-06). US Feminists Look To Latin America For Models To Resist Abortion Bans. popularresistance.org As U.S. residents prepare for the start of a new Trump administration, we face increasing threats to health and bodily autonomy, especially for people facing unwanted pregnancies. Currently, 12 states have completely banned abortion, an additional six states have imposed bans within the first trimester and 19 states impose restrictions specifically on medication abortions. | In spite of expanding restrictions, the overall rate of abortions has increased nationally, as clinicians in states that allow abortion expand services to meet the needs of people traveling to find care.
(2025-01-06). Trump Versus "The Establishment". Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump enters 2025 with a perceived mandate for change and a doctrine predicated on the mantra "peace through strength." | Perhaps the biggest change sought by Trump is to divorce the United States from its Cold War-era marriage to a …
(2025-01-06). 2025: Working-class solidarity will determine the struggle. workers.org 
By A.A. Ware The new year on the Gregorian calendar has just begun, and many can feel a building crescendo of new, old and further abuses from the ruling class. Some on the left are approaching 2025 with trepidation due to Project 2025, a manifesto by the Heritage Foundation for . . . |
(2025-01-06). Yemen's Ansarullah Movement Calls on Illegal Settlers to Leave Palestinian Territories. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior official from Yemen's Ansarullah movement urged illegal settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories to return to their countries as Yemen continues its retaliatory anti-Zionism operations.
(2025-01-06). After Riyadh, Hochstein arrives in Lebanon to oversee ceasefire. newarab.com 
US Special Envoy
(2025-01-06). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-06). More than 100 aftershocks of the 6.3 earthquake in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) More than 100 aftershocks to the earthquake of 6.3 magnitude on the Richter scale, which happened yesterday, reported today the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN).
(2025-01-06). Pandemic, 2010 quake, and social outbreak hit Chile in last 25 years. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Covid-19 pandemic, the 2010 earthquake, and the 2019 social outbreak were the most striking events in Chile in the last 25 years, according to a poll published in this capital on Monday.
(2025-01-06). Family urges Lebanon to free Egypt poet Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi. newarab.com
(2025-01-06). Hezbollah 'will not veto' Gen. Joseph Aoun for Lebanon president. newarab.com 
The head of Hezbollah's Coordination and Liaison Unit, "Hezbollah does not veto Gen. Aoun's candidacy for president," Safa, said in a televised speech on Sunday. | "Our only veto is against Samir Geagea (leader of the Lebanese Forces Party), because he represents a project of sedition and destruction in the country." | The speech marked Safa's first public appearance…
(2025-01-06). Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera digital platforms. aljazeera.com The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera's office in the occupied West Bank last week.
(2025-01-06). West Bank: Court approves suspension of Al-Jazeera websites. newarab.com 
Ramallah Magistrate's Court issued a decision on Sunday to block a number of websites affiliated with the The blocked sites include "Al Jazeera Net", "Al Jazeera Live", "Al Jazeera 360", and "AJ+" according to the decision, made under cybercrime law which permits the blocking of websites deemed to "threaten national security or public order". | According to the decision, Al Jazeera's websites had published material which "threatened the national security of the State of P…
(2025-01-06). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). IRGC Sets Up Field Hospital in Western Border Region amid War Game. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As a large-scale military exercise is underway in Iran's western province of Kermanshah, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force has built a makeshift hospital in a western border region to provide medical services to the local people.
(2025-01-06). New Air Defense Systems Stationed at Iran's Sensitive Sites: General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base -the central headquarters of Iran's Air Defense- said a series of new and secret air defense systems have been installed near the country's sensitive locations.
(2025-01-06). Gaza's Winter Tragedy Claims Another Life As Baby Freezes to Death. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A 35-day-old baby, Yousef Ahmad Kalloub, has died from freezing temperatures in Gaza, bringing the total number of cold-related deaths to eight, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.
(2025-01-06). Iran to Launch More Satellites by March: Space Agency Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran is set to launch additional satellites by the end of the Persian year, March 22, 2025, according to the country's Space Agency Chief Hassan Salariyeh.
(2025-01-06). IRGC to Unveil New Missile, Drone Cities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force will unveil new underground facilities accommodating modern missiles and drones during large-scale war games, the IRGC spokesperson said.
(2025-01-06). IRGC to unveil 2 new underground missile, floating cities. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it will unveil two new underground missile, floating cities along Iran southern shores in the near future.
(2025-01-06). Iran to stage countrywide all-out anti-terror drills for two months: Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says Iran will stage massive security and anti-terror operations across the country for the next two months.
(2025-01-06). Indonesia kicks off first free meal programme for children, pregnant women. aljazeera.com By 2029 the programme hopes to reach 82.9 million people in efforts to counter malnutrition.
(2025-01-06). Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government. aljazeera.com FPO leader Herbert Kickl gets mandate to try to lead a government, the first headed by the far right since World War II.
(2025-01-06). Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know. aljazeera.com If convicted, Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for a 'corruption pact' with the late Libyan leader.
(2025-01-06). Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree. aljazeera.com Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak's appeal to use the decree to argue his case before the High Court.
(2025-01-06). Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India. aljazeera.com Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.
(2025-01-06). North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok in Seoul.
(2025-01-06). Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence. aljazeera.com The threat marks an escalation in the group's fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.
(2025-01-06). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,047. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,047th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-06). Russians in Kursk region 'shaken' as Ukraine launches new offensive. aljazeera.com Fighting intensifies months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans for victory.
(2025-01-06). South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month.
(2025-01-06). 'The Brutalist' and 'Emilia Perez' win top film awards at Golden Globes. aljazeera.com Demi Moore also triumphs in actress category while 'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top TV honours at 82nd Golden Globes.
(2025-01-06). UK Prime Minister Starmer slams 'lies' after Musk tirade. aljazeera.com Starmer defends record after billionaire Musk attacks him and other Labour figures over handling of child rape cases.
(2025-01-06). What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US? aljazeera.com The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic – southwards is causing cold spells in the US.
(2025-01-06). Why does Donald Trump want to pardon the rioters from the January 6 attack? aljazeera.com Trump has described supporters who stormed Capitol to overturn 2020 election as 'patriots' and 'political prisoners'.
(2025-01-06). At the EU's external border in Bulgaria, the refugee horror story continues. aljazeera.com I spent a summer providing medical care to refugees in Bulgaria and these are some of their stories.
(2025-01-06). Nigeria's military launch offensive on new rebel group. aljazeera.com Nigeria's military has launched an offensive against a new rebel group said to be affiliated with ISIL.
(2025-01-06). Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot. aljazeera.com South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.
(2025-01-06). Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.
(2025-01-06). US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada. aljazeera.com US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say.
(2025-01-06). Why Trump's blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India. aljazeera.com After a four-year-long border standoff, India and China arrived at a detente in October. But can it survive Trump?
(2025-01-06). Lavrov Elaborated On Russia's Approach To The Global Systemic Transition. thealtworld.com
(2025-01-06). Join the Army; Travel to Exotic, Distant Lands; and Radicalise. globalresearch.ca It has been popular to see political and religious radicalisation as something oddly separable from institutions of state. | State institutions are meant to cope and cure the condition, not foster it. Like some errant form, it takes place because of …
(2025-01-06). Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq. counterpunch.org 
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the news again. The release of Australian cabinet documents from 2004 — a supposed treat for historians of Australian history each new year — has been given a typically modest, calm and boringly anodyne treatment in media outlets. One topic featured should have caused continued sharp intakes of breath
(2025-01-06). Hablemos a lo Maduro. Esto no es una apología. cubadebate.cu En los años que Nicolás Maduro lleva obedeciendo el mandato que su pueblo le ha dado por la vía del voto directo, universal y secreto, por la dialéctica de todos los conflictos o por la interpósita persona de Hugo Chávez, extrañado amigo del alma, ha madurado a su modo una vertiente de lucha que irradia claridad y despeja caminos desde el interior mismo del socialismo bolivariano y del humanismo chavista.
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Ecologists Call For Bee Extinction After Watching 'My Girl'. theonion.com STANFORD, CA—In response to seeing what the pollinators were capable of in the 1991 coming-of-age drama, ecologists at Stanford University issued a statement Monday calling for the extinction of bees after they watched My Girl. "Upon observing the heartbreaking scene in which Macaulay Culkin's character Thomas J. is attacked and ultimately killed by a swarm of …
(2025-01-06). HMPV outbreak in China sparks panic. ummid.com China has raised the alarm over the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), sparking panic in the country and elsewhere and prompting the authorities to declare health emergency.
(2025-01-06). Four new year resolutions Keir Starmer needs to make to disabled people. thecanary.co Happy new year! As the Canary is back from our Christmas break today I thought what better time to start new year resolutions than six days late? Starmer needs to make some resolutions… Of course, being a perfect baby angel I don't need to change in any way (except maybe be better at time keeping […] | By
(2025-01-06). There Is No Need to Wait for Revolution or Paradise. globalresearch.ca There is no need to wait for the great revolution to begin fighting against our rulers. There is no need to wait for things to get better to experience this world as paradise. The time for both of these things …
(2025-01-06). There Is No Need To Wait For Revolution Or Paradise. thealtworld.com There is no need to wait for the great revolution to begin fighting against our rulers. There is no need to wait for things to get better to experience this world as paradise. The time for both of these things is now. | Right at this very moment you can begin a daily practice of sowing the seeds of revolution. You as an individual cannot defeat the empire yourself, but it is absolutely within your power to open a few people's eyes to the reality that the status quo is unacceptable, and that a better world is possible. It is absolutely within your power to show people how they've been lied to their whole lives abo…
(2025-01-06). China imposes sanctions on U.S. defense contractors for selling arms to Taiwan. mronline.org 
China alleges that the U.S. approach to Taiwan is guided by "cold war zero sum mentality" which violates its own declared commitments to the "one-China policy" and agreements of non-interference in internal matters.
(2025-01-06). Sneak preview into latest gadgets at CES 2025. america.cgtn.com 
The world's largest personal electronics show CES officially kicks off on Tuesday, Jan 7. But reporter Mark Niu got a sneak preview of the event, catching up with some of the exhibiting tech companies from around the world, including China.
(2025-01-06). New Year's message of 2025 from the Federation for a Democratic China. onlineopinion.com.au The Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 marked the end of any prospects for top-down political reforms toward democratic constitutionalism under the CCP's rule.
(2025-01-06). 1421 — 1434. transcend.org In 1421 the Chinese traveled to the Americas. They came, saw, did not conquer, many stayed. Unlike the West no empire, no sucking tentacles. Also unlike the West they learnt, and preserved much of it. The center of the world now moves toward China.
(2025-01-06). Selected Articles: Video: 'Globalisation of War: US-NATO Threats Directed Against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea'. globalresearch.ca 
By America's hegemonic project in…
(2025-01-06). Trump will focus on "regime change" in Iran in his new term! unitedworldint.com He would see success as a major achievement for his political legacy and a victory against the Russia-China-Iran bloc. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist On January 20, as Trump prepares to return to the White House, his team announced so far and the signs of his approach to the Middle East suggest that Iran will …
(2025-01-06). OMS desmiente informaciones falsas sobre nueva emergencia mundial por virus en China. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) indicó que no se han recibido informes de parte de China que indiquen de un aumento de enfermedades respiratorias, desmintiendo los rumores de un posible estado de emergencia. "No existen indicios que sugieran un brote significativo en China relacionado con el hMPV ni con otras enfermedades respiratorias", aclaró la OMS.
(2025-01-06). Los BRICS+ y la derrota de Occidente. cubadebate.cu El bloque deberá lidiar con la presidencia de Donald Trump, cuyos planes de gobierno incluyen una guerra arancelaria contra China y México, la indiferencia respecto a la OTAN, la expulsión masiva de latinoamericanos y un abandono de los acuerdos sanitarios con la OMS y con las organizaciones internacionales ambientales. Esa orientación proteccionista no parece ser el resultado de una excentricidad trumpista: Washington busca con desesperación superar las limitaciones de productividad y competitividad en la que se encuentra sumido.
(2025-01-06). China rechaza acusaciones de EE.UU. sobre ciberespionaje. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (RHC) China rechazó hoy las acusaciones de Estados Unidos sobre supuesto ciberespionaje y reiteró su compromiso de combatir cualquier tipo de ataque en este sentido.
(2025-01-06). Stock Market and Budget Projections: Do the Numbers Add Up? counterpunch.org 
It's been a while since we've had Mr. Arithmetic here, but with Donald Trump coming back to the White House, we may need him around. The immediate reason for consulting his expertise is the projections for big stock market gains in 2025. It seems the median forecast is for the S&P 500 to rise by
(2025-01-06). The Transition Travesty. counterpunch.org 
Mark the current scene. A politically defunct, King Lear-like Joe Biden continues to make big and small policy decisions after his intended successor's platform narrowly but clearly lost at the ballot box, even as President-elect Donald Trump conducts an incipient shadow presidency through a torrent of legal maneuvers, social media pronouncements and interviews, sounding more Caesarian by the day.
(2025-01-06). Environmental and Climate Debt: Who is Responsible? counterpunch.org 
The concepts of climate debt and ecological debt are central to successfully achieving the ecological bifurcation. The ecological debt owed by States — and in particular the wealthiest States and major corporations — of the North to the populations of the Global South must be recognized. That recognition must take the form of cancellation of
(2025-01-06). How Will Mexico's New President Deal With Trump, Migration and Drug Cartels? counterpunch.org 
In June 2024, Mexicans elected a female president, Claudia Sheinbaum to replace Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Arguably, Mexico is Washington's most significant foreign policy partner, playing a central role in two issues that Donald Trump manipulated to win the 2024 presidential election: migration and drugs.
(2025-01-06). Un]Happy New Year. counterpunch.org 
Honestly, as 2025 begins, isn't it finally time to reimagine American history? So, what do you think of this: George Trump, Abraham Trump, Ulysses S. Trump, Franklin D. Trump, Dwight D. Trump, John F. Trump, Lyndon B. Trump, and even Richard M. and George W. Trump. And yes, of course, on January 20th, Donald J.
(2025-01-06). LIVE Webinar — January 13: Intelligence Agencies and Trump — What can we expect? covertactionmagazine.com Featuring whistleblowers and former FBI & CIA employees Join a webinar presentation hosted by CovertAction Magazine on Monday, January 13th at 8PM ET. We'll discuss what we can expect from the U.S. intelligence communities as we enter the second Trump administration. Featuring: Watch 1/13 at 8PM ET on YouTube or see here below:…
(2025-01-06). Because of the "success" of covid, New Zealand has introduced a Gene Technology Bill. expose-news.com The dream of biotechnology, which promised a new age of health and human achievement, has become a nightmare, with its success stories being largely myths and its main beneficiaries being transnational corporations. …
(2025-01-06). COVID Rates Are Up in What Experts Are Calling a "Silent Surge" Across the US. truthout.org Rates of coronavirus across the U.S. are increasing at higher levels than usual, an unexpected surge that is leading some health experts to state that the COVID-19 pandemic is "still ongoing." By all measures of the virus, COVID rates are rising rapidly, with notable increases in test positivity, emergency room visits and hospitalizations in general, as well as deaths and wastewater… |
(2025-01-06). Big Agriculture Is Leading Us Into the Bird Flu Abyss. truthout.org We might have just rung in a new year, but it feels like an epidemiological Groundhog Day. Nearly five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, public health experts are once again sounding the alarm. This time, it's the H5N1 virus — also known as avian influenza, or bird flu — that's causing concern. Even though federal officials have had ample time to stymie the spread… |
(2025-01-06). Pfizer Failed to Disclose Deaths of Two Women in COVID Vaccine Clinical Trials. globalresearch.ca The deaths occurred before the U.S. Food …
(2025-01-06). Canadian doctor describes what he believes was the attempted murder of another doctor who was on the covid data task force in Alberta. expose-news.com Dr. Daniel Nagase, a Canadian emergency room doctor, shares a story about Dr. Gary Davidson, former head of Red Deer Emergency Department, who survived an attempted murder in Red Deer Hospital, possibly …
(2025-01-06). Democracy Now! 2025-01-06 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, January 6, 2025 | Democracy Now! Monday, January 6, 2025…
(2025-01-06). Baltimore Media 'Create a False Impression That Youth Are Responsible for a Lot of Very Dangerous Crime': CounterSpin interview with Richard Mendel on youth crime coverage. fair.org 
(2025-01-06). Hamas 'ready to free 34 Gaza hostages' under mooted deal. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Iran Trap for Turkey. globalresearch.ca
(2025-01-06). Delusions of Grandeur — Dialogue Between Trump and Musk. globalresearch.ca Political Satire. Paraphrase by the author | Musk: Hey Donald, what's this 'Disease X' thing? are you going to go along with this? X is my patent — I'll have to sue. | Trump: Take it easy Elon, you know disease …
(2025-01-06). Technology to Manipulate the Human Brain: Donald Trump May Decide About the Future of Freedom of Thought and Human Destiny in This World. globalresearch.ca On March 31, 2024 the German weekly "Der Spiegel", the Russian internet newspaper in exile "The Insider" and the American TV channel "CBS News" on its "60 minutes program" published facts which challenged
(2025-01-06). Farm Laws Reborn: "Dismantling Food Security". Toxic Platter for India's Farmers and Consumers. globalresearch.ca India could see an authoritarian central government with subordinate state governments under the control of corporate interests and international finance capital. | So says the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a coalition of 40+ farmers' unions. It contends that the Union Government …
(2025-01-06). Devils in the Machine — Driving an Electric Car Is Fake Environmentalism. globalresearch.ca In Sweden there exists an electrified road for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to charge while driving[1]. | The 2 km stretch of road is the world's first of its kind, and an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric road by …
(2025-01-06). An American Psychopathocracy. "How Google and Facebook Shut Down the American Mind". "Supercomputers Make the Ultimate Decision" globalresearch.ca No doubt you have noticed, with the complete inability of any public intellectual to come to terms with the series of false flag attacks in New Orleans, New York, Las Vegas, and elsewhere. Nor are any of them, including the …
(2025-01-06). A Voyage into a Complete Unknown Known. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca "Every time I ask what time it is, I get a different answer" — Henny Youngman | I don't know about you, but I find some movies useful and even entertaining because, like dreams, they exercise my imagination. They project onto …
(2025-01-06). Freedom with a Caveat. Barbara Nimri Aziz. globalresearch.ca Does Uhuru, 'freedom' in Swahili, apply in the United States? | It depends. It depends on how the First Amendment is interpreted; it depends on how cunningly the term terrorism is applied in these tenuous fearsome times; it depends on how …
(2025-01-06). Guess Who Are the Real Protagonists of Anti-Semitism. globalresearch.ca
(2025-01-06). Video: A Jewish-Russian Proxy President: Zelensky Transformed into a Neo-Nazi. globalresearch.ca
(2025-01-06). Is US Democracy a Sham? Biden Gave Us the Answer. Were You Listening? Jonathan Cook. globalresearch.ca Only in the world of political make-believe we inhabit in the West would the Wall Street Journal's account of And only in a world in …
(2025-01-06). AMR could kill 39 mn people by 2050. ummid.com Millions of lives are at stake due to use of Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR, also called as Superbugs, but these lives could be averted by better healthcare and invention of new antibiotics, The Guardian reported.
(2025-01-06). For the avoidance of doubt, Starmer DID announce more NHS privatisation today. thecanary.co In a speech on 6 January, Keir Starmer announced "a new agreement that will expand the relationship between the NHS and the private healthcare sector". He ignored the fact that private provision of NHS services already costs the NHS £10m every week in leeched profit. But that's perhaps no surprise given that lobbyists and firms […] | By
(2025-01-06). Inequality Weekly 2024. inequality.org
(2025-01-06). Heard About Buy-Borrow-Die? Meet Buy-Hold for Decades-Sell. inequality.org
(2025-01-06). More than 2,000 refugees, migrants die reaching Europe in 2024, says UN. independent.co.ug 
ROME | Xinhua | More than 2,000 refugees died in 2024 while attempting to reach Europe, according to recent data from the United Nations and Italian sources. At least 2,200 refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing in the Mediterranean Sea last year, the United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. Regina …
(2025-01-06). Elon Musk's Influence Signifies a "New Era" in US Politics, Scholar Says. truthout.org Billionaire Trump associate Elon Musk's latest disinformation campaign is targeting the U.K. government, which Musk appears to believe is not sufficiently anti-immigrant. Musk, who has already shaped the incoming Trump administration's economic policy by proposing cuts to government spending and tech-oriented privatization of services, signifies a "new era" in American politics… |
(2025-01-06). Selección cubana de balonmano ya está en Croacia para el mundial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (JIT).- La selección cubana de balonmano ya se encuentra en Croacia, donde realizará una base de preparación previa al campeonato del mundo que acogerá ese país en este mes de enero junto a Dinamarca y Noruega.
(2025-01-06). Footage shows senior Tories laughing at Nazi jokes at private members club event. leftfootforward.org Disturbing footage has emerged showing senior Tories at a private member's club laughing at Nazi jokes with the host singing "we're all racist now". | The clip, which has drawn much condemnation, was obtained by the London Economic and was from a dinner hosted by right-wing media outlet Guido Fawkes at the Carlton Club in London which was attended by former prime minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, ex-PM Liz Truss, former cabinet secretary Robert Jenrick and Reform MP Lee Anderson among others. | In the clip, comic Dominic Frisby can be heard singing: "We've lost our way, lon…
(2025-01-06). Genocidal President, genocidal politics. nationofchange.org "I call it cruel and maybe the root of all cruelty to know what occurs but not recognize the fact."
(2025-01-06). Genocidal President, Genocidal Politics. indybay.org Euphemisms and evasions…
(2025-01-06). Ecuador's armed forces appeal ruling on enforced disappearance. plenglish.com Quito, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ecuador have appealed the ruling that recognized the forced disappearance of the four children who were later found dead, Fernando Bastias, a lawyer for the families of the children, said.
(2025-01-06). Horrific crime in Uruguayan capital. plenglish.com The media outlet Montevideo Portal reported the incident occurred in the capital neighborhood of Ellauri, in the south of this city, where a 22-year-old man, who was holding his two-year-old daughter, was gunned down by strangers riding on a motorcycle. | The victim was shot eight times and transported alive to a hospital, where he died a short time later. | The girl, aged two, was shot four to five times. She is in hospital with little hope of survival, the source said. | At the scene, police recovered 17 casings of Glock pistols, according to the Interior Ministry.
(2025-01-06). Namibian President-elect receives Chinese Foreign Minister. plenglish.com Windhoek, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) President-elect of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in this capital, who began an important tour of African countries, the digital portal The Namibian reported.
(2025-01-06). National Development Plan consultation forums begin in Mexico. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Starting today, Mexicans will be able to participate in the consultation forums of the National Development Plan 2025-2030, which will serve as a guide to defining priorities in economic, social and political matters during the six-year period.
(2025-01-06). Argentine organizations denounce actions against historical memory. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan. 6 (Prensa Latina): The Argentine Branch of the American Association of Jurists denounced the absence of two plaques in the Supreme Court commemorating the Trial of the Military Juntas and warned about actions against historical memory.
(2025-01-06). Brazilian President Returns to Presidency. plenglish.com After the surgeries in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, the president concentrated his activities at the Alvorada Palace, the official residence of the heads of the Executive, and at Granja do Torto, the country house of the Presidency. However, he did not leave presidential duties during the recovery period. | After his return, da Silva will have to focus on two main issues: the confrontation over parliamentary amendments and the discussion on a possible ministerial reform. | The lack of consensus between the Supreme Federal Court and the National Congress regarding legislative revisions, which has been draggin…
(2025-01-06). Colombian truckers' union denies call for strike. plenglish.com According to members of a dozen of these organizations, as reported on social media, no strike is expected for the next few days, so there will be no problems with travel for those returning home after the end of their vacations, or for transportation works. | "In the face of malicious misinformation in different media and social networks by political and personal interests, we declare that at this time we are in permanent assembly and the process of consultation and socialization with our transport bases," the statement revealed. | The representatives confirmed that the group is united around a series of issues…
(2025-01-06). Labor conflict persists in Uruguay's meat industry. plenglish.com The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) urged employers and the Federation of Workers in the Meat and Related Industries (FOICA) who, for months, have been holding conflicting positions and strikes in meat packing plants in the country. | The undersecretary of the MTSS, Daniel Pérez, said that the ministry asked employers and workers to give in on their positions regarding the wage claim being extended within the framework of an unsuccessful Salary Council for the sector. "We have not yet found solutions in this conflict, and a good part of it has to do with the fact that there is a large gap between th…
(2025-01-06). UN: More than 473 million children live in conflict zones. plenglish.com United Nations, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) More than 473 million children, almost 19 percent of the world's population, live in conflict zones and 47.2 million were displaced by violence, according to UN data.
(2025-01-06). Un cubano exaltado a Salón de la Fama en clase Snipe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (JIT).- El cubano Nélido Manso ha sido exaltado al Salón de la Fama de la Asociación Internacional de Velas en la Clase Snipe.
(2025-01-06). Baseball5 de Cuba anuncia ruta crítica para 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (ACN) La ruta crítica del Béisbol5 cubano para este 2025 fue divulgada por el jefe técnico de la disciplina, Eros Bernal.
(2025-01-06). Economía cubana enfatiza en política recaudatoria. radiohc.cu Cuba inició un año tenso en la esfera económica, igual al anterior, aunque se espera el modesto despegue en algunos indicadores, como en la generación de electricidad.
(2025-01-06). Mijaín López quiere seguir vinculado al deporte en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (JIT).- El astro del deporte Mijaín López, lejos de lo que pudiera imaginar quien no le conoce, todavía se conmueve frente al agasajo, incluso si no sucede bajo los grandes reflectores de la escena deportiva internacional.
(2025-01-06). Instalan Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela en su nuevo período de sesiones 2025-2026 (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela quedó instalada en su nuevo período de sesiones 2025-2026, donde se ratificó a Jorge Rodríguez al frente del Parlamento y se patentizó el compromiso de sus diputados y diputadas de salvaguardar la paz y la estabilidad de la nación.
(2025-01-06). Celebró Universidad de La Habana aniversario 297. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (RHC) La Universidad de La Habana (UH) celebró la víspera su aniversario 297 con un homenaje a figuras ilustres y la reflexión sobre su importancia histórica y actual.
(2025-01-06). Confederación de béisbol del Caribe convoca asamblea. radiohc.cu La Habana 6 ene (ACN) La Confederación del Caribe de Béisbol (Cocabe) convocó a su comité ejecutivo y demás miembros a su Asamblea General correspondiente, pactada del 31 de enero al 3 de febrero de 2025, en República Dominicana.
(2025-01-06). Torneo Capablanca regresa a Varadero. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (JIT).- De regreso a Varadero y con novedades en su convocatoria llegará la edición del Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Capablanca in Memóriam 2025.
(2025-01-06). Ecuador en campaña electoral con un presidente-candidato. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (RHC) Ecuador prosigue hoy la campaña previa a las elecciones generales del 9 de febrero, mientras Daniel Noboa mantiene la dualidad de ser el presidente y también uno de los candidatos a la jefatura del Ejecutivo.
(2025-01-06). Trump will focus on "regime change" in Iran in his new term! uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist On January 20, as Trump prepares to return to the White House, his team announced so far and the signs of his approach to the Middle East suggest that Iran will face intense US pressure for regime change in the coming year. The United States has been seeking regime overthrow …
(2025-01-06). Iraqi PM Al-Sudani dismisses regime change speculation. newarab.com 
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has dismissed speculation about regime change in His remarks, delivered on Saturday during a memorial event for the 2003 assassination of Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, underscored Iraq's sovereig…
(2025-01-06). NewsX (India) World Report: Russia's Retaliation Threat. gilbertdoctorow.com NewsX (India) World Report: Russia's Retaliation Threat Having spent some time as commentator on television news in various countries, starting with a year of stardom on Russian domestic talk show broadcasts on all national channels in 2016, I am not surprised at how the welcome mat at any one studio, in any given country can …
(2025-01-06). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-06). Azerbaijan leader says Russia 'guilty' over deadly plane crash. newarab.com An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after being diverted from a scheduled landing in the southern Russian city of Grozny. | Moscow has admitted its air defences were operational in the area…
(2025-01-06). Robert Scheer Shreds Clinton: 'Wall Street's Wet Dream'. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-06). Chain bosses lead 5,000 Oregon health care workers to OK strike. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Ore. —Bosses' intransigence, in one case for more than a year, led the Oregon Nurses Association/AFT and the Pacific Northwest Hospital Medicine Association to give the state's Providence Hospital chain a legally mandated strike authorization notice on December 30. Unless there is a settlement by January 10, the largest health care workers' strike in …
(2025-01-06). Joe Biden Blasts Efforts to "Erase the History" of January 6 Capitol Attack. truthout.org Outgoing President Joe Biden marked the fourth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol building by a mob of loyalists to Donald Trump by calling on Americans to stand guard against future attacks on democracy. The Capitol attack took place on January 6, 2021, following weeks of Trump insisting that his loss to Biden in the 2020 presidential race was due to election fraud — a claim that… |
(2025-01-06). Trump's Team Looks to Bypass Sanctuary Laws That Hinder His Deportation Plans. truthout.org Five years ago, police officers stopped Jose Armando Escobar-Lopez while he was driving to his home in Daly City near San Francisco with his partner and her brother. Without giving a reason for the stop, the officers questioned him about his immigration status and facilitated his transfer to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. Escobar-Lopez's 2019 brush with ICE illustrates… |
(2025-01-06). Biden Permanently Bans Offshore Drilling Across 625M Acres of Coastal Territory. truthout.org Outgoing President Joe Biden on Monday moved to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling across more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal territory, protecting swaths of the East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific, and Alaska's Northern Bering Sea from fossil fuel exploitation just before President-elect Donald Trump is set to retake power. Biden said in a statement that… |
(2025-01-06). Florida Doctor Fined $10K for Violating Abortion Waiting Period Law. truthout.org The Florida Board of Medicine recently fined an obstetrician and gynecologist $10,000 and issued a reprimand for violating a 2022 anti-abortion law requiring a 24-hour waiting period before performing abortions. Florida's 24-hour waiting period law, enacted in 2015, requires pregnant people to receive information about abortions from their doctor and then wait at least 24 hours before… |
(2025-01-06). Taiwan's former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je charged with bribery. wsws.org Ko is the second major politician to face anti-graft investigations and charges since President Lai Ching-te took power in May 2024. Both have shown an interest in competing for president in 2028, and they were and continue to be Lai's political opponents.
(2025-01-06). UK Labour government refuses to pay pension compensation to millions of women. wsws.org Labour reneged on promises made while in opposition that it would compensate women who lost tens of thousands of pounds due to pension changes.
(2025-01-06). Japanese cabinet earmarks record 8.7 trillion yen for war. wsws.org Tokyo has all but thrown out the legal limitations set in Article 9 of the constitution, which bans Japan from acquiring military weaponry and waging war overseas.
(2025-01-06). Teamsters confirm closure of UPS Swan Island hub in Portland as part of nationwide automation drive. wsws.org This is the latest hub to be closed since the passage of the new Teamsters contract in 2023, which union officials falsely described as a "historic" victory.
(2025-01-06). This week in history: January 6-12. wsws.org àñcalan death sentence delayed; Soviet Union launches Soyuz 17; Nkrumah independence campaign in Gold Coast; Polish nationalist campaign on Danzig.
(2025-01-06). Stock market bubble gets even bigger. wsws.org The US market has risen by more than 40 percent in the past two years on the basis of speculative hype and expectations over high-tech and AI.
(2025-01-06). The Gisèle Pelicot case: A catalyst for change in justice and society. mronline.org 
The trial over the decade-long abuse involving numerous men has shaken many, and requires us to demand societal and judicial change.
(2025-01-06). The scientific pain of climate change: Shifting narratives of acceptance and avoidance in climatology. mronline.org 
Any time we use to debunk the irrational ideological arguments of privileged people in privileged societies is time lost for serious exploration for how to respond to reality.
(2025-01-06). How progressives reacted to Elon Musk turning on Nigel Farage. leftfootforward.org Only last month, Farage, the leader of Reform UK who has been desperate to secure the support of Elon Musk, was boasting about how successful their meeting had been amid reports that the owner of X was considering making a huge donation to Reform. | However, yesterday Musk turned on Farage, claiming that the MP for Clacton does not have what it takes to be leader of Reform UK. | The pair have had a disagreement over the far-right former leader of the English Defence League, Tommy Robinson. Musk has called for Robinson's release in a number of posts in recent days, while Farage has condemned Robinson, telling G…
(2025-01-06). Registration opens for Follow Jesus '25 convention. anabaptistworld.org Registration for Mennonite Church USA's Follow Jesus '25 convention is now open for early-bird pricing. The denomination's biennial faith formation gathering will take place at Koury Convention Center, in Greensboro, North Carolina, July 8-12, 2025. Follow Jesus '25 affirms MC USA's Renewed Commitments, which is a call to follow Jesus, witness to God's peace and experience the …
(2025-01-06). Reform UK supporters chant 'Free Tommy Robinson' at party conference. leftfootforward.org Reform members were heard chanting for Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, to be released from prison during a regional party conference in Leicester last Friday. | While discussing grooming gang scandals in areas like Rotherham, some audience members began chanting pro-Tommy Robinson messages. | During Lee Anderson MP's speech, one member of the crowd shouted "Listen to Tommy Robinson". | When a second crowd member shouted a pro-Tommy Robinson chant, Anderson told the man "to shut up or get out". | He said: "Are you going to shut up or just get out? Do you want to come up here and speak…
(2025-01-06). Who is Rupert Lowe? Elon Musk voices support for the MP as potential Reform UK leader. leftfootforward.org 'I have not met Rupert Lowe, but his statements online […] make a lot of sense'
(2025-01-06). Much of US blanketed by snow. america.cgtn.com 
Large parts of the northern hemisphere were at a standstill this Monday, Jan. 6 after a polar vortex triggered a blizzard and record snowfalls. Much of the eastern and southern U.S. was hit a day after similar conditions in northern Europe and parts of Asia. Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-01-06). A new kind of community. anabaptistworld.org Five hundred years ago, the printing press made the Protestant Ref ≠ ≠or ≠mation possible by spreading new ideas faster and easier. Today, the internet is multiplying the speed and ease of communication once again.
(2025-01-06). Driving Hindutva and Culture of Commodification of Identity. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-06). 'Ghost of Suharto' marks Prabowo's new phase in West Papua occupation. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Paul Gregoire United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) provisional government interim president Benny Wenda has warned that since Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took office in October, he has been proven right in having remarked, after the politician's last February election, that his coming marks the return of "the ghost of Suharto"
(2025-01-06). The Heat: Global Economic Outlook. america.cgtn.com 
(2025-01-06). US Statistics from 2024 that are both shocking and horrifying. expose-news.com American author Michael Snyder sums up statistics from 2024 that are shocking. From the size of America's national debt and the total of Americans' household debt, to falling sperm counts and how …
(2025-01-06). The myth of the sustainable enterprise. onlineopinion.com.au The reality is that such organisations rarely exist, and those that do aren't sustainable.
(2025-01-06). The business case for saving coral reefs. grist.org 
Days after hurricanes Irma and Maria tore through Puerto Rico in 2017, Ernesto Diaz formed a team to survey what the Category 5 storms had done to his home. Touring coastal areas, Diaz, then an assistant secretary with the commonwealth's Department of Natural & Environmental Resources, saw rooftops poking out from floodwaters, forests stripped bare, and windows and doors floating by. As a marine scientist who knew the shoreline ecosystems intimately, he also noticed something that intrigued him: Communities near coral reefs sustained less damage. | That became the genesis of a first-of-its kind project when, i…
(2025-01-06). Bar Crawl Radio: From Conflict to Collaboration with Rob Fersh. pressenza.com Rob Fersh talks about collaborative problem solving and his new book, co-authored with Mariah Levison As our count…
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Man Sues Lottery After Losing Winning Ticket. theonion.com 
A man is suing the California Lottery alleging that he has not received part of his winnings from a nearly $400 million Mega Millions jackpot after he located one of his winning tickets but not the other. What do you think?
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Report: Terrible Thing That Just Popped Into Your Head Would Make Loved Ones Turn On You Immediately. theonion.com NEW YORK—According to a report released Friday by experts who know all about what has been happening in your mind for the past few seconds, the terrible thing that just popped into your head would make your loved ones turn on you immediately. "Everyone you know, everyone you care for, would abandon you instantly if …
(2025-01-06). Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Stands Firm on Certifying the 2024 Presidential Election. urbancny.com 
(Washington, D.C. — January 6, 2025) Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) issued a resolute statement today regarding the certification of the 2024 Presidential Election, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic …
(2025-01-06). Report: Hamas Lists 34 Hostages for Release, Refuses To Confirm Status. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-06). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Hlabisa commends Matatiele communities for safe return of initiates. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa commends Matatiele communities for safe return of initiates | The Minister of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, joined the community of Phamotse village in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, as they welcomed back home 114 initiates this past weekend. | The cultural and traditional event brought the community together in celebration, characterised by song and dance. | The Minister was accompanied by the Eastern Cape CoGTA MEC, Zolile Williams, as well as the leadership of the Matatiele Local Municipality and traditional leaders from the surrounding area. | Hlabisa applaude…
(2025-01-06). Level 8 weather warning: KZN residents urged to prepare for heavy rain. sanews.gov.za Level 8 weather warning: KZN residents urged to prepare for heavy rain | The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has placed disaster management teams on high alert following a weather warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). | The warning predicts disruptive rainfall for large parts of the province from Monday, 6 January to Wednesday, 8 January 2025. | Forecasts indicate that adverse weather conditions will lead to the overflow of low-water bridges, localised flooding, and possible disruptions to major routes across KwaZulu-Natal when…
(2025-01-06). Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu. sanews.gov.za Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late Professor Sibusiso Bengu, the first Minister of Education in democratic South Africa, will receive a Special Official Funeral Category 2. | Bengu passed away on 30 December 2024 at the age of 90. | President Ramaphosa has expressed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Professor, who served as South Africa's Ambassador to Germany from 1999 to 2003. | Bengu's Special Official Funeral Category 2 will be held at the University of Zululand in KwaZulu-Na…
(2025-01-06). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #625. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "… as far as the propositions of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality."
(2025-01-06). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Higher traffic volumes as holidaymakers return home. sanews.gov.za Higher traffic volumes as holidaymakers return home | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called for vigilance, patience and respect for the rules of the road as the festive season comes to an end and travellers return home. | Roads leading out of coastal areas and neighbouring States are expected to experience high traffic volumes. Law enforcement officers have been deployed to monitor driver behaviour on the roads and reduce the number of crashes and fatalities. | In a statement, the RTMC said 7 448 people were arrested on South African roads over the festive period for various offences, includ…
(2025-01-06). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Justice Minister Levin Seeks Passage of Judicial Control Bill Despite Public Backlash. themedialine.org 
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(2025-01-06). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2025-01-06). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-06). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-06). Iran embassy slams British MP's support for Soleimani assassination. presstv.ir The Iranian embassy in London has censured Conservative British MP Tom Tugendhat for "absolutely unlawful" endorsing of the "arbitrary assassination" of General Qassem Soleimani ordered by Donald Trump.
(2025-01-06). Few words from a spouse can mean a lot! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. I thank Allah for all the blessings in my life, and you are among the most cherished of those gifts—a steadfast and loyal spouse. You are the other parent of my dear children and a constant source of support through both joyful and …
(2025-01-06). Prosegue la grave crisi politica in Corea del Sud. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-06). Vermont faces legal challenge from big oil over law requiring climate damage payments. nationofchange.org
(2025-01-06). Egypt to receive $1.2 billion as part of IMF programme. newarab.com 
Egypt is expected to receive a $1.2 billion disbursement from the Last month, the IMF said it reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the fourth review of the 46-month Extended Fund Facility arrangement, potentially unlocking the $1.2 billion disbursement. | "The (IMF's executive) board will convene in January and, God willing, we will receive the amount in Ja…
(2025-01-06). France doubts Algeria's intentions behind Boualem Sansal arrest. newarab.com 
"To follow the roadmap, it takes two," French Minister Jean-Noà´l Barrot said during…
(2025-01-06). France ex-leader Sarkozy on trial over Gaddafi 'finance pact'. newarab.com 
Former French president Sarkozy's career has been shadowed by legal troubles since he lost the 2012 presidential election but he is an influential figure and also known to regularly meet President Emmanuel…
(2025-01-06). Iraq marks Army Day amid calls for weapon oversight by military. newarab.com 
The event, under the theme, "A Hand…
(2025-01-06). Starmer warns Musk he's 'crossed a line' in 'Islamophobia row'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Amidst war & displacement in Sudan, my aunt won't stop educating. newarab.com 
Fairouz Abdel Razig El-Higzi woke up late on the 15 April, 2023. | 'I had slept in,' said the dean of architecture and planning at
(2025-01-06). Fighting between SNA, SDF over two days kills at least 101. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed inside the war operations room. newarab.com 
Hezbollah leader A series of
(2025-01-06). Sudan's army chief welcomes Turkish offer to resolve conflict. newarab.com 
In early December, Turkish President
(2025-01-06). Self immolation attempts by two youths as Pithampur protest gains momentum. ummid.com Following the transfer of abandoned Union Carbide pesticide factory's hazardous waste from Bhopal for incineration to Pithampur the whole city is on the boil.
(2025-01-06). 20 Years after His Death, Gary Webb's Truth Is Still Dangerous. transcend.org In Aug 1996, Webb penned a series for the Mercury News documenting how profits from the sale of crack cocaine in Los Angeles in the 1980s had been funneled to the Contras, the CIA-backed mercenary army perpetrating a terrorist war against Nicaragua.
(2025-01-06). Age of Anxiety. transcend.org 30 Dec 2024 – Meanwhile, in the evil empire…
(2025-01-06). Closing Your Heart & the Path to Self-Annihilation. transcend.org 28 Dec 2024 – Gabor Maté discusses how the subjugation of a people can lead them to close their hearts, enabling moral contradictions but also violent resistance.
(2025-01-06). Heron Rises from the Dark, Summer Pond. transcend.org So heavy | is the long-necked, long-bodied heron, | always it is a surprise…
(2025-01-06). The Avenging Heroes among Us: John Berger on the Courage to Create. transcend.org It helps to remember this diversity of heroisms, because it saves us from imprisoning our heroes in the expectation that everyone contribute to the shared cause — the great project of human flourishing — in the same way. The protest marcher and the poet are very different kinds of heroes.
(2025-01-06). The Three Voices of Poetry. transcend.org April 1954 Issue – The first is the voice of the poet talking to himself—or to nobody. The second is his voice addressing an audience. The third is the voice of the poet when he attempts to create a dramatic character speaking in verse.
(2025-01-06). Fact Check: Has this Pakistani boy married his own mother? ummid.com A viral video showing a Pakistani boy arranging her mother's second marriage is being shared with a false claim that he himself has married his mother.
(2025-01-06). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-06). Explained: How Hormonal Changes Cause Breast Cancer. ummid.com Despite the fact that these hormonal changes are normal, there could be a chance that they might increase the risk of having health issues such as breast cancer.
(2025-01-06). Health Alert: Shoulder pain can be sign of lung cancer. ummid.com After a long day at the office or post an intense workout session and some heavy lifting, a shoulder pain is quite common.
(2025-01-06). Important Aspects of Change World Needs to Address. ummid.com While world discourse on various issues has increased as never before with the rapid spread of media, social media, research institutions and think-tanks, at the same time, it is disturbing to realize that the most important issues and tasks are getting increasingly neglected.
(2025-01-06). NEET UG 2025 Syllabus Released, Registration Starts Soon. ummid.com NEET UG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' the syllabus and curriculum of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, popularly known as NEET UG, likely to be held in May 2025.
(2025-01-06). Why hate mongers enjoying impunity despite "Supreme Leaders' diktats" ummid.com The 'Supreme Leaders' Bhagwat and Modi are witnessing right in front of their eyes that the Genie can be unleashed from the bottle, but to put it back is a task, which is close to impossible.
(2025-01-06). Unveiling How Modi Govt Manipulated India's Image. ummid.com The narrative of "New India" projected under the Narendra Modi Government has been a saga of meticulous curation, strategic concealment, and calculated misrepresentation.
(2025-01-06). Convictions in 2018 Kasganj Communal Riots. ummid.com Most of those arrested in the Kasganj Communal Riot Case appeared to be innocent Muslims who were detained arbitrarily by the police.
(2025-01-06). Eye pupil size helps understand memory function. ummid.com A team of researchers from Cornell University in the US in a new study found that the size of the eye pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories…
(2025-01-06). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-06). One Nation One Subscription — Steps to Join. ummid.com The Government of India has started online registration for One Nation One Subscription, popularly known as ONOS Scheme, through the official website onos.gov.in.
(2025-01-06). Saffron Policing at Hyderabad Book Fair. ummid.com The Saffron Policing at the Hyderabad Book Fair serves as a stark reminder of the growing intolerance toward intellectual freedom and pluralistic discourse in society.
(2025-01-06). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-06). Watch: The video that landed European tourists in Dubai Police net. ummid.com The European tourists, who have been at the centre of a massive outrage following a video showing them mocking a Muslim couple went viral, finally landed in Dubai Police net.
(2025-01-06). India registers first HMPV positive patient in Bengaluru. ummid.com An 8-month-old baby was found to be positive with HMPV in Bengaluru, making it the first such case in India.
(2025-01-06). Two more HMPV+ cases detected in India. ummid.com Hours after reporting the first HMPV positive case in the country, India Monday January 06, 2025 found two more patients infected with the Human Metapneumovirus.
(2025-01-06). Bar vs Bench Clash: Could 'Friendly Fire' kill delivery of justice? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the dust settles from the Christmas and New Year festivities, Isaac Ssemakadde's message to his "Radical New Bar" still hangs in the air. "I won't be indulging in festive cheer, as our struggle against AG Nsumikambi and Injustice Ssekaana is far from over" said Ssemakadde. The President of Uganda …
(2025-01-06). Environmental, Social and Governance compliance in financial institutions. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Pauline Arinda | A report done by EY for the Uganda Bankers' Association in January 2024, titled "ESG Framework for Uganda's Banking Sector," emphasizes that adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles should be viewed as a strategic move towards long-term sustainability and resilience, rather than merely a compliance issue. The financial sector has a …
(2025-01-06). Experts disagree with Prof Latigo over dangers of agro-chemicals. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts and the civil society have challenged Professor Maurice Ogenga Latigo over his comments supporting the use of agricultural chemical inputs, and called for a ban on those that have been banned in other countries. In an opinion published in the Daily Monitor on December 31, 2024, the Professor …
(2025-01-06). Pearl Magic Prime's "Tamara My Wife" starts airing today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | M-Net's Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) has announced the launch of Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere on 6th January 2025, at 10: 00 PM. The company said this captivating show will take over the prime- time Monday slot, delivering a …
(2025-01-06). RCEP showcases success of open world economy. independent.co.ug 
Officially entering into force on Jan. 1, 2022, RCEP has fostered regional cooperation that shares benefits and promotes development. As a free trade area with the biggest population, the largest trade scale and the greatest potential for development, RCEP is set to inject more vitality into regional economic integration in the Asia-Pacific. SYDNEY | Xinhua | …
(2025-01-06). The Indians dividing MAGA. independent.co.ug 
To be sure, racism is not the only reason some Trump supporters oppose immigration COMMENT | SHASHI THAROOR | Perhaps it should not be surprising that India should feature so prominently in the "civil war" that has emerged within US President-elect Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement. Surprising or not, that is what is …
(2025-01-06). The Rotary International President is in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick is in Uganda for a week-long visit that showcase and deepen the volunteer organization's impact in the country. Urchick, the second woman to serve as president of Rotary International, arrived in Uganda on Sunday night to engage with the country's nearly 12,000 Rotarians and Rotaractors as …
(2025-01-06). Why is the Sahel turning its back on France? independent.co.ug 
The turning back on France by African countries reflects the growing demand for a broader push to erase the vestiges of French colonial influence, analysts said. DAKAR | Xinhua | More African countries in the Sahel region have recently announced plans to reduce their military ties with France as they urgently demanded the withdrawal of …
(2025-01-06). Red Sea Attacks Are Testing Combat Information Centers Aboard U.S. Navy Warships Like Never Before. twz.com 
The chaotic, high-risk nature of the grinding Red Sea fight was starkly illustrated when a Navy cruiser shot down a friendly Super Hornet last month.
(2025-01-06). Talk World Radio: Close Guantanamo While Its Victims Are Still Alive. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about Guantanamo with Andy Worthington, author of The Guantanamo Files. Worthington has worked with the United Nations and WikiLeaks, runs two websites, andyworthington.co.uk and closeguantanamo.org and also …
(2025-01-06). Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage and calls for Reform UK leader to be replaced. leftfootforward.org It's all turned sour so quickly. It was only last month that Farage was boasting about his meeting with Elon Musk, with talks that the tech billionaire would be making a game changing donation to Reform UK, the biggest in British political history. | And yet just weeks later, Musk has turned on Farage, taking to his X platform to call for him to be replaced as Reform UK leader saying that the arch Brexiteer does not have 'what it takes'. | Farage and Musk have been in disagreement over Musk's support for the far-right Tommy Robinson. The Trump appointee has called for Robinson's release in a number of posts in…
(2025-01-06). Stamps Capture Unchanging Face of U.S. Violence Abroad. fpif.org 
The United States recently In contrast, not long ago, nations communicated their political messages through simpler, lo…
(2025-01-06). As corporate class carts cash to Trump, labor drafts fightback plans. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The recent headline in the Wall Street Journal said it all: "Wall Street's big names, once wary of Trump, now want in." But it's not just Wall Street that carted carted campaign cash to the Republican President-elect and convicted felon, Donald Trump. It's Elon Musk and Amazon. It's hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who openly …
(2025-01-06). Starmer hits back at Elon Musk over attacks on Jess Phillips. leftfootforward.org 'When the poison of the far-right leads to serious threats … in my book, a line has been crossed.'
(2025-01-06). Musk's own AI calls him out as his timeline becomes a gutter of racist fake news. thecanary.co Billionaire Elon Musk inserted himself further into Western politics in 2024 with his game-changing support for Donald Trump. He then turned his attention to the UK, threatening to boost Reform even further. But at the start of 2025, his X timeline has become even more awful than it usually is. And even his own artificial […] | By
(2025-01-06). DWP pays HALF A BILLION to dead people — while underpaying pensions & cutting benefits. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has mistakenly paid £512 million in state pension and pension credits to deceased individuals over the past five years. It comes as the department cut chronically ill and disabled people's benefits repeatedly. DWP: half a billion to dead people As the Telegraph reported, the DWP has paid nearly […] | By
(2025-01-06). Ed Davey appears to be the only politician talking sense over Elon Musk. thecanary.co As batshit tech billionaire Elon Musk further spreads racist fake news and disinformation across his X feed, while courting far-right fascists (probably because he is one), UK Lib Dem leader Ed Davey appears to be one of the few politicians taking sense — as he directly calls for the UK government to intervene. Elon Musk: […] | By
(2025-01-06). It's Fat Cat Monday 2025 — with FTSE 100 bosses earning £1,298.46 an HOUR this year. thecanary.co The median FTSE 100 CEO's earnings for 2025 will surpass the median annual salary for a full-time worker in the UK by around midday on Monday 6 January, according to calculations by the High Pay Centre think tank. The calculations are based on the High Pay Centre's analysis of the most recent CEO pay disclosures […] | By
(2025-01-06). Pedro Almodóvar's 'The Room Next Door': Euthanasia takes a holiday. peoplesworld.org 
Whereas in 1934 Paramount released Death Takes a Holiday, starring Frederic March and co-written by playwright Maxwell Anderson, 90 years later, smack dab in the holiday season Sony Pictures Classics has unleashed a movie about death in Los Angeles and New York. In Spanish director/co-writer Pedro Almodóvar's The Room Next Door former combat correspondent Martha …
(2025-01-06). The cold, dead hand of McCarthyism. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-01-06). Jan. 6, 2021 — Never forget Trump's fascist coup. peoplesworld.org 
Four years ago, on Jan. 6, 2021, Trump staged an attempted fascist coup in Washington as part of a last-ditch effort to block Congressional certification of his defeat in the 2020 election. The violence took five lives within the first 36 hours, and four officers who responded to the attack took their own lives over …
(2025-01-06). Retirees flex muscle to win Social Security Fairness Act. peoplesworld.org 
President Joe Biden has signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. It removed the drastic Reagan-era cuts in Social Security income that millions of public employees had earned during the times that they paid into the fund. Not only will those workers start receiving the same Social Security benefit as those who did not …
(2025-01-06). Former mayor assassinated in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com Armed men assassinated the former mayor of Mocoa, the capital of the Putumayo province in southern Colombia. According to the National Police, two armed men arrived at the home of…
(2025-01-06). México presenta Olinia, la primera armadora mexicana de vehículos eléctricos. cubadebate.cu Durante su habitual conferencia, la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum presentó el proyecto Olinia con el que su gobierno espera producir, con el apoyo del sector privado, tres modelos de automóviles compactos eléctricos que tendrán un costo entre 90 000 pesos (unos 4 500 dólares) a 150 000 pesos (unos 7 500 dólares). El nuevo automóvil será totalmente mexicano.
(2025-01-06). Presidente Díaz-Canel evoca aniversario 65 del primer ascenso de Fidel a la Comandancia General de La Plata. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, ascendió este lunes junto a 65 jóvenes la Comandancia General de La Plata, como parte de la ruta Con Fidel en las alturas, que protagonizan las nuevas generaciones.
(2025-01-06). Rememoran la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el ejemplo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una representación de pioneros y jóvenes de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus rememoraron este lunes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus, a 66 años de un suceso que aún recuerda la hazaña de los barbudos rebeldes.
(2025-01-06). Congreso de EEUU ratifica el triunfo de Trump, aunque la sombra del 6 de enero de 2021 sigue presente. cubadebate.cu Mientras el Congreso de EE.UU. se reúne en medio de una tormenta invernal para certificar la elección del presidente electo Donald Trump, el legado del 6 de enero se cierne sobre el proceso con un hecho extraordinario: el candidato que intentó anular la elección anterior esta vez ha ganado, y regresa al poder. Esta vez, no se esperan violencia, ni siquiera objeciones.
(2025-01-06). Indonesia se adhiere a los BRICS como miembro de pleno derecho del grupo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Indonesia se convirtió en un miembro de pleno derecho del grupo BRICS, comunicó el Gobierno brasileño, que ostenta la presidencia rotativa de la asociación a partir del 1 de enero de 2025. La candidatura de Indonesia fue respaldada por consenso de los líderes del grupo en la Cumbre de Johannesburgo en agosto de 2023.
(2025-01-06). Intensa tormenta invernal arroja frío, nieve y hielo desde el sur hasta el este de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta invernal de nieve, hielo, viento y temperaturas en descenso provocó condiciones peligrosas para viajar desde el centro y sur hasta la costa este de EE.UU. el lunes, lo que llevó al cierre de escuelas y oficinas gubernamentales en varios estados. La nieve y el hielo cubrieron las principales carreteras en Kansas, Nebraska e Indiana.
(2025-01-06). Rememoraron la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el ejemplo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una representación de pioneros y jóvenes de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus rememoraron este lunes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus, a 66 años de un suceso que aún recuerda la hazaña de los barbudos rebeldes.
(2025-01-06). (Castellano) Guerras, Militarización y Resistencia. transcend.org 3 Enero 2025- Debemos replantearnos las cuestiones de la violencia y la seguridad. Frente a un enfoque que esencializa los conflictos armados, es preciso identificar sus dinámicas, causas y responsables, restablecer la primacía de la política sobre lo militar y poner fin a la normalización de la violencia.
(2025-01-06). Insmet reporta un descenso marcado de las temperaturas esta madrugada. cubadebate.cu Esta madrugada el Instituto de Meteorología registró un descenso marcado de las temperaturas, con temperaturas mínimas que, según los datos disponibles, oscilaron entre 13 y 16 grados Celsius, inferiores hacia localidades del interior, superiores en zonas costeras. El menor valor fue reportado en la estación meteorológica de Indio Hatuey, con 9.8 grados Celsius.
(2025-01-06). Mijaín y Biles: Los mejores deportistas de 2024 para AIPS América. cubadebate.cu El luchador cubano Mijaín López y la gimnasta estadounidense Simone Biles fueron elegidos como los mejores deportistas de 2024 en América, según la sección continental de Asociación Internacional de Prensa Deportiva (AIPS, por sus siglas en inglés).
(2025-01-06). Servicio Sismológico Nacional: Cuba registró en 2024 la mayor cantidad de terremotos. cubadebate.cu Cuba registró en 2024 la mayor cantidad de terremotos en el territorio nacional (12 806), según informó el Servicio Sismológico Nacional y trascendió este lunes. Estos terremotos se produjeron en un sector de la falla transformante Oriente, caracterizada por un movimiento predominante de deslizamiento por el rumbo lateral izquierdo.
In the words of the United Nations, "human rights" range from "the most fundamental—the right to life—to those that make life worth living, such as the rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty." These rights are supposed to be "inherent to us all." But this lofty ambition has become distorted, not only by the UN itself but by the whole of what Alfred de Zayas calls the "Human Rights Industry." | This industry, headed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), has multiple layers that include UN "expert groups" and "rapporteurs," regional commissions like (in the Western Hemisphere) the Inter-…
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — According to Junio Silva at the Brazilian newspaper Metrópoles , on December 31, Federal Judge Raquel Soares Charelli directed the Federal Police to open an immediate investigation into Israeli soldier vacationing in Brazil who is alleged to have perpetrated war crimes in Gaza. The court was …
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has condemned Israel's During the a UN Security Council meeting on 
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Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man and injured nine others, on Friday night, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the young man, Mohammad Madhat Amin Amer, 18, died of serious gunshot wounds inflicted on him by occupation forces during …
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot 3 Palestinians, including a child, and abducted three others, including an elderly man, in the southern occupied West Bank governorate of Hebron. Israeli forces shot a Palestinian child and injured dozens of citizens, on Saturday evening, after invading the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron. The Palestinian Red Crescent …
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, Day 456 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign in various regions, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians. Israeli forces killed at least 73 Palestinians in continuous air strikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. …
The armed wing of Hamas, the In the undated, three-and-half-minute video recording that AFP has not been able to verify, 19-year-old soldier Liri Albag called in Hebrew for the Israeli government to secure her release.
Israel is expected to inform the US that Tel Aviv is likely to use the pretext that "the Lebanese army is not meeting the terms of the agreement, while "Under the ceasefire agreement, th…
The deal would need approval from the House of Representatives and Senate committees and includes munitions for fighter jets and attack helicopters as well as artillery shells. Th…
A The Gaza Government media office said that photojournalist Omar Salah Al-Derawi was killed after an airstrike targeted his home in the Al-Zawaida area in central Gaza, also killing his parents. 
The country's inflation rate fell to 2.4 per cent, the lowest since August 2023…
In early December, a call was published, which called for community mobilizations and festivals of resistance in the wake of Trump's recent electoral victory. From the call: When Donald Trump enters office on January 20, he will order mass deportations, escalate the repression of protesters, dismantle the few judicial and legislative provisions that still protect… 
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Clerics at Our Lady of Trust Catholic Church in Pakwach district are seeking 3.2 billion Shillings to renovate and expand the 66-year-old Church. The church, which falls under Pakwach Parish, Nebbi Catholic Diocese, was built in 1958. The Pastoral Coordinator of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, Emmanuel Ocokuru, states that the …
5 January 2025, Quezon City. With the onset of 2025, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition wasted no time in warning the public against potential lead exposure hazards in some stainless steel water tumblers being marketed for children's use. | Last December 2024, the group procured four brightly painted tumblers from retail stores located in Mandaue and Manila Cities of which three are decorated with cartoon characters. These stainless steel reusable water containers are decorated with paints containing lead way above the 90 parts per million (ppm) limit. | As per X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) screening conduc…
By: Lourdes A. Bela-o and Genevieve B. Kupang | A heartfelt expression of gratitude for the blessings of 2024 and a time to reflect on the spirit of the Advent Season was held on December 12, 2024 at the Dr. Margarita Joven Fernandez Function Hall. Together, the Graduate School Family of Baguio Central University embraced the themes of hope and renewal as they thanked the Lord for His bountiful guidance and grace. They gathered for an enriching Advent recollection themed "Behold, Be Awake." ⚪ Dr. Lilian Pagulongan, Graduate School Faculty, prays, 'Come, Lord Jesus, come into our hearts and fill us with Your…
The fishers in Gulf of Mexico waters off Cameron Parish, Louisiana, estimate their catch has fallen catastrophically from 1 million tons a season to 150,000 tons since the first liquefied natural gas terminal in the parish began operating eight years ago. | Now, a new industry is being developed in the waters that were once the most productive grounds in the nation for fish, shrimp, and oysters. | A company called OnStream CO2 is developing the 
The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot's team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. | The Egypt forward has scored 17 goals and provided 13 assists in 18 Premier League games this season ahead of the vis…
"Given the continued detention of Iranian citizen Mr. Mohammad Abedini by Abedini, 38, was arrest…
Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pascal Mugisha 25, a resident of Kanyabuhuka cell, Kukukuru ward in Mpeefu ya Sande town council has been arrested for hacking his mother to death over land. He reportedly hacked his mother Madridah Nyiramanwa 50 on Saturday. Mugisha attacked Nyiramanwa at her home and hacked her severally on the head, …
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal missed the chance to narrow Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to three points when it was held to a 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday. Although 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri put it ahead after 16 minutes after Mikel Merino's neat flick, Arsenal failed to …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region have tasked the government to prioritize tackling the continuous land eviction and grabbing cases in 2025. According to the leaders, the government should come up with a robust land management system to avert speculators and grabbers from invading the Bunyoro sub-region to cause havoc …
Uganda's total population as of May 2024 stood at 45,905,417, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 2.9% since 2014. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released the final results of the National Population and Housing Census 2024, offering a detailed snapshot of Uganda's demographic and socio-economic landscape. …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is battling an acute shortage of drugs and medical supplies. Statistics at the hospital indicate that the facility receives between 800 to 1,000 patients daily exerting pressure on the few available drugs allocated to the hospital. Records at the regional health facility further show that …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is overwhelmed by the number of patients in need of Intensive care unit (ICU) services. Statistics at the hospital indicate that at least 30 patients in need of Intensive care Unit services are admitted every week yet it does not possess the specialized infrastructure and equipment …
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Rengen Sub County in Kotido district have asked the district security committee to reinstate Lominit police outpost. The police outpost was constructed in 2023 and 30 police personnel were deployed at the outpost, however, they were withdrawn and the outpost closed. Lochode Apakirwat the LCI Vice-chairperson of Kaekar …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Makerere III Parish in Kawempe Division have expressed concern over the absence of adequate basic public sanitary facilities. Makerere III Parish is comprised of villages that include Kibe Zone, Sebina Zone, Dobbi Zone, Kigundu Zone, Good Hope Zone, and Mayinja Zone. Haruna Ssali, the Environment and Public Health …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) at the Office of the President, Hellen Seku has cautioned young leaders against the dangers of drug abuse. Addressing over 800 student leaders from various universities and tertiary institutions, Seku emphasized prioritizing their well-being and prospects. Seku advised the students …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has taken over the office as the third division commander of Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) replacing Maj Gen Don William Nabasa. His predecessor, Maj Gen Nabasa handed over the office to Sserunkuma on Thursday at division headquarters in Moroto district. Col Allan Kyangungu who has …
President Yoweri Museveni and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stressed Friday the new African Union (AU) Mission's pivotal role in supporting the government in Somalia, according to an Egyptian presidential statement. This came during a phone call during which both leaders reaffirmed their countries' support for Somalia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. On 27 December, …
For three working days, 9th —11th January 2025, in the Speke Resort Conference Centre in Uganda's capital, Kampala, the African Union Commission (AUC) will host the Extraordinary Summit on…
The March 23 Movement (M23) has dislodged the Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (patriots) from two positions as fighting rages on Friday in Masisi territory, North Kivu province. Heavy fighting resumed on Thursday in the territory after some days of lull. On Friday …
Major General Don Nabasa has officially handed over command of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) to Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma. The ceremony, which celebrated the joint security forces' contribution to peace in Karamoja and surrounding regions of Greater Eastern Uganda, marked the conclusion of Maj Gen Nabasa's tenure. He …
The High Court in Kampala has quashed the resolutions made by some of the members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council -UMSC General Assembly in 2023, in which they ousted the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, from office. In his judgement on Friday, Justice Dr Douglas Singiza, without making any declaration on the merits of the …
Issuance of the digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles is set to commence tomorrow, Monday. In November 2023, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) Project was launched and Digital number plates were rolled out starting with government vehicles. In November 2024, the system was rolled out for motorcycles and tricycles. Implementation of …
The hunt for the man who shot into a taxi and injured a 12 year old boy has come to an end after joint security team apprehended the culprit. The suspect has been identified as Mohammed Kitaka. Kitaka shot into a passenger taxi at around 9: 25pm at Kyebando, Kawempe Division and injured Edrine Babalanda who …
The Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mathias Mpuuga has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to subject Ugandans to a referendum on whether suspects should be denied police bond and bail. In his message to the nation on the New Year, President Museveni reiterated his call on the Judiciary to reconsider giving bail and directed the police …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kira Magistrates Court has sentenced Precious Tumuhirwe to serve 40 years in prison for torturing a 4 Year Old child. The Court on Friday presided over by Shallon Niwaha sentenced 37 Year Old Tumuhirwe following her own plea of guilty to torturing the child on December 26th 2024 …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has quashed the resolutions made by some of the members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council -UMSC General Assembly in 2023, in which they ousted the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, from office. In his judgement on Friday, Justice Dr Douglas Singiza, without making any …
On Friday, January 3, 2025, day 455 of Israel's ongoing, relentless assault on the entire Palestinian population of 2.2 million people in the Gaza prison camp, Israeli forces continued their attacks on civilians. In addition to attacking the Al-Awda Hospital, the Israeli military dropped a number of bombs in Gaza City, killing 35.
I want to welcome you again to this webinar sponsored by the United National Antiwar Coalition. As we saw the events developing in Syria, we put out a statement. You can find that on the UNAC website, which is at 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Badru Wassajja Kiruuta has been named the new Greater Masaka Muslim Regional Kadhi. He replaces Sheikh Hamis Sulait Ssentongo, who resigned his responsibilities last month after serving for two years. Kiruuta's appointment comes barely a year after he shifted his allegiance from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council at Old Kampala, …
The Israeli military reported three rockets targeting its territory on Friday from the The rockets were the latest in a spate of launches by fighters in the devastated Palestinian territory, with Afte…
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd edition of the annual Discovery Uganda championships will take place on January 17th and 18th in Kapchorwa. According to Peter Chelangat, the Manager of Rosa Associatie Management Uganda, who also doubles as Kiplimo's national coach, this year's event focuses on the Talent identification of young stars in …
Over all, Washington has provided the regime with $310 billion in military and economic aid, which has been regularly adjusted for inflation, according to the Council on Foreign Relations, an American think tank.
[Note to Readers: In Part 1, I wrote about the big-time donors and loyalists who will populate Trump's cabinet, inner circle, and ambassadorships. Elon Musk naturally stands out in that grouping, and now the New York Times has introduced us to Musk's inner and outer circle. Three things stand out for me from that profile: venture capitalists 
Family, friends and the Palestinian American community are mourning the loss of Kareem Badawi, who died in the New Year's The rampage on the crowded iconic street in the city's French Quarter killed 15 (including the suspect) and wounded around 35, with 18-year-old Badawi from Baton Rouge among the youngest victims. | The first-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Alabama was with his high school friend Parker Vidrine, in critical condition following t…
Redlining, exclusionary zoning, and predatory lending schemes have put prospective Black homeowners at a severe disadvantage. As the Ballard Center for Social Impact points out, the gap in homeownership rates between Black and white families was larger in 2019 than in the 1960s. In 2023, the National Association of Realtors reported a nearly 29 percent homeownership divide between these 
Asia Pacific Report The UN's Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, has called on "medical professionals worldwide" to suspend ties with Israel in an act of solidarity with the more than "1000 colleagues of yours" killed in Gaza over the past 14 months. Countless more Palestinian medical workers "were…
A Bahai poet and writer is set to be returned to prison in Iran after undergoing open-heart surgery, a France-based group representing Iran's largest religious minority said Thursday. | She had previously been released in 2018 alongside Fariba Kamalabadi, another prominent Bahai who was also re-arrested in 2022. | The poet "recently underwent open-heart surgery and will be returned to prison very soon," the Bahais…
Listen for the silences in the imperialist press. Last Saturday's New York Times included a story it billed online as "What to Know About Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis." The Times relayed some of the horrific suffering being inflicted on the people of Gaza. It reported that Israel's bombs have "turned [Gazan] cities into rubble-filled wastelands" and 
The Pentagon announced this week it launched a wave of airstrikes on Sana'a and other parts of Yemen on Tuesday. U.S. Central Command said it targeted command and weapons production facilities of Ansarallah, the militant group also known as the Houthis that rules most of Yemen. The attacks came just after Israel bombed the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah and the main airport in Sana'a, killing at least six people. A Houthi spokesperson said Wednesday the movement would continue attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and against Israel aimed at ending that country's war on Gaza. "These are strikes…
At least 35 people have been reported killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn, while and stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume. | The Israeli military has intensified its assault on northern and central Gaza in recent hours. | Recent strikes include one targeting the Mishmish family home in the Nuseirat camp, resulting in the deaths of two children. Another attack on the Salman family home west of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza has claimed the lives of at least four people. | Journalist Omar Al-Deirawi and two other people were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit the Shalt family home i…
We look at what we know about two deadly incidents that unfolded in the United States on New Year's Day: a truck attack in New Orleans in which a driver killed at least 14 people before being shot dead by police, and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, part of an apparent suicide. The FBI has identified the New Orleans suspect as 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who had posted videos to social media before the attack pledging allegiance to the Islamic State militant group. In the Las Vegas case, the driver was 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger of Colorado,…
The FBI now says it believes the driver of a pickup truck that barreled through a crowd of New Year's celebrants in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the early hours of 2025 acted alone. He was ultimately shot dead by police, but not before killing 14 people. Dozens more were injured. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has the details from New Orleans.
Kieran Allen delves into the establishment spectacle of condemnation surrounding Luigi Mangione, who has gained folk hero status after allegedly assassinating Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Health Care. Allen explores the morally bankrupt world of private health insurance, where companies like United Health Care prioritize profit over people's lives on a daily basis, leading to thousands of preventable deaths.
US authorities are investigating potential links between the assailants behind two deadly attacks on New Year's Day in The investigation follows an incident on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where Shamsud Din Jabbar, 42, killed at least 15 people and injured many others after driving a truck into a crowd of revelers early Wednesday morning, bypassing police barricades. | The FBI has stat…
HOUSTON | Xinhua | Officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Thursday that 14 people were confirmed dead when an attacker rammed a pickup truck into New Year's Day revelers in New Orleans one day earlier. The attacker was shot dead in gunfight with responding police officers. New Orleans Coroner Dr. Dwight …
Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ten people have been killed in a road crash in Kyenjojo District. The crash happened on Wednesday at Ngezi Trading Centre. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network, Rwenzori West police spokesperson, Vicent Twesige, the accident happened when a taxi registration number UBR 800S, travelling from Fort Portal to …
LOS ANGELES — The mood was victorious and festive. And the proof was in the animated conversations and smiling faces. Working Families Party (WFP) held their Los Angeles region end-of-year holiday celebration party just west of downtown Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 13. Friday the 13th, a supposedly bad luck day, was nothing of the …
OAKLAND, Calif.—As City Councilmembers prepared to start their final meeting of 2024, protesters gathered outside City Hall on the afternoon of Dec. 17, erecting tents and a speaker's platform in the plaza and demanding that sweeps to remove homeless encampments be ended and unhoused people be provided with permanent, deeply-affordable housing and needed services. They …
Long after the concluding credits of A Complete Unknown, Writer-Director James Mangold's (Walk the Line, Wolverine) very good new Bob Dylan biopic, the music will resonate. It is music that responded to and in turn shaped its times. Is it now a call to more action or the laconic echoes from a better time? Mangold …
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon on Thursday, The truce, which took effect on November 27, has been marked by mutual accusations of violations from both sides. | The Israeli military said Thursday's strike targeted medium-range rocket launchers in the Lebanon's official National News Agency reported at least thr…
Just days into a new year, the New Orleans terror attack and Las Vegas vehicle explosion have put the U.S. on high alert, particularly Washington D.C. — the focus of significant presidential events in the coming days and weeks. | CGTN's Owen Fairclough has more.
Healthcare workers around the world have launched an online campaign demanding the Hundreds of medical professionals are using the hashtag #FreeDrHussamAbuSafiyeh to decry Israel's capture and detention of him as well as calling fo…
UN Special Rapporteur The draft bill, approved by a ministerial committee on Sunday, aims to expand Israel's prison workforce to manage the increasing number of Palestinians imprisoned in the country's detention facilities. | "This…
At Home and Abroad Police in America need a great deal of reform, a project that translates to freeing them from the racist nature of U.S. culture while tying them more firmly to the culture of civil and human rights. Not easy, but certainly a worthwhile task compared to maintaining the present situation. Here is 
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged New Year greetings with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended sincere congratulations and best wishes to Putin and the Russian people. Xi said that 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Russia …
After 100 years among us, Jimmy Carter is gone. Like a lot of people, I'm playing Ramblin' Man in his memory tonight. Saying good-bye to Jimmy Carter is complicated as Dickey Bett's guitar. All complications considered, Jimmy was my favorite U.S. President during my lifetime. Nobody's perfect, and a U.S. President's imperfections are bound to 
The number of homeless people living in shelters or on the streets topped 770,000 this year, according to the annual report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development released Friday, a rise of 18 percent over 2023.
The German government, under fire for failing to prevent a Interior Minister Nancy Faeser along with security and intelligence chiefs faced questioning by a parliamentary committee about the attack that killed five people and wounded more than 200, and on whether there had been missed clues and security lapses. | Faeser said no m…
Four The slain detainees were identified as Mohammed Rashid Aka, 44, Samir Mahmoud Al-Kahlout, 52, Zuhair Omar Al-Sharif, 58, and Mohammed Anwar Labad, 57, according to a joint statement by the two Palestinian detainees rights groups.
KIEV | Xinhua | A total of 189 Ukrainians returned from Russian captivity on Monday as a part of a new prisoner swap, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Among those released were 187 servicemen, including officers, soldiers and sergeants, along with two civilians, Zelensky wrote in a post on Telegram. The freed troops included military …
GAZA, December 29, 2024 (WAFA) — Fifty-one-year-old Palestinian detainee, Ashraf Mohammad Fakhri Abu Warda, from Gaza, has died in mysterious circumstances in the Israeli Soroka Hospital. The Palestinian Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) announced that they were informed of Abu Warda's death after he was transferred from Naqab Prison to Soroka …
Since October 7, 2023, Israel's onslaught in Gaza has killed more than 45,500 Palestinians and injured more than 108,000. At the same time, Gaza officials continue to accuse Israel of deliberately blocking aid deliveries. Human rights organizations are condemning Israel for attacking Palestinian lifesaving infrastructure, including Gaza's water supply and medical system. All of this has led to the world's leading specialist on the subject of genocide to declare Israel is carrying out a combination of "genocidal actions, ethnic cleansing and annexation of the Gaza Strip." Omer Bartov,…
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. At 8 p.m. on Dec. 30, 1936, in one of America's first sit-down strikes, autoworkers occupied the General Motors Fisher Body Plant in Flint, Mich. The autoworkers were striking to win recognition of the United Auto Workers (UAW) as their bargaining agent and to force …
The war-torn country has accused the US-based global tech giant of war crimes, forgery and deception by using illegally extracted and smuggled minerals in its products.
By Michelle Chen / Truthout Despite the state's Democratic majority, more than 53 percent of Californians voted against a ban on slave labor in state prisons. Proposition (Prop) 6 would have amended the state constitution by removing a provision that allows incarcerated people to be forced to work. Though it would not ban "voluntary" work in these facilities, …
The head of the "Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system is under severe threat," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X. | "We repeat: stop attacks on hospitals. People in Gaza need access to health care. Humanitarians need access to provide health a…
Israeli forces carrying out a weeks-long offensive in The fresh expulsion orders caused a new wave of displacement, although it was not immediately clear how many people were affected, the residents said. | Palestinian and United Nations offi…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has said that the year has seen an increasing number of individuals masquerading as health workers which endangers the lives of unsuspecting people seeking health services. Speaking to URN in an interview, Dr Herbert Luswata, the association president said while this year has seen …
The According to a statement released late Saturday by the Taliban government spokesman, new buildings should not have windows through which it is possible to see "the courtyard, kitchen, neighbour's well and other places usually used by women". | "Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards or collecting water from we…
The Commission of Prisoners Affairs issued a report on Sunday that detainees in the Israeli "Manashe" prison live a catastrophic daily reality and harsh and painful conditions around the clock, which poses a danger to their bodies and lives. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, the Commission stated that the "Manashe" prison is newly …
As the new year begins, I am taking this opportunity to make fresh personal commitments. I want to reflect on what is outdated or unhelpful in my life and envision the type of future I desire by implementing the necessary lifestyle changes. | One of my most profound realizations is this: I am done with war. For over 40 years, I have marched, protested, and spoken out against wars. From now on, the issue of war belongs to the past for me. I will no longer think, write, or talk about war. As an editor at Pressenza, I will not publish articles covering wars in Ukraine, Gaza, or the potential conflicts with China.
The indictment comes as some states expand terror laws to ensnare protesters who block "critical infrastructure."
A pious Sunday school teacher confessing to lust in his heart but swearing never to lie, he came to Washington to reestablish public faith in government just when popular disgust at monstrous U.S. crimes in Indochina had reached unprecedented heights. The big business agenda during his term in office (1977-1981) was to roll back the welfare state, break the power of unions, fan the flames of the Cold War to increase military spending, engineer tax breaks for wealthy corporate interests, and repeal government regulation of business. While portraying himself as a peanut-farming populist, Carter delivered the goods…
After the fall of right-wing PM Michel Barnier to a no-confidence vote, Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new Prime Minister, Franàßois Bayrou, to attempt to apply the same policies. The Left Berlin spoke to Paris activist, John Mullen.
I wrote this to Alberta mom Jessy Roos, an NDP activist, about pediatric COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. | I don't have the original post. I assume it was something about promoting mRNA vaccines in children. | . | . | . | . | . | . ….
The story of the Israeli war on Gaza can be epitomized in the story of the Israeli war on Beit Lahia, a small Palestinian town in the northern part of the Strip. When Israel launched its ground operations in Gaza, Beit Lahia was already largely destroyed due to many days of relentless Israeli bombardment which 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Throughout the year of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events hosted in China and made four significant overseas visits, consistently calling for stronger win-win cooperation to build a better world. Esteemed a masterly communicator, Xi incorporated into his talks, speeches and articles a string of well-known Chinese …
The final moment of The facility's director, who has repeatedly warned about the precarious situation in the hospital and north Gaza, was seen wearing his medical coat as he walked towards an Israeli tank, indicating that he had continued wor…
The WHO chief called Monday for the immediate release of The Friday-Saturday assault on Kamal Adwan in Beit Lahia left northern Gaza's last major health facility out of service and emptied of patients, the World Health Organisation said. | "Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system is under severe threat," WHO director-general Tedros Adha…
World leaders, journalists and political commentators have offered their condolences and weighed in on former US The former US leader was behind several major foreign policy decisions affecting the While he has been regarded as a champion of Palestinian rights later in his career, he was also responsible for controversial actions such…
More than four decades after leaving the White House, Jimmy Carter is remembered as a pivotal figure in Middle East diplomacy – a legacy defined by his greatest achievement but also tied to the challenges that ultimately ended his presidency. | The former president, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, brokered the historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, altering the course of the Palestinian struggle for statehood and paving the way for the Arab-Israeli normalisation process. | However, his triumph was soon overshadowed by the Iran hostage crisis, which erupted just months after the signing…
CAIRO | Xinhua | In a region where turmoil has long been the norm, the cascade of events in the Middle East in 2024 has nevertheless shocked the world due to its intensity and complexity. The Israel-Palestine conflict entered the second year, leaving Gaza stranded in a dire humanitarian crisis and creating ripple effects …
By Robert Inkalesh / MintPressNews You might have heard that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been propping up Hamas in Gaza… but is there more to the story? Some argue that Netanyahu has an 'alliance' or at least an interdependency with Hamas to serve his own goals, but is that really true? In the …
The action involved over 300 stores that had previously voted to join Starbucks Workers United Union (SBWU) according to a press release from the union.
In a calculated effort to stoke anti-Muslim hysteria, pro-Israeli right-wing social media accounts distorted the facts surrounding a tragic car-ramming attack on a German Christmas parade. This manipulation aligns with a broader trend of reviving post-9/11 Islamophobia to advance imperialist war narratives that ultimately benefit Israel. | When news broke that a Saudi-born man was responsible for the 
Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old. The 39th president served a single, tumultuous term in the White House from 1977 to 1981. As we begin our look at his life and legacy, we hear Carter's own words in a Democracy Now! interview discussing his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. Carter criticized Israel's policies in the West Bank and Gaza, and argued Israel's settlements in the Occupied Territories were the main barrier to peace. "Americans don't want to know and many Israelis don't want to know what is going on inside Pa…
Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100, was attacked for telling the truth about Israel. Many Democrats joined the smear campaign.
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The Israel Hayom newspaper said the army was "considering" remaining in some control points in south Lebanon even after the 60 days specified in the agreement ends, adding that the topic has been discussed in recent days…
Overnight and early on Monday, Israeli forces the al-Wafaa Hospital where at least seven were killed and the al-Ahli hospital. | Gaza civil defence crews and witnesses confirmed many were critically wounded in t…
Standoff over closure of embassy in Dublin is unlikely to make Israel's complicated relations with the EU any easier COMMENT | DAVID EHL | After criticism from Ireland, Israel has closed its embassy in Dublin for the time being. It may be a sign that Israel's influence in Europe is waning. Even if a two-state solution …
What follows is the final installment of 'October 7: A History in Threads,' which connects the present to the past 141 years of Zionism and Israel's occupation of Palestine. Please go here to see all of the 11 threads in this series that includes embroidered portraits of the ongoing Palestinian struggle for liberation. According to 
Gaza's Health Ministry has confirmed that close to 46,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel's ongoing assault, but Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah estimates the true number is closer to 300,000. "This is literally and mathematically a genocidal project," says Abu-Sittah, a British Palestinian reconstructive surgeon who worked in Gaza for over a month treating patients at both Al-Shifa and Al-Ahli Baptist hospitals. Israel continues to attack what remains of the besieged territory's medical infrastructure. On Sunday, an Israeli attack on the upper floor of al-Wafa Hospital in Gaza City k…
Israeli lobbyists, organizations, and former intelligence operatives are actively working behind the scenes to suppress free speech, stifle debate at academic institutions, ban advocacy groups, and curtail the right to assembly. This coordinated effort has intensified during the ongoing Gaza war, with substantial complicity from Western governments and major social media platforms. | On December 17, the BBC published an 
La BBC se enfrenta a una revuelta interna por su cobertura de la guerra de Israel contra Gaza. Los periodistas acusan a la organización de parcialidad estructural e injerencia.
"Together, we can make 2025 a new beginning"
Mike Pompeo's role in the first Trump administration as both director of the Central Intelligence Agency and US Secretary of State will be forever associated with the venom and desperation he had in targeting Julian Assange, a publisher who drove him to distraction and engendered mania. As the chief founder of WikiLeaks, Assange had regularly published 
Donald, the idiot, the madman, the consummate cowardly thug is preparing to unleash shock and awe to paint his agenda onto the American and the world stage such as we have never seen before. Day one, two, three…infinity. He will attempt to unleash the hounds of horror. Why? To impose his horrendous agenda—of course. But 
The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in It comes two years after they told In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to o…
Around the world, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being remembered for his time in office and his dedication to public service after his presidency. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's key political promises centered on his America First slogan. On the domestic front, he doubled down on illegal immigration and articulated a hardline toward American allies regarding foreign policy. Poppie Mphuthing reports.
Despite a federal program designed to clear backlogs of DNA evidence from rape cases, state and local officials around the country chose not to test about 20% of kits and secured few convictions from those that were analyzed. What do you think?
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and the world's oldest known wild bird, laid an egg at the approximate age of 74, a feat given that members of the species usually only live for 12-40 years. What do you think?
The Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers is located on the third floor of City Hall For the most up to date information on meetings, cancellations, and other notices, please check the City website Monday, December 30th | No Meetings Scheduled | Tuesday, December 31st | No Meetings Scheduled | Wednesday, January 1st | City Hall will be Closed in Observance of the New Year's Day Holiday | Thursday, January 2nd | 5: 30 p.m. Citizen Review Board Meeting | Friday, January 3rd | No Meetings Scheduled…
30 December 2024, Quezon City. As the clock ticks down to a brand new year, the environmental and health advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition led a community meeting and caravan enjoining the public to go "Iwas Paputoxic." | Organized in collaboration with the leadership of Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City, the event urged residents to avoid the use of "paputoxic" (a term introduced by the EcoWaste Coalition to emphasize the toxic effects of "paputok" or firecrackers) in welcoming 2025. | Bagong Silangan, a highly populated area of some 152,000 citizens, is a partner community of the EcoWaste Coalition for it…
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Carter had been in hospice care since mid-February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia, the same small town where he was born. He once ran a peanut farm before becoming governor of the Peach State and running for the White House.
The attack took place Saturday in the southern coastal city of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iranian media reported.
The Sudanese government strongly rejected on Sunday a report backed by the United Nations which determined that famine had The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) review, which UN agencies use, follows repeated warnings from the IPC said last week that…
The announcement comes amid increased hopes for an end to a decades-long insurgency waged by the outlawed 
After nearly two years in hospice following years of cancer, 100-year-old former US president For the US president who oversaw a landmark Middle East peace treaty, it is ironic but perhaps fitting that he is more known for his life after politics. | The 39th president of the United States was probably best known during his one term for overseeing the Camp David Accords between 
Two ships used the new extension on Saturday, a statement from the Suez Canal Authority said. | Authority chief Osama Rabie said the development in the canal's southern region will "enhance navigational safety and reduce the effects of wa…
A light aircraft crashed Sunday off the coast of "A light aircraft operated by the Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea, claiming the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot," said the General Civil Aviation Authority in a statement. | It added that an investigation had been launched "to determine the cause" of the deadly crash. | The statement said the victims were of Indian and Pakistani nationality. | "The crash o…
Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Budaka Deputy District Resident District Commissioner, Nusula Nabukalu, has been killed in a road crash. The crash occurred on Sunday, along the Jinja-Iganga highway in Mayuge District. The road crash involved the RDC's vehicle, a Toyota Double Cabin registration number UG 4803C. She was from Nawansinga Village in Iganga …
HOUSTON | Xinhua | Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, died on Sunday at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed. "Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia," the center announced on social media X, formerly known …
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charles Walimbwa Peke, the former Prime Minister of Inzu Ya Masaba, has expressed his displeasure following his dismissal during the recent cabinet reshuffle. On Saturday, Mike Mudoma, the Cultural Leader of Inzu Ya Masaba, announced changes to his cabinet, replacing Walimbwa with Paulo Mwambu as Prime Minister. Speaking to the …
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea's transport ministry said on Monday that it will inspect all Boeing 737-800 planes in the country after the same passenger jet of Jeju Air crashed on Sunday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport planned to conduct the special inspection of all B737-800, operated mostly by low-cost domestic airlines, …
By Stavroula Pabst / Responsible Statecraft As Islamist, al-Qaida-linked group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) overruns Syria amid President Assad's sudden ouster, evidence suggesting Ukraine has assisted the group's triumph continues to mount. Namely, the Washington Post reported Tuesday that Ukraine sent 150 first-person-view drones and 20 drone operators to Idlib about a month ago. The New York Times …
These kinds of tent encampment cleanings or sweeps have been a regular occurrence in Los Angeles for years. But lately, the sweeps are almost daily after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June confirmed that cities can remove houseless people and their belongings from public spaces without offering supportive services like shelter.
'We looked up and there were 4 orange orbs in formation in what is suppose to be a no fly zone they then started to disappear,' the user wrote. | | In the video, four unblinking orange orbs are suspended in the air, forming a striking boomerang shape./wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/lMteyFBLATLtCwi6Zq7i.png)
Amid the ongoing drone mystery in the United States (US), some strange "red orbits" have been spotted in the northern region of the country sparking new stories about the incident.
Strange "red orbs" have been spotted flying over the eastern United States, adding to the ongoing mystery surrounding drone sightings.
By Kit Klarenberg / Global Delinquents Following the abrupt fall of Bashar Assad's government in Syria, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state, or will splinter into smaller chunks in the manner of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. For the time being at least though, members …
The security institution will be reformed after the dissolution of all services and their restructuring, in a way that honors our people, Khattab wrote on X, two days after being appointed to…
On average, 125-people die in gun-related incidents every single day in the United States. | This includes homicides, suicides and accidental deaths. | While the numbers have edged lower in recent years — they remain near the record highs seen during the pandemic. | Violence prevention advocates are growing concerned that President-elect Donald Trump could reverse whatever modest gains have been made when he reclaims the White House next month. CGTN's Toni Waterman reports.
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, has issued a powerful condemnation of child sacrifice and exploitation, calling for collective action to safeguard children's rights. The message was delivered during the Diocesan Children's Day celebrations at Our Lady of Fatima Queen of Peace Kasana Cathedral by …
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The word of the year was certainly "genocide." It was alleged of Israel's Gaza campaign by South Africa in a case brought before the International Court of Justice, and this charge was also lodged by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Doctors without Borders, and the UN Special Committee to …
The World Health Organization said on Saturday that the The WHO said it was "appalled" by Friday's raid, saying "hospitals have once again become battlegrounds". | "The systematic dismantling of the health system and a siege for over 80 days on north Gaza puts the lives of the 75,000 Pa…
Gaza health officials said on Saturday that Israeli forces detained the director of the "The occupation forces have taken dozens of the medical staff from Kamal Adwan Hospital to a detention centre for interrogation, including the director, 
Israeli forces are shelling the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, days after raiding and setting fire to the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, where they arrested over 240 Palestinians, including dozens of medical staff and the hospital's director. | The health ministry said it was concerned for the well-being of Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital, as some staff freed by the Israeli forces late on Friday said he was beaten by soldiers. | On Friday, Hamas dismissed Israel's claim that Palestinian fighters had operated from the hospital throughout the 15-month-old Gaza war, saying no fig…
Israeli forces on Friday raided the In separate incidents across Gaza, Israeli strikes killed at least 25 people, medics said. One of those strikes on a house in Gaza City killed 15 people, medics and the civil emergency service said. | The Palestinian health ministry said contact with staff inside the facility,…
Since the first day that Israel's war on Gaza began, my family made the difficult decision to leave our home in the Jawazat district, as our neighbourhood has been consistently targeted. We sought refuge in my grandmother's house — she had tragically passed away there just two months prior. We packed essentials like food, clothes, important documents, and identification cards, thinking we would only be away for a few weeks at most. However, as many are now aware, the situation quickly escalated beyond our expectations. | My grandmother's house was in the heart of the Rimal neighbourhood in Gaza City, clo…
They came to show their horror and fury at the Israeli destruction and burning of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza the day before. | | This was the last major functioning hospital in northern Gaza. Israeli troops drove people from it on Friday 27 December. Earlier airstrikes around Kamal Adwan had killed dozens of people.
Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas has called for the dispatch of international observers to Gaza hospitals to refute the lies of the Zionist regime and its claims about the use of healthcare facilities by resistance fighters.
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Medical staff at An Al-Jazeera correspondent in Gaza said that some people had fled the hospital, located in the They said that as a result of the fire which Israeli for…
A Palestinian journalist was shot and killed outside her family's home in the northern West Bank town of Jenin late Saturday, where Palestinian Authority (PA) security officers, backed by the Israeli military, Shatha al-Sabbagh, 22, was killed by a sniper with the Palestinian security forces while she was with her mother and two small children, her…
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told BBC radio his ears were still ringing following Thursday's attack as he prepared to board a flight in 
Scientists hope to uncover strategies that could inform innovations in medicine, environmental conservation, and the search for life beyond Earth…
BEIJING | Xinhua | China has attached increasing importance to the mental health of children and adolescents, experts said at a press conference held by the National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday. Epidemiological survey results from authoritative institutions show that the actual prevalence of depression among adolescents in China is about 2 percent, said Xie …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | General Salim Saleh, the National Coordinator for Operation Wealth Creation, has urged LC5 chairpersons in the Karamoja sub-region to secure and provide land for the construction of an industrialization hub in the region. General Saleh made this call during a recent meeting in Gulu, attended by leaders from West …
Addis Ababa, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian National Palace has opened its doors to the public for the first time, following an extensive restoration process, considered an important step in the preservation of national history and cultural legacy.
The Russian leader called his Azerbaijani counterpart 
A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from A bird strike and adverse weather conditions were cited by authorities as likely causes of the crash that flung passengers out of the plane and left it "almost completely destroyed", according to fire officials. | Video showed the Jeju Air…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump filed a legal brief on Friday, urging the Supreme Court to consider pausing a law that could see TikTok banned. | For months, TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has been fending off attempts by the U.S. government and lawmakers to shut down the popular social media app, arguing that its data and moderation operations are already based in the U.S. and that the app poses no national security risks. | CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing reports.
In her latest book, Anne Applebaum aptly defined this murderous motley of interests as 
After being hit by restrictions yesterday, left-wing analysis show now suspended and could be permanently deleted — while impostor clone-page mimics it As Skwawkbox reported on Friday, the Meta-owned Facebook social media platform — already known to be heavily restricting the reach of Palestinian, pro-Palestinian and left-wing news pages, including Skwawkbox — put unexplained restrictions …
A delegation from Turkey's main The visit would be the party's first in almost 10 years. | DEM's predecessor, the "The delegation left in the mornin…
The The jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after 
The In a recent interview, Al-Misnad, a former professor at Qassim University and vice president of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, outlined four potential scenarios that could bring about this Al-M…
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Inomo Town Council, Kwania District, have resolved to impose a fine of 100,000 Shillings on parents who keep their children at home as schools reopen on February 2, 2025. The decision was made following a report from the General Purpose Committee, presented by Tom Okello, the councilor …
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his caution to farmers in the Kigezi region against growing tea, citing the challenges of low returns on small-scale farming. Museveni made the remarks on Friday afternoon while addressing the 2024 International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) Ugandan Chapter convention held at Meizimera Hotel in Kihihi Town …
Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 991 plantation plots at the Tochi Irrigation Scheme in Oyam District remain unused, despite the government's efforts to promote rice production in the area. In 2020, the government, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, commissioned the 45 billion shilling irrigation scheme along the Tochi River in Oyam …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Operations and Management (TVETOM) under the Ministry of Education is set to commence an assessment of the costs associated with each TVET course in the country. This marks the first step in the government's effort to understand the financial implications of …
Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 500 residents of Lorengedwat Sub County in Nabilatuk district are homeless after a wildfire burned down three villages, destroying property worth millions. The fire broke out at 11: 00 a.m. on Saturday, completely razing Naweet, Modern, and Lonangat villages. Local leaders report that while no lives were lost, significant damage was …
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cultural Head of Inzu Ya Masaba, Umukuuka Mike Jude Mudoma, has sacked his Prime Minister, Ambassador Charles Walimbwa Peke, and replaced him with Paulo Mwambu in a recent cabinet reshuffle. This was revealed by Steven Masiga, the spokesperson of Inzu Ya Masaba, during a media briefing on Saturday at …
WHO links mystery illness in DR Congo to malaria and viral respiratory infections Kinsasha, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the disease affecting hundreds and killing dozens in neighboring DR Congo is a combination of malaria and viral respiratory infections. This mystery illness, which began causing fatalities in …
Police in Kabale are holding a woman accused of brutally torturing her employer's 4-year-old child in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. Disturbing CCTV footage shared by the Police's Children and Family Protection Unit shows Precious Tumuhairwe, a housemaid, assaulting a naked child, Claire Tumwekwase, in a bathroom. The footage captures the child crying out in pain, …
A Jeju Air passenger plane with more than 180 people on board has crashed while trying to land at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing nearly everyone on board, according to local officials. Only two survivors were found. Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800 flying from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed just after 9 a.m. …
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tasked the people of Isingiro to embrace irrigation in order to increase productivity. Due to irrigation, the President said Dr. Florence Muranga of Bushenyi harvests 53 tonnes of bananas from an acre per year as opposed to other ordinary farmers in the district who get only 5 tonnes of bananas from …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the disease affecting hundreds and killing dozens in neighboring DR Congo is a combination of malaria and viral respiratory infections. This mystery illness, which began causing fatalities in late October in the Panzi Health District, a remote area in southern DRC, has primarily affected children under five …
The Cultural Head of Inzu Ya Masaba, Umukuuka Mike Jude Mudoma, has sacked his Prime Minister, Ambassador Charles Walimbwa Peke, and replaced him with Paulo Mwambu in a recent cabinet reshuffle. This was revealed by Steven Masiga, the spokesperson of Inzu Ya Masaba, during a media briefing on Saturday at the Inzu Ya Masaba headquarters …
A After a year-long trial, the Salé Court of First Instance convicted 12 activists, all members of the Moroccan Front Against Normalisat…
Since the 1990s, Western Marxists have replaced imperialism with global capitalism that is untethered to Western imperialism. Western Marxists have also deemed socialist projects as a betrayal of their utopian views rooted in the Hegelian "purity fetish."
"This exceptional year of extreme weather shows how dangerous life has already become… and highlights the urgency of moving away from planet-heating fossil fuels as quickly as possible."
"If college football is defined by anything, we might say that it is trauma".
"Like all New Yorkers, I was outraged and horrified after seeing footage of the senseless killing of Robert Brooks. I have been clear that it is the responsibility of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to provide appropriate care and protection for those in its custody, and I will not tolerate anyone who violates that responsibility. That is why I ordered an immediate and full investigation into the death of Robert Brooks and further directed DOCCS Commissioner Martuscello to begin the termination process for the 14 individuals who were involved in his fatal attack. The State o…
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly crowned Queens representing the face of Gulu City have prioritized tackling the mental health crisis affecting the productivity of the youth in Northern Uganda. The night of December 20, 2024, ushered in three top finalists who competed in the beauty pageant at Bomah Hotel to represent the …
Israeli troops stormed one of the The Gaza Health Ministry said troops set fires in several parts of 
Organizers in Alameda County, CA, scored a BDS victory in December when the Board of Supervisors voted to develop an ethical investment policy that could divest tens of millions of dollars from companies profiting off Israeli genocide and apartheid.
New Yorks attorney general released body camera footage Friday showing the fatal beating of a state prisoner this month by correctional officers who punched and kicked him repeatedly while he was handcuffed on an infirmary bed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev over the tragic plane crash that killed nearly 38. In an official statement on Saturday, the Kremlin said its air defense systems were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
On Friday, Israeli troops shot a Palestinian young man and abducted three others in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. Also, the army shot two young men and abducted a woman in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh. Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man in the Askar al-Jadeed refugee camp, …
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As we come to the end of 2024, we look back on the distinguished lives and careers of Arab visual artists who passed away this year, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and experimentation. | From Gulf and Levant artists who defended the Palestinian cause to experimenting with abstraction, here are the stories of eight regional artists we lost in 2024. | Hussein Madi (1938 — 2024): | A renowned modernist of the Lebanese art scene, 
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is the most wonderful 90 minutes you'll experience this holiday break! Treat your loved ones to a trip through an enchanted storybook world and enjoy all the magic of this dazzling musical with the whole family. Great seats still available but going fast: Tickets to Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella start at just $30! Get Tickets…
From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa nowhere was spared the devastating impact of supercharged climate disasters in 2024. | This year is the hottest in history, with record-breaking atmospheric temperatures and oceans acting like fuel for extreme weather worldwide. | World Weather Attribution, experts on how global warming influences extreme events, said nearly every disaster they analysed over the past 12 months was intensified by climate change. | "The impacts of fossil fuel warming have never been clearer or more deva…
The chief paediatric doctor at a southern Gaza hospital confirmed that four babies had died of "severe temperature drop" this week as the war-ravaged Palestinian territory grapples with The fourth baby died within 72 hours of the first in Gaza, with medical sources saying the infant died due to exposure to the cold. | Dr. 
Caracas, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, today considered 2024 a year of victory, of sovereignty and of peace, in a popular military-police fusion.
At least 69 people died, including 25 The makeshift boat was carrying around 80 people when it capsized. Around 80 Only 11 survived, the Ministry of Malians abroad said in a statement on Thursday after collecting information to reco…
The Council on American-Islamic Relations have issued an advisory to prospective students and their families over US universities they consider "institutions of particular concern" due to their treatment of those This comes after repeated instances of clashes between pro-Palestinian student protesters demonstrating against In…
The United Kingdom indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria, with the announcement coming soon after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving similar state bans on transition-related care. What do you think?
It will depend on whether past mistakes continue to shape continent's future or it can unlock its potential FEATURE | JULIUS DOMBA | Africa, often referred to as the cradle of humanity, is a continent brimming with untapped resources, vibrant cultures, and immense potential. Yet, it remains the world's poorest continent, home to 33 of the …
The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, ordered the handover of the Galapagos Islands for the construction of a U.S. military base, due to the approval of the "Comprehensive security project in the island region" and the "Instructions for the application of cooperation agreements between Ecuador and the United States" on December 10.
Warning: This video contains content that viewers may find disturbing. New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Robert Brooks, who died on December 10, 2024 after an encounter with New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, Oneida County. On December 9, Mr. Brooks was transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility to Marcy Correctional Facility, both in Oneida County. Mr. Brooks, who was handcuffed w…
Earlier today, out of an abundance of caution, and in conjunction with our law enforcement partners, the decision was made to delay the opening of Destiny USA to the public while the Syracuse Police Department, New York State Police, and the FBI investigated a potential security concern. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our visitors, employees, and tenants is always our highest priority. After a thorough investigation, law enforcement has cleared the shopping center to reopen, and we are now welcoming back our community. The concern that prompted today's delayed opening has been fully handled, and the center…
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On December 20, a horrific attack took place at a Christmas Market in The tragedy sent shockwaves across the world, but even before the victims' loved ones could begin to grieve, another story began to dominate the narrative: the false claim that Muslims and foreigners pose a fundamental threat to Germany and must be expelled. | Speculation about the attacker's identity quickly spiralled…
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League on Friday after a 1-0 win at home to struggling Ipswich Town. Kai Havertz's 23rd-minute tap-in after Leandro Trossard's cross was enough to decide a game that Arsenal dominated from start to finish, with Ipswich managing just three shots during the …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 30 cattle were stolen from residents in Butuntumula Sub-County, Luwero District, on the night of Boxing Day. Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, informed Uganda Radio Network (URN) that, following a tip-off from concerned locals, the police deployed officers to search for the stolen cattle. This led …
Without course correction, 20 of 26 countries would remain poor through 2050 ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The next 25 years could prove decisive in determining whether the world's 26 poorest countries progress to middle-income status, a new World Bank analysis shows. Home to more than 40 percent of people struggling on less than $2.15 a day, …
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a new bridge at Masindi Port, and Laropi is expected to commence in the next financial year. The Laropi bridge which will be constructed in partnership with the African Development Bank will be 1,200 meters wide across the Nile, 2m shoulders, 2m walkway and standard Paved Class …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 240 suspected criminals were picked in Kampala Metropolitan areas during Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, revealed that most of the suspects were caught in the act of stealing from unsuspecting victims at music shows and church services during the festive period. Among …
Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of Emyooga SACCOs in Kole district have attributed the poor loan recovery rate to political interference, particularly misinformation about the program. Emyooga, a presidential initiative aimed at promoting job creation and improving household incomes, disbursed funds to 33 SACCOs in Kole district in two phases. In the first disbursement, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira municipality legislator has urged his colleagues in parliament to reject the government's move to make the elite Special Forces Command-SFC an independent service unit of the Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an exclusive interview, Ssemujju who has been the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has outlined plans aimed at reducing its national debt starting in 2027 the year it is forecast to touch 53 percent of the value of the economy (GDP). The country's national debt stands at 25.6 billion (93 trillion shillings) as of the end of June 2024, or about 46.9 …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) reveals that a significant number of mothers are still contracting the virus during pregnancy and breastfeeding, passing it on to their babies. Dr. Daniel Byamukama, who heads HIV prevention at UAC, stated that an assessment has shown …
The billionaire wants to insert the power of his money into British politics, but Reform can be crushed if we mount a campaign of real protest, unafraid to attack Labour, argues John Westmoreland.
For the first time in the school's history, Student president Alifa Anam Chowdhury and Vice President Elias Atkinson, both pro-Gaza activists, were found guilty of dereliction of duty based on Chowdhury's four unexcused absences from assembly meetings and Atkinson's failure to hold the required twice-monthly meetings. | This was after a seven-day student judicial hearing, which lasted over…
Silicon Valley and tech billionaires are lining up to support the incoming Trump administration. With the world's richest man, Elon Musk, as one of Trump's closest advisers, Trump has hosted Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for dinners at Mar-a-Lago. Amazon, Meta and OpenAI's Sam Altman have all announced donations of $1 million each to Trump's inaugural committee. Trump has placed tech executives all over his new administration, including PayPal co-founder Ken Howery, venture capitalists Scott Kupor and Sriram Krishnan, and tech boss David Sacks, whom Trump has p…
In northern Gaza, the director of the besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital says five medical workers were among 50 people killed in Israeli strikes near the hospital. Israeli forces then stormed the hospital and forced hundreds, including patients, into the streets. This all comes as The New York Times has confirmed past reporting by +972 Magazine that on October 7, 2023, Israel loosened military rules meant to protect noncombatants in Gaza. Award-winning Israeli journalist Gideon Levy decries the moral decay of Israel, which has gone so far as to open a luxurious rest area for soldiers in northern Gaza: "It’…
Compilation of news reports — IAK staff Nearly 50 Palestinians were killed Thursday in an Israeli airstrike on a building opposite the headquarters of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. Among the dead are two ambulance crew members. At least 14 more Palestinians are dead and 50 others have been wounded in Israeli …
The Israeli army raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, with more than 350 people inside at the time of the attack. Female staff told journalists that they were forced to strip off their clothes by soldiers and were beaten if they refused.
Donald Trump has set his sights on the Americas, threatening to retake the Panama Canal if Panama doesn't lower fees for U.S. ships. The United States controlled the waterway until 1977, when President Jimmy Carter signed a landmark treaty to give Panama control of the canal. Trump has also recently floated the idea of annexing Canada, and even a possible "soft invasion" of Mexico. Pulitzer Prize-winning Yale historian Greg Grandin explains the practical impossibilities of such plans but analyzes the political impacts of Trump's statements. "There's no way the United States is…
With a year marked by genocide and conflict almost behind us, we welcome the new year with struggle; may it bring us closer to a socialist world where the dreams of humanity can finally awaken.
In its genocidal campaign to erase Palestine's Indigenous people, the state has weaponized my very existence, my birth and identity — and those of so many others.
Civil discourse is preferable to the alternatives of coerced silence and violence. Coerced silence means that one side has exercised power to end conversation—to say, in effect, there is no point in further discussion; be quiet and accept that our desires will prevail. Violence means that reason has failed and we are reduced to the condition of resolving disputes by means of fang and claw, rock and club, bullet and bomb. 
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man, on Thursday night, in the town of Ya'bad, west of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces shot and killed the young man, Zain Ali Tawfiq Atatreh, 18, after invading Ya'bad town and opening fire on citizens. The Palestinian Red …
More than 57 years after the attack, the FOIA lawsuit revealed new details and, more importantly, it made it clear that the US government is still refusing to release hundreds of pages of documents concerning the assault… Evidently the CIA is still guarding material important to understanding what happened on June 8, 1967 and afterwards, …
Needs assessment by NGO reveals the huge psychological impact of the war with Israel on young people.
It's been a month since a Dahiyeh — the Arabic word for suburb and the name given to the area south of the Lebanese capital — was hammered by weeks of Israeli strikes. Streets which once never slept in the densely populated suburbs have been left in ruins, after buildings were reduced to rubble within seconds during the offensive. | Cl…
While he misleadingly presents himself as a "scientist", billionaire DOGE co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy is just another Martin Shkreli-style Wall Street speculator accused of running pump-and-dump schemes.
One can be excused for worrying over what tomorrow might bring as expanded battle lines are redrawn across the globe, the world's wealthiest nation ever consumes itself in a cataclysm of partisan hate amid a growing digital reformation, and unchecked carbon emissions continue to cause more environmental disaster by the day. Will nuclear conflict, machine control, or climate breakdown ultimately destroy our pale blue dot of a planet or is it all just more apocalyptic blather that never comes to pass? 
By What we've learned so far is that the dangers of a global …
The Drop the ADL from Schools campaign seeks to challenge the role the Anti-Defamation League plays in promoting anti-Palestinian racism in K-12 schools across the U.S.
The country's chief wizard from Veliky Ustyug continues travelling across Russian cities…
The two satellites designed to synchronise in orbit, approach each other, dock, and facilitate energy transfer…
The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is to be at the centre of the agreement…
Mining magnates seem to have it all. Far more significant than royalty, such figures are the unelected captains of industry who know that governments will do whatever they can to accommodate their wishes and whims. True, the official rhetoric might sometimes be sharp and seemingly at odds, especially when it comes to that great irritation known as 
I'm not a big fan of these "best of" lists, but of all the new(ish) arts entertainment (or edutainment, as KRS-One would say) I consumed these past twelve months, here's what helped me most in surviving (and contemplating) the relentless horrors of 2024. FILMS No Other Land, co-directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and 
Major portions of the Arabian Peninsula are already exceeding 2 ∞C above pre-industrial and likely headed for a staggering temperature rise over coming decades. This disturbing news comes via a major new study by Saudi Arabia's most prestigious university. The epicenter of world oil & gas production is in direct line of fire of unnerving acceleration 
For nearly two days, the NYPD covered up the fact that one of their officers had fired a gun inside Hind Hall, while they were arresting students. Ultimately, the shooting was only revealed by the New York City DA's office. If you call in the NYPD, you can pretty much guarantee there will be bang-bang…Is there any doubt now that the NYPD raid did more damage to the buildings at Columbia than the students? The people who invited these cops on their campus should never be guardians of students again. 
We speak with a Greenlandic member of the Danish Parliament, Aaja Chemnitz, about incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to make America larger, in part by taking ownership of Greenland, which is controlled by Denmark. Greenland's prime minister rejected the idea this week, saying, "We are not for sale and will never be for sale." Trump's statement on Greenland was made as he announced he was picking PayPal co-founder Ken Howery as his pick for United States ambassador to Denmark. "We're open for business. We're not for sale," says Chemnitz. "The d…
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin will travel to Venezuela to represent his country at the inauguration ceremony of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for January 10. | "On behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia will be represented at the inauguration of Venezuelan President-elect Nicolás Maduro by State Duma Speaker Viacheslav Volodin," the ministry reported this Thursday, January 26. | As established by the laws of the Constitution, on January 10, 2025, Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in on January 10 before the National Assembly (AN) for a new presi…
TRIPOLI | Xinhua | Libya deported a group of migrants to Niger by land on Wednesday, the first such deportation in years, according to the Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department. The department said in a statement on its Facebook page that the deportation took place in the presence of Niger's charge d'affaires to Libya. …
The UN mission to The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said it had "received credible reports that dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by Pakistan's military forces in Paktika prov…
On December 12, the Biden administration released its National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate. But as Biden speaks of "countering hate," he continues to expedite the shipment of weapons that are being used to kill Palestinians.
The Crimean Central Library is showcasing for the first time a selection of 30 paintings by Cuban artists, featuring landscapes, portraits, cityscapes, and depictions of Cuban life.
An unidentified disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with unknown illness having led to the death of at least 79 people and sickened 376. What do you think?
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Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation's powerful military leaders. | His detention over graft al…
Strategic efforts in inflation management, interest rate stabilization, and infrastructure investment formed the backbone of the country's economic resilience Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's economic performance in 2024 highlighted its ability to navigate global and domestic challenges while leveraging opportunities to bolster growth. Strategic efforts in inflation management, interest rate stabilization, and infrastructure investment …
ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 26 | Xinhua | African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday expressed concern over…
New solutions needed as 60% wish to stay in their displacement location ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | For every 10 people internally displaced by conflict or disaster, six of them would rather remain in their current locations than return to their communities of origin, according to newly released findings from the second edition of the UN's …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Straight Talk Foundation, with support from Welt Hunger under the Grow Together project, has trained 152 women in financial literacy across Napak and Moroto districts.The nine-month training focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and the production of reusable pads. The project targeted vulnerable women to equip them with business management …
Leveraging the Power of Partnerships in Science, Technology and Innovation to foster Socio-Economic Transformation: The Road Ahead COMMENT | ANDREW BESI | "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." — Sir Arthur C Clarke The name Dr. Monica Musenero evokes mixed emotions amongst many Ugandans. For some, she is, in an often ignoramus manner, scolded …
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Liverpool extended its lead at the top of the Premier League after coming back from a goal down to win 3-1 at home to Leicester City on Thursday. The last match on a busy Boxing Day fixture list kicked off with Jordan Ayew putting Leicester ahead after just six minutes. …
Siaya ready to host President Ruto and Uganda's Museveni Kisumu, Kenya | NTV KENYA | The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda's Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced Speaking after inspecting the stadium together with the …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Samuel Odonga-Otto, the former Aruu County MP has shifted his political focus to reclaim his parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections, stepping back from his earlier presidential aspirations. Odonga-Otto believes his leadership will be more impactful in Parliament, where he feels his efforts are most needed. "Politics is God's timing," Odonga-Otto …
Tanzania's $10bn SGR is an electrified medium-speed line that will eventually connect the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam with the densely populated Great Lake states of Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua and Agencies | The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) said Wednesday that it had received 264 cargo wagons made by …
The According to Al Ahdath Al Maghribia, dozens of individuals have been arrested over the past two days for sharing content related to the hashtag. Human rights group Chouaa claimed many activists were arrested publicly. | The campaign, which gained traction on social media, pa…
In Ft. Wayne, Indiana, this September, I was arrested with a long-time activist friend, Cliff Kindy, for blocking the entrance to a Raytheon Corp. facility. We both requested jury trials and the dates were set for mid-December and early January. Prosecutors dropped the charges in each case and the trials did not happen. For my 
Israel's campaign to silence voices exposing its genocide continues horrifically Journalists Ayman Al-Jadi, Faisal Abu Al-Qumsan, Muhammad Al-Ladah, Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Ali and Fadi Hassouna were murdered last night as they slept in their 'Al-Quds Al-Youm' channel press van, which was clearly marked 'PRESS' on the sides and top, in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Israel has …
We go to Damascus for an update on the state of affairs in Syria after the surprise collapse of the long-reigning Assad regime, with BBC Middle East correspondent Lina Sinjab. She is reporting in Syria for the first time in over a decade, after she was forced to flee the country in 2013. She relays the "sense of freedom and joy" now present on the streets of Damascus, where ordinary Syrians, for the first time in generations, "feel that they are liberated and they are proud of where they are today." Current estimates put the number of forced disappearances under the Assad government at 300…
Israeli forces executed a Palestinian young man, on Wednesday, after besieging and bombing his home in the town Qaffin, northeast of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources announced, on Wednesday evening, that the young man, Ahmad Mahmoud Khaled Amarneh, 25, was shot and killed by occupation forces after they …
A Palestinian child was killed and a young man was critically injured by an Israeli drone strike, on Wednesday, in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday morning, Najeh Bani Odeh, the head of the Tammun Municipal Council, announced that the child, Rayan Hussam …
The Netherlands is in the midst of a heated public and political discussion about 'integration' following streetfights in early November between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax of Amsterdam. | November's fighting, instigated by In the six weeks since,…
Based on landmark 2004 legislation that was hailed as a breakthrough at the time, the proposals include raising the legal marriage age and expanding women's custody rights, said Justice Minister Abdelatif Ouahbi. | The new legislation, which still require parliamentary and royal approval, come afte…
British adventurer Bear Grylls has been the latest target of Israel supporters after calling In a "Maryam, a young, poor and no doubt terrifi…
The Israeli Army Radio said last week that the army recently began equipping itself with dozens of technological systems to deploy at the entrances to settlements and key points under the pretext of what it…
The According to Haaretz, two Palestinians, identified as Khawla Abdullah, 53, and Bara'a Al-Sheikh Ali, 21, were killed in the drone attack with the Israeli army later admitting they were not…
Israel's extremist National Security Minister On the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the pro-settler far-right politician, notorious for inciting violence against Palestinians, declared his visit a 'prayer for the safety of soldiers' and 'victory in the war' in Gaza. | He also posted a picture of himself on the social media platform X with the mosque i…
A leaked According to the findings, Israeli Air Force (IAF) Chief Tomer Bar admitted that his forces were 'not effective enough' in responding to the surprise assault launched by Palestinian resistance factions. | According to Channel 12, the investigation details how the Israeli Air Force scrambled to re…
Lebanon's state media said an Israeli air strike targeted the The truce went into effect on November 27 after more than a year of hostilities that began with the outbreak of Both sides…
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a US-brokered 60-day ceasefire that calls for a phased Israeli military pullout after more than a year of war, in keeping with a…
After a 15-year career in the Foreign Service, Michael Casey resigned from the State Department in July over U.S. policy on Gaza and is now speaking out publicly for the first time. He was deputy political counselor at the United States Office for Palestinian Affairs in Jerusalem for four years before he left. Casey says he resigned after "getting no action from Washington" for his recommendations on humanitarian actions for Palestinians and toward a workable two-state solution. "We don't believe Palestinian sources of information," Casey says about U.S. policymakers. "We will…
On December 12, the Biden administration released its National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate. But as Biden speaks of "countering hate," he continues to expedite the shipment of weapons that are being used to kill Palestinians.
At a time when people of Arab, Middle Eastern or North African heritage are being rampantly maligned across the globe, in both news bulletins and on social media, cinema has never played such a vital role in shifting negative perceptions. | Looking back at 2024 in film, there has been an excellent number of stories from and about the MENA world that humanise those from the region. | From powerful documentaries cutting through mainstream Zionist propaganda to an exquisite character study of a queer Arab drag queen in London working out the kinks in their identity, here are some of the best MENA films released i…
To stay ahead of the curve, An English parliament has existed for more than 800 years, and there have been some startlingly bad ones: the Mad Parliament of 1258; the Bad Parliament of 1377; and the Merciless Parliament of 1378. But, following this vigorous start, terrible parliaments took a 646-year break so they could get a really good run-up to the Conservative one that ended in 2024. | This was a parliament that took the biscuit (and then probably tried to have sex with the biscuit, or chopped it up for snorting, or flogged it to their mates)…
In something of a stunning development, China appears to already be flying a stealthy, high-performance Only a matter of hours after the appearance of the first Chinese combat aircraft today, videos and…
It appears that another new Chinese combat aircraft has already entered flight testing, and it is also an advanced, stealthy, tailless design. The imagery of the previously unseen aircraft began to circulate on social media today, only a matter of hours after the first appearance of a remarkable diamond-shaped, tailless, heavy tactical combat aircraft design, which you can read more about A video and several photos of the second, apparently smaller aircraft began to emerge…
Some 2,000 years ago, an itinerant preacher, Saul of Tarsus, was writing to a wayward congregation in Corinth, Greece. Curiously enough, his words still capture the epochal change that may await us just over history's horizon. "For now we see in a glass, darkly," he wrote. "Now I know in part, but then shall I 
"One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we've been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We're no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It's simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we've been taken. Once you give a 
More than 3,100 Indigenous students died at boarding schools in the United States between 1828 and 1970 — three times the number of deaths reported earlier this year by the Department of Interior, according to a new investigation by The Washington Post. Many of the students had been forcibly removed from their families and tribes as part of a government policy of cultural eradication and assimilation. The new report was led by Dana Hedgpeth, an enrolled member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe of North Carolina, and expanded its reach beyond federal records to achieve a full public accounting of the death toll of…
Russian forces have begun using improvised counter-drone buggies armed with a weapon made up of 24 barrels that fire shotgun-like ammunition, as well as six A video from…
While Dozens of Christian children gathered with their families in the Holy Family Church's courtyard in Gaza City to perform the holiday prayers. Katalia Habis…
French authorities said they rescued 107 migrants trying to cross the Over the course of Christmas Day, 12 rescue operations were staged along the coast of northern France, including of a boat experiencing engine trouble, France's Channel and North Sea maritime prefecture said in a statement. | In the morning, 30 passengers were rescued from a boat near Dunkirk, while the others onboard wished to continue onwards and were taken into British custody once they reached Bri…
Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning Thursday The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya in southern Russia, but instead diverted far off course across the Caspian Sea. It crashed Wednesday near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. | An investigation…
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya in southern Russia, but instead flew across the Caspian Sea and went down near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. | The plane's course on the Flight Radar website showed it flying away from its normal route, crossing the Caspian Sea and then circling over the area where it…
The U.S. stock market was dominated by three things in 2024. The return of Donald Trump to the political stage, the rise of artificial intelligence and the resurrection of crypto values, particularly Bitcoin. CGTN's John Terrett reports from New York.
The saying that elections are ultimately about the economy has never been more fitting for the U.S. in 2024. Economic growth largely outperformed expectations, and the forecast for 2025 remains robust. However, recession risks are still elevated heading into 2025, according to analysts who cite inflation and tariffs as the biggest threats to economic stability. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
In Erbil, the bustling heart of Now, through the…
Uganda's rising loss ratio signals urgent need for a shift to preventive care to strengthen medical insurance business Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda's medical insurance sector has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with gross written premiums increasing from Shs 33.6 billion in 2013 to Shs 196.1 billion in 2023. However, this expansion …
On Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, day 445 of the ongoing Israeli assault against the entire civilian population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza prison camp, Israeli forces continued their relentless assault on Gaza's civilians.
üü•Does History Repeat Itself? The Independent looks back 10 years by reproducing a BIG STORY from 2015 that illustrates the mood of the time. How much has changed since then? What does it tell about the future for Uganda? You can find out if you read on, in this bi-monthly #Uganda10YearsAgo series, that started yesterday. …
The Lever is taking the week off to rest and recuperate so we are in the best shape possible to hold power accountable in 2025. In the meantime, we're providing you with a roundup of our accomplishments from the past year. Along with our breaking investigative reports over the past year, we've invested heavily in the sort of deep-dive reporting most outlets don't bother with anymore. These thoroughly reported, carefully crafted stories explore the human toll of corporate greed and political corruption.These deep reads tell the stories of people rocked by the climate crisis, struggling to afford medical treatment…
Palestinian Authority security forces are violently suppressing the resistance in Jenin, and those opposing Israel's holocaust in Gaza. Most Canadians are unaware that our country assists them.
Tributes are pouring in for a well-known Walaa al-Faranji was well known in the Strip for her fashion designs and photography as well as her writing which many people say captured the pain and plight of Palestinians since Israel launched its war on the besieged enclave. | The killing of al-Faranji and her husband Ahmed Salama…
The sides discussed facilitating journalist visas and promoting the dissemination of professional and accurate information…
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ANALYSIS | A new breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate cancer in African men. The study, the largest of its kind, recruited 7,500 men from eastern, southern and west Africa. Medical scientist Wenlong Carl Chen explains why the findings are significant and the promise they hold for future treatment …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a bunker to host an X-ray machine at Luwero Hospital has been delayed due to the outbreak of the Monkey Pox virus and lack of funds. In March, the Ministry of Health donated an X-ray machine to Luwero Hospital following a public outcry. The Director General …
The Ervebo vaccine uses a modified virus to produce antibodies against Ebola ANALYSIS | YAP BOUM | The Ebola virus devastated west Africa in 2014, claiming over 11,000 lives in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. It was the largest Ebola outbreak since the virus had first been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976. …
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A devastating fire engulfed Savana Sports Club in Kalongo Town Council, Agago District, on Christmas Eve, causing extensive damage to the property and leaving the community in shock. The blaze, which broke out around 11: 00 PM on December 24, 2024, consumed the building rapidly. According to Francis Owiny, the club's …
In November, China's National Health Commission (NHC) and other departments jointly issued the guidelines for AI application scenarios in the health sector BEIJING | Xinhua | Imagine a hospital where you're greeted by an intelligent robot, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology ensures you receive detailed diagnostic notes swiftly. In Wuzhen, a small town in east …
In something of a stunning development, China appears to already be flying a stealthy, high-performance 
In 1989, US forces invaded, conquered, and occupied Panama, replacing its pet dictator, Manuel Noriega with a new regime. Then-president George H.W. Bush's justifications for the invasion included protecting US citizens in Panama and prosecuting the ill-conceived and ill-fated US war on drugs. The more likely reason is that Noriega, after many years of obedient 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Over the past year, millions of people have started being treated by U.S. health providers using artificial intelligence (AI) for repetitive clinical work. The hope is that it will make doctors less stressed out, speed up treatment and possibly spot mistakes, reported The Washington Post on Wednesday. "Medicine, traditionally a …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority. He also named Benon Kigenyi as her Deputy. According to President's office, their names have been forwarded to Public Service for formalization. When the process is completed, the Head Public Service and Secretary …
Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of mothers in Otuke district have discovered an easy- cost-effective method of treating malnutrition in children. The women make their composite flour by mixing different flours from fruits like pawpaw and oranges, and crops such as maize, millet, soya beans, cassava and orange- flesh sweet potatoes, and silverfish. The …
Asia Pacific Report Silent Night is a well-known Christmas carol that tells of a peaceful and silent night in Bethlehem, referring to the first Christmas more than 2000 years ago. It is now 2024, and it was again a silent night in Bethlehem last night, reports Al Jazeera's Nisa Ibrahim. Not because of peace. But…
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The biblical narrative of Herod's decision to butcher some 3,000 innocent children inspired Rennaissance and Baroque artists to produce hundreds of dramatic and powerful harrowing canvases of all sizes. Under the title The Massacre of the Innocents, this genocide, ordered and overseen by Herod, has been memorialized in art by Peter Paul Rubens, Guido Reni, 
by Kathryn Shihadah — If Amarians Knew: Today, instead of reporting on the genocide, here are some photos and videos of Christmas and the Christian community in Gaza. Tomorrow we will return to our news round-up.
Palestinians who have lost family members to Israel's genocide in Gaza have launched a lawsuit against British oil giant BP over the company's supply of oil to the occupation regime that enables Israel's mechanised war on Palestinian civilians. The UK-based International Centre for Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) said in a statement this week that BP …
What the Romans called "the new sun" has risen. The seed catalogs are arriving and while the wood stove's fire struggles against the strengthening cold, a new year is being born. This theme of death and rebirth, ebb and the flow has long occupied human thought and practice. Huge stones, hauled great distances and erected 
One child is killed every hour in In a post on social media platform X, Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the organisation, said there is "no place left for children" in Gaza, adding that since the launch of Israel's war on the enclave, 14,500 children have been killed. | "One child gets killed every hour. These are not numbers. Th…
Even in his nightmares, Emad Abu Ras, a "I was frozen in my place and did not realise what should I do […] If I tried to pull the bodies away from the stray animals, the Israeli drones [quadcopter] would attack me and kill me," the 42-year-old father of four remarked to The New…
A handful of women on the streets of Las Palmas, a city in Spain's Canary Islands, walk fast with their children, running around them, looking for precious goods left behind in large garbage containers, clothes, and toys for the children. | Aissata, a 22-year-old mother from Guinea, lost sight of her friends while caring for her 3-year-old daughter near a busy road. "I don't know the way," she says, panicked by the situation. Just one week ago, Aissata arrived with her daughter in the Spanish Archipelago off the northwest African coast, fleeing a violent marriage. | For Aissata, the danger of staying in Guinea…
UK families of some As the fifth anniversary of the global pandemic approaches, emotions still run raw across the UK amid lingering accusations that the then government responded too slowly to the crisis. | Thousands of hearts have been 
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The Israeli army said on Tuesday it had concluded that military operations in southern Gaza In late August, after troops found the six captives' bodies in an underground shaft in Rafah, the military said they were killed just before soldiers reached them. | Netanyahu claimed at the time that the six – Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, 
Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians, including two women, on Tuesday, after several drone strikes targeted the Tulkarem refugee camp, and the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarem, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. At dawn Tuesday, Israeli sharpshooters shot and killed a Palestinian young man in the Tulkarem refugee camp in …
On Tuesday, Israeli forces shot and injured ten Palestinian citizens, and abducted others, including an injured woman, in the Nablus and Hebron governorates in the northern and southern parts of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that the army invaded, at dawn, the northern West Bank city of Nablus and the Balata refugee camp, …
By: Ruwaida Amer in Gaza, occupied Palestine — Middle East Eye Displaced Palestinians trying to return to northern Gaza risk arbitrary death or enforced disappearance at the Israeli-occupied military checkpoint Earlier this year, when a rumour spread that Palestinians could travel from southern Gaza to the north, Sabreen Lashin was one of the first to attempt to …
We saw millions of workers displaced in manufacturing, as our trade deficit ballooned from 1997 to 2007. Communities across the industrial heartland were devastated as the factories that supported them downsized or shut altogether. We can have lengthy debates about the motives of working-class people who switched from Democrats to Trump voters, but the fact that Democratic presidents pushed trade policies that destroyed millions of good paying jobs for non-college educated workers is not really in dispute. 
Iran's top council responsible for "The ban on WhatsApp and Google Play was removed by unanimous vote of the members of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace," the official IRNA news agency said. | The council is headed by the preside…
For 75 days, doctors in this north Gaza hospital have withstood the Israeli army's attempts to forcibly evacuate them and their patients. In the face of death, the doctors are still refusing to leave, even as the army steps up its attacks.
Israel's crimes know no pause — nor does the collusion of the UK and US governments Israel has continued to murder Palestinians, especially children, while the western world celebrates the birth of a refugee in Palestine two thousand years ago. Here are just three of their victims. Little Buthaina Aziz, above left, was murdered on …
Following a ten-day siege, the Palestinian Authority began, on December 14, a violent raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank. The PA security forces used similar tactics as used by the Israeli occupation forces in their routine attacks on the area. The camp, which is a mere half a square kilometer 
Hamas and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in Indirect talks between the two warring parties, On Wedn…
The Palestinian Wafa news agency said that 10 of those killed in the attacks were in southern Khan Younis, while the others were killed in the Nuseirat…
Around 50 families in The demolition orders were issued last week and gave homeowners 14 days to object, after which their homes could face immediate demolition. | While usually 
Israeli troops forced The Indonesian Hospital is one of the Gaza Strip's few still partially functioning hospitals, on its northern edge, an area that has been under intense Israeli military siege for nearly…
The Palestinian health ministry reported that an It was unclear which of the killed Palestinians the Israeli statement was referring to. | The Ramallah-based ministry said seven were killed in the 
Israel continued its deadly strikes on Gaza on Christmas Day, with 27 people killed during predawn attacks, according to media reports. | In southern Khan Younis, at least 10 people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a house was bombed in the Maen area. | Israeli forces also attacked northern Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, with bullets penetrating the ICU and maternity department. | The facility is now nonoperational due to relentless strikes and explosions, turning the area into a war zone and blocking all movements in and out of the hospital. | The north now lacks proper access to healthcar…
With its continued staunch support for Israel's far-right government in its This month, Israel announced the 
Yemen's The missile was aimed at the "The Yemeni Armed Forces targeted a military target of the Israeli enemy in the occupied area of Yaffa (Tel Aviv) using a h…
According to Israeli media, Gantz called for Israel to "target Iran directly" to stop attacks f…
Israeli Defense Minister "These days, when the Houthi terro…
BRICS keeps expanding, adding 9 partner countries in January 2025, after admitting 4 new members in 2024. It now makes up roughly half of the global population and more than 41% of world GDP (PPP). It's an economic powerhouse, with top producers of key commodities like oil, gas, grains, meat, and minerals.
In today's world of widespread poverty and unprecedented wealth, how about raising the wages of the most poorly paid workers? This October, the World Bank reported that "8.5 percent of the global population―almost 700 million people―live today on less than $2.15 per day," while "44 percent of the global population―around 3.5 billion people―live today on less than 
The decision was issued on Monday and extends to the governorates of Jenin, Tubas, Nablus, Tulkarem, Qalqiliya and Salfit [mda…
The legislation represents a step towards sustainable farming practices in the country…
Around 100 top works were showcased at an exhibition in Harbin…
This article describes how locals and tourists celebrate New Year's Eve in the UAE…
The new technology could significantly enhance the nation's ability to tap into these unconventional resources…
It reflects Saudi Arabia's wider efforts to develop the media landscape and create a consistent approach to media vocabulary…
The festival is known for its variety of musical compositions representing the cultural heritage of South Africa…
The festival is known for its variety of musical compositions representing the cultural heritage of South Africa…
Hazlitt got gloomily drunk for a fortnight after the battle of Waterloo, accurately anticipating that decades of reaction lay ahead, now that Boney had been definitely put away, with the Holy Alliance in the saddle and the French contagion safely bottled up. Smart fellow, that Hazlitt. He should have stayed drunk for a month. 
Strong, visionary, decisive leadership has been missing for so long in America, we don't even know what it looks like anymore. Arrogance and charisma are not the same as leadership. George W. Bush was as arrogant as they come and Barack Obama was as charismatic as it gets. Biden … well, he is bellicose, belligerent, 
"When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the 
Prologue Quite by accident, a neighbor said to me that the New York Times had a lengthy opinion piece in support of animal farms, which represent the worst form of modern agriculture. I checked it out and the neighbor was right. The New York Times had more than one opinion piece parroting the anxieties of 
His name might not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world. Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg, the Broadway lyricist who wrote such hits as "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and who put the music into The Wizard of Oz, the movie that inspired the hit Broadway musical and now Hollywood blockbuster, Wicked. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Harburg always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and poverty. A lifelong socialist, Harburg was blacklisted and hounded throughout much of…
A second The infant, only two weeks old, was identified as Sila Mahmoud al-Fasih, and died in the al-Mawasi area located west of Khan Younis in the south of the enclave. | Days earlier, on Friday last week, another infant named Aisha Adnan Sufyan al-Qassas also…
As we look back, 2024 was a decisive year for the From the Atlas mountains to the Mediterranean's waters, here's a look back at the stories that shaped 2024 in the Re…
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By Cheerieann Wilson in Suva Veteran journalist and editor Stanley Simpson has spoken about the enduring power of storytelling and its role in shaping Fiji's identity. Reflecting on his journey at the launch of FijiNikua, a magazine launched by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Christmas Eve, Simpson shared personal anecdotes of growing up in Savusavu,…
Shoppers Should Be Aware of Laws Protecting Consumers So They Can Make Informed Decisions in the Final Hours of the Holiday Shopping Season Secretary Mosley: "It's important for consumers to pay attention to return and refund policies so you can exchange that item you'll never use for something you love." In the final hours of the holiday shopping season, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies. According to the National Retail Federation, this year's holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday set re…
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western Azerbaijani authorities said 32 people had survived the crash of the Embraer 190 near the city of Aktau, an oil and gas hub on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. | With Azerbaijan Airlines reported that 67 people were on board ⚪ 62 passengers and five crew members ⚪ it is feared that 35 may have perished in the crash. | The plane was flying from the Azerbaijani capital Baku on the western…
An Amsterdam District Court on Tuesday imposed sentences of up to six months against five men who were involved in The riots, which caused an international outcry and accusations of deliberate anti-Semitic and anti-Arab attacks, left five people in hospital and 20 others with minor injuries. | More than 60 suspects were detained. | The court on Tuesday sentenced one man to six mont…
As the holiday season unfolds, Before the US…
Christians across the world celebrated With the 
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Footage showed shards of glass and metal scattered outside the plant, where ambulances stood by. | "According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken to hospital with injuries as a result of the explosion" in the Karesi district of Balikesir province, local governor Ismail Ustaoglu said. | "I wish God's mercy upon our deceased citizens and a speedy recov…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere is leading Christmas Mass at Saint Mary's Cathedral Rubaga as Christians world wide celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He has called on Christians to be clean in body and soul, saying contrary behavior leads to the uncleanliness witnessed in many parts of the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, scientists have urged them to be cautious with the food, warning them against the danger of food poisoning and toxicity. Dr Precious Tukamushaba, a Nutritionist told URN that people tend to start up unhealthy eating patterns during festivities whereby they take food …
Female-led firms are demonstrating their creditworthiness with little or no collateral, as development financiers and commercial lenders start to increase their support for women entrepreneurs through gender strategies, custom bank accounts with accessible requirements, and empowerment programs. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa has the highest proportion of women entrepreneurs globally, but they face …
Madi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of Madi West Nile Diocese has unveiled a UGX 14 Billion Budget for the year 2025. This is a significant growth up from the UGX 10 Billion this ending year. According to the Diocesan administrators, the priorities for next financial year are focused on five thematic areas …
What do a mother of five, an IT expert, and a fitness pioneer have in common? Everything — if you're Nancy Chiuri. From her home in Pretoria to prisons and orphanages across Africa, she's helping women get their groove back. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nancy Chiuri steadies herself, her youngest son perched playfully …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NCBA Uganda Monthly MUG came to an exciting close this past on Dec.21 with the much-anticipated Mug of Mugs event at Mary Louise Simkins Golf Club, Namulonge. After months of intense competition, the final leg of the Monthly Mug attracted a host of golf enthusiasts and professionals, cementing its …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Savannah Region and the Anti-Trafficking Office at the Ministry of Internal Affairs have issued a strong warning to parents about the rising threat of child trafficking during the holiday season. The warning follows alarming statistics from the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report, which recorded 1,006 cases of …
Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis officially launched the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year on Tuesday evening by opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremony on Christmas Eve. The symbolic act began a year-long celebration, which will run until January 6, 2026. The event occurred just before the Christmas Eve Mass, the Nativity …
KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | The epidemiological situation of Mpox in Africa remains "especially concerning," with high case counts observed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday. According to the latest report of the WHO, Africa has seen 13,769 confirmed cases across 20 …
üü•Does History Repeat Itself? The Independent looks back 10 years by reproducing a COVER STORY from 2015 that illustrates the mood of the time. How much has changed since then? What does it tell about the future for Uganda? You can find out if you read on, in this bi-monthly #Uganda10YearsAgo series, that starts …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda readies to add the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization schedule, with the first inoculations scheduled for April 2025, the Ministry of Health has clarified that not all children will be getting free jabs. Speaking during a media orientation meeting, Elizabeth Kaijuka a Public Health Expert attached to …
RABAT, Morocco | Xinhua | Morocco will launch the 5G network in the run-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a government minister said Monday. The 5G network is expected to cover 25 percent of the Moroccan population by 2026 and 70 percent by 2030, with …
Since October, when Israeli forces launched a ground offensive in northern Gaza, only three per cent of food and water deliveries organized by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have been permitted to enter areas in northern Gaza.
The United States, Turkey and Israel all responded to the fall of the Assad government in Damascus by launching bombing campaigns on Syria. Israel also attacked and destroyed most of the Syrian Navy in port at Latakia, and invaded Syria from the long-occupied Golan Heights, advancing to within 16 miles of the capital, Damascus. The 
As foreign powers look to shape Syria's political landscape after the toppling of the Assad regime, the country's Kurdish population is in the spotlight. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan continues to threaten the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, which Turkey regards as an extension of the Kurdistan Workers' Party militants who have fought an insurgency against the Turkish state for 40 years. Turkey's foreign minister recently traveled to Damascus to meet with Syria's new de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of the Islamist group HTS. "Turkey is a major threat to…
Israeli forces shot four Palestinians, on Monday, including three in the Qalandia refugee camp and one near the town of Hizma, north and northeast of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank. Media sources said that the army stormed, at dawn Monday, the Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, invading and searching several citizens' homes, …
Amnesty International (AI) issued its 296-page report ('You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza") on December 4th. Israel immediately called it "a fabricated report that is entirely false and based on lies." The US. State Department echoed the Israeli government in disagreeing with the report. Spokesperson Vedant Patel declared: "We have said previously and continue to find that the allegations of genocide are unfounded." He gave no reasons for that opinion. 
Solidarity with migrants demonstration, New York City, Dec. 18, 2024. By Hugo East New York City — Supporters of immigrant rights formed a picket line in front of New York City Hall Dec. 18, International Migrants Day, to oppose Mayor Eric Adams's plan to help President-elect Donald Trump deport migrants . . . | 
On Monday, Israeli forces shot three Palestinians, including a child and a woman, in several regions of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces shot a child, on Monday afternoon, in the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, sparking protests. Mahmoud Barham, the Mayor of Beita, said …
Bukele's reversal today of the mining ban aggravates environmental risks already posed by his extractive economic agenda, will increase El Salvador's risk of environmental contamination, human rights violations, and public health concerns, and will have an adverse economic impact.
Poland will enforce the The court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant in November on charges of war crimes and…
In the past fourteen months, Israel has killed a reported 196 journalists as part of its genocide in Gaza. On 16 December, the CPJ reported that at least four journalists have been killed by Israel in the past week alone: Ahmed Al-Louh, Mohammed Balousha, Mohammed Al-Qrinawi and Iman Al-Shanti. They all appe…
Israeli forces targeted the third floor of al-Awda Hospital in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, Al Jazeera Arabic reported on Monday. | In nearby Beit Lahia, the Israeli army reportedly detonated remote-controlled explosives at the Kamal Adwan Hospital, leaving at least 20 patients and medical staff wounded. | In a statement, Gaza's Health Ministry said that Israeli soldiers are forcing patients, including the wounded and ill, to evacuate the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia. | This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that "some progress" had been made in nego…
The NSO Group, Israel's darling of malware infection and surveillance for the global security market, was the brainchild of three engineers drawn from that busiest of cyber outfits in the Israeli Defense Forces known as Unit 8200. Niv Carmi, Shalev Hulio and Omri Lavie, have certainly made an impression since they founded their technology company in 2010. The 
Since the 1993 Oslo Accord, Israel has invaded Jenin Camp numerous times. The City of Jenin and the nearby camp are in what is considered as Area A of the Accord. Area A, which comprises approximately 18% of the West Bank, or 18% of the 22% of historical Palestine, is supposed to be under the 
"UNIFIL strongly urges accelerated progress in the IDF's (Israeli military) withdrawal from and the LAF's (Lebane…
Alexander and Mikhail Kononovich. Letter to Workers World from Mikhail Kononovich and Alexander Kononovich. Translation by Steve Gillis. Dear comrades, We would like to first draw your attention, comrades, to the fact that we, communists and anti-fascists, brothers Mikhail Kononovich and Alexander Kononovich, were arrested for our many years of . . . | 
Review: "Until Tomorrow Comrades," by Manuel Tiago (àÅlvaro Cunhal), translated by Eric A. Gordon and published April 7, 2023, by International Publishers, Co., Inc. I remember June 13, 2005. On that day I heard the news on the radio after returning from the park: àÅlvaro Cunhal, secretary general of the . . . | 
Two recently retired senior The agents spoke with the US' CBS "60 Minutes" in a segment aired on Sunday night. They wore masks and spoke with altered voices to conceal their identit…
Experiments conducted under different conditions — both in greenhouses and open fields…
The construction of the first 
2024 was a complex year between the world's two largest economies. | CGTN's Nathan King looks back on China-U.S. relations over the past year.
Against the backdrop of nearly 11 years of total war in Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are increasing military cooperation into a full military defense pact. Both Pyongyang and Moscow have signed a mutual defense obligation if either country is attacked. Currently, several thousand North Korean troops have been deployed to fight Ukrainian forces in 
We named him Squirt — not because he was the smallest of the 16 cuttlefish in the pool, but because anyone with the audacity to scoop him into a separate tank to study him was likely to get soaked. Squirt had notoriously accurate aim. As a comparative psychologist, I'm used to assaults from my experimental 
President Biden has spared the lives of 37 of 40 federal death row prisoners by commuting their sentences to life in prison. This comes just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House with a promise to restart and expand federal executions. "Death is in no way decreasing violence or is in no way giving anybody closure," says Herman Lindsey, who spent three years on death row before being exonerated in 2009 and condemns politicians like Trump who use executions as a "political tool." "Most politicians use that to put the fear into people and use it a…
The U.S. House Ethics Committee has released its damning report on former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, whom Trump had picked to be his attorney general before the Florida politician was forced to withdraw from consideration. The bipartisan committee's report found Gaetz "regularly paid women for engaging in sexual activity with him" and possessed illegal drugs, including cocaine and ecstasy, on "multiple different occasions." The report also found Gaetz had violated Florida's statutory rape law by paying a 17-year-old high school student for sex in 2017. The Ethics Com…
We assess the latest developments associated with Ukraine as the West continues to live in the deluded fantasy that it will control the outcome of this war. 
After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.
Working mothers around the world know all-too-well the struggle of achieving a work/life balance. And in the U.S., there's new data shedding light on just how tough their juggling act has become, and its toll on their mental health. | CGTN'S Poppie Mphuthing shares the story.
Happy Holidays, everyone! Listen to this heartwarming message from Pastor Phil Turner of Bethany Baptist Church for Christmas 2024! Celebrate the holidays with us here on 
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Optimism is growing at the Ministry of Education and Sports headquarters at Embassy House that funding of up to UGX 840 billion for its flagship education project will be secured from the World Bank. Sources tell our reporter that these funds, part of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) …
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas celebrations draw near, traders in Nebbi District are counting losses due to a low turnout of buyers, which they attribute to poor harvests and financial strain among farmers. Traditionally, the festive season boosts sales, but this year, many traders are experiencing a stark decline in business. …
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inzu Ya Masaba, the Bamasaba Cultural Institution is set to conduct a major fundraising drive aimed at raising over one billion shillings to procure radio equipment and establish a radio station. This announcement was made by Charles Walimbwa, the Prime Minister of Inzu Ya Masaba, during a press …
Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha Town Council is still struggling to maintain proper waste management disposal. The area with poor waste management disposal methods is Nyadri market which is also the main local revenue source for the town council and the district. The market attracts general merchandise and buyers of produce from across West …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development has warned artistes against using foul language or risk being banned. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday, Betty Amongi, said her ministry will not look away when artistes are using obscene language that is capable of corrupting societal …
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has handed over a solar powered Water Supply System to Katholhu Parish, Nyakiyumbu sub —county, Kasese district. The solar powered water project worth over 400 million Shillings will serve over 3,000 people in communities of Katholhu, Bwengo, Kitaturwa and Kathikali villages. The project was …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-17 team, the Uganda Cubs, will take on Somalia today in the semi-final of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers, taking place in Uganda. This semi-final clash is a repeat of the 2022 CECAFA U-17 semi-final, where Somalia triumphed over Uganda at …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its vast beer portfolio ushered in the festive season with the launch of its "Buckets of Cheer" campaign, a heartwarming initiative designed to bring people together, spread joy, and create memorable celebrations across Uganda during this special time of year. The "Buckets of Cheer" …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has raised concerns over inadequate funding that hinders its operational activities and compromises its mandate. Speaking during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism at the UNBS headquarters in Mbalwa, Bweyogerere, Deus Mubangizi, the Manager of National Metrology Laboratories …
Artificial Intelligence and digital safety headline UN Internet Governance Forum in Saudi Arabia ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | With Artificial Intelligence increasingly driving the way individuals, companies and governments operate, the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia provided yet another global stage to ponder on AI and its impact on the …
COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME| A rundown of Ugandans who dominated the news throughout the year Olivia Lutaaya Olivia Lutaaya became…
Man, is it just me or did Christmas sneak up FAST this year? Is that just a function of getting older? Remember the anticipation as a kid, the countdown that began right after Halloween? | Alas, so it goes. Either way, another Christmas is once again upon us. We are grateful to have you all along for the ride. And no matter what's going on in your life, we hope you enjoy a day of rest and rejuvenation, far away from the demands of the other 364 days of the year. | So let's celebrate with some choice dinner menus from Navy ships during yules past. We've even got a longtime TWZ reader chipping in with a menu (th…
Gouverneur, N.Y. — The pharmacy drive-thru at the Kinney Drugs located at 437 Electronics Parkway in Liverpool, NY is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. "Obtaining prescription medications can be critical for patients who need to visit an Urgent Care or Emergency Department, but that can be challenging, especially on a major holiday. As always, our pharmacy drive-thru at our Electronics Parkway location is open 24/7. We are proud to provide the highest quality pharmacy services to the communities we serve and be responsive to t…
Syracuse, NY- On December 24, 2024 at 2: 46 a.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a reported house on fire at 243 Mosley Drive. Firefighters from Station 17 on Burnet Ave arrived at the scene five minutes later and found a two-story wood frame structure with fire visible on the second floor in the back left corner. The Incident commander transmitted a signal '99', indicating a working fire. As teams of firefighters moved hoses through the front door and upstairs in search of the fire, other teams of firefighters prepared to methodically search the entire building. The caller…
Israel is getting ready to annex the occupied Palestinian West Bank. The annexation will be a major step backward on the road to Palestinian freedom and will likely serve as a catalyst for a new Palestinian uprising. Though annexation has been on the Israeli agenda for years, this time around a 'great opportunity' — in 
Washington quietly doubled the official number of troops present inside Syria at an unspecified point before the fall of Damascus.
Christmas celebrations are canceled in the West Bank and the city of Bethlehem, Jesus Christ's birthplace, for the second year in a row in response to Israel's genocidal attack on Gaza and ethnic cleansing of the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We feature an excerpt of the Christmas sermon of Reverend Munther Isaac of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, titled "Christ Is Still in the Rubble," referencing a sermon he gave at this time last year titled "Christ in the Rubble," about the loss of Palestinian life to Israel's assault of Gaza. We also go to…
A half-baked report highlights the double standard U.S. officials use for Israel.
There's no reason to doubt the incoming Republican government will continue its attacks on trans people and their rights, only now with much more power at its disposal.
Though often mistaken for one because it doesn't toe any single ideological line, Byline Times has never been a 'centrist' paper — and this year of elections, which have shown the vulnerability of liberal democracies in Europe and the US, have also exposed the weakness of centrism. | If your principles are just an average of the political and social sentiment of the day, then you're always going to be prey to normalisation — narratives that make extremes seem central. That's why we are committed to the opposite: pluralism — which highlights the non-average and tries to explore issues and a…
Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children and adolescents from the The rescue operation in the agricultural municipality of Oratorio, 78 kilometers (48.47 miles) southeast of Guatemala City, highlights ongoing concerns over the controversial practices of the extremist sect. | "Based on the statements of the complainants, the evidence obtained, and the medical examination…
The extraordinary thing about this strike is that it really is a strike for patients and for the public's health, a strike for mental health care parity, a strike in a time of acute mental healthcare crisis in this country. Perhaps never before has depression and anxiety and increasingly suicide reached into the lives of so many people and their families. This strike is about equity in behavioral health care. The strikers have told me this time and again. They insist they would rather be with their patients, not on a picket line, but they can't keep working in a system that treats mental health workers like autom…
On Sunday, Israeli forces injured several Palestinians in Yatma town, south Nablus, and assaulted a former prisoner in the town of Beit Fajjar, south of Bethlehem, in the northern and southern parts of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that local Palestinians protested the army incursion into the village of Yatma, on Sunday evening, …
Israeli forces abducted several Palestinian citizens, on Sunday, after invading their homes in various parts of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces abducted four young men, on Sunday morning, in the villages of Rummanah and Araqah, northwest. and west of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On the Sunday before Christmas, Pope Francis said, "May the weapons be silenced and Christmas carols resound!" according to Kristina Molare at the Catholic News Agency. The Pope continued, in a clear condemnation of the Israeli government, "With sorrow I think of Gaza, of so …
Israel closed embassy in Dublin in tantrum over Ireland's support for Palestine. Irish response is perfect Ireland's response to Israel's decision to close its embassy in Dublin over Irish support for the Palestinian people is perfect. Israel said last week that it would close its embassy — a fit of pique because Ireland has recognised …
Of late, a spate of incidents has taken place in Australia giving sheer delight to the simian-resembling Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton. On a visit to South Australia, he showed himself to be merrily divisive in attacking protestors who had shown solidarity for Palestinians in Gaza in the wake of their catastrophic suffering since October last year: "If you allow 
The West's framing of the Lebanon pager attacks as "ingenious" exposed the horrific double standards in its defence of Israeli violence. | Yazan al-Saadi is the international desk editor for The New Arab. He is a writer, researcher, critic, and comic zealot and has been published and/or cited on various platforms such as The Nib, Jadaliyya, Al-Jumhuriya, The New Arab, Al-Hudood, Al-Akhbar English, Linus, The Public Source, and more. He is based in the alluring city of Beirut; he has seen too many airports and often dreams of electric sheep. | Follow Yazan on X: Gh…
The health ministry in Gaza said on Monday that 58 people had been killed in the Palestinian territory in the past 24 hours, taking the overall war death toll to 45,317. | The ministry also said in a statement that at least 107,713 people have been wounded in more than 14 months of war waged by Israel. | Attacks have taken place across the Palestinian territory, notably Khan Younis, Rafah, Gaza City and the Nuseirat camp. | Overnight, an attack reportedly took place on a so-called 
A report on Saturday has revealed that Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza have led to a significant increase in The The findings asserted that Islamophobia had manifested through "
"And with pain I think of Gaza, of so much cruelty, of the children being machine-gunned, of the bombings of schools and hospitals. What cruelty," the pope said after his weekly Angelus prayer. | It comes a day after th…
The Israeli army has reportedly ordered the evacuation of Abu Safiya said the mission was "next to impossible" because staff did not have ambulances to move the patients. | Israeli forces targeted the hospital's generators with <...
At least 28 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes overnight and from dawn on Sunday, with many of them during an attack on a school-turned-shelter for the displaced in Gaza City, according to the territory's civil defence. | Eight of those victims – including four children -, were killed in the attack on the Musa Bin Nusayr School that sheltered displaced families in Gaza City. | One of the deadly attacks occurred on the home belonging to the Abu Samra family in central Gaza's Deir el-Balah. | Attacks killing Palestinians also took place in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, medics said.
Pope Francis on Saturday condemned The pontiff made his remarks a day after the rescue agency in Gaza said an Israeli air strike had killed seven children from one family. | "Yesterday they did not allow the Patriarch (of Jerusalem) into Gaza as promised," the pope told members of the government of the Holy See. | "Yesterday children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war," he said. "I want to say it because it touches my heart.
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This article Nowhere is the power of BDS more evident than in the Middle East, where shared regional solidarity and strategic economic pressure have turned the movement into a powerful force. | This article 
The South African Communist Party (SACP), a longtime ally of the governing African National Congress (ANC) has decided to contest the 2026 local government elections in its own name. | The move, confirmed at the mid-December Special National Congress of the SACP, marks a resolute break with the ANC. This was prompted by the latter's decision to 
New data show even tiny growth suggested earlier was a mirage The UK economy flatlined under Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves's policies from July — when they took office — to September, according to revised figures issued this morning. The UK is on the verge of recession now, but the government had been clinging to …
After the Republican-led Congress passes a government spending bill but rejects a last-minute demand for a debt limit suspension from President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk, we look at the richest man in the world's growing influence, with The American Prospect editor Robert Kuttner. "At the end of the day, Musk got exactly what he wanted," says Kuttner, referring to Musk's influence in the removal of an anti-China trade provision in the bill. "It's a classic case of Musk rolling Trump. … I don't think this is going to end well."…
Virtually everyone, except Elon Musk, agrees that the rich have too much political power these days. When a single individual can put tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars behind their favored candidate, it seriously distorts democracy. Unfortunately, there are few serious strategies for addressing this problem. Given the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens 
Earlier this month, the company that brings us ChatGPT announced its partnership with California-based weapons company, Anduril, to produce AI weapons. The OpenAI-Anduril system, which was tested in California at the end of November, permits the sharing of data between external parties for decision making on the battlefield. This fits squarely within the US military and OpenAI's 
The lives of hundreds of thousands in the famine-struck Zamzam camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) hang in the balance as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified attacks on North Darfur state's capital El Fasher. Having overrun the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the other four states of Darfur, the RSF has besieged this 
The Republicans (GOP), traditionally the U.S.'s anti-tax party, now promise to use tariffs to wage trade wars, to massively deport immigrants, and to stop drug traffic. But tariffs are simply the name of one kind of tax (on imported goods and services). So the GOP becomes both anti-tax and pro-tax. Likewise, the traditional party of minimal government, today's GOP now favors massive subsidies to industries that big government will select as well as economic sanctions and bans on enterprises and whole countries that big government will select. Beyond the right-wing ideology and financial self-serving, Trump reflec…
In France, sentences have been handed down in the trial of Dominique Pelicot and 51 other men convicted of rape against Pelicot's ex-wife, Gisèle. Dominique Pelicot had repeatedly and systematically drugged and facilitated the rape of Gisèle Pelicot, approaching other men online to visit their home and assault her over a period of 10 years. Pelicot waived anonymity and fought for a public trial in the historic case, a decision that shaped the public discourse on sexual violence and the prevalence of chemical submission and drug-assisted sexual assault. "We were all here to wait for Gisèle, but also we…
By RFK Jr in his book entitled the Real Anthony Fauci documents Fauci's "30 …
The crowd sways like starlings in murmuration as we wait for the show to start. The relaxed vibe belies the pandamonium about to be unleashed. Metal concerts are like that. To an outsider, they appear violent, and they can be, but to fans like me they are a place of solace. | I've been attending concerts since I was a teenager; the first was in a dusty parking lot and I never looked back. At the time, I gave no thought to what amplifiers cranked to 10 might do to my hearing, and it didn't help that I liked being close to the action. Tonight, in Denver, I've got earplugs, sensible sneakers, and, because it has…
We assess why claims about new energy pipelines in the Middle East are incorrect and also assess why the European energy markets are facing collapse. 
To stay ahead of the curve, The launch of Pop Idol in 2001 was arguably a pivotal moment in modern pop history. The reality TV series, which turned 'ordinary talent' into household popstars, launched countless careers, led to a global TV franchise, and inspired hundreds of copycat talent shows keen to muscle in on the winning format. | One of those was The X Factor, which created pop sensations such as One Direction. But at some cost. In October, Liam Payne — who was made world-famous in the boyband alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Loui…
New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James secured nearly $4.4 million from a gift card company, Card Compliant LLC (Card Compliant), for knowingly helping popular fashion retailer H&M keep millions of dollars in New Yorkers' unused gift card funds, in violation of New York law. For years, H&M withheld New Yorkers' unused balances on their gift cards that should have been available to claim through the state's Office of Unclaimed Funds. H&M used an agreement with Card Compliant to make it appear that Card Compliant, as an out-of-state company, was handling H&M's gift card business and therefore was…
Syracuse N.Y. — City of Syracuse administrative offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, Dec 25 and for the New Years holiday on Wednesday, Jan 1. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week both the week of Dec 25 and Jan 1. The yard waste drop-off site at the Department of Public Works, located at 1200 Canal St. Ext., will be closed to the public on Wednesday, Dec 25 and Wednesday, Jan 1. Emergency public works services can be reported to 315-448-8360. Cityline offices will be closed to calls, but residents can still submit service requests to…
Submission of Draft Environmental Impact Statement Important Step in the SEQRA process Syracuse, N.Y.— County Executive McMahon today announced that a major milestone has been reached for the Micron project with the submission of the Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement (PDEIS). This submission represents a culmination of significant and important work done by Micron, OCIDA and the CHIPS office, as well as our many partners on the local, state and federal levels. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said, "Today is truly a historic and major day for our community with the submission of the Pre…
Churney worked at both Upstate Community Hospital and Van Duyn Rehabilitation Center Syracuse, NY — On December 9, 2024, Onondaga County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the Van Duyn Rehabilitation Center in response to a report of a potential credit card theft involving a patient. The investigation, which involved both Sheriff's Detectives and Upstate University Police, led to the discovery that Kelly Churney, 46, of Auburn, NY, a travel nurse assigned to work at Upstate Community Hospital by a temporary staffing agency since October 2024, was responsible for the theft. The victim's family had reported un…
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for November 2024. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State's area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last week's statewide press release, New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in November 2024. Local Area Unemployment Rates* (%) November 2023 and November 2024(Not seasonally adjusted) The data in…
Members of Unite LE 128 branch, which represents staff working in other unions, condemn their own union for its anti-worker tactics The Unite union and its general secretary Sharon Graham are embroiled in an industrial dispute with staff who claim her husband, who was promoted to a senior position shortly after she took over the …
On the second weekend after Hurricane Helene, Swannanoa Christian Church held its first Sunday service since the storm battered western North Carolina. The sanctuary was piled high with clothes, water, and food, so everyone gathered outdoors. Out in the yard, beneath a clear blue sky and uphill from devastation wrought by the flood, the congregation interspersed prayer with the testimonies of congregants who had pulled people from the water or been pulled from it themselves. | After the service, as congregants lingered to chat or sort donations, Elder Gordon Dasher recounted his church's mission following the…
As Earth grows warmer, its ground is becoming drier and saltier, with profound consequences for the planet's 8 billion inhabitants — nearly a third of whom already live in places where water is increasingly scarce and the ability to raise crops and livestock is increasingly difficult. | Climate change is accelerating this trend. New research has found global warming has made 77 percent of the Earth's land drier over the past three decades while rapidly increasing the proportion of excessively salty soils. | Drylands, or arid areas where water is hard to come by, now make up more than 40 percent of the pl…
When leaders of Florida's most populous county met in September to pick a site for what could become the nation's largest trash incinerator, so many people went to the government center to protest that overflow seating spilled into the building's atrium. | "MIRAMAR SAYS NO TO INCINERATOR! NOT IN OUR BACKYARD," read green T-shirts donned by some attendees who wanted to stop the new industrial waste facility — capable of burning up to 4,000 tons of garbage a day — from being built near their homes. | Residents feared the site would not only sink their property values and threaten the environment, but…
The aim of all fascistic governments is to disempower the people; and the Modi government is no exception.
Special forces were to dress in rival power's uniforms to kill party leaders, according to local broadcaster Right-wing South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to declare martial law, part of a growing global move by right-wing leaders to suppress opposition and bypass laws and constitutions to seize or consolidate power, failed rapidly and spectacularly …
With February's AU summit is fast approaching, Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune deployed a trio of high-ranking ministers on a diplomatic to…
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Saudi Arabia says it repeatedly warned Germany about Saudi officials first reportedly warned Germany in 2007, citing concerns about the suspect's radical views, including islamophobia, according to CNN. | Saudi security officials told German media they had warned the Berlin authoriti…
Shab-e Yalda, the Two years ago, UNESCO added it to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, and the US State Department has recently begun issuing annual statements for Shab-e Yalda. | "As Iranians around the world gather…
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seventy nine opposition supportes, mostly FDC members in Nebbi district defected to the National Resistance Movement Party (NRM). The converts comprised youth, and older persons and those who formerly subscribed to other political parties such as NUP, UPC and DP respectively. The members were welcomed at Gaf Apartments in …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cultural leaders are coming together to promote girl child education and retention in schools. As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Prime Ministers from Tooro, Bunyoro Kitara, Alur Kingdoms, Iteso Cultural Union, Obwenengo bwa Bugwe, Buruli Cultural Institution, and others have pledged to collaborate with …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has a spending plan that should ensure an average Ugandan earns 1,338.7 US Dollars or 4.9 million shillings per year by the end of 2025/2026. Currently, the per capita income of Uganda stands at 1,046 dollars (3.85 million shillings) as at the end of June 2024, according to …
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District has launched a 55 million Shillings afforestation project in five public primary schools. The project, funded under the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) initiative, aims to enhance climate resilience and support sustainable development in the district. According to David Oyok Wany, the Kitgum District Natural Resources Officer, …
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Liverpool extended its lead at the top of the Premier League on Sunday after a thrilling 6-3 win away to Tottenham at the Tottenham Stadium. Tottenham's erratic defensive displays always promised to make an entertaining match, and it proved with Luis Diaz nodding Liverpool ahead after 23 minutes, with Alexis …
Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces has dismissed as fake a letter circulating on social media that indicated Lt.Gen Peter Elwelu had been summoned to the Court Martial for backbiting the CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The letter, purpotedly signed by Brig. Gen Kulayigye had asked Elwelu to appear in court …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched a defensive driving training program for public transport operators. This initiative aims to enhance the driving skills of drivers and boda boda riders, preparing them for increased travel during the festive season. The training is part of …
This year's theme is: "Living History." Sarah Willie-LeBreton, the 12th president of Smith College and daughter of Syracuse University's first Black full professor, department chair, and vice president, Charles Willie G'57, H'92, will serve as featured speaker for the 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in the JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University. Tickets are now available. Due to a special 40th anniversary combined dinner program setting, guests are encouraged to reserve their tables and seats as soon as possible. This annual event is known as the largest of its…
The alumni of Central Technical High School, aka Central Tech, held a reunion open to all graduates. Central Technical High School, aka Central Tech, is found on South Warren Street and E. Adams Street, built in 1900. At that time, it stood for the latest in educational building design. Classes were first held in the school in 1903. When the school closed in 1975 it left a proud tradition of graduates nostalgic about the past, the lost neighborhood, and shared experiences. Central Technical has a long history and over 70 years of memories for its alumni. In September, On the eve of its resurrection as a Regional…