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(2024-01-25). Israel's Ben-Gvir Sees West Bank Opportunity in Gaza Genocide. mintpressnews.com Itmar Ben-Gvir perceives all Palestinians in the West Bank as potential terrorists, the same way that Israel's 'moderate' President Isaac Herzog perceives all Gazans as "responsible" for Hamas' actions.
(2024-01-25). Professors Slam Columbia's Response to Chemical Skunk Attack on Students at Pro-Palestine Protest. democracynow.org 
Students at Columbia University in New York held an "emergency protest" Wednesday over the school's response to an attack on members of Columbia University Apartheid Divest at a rally on campus last Friday. Police in New York are investigating the attack on pro-Palestinian students, who say they were sprayed with a foul-smelling chemical. Eight students were reportedly hospitalized, complaining of burning eyes, headaches, nausea and other symptoms. Organizers allege the attack was carried out by two students who are former members of the Israeli military, using a chemical weapon known as "…
(2024-01-25). Israel's collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza not acceptable, says UN Chief. peoplesdispatch.org Participants in the UN Security Council highlighted need for a ceasefire in Gaza and a long term solution to the Palestinian question as necessary for peace…
(2024-01-25). Death toll in Israeli attacks on Gaza rises to 25,700. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 has jumped to 25,700, the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave said on Wednesday. The ministry in a statement said 63,740 others have also been injured. Israeli forces committed 24 massacres across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 …
(2024-01-25). Exclusive Interview with a Survivor of the Gaza Ghetto. covertactionmagazine.com While the neighborhood was bombed and wiped out, Antoun Ananias lived on, alone in a partially dysfunctional house, along with countless rats and other disease carriers. When he fell seriously ill he lacked the right medicine and, in the absence of water, he had to wash his hands with fresh urine, which is said to …
(2024-01-25). Palestinian Paints Murals on Rubble Amid War on Gaza. scheerpost.com 
By Niko Georgiades and Mohamed Ahmed / Unicorn Riot Rafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine — Artist Amal Abu Al-Sabah, 26, paints on houses bombed by Israel during their war on Gaza. Her message to the world: "That the Israeli aggression must cease once and for all. And that no more aggression should ever afflict Gaza again." "I …
(2024-01-25). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-25). Netanyahu prepares legal missiles to intercept ICJ's Gaza war 'genocide' verdict. firstpost.com Israel will not go down that easy at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague that is reportedly readying to deliver verdict on Friday in South African allegations of genocide by Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza on Friday. | According to reports in Israel media publications, Netanyahu has summoned Thursday his top legal luminaries, along with other officials, to prepare Israel's response to the ICJ ruling. The reports referred to information disseminated by Army Radio. | Israel's top political and legal minds will meet at the Defence Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv and thrash out the di…
(2024-01-25). What to look for in the ICJ's 'provisional measures' ruling on genocide in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Do not judge the International Court of Justice solely by whether it calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Much more important is whether it finds South Africa's genocide allegations deserve a full hearing.
(2024-01-25). Headlines for January 25, 2024. democracynow.org Gaza Deaths Mount Amid Mass Displacement as Israel Continues to Attack Schools, Hospitals, Aid Sites, U.K. Foreign Sec. David Cameron Urges Netanyahu to Agree to "Pause" in Gaza Assault, ICJ to Announce Interim Ruling Friday on South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel, Israelis Continue Protests to Demand Gov't Prioritize Release of Hostages, U.S. Mercenaries Share Details of Taking Part in UAE's Targeted Killing Campaign in Yemen, U.S. Forces Strike Somalia for First Time in 2024, Killing 3, UAW Endorses Joe Biden for 2024 Despite President's Refusal to Call for Gaza Ceasef…
(2024-01-25). Gaza Is Exposing Western Liberals For The Frauds They Are. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The entire western liberal worldview is currently balanced on the ability to psychologically compartmentalize away from the mass atrocities in Gaza and what western governments are doing to perpetuate them. | Everything that mainstream liberals claim to oppose is on full display in Israel's actions in Gaza. Racism. Fascism. Tyranny. Injustice. Genocide. Yet they must necessarily avoid throwing themselves into opposing these things there at all cost, because it would mean acknowledging that their own political allegiances are inseparably interwoven w…
(2024-01-25). 'When you're in a colonial situation, the colonial power initiates violence'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Gregory Shupak on Gaza and genocide.
(2024-01-25). US and Israel face fresh attacks from Iraqi and Yemeni resistance over the war in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org US bases in Iraq and Syria have been hit with over 150 attacks since October 7 in response to its military and political backing of Israel's genocide in Gaza, prompting talks of their withdrawal…
(2024-01-25). "Our goal is to stop the genocide": The Grayzone interviews Houthi spokesman. thegrayzone.com Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, senior political officer and spokesman for Yemen's Ansarallah movement, explains the objectives behind his movement's naval blockade of the Red Sea in this interview with The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal. Al-Bukhaiti also responds to military threats from the Biden administration and allegations that Ansarallah is controlled by Iran's IRGC. Translation by Hekmat Aboukhater…
(2024-01-25). Remains of over 100 victims of genocide in Rwanda retrieved from mass graves. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | The remains of nearly 120 victims of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi have been retrieved from mass graves in a village in southern Rwanda's Huye District, roughly 30 years after the genocide, an official of the association of genocide survivors group (IBUKA) said Wednesday. Over the past few days, the …
(2024-01-25). Palestinians are taking the Biden administration to court this week. mondoweiss.net 
The week, a federal court in Oakland will begin hearing arguments in a lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of failing to prevent a genocide in Gaza. The case could bring U.S. support for the Israeli assault on Gaza to a halt.
(2024-01-25). How Yemen's 'Asabiyya' is Reshaping Geopolitics. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The Arabic word Asabiyya, or 'moral strength,' is a soundbite in the west, but taken very seriously by the globe's new contenders China, Russia, and Iran. It is Yemen, however, that is mainstreaming the idea, by sacrificing everything for the world's collective morality in a bid to end the genocide in Gaza. When…
(2024-01-25). UN court should recognize Israel's actions in Gaza Strip as genocide — Russian envoy. tass.com According to Alexander Lavrentyev, the meeting participants focused on the situation in and around the Gaza Strip because "the policy of permissiveness of the Israeli right-wing leadership could lead to extremely negative consequences for the entire Middle East region"
(2024-01-25). Mahmood Mamdani on South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel & Reemergence of Non-Aligned Movement. democracynow.org Extended discussion with Mahmood Mamdani, professor of government at Columbia University who specializes in the study of colonialism. He's the author of numerous books including most recently, "Neither Settler Nor Native: The Making and Unmaking of Permanent Minorities." He was previously a professor and director of the Centre for African Studies at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. | Extended discussion with Mahmood Mamdani, professor of government at Columbia University who specializes in the study of colonialism. He's the author of numerous books including most recently, "Neither Settler Nor Native: T…
(2024-01-25). Partners in Genocide: Will Biden's Gaza Complicity Cost Him the Election? youtube.com 
On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday, 1/25 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, Eugene and Rania are joined by special guests: Sevim Dagdelen — In Germany, 10 MPs have quit the Left Party (Die Linke) due to its increasingly pro-war stance and established a new party called the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). Defined by a pro-peace policy, …
(2024-01-25). Nonviolent Strategy to Halt the Genocide in Gaza, Liberate Palestine and Defeat the Global Technocracy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-25). Gaza Is Exposing Western Liberals For The Frauds They Are. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The entire western liberal worldview is currently balanced on the ability to psychologically compartmentalize away from the mass atrocities in Gaza and what western governments are doing to perpetuate them. | Everything that mainstream liberals claim to oppose is on full display in Israel's actions in Gaza. Racism. Fascism. Tyranny. Injustice. Genocide. Yet they must necessarily avoid throwing themselves into opposing these things there at all cos…
(2024-01-25). United Auto Workers backs reelection of warmonger Biden. wsws.org With its endorsement, the UAW bureaucracy is backing a war criminal who is overseeing Israel's genocide in Gaza and a rapid expansion of American imperialism's wars of global conquest.
(2024-01-25). US presidential election heads toward Trump-Biden contest. wsws.org The choice between the Republican fascist and the Democratic warmonger and enabler of genocide in Gaza is no choice at all. The alternative must come from the working class.
(2024-01-25). Drop the charges against anti-genocide protesters in New Orleans! wsws.org The criminal charges against New Orleans students and community members are part of the broader campaign to criminalize opposition to genocide on US campuses.
(2024-01-25). Pro-Israel Washington Post reporter smears The Grayzone as Holocaust deniers in ADL-affiliated hit piece. thegrayzone.com In a falsehood-filled attack, the Washington Post's ardently pro-Israel Elizabeth Dwoskin attacked The Grayzone's factual reporting with "research" from a spook-infested outfit closely tied to the Anti-Defamation League. Dwoskin also relied on an Israeli special forces vet heading a "Digital Iron Dome" campaign to censor social media criticism of Israel's assault on Gaza. On January 21, The Washington Post published an article purporting to expose a terrifying and "spreading" phenomenon: so-called "Oct. 7 truther' groups" who "say [the] Hamas massacre …
(2024-01-25). Standing Together: Serving Apartheid Israel's Propaganda. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-01-25). Canadian pension funds invested $1.6-bln in Israeli apartheid. breachmedia.ca Six public pension funds have invested in fighter jets and armoured bulldozers being used by Israel in Gaza.
(2024-01-25). How will children in Gaza heal? electronicintifada.net "Do they shell the stars?"
(2024-01-25). Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip nears 26,000 — health ministry. tass.com According to it, "as many as 200 people have been killed in the enclave and at least 370 have been wounded alone in the past 24 hours"
(2024-01-25). Israel demolishing buildings in Gaza to create buffer zone — Financial Times. tass.com IDF Spokesperson Richard Hecht pointed out that army units were "operating in the area in order to prevent Hamas activity threatening the citizens of Israel"
(2024-01-25). Biden Must Choose Between A Ceasefire In Gaza And A Regional War. progressivehub.net MEDEA BENJAMIN AND NICOLAS J. S. DAVIES…
(2024-01-25). Report from Gaza: Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri on "The Struggle to Survive, Stay Sane" democracynow.org 
We go to Rafah to speak with Palestinian journalist Akram al-Satarri in Gaza as the death toll continues to climb amid Israel's relentless assault on the territory. The Health Ministry says at least 20 people were killed Thursday as they lined up to receive humanitarian aid, and at least 12 others were killed a day earlier at a U.N. shelter hit by tank shells. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have surrounded the two main hospitals in Khan Younis, stranding thousands of patients and displaced people inside, and evacuated a third hospital. Over 1.7 million people have been displaced in Gaza and more than 25,000 have…
(2024-01-25). Armed thugs rob Shs.3M from Kikuube businesswoman. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Armed Thugs have raided Wairagaza trading center in Kyangwali sub county in Kikuube district robbing shillings 3 million from a businesswoman. The incident happened on Tuesday night at around 9 p.m. It is alleged that the two-armed robbers raided the home of Sarah Bampayineza 35, a business woman in …
(2024-01-25). Britain condemned for launching 'largest raid so far on Yemen'. mronline.org 'The violent repercussions of Israel's war on Gaza are spreading across the Middle East, threatening a much wider conflict,' Stop the War says.
(2024-01-25). Israeli tanks open fire on hundreds of Gazans waiting for aid. new.thecradle.co
(2024-01-25). Iraqi Resistance Launches Stage 2: Tightening Blockade on 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com A leader of the Iraqi Resistance has announced the second stage of operations against occupiers in the region, aiming to blockade "Israel" amid its ongoing aggression on Gaza. | The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has transited to the second phase of its operations in which it will work on enforcing blockading Mediterranean maritime routes to the Israeli-occupied ports in occupied Palestine, the Secretary General of the Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Abu Alaa al-Walai announced in a post on X. | The leader of Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, a faction that operates under the umbrella of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, made the an…
(2024-01-25). One of the largest unions in the United States just called for a ceasefire in Gaza. mronline.org 
The Service Employees International Union, which boasts two million members, joined a growing section of the U.S. labor movement in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-01-25). Why U.S. Talk of a "Revitalized" PA in Gaza is Code for Outsourced Oppression. libya360.wordpress.com Alice Speri Palestinian Authority security forces confront protesters against a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Jan. 10, 2024. Photo: Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images Since Israel launched its assault on Gaza more than three months ago, U.S. officials have repeatedly spoken about returning postwar administrative…
(2024-01-25). Democracy Now! 2024-01-25 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 25, 2024; Report from Gaza: Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri on "The Struggle to Survive, Stay Sane"; Palestinian Economist Raja Khalidi on Israel's "Economic Warfare" on Gaza and the West Bank; Professors Slam Columbia's Response to Chemical Skunk Attack on Students at Pro-Palestine Protest | Headlines for January 25, 2024; Report from Gaza: Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri on "The Struggle to Survive, Stay Sane"; Palestinian Economist Raja Khalidi on Israel's "Economic Warfare" on Gaza and the West Bank; Professo…
(2024-01-25). Qatar sends new ceasefire proposals to Israel, Hamas — Bloomberg. tass.com According to the media, efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire deal are hampered by Israel's declared determination to continue its military operation in the Gaza Strip…
(2024-01-25). How will children in Gaza heal? electronicintifada.net "Do they shell the stars?"
(2024-01-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 111: Hospitals under siege, UNRWA shelter bombed in southern Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli forces bomb Gaza's perimeter to prepare for a "buffer zone" as medical staff in Nasser Hospital dig graves in anticipation of a large number of fatalities due to Israel's ongoing siege on the hospital.
(2024-01-25). Gaza's Economy Has Been Erased. Famine and Black Markets Are All That Remain. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 111: Hospitals under siege, UNRWA shelter bombed in southern Gaza. mondoweiss.net
(2024-01-25). Families can't be replaced. electronicintifada.net Israel has inflicted massive destruction on my relatives in northern Gaza.
(2024-01-25). The War on Gaza: How We Got to the "Monstrosity of Our Century" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-25). Top Democrat -Linked PR Firm Tapped by Pro-Israel Groups to Control Gaza War Narrative. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-25). Interview with Hany Abu-Assad, Palestinian filmmaker (Paradise Now, Omar): "Gaza is the Bastille of our day … a lot is going to change" wsws.org One of his most accomplished works is Omar, a 2013 film about a young Palestinian baker (Adam Bakri) who becomes involved in complex political and moral matters.
(2024-01-25). Hamas Leader Rules Out Two-State Solution. orinocotribune.com Senior Hamas official Khaled Mashaal has rejected calls for the negotiation of a two-state peace deal with Israel to end the war in Gaza, proclaiming that the Palestinian people will never legitimize the "Zionist entity" in West Jerusalem by accepting its existence. | "We have nothing to do with the two-state solution," Mashaal said in an interview posted on Tuesday by Kuwaiti podcaster
(2024-01-25). Impact of Israeli Genocidal War in Gaza on the Middle East. internationalviewpoint.org THE ISRAELI OCCUPATION army is continuing more than 100 days after its outbreak to wage a genocidal war against the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip. This immediately followed the October 7th Hamas attack, which led to the death of 1,139 persons, including 695 Israeli civilians, 373 members of the security forces and 71 foreigners.
The 2.4 million inhabitants of the Gaza Strip are living under a constant Israeli bombardment of unprecedented violence. By mid-January 2024, (…) | – | /…
(2024-01-25). Sunak Faces Pressure Over Shocking 'War Crime' Video. expose-news.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been questioned over an ITV News video which shows a civilian being shot dead while waving a white flag in Gaza. The shocking images have sparked …
(2024-01-25). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let it Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2024-01-25). Gaza War Has Financial Reason Mainstream Media Won't Cover – Ex-CIA Analyst. sputnikglobe.com Israel has been continuing its strategy of not letting up on its war on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip despite global outrage over the massive civilian death toll, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing he will push for "complete victory."
(2024-01-25). Qatar 'appalled' at alleged criticism by Netanyahu. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Palestinian Economist Raja Khalidi on Israel's "Economic Warfare" on Gaza and the West Bank. democracynow.org 
Among the consequences of Israel's war on Gaza is the destruction of the local economy. Even before the latest Israeli assault, daily life and commerce in Gaza were crumbling as a result of a 15-year siege on the territory enforced by Israel and Egypt. Meanwhile, Israel is withholding millions in taxes collected on behalf of Palestinians, leaving the Palestinian Authority unable to distribute wages to many public sector employees, while more than 150,000 Palestinian workers from the West Bank are now unable to work inside Israel due to new restrictions imposed after October 7. We go to Ramallah to speak wit…
(2024-01-25). Israeli Forces Flatten Gaza Border Areas to Create Militarized Zone. news.antiwar.com Israel is destroying buildings and flattening areas of Gaza on the Israeli border to create a so-called "buffer zone" that Israel will militarize, demonstrating its long-term plans to occupy the Strip. According to The Wall Street Journal, Israeli soldiers began working in November in an area in northern Gaza to create a wasteland roughly 1 …
(2024-01-25). US Navy intercepts missiles in Red Sea while escorting Maersk ships. firstpost.com Two vessels sailing close to the Gulf of Aden were compelled to seek assistance from the US navy following the detection of nearby explosions as the Houthi group persisted in their assault on commercial shipping along the Yemeni coast. | The Houthis have asserted that their actions are in solidarity with the Palestinians amid Israel's bombardment of Gaza. | According to The Guardian report, the ships, affiliated with the US arm of the Danish shipping company Maersk, were transporting military supplies for the US when they faced an attack involving three anti-ship missiles near the Bab el-Mandeb strait. | The repo…
(2024-01-25). State Department Refuses to Condemn Israel Shooting Group of Palestinians Waving White Flag. news.antiwar.com The State Department on Wednesday refused to condemn the shooting of unarmed Palestinian men waving a white flag in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, a scene that was captured on video by the UK's ITV News. The footage shows an interview with a group of Palestinian men who had their hands raised and …
(2024-01-25). Woman Killed in Russia's Belgorod Region After Ukrainian Drone Attack – Governor. sputnikglobe.com BELGOROD (Sputnik) – A Ukrainian drone attacked a farm in Russia's Belgorod Region on Thursday and killed a civilian woman, the region's governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said.
(2024-01-25). Pilots from Russia's southern Urals killed in attack on plane above Belgorod. tass.com Orenburg Region Governor Denis Pasler said that the plane's crew managed to divert the crashing plane from populated areas…
(2024-01-25). About 60 hits with Ukrainian shells registered in Russia's Belgorod Region in past day. tass.com Among other attacks, in the Graivoron municipal district, eight shells were fired on the village of Dorogoshch…
(2024-01-25). Russia Emergency Services Say Found Missile Striking Parts in Outer Layer of Downed Il-76. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Hundreds of entrance holes from the striking elements of a missile were found on the wreckage of the downed Il-76 military plane that crashed in Russia's Belgorod Region, the striking elements were also found in the fragments of the outer layer of the aircraft, a representative of the emergency services told Sputnik.
(2024-01-25). Russian plane crashes near Ukraine: The unanswered questions around the incident. firstpost.com 
On Wednesday (24 January), a Russian IL-76, a heavy-lift military transport aircraft, came crashing down in the Belgorod region near the Russia-Ukraine border. Shortly after the plane crashed, Moscow blamed Kyiv for the incident, with the Russian defence ministry saying, "The plane was destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the area of Liptsy, Kharkiv region, using an anti-aircraft missile system." | On the other hand, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for full clarity over the crash, accusing Moscow of "playing with the lives of Ukrainian prisoners of war". | However, there are several questio…
(2024-01-25). Luwero: Shs.200M Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) excites mothers. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is excitement among women after Luwero Hospital launched a newly equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Every month, atleast 350-370 women give birth at Luwero Hospital of which 15% (55) need neonatal care services. But all along Luwero Hospital has been referring premature babies to Kiwoko Hospital in Nakaseke district …
(2024-01-25). The Plot to Kill Martin Luther King: Survived Shooting, Was Murdered in Hospital. globalresearch.ca Pepper was able to piece together what really happened on April 4, 1968 in Memphis right down to who gave the order and supplied the money, how the patsy was chosen, and who actually pulled the trigger.
(2024-01-25). Zelensky refuses to negotiate as vermin terrorise Ukrainian troops in frontline trenches. infobrics.org "Mice chew your fingertips when you go to bed," says Ukrainian soldier.
(2024-01-25). BRICS Members Call for Greater Global Uptake in Renewable Energy. infobrics.org Members of the BRICS alliance have called for greater global uptake in renewable energy as a means to not only tackle climate change but global economic inequalities…
(2024-01-25). Is Il-76MD shootdown part of Kiev regime's internal power struggle. infobrics.org There are many questions regarding the incident, particularly as the Kiev regime forces initially bragged about downing the large Russian transport aircraft. However, this soon gave way to silence, as the Neo-Nazi junta is refusing to take responsibility for the downing, as it would be "too inconvenient" having to explain the death of over 60 Ukrainian POWs, particularly to their families who were eager to see them after months or perhaps even years. On the other hand, the incident might be a part of the rapidly escalating internal power struggle in Kiev, particularly between the regime and the military.
(2024-01-25). Border crisis foments separatism in Texas. infobrics.org Texas governor declares that the American national pact was broken by the irresponsible actions of the federal government.
(2024-01-25). UAE Can Play Vital Role in Brics' South-South Geo-economics, Economy Minister says. infobrics.org The country is a central hub of the trade corridor that routes a lot of businesses and investments, Abdulla bin Touq tells WEF…
(2024-01-25). BRICS Bank to Release Bonds in Local Currencies. infobrics.org BRICS, a bloc of leading emerging markets, is preparing to launch new bonds in global markets, which will be available in local currencies rather than in the US dollar…
(2024-01-25). U.S. President & Congress screwed U.S. victims of U.S. nuclear-weapons tests so as to fund more weapons. theduran.com
(2024-01-25). Japan plans to release 54.6 tons of water from Fukushima in 2024 — Kyodo. tass.com Besides, TEPCO decided to postpone the extraction of melted nuclear core's fragments until October…
(2024-01-25). NATO not seeking conflict with Russia, wants to show readiness to defend itself — Pentagon. tass.com "Those are defensive capabilities. They are meant to make it very clear that NATO can and will defend itself," US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander said…
(2024-01-25). Senator Cruz Says 'Kamikaze' Supplemental Bill is Train Wreck, No Chance of Passing House. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Senator Ted Cruz said on Wednesday that the Ukraine aid-border security supplemental bill is a train wreck and has no chance of passing the US House of Representatives.
(2024-01-25). NATO expansion process 'not well thought out, undemocratic' — Hungarian parliament speaker. tass.com Laszlo Kover noted that Hungary's parliament backed the government's position on Sweden's NATO membership…
(2024-01-25). What Drove Slovak PM Fico's 'Symbolic' Visit to Ukraine's Uzhgorod? sputnikglobe.com Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited the western Ukrainian city of Uzhgorod on Wednesday for a meeting with his counterpart Denis Shmygal. Ahead of the trip, Fico made headlines by saying Slovakia would veto Ukraine's NATO membership bid, as "it would be the foundation of World War 3."
(2024-01-25). China's Defense Ministry Blasts NATO as 'Walking War Machine' Sowing Chaos Everywhere. sputnikglobe.com Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin, when summing up the outcome of 2023, said that the West is trying to shift NATO's activities to Asia, whip up a crisis there and form new military and political blocs.
(2024-01-25). Biden Notified US Lawmakers of Plans to Formally Approve F-16 Sale to Türkiye, Media Reports. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Joe Biden notified congressional leaders that he plans to formally notify Congress of the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye as soon as Ankara completes the NATO ratification process for Sweden, Reuters reported citing a US official.
(2024-01-25). Turkey formally approves Sweden's accession to NATO by passing relevant bill. tass.com After being published by Turkey's official journal, the accession protocol is considered approved by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan…
(2024-01-25). NATO kicks off largest military drills in decades. independent.co.ug 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Wednesday kicked off "Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024," its largest military drills in decades. "The dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) departed Norfolk, Virginia, United States and following a series of operations will commence her transit across the Atlantic," NATO said, adding, "His …
(2024-01-25). Kremlin on NATO Exercises: Russia Knows Against Who They Held. sputnikglobe.com KALININGRAD, Russia (Sputnik) – Russia knows against who the NATO drills are held and has never had any illusions about this matter, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
(2024-01-25). West's anti-Russian policy now 'at its peak,' says Kremlin spokesman. tass.com Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the West holds a very clear anti-Russian position, which is determined by NATO, while the alliance's rhetoric "is determined across the ocean, in Washington"
(2024-01-25). Moldova Has No Plans for Hosting F-16 Jets on Its Territory for Ukraine – Defense Minister. sputnikglobe.com KISHINEV (Sputnik) – Moldovan Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii on Wednesday denied media reports that F-16 fighter jets that the West will send to Ukraine would be based on the territory of Moldova.
(2024-01-25). Biden urges Congress to allow F-16 sale to Turkey 'without delay' after NATO deal. firstpost.com President Joe Biden on Wednesday sent a letter to leaders of key Capitol Hill committees to endorse the sale of F-16 warplanes to Turkey, following the country's agreement to support Sweden's entry into NATO. | In the letter to the top Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations and House of Representatives Foreign Affairs committees, Biden urged Congress to approve the sale "without delay," Reuters quoted a US official as saying. | Earlier on Wednesday, the White House sent a letter to members of Congress urging approval of the $20 billion sale of F-16 aircraft and modernisation kits to Tur…
(2024-01-25). Discredited ex-Australian PM quits, but Labor government deepens his attacks. wsws.org The Albanese government has continued, and escalated, the major features of Morrison's policies—from the AUKUS military pact against China to the persecution of refugees and the slashing of health, disability and other social spending.
(2024-01-25). How Solar Ironworkers Cut Out Tiers. labornotes.org
(2024-01-25). Bay Area Health Care Workers Protest Arms Sales To Israel. progressivehub.net NIK ALTENBERG | KQED…
(2024-01-25). Kamau Becktemba — °Presente! workers.org 
Kamau Becktemba, at support protest for Mumia Abu-Jamal. Philadelphia Kamau Becktemba passed away Jan. 13 after a long illness. A well-known Black activist, Becktemba was present for decades at most events defending Mumia Abu-Jamal in Philadelphia. His vehicle was covered with Black Power and political prisoner placards and stickers and . . . |
(2024-01-25). Amazon response to labor shortage caused by high turnover rate: More automation, threatening jobs. wsws.org Amazon has begun testing a humanoid robot called Digit, designed to handle tote processing that is currently the responsibility of human workers, and it is experimenting with a robotic arm called Sparrow with a similar goal of reducing the amount of repetitive tasks employees must do.
(2024-01-25). Vote "No" to Quebec unions' sellout deals as first step in preventing the scuttling of the public sector workers' struggle. wsws.org We need to form rank-and-file committees in every workplace to unite public sector employees and mobilize all workers, in the province and across North America, in a political struggle to defend jobs, wages and working conditions for all.
(2024-01-25). Vote "no" to the sell-out agreement for education workers in South Australia! Build Rank-and-File Committees! wsws.org The proposed agreement is a sellout, with the offered pay deal representing a substantial cut in real wages.
(2024-01-25). Support the train drivers' strike in Germany! wsws.org The strike by train drivers in Germany must become the launchpad for a broad mobilisation of the entire working class. A mass movement against the shift to the right by all the establishment parties, social cuts and war, and growing resistance among workers, shows there is a strong basis for this.
(2024-01-25). Public meeting: Oppose the Sri Lankan government's witch hunt against electricity workers. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government and CEB management witch hunt is a direct attack on the fundamental democratic rights of the entire working class.
(2024-01-25). Italian workers at GKN in Florence continue 3 year exemplary struggle. internationalviewpoint.org "There have been very few exemplary struggles like this in recent decades, and even fewer have been successful. Not only does their action challenge the rule of capital and the market over production, but it also raises the ecological question of what sort of products we need to produce." | – | / |
(2024-01-25). One month of Milei's government in Argentina: radical liberalism and anti-democratic attacks. internationalviewpoint.org After just one month in office, President Milei has filed away his main campaign promise: to make the political caste pay for the economic crisis. It is indeed the workers, starting with the poorest, who are paying the price of austerity. | – | / |
(2024-01-25). Workers World hails South Africa's solidarity with Palestine. workers.org 
Free Palestine rally in Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2024 A statue of Nelson Mandela, erected by the Palestinian people, stands in Ramallah, on the occupied West Bank, in recognition of his support for their struggle, as leader of the African National Congress. In 1990, after Manela's release from prison, he . . . |
(2024-01-25). Show your support for Ant Smith. workers.org 
Smith speaking during a march for police abolition in Philadelphia, June 28, 2016. Philadelphia Since 2015, Anthony (Ant) Smith has been a prominent organizer of the Black Lives Matter movement in Philadelphia, helping to organize the Racial Economic and Legal Justice (REAL Justice) coalition. He has led countless marches against . . . |
(2024-01-25). Argentina labour unions march in largest-ever strike against Prez Milei's cuts. firstpost.com Tens of thousands of workers protested against strict economic austerity measures and reforms by new libertarian President Javier Milei in the heart of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, marking the start of Argentina's largest union's 12-hour strike. | Since Milei took office last month, he has pledged to fix an economy reeling from 211% inflation and crippling debt. This action, which targets sectors ranging from banks to transportation, is the largest demonstration of opposition to his plans for spending cuts and privatization. | Milei's two main reform initiatives, a "mega-decree" deregulating the economy and a "omni…
(2024-01-25). Kim Jong Un issues a "serious political issue" warning over food shortage in North Korea. firstpost.com North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Thursday that depriving people of basic necessities like food is a "serious political issue," and called for ways to be found to improve economic development. | According to KCNA, Kim made these comments during a speech on regional development at the country's ruling party, the Workers' Party of Korea, 19th Enlarged Meeting of the Political Bureau of the 8th Central Committee, which was held between Tuesday and Wednesday. | Over the past few decades, North Korea has experienced severe food shortages, including a famine in the 1990s, which were frequently made worse by natur…
(2024-01-25). 'The Country Is Not for Sale': General Strike In Argentina Against Milei. orinocotribune.com Thousands of people marched this Wednesday in Argentina to join the national strike called by the main unions in repudiation of the policies implemented by President Javier Milei. | "The country is not for sale," "No to the adjustment," and "No to the labor reform," were some of the main slogans of the demonstration that filled the Plaza del Congreso in the city of Buenos Aires. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took part in the massive general strike against Milei and his "libertarian" policies. Milei took office on December 10. Some outlets, such as Left Voice and Progressive International, reported that o…
(2024-01-25). Why is Britain's Labour Party soft-pedalling the Post Office Horizon scandal? wsws.org Labour's pledge to "work with the Government" over the Horizon scandal is a pact between two criminals not to rat on each other.
(2024-01-25). Ex-striker Shevchenko elected Ukraine FA president. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Senior Russian diplomat, Houthi delegation condemn US, UK strikes on Yemen — MFA. tass.com Milkhail Bogdanov and the Houthi delegation also discussed the settlement of the military and political crisis in Yemen…
(2024-01-25). Israel's Economy Minister Says Iran 'Legitimate Target' Now for Israeli Strikes. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat said Wednesday that Iran has become a "legitimate target" for Israel's missile strikes for supporting armed movements opposing Israel.
(2024-01-25). Russia denounces Bab al-Mandab attack, views Western response as disproportionate — envoy. tass.com The strikes targeting Yemen would not achieve the goals declared by members of "the so-called coalition for safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea," Alexander Lavrentyev argued…
(2024-01-25). Stop the CFA betrayal of the California State University strike! Vote NO on the sellout TA! For rank-and-file control of the struggle! wsws.org Independent rank-and-file organizations are required whose first order of business will be to ensure that the workforce votes down the contract by the widest possible margin, while preparing for the next strike, which should not be allowed to be called off without the democratic vote of the membership.
(2024-01-25). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-01-25). Pakistan Iran border attacks: in historic perspectives. internationalviewpoint.org After an air strike by Pakistani air force on 18th January inside Iranian bordering town killed at least 9 in retaliation to 16 January missiles attack on the border town of Balochistan that killed two kids among others, both Pakistani and Iranian governments agreed to de-escalate the war threat and re-establish a full fledged diplomatic relationship. | – | / |
(2024-01-25). US, Iraq to Start Talks on Future of US Military Presence. news.antiwar.com The US and Iraq will soon begin talks on the future of the US military presence in Iraq, as Baghdad has been calling for the withdrawal of the US-led coalition in response to US airstrikes in the country. Sources told CNN that the US and Iraq would use a military commission they formed last summer …
(2024-01-25). Ukraine conflict reality hits Collective West w/ Brian Berletic (Live). thealtworld.com
(2024-01-25). Chris Hedges: The Death of Israel. scheerpost.com
(2024-01-25). US Congressional Delegation Meets With Taiwan's President-Elect. news.antiwar.com A US congressional delegation visited Taiwan Thursday to affirm bipartisan support for the first time since the island held presidential elections earlier this month. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), co-chairs of the congressional Taiwan Caucus, met with Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te, who is currently the vice president and a member of …
(2024-01-25). Germany backs Netanyahu for the same reason it created Hitler. electronicintifada.net
(2024-01-25). How Blackrock Investment Fund Triggered the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The energy crisis is a long-planned strategy of western corporate capital to dismantle industrial economies in the name of a dystopian Green Agenda. That has its roots well before February 2022, when Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.
(2024-01-25). Glyphosate Worse than We Could Imagine. "It's Everywhere" globalresearch.ca Glyphosate residues have been found in tap water, orange juice, children's urine, breast milk, chips, snacks, beer, wine, cereals, eggs, oatmeal, wheat products, and most conventional foods tested. It's everywhere.
(2024-01-25). Joti Brar and Garland Nixon: Parasitic imperialism, episode 1. thecommunists.org Joti Brar, vice-chair of the CPGB-ML, in an introductory discussion on the nature of imperialism, discusses with Garland Nixon the origins of monopoly in the womb of capitalism. They talk about how this huge concentration of wealth into a few massive fortunes, which is accompanied by the immiseration of the vast masses of the world's …
(2024-01-25). Luxury bag controversy shakes South Korea's ruling party as first lady faces scrutiny. geo.tv 
Late last year, camera footage emerged, showing a pastor presenting the luxury bag to the first lady…
(2024-01-25). Playful act outside Brooklyn store costs life of a friend. geo.tv 
The shooter left the scene after staying for a while with his friend according to the investigators…
(2024-01-25). Woman demands divorce after hubby swings Goa honeymoon into Ayodhya 'yatra'. geo.tv 
To fulfill his mother's wish to visit recently-inagurated Ram Mandir, husband booked tickets to Ayodhya…
(2024-01-25). WATCH: Massive waves crash into Army base in Marshall Islands. geo.tv 
80 of 120 personnel have been evacuated in Roi-Namur, leaving 60 to assess damage…
(2024-01-25). Father's demand for son's free first class upgrade delays flight for 3 hours. geo.tv 
Father said he had already paid for two first-class tickets and should get the third one for free…
(2024-01-25). At least six bodies found in El Mirage desert. geo.tv 
In a press conference, authorities said the El Mirage scene is the only location involved in the investigation…
(2024-01-25). Professional dancer died from allergic reaction to recalled cookies. geo.tv 
Cookies United revealed that it had informed the grocery chain of ingredient changes in summer…
(2024-01-25). North Korea tests strategic cruise missiles Pulhwasal-3-31: KCNA. geo.tv 
Launches come days after Kim Jong-un's forces fired solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile into East Sea, marking first of this year…
(2024-01-25). Alabama death penalty: What is nitrogen hypoxia execution. geo.tv 
Nitrogen, a colourless and odourless gas, is naturally present in the atmosphere…
(2024-01-25). The Killing of History. John Pilger. His Legacy Will Live. globalresearch.ca Featured image: The lone survivor of an all-women anti-aircraft battery near Hanoi. Most were teenagers. (Photo: John Pilger 1975) | First published by Global Research on September 24, 2017 | One of the most hyped "events" of American television, The Vietnam War, …
(2024-01-25). Will WHO members seize the moment to fight against inequities? peoplesdispatch.org The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board's 154th session, which began on January 22, is set to conclude on January 27. As its members prepare the agenda for the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) in May, discussions are expected to focus on topics summarized by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as "the five Ps": promoting, …
(2024-01-25). Korean movements demand: South Korea, stop arming Israel! peoplesdispatch.org 
(2024-01-25). Will WHO members seize the moment to fight against inequities? peoplesdispatch.org The WHO's Executive Board is meeting for its 154th session in Geneva from January 22-27. Countries are edging towards the set deadline for finalizing the Pandemic Treaty, yet much more remains to be discussed…
(2024-01-25). Korean movements demand: South Korea, stop arming Israel! peoplesdispatch.org On January 19, 150 people protested in front of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) office in the city of Daejeon, demanding the South Korean government stop arming Israel. While Palestine may seem like a distant conflict to South Koreans, the South Korean military-industrial complex is a key pillar in the Israeli war machine. According …
(2024-01-25). Greek students hit the streets for another round of protests against private universities. peoplesdispatch.org 
Students, teachers, and progressive groups are protesting a bill that permits private universities to operate in Greece. They say it will be detrimental to the interests of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and downgrade the value of degrees in government institutions…
(2024-01-25). Greek students hit the streets for another round of protests against private universities. peoplesdispatch.org For the third consecutive week, Greek student and youth groups and other progressive sections hit the streets, denouncing the conservative New Democracy (ND) government's bid to open private universities. On Thursday, January 25, massive protest rallies were held in more than 40 cities, including Athens. Tens of thousands of students from coordination committees, and members …
(2024-01-25). Pepe Escobar: Five Variables Defining Our Future. sputnikglobe.com In the late 1930s, with WWII in motion, and only months before his assassination, Leon Trotsky already had a vision of what the future Empire of Chaos would be up to.
(2024-01-25). The Brain Is the Battlefield of the Future. The WEF's Stated Objective is "Altering the Human Being" globalresearch.ca We are all vulnerable — vaxxed or unvaxxed — to mind interference through the worldwide coverage of 5G shortwaves. And the worst is, we may not even notice when it "hits" us.
(2024-01-25). Palestinian-Led Initiative Warns European Officials Of Intention To Prosecute Over Complicity With Israel. popularresistance.org
(2024-01-25). Ukraine may pin the blame on West if Russia wins — media. tass.com The source mentioned Kiev's complaints that Western assistance was too slow and that allies had refused to send all the weapons requested by Ukraine…
(2024-01-25). 'Suicide Mission': Ukrainian Troops Reveal Dire Situation on Battlefield. sputnikglobe.com Ukrainian troops are being outgunned by Russia's Armed Forces, mainstream US media admitted recently, adding that there was no chance of replenishing rapidly dwindling ammunition stockpiles amid bleak prospects regarding future aid packages to the Kiev regime.
(2024-01-25). Ex-Pentagon Adviser Macgregor Says at Least 400 Americans Died in Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Former Pentagon Adviser Col. Douglas Macgregor said Wednesday that at least 400 Americans have died in Ukraine and accused authorities of the United States of concealing this information.
(2024-01-25). Ukraine was notified of Il-76 flight but did not put air defense on hold — legislator. tass.com "Fifteen minutes before the plane entered the zone, they were given full information, which they received and confirmed its receipt by the Main Intelligence Directorate," Andrey Kartapolov said…
(2024-01-25). International organizations should condemn Kiev for shooting down Il-76 — expert. tass.com Valery Fadeyev noted that the Ukrainian military was "well aware" that the plane was carrying out a humanitarian mission and was being used to organize a prisoner exchange, while Ukraine "initially recognized the attack on the Russian plane"
(2024-01-25). UN Security Council Meeting on Russian Il-76 Military Plane Crash. sputnikglobe.com The emergency meeting of the UN Security Council requested by Moscow discusses the downing of the Il-76 transport plane of the Russian air forces, which resulted in the deaths of 65 Ukrainian prisoners who were being transported as part of a prisoner swap. Also aboard the plane were nine others who accounted for the crew and accompanying persons.
(2024-01-25). Russian Intel Chief: West's Looming Defeat in Ukraine Raises Odds of Provocations Against Russia. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The probability that the West, which is losing in Ukraine, will organize new provocations against Russia is very high, but they will not have a long-lasting effect, because lies are detected quickly today, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin has told Sputnik.
(2024-01-25). Russia won't ask OSCE to take part in investigation of recent plane crash — diplomat. tass.com On January 24 Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft that was carrying captured Ukrainian soldiers for exchange…
(2024-01-25). Russian special op became inevitable when Ukraine turned into direct threat — Lavrov. tass.com "The special military operation became inevitable after many, many years when we tried to dissuade the West from turning Ukraine into a direct threat on our immediate borders," he said…
(2024-01-25). Il-76 Provocation 'Setting Zelensky Up for Fall at Time of US's Choosing'. sputnikglobe.com More than a day has passed since Wednesday morning's downing of a Russian Il-76 transport plane full of Ukrainian PoWs near the Ukrainian border, with Kiev, Washington and Brussels silent following revelations by Russia's Defense Ministry that the plane was struck by Ukrainian missiles. Sputnik asked Russian and Western observers what it all means.
(2024-01-25). Hungary supports Moldova's accession to EU, top diplomat says. tass.com Hungarian Foreign and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto made it clear that Budapest remains opposed to Ukraine's accession talks with the EU…
(2024-01-25). How Russia Transformed T-80 Tank Into Armored Multiple Rocket Launcher. sputnikglobe.com The Ukrainian crisis has demonstrated that far from being a holdover of 20th century warfare, artillery remains an indispensable 'God of War' in 21st century conflicts. Russia has a vast array of artillery types in its arsenal, with its latest entry consisting of a T-80 tank chassis fitted with a naval rocket launcher. Here's what we know about it.
(2024-01-25). What Weapons Will West Supply to Ukraine in 2024? sputnikglobe.com Ukraine is struggling to get new military aid from its Western allies having burnt through ammunition and weapons during its ill-fated counteroffensive.
(2024-01-25). Ukraine in 2024: Offering Up the Personal Data and Lives of its Citizens to Western Powers. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich In January, Ukraine was again shaken by large-scale corruption scandals, primarily related to the Defense Ministry. Against this background, Volodymyr Zelensky stepped up his pleas to Western countries to send more money and more weapons to his beleaguered regime in Kiev. Back at the end of 2023, Zelensky demanded that Ukrainian journalists keep…
(2024-01-25). Pentagon Refused to Send A-10 Warthogs to Ukraine Amid Fears They'd 'Fall to the Ground in Flames'. sputnikglobe.com The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American close air support aircraft developed during the Cold War to target Soviet tank forces in a World War III scenario that never arrived. Instead, it became a key tool in the US arsenal over the past 25 years of aerial aggression over Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya.
(2024-01-25). Defending champ Sabalenka to face China's Qinwen Zheng in 2024 Australian Open final. tass.com In the final, Aryna Sabalenka will defend her title against Qinwen Zheng, who earlier in the day breezed past Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska 6-4; 6-4…
(2024-01-25). Some 400 US citizens killed in hostilities in Ukraine — former Pentagon official. tass.com "We know that at least 400 Americans have died whether they are contractors or in uniform. Our administration won't say this," he said…
(2024-01-25). Ukraine Loses Up to 310 Soldiers Near Donetsk in Past day – MoD. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost up to 310 soldiers around Donetsk over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Thursday.
(2024-01-25). Russia Managed to Break Though Ukraine Defensive Line Once, Will Do This Again — Retired Colonel. sputnikglobe.com Ukraine is going to build a three-tiered defense line, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated at a press briefing on January 24 after a meeting with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico in Uzhgorod.
(2024-01-25). Kiev says will insist on international inquiry into Il-76 catastrophe. tass.com Vladimir Zelensky said he had held emergency meetings with the top brass of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Main Intelligence Directorate and the Justice Ministry…
(2024-01-25). Over 130 Nationalists, Ukrainian Troops Wiped Out in Kharkov Region. sputnikglobe.com On January 17, the Defense Ministry said that Russian forces had destroyed a temporary staging area for foreign fighters in Kharkov, most of whom were French mercenaries, adding that about 60 soldiers had been killed.
(2024-01-25). US policies in Mideast caused yet another tragedy — Lavrov. tass.com "Not a single undertaking of the United States improved the plight of a country that was attacked. Some countries are virtually non-existent now," Russian Foreign Minister said…
(2024-01-25). Is NASA's 'Temperatures Are Rising' graph evidence of global warming or evidence of widespread fraud? expose-news.com "It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it." — Upton Sinclair This statement holds particularly true in the field of climate …
(2024-01-25). Singaporean man arrested in Cambodia during drug raids; over 1.5 tonnes of drugs seized. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Italy uncovers $1.9 billion fraud linked to Chinese shadow bank network. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). IBM forecasts annual revenue growth above estimates on AI adoption rush. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Publicis to invest 300 million euros in AI plan over next three years. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). The US Military's Real Intentions in Ecuador. orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-25). Choice of Brunei for first overseas state visit reflects 'special relationship' both countries share: President Tharman. channelnewsasia.com Singapore and Brunei commemorate 40 years of diplomatic ties this year.
(2024-01-25). Turkish Military Aircraft Forced to Make Emergency Landing – Video. sputnikglobe.com The Turkish military aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing after it experienced a technical malfunction during a training flight.
(2024-01-25). Ghana sacks coach Hughton after AFCON exit. independent.co.ug 
ACCRA, GHANA | Xinhua | Chris Hughton, coach of Ghana national football team, has been relieved of his duties after the team's group stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said on Wednesday. The GFA said in a statement that it has also dissolved the …
(2024-01-25). Pochettino desperate for titles, not new players at Chelsea. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Calls for King Charles III's representative in Canada to resign after court rules in favour of Freedom Convoy protestors. expose-news.com On Tuesday, The Federal Court of Canada ruled the decision to use the War Measures (Emergencies) Act to respond to the Freedom Convoy was unreasonable and excessive, validating the claims made in …
(2024-01-25). Unipro increases production by 4.8% to 56.55 bln kWh in 2023. tass.com The increase in electricity generation in 2023 was due to an increase in electricity demand in both pricing zones, according to Unipro…
(2024-01-25). Inter playing catch-up for a change when they face Fiorentina. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). 2023 PLE results to be released out today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni is expected to release the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results for 2022 today, around midday. The event, anticipated to be broadcasted, will be held at State House, Nakasero, revealing the results of the examinations conducted from November 7 to 9, last …
(2024-01-25). Actor Tom Hollander reveals he received Spider-Man star Tom Holland's Marvel bonus pay slip by mistake. channelnewsasia.com And it was "an astonishing amount of money".
(2024-01-25). Putin gives start to production of solar panels in Kaliningrad region. tass.com During the launch ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov noted that thanks to the launch of the new production facility it will be possible to produce over 200 million silicon wafers annually…
(2024-01-25). North Korea Carries Out First Test-Fire of 'New-Type Strategic Cruise Missile'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The North Korean Missile Administration on Wednesday carried out the first test-fire of the still under-development "new-type strategic cruise missile Pulhwasal-3-31", the North's state-run news agency KCNA reported.
(2024-01-25). Upgrade of refineries to boost gasoline output in Russia by 4 mln tons by 2028 — Deputy PM. tass.com Alexander Novak also recalled that starting from 2022, five investment agreements have been concluded with producers of petrochemical products on the creation of new and upgrade of existing facilities…
(2024-01-25). Prof. Nawangwe: Makerere University main building to be ready by July. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Main Building famously known as the Ivory Tower will be ready by July this year, according to Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe. Nawangwe told URN most of the structural works have been completed over the past few years, and what is remaining is completion works and also repairing the …
(2024-01-25). Brent oil price surpasses $81 per barrel, first time since December 27, 2023. tass.com Futures for WTI oil with March delivery rose by 0.82% to $76.01 per barrel…
(2024-01-25). One State Is Asking Supreme Court To Stop Them From Executing Someone. youtu.be
(2024-01-25). Pentagon Faces $1.6 Billion Tab for Middle East Military Surge Amid Budget Standoff. sputnikglobe.com The Pentagon is grappling with a hefty bill of $1.6 billion for the military buildup in the Middle East following the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel.
(2024-01-25). Houthis accuse US of trying to draw more countries into Mideast conflict. tass.com In response to Ansar Allah actions, the US authorities announced creation of an international coalition and preparations for an operation codenamed Prosperity Guardian, expected to ensure freedom of navigation and protection of ships in the Red Sea…
(2024-01-25). MOEX index down 0.15%, RTS index down 0.42% by end of trading session on Thursday. tass.com The decline leaders were receipts of X5 Retail Group (-2.27%), shares of M.Video (-1.63%), shares of Ozon (-1.54%), receipts of Globaltrans ( -1.32%), TCS Group receipts (-1.20%)…
(2024-01-25). St. Petersburg to host 37 countries' delegations on 80th anniversary of blockade lifting. tass.com Delegations from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Cuba, Ecuador, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Uruguay and other countries are scheduled to attend…
(2024-01-25). Russia Reorienting Gas Exports to New Markets With Emphasis on Asia-Pacific. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia will continue to reorient its gas exports to new markets with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region and increase supplies through the Power of Siberia pipeline, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday.
(2024-01-25). Budget committee tasks finance officials on wastage. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament sitting on the Budget Committee have asked government to consider non-taxed areas and those with revenue leakages, as part of its sources of income. According to the MPs, these areas would bridge the budgetary gaps that have kept several key priorities unfunded for years. The committee is …
(2024-01-25). Russia, Iran, Turkey call for reopening Syria's Constitutional Committee at Astana meeting. tass.com The sides "called for the early resumption of its activities and holding the 9th session of its drafting committee with a constructive approach of the Syrian sides"
(2024-01-25). Chinese military to continue maneuvering around Taiwan, Defense Ministry says. tass.com "The PLA continues to train troops and make preparations for war, and it will continue to organize related military activities on a regular basis," Wu Qian stated…
(2024-01-25). Activists petition court to stop MPs from serving as Ministers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human Rights Activists have petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking an order for the Members of Parliament who are also Ministers to vacate their offices. Lawyer Michael Aboneka alongside a non for non-profit organization Walezi Wa Katiba Foundation argues that the current arrangement, where MPS get appointed as Ministers, is …
(2024-01-25). Husband and wife both file for personal protection orders from each other, court rules in man's favour. channelnewsasia.com The judge said that while the husband was wrong to take intimate photos of his wife without her consent, it did not give the wife a licence to extort her husband.
(2024-01-25). Argentina: The Homeland is Not For Sale. libya360.wordpress.com Stella Calloni Argentina erupts in mass protests against "reforms". Faced with a scenario like the current one when authoritarianism tries to impose itself in Argentina with all its nuances behind the offer of a "freedom" that ceased to exist with the illegal imposition of the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) and an omnibus law,…
(2024-01-25). North Korea reports testing new cruise missile. tass.com The tests were carried out by the DPRK Missile Administration…
(2024-01-25). Houthis announce operation against US forces in Gulf of Aden. tass.com "Today, a clash with several destroyers and US warships, who tried to protect two US commercial vessels, occurred in the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait," the movement's military spokesman Yahya Saria said…
(2024-01-25). Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard, Xbox staff – The Verge. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). How Wealthy Corporations Use Investment Agreements to Extract Millions From Developing Countries. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-25). South Korea through to Asian Cup last 16 after 3-3 draw with Malaysia, Bahrain top. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Roper Technologies to buy software firm Procare Solutions for $1.75 billion. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Honda, GM fuel cell venture launches commercial production. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Pentagon Says Looking Into Whether US Weapons Used in Downing of Russian Il-76 Plane. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is looking into the potential involvement of US weapons in the downing of the Russian Il-76 military plane, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Thursday.
(2024-01-25). 7 hidden bars in Seoul and all the signs you need to follow to find them. channelnewsasia.com Exploring the hidden nightlife in Seoul.
(2024-01-25). China's 'Queen Wen' sets up Australian Open final against Sabalenka. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). A mass grave of hundreds of poor and oppressed people found in Mississippi. mronline.org 
The extent of the mass grave became widely known after a Black man was run over by a police vehicle and buried in an unmarked grave, unbeknownst to his family.
(2024-01-25). ServiceNow raises annual subscription revenue forecast on GenAI product demand. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). The Center of Gravity Is Tilting to the South. orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-25). Court orders DPP to summon witnesses in Besigye case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has ordered the Director of Public Prosecutions to summon the witnesses they intend to rely on to prosecute Dr Kizza Besigye and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku on charges of inciting violence. The order was issued on Thursday by Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko when …
(2024-01-25). Russian Engineers Craft 'Intelligent' UAV Capable of Returning to Home Base if Contact Lost. sputnikglobe.com Electronic warfare has emerged as a critical component in modern combat, particularly in countering the proliferation of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Due to their versatile capabilities and relatively low cost compared to traditional manned aircraft, UAVs have earned great popularity.
(2024-01-25). Marketmind: China optimism spreads, S Korea GDP in focus. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Cummins and Sciver-Brunt named ICC Cricketers of the Year. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Trans People in Utah Could Face 6 Months in Jail for Bathroom Use Under New Bill. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-25). Houthi Military Spokesman Says US Military Vessel Suffered 'Direct Hit' in Gulf of Aden. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said Wednesday that a US military ship had suffered a "direct hit" as a result of clashes between its forces and several American warships in the Gulf of Aden and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
(2024-01-25). Commentary: Joe Biden is getting the opponent he wants. Is he wrong? channelnewsasia.com US President Joe Biden's eagerness to face Donald Trump is morally ambiguous and strategically short-sighted, says Peter Spiegel for the Financial Times.
(2024-01-25). Israel Learned Its "War On Terror" Rhetoric From The U.S. progressivehub.net MAHA HILAL | TOM DISPATCH…
(2024-01-25). Year-round marine resort to be built in Kaliningrad Region — official. tass.com The tourist traffic to the region will grow by 1.1 mln people per year owing to resort development, according to preliminary estimates…
(2024-01-25). Russian Court Imprisons Trepova for 27 Years After Killing Military Correspondent Tatarsky. sputnikglobe.com ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – A district military court St. Petersburg has sentenced Daria Trepova, the defendant in the case concerning the terrorist attack in St. Petersburg's cafe that killed Russian military correspondent Maxim Fomin, known under the name of Vladlen Tatarsky, to 27 years in prison, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday.
(2024-01-25). Hamas says ready for prisoner swap with Israel. tass.com "Hamas will release the captured Israeli, if the Israeli enemy releases our prisoners," a member of the organization's politburo Osama Hamdan said…
(2024-01-25). Eurasian countries interested in transport routes independent from West — Lavrov. tass.com "There is also a plan to connect Russia's Far Eastern ports and India," he added…
(2024-01-25). Number of Palestinians arrested by Israel in West Bank exceeds 6,200. tass.com According to the report, the ongoing arrest campaigns have been accompanied by escalating crimes and violations, including acts of abuse, severe beatings, and threats against detainees and their families…
(2024-01-25). Public interest, securing cooperation: Possible reasons why Ong Beng Seng was not charged with Iswaran. channelnewsasia.com The Attorney-General's Chambers has said it will decide on the investigations against the billionaire tycoon after the Iswaran case is completed.
(2024-01-25). Hyundai Motor projects slower growth in 2024 on weak demand, macro uncertainties. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Palestine Solidarity Activists Protest Henry Kissinger's Funeral Service. youtube.com 
(2024-01-25). New Tokyo apartments averaged above 100 million yen in 2023 for first time ever. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Historical Analysis of the Global Elite: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing.'. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-25). Dollar unchanged on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The euro declined by 1.25 kopecks, to 96.6 rubles…
(2024-01-25). US-led coalition violated Syrian airspace six times in past day. tass.com According to the deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, the coalition's actions create dangerous precedents for air accidents or incidents and escalate the general situation in Syria's airspace…
(2024-01-25). Statue toppled as Australians reckon with bloody past. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Next meeting on Syria to be held in Astana in late 2024. tass.com In June 2023, at the 20th meeting, Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry suggested rounding off the talks on Syria in Astana and tied the decision to the fact that the Astana process had met its objective…
(2024-01-25). Average price of new Tokyo apartment jumps in 2023, sets record. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Greek PM repeats call for return of Parthenon Sculptures to Athens. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Hyundai Motor's Q4 net profit rises 31%, misses forecasts. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Six Years On, Hassan Diab Recounts His Release from a French Prison in January 2018. dissidentvoice.org Dr. Hassan Diab was wrongfully extradited from Canada to France in 2014, for alleged involvement in a bombing outside a Paris synagogue in 1980. He spent more than three years in a French prison before investigative judges determined that there was no evidence linking him to the crime, and ordered his immediate and unconditional release. …
(2024-01-25). MMK posts over 11% rise in steel output for 2023 to 12.98 mln tons. tass.com Sales of premium products increased by 7.1% in 2023 compared with 2022 to 5 mln tons driven by higher sales of cold-rolled, galvanized and polymer-coated steel…
(2024-01-25). Russia, Turkey, Iran condemn all Israeli attacks on Syria in joint statement. tass.com Moscow, Tehran and Ankara criticized Israel for "destabilizing and increasing regional tensions" with its attacks on the republic as they called for putting an end to them…
(2024-01-25). Singapore's type O blood stocks at critical levels; Red Cross, HSA urge donors to come forward. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Press review: Kiev wipes out own POWs in plane attack and Chadian president visits Moscow. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 25th…
(2024-01-25). Three US bases attacked in Iraq, Syria. tass.com The attacks were carried out with the use of missiles and drones…
(2024-01-25). Walter Rodney's radical legacy. mronline.org 
Contrary to those who cast Marxism as a Eurocentric "white ideology," the Guyanese revolutionary saw it as an essential component of struggles against colonialism.
(2024-01-25). Court condemns Gov't over failure to accommodate PWDs. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has declared that the Government of Uganda has failed to put in place measures at various court premises to make them accessible to persons with disabilities. Justice Phillip Odoki has also declared that such a failure violated and continues to violate their rights to equality and freedom …
(2024-01-25). Beijing to monitor living conditions of giant pandas abroad — Chinese official. tass.com Plans call for expanding international cooperation in this area, arranging daily monitoring of the pandas' health condition, and further improving the inspection and supervisory system…
(2024-01-25). Moving company supervisor fined for illegally disposing furniture at secluded spot. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Booker gem as Suns eclipse Mavs; Bucks end Cleveland streak. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Russia, Argentina may cooperate more closely in G20 — diplomat. tass.com "Many aspects of Russia's approach to further development of the Group of Twenty coincide with positions of developing nations, including Argentina. This creates prerequisites for building closer cooperation between our nations," Russian Ambassador to Argentina Dmitry Feoktistov said…
(2024-01-25). Russia, Iran, Turkey see US presence as reason behind instability in Syria — Russian envoy. tass.com "Earlier, the Americans were hatching plans to create a quasi-state entity in northern Syria but now, they are trying to implement a similar project in the country's south," Alexander Lavrentyev noted…
(2024-01-25). Tesla warns of slower volume growth in 2024 after margin falls. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Shein investors selling stock at 30% discount: Report. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). China greenlights start of pork supplies from Russia — customs service. tass.com A protocol on inspection, quarantine and veterinary-sanitary requirements to pork exported to the People's Republic of China was signed following Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit to Beijing in December 2023…
(2024-01-25). Putin orders to achieve economic growth in Kaliningrad Region. tass.com The Russian leader suggest discussing what should be addressed in future efforts and what measures should be included further into the program of socioeconomic development of the Kaliningrad Region…
(2024-01-25). A Call for Peace. socialistproject.ca 
(2024-01-25). US to begin talks with Iraq on troop withdrawal soon — CNN. tass.com According to the report, "the US and Iraq are close to agreement on starting the Higher Military Commission dialogue that was announced back in August"
(2024-01-25). Geopolitics, elections and policy uncertainty to weigh on China market – financial leaders. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Chicharito returns to boyhood club Chivas. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Russia, Iran, Turkey emphasize role of Astana process in achieving Syrian settlement. tass.com The document emphasizes that the parties "expressed their conviction that there can be no military solution in Syria and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a viable and long-term Syrian-led and UN-facilitated political process in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254"
(2024-01-25). Dutch Queen Máxima's popularity dwindles as she markets Digital IDs and CBDCs. expose-news.com The once hugely popular Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is falling into disgrace with the Dutch public. Since October 2022, she has been making the rounds in international conferences and meetings to …
(2024-01-25). Red Sea tensions push Qatar to postpone LNG shipments to Europe. new.thecradle.co
(2024-01-25). Washington-Moscow relations ice cold, deputy UN ambassador confirms. tass.com Relations between Moscow and Washington are in troubled waters as the parties maintain almost no contact, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference following his participation in UN Security Council events…
(2024-01-25). Chipmaker STMicro sees over 15% drop in Q1 sales after Q4 miss. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Moscow to seek 'articulate' OSCE reaction to downing of Russian transport plane — diplomat. tass.com The Foreign Ministry of Malta, the country that now holds the rotating OSCE presidency, told TASS earlier that its government is aware of the Russian plane incident, but won't comment as it awaits more details…
(2024-01-25). Terrorist attack case being investigated over crash of Il-76. tass.com The plane's cockpit voice and flight data recorders have been sent to experts for decoding…
(2024-01-25). Central Idiot Agency. sputnikglobe.com On Tuesday, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released a video on X (formerly Twitter) intended to encourage Russians to become double agents for the US government.
(2024-01-25). President Maduro: Goal of Far-Right Was My Assassination (+Bolivarian Fury). orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has made a statement revealing the objective of recently unveiled plans from far-right groups seeking his assassination. "In all their plans they had a single objective: they wanted to physically eliminate me," he said, during a popular rally in support of his government and in commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the ousting of Venezuela's last dictator, Marcos Pérez Jiménez. | "If one day the fascists do me some harm, through some attack, I leave it in your hands to do what you have to do to restore justice and peace in Venezuela, and activate the Bolivarian Fury,…
(2024-01-25). History: The Federal Reserve Cartel: Freemasons and The House of Rothschild. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-25). Venezuela Responds to US Denial of Involvement in Recent Coup Plots (+Moral Compass). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Wednesday, January 24, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil described the US statement as cynical and warned that the US has lost its moral compass. | Venezuela's statement also underlined the US's lack of consistency,…
(2024-01-25). Hungarian security services bust radical group plotting armed takeover. tass.com According to the statement, 11 members of the group known as 'Scythian Hungary,' were arrested in Budapest and other cities…
(2024-01-25). Houthis Emerge as Latest Threat to U.S. Control Over Global Shipping. pressenza.com
(2024-01-25). Medical Council and medical training. independent.co.ug 
Let Council support, not undermine, medical schools by not declaring their graduates 'half-baked' COMMENT | PETER NYANZI | Officials of the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council are bitter over a recent High Court ruling that ordered them to recognise medical graduates of King Caesar University and deploy them for internship training immediately. The Uganda Medical …
(2024-01-25). Newly married couple killed in Arua city petrol fire. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Kampala | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua City are investigating the circumstances under which a newly married couple burnt to death in a petrol fire incident. The deceased couple have been identified as Lillian Anguezaru Fungaro, 20, a resident of Okuazaku cell, Arivu ward, Ayivu Division, Arua City, and her husband Emmanuel Adima, 30, …
(2024-01-25). Gauff hurting but proud of teen achievement after Melbourne semi loss. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Western States Supplying Arms to Down IL-76 Makes Them Accomplices to Crime – Russian Envoy. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Should the information that Western countries supplied weapons used in the downing of the IL-76 Russian military transport airplane is confirmed, they will be implicated as direct participants in this heinous act, Russian deputy envoy to the UNited Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said.
(2024-01-25). Washington Announces Increased Presence of Military & Intelligence in Ecuador (+Interference). orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-25). China Evergrande unit to sell stake in asset for $19 million to reduce debt. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). DR Congo advance to Cup of Nations last-16 after Tanzania draw. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Scottish farmers' protest: "Farmers are getting pushed to the limit — We've had enough" expose-news.com In the Scottish countryside, the rallying cry "It's happening" echoes as farmers join the wave of protests happening across Europe. Their grievances are diverse, but the common thread is dissatisfaction with the …
(2024-01-25). North Korea reports testing new cruise missile. independent.co.ug 
TOKYO, North Korea | TASS | On January 24, North Korea conducted the first test launch of Pulhwasal-3-31, a cruise missile of a new type which is still under development, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday. The tests were carried out by the DPRK Missile Administration. "The test-fire had no impact on the security …
(2024-01-25). Google Cloud partners with Hugging Face to attract AI developers. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Nearly 90% of French Citizens Support Farmers' Protests – Poll. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The farmers' protests that have erupted in France have the support of 89% of the French, an Odoxa-Backbone Consulting poll for Le Figaro newspaper showed on Wednesday.
(2024-01-25). Asian FX bears gain momentum as hopes of early US rate cuts wane: Reuters poll. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Learning from Lenin today. mronline.org One hundred years since Lenin's death, Nigerian socialist Abiodun Olamosu describes of the revolutionary on his own political development. As the preeminent organiser of the Russian revolution, Lenin helped to determine the course of Olamosu's life in Nigeria. Olamosu explores the development of Lenin's work and legacy. He regards Stalin's rise to power, and the Soviet Union, as an abomination to the body of ideas of Marxism and socialist internationalism.
(2024-01-25). New coronavirus variants possible, but its pandemic potential already exhausted — expert. tass.com "New strains may emerge. It is constantly mutating, but, based on all indications, the coronavirus has already exhausted its pandemic potential," Dr. Gennady Onishchenko said…
(2024-01-25). ArtScience Museum unveils slate of exhibitions that celebrates women, including something for Studio Ghibli fans. channelnewsasia.com ArtScience Museum's Year Of Extraordinary Women will showcase three main exhibitions, including The World Of Studio Ghibli in October.
(2024-01-25). China's Military Escorts US Destroyer Transiting Through Taiwan Strait. sputnikglobe.com BEIJING (Sputnik) – The Chinese military escorted and monitored the USS John Finn that passed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday along its entire route, Shi Yi, the spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), said.
(2024-01-25). Dubai sees rising appetite from Chinese asset managers -regulator chief. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Commentary: Void decks should not be void of people. channelnewsasia.com Public spaces are an extension of communities. If designed and managed well, they can offer residents more opportunities to interact with each other and find common ground, says Singapore Kindness Movement's Dr William Wan.
(2024-01-25). England's Hartley makes chastening test debut against India. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Sabalenka edges Gauff to set up Melbourne final against China's Zheng. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Photos: Ka-52 Helicopters Gear Up for Mission During Special Op. sputnikglobe.com Russia's Kamov Ka-52 Alligator is a multirole combat helicopter designed for reconnaissance and attack missions, and it is seen as one of the most advanced of its kind in the world. The Ka-52 is equipped with modern avionics systems that provide superior situational awareness and target acquisition capabilities.
(2024-01-25). Exclusive-Malaysia set to appoint PNB chief to lead country's biggest pension fund – sources. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Commentary: Award shows like the Oscars are doomed. channelnewsasia.com Will snubbing Barbie's Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie make fewer tune in to the Academy Awards? Audiences used to TikTok aren't going to watch a three-and-a-half-hour extravaganza on TV, says Bobby Ghosh for Bloomberg Opinion.
(2024-01-25). A Prison Librarian's Efforts to Humanize the Stories of Incarcerated People. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-25). Russia reduced import dependence in fuel and energy sectors from 67% to 38% — Deputy PM. tass.com "Russian energy companies note the high quality of our equipment and developments at a favorable price," Alexander Novak noted…
(2024-01-25). Russia supplies 2.7 mln tons of wheat to Bangladesh in 2023 — envoy. tass.com "Despite today's turbulence in global affairs, fruitful cooperation between Moscow and Dhaka is developing in many sectors," Alexander Mantytsky said…
(2024-01-25). Court sentences ex-DPR Defense Minister Strelkov to 4 years for calls for extremism. tass.com The court also prohibited Igor Strelkov from administering Internet resources for three years following his release…
(2024-01-25). 2024 Joint Admissions Exercise posting results to be released on Feb 1. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Ferrari extend Leclerc's contract beyond 2024. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Taiwan will never achieve independence — China's Defense Ministry. tass.com Wu Qian noted that "for the unification of the motherland, Taiwan must be returned"
(2024-01-25). Russia to increase exports of pipeline gas by 11%, LNG by 14% in 2024. tass.com According to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, Russia cut gas output by 5.5% in 2023 to 636.7 mln cubic meters, while Russian pipeline gas exports totaled 91.4 bln cubic meters…
(2024-01-25). Novatek can start gas shipments from Arctic LNG 2 in February 2024 — Novak. tass.com Arctic LNG 2 project participants are Russia's Novatek (60%), TotalEnergies (10%), CNPC (10%), CNOOC (10%), and Japan Arctic LNG (10%)…
(2024-01-25). Sabalenka not distracted by emotions on return to Australian Open final. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Germany Acts As Provocateur in the Balkans — Russian Foreign Ministry. sputnikglobe.com Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave an interview to the Serbian news agency Politika, where she addressed a number of pressing issues in the region.
(2024-01-25). Russia, Turkey, Iran confirm intention to arrange Astana format summit in Russia. tass.com "We noted the agreement, enshrined in the final statement of the trilateral summit on July 19, 2022, to organize a summit meeting in Russia," the document reads…
(2024-01-25). Russia's steel production on the rise in 2023 — WSA. tass.com Russian steel production in December moved up by 4.3% year on year to 6 mln metric tons…
(2024-01-25). Biden Admin Spokesman ADMITS U.S. War Crimes. youtube.com
(2024-01-25). Long-awaited Ugandan docuseries Tuko Pamoja premieres in cinema next month. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tuko Pamoja docuseries by Dr Evelyn Cindy Magara and Nyati Motion Pictures goes to Cinemas with 13 premieres from February to June 2024. Tuko Pamoja (We Are One) documentary film (series) is about Uganda's heroes and unity in diversity. Written by Rogers Atukunda and directed by Dr Magara, a Lecturer …
(2024-01-25). Russian chemical exports decline in 2023 — official. tass.com "Nevertheless, we managed to offset this adverse effect and the decrease in exports as of the end of 2023 was about 3%," Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Mikhail Yurin added…
(2024-01-25). Second Thoughts on the Germ Theory. expose-news.com Germs: unnecessary and insufficient to cause disease. Many scientists in the past were aware the there were powerful people with vested interests who through manipulating statistics worked to elevate the status of a …
(2024-01-25). Florida lawmakers vote to restrict children's access to social media. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Rex 84: FEMA's Blueprint for Martial Law. The Roadmap Towards "Police State America" globalresearch.ca We are dangerously close to a situation where ~ if the American people took to the streets in righteous indignation or if there were another 9/11 ~ a mechanism for martial law could be quickly implemented and carried out under REX 84.
(2024-01-25). Israel Support Collapsing Worldwide. youtube.com
(2024-01-25). Charges against former Malaysian finance minister Daim delayed due to his health: Anti-graft agency. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Efforts to bring Russian POWs home to go on despite deadly air crash, senior lawmaker vows. tass.com "We have no choice but to engage in a conversation," Andrey Kartapolov said…
(2024-01-25). Fortescue works to clear iron ore held in China as quarterly shipments rise. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Gas pipeline from Amur gas refinery to Sakhalin-Khabarovsk-Vladivostok to be built in 2029. tass.com "Currently, design and survey works are underway for the construction of the Belogorsk-Khabarovsk gas pipeline with a length of about 830 km," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak noted…
(2024-01-25). Bayern battle past Union Berlin 1-0 to cut gap to top spot. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Liquefied gas deliveries to Germany stable — official. tass.com Many companies decided to redirect their ships earlier going to Europe via the Suez Canal round the Cape of Good Hope…
(2024-01-25). Morocco win to top group and hand Ivory Coast ticket to last-16. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Kyambogo University VC warns students against delayed return. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University students remain absent from lectures despite the start of the new semester. This has prompted concerns among administrators about the loss of valuable time and the disruption of teaching. Even though the semester has started, the campus, typically bustling with activity, is quiet. Once filled with movements of …
(2024-01-25). PLE RESULTS: 88,000 not eligible for admission to Senior 1. independent.co.ug 
Pupils can get PLE results via sms on mobile phones Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nearly one third of the pupils in the districts of Kibuku, Madi Okollo, Dokolo, Kween and Namisindwa are not eligible to move to Senior Secondary school after scoring Division U (Ungraded). Many other districts have over 20% of the candidates …
(2024-01-25). Husband and wife both file for personal protection orders from each other, but court sides with man. channelnewsasia.com The judge said that while the husband was wrong to take intimate photos of his wife without her consent, it did not give the wife a licence to extort her husband.
(2024-01-25). Attacks Against American Troops in Iraq, Syria Shows US' Lost 'Aura of Invincibility'. sputnikglobe.com Last week while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani reiterated his call for US troops to leave the country. "[T]he end of the US-led coalition mission is a necessity for the security and stability of Iraq," he said.
(2024-01-25). Kaliningrad Region requiring support in new conditions — Putin. tass.com "We should further support development of the region, considering these challenges and evolved new realities," the Russian president stressed…
(2024-01-25). Argentina: Milei's Blitzkrieg and the Unconstitutional Plan. orinocotribune.com By Maria Fernanda de la Quintana — Jan 23, 2024 | The rush to violate the Argentine Constitution and constitutional guarantees is part of a deliberately executed plan to carry out the biggest plundering of resources transfer while implementing a model of famine. | Article 29 clearly states; "The Congress may not grant the national Executive, nor the provincial Legislatures to the provincial governors, extraordinary powers, nor the sum of public power, nor grant them submissions or supremacy by which the life, honor or fortunes of the Argentine people are at the mercy of any government or person. Acts of this…
(2024-01-25). Historic flash flooding batters Southern California. wsws.org The devastating storm and floods came with little warning to residents, who had to flee for their lives, completely unprepared.
(2024-01-25). Britain's top general issues call for conscription and "whole of nation mobilisation" for war. wsws.org General Sir Patrick Sanders described the civilian population as "a pre-war generation" who must "think like troops" and be "prepared mentally to fight".
(2024-01-25). Baltimore Sun newspaper sold to right-wing media conglomerate. wsws.org The 187-year-old Maryland newspaper, which has been sold multiple times over the last four decades, returns to local ownership under the control of the conservative scion of the Sinclair broadcast empire.
(2024-01-25). China's stock market fall sounds alarm bells. wsws.org China's premier Li Qiang has called for "more forceful and effective measures to stabilise the market and boost confidence."
(2024-01-25). Maldives gives India deadline to evacuate soldiers. wsws.org Like the rest of the region, the Maldives is increasingly embroiled in geo-political rivalry as the US, backed by India, intensifies its aggressive confrontation with China.
(2024-01-25). LFI's response to new French government exposes its bankruptcy. wsws.org The admission that the Socialist Party gave birth to "horrors" such as the fascistic Attal-Macron regime highlights the bankruptcy of La France Insoumise (LFI), whose leaders emerged from the PS and still defend the counter-revolutionary negotiations of trade union bureaucracies with it.
(2024-01-25). Alaska Airlines CEO says many of the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes have loose bolts. wsws.org The CEO of Alaska Airlines said an inspection of its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets showed there are loose bolts on many of the company's planes.
(2024-01-25). Australian experts warn of COVID surge, condemn absence of public health response. wsws.org An ABC article, in which COVID experts were able to speak on the dangers of the virus and measures to prevent its transmission, was a rare breach in a general blackout of the ongoing pandemic.
(2024-01-25). Greetings by the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of Halil àáelik's death. wsws.org This is the tribute given by the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists to Halil àáelik, founder and leader of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Grubu, who died suddenly at the age of 57 on December 31, 2018.
(2024-01-25). Figuig water is not for sale. cadtm.org
(2024-01-25). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-01-25). Early conflicts between the UN and the World Bank/IMF tandem. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-25). The WB assists those in power in a witch-hunting context. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-25). Julian Assange and his possible extradition to the US: on the legal and procedural situation. cadtm.org
(2024-01-25). Davos and the melting world economy. cadtm.org
(2024-01-25). After Blaise Compaoré, it's François' turn to be shielded from his country's justice system by the French authorities. cadtm.org
(2024-01-25). Because it does not want witnesses to its crimes Israel methodically kills journalists it cannot silence! cadtm.org
(2024-01-25). U.S. Prepping to Abandon Bases in Eastern Syria and Turn To China. sonar21.com 
The leaks have started and that almost always is a great indicator about an impending shift in U.S. foreign policy. In this case it concerns Syria, Iraq, Iran and Turkey. The United States has been engaged in a decade long military adventure in Syria. It started out in 2014 as an ostensible mission by special ops forces to find, fix and finish ISIS (that is military speak for killing the "terrorists"), but it evolved into an insurgent support operation to assist the Kurds in their battles against Syria and Turkey. Oh yeah. Almost forgot. The U.S. military personnel primary mission was to protect the Conoco…
(2024-01-25). VP and Border Czar Kamala Harris only wants to protect foreign country borders. sonar21.com Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris, who has never been to the border, sat down with Katie Couric for an interview yesterday. Harris was unable to dodge Couric's questions about the open border. Harris refuses to take responsibility for the border crisis and blames Congress. Kamala Harris has a terminal responsibility deficit disorder that will destroy America. | @Michael_Yon @ASavageNation @elonmusk @chr…
(2024-01-25). Private universities out of the question in Greece! internationalviewpoint.org "On Thursday 11 January, thousands of young people took to the streets, including at least 5,000 in Athens, along with dozens of teachers and hundreds of high school students aware of the threat. " | – | / |
(2024-01-25). The bubble, the state, and the crooked-mouthed monk: the Chinese property crisis and its culprits. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-01-25). Bangladesh and the BKF, an overview: history, political situation, peasant struggles… internationalviewpoint.org "Bangladesh is a front-line victim of global climate change. Consequently, the rich industrialized countries of the North, which have been emitting carbon for 250 years since the Industrial Revolution, owe an ecological and historical debt to countries like Bangladesh, which are vulnerable to climate change. We shifted the focus of our ongoing campaign on climate change last year, concentrating on this issue of reparation." | – | / |
(2024-01-25). The galaxy of fascist organizations in Italy. internationalviewpoint.org "The breeding ground for extreme right-wing groups is made up of both the affluent classes of the upper classes and sectors of an increasingly precarious, pulverized and disorientated proletariat in the suburbs." | – | / |
(2024-01-25). Trump Wins in Iowa; Money in American Politics. internationalviewpoint.org "The American left in the broad sense agrees that money allows the corporations to buy the government they want, so that it becomes in the words of Karl Marx, "the executive committee of the ruling class." | – | / |
(2024-01-25). Social Movement co-founded the Central Eastern European Green Left Alliance (CEEGLA). internationalviewpoint.org The Social Movement has co-founded the Central Eastern European Green Left Alliance (CEEGLA). This association includes political parties and civil society organisations that advocate for a just, left-wing, social Europe and the corresponding policies in their countries. | – | / |
(2024-01-25). Houthis order US, British nationals to leave Yemen in one month. firstpost.com Yemen's Houthi authorities issued a directive on Wednesday, instructing staff from the US and the UK affiliated with the United Nations and humanitarian organisations based in Sanaa to vacate the country within a month, Reuters quoted a document and a Houthi official as saying. | This decision comes in the wake of military actions conducted by the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from other nations, targeting the military installations of the Iran-aligned group. The Houthi group has been carrying out attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, claiming that these actions are connected to Israe…
(2024-01-25). Next UK Government Inherits Worst Fiscal Nightmare in 70 Years. sputnikglobe.com A leading British think-tank says whichever party wins the next general election will face challenging economic problems, as rising debt and interest rates have already put the government's borrowing costs up to £50 billion per year.
(2024-01-25). New Poll Reveals How Middle East Conflict Could Imperil Biden's Reelection Bid. commondreams.org A new YouGov poll, commissioned by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), shows that a majority of Americans would hold President Biden responsible for a rise in gasoline prices, if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East were to widen further. 23 percent of respondents who voted for Biden in 2020 reported that …
(2024-01-25). Science Group Welcomes Reports that Biden Administration Intends to Pause on Massive New Fossil Gas Export Terminal, Urges Rejection. commondreams.org According to news reports, the Biden administration may soon announce it is pausing its decision, pending further evaluation, on whether to grant approval for a massive new fossil gas export terminal in southwest Louisiana. This particular project, called Calcasieu Pass 2 or CP2, has received widespread condemnation by fenceline and frontline groups, as well as …
(2024-01-25). China's railway system sees 159% surge in pre-Spring Festival ticket sales. ecns.cn The pre-Spring Festival ticket sales peak has arrived for China's railway system, with over 61 million tickets sold since January 12, a year-on-year increase of 159 percent, China State Railway Group Co (China Railway) announced on Wednesday.
(2024-01-25). Restructuring high on SOE agenda. ecns.cn China will initiate restructuring and integration activities within its centrally administered State-owned enterprises this year, focusing on sectors such as information communication, new energy and equipment manufacturing.
(2024-01-25). Shipbuilders chart new course on clean transition. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding industry is actively seizing new opportunities as the sector globally transitions into a phase of low-carbon and green development, industry experts said.
(2024-01-25). Alibaba founders' share buybacks enthuse investors. ecns.cn Alibaba Group Holding Ltd co-founders Jack Ma and Joe Tsai's recent move to buy back shares of the Chinese technology heavyweight is expected to shore up investor sentiment and market confidence toward China's tech sector.
(2024-01-25). Officials mobilize top medical experts in response to deadly fire in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Officials from the National Health Commission and the Ministry of Emergency Management called for all-out efforts to rescue and treat people injured in a deadly fire that broke out in a street-side shop in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, on Wednesday.
(2024-01-25). 10 science rumors debunked in China's latest list. ecns.cn Chinese authorities dispelled 10 persistent scientific myths on Sunday, tackling misinformation ranging from gene-based career prediction to astronaut eyewear in the annual "Science Rumor Debunking List."
(2024-01-25). Death toll rises to 39 in building fire in Jiangxi. ecns.cn A building fire in Xinyu city, East China's Jiangxi province has killed 39 people and left nine people injured as of 8: 20 pm on Wednesday. There are still some trapped.
(2024-01-25). Hainan sets eyes on deep sea and aerospace innovation. ecns.cn China's southernmost island province, Hainan, will cultivate quality productivity and focus on new areas such as deep sea and aerospace to promote technological innovation and industrialization, according to Hainan governor Liu Xiaoming.
(2024-01-25). Astronauts for next two spaceflights undergoing trainings. ecns.cn Crew members for China's next two manned spaceflights have been selected and are undergoing extensive training, according to a senior space official.
(2024-01-25). Stabilization fund talk spurs investor sentiment. ecns.cn Chinese authorities are seeking to mobilize about 2 trillion yuan ($278 billion), mainly from the offshore accounts of Chinese State-owned enterprises, as part of a stabilization fund to buy A shares via stock connect programs linking the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong bourses.
(2024-01-25). Financial policy to focus on real economy. ecns.cn China's financial regulatory policy will focus on supporting the real economy and further opening up the country's financial services industry, said Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, here on Wednesday.
(2024-01-25). Death toll from landslide rises to 34 as hundreds remain relocated. ecns.cn The death toll from the landslide that hit Zhenxiong county in Southwest China's Yunnan province on Monday had risen to 34 as of 5 pm on Wednesday, with rescue efforts ongoing and 10 people still missing, according to local authorities.
(2024-01-25). Experts: RRR cut plan to bolster biz vitality. ecns.cn China's stronger-than-expected plan to cut the reserve requirement ratio will boost market confidence and economic vitality, experts said on Wednesday, as it comes at a time when there is a stronger need for confidence in economic recovery.
(2024-01-25). Scientists reveal gibbons' gift for choral singing. ecns.cn A group of scientists from China, the United States and Canada have delved into the question by focusing their research on the mechanism and evolution of song coordination in animals, especially in three closely related species of wild gibbons.
(2024-01-25). Villagers cared for in quake aftermath. ecns.cn Despite some cracks appearing in the walls of her house and some bricks falling down during the earthquake that struck Xinjiang on Tuesday, Amragul Mamat didn't feel too nervous about the situation.
(2024-01-25). Jiangxi authorities detain 12 for fire that killed 39. ecns.cn Twelve people have been detained for a fire that engulfed a building in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, local authorities said on Thursday. The blaze left 39 dead and injured nine.
(2024-01-25). PBOC, HKMA unveil measures to promote market connectivity. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on Wednesday announced six new measures involving financial market connectivity, cross-border capital facilitation, and deepening financial cooperation.
(2024-01-25). Wild giant panda population in China increases to nearly 1,900. ecns.cn
(2024-01-25). Xi orders curbing repeated occurrence of safety accidents after deadly street shop fire. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged efforts to curb the repeated occurrence of various kinds of safety accidents and to protect people's lives and property and social stability.
(2024-01-25). Side event on human rights and Chinese modernization held by NGO in Geneva. ecns.cn A side event on human rights and Chinese modernization was held by China Society for Human Rights Studies on Wednesday in Geneva with experts from different places in China, including Xinjiang and Xizang regions sharing their stories of the human rights developments.
(2024-01-25). China's Zheng Qinwen secures her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance. ecns.cn China's top women's ace Zheng Qinwen secured her career-first Grand Slam semifinal berth in Melbourne on Wednesday after beating Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 2-1 in a quarterfinal clash at the Australian Open.
(2024-01-25). Straw dragon dance staged to celebrate Spring Festival in Guangxi. ecns.cn Luocheng Mulam Autonomous County is the only Mulam Autonomous County in China. Straw dragon dance was listed as an intangible cultural heritage in Guangxi in 2010.
(2024-01-25). 'Tidal trees' frozen on Qiantang River. ecns.cn Giant tree pattern appears on the frozen Qiangtang River due to a cold snap in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 24, 2024.
(2024-01-25). High-speed trains under maintenance ahead of spring festival travel rush. ecns.cn Maintenance work are underway ahead of the spring festival travel rush to ensure the safety of train operations.
(2024-01-25). 39 killed in deadly building fire in Jiangxi. ecns.cn 39 people have been killed and nine injured in the deadly fire on Wednesday.
(2024-01-25). Guangdong's manufacturers stand out from pack. ecns.cn The manufacturing sector, which has been prioritized across Guangdong province — an economic powerhouse in South China — played a significant role in driving local economic development in 2023, said a senior government official.
(2024-01-25). China contributes over 50% growth to global renewable energy capacity in 2023. ecns.cn Global renewable energy installed capacity reached 510 gigawatt last year, with more than 50 percent contributions from China, indicating it played a vital role in the world's development of clean energy.
(2024-01-25). Beijing plans to achieve reusable rocket launch, recovery by 2028. ecns.cn Beijing issued a plan on Wednesday, aiming to achieve reusable rocket launch and return by 2028.
(2024-01-25). China, Singapore to implement 30-day visa-free policy from Feb. 9. ecns.cn Passport holders from China and Singapore will be exempt from visas for entry into each other's countries for purposes like tourism, family visits, business, and other private affairs, with a stay of no more than 30 days.
(2024-01-25). China expected to continue contributing over 30% to global growth in 2024: economist. ecns.cn Global economic growth is projected to decrease to 2.7 percent, and if China maintains a growth rate of 5 percent, it is expected to continue contributing over 30 percent to global growth, thereby driving global demand, said Zhu Min, vice chairman of China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) and former deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Wednesday.
(2024-01-25). In Numbers: China's agricultural and rural economy in 2023. ecns.cn
(2024-01-25). 17th Asian Financial Forum kicks off in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) opened Wednesday in Hong Kong with a focus on the potential of the Chinese mainland market and the role and advantages that Hong Kong can play."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-25). Monorail train in E China's Anhui starts shipping to Mexico. ecns.cn The monorail train for lines 4 and 6 of Mexico's Monterrey Metro started shipping to Mexico on Wednesday in Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. It was Wuhu's first monorail train exported in 2024.
(2024-01-25). The Caliphate Project, Made in America. Declassified U.S. Government Documents Confirm the US Supported the Creation of ISIS. globalresearch.ca Global Research Editor's Note: : | First published in May 2015, this article reveals not only that the ISIS is a creation of US intelligence, it also confirms that the Caliphate Project was designed in Washington. | More broadly, it suggests that "the …
(2024-01-25). Japanese man sentenced to death for Kyoto Animation arson attack that killed 36 people. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Each Year Spent Studying Decreases Risk of Early Death by 2 Percent. sputnikglobe.com A newly-published study in The Lancet equates leaving school early with the health risks of smoking and heavy drinking. Conversely, the benefits of higher education are likened to maintaining a lifelong healthy diet, reducing the risk of premature death by 34 percent.
(2024-01-25). Liverpool reach League Cup final after 1-1 draw with Fulham. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-25). Ethiopia seizes gold smuggled from Niger. plenglish.com Niamey, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) Niger authorities ordered the suspension of all mining licenses in the nation, after 1,400 kilograms of gold bars coming from this country were seized in Ethiopia, it was reported on Wednesday.
(2024-01-25). Panama to host world conference on tobacco control. plenglish.com Panama, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities confirmed that Panama will host the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP10) in February. The Third Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP3) will also be held in Panama from February 5 to 15, the Health Ministry (MINSA) announced.
(2024-01-25). A Bit Of Clarification. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-01-25). Lavrov, Iran and Avangard. smoothiex12.blogspot.com My latest video.
(2024-01-25). Palestine and the crisis of free speech on college campuses. therealnews.com 
Editor's Note: At the 10: 43 mark, Mel misspeaks when she notes that tenured faculty often have the backing of a union. To clarify, tenured faculty often have the support of a union, faculty senates, or professional organizations like the AAUP. Colleges and universities have long acted as incubators for social movements, and the movement in …
(2024-01-25). Kiev troops shell DPR territory 25 times in past day. tass.com One civilian was reported to have been injured…
(2024-01-25). NIRA plans mandatory return of old IDs for new national enrollment. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) is considering a bold move ahead of the upcoming mass national ID enrollment: requiring all Ugandans to surrender their current cards before receiving new ones. This proposal, intended to streamline the process and address widespread issues, has sparked both anticipation and concern among citizens. …
(2024-01-25). The Nadella Touch: How Microsoft's stock grew by over 1000% since Satya took over as CEO. firstpost.com Microsoft has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing a market capitalisation of $3 trillion, joining its longtime rival Apple as only the second company in history to reach this valuation. The news, announced on Tuesday, follows closely on the heels of Microsoft briefly overtaking Apple as the world's most valuable company just two weeks ago. | The decades-long competition between Microsoft and Apple has seen them jockeying for the top spot in corporate America. | Microsoft's recent surge, led by CEO Satya Nadella, reflects a remarkable turnaround for the tech giant. In fact, since taking over as CEO, Nad…
(2024-01-25). EU Chief's Attempt to Quell Farmer Fury Finds No Ground as Protest Spreads. sputnikglobe.com Efforts by EU leaders to ease tensions with protesting farmers has encountered obstacles due to economic hardships and inconsistent regulatory policies impacting their agricultural activities. In response, farmers have amplified their demonstrations to vent dissatisfaction and push for viable resolutions.
(2024-01-25). West Could Face $300Bln Boomerang in Gamble to Seize Russian Assets, Sputnik Estimates. sputnikglobe.com Various proposals for confiscating frozen Russian assets have been mulled over by EU and US officials for months now, but there is a new twist to the story following recent developments in the US Senate. However, Russia's tit-for-tat countermeasures would come at a greater price.
(2024-01-25). Darya Trepova sentenced to 27 years in jail for terrorist attack at St. Petersburg cafe. tass.com Darya Trepova's sentence is the strictest verdict for a woman in the history of Russia…
(2024-01-25). The fusion of Marxism and ancient philosophy in China's current government. unitedworldint.com The triumphant Chinese revolution in 1949 introduced new variables for the construction of its own thought. Before, the philosophy of the country had emerged from the 6th and 5th centuries BC, with It's main but not only exponents in Confucius and Laozi. Since 1949, China's long history is full of innovative research and opinions in …
(2024-01-25). A History of Palestinian Resistance. youtube.com Ilan Pappe is the author of A History of Modern Palestine.
(2024-01-25). Grim echoes of "No Country For Old Men": Six bodies discovered in Californian desert. firstpost.com In a chilling incident reminiscent of the movie "No Country For Old Men," the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating the discovery of six deceased individuals in the desolate expanse of the Mojave Desert in southern California. | Responding to a call, law enforcement officers found the bodies on Tuesday night in a remote area off Highway 395 near El Mirage, approximately 60 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The remains were strewn across the flat desert scrub, sparking a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. | While officials have not released information about th…
(2024-01-25). Why and when did Saudi Arabia ban alcohol? Why is its first liquor store a big deal. firstpost.com 
Saudi Arabia is seeing revolutionary reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He has ambitious plans to make the kingdom the go-to destination for business and tourism. It involves shedding the image of a conservative regime and being more open. And the latest move involves allowing alcohol. Yes, the country is all set to get its The move is a milestone in the ultra-conse…
(2024-01-25). Chinese investors risk investing in banned 'safe-haven' Cryptos, cautious of turbulent stock market. firstpost.com In response to the challenging economic conditions in China, several executives in Shanghai's finance sector, have strategically diversified their investment portfolio by allocating a significant portion to cryptocurrencies, as per a recent report by Reuters. | Recognizing the decline in the Chinese economy and stock markets, several investors began shifting funds into digital assets in early 2023. | Citing bitcoin as a "safe haven, like gold," some investors told Reuters that they currently hold millions yuan worth of cryptocurrencies. | A growing trend among Chinese investors who are seeking refuge in cryptocur…
(2024-01-25). E-way Robbery: Hackers stole over $1.7 bn in crypto in 2023, number of cyberattacks incidents rise. firstpost.com In 2023, hackers siphoned approximately $1.7 billion from cryptocurrency platforms, marking a notable decrease from the record high set in the previous year, according to data compiled by blockchain research firm Chainalysis. | Despite the reduced total losses, the number of individual incidents targeting these platforms increased from 219 in 2022 to 231 in 2023. This surge can be attributed, in part, to the collapse of popular exchanges and the overall decline in the value of cryptocurrencies. | Chainalysis experts linked the decline in losses to a reduction in cyber thefts targeting decentralized finance (DeFi)…
(2024-01-25). EVs drive wedge among Republicans as Biden blocks move to scuttle $7.5bn 'Buy American' chargers investment. firstpost.com President Biden has exercised his veto power to block a Republican-led resolution aimed at impeding the administration's plan to allocate $7.5 billion for the construction of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the US. | In his veto, Biden argued that the congressional resolution would have adverse effects on domestic manufacturing and hinder progress in transitioning to clean energy. | Biden emphasized the potential negative impact on the substantial private sector investments already made in domestic EV charging manufacturing. | The President's veto aligns with the administration's commitment to prom…
(2024-01-25). EVs to hit snag, sales, growth may be significantly lower in 2024, believes Tesla. firstpost.com Tesla's aggressive strategy of slashing prices to boost sales, coupled with the expenses associated with bringing the Cybertruck into production and other research and development (R&D) costs, has reportedly strained profits in the fourth quarter, according to the latest earnings report released on Wednesday. | Despite achieving a remarkable milestone by delivering a record 1.8 million electric vehicles (EVs) in 2023, Tesla's financial growth did not mirror its sales success. The widening gap in profits can be attributed to the company's deliberate price cuts aimed at stimulating sales and increased expenditures…
(2024-01-25). Google settles AI-chip IP infringement case that sought $1.6 bn damages for undisclosed amount. firstpost.com On Wednesday, Google reached a settlement in a patent infringement lawsuit concerning the chips powering the company's AI technology. The resolution was disclosed in a filing at a federal court in Massachusetts on the same day that closing arguments were scheduled to commence in the trial brought by Singular Computing. | The lawsuit sought $1.67 billion in damages, accusing Google of misusing computer-processing innovations. | Details of the settlement were not immediately disclosed, and both Google and Singular representatives confirmed the agreement without providing additional information. Google spokesperson…
(2024-01-25). US to see its first nitrogen gas execution: Why is this method controversial. firstpost.com 
Alabama in the United States has got the go-ahead for its plan to conduct the first execution in the country with nitrogen gas after the supreme court declined to halt the move. | The supreme court justices denied Alabama death row inmate Kenneth Smith's request to stay his execution, scheduled for today, and declined to hear his legal challenge contending that a second execution attempt by Alabama — after the first failed attempt caused him severe trauma — would violate the US Constitution's Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishment. | With this, Alabama will go ahead with one…
(2024-01-25). For first time in 10 years, UN chief to sit out Park East Synagogue Holocaust event. firstpost.com United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will not to attend the New York City synagogue's International Holocaust Remembrance Day event this year, according to a report. | Guterres, along with his predecessor Ban Ki-moon, has been a featured guest at the event for the past decade. | However, he has chosen to sit out this year's event, stating that it should primarily focus on survivors and acknowledge the "pain" felt by the Jewish community, particularly in light of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the rise of antisemitism. | "Following the terror attacks by Hamas on 7 October, and the subsequent rise of…
(2024-01-25). 4 Indians, three woman & a man, die in mass drowning at Australia's Philip Island beach. firstpost.com Four Indians, who were allegedly swimming at an unpatrolled location, died after drowning at the Phillip Island beach in Australia's Victoria. | Among those who died in a mass drowning incident near Forrest Caves Beach in Melbourne were three woman and a man. One of the women was from Punjab's Phagwara. | "Heart breaking tragedy in Australia: 4 Indians lost their lives in a drowning incident at Phillip Island, Victoria. Deepest condolences to families of the victims. The team of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne is in touch with friends of the deceased for all necessary assistance," the Indian High Comm…
(2024-01-25). Trudeau-made probe panel asks Trudeau to give evidence of Indian 'interference' in Canada elections. firstpost.com Justin Trudeau will face Canada in 2025, that is next year. He has to keep his constituencies of support intact; one of his staunch crutches are the Khalistanis in Canada. After accusing India of assassinating Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Ottawa is now probing New Delhi for interfering in 2019 and 2021 elections. India has been clubbed with China and Russia. | An ostensibly independent commission that has been set up by Trudeau himself is probing allegations of foreign interference in Canada. This body has asked Trudeau to furnish information regarding possible meddling in elections by India. | The…
(2024-01-25). Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance. firstpost.com The "anti-India" stance of the Maldives government-led by President Mohamed Muizzu will be extremely detrimental to the long-term development of the country, the two main opposition parties of the Island nation warned, merely two days after the administration allowed a Chinese spy ship to dock in a port in Male. | The words of caution was given out by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the Democrats amid strained diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Male and Muizzu-led government's bonhomie with China. | A Chinese survey and research vessel is on its destination to the Maldives. The Xiang Yang Hong 03 was…
(2024-01-25). The Heat: U.S. Presidential Race. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-01-25). US Supreme Court Refuses to Stop Alabama Nitrogen Gas Execution. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-25). The terror returns: Cuba discloses latest attacks by the U.S. mronline.org
(2024-01-25). US Bombs Yemen for 9th Time, Houthis Attack US Commercial Ship. news.antiwar.com
(2024-01-25). Conaie exige transparencia sobre acuerdos con EE.UU. en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, Conaie apuntó que estos asuntos incumben al pueblo debido a la injerencia de la nación norteña en los asuntos internos.
(2024-01-25). Policía colombiana investiga supuesto golpe de Estado contra Petro. telesurtv.net El director de la Policía Nacional, el general William Salamanca, indicó que es una "información que se encuentra en proceso de verificación".
(2024-01-25). Realizan protesta contra privatización de Machu Picchu. telesurtv.net Tras las acciones de calle en contra la privatización de la Maravilla del Mundo, distintas organizaciones sociales convocaron a un paro indefinido hasta que se aclare la situación.
(2024-01-25). Corea del Norte lanza varios misiles de crucero hacia el mar Amarillo. telesurtv.net Es la primera vez que Pyongyang realiza pruebas de misiles de crucero desde septiembre del año pasado, cuando también realizó lanzamientos al mar Amarillo.
(2024-01-25). Congreso de EE.UU. destaca ineficacia de sanciones contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net En el reciente desarrollo de los acontecimiento sobre las tensas relaciones de Estados Unidos y Venezuela se subrayó la importancia que ha cobrado el acuerdo de Barbados.
(2024-01-25). Presidente de Colombia declara desastre natural por sequía. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano declaró que el decreto firmado mantendrá su vigencia a lo largo de todo un año para lo que tratará de concentrar recursos de otras dependencias para enfrentar la sequía y los incendios.
(2024-01-25). Australia se prepara para llegada de ciclón Kirrily. telesurtv.net Las autoridades meteorológicas no descartan que se registren lluvias intensas que podrían provocar inundaciones repentinas peligrosas.
(2024-01-25). Asesinan a palestino que protestaba con bandera blanca. telesurtv.net El palestino asesinado había brindado declaraciones al medio de comunicación británico que registró su ejecución…
(2024-01-25). CIJ presentará resolución sobre demanda de Sudáfrica a Israel. telesurtv.net "La Corte Internacional de Justicia entregará su resolución sobre la solicitud de indicación de medidas provisionales presentada por Sudáfrica", dijo el órgano.
(2024-01-25). Cuba y Tanzania expresan disposición de fortalecer cooperación. telesurtv.net El vicepresidente de Tanzania manifestó el interés de su Gobierno de considerar otras áreas de cooperación como el deporte, la cultura, el turismo, entre otras.
(2024-01-25). Presidentes de Irán y Türkiye llaman a cesar genocidio en Gaza. twitter.com "Discutimos la necesidad de poner fin a los ataques inhumanos de Israel contra Gaza", afirmó el jefe de Estado turco.
(2024-01-25). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 100 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-25). Mantienen cuatro provincias dominicanas en alerta por sistema frontal. telesurtv.net El COE mantiene en alerta verde a las provincias Puerto Plata, Santiago, La Vega y Monseñor Nouel.
(2024-01-25). Constitucional ecuatoriano autoriza acuerdo militar con EE.UU. telesurtv.net Con ambos tratados se le otorga al personal militar y civil de Estados Unidos, privilegios, exenciones e inmunidades, equivalentes al personal diplomático.
(2024-01-25). Venezuela y México firman acuerdo en materia petrolera. telesurtv.net El Memorándum se alcanza tras varios encuentros entre ambas delegaciones este mes de enero…
(2024-01-25). Avión con material bélico de EE.UU. arriba a Ecuador. telesurtv.net El avión ucraniano llegó a Ecuador con cooperación internacional. Según expertos, esta aeronave es usada por los países para transportar mercancía pesada y grande a otros territorios.
(2024-01-25). Descubren en Marruecos huellas humanas más antiguas del Sahel. telesurtv.net Huellas de homo sapiens pertenecientes a al menos cinco individuos entre niños, adolescentes y adultos.
(2024-01-25). Realizan paro general en Argentina contra políticas del presidente Milei. telesurtv.net El inicio oficial de la medida de presión estaba señalado para el mediodía local, pero desde la mañana comenzaron a formarse los primeros piquetes de manifestantes.
(2024-01-25). Sube a 39 cifra de muertos por incendio en el oriente de China. telesurtv.net El incendio se produjo por la tarde en un piso subterráneo de la tienda en la avenida Tiangongnan en el distrito de Yushu.
(2024-01-25). Avión ruso con 65 prisioneros ucranianos se estrella en provincia Bélgorod. telesurtv.net A bordo de la aeronave, de transporte militar Il-76, se encontraban "65 prisioneros de guerra de las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania".
(2024-01-25). Gobierno argentino logra dictamen de mayoría para ley àìmnibus. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, el oficialismo consiguió 55 rúbricas, de los cuales 21 son de la coalición La Libertad Avanza.
(2024-01-25). Venezuela rechaza declaraciones de EE.UU. sobre detenciones. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al Cancillería de Venezuela, "el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos de América ha perdido la brújula moral".
(2024-01-25). Jefa de Comando Sur se reúne con ministro de Defensa de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La representante estadounidense se reunió con el ministro Giancarlo Loffredo para "dialogar sobre los esfuerzos para fortalecer la cooperación en defensa".
(2024-01-25). Rusia solicita reunión urgente en la ONU sobre accidente del IL-76. telesurtv.net El ministro de Exteriores ruso, Serguéi Lavrov, calificó la acción bélica como un "atentado terrorista del régimen de Kiev".
(2024-01-25). Rusia acusa a Ucrania del derribo de un avión en Bélgorod. telesurtv.net El derribo del Il-76 en Rusia es "un atentado terrorista del régimen de Kiev", informan desde el Ministerio de Defensa ruso.
(2024-01-25). Estos son los resultados del Grupo B en el Preolímpico 2024. telesurtv.net El grupo cerró esta segunda ronda con Argentina de líder con cuatro unidades, Paraguay segundo con empate de puntos.
(2024-01-25). The Criminalization of International Justice, Putting an End to the Genocide against the People of Palestine. Nuremberg Principle IV. globalresearch.ca The ICJ is under the spotlight of the White House. The President of the IJC Joan E. Donoghue was appointed by Hillary Clinton. She is a U.S. appointee. She takes her instructions from Washington.
(2024-01-25). "Billionaires Try to Shrink World's Population": Secret Gathering Sponsored by Bill Gates, 2009 Meeting of "The Good Club" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-25). The Entry of a New German Left Party Shakes up the Country. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-25). The Entry of a New German Left Party Shakes up the Country. counterpunch.org In October 2023, 10 members of the German parliament (Bundestag) left Die Linke (the Left) and declared their intention to form their own party. With their departure, Die Linke's parliamentary group fell to 28 out of the 736 members of the Bundestag, compared to the 78 members of the far-right Alliance for Germany (AfD). One
(2024-01-25). Closer to Midnight. counterpunch.org 
The "Doomsday Clock" of The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists was kept at 90 seconds to midnight this week—the closest to midnight that the clock has been set since it was created in 1947. Midnight is defined by The Bulletin as "nuclear annihilation." The hands of the clock were initially moved forward to 90 seconds
(2024-01-25). Behind the Immigration Crisis: No Visas for Unskilled Workers. counterpunch.org 
The current high-pitched ideological battle over undocumented immigration at the US-Mexico border overlooks a deeper problem: the failure of the legal immigration system to provide enough visas for the large number of unskilled workers seeking jobs in the low-skill sectors of the US economy. The jobs are clearly there, which is why so many workers
(2024-01-25). When the Cookie Crumbled: The Ron DeSantis Campaign Ends. counterpunch.org 
So much for that. Much had been promised by Florida Governor Ron De Santis to derail Donald Trump's bid to return to the White House. But the attempt to wrest the Republican Party from the orange ogre's meaty, waving hands was never convincing. In the end, DeSantis was more stumbler than balancer, a woeful mismatch
(2024-01-25). The Nadezhdin Phenomenon. counterpunch.org
(2024-01-25). A Shopping List for Mr. Trump. counterpunch.org Buoyed by what appears like an inevitable road to the presidential nomination for the Republican Party, Mr. Trump has indicated his desire to fix not only the country but the world's problems. Such a lofty objective deserves no less than a consideration of some problem areas where Mr. Trump could make a significant contribution. Mr.
(2024-01-25). Election 2024: Don't Fall for James Risen's Guilt Trippery. counterpunch.org 
"A progressive who stays home on Election Day — or backs Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, or No Labels," reads the tag line on James Risen's latest column at The Intercept, "is voting for Donald Trump." Well, no. A progressive (or anyone else) who doesn't vote isn't voting for Donald Trump or for any
(2024-01-25). Is Antisemitism 'Rampant' at Harvard? The Closer You Look, the Less You See. counterpunch.org 
"Harvard sued for violating Jewish students' civil rights, allowing 'antisemitism cancer' to grow on campus." "Jewish students file federal discrimination suit against Harvard, accuse Ivy of 'enabling antisemitism'" "Harvard is sued by Jewish students over 'rampant' antisemitism on campus" Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. has sued Harvard University for allegedly violating Title VI of the Civil
(2024-01-25). Stop Bombing Hospitals: Genocide Manufactured in the Bay. indybay.org Healthcare workers protest, disrupt work at L3Harris for its role in manufacturing weapons technology for Israel…
(2024-01-25). Presideny Biden Is Accused In Federal Court In California Of Genocide In Gaza. indybay.org https://ccrjustice.org/sites/default/files/attach/2023/11/Complaint_DCI-Pal-v-Biden_w.pdf PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP FILE COMPLAINT IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA AGAINST JOSEPH R BIDEN, JR. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE, LLOYD JAMES AUSTIN III, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, in their official capacities, Defendants. Case No.: 3: 23-cv-5829…
(2024-01-25). President Biden Is Accused In Court In California Of Genocide In Gaza CASE NO.: 3:23-cv-58. indybay.org https://ccrjustice.org/sites/default/files/attach/2023/11/Complaint_DCI-Pal-v-Biden_w.pdf PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP FILE COMPLAINT IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA AGAINST JOSEPH R BIDEN, JR. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE, LLOYD JAMES AUSTIN III, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, in their official capacities, Defendants. Case No.: 3: 23-cv-5829…
(2024-01-25). Eastbay CSU CFA Start Strike & All CSU Campuses Join for Living Wages & Students. indybay.org CSU East Bay CFA workers went on strike January 22, 2024 and striker spoke out at the college.
(2024-01-25). UAW Members At CAP Convention Interrupted Biden To Demand A Ceasefire & Were Shouted Down. indybay.org At the national UAW CAP convention in Washington DC, supporters of a ceasefire interrupted President Joe Biden and were shouted down and some were dragged out of the convention.
(2024-01-25). Tentative Agreement Reached Ending CFA Members' Historic Systemwide Strike. indybay.org January 22, 2024 – Following months of tense negotiations, California Faculty Association members and CSU management reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) ending the first systemwide faculty strike at the largest, four-year public university in the country. Faculty are now expected to return to their work assignments on Tuesday, January 23.
(2024-01-25). Historic Strike at California State Universities, Picket Line at Fresno State. indybay.org Historic Strike at CSU-Fresno.
(2024-01-25). Sunday 1/28: Santa Cruz: Global Strike Week Action Day. indybay.org Lighthouse Field State Beach, 701 W Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz…
(2024-01-25). Instrumental Reason and Left Politics. indybay.org In the neoliberal variant of capitalism, postmodern pluralism dominates and with it a reason that is no longer trusted to understand the whole.. For instrumental reason, the actual world is always the best of all possible worlds since the question of a better world cannot arise in it. No problem arises that makes another, not yet existing world necessary or desirable.
(2024-01-25). Saturday 1/27: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Bank of Targets" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-25). Polymer Banknotes: Future of Payments or Dead-End in Security Printing? indybay.org Money is at the heart of everything. Despite the importance of dematerialized means of payment, cash is still central to our economic system. What's going on behind the scenes? Is the path taken the right one?>
(2024-01-25). Wednesday 2/21: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2024-01-25). México, Chiapas: Basta Ya de desplazamientos forzados. indybay.org
(2024-01-25). Saturday 1/27: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-01-25). Tuesday 1/23: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-01-25). Saturday 1/27: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2024-01-25). Sunday 1/28: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…
(2024-01-25). Thursday 1/25: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-01-25). Antisemitic Flyers In Davis. indybay.org Davis Antifascists Remove Antisemitic Flyers From Downtown Area…
(2024-01-25). Free Online First Aid, Health & Safety Courses. indybay.org
(2024-01-25). Police Violence at Cal Poly in San Louis Obispo. indybay.org Police beat students at Palestine demonstration…
(2024-01-25). Sunday 1/28: World Beyond War Billboard Ribbon-cutting and Reception. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St. @27th, Oakland.
(2024-01-25). Rosa Louise McCauley Parks – Speech 1965 – Alabama Freedom March – Selma to Montgomery. indybay.org 24th Annual, California Rosa Parks Day, continues the journey to share a more authentic life legacy of the Mother of the US Civil Rights Movement as "Patron Saint" of the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama and much more…
(2024-01-25). Friday 1/26: UCSC in Crisis: End UC Neglect Now. indybay.org
(2024-01-25). WAR—The Malignant Creation of an Emotional Animal, What can be done? indybay.org We must accept the need for eternal political vigilance and the need for force in the hands of the rank and file, to identify, expose, constrain, or punish those who wish to dominate, manipulate, or exploit us.
(2024-01-25). Saturday 1/27: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-01-25). Leading humanitarian organizations call on states to halt arms transfers to Israel. presstv.ir The appeal comes as Israeli genocide in Gaza has been escalating because of the continuous support of Western governments.
(2024-01-25). 200 killed in Israeli Gaza attacks as regime orders massive clearance in Khan Younis. presstv.ir The Palestinian Health Ministry says nearly 200 people were killed and over 350 sustained wounds in the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip on Monday and Tuesday.
(2024-01-25). Hamas slams US comments on post-war Gaza rule, says Palestinians will decide their future. presstv.ir Hamas has denounced White House spokesperson John Kirby's comments about post-war administrative control over Gaza as "flagrant interference" in the domestic affairs of Palestinians.
(2024-01-25). 'Genocide Joe': US protesters rage against Biden, US support for Israel's Gaza war. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters have interrupted US President Joe Biden's speech several times during a campaign rally in Virginia state, chanting "Genocide Joe" amid Washington's continued support for Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-25). South Africa expects ICJ judgment on Israeli genocide in Gaza on Friday: Report. presstv.ir The lawsuit filed by South Africa says Israel's actions in besieged Gaza are "genocidal."
(2024-01-25). Raeisi calls for UN reform, says body unable to end Gaza genocide. presstv.ir President Raeisi laments the UN has failed to prevent the brutal onslaught against Gaza.
(2024-01-25). Palestinians inspect their destroyed homes in Gaza's Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Gazans inspect rubble after an Israeli strike on a camp in Khan Yunis.
(2024-01-25). Criticism pours in after Israel strikes UN compound in Khan Younis. presstv.ir Criticism pours in after the Israeli regime attacks a UN facility in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-25). Ansarullah orders US, British UN staff to leave Yemen. presstv.ir Officials from Yemen's Ansarullah movement have instructed US and British nationals working for the United Nations to leave the country within a month.
(2024-01-25). Aid trucks enter Gaza through Rafah. presstv.ir Aid trucks enter Gaza through Rafah in the south of the coastal sliver, where much of the population is in a humanitarian crisis amid an ongoing Israeli war.
(2024-01-25). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters in Brussels call for ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of the Belgian capital to demand ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-01-25). Instead of hitting Iraqi bases, US must pressure Israel to end Gaza war: Official. presstv.ir Iraq's national security adviser calls on the US to pile pressure on Israel to halt the ongoing onslaught against Gaza than to carry out strikes in Iraq against anti-terror resistance groups.
(2024-01-25). Israel keeps pounding Khan Yunis as 210 more reported dead in Gaza. presstv.ir Israel keeps up its heavy assault on Khan Yunis, Gaza's main southern city, killing more innocent Palestinians.
(2024-01-25). Activists unveil giant banner in Madrid to demand ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Activists demanding ceasefire in Gaza unfurl a giant picture of a Palestinian child crying for help above the entrance to Madrid's Reina Sofia museum.
(2024-01-25). Yemen forces fire ballistic missiles at US warships in continued support for Gaza. presstv.ir Yemeni forces strike American warships in support of Palestinians in Gaza, who have come under a genocidal US-backed war by the Israeli regime.
(2024-01-25). Biden calls on Congress to approve sale of F-16 jets to Turkey 'without delay'. presstv.ir The US president has urged Congress to swiftly approve the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey once Ankara okays Sweden's NATO bid.
(2024-01-25). Public panic in Sweden over war with Russia as Turkey ratifies Stockholm's bid to join NATO. presstv.ir Turkey signs off on Sweden joining NATO, as public panic rises in Stockholm over a war with Russia.
(2024-01-25). Iraqi resistance says launches second phase of anti-Israel operations after US attacks. presstv.ir Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have vowed to continue their operations against military bases, after the Pentagon carries out airstrikes against sites used by the Iraqi forces on the border with Syria.
(2024-01-25). German train drivers stage longest-ever strike, plunging economy into chaos. presstv.ir Germany's train drivers stag their longest-ever industrial action over pay and working hours, plunging the nation's market into chaos.
(2024-01-25). German farmers rally in Berlin to protest against agricultural subsidy cuts. presstv.ir German farmers on Monday blocked the streets in Berlin.
(2024-01-25). Thousands protest alleged fraud in Serbia vote. presstv.ir Thousands of people rally in the Serbian capital of Belgrade to protest alleged fraud.
(2024-01-25). Iran Armey highly prepared to give crushing response to threats: Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian commander says the Army's Ground Force is highly prepared to give a crushing response to any kind of threat.
(2024-01-25). Severe winter storm dumps thick snow over Nebraska. presstv.ir Much of the United States has been gripped by freezing subzero temperatures caused by an Arctic blast.
(2024-01-25). Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters in Italy's Vicenza. presstv.ir Italian police used a water cannon to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the Italian northern city of Vicenza.
(2024-01-25). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed during Israeli raid in West Bank. presstv.ir Palestinians attend the funeral of 16-year-old Yamen Mohammed Husseti in Arraba, in the Israeli occupied West Bank.
(2024-01-25). Iran, Russia security chiefs assert anti-terror fight will continue. presstv.ir The top Iranian and Russian security officials call for the expansion of bilateral relations in different fields, among them the anti-terror fight.
(2024-01-25). Farmers rally in front of the European parliament in Brussels. presstv.ir
(2024-01-25). Iran says making efforts for rapprochement between Syria, Turkey. presstv.ir A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic is making efforts for potential rapprochement between Turkey and Syria.
(2024-01-24). Protest Sorrow Anger Split. counterpunch.org 
Looking down from my window onto Berlin's broad Karl-Marx Allee boulevard a week ago Friday, I saw hundreds and hundreds of green tractors moving in two disciplined lines towards central Brandenburg Gate. Similar lines all over Germany were angrily protesting government measures, based on budgetary or ecology concerns, but which cut farm income, especially for
(2024-01-24). Gassing Execution Horrifies Jewish Groups. counterpunch.org 
Alabama's plan to inaugurate the next generation of a human gas chamber on January 25th is a repulsive affront to the thousands of international members of "L'chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty." On January 25th, Alabama will become the first state to attempt state-sponsored killing by strapping a mask onto a human being's face and
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(2024-01-12). BRICS Group Expands Membership, Signaling Geopolitical Shift. infobrics.org The BRICS group, an international alliance originally comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded its membership, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape…
(2024-01-12). BRICS Expansion: Harmonious Chorus or Discordant Note in Geopolitics. infobrics.org The recent evolution of the BRICS bloc is a defining moment in global geopolitics…
(2024-01-12). United Against Nuclear Iran: The Shadowy, Intelligence-Linked Group Driving the US Towards War With Iran. mintpressnews.com 
United Against Nuclear Iran, a secretive neoconservative organization with close links to the CIA and the Mossad, is trying to escalate the Israeli assault on Gaza into an Iraq-level U.S. Attack on Iran.
(2024-01-12). December 2023 UK CfD Subsidies. wattsupwiththat.com But because of subsidies, wind farms rake in the money whether the wind blows or not; their price is guaranteed. It is dispatchable generators, such as gas and nuclear, which have to pay for this market volatility.
(2024-01-12). Nuclear Power: The Thousand Year-Plus Albatross Around Humanity's Neck. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-12). Nuclear Power: The Thousand Year-Plus Albatross Around Humanity's Neck. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-12). NATO's buildup in Lithuania fans military tensions — Russian MFA. tass.com Maria Zakharova recalled that the agreement under which the Bundeswehr's military presence in Lithuania would be brought to the level of a brigade was signed by Berlin and Vilnius in December 2023…
(2024-01-12). Sweden Is Warned to 'Brace for War': Civil Defence Minister Tells Citizens to 'Get Moving' and Prepare for the End of 210 Years of Peace as Country Bids to Join NATO in Face of Russia Tensions. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-12). Biden's $582 Million Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia. Can It Be Blocked? scheerpost.com 
By Charles Pierson / CounterPunch On December 24, 2023, the Biden Administration announced a $582 million arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Three Congressional resolutions aim at blocking the sale. S.Res. 109,[1] which Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT) introduced on March 15, 2023, invokes a little-used section of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.[2] Section 502B …
(2024-01-12). UN, OSCE offer only meager, muted appeals about Ukrainian army's strikes on Belgorod — MFA. tass.com The statements by NATO and European Union politicians on Belgorod, according to Maria Zakharova, testify to their "lack of counterarguments and elementary decency…
(2024-01-12). India shows big interest in Northern Sea Route — Russian deputy minister. tass.com "The Russian government and the Russian economy are working to make this route a truly global transport corridor," Anatoly Bobrakov noted…
(2024-01-12). US stops arms supplies to Ukraine — White House. tass.com "We have issued the last drawdown package that we had funding to support," Coordinator for Strategic Communications of the White House's National Security Council John Kirby said…
(2024-01-12). Houthis Fume After U.S., UK Attack Yemen; Saudi Urges For Self-restraint | 'Bad Mistake'. hindustantimes.com The U.S. and UK's air strikes on Yemen have left the Houthis fuming. The Iran-backed rebels have vowed retaliation and warned both NATO Nations to prepare to pay a heavy price. Saudi Arabia urged against further escalation and called for self-restraint. Russia, on the other hand, called for an emergency UNSC meeting over the attacks. A former U.S. official has called Joe Biden's move a 'bad mistake.' American and British Navies attacked more than a dozen Houthi military sites in Yemen early morning with fighter jets and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles. They called it retaliatory strikes following 27 Houthi a…
(2024-01-12). U.S., UK Bomb Houthi Sites In Yemen With Tomahawk Missiles, Fighter Jets Over Red Sea Attacks | All-Out War Begins. hindustantimes.com The U.S. and the UK's Navies bombed more than a dozen Houthi sites in Yemen this morning. The Houthi targets included an airbase, air defence systems, military camp and weapons storage areas. Tomahawk missiles, several fighter jets were involved in the air strikes. Both NATO Nations called them "massive retaliatory strikes" to the attacks by Iran-backed rebels in the Red Sea on several commercial ships. The U.S. President, Joe Biden, warned of further attacks if Houthis don't halt their actions in the Red Sea. The UK PM, Rishi Sunak, said that both the navies were supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the…
(2024-01-12). Nigeria's Osimhen on a mission to 'write my own legacy' at AFCON 2023. aljazeera.com The star striker tells Al Jazeera he is as keen to deliver for the Super Eagles as he has for his club Napoli.
(2024-01-12). Provocative US policy prompting fresh escalation of tension on Korean Peninsula — diplomat. tass.com "Only mutually respectful dialogue, especially a US dialogue with North Korea, and constructive interaction among all parties involved in the political and diplomatic settlement can serve as the basis for a comprehensive solution to the existing problems," Maria Zakharova emphasized…
(2024-01-12). US imposes sanctions over transfer of North Korean missiles to Russia. aljazeera.com Measures target three Russian entities, one individual. US State Department says missiles for use in Ukraine war.
(2024-01-12). Latvia to deliver howitzers, missiles, helicopters to Kiev government — president. tass.com Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics added that the aid to Ukraine accounts for around 1% of the Baltic country's GDP and exceeds 600 million euro…
(2024-01-12). Emphasis Which All Of Us… smoothiex12.blogspot.com who have any military and intel education and experience on both American and Russian side have been saying non-stop about "Battle of Kiev" which… never happened. This is stated by my good friend Colonel Vladimir Trukhan starting at 42: 00. Pay attention to what Vladimir emphasizes and which I soon will chafe my tongue in my videos by explaining that military victories are won on operational and strategic levels. This is what Vladimir says, AGAIN, Russian Armed Forces "never lost operational initiative for a day while having some tactical complications" (c). I may add–inevitable in the operations of such s…
(2024-01-12). Biden Backing Bill to Seize Russian Assets Bound to Deepen De-Dollarization. sputnikglobe.com The White House has indicated its "in principle" support for a bill that would potentially allow the US government to seize around $300 billion in frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine. While this measure seeks to penalize Russia, it brings up significant concerns surrounding the integrity and reliability of the US financial system.
(2024-01-12). Did Ukraine kill Egyptian journalist who 'exposed Zelensky'. newarab.com 
On 26 December 2023, news of the assassination of Mohammad al-Alawi, an Egyptian investigative journalist, at the hands of Ukrainian intelligence services started circulating on social media and multiple media outlets. | According to reports, al-Alawi was potentially targeted after he revealed in late August 2023 that Olga Kiyashko, the mother-in-law of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's, had purchased a US$4.85 million villa in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. | The New Arab (TNA) Investigative Unit conducted a review of the videos testifying to the assassination of al-Alawi, and found them…
(2024-01-12). Over $1 Billion in US Weapons Sent to Ukraine Could Be Stolen — Report. sputnikglobe.com Last year's US Department of Defense's inspector general report concluded that the Pentagon faced "challenges" in monitoring all of the American military equipment pouring into Ukraine after the start of the Russian special military operation.
(2024-01-12). How Biden can bypass Congress on Ukraine aid. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The United States is investing in Ukraine's defense industry for the long haul, even if direct Ukraine aid dwindles in 2024. President Biden's
(2024-01-12). Wars To Cast Pall Over Meeting Of Global VIPs In Davos. latintimes.com The world's political and business elites will convene in Davos next week, with wars in Gaza and Ukraine set to dominate the annual gabfest in the Swiss Alps.
(2024-01-12). Ukraine shells Russia's Belgorod Region 14 times over day. tass.com In the Belgorod district, the village of Ustinka was shelled from an SPG-9 grenade launcher five times…
(2024-01-12). Urgent appeal for solidarity. internationalviewpoint.org The new year of 2024 in Ukraine began with horrific massive Russian missile attacks on the sleeping, peaceful cities of Ukraine. In total, only during the holidays from December 29, 2023, to January 2, 2024, Russian forces killed 90 civilians during the missile attacks. In only 5 days, Russia launched 500 missiles and UAVs at residential areas, businesses, hospitals, educational institutions, and cultural heritage sites in Ukraine.
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(2024-01-12). Russian troops out—Stop the genocide. internationalviewpoint.org "There is no ceasefire in Ukraine, just like there is no ceasefire in Palestine." | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Diplomacy Watch: Italy calls for diplomatic effort to end Ukraine war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Italian defense minister Guido Crosetto said Wednesday that his country had to be " Crosetto said that Italy and Europe had to maintain its military support for Ukraine, but that continued aid did not me…
(2024-01-12). Putin waged a trade war long before bombing Ukraine. Which side is winning? aljazeera.com Putin used tariffs, a naval blockade and bombed ports to target Ukrainian agricultural competition, but none worked.
(2024-01-12). UK to increase military funding for Ukraine as PM Sunak visits Kyiv. aljazeera.com British prime minister to announce new aid for Ukraine of 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2bn) for next financial year.
(2024-01-12). British PM Rishi Sunak to visit Kyiv today, will announce a 'new package of support' for Ukraine. firstpost.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is scheduled to visit Kyiv on Friday to unveil "a significant new package of support" for Ukraine, along with a boost in military funding for the current financial year to £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion), as stated by his office. | This funding marks a £200 million increase over the past two years and guarantees the "most extensive commitment of drones" to date, according to a statement. Additionally, Sunak is expected to sign a "historic" security cooperation pact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the visit. | The "totemic agreement" should be the first…
(2024-01-12). More & More US Officials Doubting Colossal Sums for Ukraine Aid – Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – More and more officials in the United States are asking whether the astronomical sums of money to support Ukraine were effectively spent, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
(2024-01-12). Ukraine War: Another Nepali citizen killed while fighting for Russia. firstpost.com According to an official on Thursday, a soldier from Nepal who was serving in the Russian army has died in the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. | Deputy Mayor of Pyuthan Municipality Devendra Brahma told the media that Sonu Sunar, of Pyuthan Municipality, was slain two weeks ago while participating in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. | On Wednesday, the slain soldier's family was notified. | This is the eleventh time that Nepali citizens who were actively fighting for the Russian side have lost their lives in the conflict. | Over two hundred young Nepalis have enlisted in the Russian arm…
(2024-01-12). BRICS: Definition, Meaning and Usage. infobrics.org Russia has already outlined a wide-range of dynamic steps of BRICS+ activities, culminating with October summit in Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan…
(2024-01-12). Remarkable Resilience: Russian Economy Grows Despite Sanctions, Becomes World's Top 5. sputnikglobe.com This development comes amidst ongoing sanctions and international pressures, challenging the traditional views on the effectiveness of such economic constraints.
(2024-01-12). Putin tells Russian prosecutors to keep an eye on upcoming presidential vote. tass.com "I would also like to highlight certain areas of your work such as supervision of the implementation of national projects and social programs and compliance with the law during the upcoming presidential election," Russian President said…
(2024-01-12). US blacklists 3 companies, one person for alleged transfer of DPRK missiles to Russia. tass.com Sanctions were imposed on state-run Joint Stock Company the 224th Flight Unit State Airlines and its head Vladimir Mikheychik…
(2024-01-12). US Imports Russian Oil: Strategic Maneuver or Policy Contradiction? sputnikglobe.com The United States imported $749,500 worth of Russian-origin crude oil in November 2023, marking the first transaction since the ban on Russian energy imports was implemented in April 2022. This move raises questions about the US's adherence to its sanctions policy and its implications on global allies.
(2024-01-12). More Disregard for International Law: Moscow Hits Out at US-UK Attack on Yemen. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Strikes by the US and the UK on Yemen are another example of the distortion of UN Security Council resolutions and complete disregard for international law in the name of escalation in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.
(2024-01-12). March 2024: the "Calm" in the Middle of the Storm. internationalviewpoint.org The results of the upcoming presidential elections in Russia hold little potential for surprise, but does this mean that civil society can do nothing? What is the opposition's strategy? | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Federal Agency for Air Transport bans overflights of Yemen by Russian airlines. tass.com Earlier on Friday, airlines of Aeroflot Group said that they do not use Yemen's airspace…
(2024-01-12). When Nothing Happens. counterpunch.org 
During one of my trips to Zuccotti Park in the midst of Occupy Wall Street, I saw a sign hanging in the encampment which featured a possibly apocryphal quote from the Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. It read: "There are decades when nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." We're currently in a period
(2024-01-12). US escalates two-front war on Serbia. infobrics.org The endgame is to ensure that Belgrade can never recover its full sovereignty and potentially become a geopolitical nuisance that could ally itself not only with Russia, but any other multipolar global power, particularly at a time when BRICS+ is making such tremendous strides.
(2024-01-12). Russian airlines carry 105 mln passengers in 2023, up by more than 10% in annual terms. tass.com "In 2022, 95.2 mln people were carried," Vitaly Savelyev noted…
(2024-01-12). Russia slams US, UK, for Yemen strikes, demands UNSC session. geo.tv 
Russia accused both nations of 'total disregard for international law' calling airstrikes "another example of Anglo-Saxons' perversion of UNSC resolutions…
(2024-01-12). Russia requests UN Security Council to convene on Friday over strikes on Yemen. tass.com The mission told that the meeting was scheduled for 10: 00 a.m. local time (3: 00 p.m. GMT)…
(2024-01-12). Press review: Gaza genocide case unlikely to stop IDF and Taiwan election hangs in balance. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 12th…
(2024-01-12). Putin tasks prosecutors with stepping up their anti-terrorism, anti-extremism efforts. tass.com Among other key areas of their work, Russian President named protection of national defense and security interests, assistance in achieving the goals of the special military operation and ensuring the strict and timely implementation of the state defense order…
(2024-01-12). China Issues DEVASTATING Warning to Neocons as Putin and Xi Make History. thealtworld.com Geopolitical analyst and journalist Pepe Escobar reacts to reports of Xi Jinping warning the US over its interference in Taiwan, linking US provocations to the unstoppable reality of the growing Russia-China partnership which threatens US hegemony itself.
(2024-01-12). Russia strongly condemns US, UK strikes on facilities in Yemen — diplomat. tass.com According to Maria Zakharova, a large-scale military escalation in the Red Sea region could reverse the positive trends that have recently emerged in the Yemeni settlement process, as well as "provoke destabilization of the situation in the entire Middle East region"
(2024-01-12). Over 78% of Russians Trust Putin, 77% Approve of His Work — Poll. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – As many as 78.8% of Russians trust President Vladimir Putin, while 76.8% approve of his work performance overall, a poll by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) showed on Friday.
(2024-01-12). Russian fencer Bida, spouse seek to compete as part of Team USA at 2024 Paris Olympics. tass.com The media reported that the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the USA Fencing federation submitted official requests with the US Congress asking to speed up the procedure of granting American citizenship to Sergey and Violetta Bida…
(2024-01-12). UNSC to hold meetings on Gaza, Yemen on Friday — Russia's mission. tass.com An open briefing in the wake of strikes carried out by the United States and Great Britain on Yemen will be held next…
(2024-01-12). Russia reaffirms its determination to closely cooperate with Iran on anti-terrorism. tass.com Russia was among the first countries to strongly condemn the January 3 terrorist attack in the city of Kerman…
(2024-01-12). Russian tennis player Alexandrova fails to clear semis at 2024 Adelaide International. tass.com Yekaterina Alexandrova is currently ranked 21st in the WTA Rankings and has four WTA tournament titles under her belt…
(2024-01-12). Russian observers confirm legitimacy of Bangladeshi parliamentary vote — Foreign Ministry. tass.com Maria Zakharova also noted that "certain opposition political parties, unfortunately, had abstained from participating in the elections"
(2024-01-12). China, Russia Trade Soared In 2023 As Commerce With US Sank. latintimes.com China-Russia trade reached more than $240 billion, customs figures showed, overshooting a goal of $200 billion set by the neighbours in bilateral meetings last year.
(2024-01-12). Russia proves to be self-sufficient in every way, Putin says. independent.co.ug 
ANADYR | TASS | Russia has shown the whole world that it is self-sufficient in every way, President Vladimir Putin said. "The main thing that we proved to ourselves and the whole world is that Russia is a self-sufficient country in every respect. It's strong and it's moving forward, and it looks confidently to the …
(2024-01-12). "We are exhausted": NYT reveals weakness and exposes casualties of Ukrainian soldiers. infobrics.org Russia is showing its superiority in a war of attrition.
(2024-01-12). Tactical Missiles Corporation organizes series production of guided bombs. tass.com Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu inspected performance of the state defense order by the corporation…
(2024-01-12). Russian embassy slams Latvia's decision to seize building of Russian cultural center. tass.com The embassy said that it had notified the Latvian side about imminent retaliatory measures, which may include seeking compensation from Riga…
(2024-01-12). Russia largest economy in Europe despite being 'strangled and pressured' from every side, says President Putin. firstpost.com President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia has achieved the status of Europe's leading economy and ranks fifth globally in terms of purchasing power parity, according to Russian media outlet TASS. | He emphasised that Russia now holds the position of the largest economy in Europe, surpassing the entire continent in purchasing power parity. | "It seems that we are being strangled and pressured from every side, but still, we are the largest economy in Europe," TASS quoted Putin as saying at a meeting with entrepreneurs active in Russia's Far East. | "We left Germany behind and climbed to fifth in the world (i…
(2024-01-12). South Africa's finance minister says that the country remains open for business. tvbrics.com 
The country is still undertaking internal structural reforms to support the economy…
(2024-01-12). World Bank forecasts Brazil's GDP growth in 2024. tvbrics.com 
According to the institution, Brazil's gross domestic product grew by more than 3 per cent in 2023…
(2024-01-12). Egypt's Ministry of Justice launches a special platform to provide remote judicial services in the UAE. tvbrics.com 
The project is the result of strategic co-operation between the two countries…
(2024-01-12). China in BRICS: Goals and prospects. tvbrics.com 
China, one of the major players in the global economy, continues to strengthen its position within BRICS…
(2024-01-12). Chinese Foreign Minister to visit African countries and Brazil. tvbrics.com 
Wang Yi will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Ivory Coast…
(2024-01-12). Lula proclaimed 2024 as the "National Year of Fernando Sabino" tvbrics.com 
Fernando Sabino is a famous Brazilian writer of the 20th century…
(2024-01-12). Court case against Israel could restore international law. infobrics.org This is an opportunity to reestablish international law and end the illegitimate "rules-based order" led by the West.
(2024-01-12). "If Europe is under attack we will never come to help you" – EU top official quotes Trump. infobrics.org All things considered, it would be tempting to assume the former US President handed Europe its strategic autonomy "on a silver platter". It would seem that the European leaders in turn begged Trump to just remain "vassalized".
(2024-01-12). Dorival Junior has become the head coach of the Brazilian national football team. tvbrics.com 
The 61-year-old coach is to improve Brazil's position in the South American zone in the World Cup qualifiers…
(2024-01-12). When will Biden admin start accelerated student loan cancellations. geo.tv 
President Joe Biden's accelerated initiative, originally scheduled for July, aims to provide relief to borrowers swiftly…
(2024-01-12). NYT Invents a Bipartisan Anti-Immigrant Consensus. fair.org
(2024-01-12). Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect. aclu.org Last year,
(2024-01-12). Democratic Socialists of America complicit in Chicago Democrats' scapegoating of immigrants. wsws.org DSA alderpersons have either issued apologetics for the horrific conditions migrants are being held in or joined in reactionary racialist tirades.
(2024-01-12). Worker centers, advocates demand Biden protect whistleblowing migrants. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO —Worker centers and migrants' advocates are demanding that President Biden, and particularly his Department of Homeland Security, publicize and publicly advocate a little-known DHS waiver of deportation for undocumented people who become whistleblowers about worker exploitation and abuse on the job. With backing from the AFL-CIO-recognized National Day Labor Organizing Network (NDLON), they're undertaking …
(2024-01-12). Burundi Situation: Burundian refugees in the region (as of 31 December 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Israeli troops raid West Bank city of Tulkarm, nearby refugee camp. tass.com During their assault, Israeli forces clashed with members of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement…
(2024-01-12). Israel's Relentless War on Gaza's Environment. counterpunch.org 
On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping stations that are to take water from
(2024-01-12). Making Gaza Unliveable. counterpunch.org On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping stations that are to take water from
(2024-01-12). Optimized visa policy offers more convenience. ecns.cn The National Immigration Administration announced on Thursday five optimized visa measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into China for business, education and tourism purposes.
(2024-01-12). U.S.: Iran is primary enabler of Houthis and other groups attacking Israel. haaretz.com Comments come after American-led coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen in response to months of attacks on maritime traffic in Red Sea…
(2024-01-12). 'Biden Needs Permission…': U.S. Congress Blasts President Over Strikes On Houthis In Yemen. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Joe Biden is facing massive backlash in his country after he ordered the American Navy to launch air strikes in coordination with the UK on Houthi targets in Yemen. Several Democrats lashed out at Biden and claimed that there was no authorisation from the U.S. Congress for the attacks. Among these U.S. lawmakers was Representative Ro Khanna, who said, "The President needs to come to Congress before launching a strike against the Houthis in Yemen and involving us in another middle east conflict." Watch for more details.
(2024-01-12). Myanmar: Striking Fear: Impacts of State Administration Council (SAC) shelling on villagers' lives in Southeast Burma (January to October 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Gaza War Expands As US, UK Warplanes Bomb Houthi Strongholds In Yemen. expose-news.com Reuters and VOA are reported that US and UK warplanes have begun striking Houthi targets in Yemen, in what marks the first major regional expansion of the Gaza war. According to Politico: The U.S. …
(2024-01-12). Tactical Missiles Corporation scales up high precision weapons production. tass.com "Boris Obnosov stressed that it became possible on account of expanding and upgrading production facilities, increasing the headcount, improving labor productivity and shifting to the 24/7 work schedule," the ministry noted…
(2024-01-12). Government to launch programme aimed at encouraging active citizenry. sanews.gov.za Government to launch programme aimed at encouraging active citizenry | Citizens in the country can look forward to the airing of a brand new show on their tele's – set to educate, inspire and connect with South Africans about issues that affect their daily lives. | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is set to launch a 13 episode Advertiser Funded Programme (AFP) called 'Citizens Connect', to be broadcast on SABC 2, starting Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 8: 30 pm. | "This collaboration with SABC 2 is a testament to government's commitment to reach a diverse audience and deliver impactful con…
(2024-01-12). This Emerging Green Technology Could Decarbonize Buildings and Provide Good Union Jobs. inthesetimes.com
(2024-01-12). Royal Diriyah Opera House, cultural jewel of the future. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Opera houses in the Arab world have long been seen as symbols of sophistication and cultural refinement, offering audiences the finest performances. From the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo, the first of its kind in the region, to the newly constructed Royal Diriyah Opera House in Riyadh, these venues have become iconic fixtures of the Arab world.The Royal Diriyah Opera House, scheduled to open in 2028, is a state-of-the-art performing center designed by the architectural firm Snohetta in collaboration with Syn Architects. The 46,000-square-meter opera house will include four venues and seat up to 3500…
(2024-01-12). Door plug blowout exposes government collaboration with Boeing's profit-before-safety strategy. wsws.org As details continue to emerge about the door plug failure on an Alaska Airlines flight last Friday, it is becoming increasingly clear that airline safety has been repeatedly subordinated to the profit interests of the $135 billion Boeing Company, with the assistance of the US political and regulatory establishment.
(2024-01-12). South Africa ex-President Zuma, disgraced ally team up in election blow to ANC. firstpost.com South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma and graft-tainted former top ruling party official Ace Magashule on Friday announced a political alliance ahead of elections, in a blow to the embattled African National Congress. | Zuma, aged 81, and Magashule, a former ANC secretary-general and a close ally, revealed their intention to unveil joint plans for their political collaboration. | Despite facing corruption allegations that led to their dismissal from prominent positions, both individuals have established separate political parties in anticipation of the general elections scheduled between May and August this year…
(2024-01-12). Stop the war on Yemen! iacenter.org January 11, 2024 The International Action Center condemns the U.S. and British imperialist governments for their unjustifiable attacks on Yemen Jan. 11. This latest aggression is a direct expansion of the genocidal war they have been collaborating with in Gaza. It coincides with the charges of that genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa. Emergency demo in Times Square, New York City, Jan. 11, 2024. PHOTO: Jason Cohen This attack on Yemen exposes the lies from the Biden administration about taking every step to avoid expanding the war in the region. Once again after…
(2024-01-12). Nobel winner Ernaux backs Germany boycott over Palestine ban. newarab.com 
Nobel Prize for Literature winner The French author was
(2024-01-12). Who are the Houthis? A simple guide to the Yemeni group. aljazeera.com The Houthis have been in a decade-long civil war and say their attacks are in opposition to Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-01-12). 2 000 new waste management job opportunities in Mbombela. sanews.gov.za 2 000 new waste management job opportunities in Mbombela | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Makhotso Sotyu, has launched the Cleaning and Greening Programme for the City of Mbombela with 2 000 new job opportunities in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. | Delivering the keynote address on Thursday, the Deputy Minister explained how the programme tackles poverty and unemployment while ensuring that the environment is clean and protected. | According to the department, illegal dumping and littering are some of the most common problems in South Africa that affect all municipalities, irrespective…
(2024-01-12). Seattle Shuts Down I-5 To Say No Business As Usual During Genocide! popularresistance.org Seattle, WA — On Saturday, January 6, around 1000 activists and community members joined together for a rally and march that began at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Seattle in Capitol Hill. Starbucks has continued to attack its workers organizing unions across the company and attacked Starbucks Workers United for showing solidarity with the people of Palestine. | In a rousing speech, organizers condemned the union busting activities of Starbucks and the role corporate America plays in supporting the U.S.-back Israeli genocide of Palestinians. However, they also made it clear that this movement's primary…
(2024-01-12). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Childcare workers across India continue fight for a living wage; Bangladeshi garment workers protest for agreed pay rise; Sri Lankan health sector workers strike for "special" allowance; Australia: New South Wales power transmission workers strike for better pay…
(2024-01-12). Britain bombs Yemen alongside US with no parliamentary discussion and Labour's total support. wsws.org Workers in the UK went to bed Thursday with the news having broken just a few hours earlier, around 7pm, that a cabinet meeting had been called to discuss military action in Yemen and woke to the news that airstrikes had been carried out around midnight.
(2024-01-12). Alcoa to shut down West Australian alumina refinery, destroying more than 1,000 jobs. wsws.org The Australian Workers Union is seeking to preside over an orderly closure of the Kwinana refinery, presenting the closure as a foregone conclusion that cannot be opposed.
(2024-01-12). International financial markets hail first year of Brazil's Lula government. wsws.org Workers in several sectors of the federal public administration are already responding to the Lula government's austerity policy with strikes and walkouts.
(2024-01-12). Automation jobs bloodbath is underway at UPS: Seven facts workers need to know. wsws.org New technologies are being rolled out which can eliminate almost all of the work inside the warehouses. The jobs of nearly 200,000 part-timers at UPS are at risk.
(2024-01-12). Taking your side for a century: People's World turns 100. peoplesworld.org 
The strongest weapon the ruling class possesses is its control of the press—its domination of the sources through which people get their information. A hundred years ago, a group of radical workers and Marxist writers launched a publication they hoped would break the monopoly that bosses and their hired media mouthpieces had in deciding what …
(2024-01-12). Insorgiamo: The story of how workers of an Italian factory are creating history. mronline.org 
Laid-off workers of the former GKN plant in Campi Bisenzio, who have been leading a 900-day long struggle, have proposed to take over the plant by forming a cooperative to facilitate futuristic production.
(2024-01-12). UK Labour MPs visit Israel in 'show of solidarity'. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). Global unemployment will rise in 2024: ILO. ecns.cn Joblessness and the jobs gap have both fallen below pre-pandemic levels but global unemployment will rise this year, and growing inequalities are causes for concern, an International Labour Organization report said.
(2024-01-12). Green Billionaires Fund Influential New Labour Net Zero Group. dailysceptic.org Labour Party political elites in the UK are flocking to support a new green campaigning group, Labour Climate and Environment Forum, to drive forward the Net Zero agenda, and once again it's funded by green billionaires.
(2024-01-12). US, Britain launch strikes against Houthis in Yemen. geo.tv 
Britain's ministry of defense said that early indications are that the Houthis' ability to threaten merchant shipping has taken a blow…
(2024-01-12). US and UK launch strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. aljazeera.com Rebel group calls the Western attacks 'barbaric', says it will continue to target ships linked to Israel amid Gaza war.
(2024-01-12). Yemen's Houthis Threaten 'High Price' for US, UK Massive Strikes. sputnikglobe.com The US and Britain have already launched 23 strikes on targets in four Yemeni provinces, local authorities told Sputnik. President Biden confirmed US and allied military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, called them a response to a threat to freedom of navigation.
(2024-01-12). Yemen's enigmatic Houthi leader is fierce battlefield commander. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). NHS Junior Doctors fight on after longest strike. internationalviewpoint.org "Consequently junior doctors' struggle for a decent, fair wage is also part of a more general campaign to build an NHS that is fit for purpose and that can respond to all these growing needs." | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Houthis vow to retaliate if US, UK deliver air strikes on Yemen. tass.com The Times reporter Steven Swinford wrote that the US and the UK were preparing to strike Houthi military facilities in the coming hours…
(2024-01-12). Houthis pledge to attack US, UK bases if military operation broadens. tass.com "If Washington and London broaden their military activities, we will deliver a strike on their bases in the region," Abdullah Ben Amer said…
(2024-01-12). Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip kill dozens of people in past day. tass.com Israeli airstrikes also killed nine people in a residential area east of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza…
(2024-01-12). US ready to take additional measures to protect its troops, global trade — Biden. tass.com In the statement, Biden officially confirmed reports of massed air strikes on targets in Yemen…
(2024-01-12). Dem, GOP Lawmakers say Biden had no authority to launch Yemen strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle tonight are lambasting the Biden administration for not getting Congressional approval before moving ahead with
(2024-01-12). Joint US-UK Assault on Houthis: Here's the Latest. sputnikglobe.com Houthi leader Mohammed al-Bukhaiti pledged on Friday that the UK and the US would "soon realize" that the strikes on Yemen were "the greatest folly in their history."
(2024-01-12). Oil Rallies As US, UK Strike Houthis, Stocks Mixed After US CPI. latintimes.com Oil prices surged Friday after US and UK forces launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen following attacks on ships in the Red Sea, fuelling worries about a wider conflict in the crude-rich region.
(2024-01-12). Who are Yemen's Houthis and why did the US & UK strike them. newarab.com 
The international community is split after the US and UK forces said they bombed Houthi rebel sites in Yemen following weeks of attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea, which have The Houthis say they are targeting vess…
(2024-01-12). US, UK strike Houthi positions near Hudaida — TV. tass.com
(2024-01-12). Biden announces joint strikes in Yemen to safeguard maritime security. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- US President Joe Biden declared a successful joint operation with Britain and the support of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, targeting specific sites in Yemen.These strikes aimed at neutralizing Houthi rebel positions that posed a threat to the freedom of navigation in the region, particularly in the Red Sea.President Biden emphasized that the Houthi rebels had used the targeted locations to endanger the safety of American forces and civilian sailors navigating through these crucial maritime routes.The defensive action was framed as a direct response to the escalating Houthi attacks in…
(2024-01-12). Former Syrian general to face Swedish court for alleged war crimes. newarab.com 
A former Mohammed Hamo, 65, who lives in Sweden, is accused of having participated in the call for indiscriminate strikes in and around the cities o…
(2024-01-12). Dem, GOP Lawmakers say Biden had no authority to launch Yemen strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2024-01-12). US, UK strikes targeted over 10 Houthi facilities — CNN. tass.com According to the report, the choice of targets was justified by the need to weaken Houthi capabilities for attacking ships in the Red Sea…
(2024-01-12). US, UK Trying to Distract From Genocide in Gaza by Strikes in Yemen – Houthi Member. sputnikglobe.com DOHA (Sputnik) – The US and the UK are trying to divert attention from the genocide in the Gaza Strip with ill-conceived airstrikes against the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in Yemen, Hezam al-Asad, a member of the movement's political bureau, said on Friday.
(2024-01-12). UK, US strikes on Yemen to not go unanswered — Houthi spokesman. tass.com Yahya Saria also warned that the Houthis would attack targets both on land and at sea following the strikes by Western forces…
(2024-01-12). US, UK air strikes hit Yemen as fallout from Gaza war grows. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). US and UK target several locations in Yemen in early morning strikes. peoplesdispatch.org The US claimed the attacks were in response to the Houthis targeting ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis, who have been carrying out attacks against ships bound to Israel, vowed retaliation…
(2024-01-12). France says Houthis are responsible for escalation in the Red Sea. devdiscourse.com France reaffirmed its condemnation of Houthi strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, calling for those to stop immediately in the wake of attacks launched by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen.
(2024-01-12). Red Sea shipping disrupted after US-UK strikes: reports. newarab.com 
Reports indicate that shipping activities in the Red Sea have been disrupted following intense air strikes by the US and Britain. | The airstrikes follow a series of attacks by Houthi forces on Red Sea shipping that aimed at pressuring Israel to cease its military actions in Gaza. | An airbase, airports, and a military camp were the main targets of Friday's strikes, as reported by the Houthi rebels' Al-Masirah TV station. This was confirmed by AFP correspondents and witnesses who also confirmed hearing the bombardment. | Meanwhile, Israel is set to present its defence on Friday at the International Court of Ju…
(2024-01-12). UK, US to deliver air strikes on Houthi facilities in coming hours. tass.com According to The Times reporter Steven Swinford, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has briefed members of the UK Cabinet "on imminent military intervention this evening"
(2024-01-12). Will Crossing the Rubicon in Yemen Expose U.S. and U.K. Weakness? sonar21.com 
Yemen's Taiz Airport | Besides discussing the latest escalation in Yemen, with the U.S. and U.K. carrying out airstrikes against targets in a Yemeni port city Al-Hudaydah and Sana'a, I am posting today's intel roundtable with Ray McGovern and Judge Napolitano as well as my chat with Ania K. | I recall my boss at State Counter Terrorism — retired USMC Colonel Dick Gannon — saying, "You can't fix stupid." The U.S. and U.K. airstrikes on Yemen are absolutely stupid and is likely to ignite a spiral of violence that will leave Americans and Brits dead. The cable news shows absolutely love this story. T…
(2024-01-12). UK premier describes strikes on Yemen as limited and proportionate. tass.com "The Royal Air Force has carried out targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen," Rishi Sunak said…
(2024-01-12). USA and Britain launch military strikes in Yemen; Houthis retaliate. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation, the United States and Britain have initiated military aggression against Yemen. Airstrikes, conducted by warplanes, warships, and submarines, targeted multiple locations in Sana'a, Sa'dah, Taiz, Dhamar, Hajjah, and Hodeida, causing massive explosions, as documented in videos circulating on social media. The military intervention is justified by the U.S. and Britain as a response to prevent Houthi forces from obstructing international maritime routes. The Houthis had earlier declared support for the people of Gaza and vowed to block ships either owned by or heading to Israel…
(2024-01-12). KRG teachers extend strike amid unpaid October salaries. newarab.com 
In the While Erbil and Duhok provinces are unaffected, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) fa…
(2024-01-12). Will US and UK strikes on Houthis in Yemen spread the Gaza conflict in the region? channelnewsasia.com The two countries launched the strikes on Thursday (Jan 11), the first against the Iran-backed group since it started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late last year.
(2024-01-12). Train drivers in Germany strike for better wages and shorter working hours. wsws.org In this struggle, train drivers confront not only the management of national carrier Deutsche Bahn and the government, but the leadership of their own union who are doing everything to prevent an all-out strike.
(2024-01-12). Has Biden violated the US Constitution by bombing Yemen? aljazeera.com Lawmakers say Biden should have sought permission from Congress before launching strikes on 16 Houthi sites.
(2024-01-12). Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 98. aljazeera.com The US and UK have carried out retaliatory strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen. Here is the latest:…
(2024-01-12). US and UK launch air strikes against Yemen's Houthis. aljazeera.com US and UK forces have launched strikes against Yemen's Houthis in response to the group's attacks on Red Sea shipping.
(2024-01-12). Yemen: Houthi militia threaten revenge against US, UK amid global uproar. firstpost.com The strikes by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen has led to a dramatic regional widening of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and has drawn sharp reactions from several nations. | The Iran-backed militia threatened both countries with dire consequences just hours after the US and British armies in Yemen started airstrikes in Houthi-controlled portions of the country in an attempt to thwart attacks on ships in the Red Sea. | Member of the Houthi Supreme Political Council Mohammed Ali al-Houthi called the strikes on Yemen "barbaric," and Hussein al-Ezzi, the Houthi deputy…
(2024-01-12). Biden Warns Houthis Of Further Steps After US, UK Strikes. latintimes.com President Joe Biden said Thursday that US and British air strikes against Yemen's Houthis were "defensive" and warned of further measures if the Iran-backed rebels keep attacking ships in the Red Sea.
(2024-01-12). Denmark supports strikes against Houthis in Yemen. devdiscourse.com Denmark, home to shipping company Maersk, fully supports the U.S. and British strikes against Yemen's Houthis, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in a statement on Friday.
(2024-01-12). Anti-war activists in New York City, Washington protest US, UK strikes in Yemen. firstpost.com A small group of anti-war demonstrators gathered late on Thursday outside the White House and in Times Square, New York City, to express their disapproval of US and British attacks against Houthi military targets in Yemen, claiming that the action threatened to escalate the conflict in Gaza. | In reaction to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which the movement claims is a show of solidarity for Palestinians under Israeli blockade in Hamas-ruled Gaza, the United States and Britain conducted air and naval operations. | Chanting phrases like "hands off Gaza," "hands off Yemen," and "hands off the Middle East,"
(2024-01-12). Oil prices up amid US-British strikes in Yemen. tass.com The price of Brent oil reached $79.18 per barrel, while the price of WTI stood at $73.69…
(2024-01-12). Kremlin condemns US, British strikes on Yemen — spokesman. tass.com When speaking about Houthi attacks on international commercial ships, Dmitry Peskov noted: "We have repeatedly called on the Houthis to abandon this practice because we believe it is extremely wrong"
(2024-01-12). US, UK completed their strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen — US official. tass.com It is reported that US and British forces attacked radars, missile launch sites and coastal observation posts…
(2024-01-12). Horror After Horror Laid Bare: Remember Us. commondreams.org 
In their historic case against "the ongoing slaughter of the people of Gaza," South Africa opened its presentation at the Hague with what rights experts deemed "chilling" and "devastating" evidence of Israel's genocidal intent in "an exceptionally brutal military campaign" – from vast civilian deaths of mostly women and children to massive infrastructure destruction to looming starvation. A grim reminder: As they spoke, and today, and tomorrow, the atrocities – bolstered by U.S. funds – fester unchecked. In "compellingly
(2024-01-12). US Strikes on Yemen are Reckless and Unconstitutional. commondreams.org In response to the United States'
(2024-01-12). U.S., Britain strike Houthis in Yemen; Israel to counter genocide accusations at UN court. haaretz.com Britain, U.S. strike Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after months of attacks on Red Sea shipping ‚ñ Qatar close to finalizing deal with Hamas to transfer medicine to Israeli hostages in Gaza ‚ñ Israel's High Court rejects petition to oust Netanyahu due to war ‚ñ Israel foils ISIS attack planned by two East Jerusalem residents ‚ñ IDF finds forensic evidence that Hamas held hostages in newly uncovered tunnel under Khan Yunis ‚ñ Blinken says Israel working with region, creating path to Palestinian state, will isolate Iran…
(2024-01-12). Erdogan responds to US and UK airstrikes in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – President Erdogan has shared his perspective on the airstrikes conducted by the United States and the United Kingdom on Houthi targets in Yemen.Accusing them of disproportionate force, Erdogan criticized the actions, alleging a desire to turn the Red Sea into a bloodbath. He asserted that the Houthis are effectively defending themselves against the military intervention by the US and the UK.President Erdogan delivered his comments following Friday prayers, expressing concerns about the perceived imbalance in the use of force. Drawing parallels with the situation in Israel and Palestine, he underscored…
(2024-01-12). Red Sea Strikes: US and UK hit back at Houthi targets! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a rapid response to Houthi assaults on commercial vessels amid Israeli-Gaza tensions, the United States and the United Kingdom have initiated airstrikes in Yemen. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have both issued statements, challenging the Houthi actions and calling for a halt to attacks on Red Sea ships. Yemen's Deputy Foreign Minister affiliated with the Houthis, Hussin Al-Ezzi, issued a stern warning, emphasizing that the UK and the U.S. would face consequences for their overt aggression.The decision to launch airstrikes came after an emergency cabinet meeting convened by UK…
(2024-01-12). UK PM Rishi Sunak says RAF conducted 'targeted strikes' against Houthi rebel sites, calls it 'proportionate action'. firstpost.com UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the Royal Air Force has conducted targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, calling it "limited, necessary and proportionate action in self-defence." | Rishi Sunak said the UK will always stand up for "freedom of navigation and the free flow of trade." He stated that the Houthis, despite the repeated warnings from the international community, continue to conduct attacks in the Red Sea, including against UK and US warships just this week. | Sunak's statement comes after US military forces, along with the United Kingdom and with support…
(2024-01-12). Sunak Confirms UK Air Force Carried Out Airstrikes Against Houthi Positions in Yemen. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, January 12 (Sputnik) – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Friday that the air force of the United Kingdom carried out airstrikes against positions of the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in Yemen.
(2024-01-12). IN BFIEF: US, UK deliver strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. tass.com The Houthi movement vowed retaliation to any potential attack by the United States and the United Kingdom…
(2024-01-12). Houthis to continue attacking ships in Red Sea despite US, UK strikes on Yemen. tass.com The armed forces of the United States and the United Kingdom delivered strikes on positions held by the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen in the early hours of Friday…
(2024-01-12). US, Britain carry out 73 strikes on Yemen — Houthi spokesman. tass.com Last night, the armed forces of the United States and the United Kingdom delivered air strikes on positions held by the Ansar Allah (Houthi) rebel movement in several Yemeni cities…
(2024-01-12). Crude oil prices jump 4% as tankers avoid Red Sea after US-UK strikes on Houthis. firstpost.com The overnight air and sea strikes by the United States and Britain on Houthi targets in Yemen have diverted course of oil tankers from the Red Sea which has now resulted to surge of 4 per cent in crude oil prices on Friday. | Brent crude futures were up $3.16, or 4.1 per cent, at $80.57 a barrel at 1124 GMT (around 4: 30 pm IST), while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed $3.05, or 4.2 per cent, to $75.07. | Both benchmarks were on path for a second straight weekly rise. | After the US and UK strikes, market concerns have risen with investors expecting that the Israel-Hamas war may widen into a broader…
(2024-01-12). US and UK Bomb Dozens of Sites in Yemen. news.antiwar.com The US and the UK on Thursday night launched strikes against more than a dozen sites in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, where the majority of Yemenis live, in a move that risks escalating the situation in the Middle East into a major regional war. A US official told CNN that the strikes were launched by …
(2024-01-12). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 98: Israel claims 'self defense' at ICJ, as U.S. and U.K. launch air strikes on Yemen. mondoweiss.net 
Facing charges of genocide, Israel claims "self-defense" in front of the ICJ, as world powers strike Yemeni rebel group in the name of protecting global trade. Meanwhile, Israel continues to bomb and shoot Palestinians.
(2024-01-12). The Future of Anesthesia Drugs Market in the United States: Growth, Innovation, and Key Players. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). The Rise in Dog Bite Incidents: A Public Health Concern. medriva.com In recent times, a disturbing trend has emerged. Surgeons across the nation are reporting an alarming increase in the number of dog bite injuries being treated daily. This surge in dog attacks not only raises concerns about public safety, but it also puts a strain on our healthcare system. As a society, we must strive…
(2024-01-12). Community Backlash Over Conversion of Dental Surgery into Residential Flats: A Struggle for Healthcare Accessibility. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Digital Health Innovations at CES 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine. medriva.com Overview of CES 2024 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 is currently underway, showcasing innovations from various industries, including automotive and food tech. Yet, our primary focus is on the digital health and future of medicine sector. The event promises to introduce exciting technological advancements, providing a glimpse into the future of healthcare and medicine….
(2024-01-12). Addressing the Concerns Over 'Incredibly Low' COVID and Flu Vaccination Rates. medriva.com Low Vaccination Rates: A Crucial Concern The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently expressed its concern over the 'incredibly low' COVID and flu vaccination rates, despite the surge in cases across the globe. This worrying trend is putting enormous pressure on healthcare systems, especially in the winter season when respiratory illnesses tend to rise. The…
(2024-01-12). BREAKING: Protests Held Tonight at the White House & Times Square. answercoalition.org 
Photo: Demonstration tonight outside of the White House | Within two hours of the attack on Yemen by the United States and UK, protests called by the ANSWER Coalition were held outside the White House and at Times Square in New York City to demand: U.S. hands off Yemen now! Demonstrators raised their voice against this act of aggression that is aimed at helping Israel continue its assault on Gaza. | Photo: Protest tonight in Times Square in New York City | The Pentagon war machine wants to punish Yemen for refusing to allow the waters off their coast to be used to sustain the genocid…
(2024-01-12). Ban The War Criminals From King Day Celebrations. popularresistance.org The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. His birthday became an official federal holiday in 1983 and predictably the understanding of the significance of his work is worse due to the designation of this supposed honor. | King's assassination on April 4, 1968, was one of the most public attacks on the liberation movement. His death was followed by decades-long imprisonment of other liberation fighters, the mass incarceration system, and the creation of a buffer class for the purposes of cooptation. All of these issues should be the subject of remembrance and discussion instead of the maud…
(2024-01-12). What Israel Faces At The Hague. popularresistance.org But in political terms the 84-page document that South Africa submitted to the Court represents the most powerful indictment of Israeli genocide that has been available to the public thus far. | It not only documents the genocidal consequences of the Israeli massive bombing and siege of Gaza, but presents a complete file of official Israeli professions of determination to carry out genocide against the Palestinians population of the Gaza strip.
(2024-01-12). France's new foreign minister enabled Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net Key lobbyist excuses slaughter of civilians.
(2024-01-12). The Gasmen of Holman Prison: If at First You Don't Kill, Try, Try to Kill Again. counterpunch.org 
The first time the State of Alabama tried to kill Kenneth Eugene Smith, he was strapped to the death gurney for four agonizing hours, while lawyers for the state scrambled to overturn a federal appeals court injunction that had halted the planned execution earlier in the day on the grounds that Alabama's method of execution might violate Smith's rights against cruel and unusual punishment.
(2024-01-12). South Africa Makes Its Genocide Case Against Israel at The Hague. scheerpost.com 
By Sam Husseini / Substack "For the New Year, Global Solidarity to Save Palestine: Backing South Africa" has had several updates. See some of my initial thoughts on the South African oral arguments here. South Africa Genocide Case Against Israel Jeremy Scahill reports: "On Thursday, South Africa will present its historic case before the International Court of …
(2024-01-12). John Pilger fought for the truth and for Assange's freedom. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-12). Historical Roots: Exploring the Long-Term Zionist Plan for Demographic Control. mintpressnews.com Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain.
(2024-01-12). Israel's Goal Of Expelling Palestinians From Gaza Is Closer To Reality. popularresistance.org Once considered a fringe pipe dream, the once taboo idea of Israelis recolonizing portions of Gaza has been reinvigorated after Hamas' October 7 attack and the subsequent Israeli war on the embattled Palestinian territory, which has killed more than 22,000 Palestinians, internally displaced more than 1.9 million, and reduced the majority of the Strip into rubble. | Just as 2024 began, Israeli politicians renewed calls to recolonize Gaza, and recent remarks from Israeli lawmakers coupled with a new settler-colonist campaign suggest that Israeli annexation of the beleaguered Palestinian territory has been adopted a…
(2024-01-12). Somaliland's unraveling hastened by Ethiopia port lease deal. peoplesdispatch.org The unraveling of Somaliland, a The unionist forces in its western region of Awdal, who were already organizing a struggle to liberate themselves from the self-declared republic and reunite with Som…
(2024-01-12). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let it Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2024-01-12). Ecuador In Crisis: A Country Broken By Neoliberalism. popularresistance.org People across the world were shocked to see a drug gang waving rifles and grenades in the TC Television studios in Guayaquil, and the scene was perhaps the cinematic peak of successive days of explosions, riots, lootings, shootings, car explosions, and widespread panic that has paralyzed the country. | However, the shocking and unprecedented episode on the public channel in Guayaquil—and the events that preceded and followed it—are just the latest chapter in a spiral of organized violence that has lasted for about five years and that has metastasized in the last two. It is the sad metamorphosis of a c…
(2024-01-12). South Africa Presents The Case Against Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org The opening salvo of South Africa's legal bid to hold Israel accountable for genocide in Gaza rang out this morning in a crowded courtroom in The Hague. | The State of Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza, lawyers for the Republic of South Africa told the International Court of Justice, gathered in the ornate chambers of The Hague's Peace Palace. | Standing at a podium in front of the Court's fifteen judges, supplemented by judges ad hoc Aharon Barak (Israel) and Dikgang Ernest Moseneke (South Africa), and in front of a battery of lawyers…
(2024-01-12). Oman Seizes Drones Bound For UAE-Backed Forces In Yemen. popularresistance.org Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones hidden in a truck from the UAE heading for Yemen on 10 January. | "The Directorate General of Customs seized a truck at the Hafeet crossing loaded with wireless drones coming by transit system from the United Arab Emirates heading to the Republic of Yemen," said the customs authorities. | "Customs inspectors were able to discover the shipments hidden professionally in places specially prepared for smuggling them in the truck. The concerned authorities began investigating the case in order to complete the rest of the legal procedures against the suspects," the…
(2024-01-12). From Gaza to Congo: On Zionism and the Unlearned History of Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain. On January 3, it was revealed that the far-right Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu is actively discussing proposals to expel millions of Palestinians to African countries, in
(2024-01-12). Controversial mobilization bill withdrawn from Ukrainian parliament. tass.com The Ukrainian authorities have encountered numerous difficulties with army recruitment…
(2024-01-12). Why I believe what I believe about the Chinese Revolution: The Second Newsletter (2024). mronline.org I have tried not only to provide some facts to guide our discussion but also to thread them into the theory of socialism that I believe is most attractive.
(2024-01-12). Blasts heard in Yemeni cities of Sana'a, Sa'dah, Hudaydah, Taizz and Dhamar — TV. tass.com
(2024-01-12). UNSC resolution 'encourages Israel's crimes in Palestine': Yemen. new.thecradle.co
(2024-01-12). CARTOONS: Beware the man with the chicken tikka tan! independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-12). The Great Wave. counterpunch.org 
Bainbridge Island, Washington. It was 1973. I was eight years old and Hollywood was into disaster movies. Somehow, I fibbed my way with a friend and his teenage, baby-sitting sister into a matinee screening of the Poseidon Adventure. There was only one movie house on Bainbridge Island when I grew up there. The Lynwood Theatre
(2024-01-12). Beyond bricks and mortar: Decoding the BJP's political alchemy with the Ram Mandir for 2024. muslimmirror.com By Mohd Ziyaullah Khan Following the victories in the assembly polls in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, the BJP is now aiming for an "unprecedented majority" in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a recent meeting, senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi, devised key strategies for the elections. However, one …
(2024-01-12). 'I didn't care about being Jewish until I took a Birthright trip to Israel. Then my whole world changed'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion airport: An American who decided to become a rabbi after encountering a series of prophets, and an Israeli family taking a break after the father completes months of reserve duty in Gaza…
(2024-01-12). Canadian government lobbies WHO to include climate change in the definition of a pandemic emergency. expose-news.com According to the Canadian government, the World Health Organisation's "new instrument" to control populations in the event of an infectious disease outbreak should be expanded so it is an "all-hazards approach." As …
(2024-01-12). China issues warning about Taiwan election as 'choice between peace and war,' expert says. tass.com Gregory Coutaz stressed that, in addition to political statements, China also uses trade and economic sanctions to influence public opinion in Taiwan…
(2024-01-12). Boots, Banksy, Piano: Elton John Puts Items Up For Auction. latintimes.com Music icon Elton John has put a variety of personal items up for auction at Christie's in New York, including monogrammed silver leather platform boots, a grand piano and a triptych by street artist Banksy.
(2024-01-12). Over 600 beneficiaries in Mpumalanga receive title deeds. sanews.gov.za Over 600 beneficiaries in Mpumalanga receive title deeds | The New Year began on a high note for 619 beneficiaries of government-subsidised homes who have received their long-awaited title deeds in Tekwane South in the City of Mbombela in Mpumalanga. | This as Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete, led a delegation on a two-day service delivery programme in the province. | The two leaders also engaged with contractors, developers and members of the community, amongst others. | The meeting focused on opportunities in the human settlement sector, while discussions focused on…
(2024-01-12). Since Time Immemorial, We Have Shared the Land with Wolves and Bears: They Deserve Our Protection. counterpunch.org 
For the Nimiipuu people, protecting wolves and grizzly bears is akin to protecting a family member. According to our law, every animal has a vital place in this world. When we disrupt that, we upset the entire balance within an ecosystem. We believe strongly in the sacredness of all life. Since time immemorial, we have
(2024-01-12). Exploring Your Destiny: Daily Horoscope – January 13, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Curious about what your horoscope predictions will be for January 13, 2024? What's in store for you in your horoscope, astronomer? Let's find out.ShutterstockExploring Your Destiny: Daily Horoscope – January 13, 2024: Aries (March 21 – April 19): Tomorrow, you might experience a rush of energy and enthusiasm that will push you forward in both personal and professional endeavors. Embrace this positive momentum and use it to tackle any challenges that come your way. Do also take some time for yourself to engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): P…
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Musi Rawas Utara (South Sumatera) (10 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Sanctions, Leverage, and Venezuelan Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com By Ricardo Vaz — Jan 3, 2024 | The US' economic coercive measures severely constrain Venezuela's ability to negotiate with foreign corporations, VA's Ricardo Vaz explains | On October 18, 2023, the Biden administration eased select The move sparked unrealistic expectations for…
(2024-01-12). Local Outcry Over the Proposed Conversion of Durham's Only NHS Dental Practice into Student Flats. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Al-Shabab terrorists burn captured UN helicopter in Somalia. tass.com The federal authorities of Somalia are searching for the hostages…
(2024-01-12). Indore: Hindutva outfits make schoolgirls take pledge against 'Love Jihad'. ummid.com In an already charged communal atmosphere prevailing in the country, the Hindutva organisations in Madhya Pradesh recently held Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Indore, wherein schoolgirls were made to take oath not to marry outside their religion.
(2024-01-12). Kiviet visits Lebombo border post. sanews.gov.za Kiviet visits Lebombo border post | Public Service and Administration Minister, Noxolo Kiviet and her Deputy, Dr Chana Pilane-Majake have visited the Lebombo port of entry as part of a service delivery outreach engagement. | "The purpose of the ministerial visit was to get information and insights into the operations of the border under the Border Management Authority (BMA)," the Ministry of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) said of Thursday's Ministerial visit. | According to the DPSA, the border post between South Africa and Mozambique is one of the busiest in the country and is managed…
(2024-01-12). RJD Muslim leader reads out Hanuman Chalisa in public meeting. muslimmirror.com A RJD Muslim leader read out the Hanuman Chalisa at a public meeting in Bettiah city in Bihar's West Champaran district on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, RJD minority wing leader Sadik Khan said: "Some people are creating differences in the name of temple and mosque in the country and dividing Hindu and Muslim for vote …
(2024-01-12). How to Live with Uncertainty. whyy.org
(2024-01-12). Donald Trump's civil fraud trial concludes with accusations of 'political agenda'. geo.tv 
Trump accuses President Biden of masterminding legal actions and criminal prosecutions against him…
(2024-01-12). Israel rejects genocide accusations at World Court. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). 2023 Inflation Tops 211 Percent In Economic Crisis-torn Argentina. latintimes.com Argentina's annual inflation surged beyond 200 percent in 2023, the statistics agency said Thursday, as the country grapples with an economic crisis new President Javier Milei has vowed to address by slashing state spending.
(2024-01-12). Delhi Nursery Admission 2024-25 First List Today; How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2024-25 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 12, 2024, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2024-01-12). Highlights From CES: Talking Heads, Airlifts And Checkpoints For Pets. latintimes.com Whether dreaming of an artificial friend available around the clock, lifting off from traffic jams or doing without your cat's dead bird "gifts," CES inventors have no shortage of imagination.
(2024-01-12). McIlroy shakes off quadruple-bogey to stay ahead in Dubai. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Price of Brent oil surpasses $80 per barrel, first time since December 27, 2023. tass.com WTI oil also grew by 1.87% to $74.78…
(2024-01-12). Israel Faces Justice in The Hague. counterpunch.org The three hours of oral arguments by the six members of the South African legal team on the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice on the genocide case initiated against Israel by South Africa were highly professional and impressive. In 2020, in the genocide case brought by Gambia against Myanmar, the
(2024-01-12). Syrian regime used incendiary weapon in Idlib: White Helmets. newarab.com 
The Syrian regime injured four civilians with incendiary weapons on Sunday, 7 January, in the northwestern The use of incendiary weapons is prohibited against civilians and is restricted against combatants under international humanitarian law. | Sunday's attack targeted a school used as a shelter for displaced Syrians, as well as nearby homes. At least one of the ci…
(2024-01-12). Defence Ministry seeks Shs2.5 billion for EACOP security. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is seeking Shs2.5 billion to deploy the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) to secure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This was revealed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Ssempijja who appeared before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Thursday, 11 January …
(2024-01-12). The United States and the Middle East: Hoist On Its Own Petard. counterpunch.org 
"Strategic cooperation" in the Persian Gulf led to U.S.-Israeli agreement on prepositioning U.S. military weaponry and medical gear in Israel; the U.S. Sixth Fleet's use of Israeli ports; and the formation of a committee to arrange joint military exercises. The Reagan administration even resumed the delivery of cluster bombs to the Israeli Defenses Forces (IDF); the Carter administration had stopped such deliveries because Israel was using these weapons illegally against civilians. The Reagan administration increased military assistance to Israel, and concluded a trade agreement with Israel that gave it preferent…
(2024-01-12). U.S. Officials Care More About Protecting Oil Tankers Than Palestinians. counterpunch.org While Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza, the United States is directing a major military operation in the Red Sea, where U.S. warships are maintaining a persistent presence to protect shipping lanes. With its recently launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, the United States is leading a multinational military coalition to occupy the Red Sea and the Bab
(2024-01-12). ICRC and Amani Africa Launch a Policy Brief on Safeguarding the Humanitarian Space in Africa: Analysis of Current State of Affairs and Policy Recommendations. icrc.org Publication | Across Africa, a humanitarian crisis unfolds. Spiraling conflicts, a changing climate, and restrictive government policies cast a long shadow on millions in need.
(2024-01-12). Out and out political event€™: Cong slams BJP over Ram temple consecration ceremony. devdiscourse.com Hitting out at the BJP, the Congress on Friday said the ruling party has made the Ram temple consecration ceremony an "out and out political event" which is being held without taking the advice of shankaracharyas and by disregarding religious procedures.
(2024-01-12). Output volumes at Tactical Missiles Corporation's units up three-fold — ministry. tass.com Latest patterns of high-precision warheads that were put into serial production in 2023, as well as promising samples of arms, were also presented to the minister during the visit, according to the report…
(2024-01-12). 'International Law on trial as much as Israel' — Irish MEPs join rally at ICJ. mronline.org 
Irish members of the European Parliament joined a rally in front of the International Court of Justice at The Hague in support of Palestinians in Gaza, stating that this is a trial on International law as much as Israel.
(2024-01-12). South Africa transitions from apartheid victim to global advocate in Israel case. independent.co.ug 
Moving from apartheid to advocacy, South Africa is pulling its geopolitical heft on the issue of Gaza, launching a genocide case against Israel with a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa's unprecedented move to sue Israel for genocide at the ICJ, inspired by its own …
(2024-01-12). CA Final Nov 2023 Result: Mumbai Twin Sisters Among All India Toppers. ummid.com ICAI CA Final Nov 2023 Results: Sanskruti and Shruti Atul Parolita, 22-year-old twins from Mumbai, have cleared the CA Final November 2023 results announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Tuesday January 09, 2024.
(2024-01-12). Curbing Late Finishes Will Make Tennis More Professional: Murray. latintimes.com Andy Murray has welcomed a move by global tennis bodies to minimise the scourge of late finishes, saying it will make the game "a wee bit" more professional.
(2024-01-12). Egypt denies that fleeing Gazans are forced to pay bribes. newarab.com 
The head of the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS), Diaa Rashwan, stressed that official authorities at the
(2024-01-12). Maha CM Shinde gets Speaker's boost; Murder of democracy, says Sena (UBT). ummid.com Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar Wednesday January 24, 2024 decided in favour of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde saying his faction was the "real Shiv Sena" as it had the support of the majority of the MLAs.
(2024-01-12). Cong says 'Ram Mandir' political project of BJP, RSS; declines inauguration invite. ummid.com The Congress Party declined the invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya sent to party leaders.
(2024-01-12). Fifty years of 'Grievous Angel': Gram Parsons' cosmic country music. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-12). Biden Is Everything People Feared Trump Would Be. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-01-12). The United States and the Middle East: Hoist On Its Own Petard. counterpunch.org "Strategic cooperation" in the Persian Gulf led to U.S.-Israeli agreement on prepositioning U.S. military weaponry and medical gear in Israel; the U.S. Sixth Fleet's use of Israeli ports; and the formation of a committee to arrange joint military exercises. The Reagan administration even resumed the delivery of cluster bombs to the Israeli Defenses Forces (IDF); the Carter administration had stopped such deliveries because Israel was using these weapons illegally against civilians. The Reagan administration increased military assistance to Israel, and concluded a trade agreement with Israel that gave it preferent…
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Tapin (South Kalimantan) (11 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter. sanews.gov.za SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter | Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. | This was as South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. | He said the Israeli actions were reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide 30 years ago. | "We are here, on behalf of South Africa and the global community, to seek justice for the victims, particularly children, women, and the elderly. We believe…
(2024-01-12). US, UK planes bomb Yemeni capital Sana'a — TV. tass.com Sky News Arabia reported that Sana'a International Airport was heavily bombed…
(2024-01-12). Meet the MENA judges presiding over ICJ genocide case. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). UAE postpones trial of Muslim Brotherhood members to Feb 7-8 – WAM. devdiscourse.com The federal court of appeals in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi postponed a hearing into a case it says involves members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood to Feb. 7-8, state news agency WAM reported on Friday.
(2024-01-12). China urges better financing coordination for housing sector. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Polar vortex set to batter US with extreme cold. geo.tv 
Polar vortex is unleashing one of the coldest stretches of winter yet, and USA is bracing for an icy onslaught…
(2024-01-12). Indore school girls asked to pledge against 'Love Jihad' by Hindutva groups. muslimmirror.com 
Hindutva organizations conducted the Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Madhya Pradesh's Indore in a bid to curb the rising cases of 'Love Jihad'. The event witnessed schoolgirls taking a pledge not to marry outside their religion, with a viral video capturing the moment. The girls, echoing a woman's words, vowed not to allow anyone …
(2024-01-12). CRISPR Effectors in Therapeutic Gene Editing: A Path to Safer Personalized Gene Therapies. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Latin American governments condemn wave of violence in Ecuador. pressenza.com Latin American leaders, dismayed by the wave of violence by armed groups, express solidarity with President Daniel Noboa. | By Lizzette Vela | The convulsive situation in Ecuador has provoked a cascade of reactions globally. Latin American governments, dismayed by the wave of violence unleashed by armed groups, express solidarity with President Daniel Noboa. | You can also read: The country of Argentina stood out by…
(2024-01-12). I urge people to undertake cleanliness campaign in temples, pilgrimage centres ahead of Ram temple inauguration: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2024-01-12). Exonerated Wrongful Convictions Clinic Client Ronnie Long Receives $25 Million Settlement. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-12). EV motor maker EuroGroup Laminations to expand production in Mexico. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). The Unfortunate Decline of the Art of Schmoozing. counterpunch.org How important is a personal touch, even at the highest diplomatic levels? "[President Joseph] Biden wished [Chinese leader] Xi's wife, Peng Liyuan, a happy birthday (The two share the same birthday, Nov. 20.)," Robbie Gramer recounted in Foreign Policy. "Xi said he was working so hard he forgot that his wife's birthday was next week
(2024-01-12). The Killing of Gaza's Environment. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-12). SPL to study to make Makkah Grand Mosque access smoother. ummid.com The Saudi Postal and Logistics Services Company (SPL) has been mandated to carry a study for easier and smoother access to the entire premises of the Grand mosque in Makkah, also known as Makkah Haram.
(2024-01-12). Israel Faces Justice in The Hague. counterpunch.org 
The three hours of oral arguments by the six members of the South African legal team on the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice on the genocide case initiated against Israel by South Africa were highly professional and impressive. In 2020, in the genocide case brought by Gambia against Myanmar, the
(2024-01-12). How one North Dakota farmer saved his farm and livelihood using carbon-friendly farming methods. counterpunch.org 
What if there were a way to safely pull billions of tons of carbon out of the atmosphere to substantially reduce or even eliminate global warming? What if this approach costs relatively little and could be used around the world? What if it also put billions of dollars in cash into the hands of countless
(2024-01-12). Jemima Goldsmith's brother Zach Goldsmith banned from driving in UK. geo.tv 
Zach Goldsmith was Minister for State for Asia, Energy, Climate, and Environment until he resigned in June last year as a protest due to the government's position on climate change…
(2024-01-12). Arua priest collapses and dies. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A priest of Arua Diocese, Rev. Fr. Denis Isa Iranya who has been serving as the parish priest of Holy Cross Indriani Pilgrim Centre Catholic Mission in Adjumani district has died after collapsing during a meeting. Fr Iranya passed away at Pioneer Hospital in Arua city on Thursday afternoon …
(2024-01-12). Revenge of the Renegades of the Red Sea. counterpunch.org There is something just absolutely soul crushing about watching a war on live television, especially when all the networks seem to be rooting for the bad guys. However, despite what those jackals on cable news might tell you, what's going on right now in Gaza is not a war, it is a goddamn holocaust and
(2024-01-12). ICJ: Journalism like TNA's underpins Gaza genocide evidence. newarab.com 
South Africa has relied heavily on Middle Eastern reporting amid Western media bias, using sources including The New Arab to build its Hearings at the ICJ began on Thursday with South Africa presenting its case accusing Israel of genocidal acts, and Israel defending…
(2024-01-12). Pressure mounts on Biden over Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Around 200 local and state elected officials in the US have signed a letter to US President Joe Biden urging for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza. Also this week, South Africa began presenting a case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | Just two weeks ago, dozens of international groups came together for a This round of high-profile pressure on the US administration comes as the death toll in Gaz…
(2024-01-12). China's pursuit of new energy facilitates trade, green development. independent.co.ug 
GUANGZHOU | Xinhua | Once renowned for its traditional export products like silk and tea, south China's Guangdong Province has now emerged as a crucial global manufacturing hub as the country continues deepening reform and opening-up, prioritizing high-quality, innovation-driven and eco-friendly development. Guangdong has made remarkable progress in exporting the three major tech-intensive green products, …
(2024-01-12). Fare display using SimplyGo EZ-Link cards 'technically possible' but slow, says LTA. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). The American Way of Life in its Foulest Manifestation. counterpunch.org It is certainly no secret that the United States ensures widespread funding for its "defense" that over many decades has amounted to trillions of dollars and unremitting injury to many critical needs at home. Most citizens have a scant grasp of the extent to which their government has initiated or immersed itself in most wars
(2024-01-12). International Court of Justice Complaint Demonstrates That Israel Is Carrying Out Genocide. strategic-culture.su By Tom CARTER | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | On Thursday and Friday of this week, arguments will…
(2024-01-12). Ten Hag happy as Casemiro, Martinez, Shaw return to training. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Top 10 African trends, developments to watch in 2024. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | There are 54 countries and over 1.4 billion people in Africa, which means there's a lot happening at any given time — and a great deal more, over 365 days. Here are the 10 topics and themes that we think will play a key role in shifting the focus away …
(2024-01-12). Watch: Rabbis storm UN Gen Assembly, asks US to stop vetoing peace. ummid.com Dozens of American Rabbis Tuesday January 09, 2024 stormed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) protesting the Israeli war in Gaza and asking the United States to stop misusing the veto power.
(2024-01-12). Iran seizes oil tanker involved in dispute with US near Oman. geo.tv 
The US condemned what it called an "unlawful seizure" and demanded Iran "immediately release the ship and its crew"
(2024-01-12). Nikki Haley Hopes For Boost From Former Christie Supporters. sputnikglobe.com With the Iowa caucus set to kick off the election season in earnest next week, the question of whether any Republican will rise to seriously challenge former US President Donald Trump is about to get much clearer.
(2024-01-12). Kamel Aïssat acquitted! Solidarity and mobilization won the day. internationalviewpoint.org A judge in Bejaïa has just decided that Professor Kamel Aïssat is acquitted on all charges in the case of the Tala Hamza zinc and lead mine in the Wilaya of Bejaia. | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Prof Ntobeko Ntusi to take over the reigns at the SAMRC. sanews.gov.za Prof Ntobeko Ntusi to take over the reigns at the SAMRC | The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) says it is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Ntobeko Ntusi as its new president and chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2024. | Ntusi will succeed the esteemed Professor Glenda Gray, who has been the SAMRC president for the past 10 years. Her term concludes on 30 June 2024. | The medical research institute has described the incoming president as a distinguished and highly respected figure in the medical community and said he brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role…
(2024-01-12). Why US, Israel want world to believe 'Daesh' behind Terrorist Attack in Iran's Kerman. ummid.com A blame game has been orchestrated by Iran to target Israel for allegedly playing a part in the terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Kerman, last week. Though the Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack, Iranian officials reject it and instead blame Israel for its complicity.
(2024-01-12). Taiwan records approach of 10 Chinese warplanes in past day. tass.com In addition, five balloons flying at altitudes of 5,000 to 8,000 meters were spotted near Taiwan…
(2024-01-12). World's 1st Electric Vehicle powered by Farasis Energy sodium-ion batteries finally here. ummid.com China had unveiled world's first Electric Vehicles powered by sodium-ion batteries – JMEV EV3 (Youth Edition) and Yiwei in December last, promising they will hit the roads in January 2024.
(2024-01-12). Harnessing the Power of g-CN Nanosheets for Tetracycline Removal from Water. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). The "Ghost Budget": How America pays for endless war. mronline.org 
There were three primary drivers of the Ghost Budget: unusual economic conditions, congressional budget dysfunction, and military assertiveness.
(2024-01-12). Bangladesh Tests Ailing Democracy on Ballot. ummid.com ANFREL said it strongly believed that the election in Bangladesh is at risk of lacking genuineness and electoral competitiveness, raising serious questions about its adherence to democratic principles and international election standards that assess the legitimacy of the electoral process.
(2024-01-12). S7 is not flying over Yemen. tass.com Aeroflot group airlines said earlier that they are not using the Yemeni airspace…
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Bandung (West Java) (11 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Dollar unchanged, euro slides to 97.14 rubles on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The dollar exchange rate remained unchanged from Thursday's close, the euro lost 2 kopecks…
(2024-01-12). Alcohol-free Corona Cero to be official Paris beer as AB InBev signs deal. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Comprehensive Measures in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment: A Perspective. medriva.com Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is a complex disease that requires a comprehensive and holistic approach for effective treatment. Dr. Jared Weiss has emphasized the importance of adopting diverse measures to treat early-stage NSCLC in a manner that is both comprehensive and considers the quality of life of the patient. This approach not only enhances…
(2024-01-12). Gaza Mum: Laila El-Haddad on Gaza, food, and Refaat Alareer. newarab.com 
When former Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent, journalist, policy analyst and author Laila also did not expect that some of the book's contributors would no longer be alive today, n…
(2024-01-12). E-bike Craze In High Gear At CES Gadget Fest. latintimes.com Electric bicycle makers at CES touted slick features like ChatGPT as they rode a trend of people wanting to enjoy a breeze in their face without sweat on their brow.
(2024-01-12). UNHCR Burundi Operations Overview, December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Rallying-Sainz leads Dakar as Loeb wins stage six and Al-Attiyah's hopes end. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Philadelphia Art Commission approves work to begin on Harriet Tubman statue. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Art Commission has officially selected the Harriet Tubman statue that will be placed outside City Hall in the coming years. | On Wednesday, the vote was made unanimously, which was needed for the city of Philadelphia to begin the contracting process with artist "Harriet Tubman was a beacon of light at a dark time in our nation's history, and she helped Black people find freedom through the Undergroun…
(2024-01-12). Bullfighting To Return To Mexico City After Legal Battle. latintimes.com Bullfighting will make a comeback in Mexico City this month after a legal tussle led to a more than one-year suspension at the world's largest bullring, organizers announced Thursday.
(2024-01-12). The Mayor of Woodland Hills Is Awakened. counterpunch.org 
Early morning rays streaked through the blinds—translucent and warm—but that wasn't what jolted "The Mayor of Woodland Hills" from slumber, serene, and slumped over in his mechanized wheel-chair. That wasn't what startled him. Not today, not any day. For the inexorable, almost unvarying routine of the Southern California sun—outsized in impact, and unrelenting—burned into the
(2024-01-12). Meet Crown Prince Frederik X, the soon-to-be King of Denmark. geo.tv 
Prince Frederik X will take over from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who recently announced her retirement…
(2024-01-12). 6 Key Reasons Why Mental Health Should Be Prioritized. medriva.com The Importance of Mental Health Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, affecting multiple aspects of our lives. In 2019, approximately 970 million people worldwide suffered from a mental disorder, indicating its global prevalence. Despite its importance, mental health is often overshadowed by physical health, and the stigma associated with mental health…
(2024-01-12). Unsettling Findings: Alarming Prevalence of Sexual Harassment Among Suffolk's Young Population. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Dubai, Bali named Tripadvisor's 'World's Top Destinations 2024'. ummid.com Dubai has retained the No 1 spot for the third consecutive years in the 2024 TripAdvisor 'Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best winners' and remains World's No1 Top Destinations followed by Bali and London.
(2024-01-12). Genocide of Palestinians State Policy Nurtured At Highest Levels: South Africa at ICJ. ummid.com The South African lawyers while initiating the argument at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday January 11, 2024 said the massacre of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is part of a "State Policy" which is nurtured at the highest levels.
(2024-01-12). Online campaign endorsing ICJ case against Israeli Genocide one of most signed. ummid.com The online campaign endorsing the South Africa petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to hold Israel accountable for the massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has become one of the most signed on change.org.
(2024-01-12). Between three fires: Taiwan to vote in 'peace and war' election on January 13. tass.com The outcome of the vote could be a game-changer for both the political landscape in Taiwan and for how the situation in the Asia-Pacific may evolve…
(2024-01-12). Microgrant to help this Philly Black-owned electrical business snag federal contracts. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? James Eley remembers tagging along with his stepfather, a residential electrician by trade, when he was about 12 years old in the early 1970s in Philadelphia. | "Reluctantly, at the time," Eley chuckled as he sat at the front of a mahogany conference table in a temporary office space near Penn Treaty Park. His regular office was under construction and not suitable for guests. | But then, as he got older, he began to understand the value of such work. | "When I was 18, I star…
(2024-01-12). Boswellia: The Potential Anti-Cancer Power of Frankincense. medriva.com A Glimpse Into the Potential Anti-Cancer Properties of Boswellia Recent research has brought forward a promising discovery in the realm of cancer treatment. Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, has shown anti-cancer activity in a small trial conducted at MUSCHealth. This fascinating study provides a glimpse into the potential use of Boswellia in cancer treatment, specifically…
(2024-01-12). How the Mindset in Germany That Led to the Holocaust Now Enables Israel's Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
This week, South Africa is taking Israel to the UN's highest court, charging it with systematic war crimes of genocide, ethnic cleansing and collective punishment. Why does Germany continue to support Israel? Part of the answer lies with the unforgiveable 'guilt' that Germany feels about inflicting the Holocaust on the Jewish people. Another part, though, can
(2024-01-12). Seven Israelis recall their ordeal in Hamas captivity: 'Every day there kills something in body and soul'. haaretz.com Almost 100 days into the war — and of captivity in the Gaza Strip. Seven hostages who returned, but who left parents, children, siblings and friends behind in Gaza, describe what they endured and urge that every means be taken to bring the remaining captives home immediately…
(2024-01-12). Pakistan Meteorological Department: Weekly Drought Information (10 January 2024) [EN/UR]. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Managing Restless Legs Syndrome: Home Remedies and Lifestyle Adjustments. medriva.com Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that can cause discomfort and disrupt sleep due to symptoms such as leg pain, tingling, and twitching. It is often more prevalent during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and lower levels of iron and folate. However, the good news is, there are several home remedies and lifestyle…
(2024-01-12). Aftermath of Port Moresby looting, rioting — 14-day state of emergency. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Miriam Zarriga and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Fires from the 24-hour spate of looting, rioting and mayhem in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby — the worst ever social unrest in the city — have all but subsided into skeletal remains of ash and buildings in National Capital District (NCD). The smoke has cleared…
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Kampar (Riau) (10 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Singapore banks to improve anti-scam money lock features; activated on 38,000 accounts so far. channelnewsasia.com DBS, OCBC and UOB introduced new money-locking features in November last year to guard against scams.
(2024-01-12). The Impact of CVS Health's Decision to Close Some Pharmacies Inside Target Stores. medriva.com CVS Health has recently announced the closure of selected pharmacies located within Target stores. The move, expected to take place between February and April this year, is part of the company's strategy to realign its national retail footprint. While CVS Health has not divulged the exact number of pharmacies that will be affected, it is…
(2024-01-12). Meet The Mexican Women Busting Taco Cook Stereotypes. latintimes.com Chopping meat and offal at her street food stall in one of Mexico City's roughest neighborhoods, Maria del Pilar Cortes is a rare sight in the capital's male-dominated taco world.
(2024-01-12). Chiapas: thirty years of insurrection! internationalviewpoint.org On 1 January 1994, the powerful of this world woke up sceptical, incredulous and perhaps, for the most lucid among them, vaguely worried… The permanence of the revolution had just leapt out at them! | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Bill banning fines on citizens for liking social media posts submitted to State Duma. tass.com In November 2023, the government issued a statement reiterating that its stance on the issue had not changed…
(2024-01-12). Violence in Ecuador Is Result of Deliberate Dismantling of the State. orinocotribune.com
(2024-01-12). "Which 'Panchang' has BJP referred to..? " : Congress leader Pawan Khera on Pran Pratishtha of Ayodhya Ram Temple. devdiscourse.com Questioning the timing of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday queried whether the event would be held under the guidance of the Shankaracharyas of the four peeths- the major shrines in the country. "There is a system and set of rituals to perform Pran Pratishtha… If this event is religious, then is it happening under the guidance of the Shankaracharyas of the four Peeths? All four Shankaracharyas have said clearly that the Pran Pratishtha of an incomplete temple cannot be done. If this event is not religious, then it is political… It is not acceptable that people…
(2024-01-12). Euro exchange rate down below 97 rubles on Moscow Exchange first since December 13, 2023. tass.com Meanwhile, the dollar was down by 0.45% at 88.2 rubles, while the yuan was down by 0.5% at 12.261 rubles…
(2024-01-12). Mixed response as Smriti Irani visits Madinah 'barred for non-Muslims'. ummid.com People are reacting differently as Union Minority Minister Smriti Irani Monday January 08, 2024 visited Madinah al Munawara — The Holy City of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) which is normally barred for non-Muslim visitors.
(2024-01-12). Ship arrivals, container volume and bunker sales at Singapore's port hit record highs in 2023. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). The new white gold? The promise of natural hydrogen in Colombia. pressenza.com 
In 1987, a well digging for water in Bourakébougou, a town north of Bamako, the capital of Mali, turned up a strange deposit. It was a dry well, but it emitted a gas. An unsuspecting worker peered into the borehole opening with a lit cigarette and an explosion burned his face and started a fire that raged for several days, journalist Eric Hand told Science magazine in February 2023. | By Andrés Díaz Páez | The well was closed and sealed with asphalt.: | It took 25 years for it to reopen. In 2012, the company Hydroma (formerly Petroma) decided to explore what the gas emitted from the well was composed of:…
(2024-01-12). The Corporations Weaponizing Trust To Obstruct Climate Action. levernews.com 
(2024-01-12). Number of Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes rises to 27 — CENTCOM. tass.com No injuries or damage were reported as a result of the incident…
(2024-01-12). Myanmar Humanitarian Update No. 35 | 2023 Year in Review. reliefweb.int
(2024-01-12). Redefining Human Sensitivity to Temperature: New Study Reveals More Than Meets The Eye. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Republic of Burundi: Makamba Field-Office Operational Map – as of 31 December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Could Israel's War in Gaza Spiral Into a Regional War? scheerpost.com
(2024-01-12). 100,000 expected to take pro-Palestine demands to Biden's doorstep. liberationnews.org 
A coalition of Muslim and pro-Palestine organizations are taking the overwhelmingly popular demand for a ceasefire straight to Biden's doorstep on January 13, at 1 pm, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC.
(2024-01-12). Moroccan king pardons 1,381 prisoners on independence anniversary. independent.co.ug 
RABAT, MOROCCO | Xinhua | Moroccan King Mohammed VI has granted clemency to 1,381 prisoners on the occasion of Proclamation of Independence Day, as announced by the Ministry of Justice in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, 959 inmates experienced a reduction in their prison sentences. Additionally, 234 prisoners were released, while five …
(2024-01-12). 'Next Houthi Attack Will Be Bigger': Chilling Red Sea Warning For U.S. By Iran-backed Group. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthis have warned the U.S. against any action on the group. Houthi leader Abdel Malik Al-Houthi said that any attack by the U.S. would not go without a response. Al-Houthi threatened to launch a bigger attack than the recent one in the Red Sea. The Houthi leader also reiterated the group's pledge to target more ships linked to Israel. Watch for more.
(2024-01-12). Cold wave continues in Rajasthan. devdiscourse.com Cold wave conditions continued to prevail in parts of Rajasthan and dry weather was seen across the state on Friday, the meteorological department said.
(2024-01-12). An ex-CIA agent looks back at 22 years of torture at Guantánamo Bay. mronline.org 
"Guantánamo has been universally condemned by every human rights, civil liberties, and civil rights group in the world that has expressed an opinion, as well as by the United Nations, and most countries in the world," writes John Kiriakou.
(2024-01-12). Canadian government lobbies WHO to include climate change in the definition of a pandemic emergency. expose-news.com According to the Canadian government, the World Health Organisation's "new instrument" to control populations in the event of an infectious disease should be expanded so it is an "all-hazards approach." As part …
(2024-01-12). On stage and off, Ohad Naharin conveys a powerful message amid Gaza war. haaretz.com 'People call me a maligner of Israel, but it's our government that maligns Israel, the settler-messianic right wing. They are the people who think that the IDF's campaign should continue, and that dead soldiers and dead hostages are an understandable price.' Batsheva Dance Company choreographer Ohad Naharin refuses to shut up and dance…
(2024-01-12). Israel police bars protests against Gaza war, citing inability to protect public, prevent violence. haaretz.com Rights group slam decision to prevent Jewish and Arab groups demonstrating in Haifa…
(2024-01-12). PC makers bet on AI to rekindle sales. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). MENA Sports Wrap: Arab stars compete in Asian, AFCON cups. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). Redefining Conventional Wisdom: Exciting New Perspectives on Brain Function and Sensory Processing. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Hosts Ivory Coast face forward problems ahead of Cup of Nations opener. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Blinken Dials Jaishankar; U.S. Asks India For Help To Tackle Houthi Attacks In Red Sea | Details. hindustantimes.com
(2024-01-12). Profits And Payouts Over Passenger Safety. levernews.com 
(2024-01-12). Donald Trump Jr questions Hunter Biden's manhood amid subpoena controversy. geo.tv 
Trump Jr compared his cooperation, stating, "I'm the one that did 50 hours of testimony before Congress.
(2024-01-12). India's HCLTech trims full-year revenue forecast, says demand unchanged. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Morocco's liaison office in Israel launches new services. newarab.com 
Morocco's liaison office in Israel officially launches its services in Rabat's first public move vis-à -vis its diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv since the start of the Gaza war. | "The Liaison Office of the Kingdom of Morocco in Tel Aviv announces to all Moroccan citizens living in Israel and to foreigners requesting visa entry to Morocco that starting from 22nd January 2024, all various consular services should be submitted through the online platform," reads a statement published Wednesday. | The announcement stirred wide controversy over social media, with many Moroccan users considering this step a doubling d…
(2024-01-12). Yale professor says prion diseases are on the rise but no one is discussing the condition — Who's no one? expose-news.com In mid-December, Medscape published an article titled 'Why Are Prion Diseases on the Rise?'. In it, the author stated that cases of CJD are increasing in the USA and "it's been a …
(2024-01-12). Biden to visit Allentown as new poll gives president widest lead in Pa. to date. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? President Joe Biden embarks upon another trip to eastern Pennsylvania tomorrow. He visits Allentown, where he will argue an economic case for his continued presidency to the American people. Biden is beginning the 2024 election cycle by touting his "Investing in America" agenda and what the White House has itself come to refer to as "Bidenomics." | The president is expected to discuss how signature legislation he signed — including the American Rescue Plan, the Biparti…
(2024-01-12). Unbelievable Support For South Africa's Genocide Case. youtube.com
(2024-01-12). Japan Enhances Military Surveillance with Intelligence-Gathering Satellite Launch. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Korean Air-Asiana deal set to win EU antitrust nod, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Revolutionizing Tissue Regeneration: A Deep Dive into LipSiNs and Porous Silicon. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Blinken To Meet Senior Chinese Official On Eve Of Taiwan Vote. latintimes.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei.
(2024-01-12). Explainer: How S. Africa, Palestinian struggles are linked. newarab.com 
This week,
(2024-01-12). India among top 5 global economies and this is due to youth power, which is our greatest strength: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2024-01-12). China's PLA to squash any separatist attempts to attain Taiwan's independence — spokesman. tass.com It is pointed out that the Chinese army "remains on high alert at all times"
(2024-01-12). Magical Thinking About Biden 2024 Paves the Way for Another Trump Presidency. counterpunch.org 
An avalanche of polling shows Joe Biden with abysmal approval ratings and grim re-election prospects, but Democratic leaders keep spinning away in dreamland. Even before the Israeli war on Gaza began three months ago, party loyalists were in denial about Biden's unpopularity with key Democratic-leaning constituencies. Now the situation has worsened, with Biden's standing in free-fall among young people as
(2024-01-12). Japan's New Intelligence Satellite: A Leap Forward in Surveillance and Disaster Response Technology. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). 'World that does not know…': Palestinian Journalist calls it a day with telling message. ummid.com Palestinian Journalist Anas Al-Najar Sunday January 07, 2024 announced he was quitting his profession with a telling message for the world which he described "does not know the meaning of empathy or humanity".
(2024-01-12). Jan. 13 National March on Washington for Gaza. pressenza.com
(2024-01-12). Antibiotic Use and the Rise of Superbugs: A Detailed Study. medriva.com Understanding the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance In a notable effort to understand the complexities of antibiotic resistance, researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, and the University of Cambridge have conducted a high-resolution genetic comparison of bacteria. This study focused on analyzing the impact of antibiotic use on the rise of treatment-resistant…
(2024-01-12). Gaza: More than 100 children being killed daily in 100 days by Israeli bombing say Save the Children. muslimnews.co.uk Nadine Osman London (The Muslim News): More than 10,000 children have been killed by Israeli indiscriminate bombings and ground operations in Gaza in nearly 100 days of war, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, with thousands more missing, presumed buried under rubble, Save the Children said. Jason Lee, Save the Children's Country Director …
(2024-01-12). CoinShares to acquire Valkyrie Funds after US spot bitcoin ETF approval. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Opérations du HCR au Burundi, Vue d'ensemble, Décembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Constitutional shipwreck for the far right in Chile. internationalviewpoint.org "None of the urgent and heartfelt demands of diverse and broad layers of the population have so far been resolved and met. " | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel. newarab.com 
Turkey is providing documents for a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said that Turkey would continue to provide documents, mostly visual…
(2024-01-12). Operation du Burundi: Rapatriés par province de retour (de septembre 2017 à 31 Décembre 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). India successfully conducts flight-test of new-generation AKASH missile from Chandipur off Odisha coast: officials. devdiscourse.com
(2024-01-12). African Catholic Bishops reject Vatican's call for blessing same-sex couples. independent.co.ug 
Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT |Catholic Bishops throughout Africa have rejected the Vatican's recent proposal to bless same-sex couples. Despite their unwavering commitment to the Pope and the Gospel, Catholic Bishops in Africa united under the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), have collectively responded to a recent Vatican declaration. SECAM was …
(2024-01-12). Israel To Defend Itself Against Gaza Genocide Case At UN Top Court. latintimes.com Israel will on Friday hit back at what it describes as "atrocious" allegations it is committing "genocide" in Gaza, in a closely watched landmark case before the UN's top court.
(2024-01-12). Israel to counter genocide accusations at World Court. devdiscourse.com Israel will respond on Friday to accusations brought by South Africa at the U.N.'s top court that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide campaign aimed at wiping out the Palestinian population.
(2024-01-12). Revolutionizing Cancer Immunotherapy: Anti-CTLA-4 Nanobodies. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). India Flexes Maritime Muscles By Boosting Arabian Sea Force. latintimes.com Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say.
(2024-01-12). How Fossil Fuels Found Their Influencers. levernews.com
(2024-01-12). EV Double Decker Bus Catches Fire in London Rush Hour. wattsupwiththat.com Imagine being trapped in London rush hour traffic next to a huge 4500F / 2500C fireball, or even worse, being a passenger trapped on the upper deck of a burning EV.
(2024-01-12). Nzimande dismisses news of intention to raise university fees. sanews.gov.za Nzimande dismisses news of intention to raise university fees | Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has dismissed as false, information that he intends to increase university fees for the 2024 academic year. | "The Minister has become aware of the circulation of false and ill-informed suggestions that he as Minister, intends to increase university fees for the 2024 academic year. | "As the Department of Higher Education and Training, we wish to remind the public that the Minister plays absolutely no role in determining the fees of universities," read a statement relea…
(2024-01-12). Analysis: Global debt rush sparks hope for strained developing countries. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Haaland still out but De Bruyne could start for Man City at Newcastle. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-01-12). Egypt's Azhar supports South Africa's ICJ genocide case. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term, to be PM for a record 5th time. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Monday January 08, 2024 won the Bangladesh National Elections for a record four consecutive terms and is set to become Prime Minister of the South Asian country for 5th term, another record.
(2024-01-12). From Hot To Blistering: Bitcoin ETFs Zoom Past $3.5B Following $1B Opening Act. latintimes.com Bitcoin ETFs from financial giants BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale have collectively soared past the $1 billion threshold in trading volumes within the first 30 minutes of market opening.
(2024-01-12). 76ers player and Philly native Marcus Morris named a 'Hometown Hero'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sixers forward Members of the 76ers cheered on Morris when he celebrated as a "Hometown Hero" at City Hall. Morris, along with his twin brother
(2024-01-12). World: Nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency must be addressed with the same urgency as HIV to end tuberculosis. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: BioMed Central | Madolyn R. Dauphinais,
(2024-01-12). Development in protected Moreton Bay wetlands fails to demonstrate 'net benefit'. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-01-12). Tally of attacks on US bases in Middle East over past three months reaches 130 — Pentagon. tass.com US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder said 53 attacks were against US bases in Iraq and 77 targeted bases in Syria…
(2024-01-12). Biden Sells Economic Strength, But Voters Aren't Buying Yet. latintimes.com US President Joe Biden has good news to sell on the economy as he seeks reelection in November — but voters don't seem to be buying it.
(2024-01-12). Paul Thomas Anderson's new film to star Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall. albawaba.com
(2024-01-12). Israel responds to the charge of genocide: Day 2 of South Africa v. Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Presenting its case before the International Court of Justice, Israel argued that South Africa's request to end the assault on Gaza was "unconscionable" and a "transparent attempt to abuse the [Genocide] Convention."
(2024-01-12). Africa's motorcycle taxis on the electric horizon. independent.co.ug 
Motorcycle taxis are on the rise in various African markets, thanks to low electrification costs and efficiency in last-mile transportation and experts are calling for incentives to accelerate the electrification initiative. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification as electric two- and three-wheelers …
(2024-01-12). World: Rapport mondial 2024 : Bilan annuel de HRW sur les droits humains dans le monde (version abrégée). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Tall Tales and Murderous Restraint: Blinken on Gaza and Israel. counterpunch.org 
The role of the US State Department regarding Israel's continued obliteration of Gaza is becoming increasingly clear. As the actions of the Israeli Defence Forces continue, the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is full of meaningless statements about restraint and control, the protection of civilians, the imperatives of humanitarianism in war. As the war continues, so do
(2024-01-12). South Africa, Israel made their cases at the ICJ. What next. newarab.com 
Israel and South Africa have each made their cases in public hearings at the South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Israel has conducted indiscriminate bombings, arbitrary killings, and tortured detainees over the course of its onslaught, which has lasted m…
(2024-01-12). The IMF Must End Its Hypocrisy on Climate. cepr.net Inter Press Service See article on original site The world faces the existential threat of a climate change crisis, and it is becoming increasingly clear that the latest UN climate summit, COP28 — hosted as it was by the CEO of one of the world's largest oil companies, and filled with a record number of …
(2024-01-12). Thank You South Africa for filing case against Israeli Genocide at ICJ. ummid.com The peace loving people of the world thank South Africa for its courage! They hope that this significant step is a good initiative to hold Israel accountable for its action and to achieve an immediate ceasefire against the civilians of Palestine.
(2024-01-12). Zionism and the Academy. counterpunch.org The University is a place of questioning, investigation, reason and discovery. The University is corruptible and perennially corrupted, yes, but always open to such endeavors. Zionism has no place in the University — period. Other than as a historical subject and as a pathology for dissection. Political Zionism drove the forging of the state of
(2024-01-12). Presidential Immunity: Trump Makes a Good Point Without Meaning To. counterpunch.org 
"It's the opening of a Pandora's Box," Donald Trump said on January 9, musing on the possibility of a court rejecting his claim that, as a former president, he must enjoy life-long immunity from criminal prosecution for pretty much anything and everything he did while in office. "[I]f I wasn't given immunity, then other presidents
(2024-01-12). With Attack on Yemen, the U.S. is Shameless: "We Make the Rules, We Break the Rules" counterpunch.org Have you heard the one about the U.S. government wanting a "rules-based international order"? It's grimly laughable, but the nation's media outlets routinely take such claims seriously and credulously. Overall, the default assumption is that top officials in Washington are reluctant to go to war, and do so only as a last resort. The framing
(2024-01-12). 'A Fraud Act': SC cancels Gujarat govt decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts. ummid.com In a major setback for Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Supreme Court of India Monday January 08, 2024 cancelled the Gujarat government's decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts.
(2024-01-12). US and UK Bomb Dozens of Sites in Yemen. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-12). Erdogan accuses US, Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood'. tass.com The Turkish leader stressed that the Houthis are mounting a successful response…
(2024-01-12). IEA: 50% more renewable capacity was added in 2023 throughout the whole world. independent.co.ug 
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | The world's capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding faster than at any time in the last three decades, giving it a real chance of achieving the goal of tripling global capacity by 2030 that governments set at the COP28 climate change conference last month, the IEA says in a new …
(2024-01-12). Uganda milk exports double. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's milk production grew by 37 percent to 3.85 billion litres in the year 2022/2023, against the odds like drought in some production areas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries reports that on the other hand, the export value increases by more than half to 264.5 …
(2024-01-12). Argentine President Javier Milei Invites Pope Francis To Visit Home Country. latintimes.com The president said he believes the pope's trip "will bring fruits of pacification and brotherhood of all Argentines, eager to overcome our divisions and confrontations."
(2024-01-12). Uncovering Hidden Genetic Variants: A New Pathway in Genetic Research and Treatment. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Japan Launches H2A Rocket Carrying Spy Satellite. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched an H2A rocket carrying the Kogaku-8 optical satellite from the Tanegashima Space Center on Friday, according to a broadcast by the MBC television station.
(2024-01-12). Kiplimo off for Sunday's Valencia Road Race. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo is set to compete in a 10 km Valencia Road race in Spain on January 14th, 2024. Kiplimo, who also holds the world record for the 21km and is a double Commonwealth Gold medalist, traveled Thursday and is expected to face formidable competition from renowned …
(2024-01-12). UGC NET December 2023 Result on Jan 10 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the result of UGC NET December 2023 on its official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in on Wednesday January 10, 2024.
(2024-01-12). New Zealand joins US threats over Red Sea shipping attacks. wsws.org By signing up to the "final warning" issued by the US and 12 other countries to the Houthis, New Zealand is placing itself at the service of US imperialism for a wider regional war, ultimately targeting Iran.
(2024-01-12). Magistrate court hearing on violent assault on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org While police have visited the crime scene and recorded witness statements they requested more time to obtain hospital medical reports.
(2024-01-12). Ridley Scott's Napoleon: The problem of representing titanic events. wsws.org As a whole, Scott's film leaves the viewer interested in history none the wiser for the experience.
(2024-01-12). US presidents can order assassinations—Trump lawyers and Justice Department prosecutors agree. wsws.org When an appeals court judge raised a hypothetical question about Trump's claims of presidential immunity, it set off a revealing discussion.
(2024-01-12). Google, Amazon start off new year with job cuts, as corporations plan to use AI to slash workforces. wsws.org Over the course of 2024, major corporations are seeking to use the latest advances in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to eliminate vast sections of the workforce.
(2024-01-12). Respiratory infections rip as Spain's COVID cases rise. wsws.org In Madrid, the Hospital Universitario La Paz, which serves a population in excess of 500,000 people and is one of the largest in Spain by the number of beds, has been forced to suspend operations to make room for new patients.
(2024-01-12). An appreciation of Comrade Helen Halyard. wsws.org Helen Halyard, a leader of the Socialist Equality Party (US) and the International Committee of the Fourth International for more than half a century, died suddenly on November 28 at the age of 73.
(2024-01-12). US and UK launch war against Yemen. wsws.org The bombardment is an illegal act of war targeting an oppressed nation that had already been ravaged by a years-long onslaught by Saudi Arabia, backed by the US and its allies.
(2024-01-12). International Court of Justice hears devastating presentation of Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org On Thursday, lawyers representing the government of South Africa gave an extraordinary presentation to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, arguing that Israel is guilty of perpetrating genocide in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2024-01-12). Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row. aljazeera.com President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.
(2024-01-12). 'Election engineering': Is Pakistan's February vote already rigged? aljazeera.com Even with Pakistan's chequered electoral history, some analysts believe the coming vote might be the most unfree yet.
(2024-01-12). Ex-ANC chiefs Zuma and Magashule team up ahead of South Africa's elections. aljazeera.com The pair lost their jobs over corruption allegations but recently formed separate parties ahead of voting.
(2024-01-12). How the US, UK bombing of Yemen might help the Houthis. aljazeera.com The Yemeni group could gain from a raised domestic and international profile, with a superpower taking them on.
(2024-01-12). ICJ genocide case: South Africa's five-point argument against Israel. aljazeera.com Israel will defend itself against South Africa's arguments, from the denial of food and medicines to mass killings.
(2024-01-12). Israel rejects accusations of genocide in Gaza war at ICJ hearing. aljazeera.com Israel argued that there was a lack of evidence that proves 'genocidal intent' in its war on Gaza.
(2024-01-12). Will Morocco stay the course on Israel normalisation? aljazeera.com Despite popular anger against Israel, Morocco is unlikely to break up with Tel Aviv, analysts say.
(2024-01-12). Myanmar's military, ethnic armed groups agree to China-mediated truce. aljazeera.com Both sides agree to cease fighting and not harm residents along Myanmar's northern border with China.
(2024-01-12). US opens safety investigation into Boeing after Alaska Airlines blowout. aljazeera.com The FAA probe, which could result in a financial penalty on Boeing, marks an escalation by the agency over the incident.
(2024-01-12). World reacts to US, UK attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen. aljazeera.com Here are some of the international reactions to the most recent escalation in the region.
(2024-01-12). As a feminist, what I wish for in 2024 is criminal justice reform. aljazeera.com In 2024, I do not want to hear the usual excuse that "rape is almost impossible to convict".
(2024-01-12). From a Palestinian in Gaza, thank you South Africa! aljazeera.com We will never forget how you stood by us when even our own brothers turned their backs on us in fear.
(2024-01-12). I'm preparing for China's war on Taiwan | Close Up. aljazeera.com This Taiwanese citizen is taking up arms in preparation for what he believes is an imminent Chinese invasion.
(2024-01-12). Why is Gen Z rejecting hustle culture and redefining the meaning of work? aljazeera.com Gen Z is redefining what we know today about the workplace as this generation has been rejecting hustle culture.
(2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qatar abuzz with football fever ahead of opening match. aljazeera.com Football shirts dominate shopfronts, predictions rule banter and flags adorn streets ahead of Qatar's Asian Cup opener.
(2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the 'sleeping giant' of football, wake up? aljazeera.com As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn't won major titles.
(2024-01-12). Arab League and counting, SA ICJ Petition against Israeli genocide receives more support. ummid.com In a major setback for the Zionists and their allies, Arab League, a representative body of about two dozen countries – majority of them in the neighbourhood of Israel, has declared support for the South Africa Petition filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Israeli genocide and massacre of Palestinians.
(2024-01-12). Who's the superpower around here? responsiblestatecraft.org 
After his first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996, Bill Clinton vented his fury before his staff about his visitor's apparent presumptions about the balance of power in the bilateral relationship.
(2024-01-12). EU to debate sending naval mission to Red Sea. newarab.com 
EU countries will discuss next week a plan to set up a The proposal — in the pipeline in Brussels for several weeks — was mooted before US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on…
(2024-01-12). UK-Israel ties shaken over Met Police probe into Gaza crimes. newarab.com 
A Scotland Yard probe into possible London's Metropolitan Police is asking everyone who has evidence of Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip to come forward as part of the investigation. | The agency recently put up posters in English and Arabic at several British airports, including Heathrow, reading: "If you have been in Israel/Palestinian Territories and have witnessed or been a victim of terrorism, war crimes or…
(2024-01-12). Hardly a surprise, 2023 was hottest year on record. america.cgtn.com 
A pair of new studies present an alarming picture of the world's rising temperatures. Both confirm 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. | Scientists are warning that the trend will only likely worsen, causing even more extreme weather events. Nick Harper reports.
(2024-01-12). Can the ICJ Genocide Hearings Start a New Chapter for Our Oppressed People? commondreams.org
(2024-01-12). République du Burundi: Carte opérationnelle du bureau de la sous-délégation Ruyigi, au 31 Décembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Chinese auto industry hits milestones in 2023. ecns.cn China's vehicle industry reached milestones in 2023, with record production and sales, according to industry data released on Thursday, paving the way for the country to potentially become the world's largest car exporter.
(2024-01-12). BYD gets vessel to ship EVs overseas as automaker leads in fast-growing field. ecns.cn The vessel — BYD Explorer No.1— was built by the Yantai, Shandong province-based company for international ship operator Zodiac Maritime. It was then chartered to BYD by the ship's owner.
(2024-01-12). China Energy achieves green milestone. ecns.cn China Energy Investment Corp, the world's largest coal miner, achieved a record in installed renewable energy projects last year, as the company accelerated its green energy transition while ensuring domestic energy security.
(2024-01-12). Chinese innovation leads global display market. ecns.cn Chinese companies are leading the charge at CES 2024 with display technology innovation, showcasing advancements poised to reshape the global market.
(2024-01-12). Bohai oilfield hits record high in production. ecns.cn China's largest crude oil producer, Bohai oilfield, hit a record in annual crude oil and natural gas production in 2023, with cumulative oil and gas equivalent production exceeding 36.8 million metric tons.
(2024-01-12). China achieves ultra-high-speed laser image transmission between satellites. ecns.cn Changguang, China's first commercial remote sensing satellite company, successfully conducted the test of China's first ultra-high-speed laser image transmission between satellites with bandwidth up to 100 Gbps on Thursday.
(2024-01-12). China sets new bullet train speed targets. ecns.cn China has set targets to complete prototype production of the CR450 EMU-bullet train designed for the top speed of 450 kilometers per hour. Testing was carried out this year, preparing for the train's debut by 2025.
(2024-01-12). Foreign companies hold positive economic outlook. ecns.cn China will continue to deepen reform and two-way opening-up of its capital market, facilitate cross-border investment and financing, and attract more foreign financial institutions and long-term capital to the country.
(2024-01-12). Tensions rise on Korean Peninsula. ecns.cn Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have recently been on an upward spiral, creating a standoff, experts say, calling for both neighbors to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation.
(2024-01-12). Frost-resistant Fuxing deliver passengers winter cheer. ecns.cn Seven Fuxing CR400BF-GZ trains — the smartest and most frost-resistant bullet train model of the Fuxing family — have been assigned to Heilongjiang province to meet the travel needs of passengers from across the country and improve their travel experience.
(2024-01-12). China's foreign trade up 0.2% in 2023. ecns.cn China's foreign trade of goods went up 0.2 percent year-on-year in 2023 to 41.76 trillion yuan, customs data showed on Friday.
(2024-01-12). Nation ranks among leading innovators. ecns.cn China ranked among the world's leaders in terms of the quantity and quality of technological innovations in the fields of life and health, biopharmaceuticals, new energy and low-carbon technologies, new materials, advanced manufacturing and digital intelligence technologies in 2023.
(2024-01-12). Targets set for completion of trains traveling at 450 km/h. ecns.cn China has set targets for the completion of the CR450 EMU prototype bullet train designed with a top speed of 450 kilometers per hour, and has already carried out testing this year in preparation for the train's debut in 2025.
(2024-01-12). China consumer prices drop in Dec. ecns.cn China's consumer prices fell for a third consecutive month in December while factory-gate prices declined at a slower pace, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
(2024-01-12). First Taiwan compatriot successfully settles in Fujian under new exit-entry services. ecns.cn The first Taiwan compatriot has officially settled in Fujian province following the implementation of ten new optimized exit-entry services on Jan 1. The services are designed to encourage and facilitate Taiwan residents to settle down in Fujian.
(2024-01-12). China sets new record by producing, selling over 30 mln vehicles in 2023. ecns.cn China produced and sold a total of 30.161 million and 30.094 million vehicles, respectively, in 2023, with year-on-year increases of 11.6 percent and 12 percent. The production and sales volume set a new historical record, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
(2024-01-12). China, U.S. launch climate action working group. ecns.cn China and the United States launched the Working Group on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s via video link on Friday. It was jointly presided over by Xie Zhenhua, China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, and John Kerry, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
(2024-01-12). Repair, archaeological work to start in challenging section of Great Wall. ecns.cn Beijing authorities are set to proceed with repair and archaeological work on one of the most perilous sections of the Great Wall starting from April this year, the Huairou district authority of Beijing has announced.
(2024-01-12). Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region reports record tourism revenue in 2023. ecns.cn The tourism industry in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region experienced a remarkable growth in 2023 as revenue and the number of received tourists both reached new historic heights.
(2024-01-12). China raises 'serious concerns' over U.S. restrictions, crackdowns as commerce chiefs talk. ecns.cn Wang Wentao raised "serious concerns" over U.S. restrictions on a third-party country's exports of a crucial chipmaking tool to China and crackdowns on Chinese firms, in a phone call with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Thursday.
(2024-01-12). Chinese satellite firm releases post-earthquake satellite images of Noto Peninsula. ecns.cn The earthquake in the Noto region, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan has caused severe damages to local buildings. Nearby rivers have become turbid, and some sea areas have turned into land.
(2024-01-12). Construction of world's highest-altitude pumped-storage power station kicks off in Sichuan. ecns.cn Construction of the world's highest-altitude pumped-storage power station kicks off Thursday in Southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2024-01-12). Exhibition of Iranian cultural relics kicks off at Palace Museum. ecns.cn The exhibition kicked off on Friday with a total of 216 cultural relics from Iran.
(2024-01-12). First sea cargo route from northeast China to India opens. ecns.cn China's first sea cargo route from northeast China to India opened to operation on Thursday, marking the opening of the first direct container ocean line in northeast China and filling the business gap on the freight route.
(2024-01-12). Wumengshan grand bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway connected. ecns.cn The Wumengshan grand bridge, with a total length of 511.5 meters, has completed the closure of the right section of its main arch on Thursday.
(2024-01-12). World's most powerful solid fueled rocket makes maiden flight. ecns.cn The Gravity 1 rocket, the world's most powerful solid-propellant launch vehicle, makes its maiden flight on Thursday.
(2024-01-12). Mountains in mist resemble ink painting. ecns.cn Winter scenery of mist enveloped mountains in Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2024-01-12). Cute long-tailed tits frolic on tree. ecns.cn Cute long-tailed tits frolic on a snow-covered tree branch and enjoy berries in Daqing, northeast China's Heilong Province, Jan. 11, 2024.
(2024-01-12). In Numbers: China's automobile production and sales volume both hit 30m-record. ecns.cn
(2024-01-12). In Numbers: China's C919 jetliner flies on new regular route. ecns.cn
(2024-01-12). Foreigners to enjoy 24-hour visa-free transit through nine major airports in China. ecns.cn
(2024-01-12). Hong Kong director's TV series Blossoms Shanghai sparks craze in tasting Shanghai cuisine. ecns.cn Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai's first-ever TV series, Blossoms Shanghai, attracted crowds to Huanghe Road and the Fairmont Peace Hotel in search of food and nostalgia.
(2024-01-12). Dragon-themed lanterns ready to grace Yuyuan Garden. ecns.cn
(2024-01-12). Ernest Mandel, Revolutionary Cuba and Che Guevara. counterpunch.org Introduction The 20th century was marked by victories of social revolutions with a socialist character: in the Czarist Empire in 1917, Yugoslavia in 1945, China in 1949, Vietnam in 1954 and 1975, Cuba in 1959, Algeria in 1962, and Nicaragua in 1979. This sparked major public debates among revolutionaries in these countries over the most
(2024-01-12). Racism deliberately concealed for 100 years. internationalviewpoint.org "However, racism in Japanese society has been deliberately concealed by successive right-wing and conservative governments. Japanese governments have deliberately failed to investigate or even keep proper statistics on the frequent incidents of racial discrimination in Japan. " | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Israeli youth resist military conscription, oppose Gaza destruction. peoplesworld.org 
There has been an increase in the number of Israeli youth who are refusing to enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). When an Israeli citizen turns 18, they are obligated to enlist, but there are exceptions: Ultra-Orthodox Jews, for example, can avoid service if they are fully committed to studying the Torah. One factor …
(2024-01-12). All Israelis are Jews; All Jews are Israelis: Israel's False Tautology. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-12). All Israelis are Jews; All Jews are Israelis: Israel's False Tautology. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-12). Digging in: Hamas isn't giving up, IDF far from achieving its goals. haaretz.com With Netanyahu's far-right allies breathing down his neck, he might cling to a target difficult to achieve — eliminating Hamas — and thereby forgo a more achievable goal: a deal for the hostages…
(2024-01-12). 'Fight With Hamas Complex': IDF Chief Admits Facing 'Many Challenges' In Gaza War | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Army has acknowledged facing many challenges in its war with Hamas. IDF Chief Herzi Halevi admitted that fights with Hamas militants are "complex." The statement comes as Hamas resistance continues to block IDF movement. When the war began in October 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu was confident of "wiping out" Hamas. However, it has been 97 days since the Israeli PM took that pledge, but the fighting is still on.
(2024-01-12). Netanyahu Rips South Africa Over Gaza 'Genocide' Case At ICJ; '…Representing Monsters' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM has accused South Africa of "hypocrisy" after the first day of hearing at the International Court of Justice. Benjamin Netanyahu, slamming South Africa, said they are "representing monsters". Netanyahu remarked that the charge against Israel is proof of the "world turning upside down". Watch for more.
(2024-01-12). Who exactly is running Israel? Not Netanyahu at least. ummid.com Right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not exactly run Israel. He is more of a manager, and not a very good one at that.
(2024-01-12). Netanyahu's never-ending tenure is Israel's malignant disease. haaretz.com As Israel approaches Day 100 of its war against Hamas, the government must make the return of the hostages its top priority – even at the cost of a cease-fire ‚ñ The fact that Hamas is dragging Israel to the ICJ – through its diplomatic/legal proxy in Cape Town – underscores how deeply Netanyahu's government is failing on every front…
(2024-01-12). Our first issue — January 13, 1924. peoplesworld.org 
People's World traces its lineage directly to the Daily Worker newspaper, founded in Chicago in 1924 by communists, socialists, union members, and other activists. Here, for the first time since it rolled off the printing press, we republish in full the first article from that inaugural edition. Written as an editorial, the language is brimming …
(2024-01-12). Teapot Dome and Al Capone: The early days of the Daily Worker. peoplesworld.org 
Art Shields (1898-1988), pioneering working class journalist, was present for the birth of People's World—founded as the Daily Worker—in January 1924. In this article, assembled from reminiscences published in 1969 and 1974, he recalls those early days of the publication and the world into which it was born. I got the best job of my …
(2024-01-12). Coca industrialization plant in Bolivia at an advanced stage. plenglish.com La Paz, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The industrialization plant of coca leafs and other medicinal plants hover around 80 percent of its construction in Sacaba, a municipality in Cochabamba, Antonio Quiroz, technical manager of the state-owned company Kokabol, said.
(2024-01-12). Garland Summarizes It Well… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-01-12). Situation Report – Sri Lanka 12th January 2024 at 0900hrs. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Will Trump Be Disqualified from Running for Office? internationalviewpoint.org It seems like this will be a rerun of 2020, Trump v. Biden. Still, much could change in this new year, 2024 in the court cases and in the social movements. | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Biden and Trump Accuse Each other of Ending American Democracy. internationalviewpoint.org "Trump continues to lead other candidates in the Republican primary by as much as 30 points and the latest polls show Trump and Biden neck and neck." | – | / |
(2024-01-12). Situation du Burundi: Réfugiés Burundais dans la région (au 31 Décembre 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Taiwan election: Massive rallies conclude amid China's warning against independence. geo.tv 
Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party seeks a third term with Vice President Lai Ching-te as its candidate…
(2024-01-12). Ahead Of Inauguration, Guatemala Court Shields VP-elect From Arrest. latintimes.com Guatemala's highest court issued an order Thursday shielding vice president-elect Karin Herrera from arrest amid rumors she could be detained in a move that would derail her inauguration and that of president-elect Bernardo Arevalo this weekend.
(2024-01-12). Ugandan association of oil and gas service providers urged to raise standards. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Association of Oil and Gas Providers in Uganda has warned that it is not easy for Ugandans to supply the sector. Association of Uganda Oil and Gas Service Providers (AUGOS) Vice Chairman, Dennis Kamurasi says while one can be excited about winning the bid, trouble comes when it …
(2024-01-12). Berber New Year 2974: Yennayer symbol of identity and resistance. pressenza.com The Berber New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated by the ´Amazigh people ª in a spirit of joy and sharing in different regions of North Africa but also in the Canary Islands of the European continent and in sub-Saharan countries which remain attached to this centuries-old tradition and Berber culture. | The word Yennayer is composed of ´yen ª, which means ´first ª, and ´ayer ª (or ayyur), which means ´month ª. It corresponds to the first day of the agrarian calendar used by the Berbers for several centuries, itself corresponding to the Julian calendar adopted in N…
(2024-01-12). How Dangerous Are Conspiracy Theories? Listen To Part Five Of Our Expert Guide #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Conspiracy theories might be entertaining but they can also be dangerous. Sadly, what often starts off as a bit of fun can turn sour quite quickly even if it's …
(2024-01-12). Socially Isolated People Have Differently Wired Brains And Poorer Cognition New Research #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it's because the human brain …
(2024-01-12). 'Cognitive Immobility' When You're Mentally Trapped In A Place From Your Past #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you have moved from one country to another, you may have left something behind be it a relationship, a home, a feeling of safety or a sense of belonging. Because of …
(2024-01-12). How Could The Big Bang Arise From Nothing? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) READER QUESTION: My understanding is that nothing comes from nothing. For something to exist, there must be material or a component available, and for them to be …
(2024-01-12). James Mccune Smith: New Discovery Reveals How First African American Doctor Fought For Women's Rights In Glasgow #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) James McCune Smith was the first African American to receive a medical doctorate from a university. Born in 1813 to a poor South Carolina runaway slave who had escaped …
(2024-01-12). Five Of The Best New Crime Novels To Read This Autumn (And One Golden Oldie) #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As the nights draw in and we spend more time indoors, autumn can be a good time to get stuck into the literary world's latest murder mysteries. And the last few months …
(2024-01-12). I Won A Bafta With My Iphone After Struggling To Re-Enter The Industry As A Mother #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) I'm just back from The Venice Film Festival. When I was last there, pre-pandemic in 2019, I had a virtual reality project, The Waiting Room in competition. When I posed …
(2024-01-12). Abdulrazak Gurnah: What You Need To Know About The Nobel Prize-Winning Author #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Abdulrazak Gurnah has been awarded the 2021 Nobel prize for literature . The Tanzanian novelist, who is based in the UK, was awarded the prize for his uncompromising and …
(2024-01-12). Invisible Lives: Where Are All The Older Women In Film And TV? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As a female actor in my mid 50s I've never felt more invisible, neither have I felt angrier. There are few parts out there for women my age and as much as there are some …
(2024-01-12). How 9/11 Changed Cinema #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) One of the most common responses to the events of September 11 2001, both among witnesses on the scene and more distant commentators, was that the destruction of the …
(2024-01-12). Barbara Hanrahan: An Australian Feminist Artist You Need To Know #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A palpable cast of women inhabit Barbara Hanrahan's oeuvre, joined frequently by their daddys , sweethearts, valentines and husbands. | Given her father died the day …
(2024-01-12). No Time To Die: The Problem With Bond Villains Having Facial Disfigurements #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As the 25th James Bond film No Time to Die hits the cinemas, we are once again reminded of the way that disability is depicted negatively in Hollywood films. The new …
(2024-01-12). Why Food Is Such A Powerful Symbol In Political Protest #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Food is a hot issue in today's activism. Last year, UK climate group Just Stop Oil hurled tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers at the National Gallery in London. …
(2024-01-12). Suspect arrested in 2022 mass shooting that injured 9 people in Philadelphia. whyy.org This story originally appeared on One person has been arrested in connection with the 2022 mass shooting that left nine people injured It happened around 10: 42 p.m. on November 5, 2022, near the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny avenues. | Police say multiple shooters exited a black vehicle and fire…
(2024-01-12). Houthi attacks Hit Tesla! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In response to the recent armed conflicts in the Red Sea affecting shipping routes between Europe and Asia, electric car manufacturer Tesla has announced a temporary suspension of production at its Berlin factory for two weeks.The disruptions in the supply chain caused by the ongoing armed conflicts and consequent shifts in shipping routes have impacted Tesla's production in Germany. The company stated that due to prolonged shipping times causing gaps in the supply chain, it is compelled to suspend vehicle production at the Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, excluding a few regions, from January 29 to…
(2024-01-12). SASSA clarifies report on 74 000 deceased ghost accounts. sanews.gov.za SASSA clarifies report on 74 000 deceased ghost accounts | The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it has noted the story aired on the SABC news channel, which stated that over 74 000 deceased recipients were wrongly paid by the agency. | This was revealed by Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, in a written reply to a parliamentary question. | The agency said that its fraud and compliance unit is addressing corruption. | "As much as we are aware of some corrupt activities taking place which our fraud and compliance unit is dealing with daily, as SASSA we can confirm that the majority of this…
(2024-01-12). When the Colonized Say "Never Again" They Mean It. counterpunch.org 
The most important moments in history can slip by with little fanfare at the time, only in retrospect do we see the fullness of change created in some of these pivotal twinklings of human existence. This week marks one of those episodes that will likely be viewed upon historically as the time it all started
(2024-01-12). Maldivian Minister terms fake reports of his suspension from cabinet. ummid.com Amid a flood of reports in the Indian media that the Maldives government has suspended some deputy ministers over social media posts derogatory to PM Modi, Hassan Zihan, Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil, termed 'fake news' reports claiming his suspension from the cabinet.
(2024-01-12). South Korea imposes ban on dog meat industry. ummid.com South Korea's National Assembly Tuesday January 09, 2024 voted to ban the dog meat industry in what animal campaigners at Humane Society International, Korea called "history in the making."
(2024-01-12). The Power of Support: How the NHS Lifeline Transforms Veterans' Mental Health. medriva.com Struggling with his mental health, a Gloucestershire veteran reached out to the NHS, and the help he received dramatically transformed his life. He is not alone. Many veterans face significant mental health challenges, and reaching out for help can be particularly difficult. However, the story of this brave veteran highlights the importance and impact of…
(2024-01-12). Why The Two-State Solution Is The Only Viable Option To The Exclusion Of Any Other. pressenza.com Although the two-state solution has been all along the only viable option that best serves Israel's national security and political interests and meets the Palestinians' national aspiration for statehood, the Israel-Hamas war has only reaffirmed that there is no other option. | By Alon Ben-Meir | The Israel-Hamas war has reignited discussions over a two-state solution as an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Those who closely monitor the conflict and consider its history, the psychological mindset of both peoples and their affinity and mutual claims to the same land, cannot escape the conclusion that a two-…
(2024-01-12). Football used to promote vaccine drive in northwest Syria. newarab.com 
The final whistle of a month-long The knock-out tournament organised, by the
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(2024-01-12). Ahead of election, Taiwan expects incoming government to face pressure from China. firstpost.com According to two senior government officials, Taiwan's administration anticipates that China would try to exert pressure on its future president following Saturday's elections by, among other things, conducting military drills close to the island this spring. | According to Taiwanese officials who briefed reporters under condition of anonymity, Beijing's military and economic pressure on Taiwan's future leader is certain to rise regardless of which candidate wins the election. | Under the watchful eye of a more assertive China, which has declared the election a choice between "peace and war," Taiwan will cast bal…
(2024-01-12). China suffers first export drop in seven years with 4.6% fall in 2023. firstpost.com China's exports fell by 4.6 percent to $3.38 trillion in 2023 from $3.59 trillion in 2022, according to data that China's customs administration, the General Administration of Customs, released on Friday. Its exports have decreased for the first time in the previous seven years. | China's annual total imports decreased to $2.5 trillion in 2023 from 2022, a 5.5% decrease. In 2022, the overall value of imports amounted at $2.7 trillion, the paper added. | The information was released just a few weeks after Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged on New Year's Eve that the country's economy is experiencing challen…
(2024-01-12). Pakistan: Baloch group slams government repression, urges global support. firstpost.com The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), which is leading the protest in Islamabad, has requested foreign assistance out of fear of state-sponsored violence. | The Balochistan Post claims that the leaders of the BYC asserted that a sit-in organized by the government, comprising individuals allegedly affiliated with "state-sponsored death squads," is resisting their protest. | They asserted that the goal of these squad members is to intimidate the protesters, highlighting the psychological repercussions on the sit-in participants and the need for counseling. | Speaking to the media on Wednesday at the Islamabad Press…
(2024-01-12). From Brunei with Love: The royal romance of Prince Abdul Mateen and his commoner bride. firstpost.com 
Brunei's royal wedding is the talk of the town. Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia's "most eligible bachelors", is now off the market. The 32-year-old prince of the oil-rich sultanate married his commoner (non-royal) fiancée Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic, 29, Thursday (11 January) as part of a grandiose 10-day celebration that began on 7 January. | The male-only Islamic marriage ceremony took place inside the gold-domed Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan. | Let's take a closer look at the royal couple and their love story. | Who are Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah? | Pri…
(2024-01-12). Apple Vision Pro will have a 'limited drop,' sell out quickly, within minutes, says analyst. firstpost.com Apple's new wearable computer, the Apple Vision Pro, might sell out quickly after its release next month, according to an analyst. The company recently shared that the headset will be in US stores on February 2, following a two-week preordering period. | The pricey mixed reality device will operate on a new system called visionOS, designed for immersive experiences on the Apple Vision Pro. | Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that Apple plans to produce 60,000 to 80,000 units for the initial shipment of the Apple Vision Pro. Due to the limited supply, Kuo predicts a rapid sell-out shortly after the device's launch on…
(2024-01-12). Best phones under Rs 10,000 (Jan 2024): Realme Narzo N55, Poco M5 to Motorola G32. firstpost.com 
It's the new year and the time for new smartphone lists starting with a budget of Rs 10,000. The hangover of the sale season lingers on and we still have some good deals in this budget too. Yet again, we have managed to find five very good handsets with at least 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage under 10K. What's more, all the phones in this list flaunt at least a 50MP main camera, and the majority of them have Full HD displays too. Time to meet the top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000 this month. | Best phones to buy under Rs 10,000 in India | Motorola G32 | The Motorola G32 is the only phone with 8GB RAM on this…
(2024-01-12). Bitcoin ETFs go viral, US investors trade about $4.6bn worth of cryptos on first day of trading. firstpost.com US-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a remarkable debut with approximately $4.6 billion worth of shares traded on the first day of trading, as reported by LSEG data. | Eleven spot bitcoin ETFs, including offerings from major players like BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, began trading, marking a significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry. | Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity dominated trading volumes on the launch day, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The green light from the US Securities and Exchang…
(2024-01-12). Oppo Reno 11 5G series launched in India, check pricing, specifications and other details. firstpost.com Oppo has officially launched the Reno 11 series in the Indian market. The series comprises two models — the Oppo Reno 11 and the Reno 11 Pro. | Notably, the Pro+ variant is absent this year, leaving fans curious about the company's decision. | Priced competitively in the under Rs 40,000 segment, the new Oppo 5G phones enter a market already teeming with compelling options. | Oppo Reno 11 Pro, Oppo Reno 11: Key Specifications | The Indian versions of the Oppo Reno 11 series deviate slightly in terms of specifications. The standard model is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, while the Pro variant boa…
(2024-01-12). Poco X6 series launched in India, check pricing, specifications and other details. firstpost.com Poco, a leading smartphone manufacturer, has announced the release of its latest X6 series today, introducing two innovative devices: the Poco X6 and the Poco X6 Pro. Both smartphones share similar specifications but are distinguished by the processors powering them. | The Poco X6 Pro is equipped with the Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor, while the Poco X6 is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. Noteworthy is the pre-installed Android 14 with HyperOS, eliminating the need for over-the-air updates. | Poco X6 Pro launch: Cutting-Edge Features | The Poco X6 Pro is a flagship smartphone boasting a 6.67…
(2024-01-12). Myanmar rebel alliance agrees to ceasefire with military junta. firstpost.com According to some of the parties involved, a rebel group in northern Myanmar has reached a truce with the governing military during discussions mediated by China. This comes after months of planning an attack that threatened to erode the junta's hold on power. | Since late October, the military, which deposed an elected government in 2021, has been engaged in combat with a coalition of forces from ethnic minorities seeking to oust it from control of their territories. There has been a lot of bloodshed, especially along China's northern border. | The united offensive, supported by a parallel pro-democracy, civilia…
(2024-01-12). China vows to 'smash independence plots' as thousands to rally for Taiwan elections. firstpost.com Tens of thousands are expected to gather on Friday for final rallies in Taiwan ahead of crucial presidential and parliamentary polls even as China's defense ministry issued a warning, stating its intention to "smash any Taiwan independence plots." | Taiwan, an island neighboring China, has witnessed democratic success since its inaugural direct presidential election in 1996, marking the end of a lengthy struggle against authoritarian rule and martial law. | The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), advocating for Taiwan's distinct identity and rejecting China's territorial claims, aims for a third term with…
(2024-01-12). 'President Paul Kagame is a bad neighbour': Burundi closes its border with Rwanda, deports Rwandans. firstpost.com The Minister of Internal Affairs in Burundi on Thursday declared the suspension of diplomatic relations with Rwanda and said that the country has decided to close its border and expel Rwandan citizens. | The minister asserted that these measures were taken in response to allegations of Rwanda's support for a rebel group responsible for attacks on Burundi. | "(Rwandan President) Paul Kagame is a bad neighbour … We have suspended all relations with him until he comes to his senses. He is harboring criminals who are destabilising Burundi," Associated Press quoted Internal Affairs Minister Martin Niteretse as sayin…
(2024-01-12). To counter China, US must urgently reform Pentagon, says first-of-its-kind report. firstpost.com A senior US defence department official on Thursday issued a warning emphasising the urgent need for reform within the extensive Pentagon system if the US aims to effectively address the "pacing challenge" posed by Beijing. | The organisation is known for its lengthy decision-making processes, sluggish weapons development, and a tendency to over-design items that could be produced more cost-effectively by private companies. | According to a South China Morning Post report, the US on Thursday released its first National Industrial Defence Strategy, acknowledging that a declining industrial base, supply-chain const…
(2024-01-12). Will it be a Boeing or Airbus flight? More fliers check plane models when booking trips. firstpost.com A recent midair cabin blowout of a new Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing jet has instilled immense fear among travelers, so much so that they have started checking the model of an aircraft before booking the flights. | A report by Reuters cited Booking Holdings-owned Kayak saying it has seen a spike in the use of a filter on its website that enables travelers to screen by plane model following 5 January, 2024 incident. | Last Friday, when the 737 MAX 9 jetliner departed in Portland, Ore., a door plug — an exit sealed with a panel rather than used as a door — blew out about halfway down the fuselage of t…
(2024-01-12). There Were Five Exonerations in the First Week of the Year. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-12). Gaza in Art, Anguish and Anger. counterpunch.org 
There are no words evocative enough to describe the horror of what is taking place in Gaza. The constant bombardment, the forced displacement of millions from their homes, the intentional destruction of hospitals and schools; the ethnic cleansing of a population, the mass murder and the defiant rejection of calls for a ceasefire by the
(2024-01-12). Germany's Soaking Wet Drought…Helmholtz Drought Monitor Insists Drought Persists. wattsupwiththat.com Disconnected from reality: Despite heavy winter rains, flooding and DWD data, Germany's Helmholtz Institute insists parts of Germany are "extremely dry".
(2024-01-12). "Green" Weaponization in Missouri: Ameren vs. Ratepayers, Taxpayers. wattsupwiththat.com Ameren is a willing participant, as they stand to get seven times (or more) the rate base from a renewables program as compared to continued operation of fossil-fueled power plants such as (but not limited to) Rush Island.
(2024-01-12). 'The Evidence of Genocide Is Not Only Chilling, It Is Also Overwhelming and Incontrovertible'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-12). The State of Capitalism's Climate System. counterpunch.org 
Three years ago, 15,000 scientists declared a climate emergency by signing onto a State of the Climate Report. That signing led to annual updates, for example, the most recent version: The 2023 State of the Climate Report: Entering Uncharted Territory, Bioscience, vol. 73, issue 12, December 2023, Oxford Academic (aka: "The Report"). The initial paragraph
(2024-01-11). Xi reaffirms close ties with Bangladesh. ecns.cn China has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger political mutual trust and further alignment in development strategies with Bangladesh, as the reelection of the nation's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth consecutive term bolstered expectations for elevated bilateral ties.
(2024-01-12). Díaz-Canel: En Cuba hay suficiente dignidad, talento y voluntad. cubadebate.cu Cada nueva medida se va a aplicar en el momento en que estén creadas las condiciones, afirmó el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, durante su visita, en la tarde de este jueves, al municipio artemiseño de Bahía Honda.
(2024-01-12). Representante Especial del Secretario General y Jefe de la Misión de Verificación de la ONU en Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, resaltoÃÅ los claros vínculos entre la implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz. reliefweb.int Country: Colombia | Source: UN Verification Mission in Colombia | Representante Especial del Secretario General y Jefe de la Misión de Verificación de la ONU en Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, resaltoÃÅ los claros vínculos entre la implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz y las iniciativas de diálogo con otros actores armados | Nueva York, 11 de enero de 2024. En la presentación del más reciente informe del Secretario General de la ONU sobre Colombia, que abarca el periodo entre el 27 de septiembre y el 26 de diciembre de 2023, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Representante Especial del Secretario General (SRSG…
(2024-01-12). Firman acuerdo para retirar minas a la deriva en mar Negro. telesurtv.net Türkiye, Rumania y Bulgaria, signatarios del acuerdo, declararon que dicha herramienta asegurará mayor seguridad de la navegación.
(2024-01-12). Presidente venezolano destaca importancia de la unidad. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseveró que ellos han sellado un juramento que "los enemigos no han entendido ni podrán entender jamás".
(2024-01-12). Israel asesina nueve palestinos en Rafah, Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La Sociedad de la Media Luna Roja Palestina informó que los servicios sanitarios trasladaron a los heridos al hospital Al Najjar.
(2024-01-12). Docentes realizarán marcha por salarios dignos en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El artículo 33 de la Ley de la Carrera Docente señala que "el salario de los educadores se fijará teniendo en cuenta el cargo, con revisiones periódicas no mayores de tres años".
(2024-01-12). Naciones del Consenso de Brasilia rechazan violencia en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El mecanismo de integración señaló que unirá esfuerzos para enfrentar coordinadamente la violencia regional.
(2024-01-12). Temporal deja sin electricidad a más de 125.000 usuarios en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Las afectaciones hicieron que en la capital, Asunción y en la región metropolitana se activara el protocolo de emergencia "Código Amarillo".
(2024-01-12). Incendio provocado deja dos fallecidos al noroeste de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Durante la noche de este miércoles hubo otros incidentes vinculados al clima de violencia y zozobra que enfrenta la nación suramericana.
(2024-01-12). Profesionales de salud se movilizan en Andalucía, España. telesurtv.net Asimismo la UGT y CCOO exigieron a la Consejería de Salud un plan inmediato de refuerzo de plantillas que evite estas situaciones de desbordamiento continuo.
(2024-01-12). Arabia Saudita pide "moderación" tras bombardeos en Yemen. telesurtv.net El reinado árabe condenó los ataques de su aliado estratégico Estados Unidos a la par que pidió el cese de los ataques a barcos mercantes por parte de los hutíes.
(2024-01-12). China se pronuncia tras acciones de Occidente sobre Yemen. telesurtv.net El gigante asiático se mostró preocupado por las acciones violentas que ponen en peligro el comercio en la zona del mar Rojo.
(2024-01-12). Rusia solicita reunión en la ONU por los ataques en Yemen. telesurtv.net El gobierno de Rusia señaló directamente a Estados Unidos y al Reino Unido e instó a que a través del Consejo de Seguridad expliquen lo sucedido en el país árabe.
(2024-01-12). Militares de EE.UU. se preparan para intervenir en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Departamento de Estado Matthew Miller resaltó en una conferencia de prensa que Ecuador sufre "niveles atroces de violencia y terrorismo a manos de elementos narcocriminales".
(2024-01-12). El pulso de las olas: Instantáneas bordeando la costa (I). cubadebate.cu El día 3 de enero partimos rumbo al poblado de Boca de Banes con el objetivo de comenzar a contar las historias que pudiéramos encontrar en 10 localidades costeras del norte del occidente cubano.Muchas han sido las historias con las cuales chocamos, pero también muchas fueron las imágenes. En esta galería quisiéramos sacar algunas de esas que no formaron parte del texto original pero que de alguna forma retratan el pueblo, hablan de él y de su gente.
(2024-01-12). Irán rechaza los ataques perpetrados por Occidente contra Yemen. telesurtv.net Para la República Islámica de Irán estos ataques contra posiciones hutíes son una "infracción de la soberanía y la integridad territorial" de Yemen.
(2024-01-12). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 95 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-12). AN de Venezuela pide investigar fondos de sector opositor para campañas. telesurtv.net Parlamento crea Comisión Especial para la investigación de las y los activistas políticos de oposición por delitos en contra de los bienes de Venezuela.
(2024-01-12). Experta insta a atender causas multifactoriales de violencia en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Entre las principales figuran el aumento del crimen trasnacional, el debilitamiento institucional y el abandono de políticas públicas y de prevención, en particular hacia los jóvenes.
(2024-01-12). Inflación registra alza del 25,5% en diciembre de 2023 en Argentina. telesurtv.net El nivel general del Índice de precios al consumidor registró un alza mensual de 25,5 por ciento en diciembre y acumuló un incremento de 211,4 por ciento en los doce meses de 2023…
(2024-01-12). Suben a 178 los penitenciarios retenidos en cárceles de Ecuador. telesurtv.net 158 de los retenidos son Agentes de Seguridad Penitenciarios (ASP) y los otros 20 son miembros de personal de servicio administrativo.
(2024-01-12). Denuncian ataque aéreo del Reino Unido y EE.UU. contra Yemen. telesurtv.net Reino Unido y Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) iniciaron contra objetivos de las milicias hutíes en al menos cuatro provincias yemeníes…
(2024-01-12). Tesla pauses German factory production amid Red Sea attacks. newarab.com 
The electric vehicle maker said in a statement Thursday night that its factory near Berlin, which makes Model Y vehicles and batteries, will pause from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11.
(2024-01-12). OCHA eleva a más de 6 millones los desplazados en Sudán. telesurtv.net Más de 1,3 millones han salido huyendo por las fronteras de Sudán, hacia otras naciones de la región.
(2024-01-12). Exigen uso obligatorio de mascarillas en algunos hospitales de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El grupo hospitalario Johns Hopkins comunicó a sus pacientes mediante un correo electrónico la obligatoriedad del uso de la mascarilla.
(2024-01-12). CIJ continúa audiencia contra Israel por genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net El equipo legal israelí respondió a las acusaciones hechas por Sudáfrica sobre el patrón genocida del Estado Sionista.
(2024-01-12). Irán incauta petrolero estadounidense en el mar de Omán. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios iraníes, el buque navegaba bajo bandera de las Islas Marshall con 19 tripulantes a bordo.
(2024-01-12). Primer bailarín Dani Hernández designado como nuevo director de la Escuela Nacional de Ballet. cubadebate.cu El Primer Bailarín es considerado entre las figuras cimeras del Ballet a nivel mundial, fue formado bajo la guía de Fernando Alonso, Ramona de Saá, Mirta Hermida, entre otros importantes maestros.
(2024-01-12). Havasupai Water and Existence Threatened by New Uranium Mining on at Grand Canyon. indybay.org Havasupai said their worst fears have come true, and now Energy Fuels is extracting toxic uranium, violating their sacred place, threatening their water source and jeopardizing their existence. "As Guardians of the Grand Canyon, we the Havsuw 'Baaja, the Havasupai Tribe, have opposed uranium mining in and around our Reservation and the Grand Canyon since time immemorial. We do this to protect our people, our land, our water, our past, our present and our future."
(2024-01-12). Friday 1/12: Webinar: South Africa's Historic Case for Gaza at the Hague: What is Next? indybay.org
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Virtual Debrief: South Africa v. Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-12). Saturday 1/13: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-01-12). Wednesday 1/17: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-01-12). Friday 1/19: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-12). Wednesday 1/17: Action: Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Barriers to Deeply Affordable Housing: What can we do? indybay.org Zoom only: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwd=Tzh1YVh5SE9mdWkzdjI2clZrVEczdz09 | MEETING ID: 864 6575 2525; PASS CODE: 465295 | PHONE IN: 699-900 9128 US (SAN JOSE)…
(2024-01-12). Saturday 1/13: San Jose: No U.S. War in Yemen! indybay.org San Jose City Hall plaza | 200 E Santa Clara St | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-01-12). With Attack on Yemen, the U.S. Is Shameless. indybay.org "We Make the Rules, We Break the Rules"
(2024-01-12). Fake Chaos: "Fauda" – the so-called organization of Palestinian anarchists. indybay.org
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-01-12). Friday 1/12: Webinar: Guantanamo, Where Do We Go From Here? indybay.org
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-12). Thursday 1/11: Santa Clara County Human Rights Commission Meeting. indybay.org County Government Center (in auditorium) | 70 W Hedding St | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Sacramento: Press Conference & Symbolic Die-In. indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA‚ÄÇ…
(2024-01-12). Sunday 1/14: Be A Hero: Memorial for Ady Barkan, Activist Health Care for All & Disability Rights. indybay.org Virtual remembrance | RSVP: https://rememberingady.com/…
(2024-01-12). Wednesday 1/10: MLK Day March and Celebration in Seaside, CA. indybay.org Monterey County Department of Social Services, 1281 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2024-01-12). Saturday 1/13: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Library | 150 E San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2024-01-12). Thursday 1/18: Animal Rights Rally and March for Free Palestine. indybay.org Sproul Plaza, Berkeley…
(2024-01-12). Open Letter To UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ and Berkeley City Council. indybay.org This is an open letter to the Chancellor of UC Berkeley and the Berkeley City Council. Feel free to copy and email or fax this to them. Or print it out and give it to them in person.
(2024-01-12). Saturday 1/20: Bigger Than Roe! Women's March Singing Rally w/ Occupella. indybay.org In front of the old Oaks Theater | 1875 Solano Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94707…
(2024-01-12). Friday 1/12: Palo Alto: Silent Vigil for Peace. indybay.org 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-01-12). Monday 1/15: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace: Connecting Struggles. indybay.org
(2024-01-12). Attention All Palestinians : Submit Your Cases To The ICC. indybay.org ùêìùê°ùêû ùêéùêüùêüùê¢ùêúùêû ùê®ùêü ùê≠ùê°ùêû ùêèùê´ùê®ùê¨ùêûùêúùê&AEli…
(2024-01-12). Monday 1/15: MLK Day March and Celebration in Seaside. indybay.org Monterey County Department of Social Services, 1281 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2024-01-12). Magical Thinking About Joe Biden in 2024. indybay.org Paving the way for another Trump presidency…
(2024-01-12). Monday 1/15: 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. indybay.org Alan Harvey Theater | 800 Magnolia Ave | Piedmont, CA 94611…
(2024-01-12). Italia: Carta abierta contra el genocidio en Palestina. indybay.org Italia, 8 de diciembre de 2023 | ARTES ITALIANAS UNIDAS PARA PALESTINA: Carta abierta contra el genocidio en Palestina…
(2024-01-12). Ecuador: Salud en tiempos de guerra. indybay.org Ecuador: Salud en tiempos de guerra | ALAMES (AsociAción Latinoamericana de Medicina Social)…
(2024-01-12). KPFA's Management Pushing Pro-Imperialist Propaganda Says Former KPFA Supporter. indybay.org KPFA management according to a former supporter is pushing pro-war and pro-imperialist propaganda on the air with some of their programmers like Ian Masters who puts out CIA talking points. He also includes KPFA's Chris Welch who argued that supporting a ceasefire in Gaza would be supporting Hamas. | The former supporter also criticized the manager's survey for not allowing comments from the listeners and members.
(2024-01-12). Western Empire Bombs Yemen To Protect Israel's Genocide Operations In Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2024-01-11). South Africa's genocide case against Israel over Gaza 'chilling' in detail. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report South Africa has accused Israel of "genocidal intent" over its war on the besieged enclave Gaza Strip, and pleaded with judges at the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an interim order demanding Israel halt its military offensive in the embattled territory, reports Middle East Eye. South African lawyer Adila…
(2024-01-11). Israeli newspaper: Israeli army ordered the killing of Israeli civilians and soldiers Oct 7. israelpalestinenews.org The Israeli military implemented the "Hannibal Directive" during Hamas' attack Oct. 7 attack, killing some of its own civilians & soldiers according to an investigation by Israel's leading newspaper, which will be published in full on January 12…
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