2024-02-07: News Headlines
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(2024-02-06). Germany approves $17B support for gas power plants transitioning to hydrogen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The German Ministry of Economy announced on Monday that the government has approved plans to support gas power plants that can transition to hydrogen, with a support cost of $17 billion. This move is part of the efforts to address the gaps in renewable energy intermittency and accelerate the shift to low-carbon energy generation.The decision comes after pressure from the industry for more details, following the government's promise of this strategy last year, as Germany relies on hydrogen to move away from gas and coal, Bloomberg reported.After closing its remaining nuclear power plants, Germany has to…
(2024-02-06). Yhonnie Scarce's Glass Works Are A Glistening, Poignant Exploration Of How Nuclear Testing Affected First Nations People #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains themes and references to historical events which may be distressing. | Yhonnie Scarce, a …
(2024-02-06). Grappling with Nuclear Dangers at 90 Seconds to Midnight. counterpunch.org 
What's in your basement? Mine is full of things I've mostly forgotten about — tools I bought for projects I never completed, long abandoned sports equipment, furniture I planned on refinishing ages ago, and unused cans of paint I thought I wanted when someone was giving them away. We've owned this house for nearly 12
(2024-02-06). Senate Progressives Seek to Hold Israel Accountable. counterpunch.org 
Two Bills with Limited Support For those who are dismayed and disturbed by Israel's disproportionate response to the Hamas atrocities on Oct. 7 last year, Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley and other progressive Senate Democrats are fighting their battle. They have been pushing for Senate action that would tie further US military aid to Israel on
(2024-02-06). Will Nato survive Donald Trump's reelection? Germany expresses concerns. geo.tv 
The 77-year-old Donald Trump is running for president once again despite his legal troubles…
(2024-02-06). West controls every use of weapons supplied to Ukraine due to corruption -— source. tass.com Ukrainian army is getting approval from its NATO supervisors for every use of the expensive Western armament, such as HIMARS, and ATACMS missiles and Patriot air defense systems…
(2024-02-06). Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries gear up for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries geared up in celebrations of the Year of the Dragon.
(2024-02-06). The Confessions of Thomas Friedman. counterpunch.org 
The inestimable Thomas L. Friedman uncharacteristically makes a dangerous confession. Once again, he writes, there is an awareness "that the U.S. will never have the global legitimacy, the NATO allies and the Arab and Muslim allies it needs to take on Iran in a more aggressive manner unless we stop letting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold our policy hostage…" | Did NYT really allow these words to slip onto its op-ed pages?
(2024-02-06). Feb 6, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Polyushko-Pole — –û–ª—å–≥–∞ –Ø–∫–æ–≤–ª–µ–≤–∞ They Hate Us for Our Bases and Bombs, by Bill Astore Russia Demilitarizing NATO | Larry C. Johnson (Video) Ukraine War Day #712: Russian Break Through In Avdeevka, by yalensis Rus Storm Central Avdeyevka, Ukr Defence Chaos, Rus Prepare Kupiansk Strike, Kiev Leaders Quarrel (Mercouris Podcast) Ukraine Distracts from Multiplying Catastrophes; Why US Analysts Get Ukraine Wrong — New Atlas (Vide…
(2024-02-06). ECOWAS Exodus: Niger, Mali, & Burkina Faso's Anti-Colonial Uprising Continues. thealtworld.com On January 28, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a bloc condemned by West Africa's popular movements as a vestige of French neo-colonial control of the region. In a statement announcing the exit, the three countries stated, "Under the influence of foreign powers", the regional bloc of ECOWAS "has become a threat to its member states." | Kwesi Pratt, Jr. the General Secretary of the Socialist Movement Ghana (SMG), explains how West Africa's popular movements are rising up against French neo-colonialism and what the withdrawal means…
(2024-02-06). Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS. mronline.org 
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal.
(2024-02-06). Nigeria's Osimhen doubtful for Cup of Nations semi-final. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Deplorable: Plans to Expand US Drone Atrocities in West Africa. dissidentvoice.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and the U.S. Out of Africa Network (USOAN) opposes in the strongest terms the U.S. plans, in collusion with West Africa's comprador class, to further violate Africa's sovereignty and right to self determination in the form of three new military drone bases in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Benin. Further, …
(2024-02-06). After Cameroon, Burkina Faso becomes second country in Africa to include malaria vaccine in immunisation program. firstpost.com Burkina Faso has become the second nation in Africa to integrate the malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation schedule. | The country, after Cameroon, began to integrate the malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation schedule on 5 February by officially introducing the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its expanded vaccination program across 27 health districts. | According to the Gavi vaccine alliance, the initial phase of the vaccine roll-out in Burkina Faso aims to reach nearly 250,000 children aged 5—23 months, across 27 health districts out of the total 70. | Burkina Faso is said to be one of the wors…
(2024-02-06). North and South Korea at a turning point after 70 years. internationalviewpoint.org "The situation on the Korean Peninsula has become more tense recently, with North Korea still conducting a series of missile tests from late last year into this year." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Nuland leaves a sense of foreboding in Kiev. peoplesdispatch.org All indications are that the US strategy through this year is to 'hold, build and strike' at Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow's best option would be to create a buffer that keeps Russian territories out of reach of game-changing western medium and long-range missiles…
(2024-02-06). Gas reserves in Europe below 69%, gas supply via Ukraine at 42.4 mcm. tass.com Facilities for regasification of liquefied gas and its further pumping into Europe's pipelines are loaded by 45% of their capacity…
(2024-02-06). UAE Committed to Supporting Efforts to Alleviate Impact of Ukraine Crisis — Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that the country was committed to supporting all efforts that would mitigate the humanitarian consequences of the Ukrainian crisis, the United Arab Emirates' state media WAM reported on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Ex-Polish Commando: Russia Dominates as to How Far Ukraine Can Act. sputnikglobe.com Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defense chief, recently stated that the nation's troops are continuing their advance in multiple regions, resulting in the loss of more than 23,000 Ukrainian soldiers last month.
(2024-02-06). US should not spend money for Ukraine before solving internal problems — politician. tass.com Robert Kennedy Jr. noticed "requesting additional $60 bln when we have so many problems at home including inflation and the border crisis is reckless"
(2024-02-06). Ukraine shells Russia's Belgorod Region more than 30 times over day. tass.com In the Valuisky district, Ukrainian forces shelled the village of Verigovka from barrel artillery five times…
(2024-02-06). FPV drone operators of Russian airborne troops destroy Ukrainian infantry unit. tass.com Russian airborne units destroyed a Ukrainian army squad in the Zaporozhye Region by two one way attack drone strikes…
(2024-02-06). Ukraine's Budget Deficit Hits Record High of 20.5% of GDP. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine's budget deficit at the end of 2023 continued to increase, reaching a record 20.5% of GDP, or 1.33 trillion hryvnias ($35.1 billion), Sputnik calculations based on data from the Ukrainian National Bank and the country's Open Budget system show.
(2024-02-06). Biden to veto bill on aid to Israel without Ukraine — White House. tass.com "The Administration strongly opposes this ploy which does nothing to secure the border" and does nothing to help Ukraine, said the Office of Management and Budget…
(2024-02-06). US President Joe Biden to receive German Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid Ukraine aid impasse. firstpost.com When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Washington this week, he hopes to capitalise on Europe's success in agreeing on extra help for war-torn Ukraine. President Joe Biden is battling to overcome resistance to a US package. | The leaders' meetings on Friday will also address growing tensions in the Middle East, where Israel is at war with Hamas and the US has conducted strikes on Iran-linked sites in Iraq and Syria in response to a drone assault that killed three American troops at a Jordanian base. | The United States is Kyiv's largest military backer, with Germany coming in second. The Biden-Scholz summit co…
(2024-02-06). G7 to tighten conditions of importers compliance with Russian oil price cap — newspaper. tass.com Representatives of G7, the EU and Australia agreed to tighten rules, the Nikkei said…
(2024-02-06). Operation of Pantsir system wins admiration in the Middle East. tass.com The efficiency of the Pantsir system affirmed in real conditions gives rise to higher interest in it globally, noted CEO of the Russian defense export agency Alexander Mikheev…
(2024-02-06). Russian stocks up as Tuesday trading opens. tass.com The dollar exchange rate was down by 0.14% at 90.45 rubles, the euro was up by 0.3% at 97.37 rubles…
(2024-02-06). Russian cosmonaut sets new record for time spent in space. pressenza.com Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, 59, today set a new record for the time he has spent in orbit around the Earth, the Roscosmos space corporation announced. | According to the corporation, Kononenko surpassed the previous record of almost 879 days accumulated over 17 years, which his compatriot Guennadi Padalka had held since 2016. | Kononenko is completing his fifth mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and is on track to become the first cosmonaut to spend more than 1,000 days in space on 4 June. | By the date of his return to Earth on 23 September 2024, Kononenko will have accumulated 1,110 days…
(2024-02-06). US Propaganda Machine Panicking Tucker Carlson Will Continue Objective Reporting in Russia. sputnikglobe.com The prominent American political commentator previously claimed his efforts to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin made him a target of US government surveillance, undermining 'official' narratives about the "boogeyman" leader.
(2024-02-06). Russian court arrests fiction writer in absentia on charges of incitement to terrorism. tass.com Boris Akunin, which is the pen name of Grigory Chkhartishvili, was earlier designated as a foreign agent in Russia and blacklisted as a terrorist and extremist…
(2024-02-06). Russia Not Ruling Out Withdrawal From Arctic Council if Necessary. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is not ruling out withdrawing from the Arctic Council if its activities do not meet Moscow's interests, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, Nikolay Korchunov, told Sputnik.
(2024-02-06). Russia to Bring New Arms, Including Drones, to World Market in 2024. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – New Russian weapons and military equipment, including drones, are expected to receive export permits in 2024, Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev told Sputnik.
(2024-02-06). Russian journalist wins Chinese Government Friendship Award. tvbrics.com 
Every year thousands of specialists from different countries apply for this award…
(2024-02-06). Russian FM Lavrov Chairs Business Council Meeting in Moscow. sputnikglobe.com Sergey Lavrov, the nation's top diplomat, is hosting a Business Council meeting at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow.
(2024-02-06). Zelensky intends to fire top military commander along with all his deputies — Rada member. tass.com Ukrainian deputy top commander Yevgeny Moisyuk is accused in Russia of shelling Donbass, as well as of killing and injuring more than 100 people…
(2024-02-06). Ethiopian-Russian business forum promotes investment opportunities. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, February 6 (Prensa Latina) An Ethiopian-Russian business forum held in Moscow with the participation of companies from Ethiopia and Russia focused on presentations to promote investment, trade and tourism opportunities, local press reported.
(2024-02-06). Unknown person throws suspicious bag into Russian consulate's territory in Sydney. tass.com According to data of the New South Wales police, the content of the bag does not pose any threat…
(2024-02-06). Israeli army storms Ain Sultan, Aqabat Jaber refugee camps. tass.com The Israel Defense Forces are also conducting raids on settlements near the cities of Nablus and Jenin…
(2024-02-06). Unaccountable Hackers: The CIA, Vengeance, and Joshua Schulte. dissidentvoice.org The release of the Vault 7 files in the spring of 2017 in a series of 26 disclosures, detailing the hacking tools of the US Central Intelligence Agency, was one of the more impressive achievements of the WikiLeaks publishing organisation. As WikiLeaks stated at the time, the hacking component of the agency's operations had become …
(2024-02-06). Ramez Galal reveals next Ramadan show victims! albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Every Ramadan, Egyptian actor, and singer Ramez Galal takes to his social media accounts to reveal the victims of his upcoming prank show, but what if we told you a list including his guests has been revealed through an unconfirmed leak?The singer is always keen on keeping his guests as a surprise but leaks always tend to happen every year and this one is no different.Ramez Galal reveals next Ramadan show victims!: (Ramez Never Ends / MBC)Among these names are the Egyptian artist Angham, the Emirati artist Ahlam, and the Syrian artist Asala Nasri. If the names circulating across social media are…
(2024-02-06). South Korean lawmakers urge tougher laws after Indonesian engineers 'caught' stealing warplane data. firstpost.com After Indonesian engineers were allegedly caught attempting to take a removable drive containing data related to the KF-21 fighter jet, South Korean lawmakers have called for the government to enact tougher laws on preventing leaks of defence secrets. | According to a South China Morning Post report, citing the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA), technicians, who were working on the project at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), are under investigation on suspicion of saving the classified information on a USB device. | "A joint investigation composed of related agencies, including the National Int…
(2024-02-06). Chinese team wins the gold medal in synchronised swimming at world championships. tvbrics.com 
The title was China's second one in the sport after the 2023 Fukuoka World Championships…
(2024-02-06). The 8th Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival to be held in Paris at the end of April. tvbrics.com 
Eight Chinese films that won awards at the Wulong Documentary Film Week have been nominated for the festival…
(2024-02-06). Hourly wages to increase in South Africa. tvbrics.com 
The law will come into force from the first of March this year…
(2024-02-06). Unique glass jewellery is on display in Iran. tvbrics.com 
Glass jewellery has gained a significant number of fans around the world…
(2024-02-06). India participates in the first meeting of the G20 Working Group on Education chaired by Brazil. tvbrics.com 
Representatives of the Asian country emphasised the importance of innovative teaching processes…
(2024-02-06). MQ-9B will provide India with enhanced maritime security, says US. firstpost.com The General Atomics MQ-9B armed drones will add more teeth to India's maritime security and drone awareness security, the United States said. | On 1 February, the US approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and related equipment to India at an estimated cost of $3.99 billion (Rs 33,060 crore). | India gets 'outright ownership' of MQ-9B drones | "This sale, we believe, will provide India with an enhanced maritime security and maritime domain awareness capability," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at his daily news conference. | "It offers India outright ownershi…
(2024-02-06). After fleeing war, Sudanese artists recreate scene in Cairo. newarab.com 
When the first bombs rang out in Sudan, Amjad, Fatima and Mazin abandoned their paintbrushes, musical instruments and studios, leaving behind the lives they knew for unfamiliar shores. | Now in Egypt, they have sought to bring back the sights and sounds of a long-lost home to an audience of about a hundred, just a stone's throw away from Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square. | Mazin Hamid, a celebrity in his native Khartoum, thrilled the crowd with his homegrown beats at a concert accompanying an exhibition. | When war broke out in his home country last April, Hamid was under a tight deadline to produce the soundtrack…
(2024-02-06). Sudanese RSF brings down telecoms networks across Sudan. newarab.com 
Communications were down for most The RSF did not comment, while an Ma…
(2024-02-06). Serbia parliament holds first session after contested vote. firstpost.com Serbia's parliament was due to hold its maiden session on Tuesday, weeks after contentious elections were marred by charges of electoral fraud. | The Balkan nation's election commission said that President Aleksandar Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won a decisive victory with 46.75 percent of the parliamentary vote. | The biggest opposition movement, known as the Serbia Against Violence (SPN) alliance, garnered only 23.66 percent. | However, foreign monitors alleged anomalies during the polls, such as "vote buying" and "ballot box stuffing," and some Western governments expressed concerns about the…
(2024-02-06). Social media algorithms pushing, normalising extreme misogynistic content on young people, finds study. firstpost.com A recent report by The Guardian sheds light on the alarming trend of social media algorithms rapidly propagating extreme misogynistic content, which is infiltrating school environments and normalizing harmful attitudes towards women. | The report is based on a study conducted by teams from University College London and the University of Kent, which reveals a concerning surge in misogynistic content suggested by TikTok's algorithm over a five-day monitoring period. | This content, often centred on anger and blame directed at women, saw a four-fold increase, indicating a worrying trend in the platform's recommendat…
(2024-02-06). Media and politicians whip up anti-immigrant frenzy over altercation in New York City with police. wsws.org Media, police authorities and Democratic Party politicians criticized Alvin Bragg, the New York County District Attorney, for supposed leniency in his office's handling of the case of several asylum seekers who allegedly had an altercation with police in New York City.
(2024-02-06). Biden demands "immediate" passage of $118 billion World War III/anti-immigrant package. wsws.org Biden demanded that Congress "immediately" pass the bill so he can "shut down the border."
(2024-02-06). The end of UNRWA? Why Israel is targeting the refugee agency. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). New Senate funding bill would send $14 billion to Israel and cut all funding to UNRWA. mondoweiss.net 
A new Senate spending bill supported by the Biden administration would rush $14 billion in military aid to Israel while blocking funding to UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees.
(2024-02-06). Israel to Submit Evidence of UNRWA's Alleged Links to 'Terrorism' to UN. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israel will provide evidence linking the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to "terrorism" to a UN panel looking into the organization, following accusations that its staff were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Monday.
(2024-02-06). The U.S.-Mexico Border at Center of the Presidential Election. internationalviewpoint.org "Border and immigration legislation in Congress is stalled because the Republicans want it to remain an unsolved problem because that's good for Trump's campaign." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Wilders' PM bid stutters as 'coalition partners' squabble over fiscal, immigration policy. firstpost.com Just days before a crucial deadline, Geert Wilders, the far-right leader in the Netherlands, is encountering hurdles in his attempt to establish a government. | The stumbling block lies in the discord among potential coalition partners regarding fiscal and immigration policies. | Wilders, known for his anti-Islam and climate-change-denying stance, achieved a surprising victory in the November elections, proposing measures such as banning mosques and the Koran. However, the Dutch political system, unlike those of Britain or the United States, involves a prolonged negotiation period after elections to form a coalit…
(2024-02-06). US launches strike against Houthi ground drones in Yemen. tass.com "On February 5, at approximately 3: 30 p.m. Sanaa time, US Central Command forces conducted a strike against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles," the statement says…
(2024-02-06). Biden administration considers recognizing Palestinian state. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- President Joe Biden addressed Hamas's reaction to the proposed agreement brokered by Qatar for a prisoner exchange and ceasefire, stating that negotiations are ongoing. He refrained from elaborating on the details of Hamas's response at this time. According to NBC, a senior US administration official added that the Biden administration is exploring options to recognize a Palestinian state following the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas released a press statement confirming its response to the framework agreement, expressing a positive outlook and aiming for a comprehensive ceasefire, relief for Palestinia…
(2024-02-06). Why US Government Statistics are Like the Bible. counterpunch.org On February 2, 2024 the US Labor Dept released its monthly jobs report for January. One of the Department's two surveys showed +353,000 jobs created in January. But a second report shows a drop in total employment in January of -1,070,000 full-time and part-time jobs (and an additional -400,000 jobs if one includes unincorporated independent
(2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org Endorsing Joe Biden's re-election is in direct violation of the UAW's December 1 call for ceasefire in Gaza and UAW President Shawn Fain's claims to uphold justice in and beyond the workplace.
(2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org On October 16, 2023, Palestinian trade unions issued an urgent call to End all Complicity and Stop Arming Israel. At the CAP Conference on January 24, 2024, the UAW International Executive Board — without membership engagement or approval — crossed that picket line by endorsing Joe Biden, whose administration arms, funds, and facilitates the relentless Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in Gaza and throughout historic Palestine that has already killed more than 30,000 people, including thousands of children, in just over 114 days.
(2024-02-06). Australian Labor government backs US bombings and wider war in Middle East. wsws.org Echoing the Biden White House, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared his government's full support for Washington's strikes on alleged Iranian-linked sites in Syria and Iraq.
(2024-02-06). Pressure on Colombia's Supreme Court to pick new chief prosecutor. colombiareports.com Labor unions and political organizations close to Colombia's President Gustavo Petro announced protests to demand the Supreme Court pick a new chief prosecutor. Teachers union Fecode said it will take…
(2024-02-06). British PM Rishi Sunak plans to spend about 100 million Pounds to tackle issues caused by AI. firstpost.com Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans to allocate over 100 million Pounds ($125 million) towards bolstering the UK's position as a global frontrunner in regulating AI, with a focus on regulatory challenges and advancing research and development initiatives to keep AI in check | The government intends to channel nearly 100 million Pounds into establishing nine new research hubs at universities nationwide, alongside forging a collaborative partnership with the United States to ensure responsible AI deployment. | Additionally, 10 million Pound will be allocated to support regulatory bodies, with an additiona…
(2024-02-06). Cuba and Spain carry out exchanges on communications. plenglish.com First Deputy Minister of Communications Wilfredo González Vidal detailed, during a videoconference with Spanish and Cuban businessmen residing in Spain, the domains in which there is potential to deepen existing or new types of collaboration ties. | Vidal explained that there are possibilities of developing joint models with Spain. "Joint projects could be marketed in Latin America due to the language facilities that the two nations share," he said. | In his introductory words, González Vidal mentioned among Cuba's strengths the formation of human capital, which offers a space in a sphere in which there is great…
(2024-02-06). How US Government Statistics Are Like The Bible. popularresistance.org This week on February 2nd, the US Labor Department released its monthly jobs report for January. One of the Department's two surveys showed +353,000 jobs created in January. But a second report shows a drop in total employment in January of -1,070,000 full time and part-time jobs (and an additional -400,000 jobs if one includes unincorporated independent contractors jobs. So, like the Bible, one can find whatever one wants in the government job stats. | So why the discrepancies between the two surveys in the monthly jobs report? | One reason is that the two surveys have big differences in their methodologies (and…
(2024-02-06). United Auto Workers Call for a General Strike and Endorse Biden. internationalviewpoint.org The United Auto Work union of today exemplifies labor's problems and possibilities. Last week its president Shawn Fain both endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president while also calling for a general strike. | – | / |
(2024-02-06). 25 Years Into The Revolution, Venezuela Resists US Interference. popularresistance.org February 2 marked the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, which was the beginning of the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past 25 years, Venezuela has made remarkable gains in reducing poverty, ending illiteracy and building social infrastructure such as housing, health care, education, transportation and more, despite persistent interference by the United States to impose an economic blockade, fund an opposition, attempt coups and assassinations, delegitimize the elections and threaten military attacks. Clearing the FOG speaks with Leo Flores, a Venezuelan activist, about t…
(2024-02-06). Progress in the nation's recovery and rebuilding documented in summary five-year review. sanews.gov.za Progress in the nation's recovery and rebuilding documented in summary five-year review | The Presidency has released a five-year review publication that documents the strides made in South Africa's recovery and reconstruction since 2019, delving into the transformative initiatives undertaken by the Sixth Administration, specifically targeting the pressing challenges confronting the nation. | 'Leave No One Behind 2024 — A Five-Year Review', which was released on Tuesday, outlines in summary form the progress made in growing the economy and jobs; fighting corruption; tackling poverty; developing human capita…
(2024-02-06). Venezuelan analyst: Lenin on 'Socialism and War'. workers.org 
By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein A message from Rodríguez Gelfenstein, a political analyst and former Venezuelan diplomat and official, to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21 in New York City. Amid the horror exposed by Israel's colonial-imperialist aggression against the Palestinian people, we commemorate the . . . |
(2024-02-06). French Farmers Give Macron A Headache. popularresistance.org As French President Emmanuel Macron's government, under new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, moves ever further to the right, a radical mass movement is again shaking the country. | Last year, the biggest workers' movement for decades mobilised millions across the country in an attempt to defend retirement pensions. This year it is the turn of the farmers to revolt. | Six thousand tractors were present at 120 blockades, and at least 16 motorways were brought to a standstill on January 30. Regional government headquarters have been covered with manure, and hypermarket distribution centres — as well as Toulouse…
(2024-02-06). Here's How Non-Police Crisis Response Programs Have Been Working. popularresistance.org Over the past three years, tens of thousands of people in crisis have been met with behavioral health specialists and social workers instead of police officers. Interactions like these are taking place across the country more often today compared to previous years. While unarmed crisis responders have existed for decades, public outrage over the 2020 police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Daniel Prude, and many others prompted cities to create new ways to respond to people in crisis. | Police are often called to respond to situations involving people experiencing mental health crises—with disastro…
(2024-02-06). Israeli army strikes in Gaza kill 14 journalists in January — report. tass.com According to the report, deliberate attacks on the homes of media workers have claimed the lives of several dozen family members…
(2024-02-06). Israel has provided no evidence for Hamas-UNRWA claims: head. newarab.com 
Israel has provided no evidence to back its claims that workers from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said there was still no proof to back Israeli claims that some UNRWA staff took part in
(2024-02-06). US IYSSE opposes pro-government thug attacks on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org "The attempts of the PPSS and SLPP to intimidate our comrades, workers and young people with cowardly acts of violence will fail."—International Youth and Students for Social Equality in the United States…
(2024-02-06). Australian pseudo-left slanders workers, defends unions' complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org Defending the union bureaucracy, prominent Socialist Alliance member Tim Gooden described workers as ignorant adherents of the "Murdoch media," whose attitude to the mass murder of Palestinians is "it's got nothing to do with us…"
(2024-02-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Impoverished residents in Mexico City and suburbs face continuing water shortages while 13,000 teachers in Saskatchewan walked out last week over low wages and underfunding of education.
(2024-02-06). Workers discuss global strategy against layoffs at online meeting hosted by UPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee. wsws.org The meeting was called in response to last week's announcement of 12,000 job cuts by the logistics giant.
(2024-02-06). Lenin yesterday, today, tomorrow. workers.org 
By Georges Gastaud Gastaud is a retired teacher, union militant and for nearly two decades the general secretary of the Pole for the Rebirth of Communism in France, the PRCF. His message to the Lenin Centennial, held in New York City on Jan. 21, follows: In 2024, we commemorate the . . . |
(2024-02-06). Palestinian Resistance condemns U.S. attacks on Syria and Iraq. workers.org 
The following statements from Palestinian Resistance forces appeared on Resistance News Network, Feb. 3, 2024, in response to the recent U.S. attacks on Syria and Iraq. Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement We condemn in the strongest terms the U.S. aggression on both Iraq and Syria, considering it a dangerous escalation, . . . |
(2024-02-06). Beware U.S. imperialism's war on Iran. workers.org 
Will the escalation in bombing by the U.S. and British air forces against people in Syria, Iraq and Yemen lead to a regional war with Iran? Despite declarations from President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that they seek no war with Iran, . . . |
(2024-02-06). La asamblea internacional de Nueva York rinde homenaje a la resistencia palestina. workers.org 
Nueva York La Asamblea Internacional contra el Imperialismo en Solidaridad con la Resistencia Palestina se celebró el 21 de enero en el histórico Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center de Nueva York. El Partido Mundo Obrero, organizador del acto, había elegido la fecha para rendir homenaje . . . |
(2024-02-06). Pakistan polls 2024: Imran Khan's party PTI claims raids by cops, masked men in election offices, women workers harassed. firstpost.com Ahead of Pakistan elections 2024, trouble is mounting for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Raids are being carried out at houses of party's election offices, houses of party leaders and supporters. Also, women workers of the political faction are being allegedly harassed. | According to a report by Dawn, the PTI alleged that the Punjab Police and some masked men sealed the party's election office NA-118 nominee Aaliya Hamza and PP-148 candidate Saba Dewan. | A spokesman of PTI alleged that the police and unknown masked men harassed women workers sitting in the…
(2024-02-06). UK Labour's ratings tumble among Brit Muslims amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Why did Iran strike Iraq and Syria, and what's next. newarab.com 
Amid The tit-for-tat strikes between Iraqi paramilitaries and US forces have persisted since October when groups…
(2024-02-06). US strikes in Iraq, Syria not a long-term campaign — Pentagon. tass.com US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder also said about kamikaze drone fell to the ground not far from the US armed forces base in the east of Syria…
(2024-02-06). Israeli ships strike UN humanitarian food convoy. tass.com According to UNRWA's director in Gaza Thomas White, no one was injured…
(2024-02-06). Iraqi MP threatens to cut off oil to Jordan over US strikes. newarab.com 
An Iraqi MP, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, has proposed cutting off subsidised oil exports to Sanad collected a list of signatures from other Iraqi parliamentarians calling for a vote on a resolution requiring the Ministry of Oil to stop sell…
(2024-02-06). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Coach Of Inter Miami Explains Why Messi Not Play In Match In Hong Kong #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) The head coach of the American Inter Miami, Gerardo Martino, | explained why the striker of the team Lionel Messi had not played | with the local club Hong Kong XI (4: 1), Azernews …
(2024-02-06). Climate Change Will Strike Australia's Precious World Heritage Sites And Indigenous Knowledge Is A Key Defence #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) From Kakadu to Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef, to Sydney Opera House and the convict sites, Australia's list of World Heritage places is incredibly diverse. Each site …
(2024-02-06). Bolivia prepares multi-million investments in Oruro department. plenglish.com During the Solemn Session that Arce attended with vice president David Choquehuanca, the governor of Oruro, Johnny Vedia, and other authorities, Arce explained that the funds will cover projects in the educational, healthcare, and agricultural sectors and related to the industrialization of the department. | The President reported that during the current year the Comprehensive Health Center at Curahuara de Carangas and the Health Center at the municipality of Carangas will be built based on agreements signed with the Special Projects Unit of the Presidency, with an investment of eight million bolivianos (more th…
(2024-02-06). Study Finds Media Giants New York Times, CNN, and Fox News Pushing for US War in Yemen. mintpressnews.com 
A new study of major media outlets' coverage of the Red Sea blockade found overwhelming bias in the press, which put forward pro-war talking points and portrayed the US as a good faith actor "dragged" into another Middle Eastern conflict against its will…
(2024-02-06). NY Times tries to cover up its 7 October "mass rapes" fraud. electronicintifada.net Hillary Clinton set to spread Israel's lies justifying genocide at Columbia University forum.
(2024-02-06). Exposed: US DEA used criminals to spy on, destabilize Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Reports reveal that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) used known criminals to spy on and destabilize the left-wing governments in Venezuela, Mexico, and Bolivia.
(2024-02-06). Assange's Very Life Is At Stake. popularresistance.org In Julian Assange's extradition case, Magistrate Judge Venessa Baraitser determined he would not survive imprisonment in a U.S. Supermax facility — that he is very likely to commit suicide. | One of the final witnesses in the 4 week extradition trial in 2020 was an American lawyer whose client Abu Hamza was held in ADX Colorado where Julian is likely to be sent. Abu Hamza has no hands. He was extradited from the U.K. following assurances by the U.S. that the prison system was able to deal with the special requirements of such a prisoner. | His lawyer testified that despite assurances he would not be placed…
(2024-02-06). Former US Middle East Commander Says Israel's Success in Gaza Is 'Very Limited'. news.antiwar.com Retired US Marines Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of US Central Command, described Israel's success in Gaza as "very limited," noting Israel has failed to dismantle the Palestinian group's military and political leadership. McKenzie, who retired from his post at CENTCOM in 2022, made the comments while appearing on CBS News' "Face the Nation" …
(2024-02-06). At UNSC meeting, US lambasted for attacks on Iraq and Syria. peoplesdispatch.org While terming the US attacks as violations of international law and a reckless provocation, several UN member-states highlighted its support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza as the root of conflict in the region…
(2024-02-06). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Demands Full Funding Of UNRWA. popularresistance.org On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its ruling in the case of South Africa v. Israel in which the court found there was sufficient evidence to support South Africa's allegations of genocide against the Palestinian people (see our previous press release for more details) and rejected Israel's claim to be acting in 'self-defense'. The World Court ordered the state of Israel to "take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of" acts of genocide, including deaths, harm to mental and physical health and conditions that threaten the well-being of the Palestinian people,…
(2024-02-06). Lawmakers Trying To Kill Historic Suit Seeking Gun Industry Accountability. popularresistance.org For nearly a quarter century, some of the world's largest gunmakers have tried unsuccessfully to beat back a lawsuit brought by the city of Gary, Indiana, accusing them of turning a blind eye to illegal gun sales. | The lawsuit was one of dozens that cities filed against gun manufacturers in the late 1990s, but it is the only one to survive a barrage of legal challenges and legislation aimed at limiting the gun industry's liability for crimes committed with their products. | Now, facing the prospect of turning over internal documents that gun-control advocates believe could contain damning evidence, the industry…
(2024-02-06). FightBackBetter.com: Hyper Focused News For NJ's Pro-Palestine Movement. popularresistance.org "NJ area news hyper-focused on the topic of the efforts in solidarity with the people of Palestine" is how editor of the new site Bob Witanek describes his newly rebranded http: //FightBackBetter.com. The news is certainly of the advocacy bend — unlike most standard journalism that attempts to maintain a semblance of impartiality. | According to Bob Witanek, "The assumption is that our readers are on this site to find out what they can do to take effective action against the US-supported genocide targeting the Palestinian people in Gaza. | "The site is structured to present the dozens of activities and organ…
(2024-02-06). CNN Staff Say Network's Pro-Israel Slant Is 'Journalistic Malpractice'. popularresistance.org CNN is facing a backlash from its own staff over editorial policies they say have led to a regurgitation of Israeli propaganda and the censoring of Palestinians perspectives in the network's coverage of the war in Gaza. | Journalists in CNN newsrooms in the US and overseas say broadcasts have been skewed by management edicts and a story-approval process that has resulted in highly partial coverage of the Hamas massacre on 7 October and Israel's retaliatory attack on Gaza. | "The majority of news since the war began, regardless of how accurate the initial reporting, has been skewed by a systemic and institutional…
(2024-02-06). Why Does Iran Support Palestine & the "Axis of Resistance?" thealtworld.com
(2024-02-06). The Real Reason Your Grocery Bill Is Still So High. counterpunch.org 
Americans have had to weather much in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, including price inflation of basic necessities. Grocery bills, especially, are a drain on household finances. But, as recent reports show, inflation is easing across many industries, and yet food prices overall have remained stubbornly high. Not only is that an indication of
(2024-02-06). Ukrainian forces abandon large fortification near Donetsk, aide to DPR head says. tass.com Igor Kimakovsky pointed out that the Ukrainian side was forced to abandon its positions due to heavy losses in this section of the line of engagement and extremely difficult conditions for supply deliveries…
(2024-02-06). 'Long Knives Are Out': Zelensky, Ukrainian Political Establishment Battle for Supremacy. sputnikglobe.com The controversial Ukrainian leader is attempting to purge his political opponents, but has been met with resistance within the country and from his handlers in Washington.
(2024-02-06). Hong Kong airport ground worker killed by plane in freak accident. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge. sanews.gov.za Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge | Professor Dire Tladi has been sworn in as the first-ever South African judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). | The ICJ held a public sitting on Tuesday morning, where Tladi and three other Excellencies were officially sworn in after being elected by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council on 9 November 2023. | The other new members of the court include Bogdan-Lucian Aurescu from Romania, Sarah Hull Cleveland from the United States and Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo Verduzco from Mexico | During the sitting, the four judges each solem…
(2024-02-06). Islamic preacher Azhari faces 2nd FIR for 'hate' speech in Kutch. muslimmirror.com Bhuj : Police in Gujarat on Tuesday registered a second first information report (FIR) against Mumbai-based Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari, who is under arrest, for allegedly delivering a provocative speech at a religious event at Samakhiyari in Kutch district, an official said. Azhari was arrested from Mumbai on Sunday in connection with a separate …
(2024-02-06). Iraq Central Bank bars 8 local banks from US$ transactions. newarab.com 
Iraq's central bank has banned eight local commercial banks from participating in transactions involving US dollars, citing efforts to This step follows a recent visit by a high-ranking US Treasury official to Baghdad. | The banks targeted are now prohibited from accessing the…
(2024-02-06). How do Moroccan tomatoes fuel France's farmers protests. newarab.com 
In France, "Our products (Moroccan tomatoes) are not invading France or Europe. We are subjected to rigorous requirements," argues a Moroccan Exporters' Association representative in the condition of anonymity. | So far, Moroccan exporters associations have avoided officially addressing the…
(2024-02-06). Thomas Friedman NYT Middle East Animal Kingdom enrages Arabs. newarab.com 
The short blog post, published on February 2, addressed the ongoing Friedman, a NYT columnist who has regularly upset Middle East natives and experts for de…
(2024-02-06). Paris 2024 'surprised' by reports of investigation into chief's salary. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Nevada's GOP Caucus Creates Confusion Among US Voters. sputnikglobe.com The state's GOP has chosen to abstain from the state-run presidential primary on Tuesday, and is holding caucuses on Thursday to allocate delegates. At the same time, the party has barred candidates who are running in the primary from running in the caucuses, which has forced them to choose between the two options.
(2024-02-06). Singapore passes Bill to strengthen laws against financing of weapons of mass destruction. channelnewsasia.com The tightening of controls over proliferation financing covers several business activities, namely dealing in precious stones and metals, moneylending, pawnbroking and providing legal services.
(2024-02-06). Record temporary entrants set new challenges for net migration. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-06). "The absence of rules is the fundamental character of the regime" internationalviewpoint.org "Since we cannot separate foreign policy from domestic policy, Erdoğan will have to deal with domestic issues, especially economic and social problems, in the coming years. The absence of rules, the refusal to submit to any rules on the part of Erdoğan, is the fundamental characteristic of the regime" | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Radical change is needed to combat capitalist agriculture! internationalviewpoint.org "Capitalism and productivism always go hand in hand, and this is particularly true in agriculture: for capitalists, you have to grow wheat… to make money (pousser du ble…pour faire du blé!, ble means both wheat and money in French!)." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Flight tests of cutting-edge BrahMos-NG missile to start before end of 2025 — company. tass.com No preconditions are in place at the moment that the stated timeframe will not be observed…
(2024-02-06). UBS to reward shareholders as Credit Suisse-linked losses narrow. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Israel says army's next target in the Gaza Strip will be the southern city of Rafah. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israel's defense minister said Monday that the army's next target in the Gaza Strip will be the southern city of Rafah, claiming it is the last remaining stronghold of the Palestinian group Hamas. Yoav Gallant made the statement at a press conference, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported. Gallant said Hamas fighters and …
(2024-02-06). Mbale businessmen shot dead in Amudat. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Moroto region are investigating the death of four Mbale residents, shot dead near Amudat in their motor vehicle. They were driving a Toyota Harrier, grey in colour, registration number UBP 601Q, along Amudat — Katabok road, Ankukunyo village, Amudat parish, when the they were shot dead …
(2024-02-06). Tesla car in submarine mode driving through flood waters. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A series of severe storms accompanied by heavy rains have been strucking the state of California since Sunday, resulting in floods in many areas. San Diego, California, witnessed traffic standstill due to rising water levels on some streets exceeding 50 cm.After the storms subsided, surveillance cameras captured a woman gesturing to cars, attempting to deter them from driving towards the high water levels. Meanwhile, a Tesla Model 3 was observed approaching, seemingly unaffected by the high water levels due to its electric nature and absence of combustion chambers or exhaust systems that could be damag…
(2024-02-06). Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms. sanews.gov.za Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms | A national coordinated task team has been set up to review service delivery mechanisms for water and sanitation services by the Departments of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). | This was one of the resolutions adopted during a recent water summit hosted by DWS with the 144 municipalities that are water services authorities (WSAs). | The task team which was established to initiate and coordinate Municipal Systems Act Section 78 proc…
(2024-02-06). Public advised of road closures ahead of SONA 2024. sanews.gov.za Public advised of road closures ahead of SONA 2024 | With the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, the City of Cape Town has advised the public of numerous road closures. | "Road closures in the Central Business District will be in effect to assist with traffic flow and accommodate the State of the Nation Address at the City Hall. The road closures will affect the normal flow of traffic in and around the City Bowl," the City said on Monday. | SONA is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 8 February at 7pm at the Cape Town City Hall. This will be the last SONA for the sixth administrati…
(2024-02-06). Centenary Bank moves to WhatsApp banking. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Jan.30, Centenary Bank announced the launch of its latest innovation, CenteWhatsApp banking designed to provide customers with convenient and secure access to a wide range of banking services directly through the widely used messaging platform, WhatsApp. To access CenteWhatsApp banking, customers are required to simply save the bank's verified …
(2024-02-06). Out on a Limb with Dialectical Materialism. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation Who cares about philosophy? When most people hear about philosophy, they think it is: Hopelessly abstract The opposite of concreate reality The opposite of application For talking heads who are otherwise inept and clumsy — the wallflowers at a party It has no impact on daily life unless we consciously apply it It is …
(2024-02-06). Pegula parts ways with coach Witt. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Saudi Arabia unveils locally assembled jets. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — With the start of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has showcased the new Hawk T-165 jet aircraft, inaugurated by the Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, who announced on X (previously Twitter) that assembly took place in the Kingdom from local hands.The construction of 22 cutting-edge Hawk T-165 planes was successfully shown at a presentation on the Kingdom's aircraft assembly program that Prince Khalid attended, located in The Eastern Province's King Abdulaziz Air Base is the home to the aircraft development and overhaul program, which saw contributions from 25 local comp…
(2024-02-06). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following recent developments in the region. icrc.org News release | "We are deeply concerned by the waves of escalating violence in the Middle East and strongly warn against the further regionalization of the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
(2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …
(2024-02-06). LIVE: Mutiny Growing Within US Sociopolitical Machine + Biden Wins Rigged Primary. rumble.com
(2024-02-06). National Assembly's Consultation Is Successful: Pres. Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the success of the public consultation called by the National Assembly for the development of the schedule for the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | During his program "Con Maduro +", the Bolivarian leader stated that the national dialogue session started "on the right foot" by having the participation of the majority of presidential pre-candidat…
(2024-02-06). Egyptian Officials Are Demanding a Massive Ransom From Palestinians to Escape the Gaza Genocide. znetwork.org
(2024-02-06). Astonishing Predictions from Dr Richard Day 1969 — Part 1 — "Plans Much Bigger Than Communism." expose-news.com "Plans much bigger than communism' have been set in motion" and people who were not primarily in public office, but people of prominence and known to the public through their occupations or …
(2024-02-06). Cleaning Out the Basement of My Life. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Iran question Arab referee appointment for Asian Cup semi-final against Qatar. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Blinken lands in Saudi Arabia for regional trip, Gaza talks. newarab.com 
On his fifth trip to the region since Hamas's 7 October attack on southern
(2024-02-06). What do recent US gestures to Palestinians mean. newarab.com 
The US government's recent gestures to Palestinians, most notably an executive order for sanctions on specific violent The sanctions come amid a record-stretch of violence by settlers over the last several years, which many link to Israel's far-ri…
(2024-02-06). Statement on Israel Weapons Aid Bills. counterpunch.org In response to announcements of proposed bills in the House and Senate that would include billions of dollars in unconditional weapons aid to Israel, IfNotNow national spokesperson Eva Borgwardt released the following statement: "It's unconscionable that the U.S. would provide billions of dollars of weapons — with no strings attached — to the Israeli military as
(2024-02-06). Alpine skiing-Climate change aided Yule's stunning slalom win, says climatologist. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Biden threatens veto of US House's 'political ploy' Israel bill. newarab.com 
US President "The Administration strongly encourages bo…
(2024-02-06). A slow collapse in Tunisia. internationalviewpoint.org "The country's disastrous political and economic situation is driving people to Europe, and for several months now Tunisia has also been a transit country for crossings." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). US, UK May Recognize State Of Palestine After Gaza War #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) The US and UK governments have indicated they are considering recognizing Palestine as a state after the current conflict ends. | On a visit to Lebanon on February 1, the UK …
(2024-02-06). Senegalese parliament extends incumbent president's powers, sets new election date. tass.com Macky Sall said in a televised address to the nation on February 3 that he was postponing the presidential vote due to "confusion with candidates"
(2024-02-06). Buried Under the Genocide Debate: Desecrated Graves. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Hamas hands over Its response to Qatar on ceasefire proposal, Israel responds. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recent development, Hamas has issued its response to the Qatar-Egypt framework agreement after consultations with its leadership and resistance factions.Approaching the proposal with positivity, Hamas aims to secure a comprehensive ceasefire, halt aggression against its people, ensure relief, shelter, and reconstruction efforts, and lift the blockade on Gaza. Additionally, the agreement seeks to facilitate a prisoner exchange operation.Acknowledging the pivotal role played by Egypt, Qatar, and other nations striving to halt the relentless aggression against the Palestinian people, Hamas underscore…
(2024-02-06). History: Emancipation, the Nadir and Pan-African Awakenings. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Condemn the U.S. attacks on Iraq and Syria. fightbacknews.org
(2024-02-06). Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings. sanews.gov.za Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings | Parliament has introduced a set of new joint rules designed to regulate proceedings during the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and which prohibit disruptions. | Addressing a media briefing on preparations to host SONA 2024, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the new joint rules are aimed at maintaining order, decorum in the Chamber, and promoting civility among members. | "These rules, set to be implemented for the first time during this State of the Nation Address, are an essential step…
(2024-02-06). Grammys 2024: Did Annie Lennox call for a 'Gaza' ceasefire. newarab.com 
Music icon During an emotionally stirring performance at the prestigious award ceremony's 'In Memoriam' segment, Lennox honoured the Irish artist by singing a cover of the 1990 smash hit No…
(2024-02-06). Fill the void: Canada spotlights melting pot of MENA cinema. newarab.com 
Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, known for its booming film industry that caters to American productions, has earned the nickname "Hollywood North" and now as a gateway for MENA cinema. | The MENA "The festival was established to address the issue of underrepresentation of Iranian and other minority communities in the city's film culture. As…
(2024-02-06). Hong Kong leader urges Messi match organiser to disclose deal with Inter Miami, address fan demands. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). The 'Black Chronicle' Offers an Unprecedented Look at Black History. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Amnesty Condemns Israeli Military's 'Shocking' Violence Against West Bank Civilians. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Spanish farmers blockade roads, joining EU peers' protests. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Additions to technocrats' surveillance toolkit: Microfliers, human-computer networks and AI. expose-news.com In 2021, researchers at Northwestern University, Illinois, USA, managed to develop and construct the world's first microfliers or flying microchips. Instead of implementing this astonishing feat for the improvement of people's lives, …
(2024-02-06). Group of Dolphins spotted in Jeddah Sea (Video). albawaba.com ALBAWABA The mission of the National Center for Wildlife Development spotted a number of young spotted dolphins swimming alongside their mothers in the Red Sea waters near Jeddah, and these enchanting moments have captivated many around the world.The official Saudi Center account shared a video showing the new guests, the young dolphins, joyfully swimming alongside their mothers in the depths of the Red Sea. In their commentary on the video, the center mentioned that these spotted dolphins usually live in groups of up to 80 dolphins, highlighting the biological richness and biodiversity of the Red Sea waters.&Yum…
(2024-02-06). Stellantis exploring sale of anonymised data packages to service providers. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Local currency under pressure from rising dollar. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling continues to trade under pressure from the US dollar as demand for the US currency rises above the supply, according to experts. On Monday, the local currency opened trading at Shillings 3,815.63 buying and 3,825.63 selling according to the official rates issued by the Bank of …
(2024-02-06). Women and People of Color Bear the Brunt of Medical Misdiagnosis. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-06). 3] Khawaarij Identification Process: [Dogs less harmful than them]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said: "Had dogs not been a community amongst the communities, I would have commanded that all of them be killed". [1] Al-Khattaabee [may Allaah have mercy upon him] said: "The intention behind this …
(2024-02-06). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
The State Department accused the Venezuelan government of actions that are "inconsistent" with the Barbados agreement, negotiated last October. This accord arranged a prisoner exchange with the US and the issuance of licenses allowing Venezuela to sell some of its own oil and gold. The agreement promised temporary and partial sanctions relief for Venezuela, although major coercive economic provisions were still left in place.
(2024-02-06). EXPOSED: U.S. Prisoners Are Farming Your Food. youtu.be
(2024-02-06). How do Moroccan tomatoes fuel France's farmers protests. newarab.com
(2024-02-06). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. pressenza.com Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy,…
(2024-02-06). Tedros the Terrorist tries to push WHO's Pandemic Treaty using university students. expose-news.com Over the weekend, the University of Warwick concluded its Warwick Economics Summit. On the second day, 3 February, the World Health Organisation ("WHO") Dictator-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, joined the Summit via Zoom …
(2024-02-06). Israel says army's next target in the Gaza Strip will be the southern city of Rafah. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israel's defense minister said Monday that the army's next target in the Gaza Strip will be the southern city of Rafah, claiming it is the last remaining stronghold of the Palestinian group Hamas. Yoav Gallant made the statement at a press conference, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported. Gallant said Hamas fighters and …
(2024-02-06). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 123: New testimonies emerge of Israel torturing detained Palestinians in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Euro-Med publishes new testimonies of Palestinian detainees subjected to dog attacks, forced nudity, and sexual harassment in Israeli jails, as Israeli soldiers continue posting images and videos of themselves committing atrocities in Gaza.
(2024-02-06). UPDF clear railway line in Mayuge ahead of Tarehe Sita. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF officers from Magamaga dedicated their entire Monday to cleaning a section of the railway line in Mayuge district as part of the Tarehe Sita (February 6) celebrations. The railway line is adjacent to a market with a capacity for 1000 vendors, 500 lockup shops, and …
(2024-02-06). "What Is Anti-Racism?" — review. mronline.org 
Arun Kudnani traces its roots to the campaigns of 1930s' cultural thinkers such as anthropologist Ruth Benedict and gay rights activist Magnus Hirschfield, who were theorising the rise of Nazism in Germany and urged the U.S. political elite to educate the working class, believing that without this, economic hardship would make racism more likely.
(2024-02-06). EP Thompson: Historian for the working class. mronline.org 
On the centenary of Thompson's birth, Dominic Alexander celebrates his monumental work, "The Making of the English Working Class".
(2024-02-06). Jordan eliminate South Korea to reach Asian Cup final for first time. albawaba.com Jordan continued their impressive run in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and defeated South Korea 2-0 to reach the final for the first time on Tuesday.Al-Nashama were the better side and squandered several scoring chances in the first half.Meanwhile, the Koreans managed to hit the Jordanian woodwork but never really threatened Yazeed Abu Laila's goal.Yazan Al Naimat opened the scoring when he flicked the ball above the Korean goalie Jo Hyeon woo in the 53rd minute.Mousa Al Taamari doubled the score with a splendid shot 13 minutes later.Jordan will face either hosts Qatar or Iran in the final next Saturday.
(2024-02-06). US attacks on Iraq, Syria violate int'l laws: Iran UN envoy. muslimmirror.com New York : Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the US military attacks on Iraq and Syria, calling them illegal and unjustified. In his address to the UN Security Council meeting entitled "International Peace and Security" on Monday, Iravani said the United States had dishonored basic …
(2024-02-06). Road to the future: United Nations celebrates International Day of Human Brotherhood. pressenza.com On 21 December 2020, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200, designating 4 February as International Human Fraternity Day, to be commemorated annually from 2021. | The resolution recognises initiatives that foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue and encourages all Member States to actively promote a culture of peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. | The spirit of the day is to celebrate human brotherhood and its underlying principles — such as mutual respect, cultural and religious diversity, and the promotion of intercultural and inter-religious dialog…
(2024-02-06). What's happening with the Gaza war ceasefire negotiations. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Australia's wildlife extinction is the new normal. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-06). Is a new political cycle opening up in Chile? internationalviewpoint.org "The path for the left and social movements will have to be a path of social struggles and class conflict, feminist and ecosocialist and throughly anticapitalist, aimed at exploding the causes of the crisis, while resolving its most immediate symptoms with short-term material solutions." | – | / |
(2024-02-06). SpaceX postpones undocking of Axiom Space mission indefinitely. tass.com The crew spent 15 days at the ISS instead of the planned ten due to poor weather conditions off the coast of Florida…
(2024-02-06). February quake continues to haunt northwest Syria a year on. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Abu Ghraib relived over 'naked Gaza man tortured by Israel'. newarab.com 
An image of a wounded Palestinian man, handcuffed and stripped down to his underwear, has highlighted possible continued abuses in Gaza despite a The photo shows a shackled, semi-naked, injured Palestinian man sitting on a chair with an Israeli soldier standing over him. | It was reportedly taken at a school in
(2024-02-06). Former Chinese banker gets suspended death penalty for corruption. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A former high-ranking banker in China, Tian Huiyu, has been sentenced to a suspended death penalty by a court in Changde, Hunan province. Tian, who previously served as the president of China Merchants Bank and was a close aide to the country's former economic minister, has been found guilty of corruption charges including bribery and insider trading.According to the court's ruling, Tian will face the death penalty with a two-year reprieve, meaning if he stays out of trouble during this time, his sentence could be reduced to life imprisonment. He was convicted of abusing his position in state-owned ins…
(2024-02-06). TV's Big Dark (Money) Secret. levernews.com 
(2024-02-06). Greenland has lost 20 per cent more ice than expected. internationalviewpoint.org The re-examination of 40 years of satellite data reveals, according to an American team, a greater melting of the Greenland ice sheet, located in a strategic area for the global climate. | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Robbing the minority character of AMU will adversely impact Muslims' education in India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment on the minority character of the Aligarh Muslim University is reserved after the prolonged hearing. Even before the Apex Court may pronounce its verdict, it is widely guessed that it will be against the Minority Character of the AM. The reason for such wild imagination is that …
(2024-02-06). Zulu encourages students to reach for their dreams. sanews.gov.za Zulu encourages students to reach for their dreams | Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has encouraged the new cohort of students at the Cape Town Society for the Blind to use the year-long course to learn, grow and provide for their families. | "Nothing must stop you from achieving your dreams. Take the skills you learn and use it to improve your lives. This programme offered [by] the Cape Town Society for the Blind is a great opportunity and I want to urge you to give it your best," Zulu said. | The Minister was speaking during the first day of build-up activities leading to the State of the Nation Addre…
(2024-02-06). One year after earthquake, displaced Syrians need our help. newarab.com 
The bone chilling cold winds hit me through my insulated jacket as I approached a The slippery wet mud squelched under my feet as I walked towards a sea of dome shaped tents that dotted around the mountainous landscape.
(2024-02-06). David McBride book review stirs controversy. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-06). Lyft guarantees weekly earnings to lure more drivers. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Defining soul of India: Indian Constitution or Lord Ram. muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani The vibrations of the spectacle of inauguration of Lord Ram's temple are still in the air (January 2024). This inauguration was done by Prime Minister Modi, who was at the center of the whole ceremony. He has ensured that he represents both the 'state power' and 'religious power'. In feudal times these …
(2024-02-06). Police violence will not deter our stand for Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Neither police violence nor university repression will prevent us from resisting Columbia's complicity in the ongoing occupation of Palestine.
(2024-02-06). Joe Biden confuses Macron with dead French president Mitterrand. geo.tv 
Latest mix-up comes weeks after Donald Trump confused Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi…
(2024-02-06). Is UK about to reveal actual Bitcoin inventor. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — A court in London has opened its doors for a case brought upon by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a non-profit organization founded by Jack Dorsey, Twitter founder, and several key figures in the Crypto industry like Coinbase and Microstrategy, against an Australian computer scientist named Craig Wright, who alleges to be the highly debated Bitcoin Inventor, dubbed "Satoshi Nakamoto" in the Bitcoin Whitepaper manifesto released with the currency in 2008, in hopes to confirm or deny these claims.The UK High Court received this case from COPA in response to several suits filed by Craig Wrig…
(2024-02-06). Tension in Madhya Pradesh's Damu Imam assaulted. muslimmirror.com Bhopal : Tension prevailed in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district after a group of people allegedly thrashed an Imam when he tried to stop a group of people from beating up a tailor, an official said on Monday. Tension further built up as people from Hindu and Muslim communities came face-to-face, with a large crowd from …
(2024-02-06). Gaza doctor returns to work right after Israel torture. newarab.com 
A Palestinian pediatrician who was abducted and tortured by Israeli soldiers in Dr. Said Abdulrahman Maarouf says he was taken by Israeli soldiers from Gaza's He was detained for 45 days where he said was subject to severe torture an…
(2024-02-06). From Democracy to Dystopia: The World Economic Forum's Stealth Takeover. expose-news.com In a world increasingly shaped by shadowy figures and clandestine gatherings, the World Economic Forum (WEF), spearheaded by Klaus Schwab, emerges as a formidable architect of a future where national borders blur …
(2024-02-06). Telkom Indonesia looking to sell stake in data centre business, to conclude deal by H2. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). King Charles' cancer caught early: UK PM Sunak. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Smoke and Mirrors — The Unionist Miracle — What's really happening in the North of Ireland? internationalviewpoint.org The current political situation in the North of Ireland: the DUP's deal to return to power-sharing is merely political theatre to placate their base, while the long-term tide of Irish nationalism and eventual unity continues to advance. | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Saudi $100B Alat appoints previous DELL executive CEO. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — New Saudi Arabia firm has announced the appointment of Amit Midha, previously president for Asia Pacific and Japan Global Cities at Dell Technologies, as Chief Executive Officer to lead Alat, a newly established technological advancement company backed by a $100 billion in capital investments from the Public Investment fund, which has been putting focus on funding advanced project with a $700 billion budget in line with the kingdom's 2030 plan to diversify economical income.Alat is described by Midha in a recent statement as an enterprise dedicated to transforming top international corporations a…
(2024-02-06). Missing bolts found responsible for door plug incident on Alaska airlines flight. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed in a preliminary report that four bolts crucial for securing the door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing before the plug blew off during a flight last month, as
(2024-02-06). 'Beaten by the Deep State': After 2020 Defeat, Trump Learns How to Play Politics. sputnikglobe.com The former US President is making his mark as Congress debates border legislation.
(2024-02-06). Paris Olympics chief is officially under investigation over salary disclosure. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – AFP reported citing inside sources that an investigation has been launched into the salary of Tony Estanguet, the head of the Paris Olympics organizing committee.The investigation by magistrates specialized in financial crimes began "last week" and will look into the way Estanguet receives his pay as chief executive of the organizing committee.
(2024-02-06). Lung cancer re-emerges as biggest threat worldwide. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that lung cancer remains the most commonly occurring cancer worldwide. It has 2.5 million new cases, accounting for 12.4% of the total 20 million new cases. Experts attribute this to the persistent use of tobacco products in many …
(2024-02-06). The Zapatista irruption of 1 January 1994: new internationalism and political redefinitions. internationalviewpoint.org The state of Chiapas is one of the most landlocked and poor in Mexico. So when, on January 1, 1994, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN, founded in 1983) took control of several towns by force, it was impossible to imagine the impact of this insurrection. However, it would mark the entire second half of the 1990s and largely participate in the redefinition of the radical left on a global scale.
The radical left was then at a critical moment in terms of programme and (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-06). 5.1-magnitude earthquake rocks Venezuela. tass.com There were no reports of casualties or damage…
(2024-02-06). UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uniform Civil Code bill — which proposes uniform marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance laws for all citizens irrespective of their religion in Uttarakhand — was tabled in the state assembly on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who presented the bill in the House, entered the assembly with an original copy …
(2024-02-06). Chile Wildfires Leave At Least 122 Dead. sputnikglobe.com The raging fires in Chile have become the world's third-deadliest wildfire event of this century.
(2024-02-06). Dollar, euro mixed in early trading hours — Moscow Exchange. tass.com The dollar edged down by 1.25 kopecks to 90.56 rubles…
(2024-02-06). Rio de Janeiro announces state of emergency due to dengue fever. tass.com According to municipal authorities, the number of people fell ill due to the disease is over ten thousand from the year start…
(2024-02-06). US$ drops in Egypt's informal market amid news of more funds. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Venezuela Launches National Dialogue to Define Presidential Election Day. orinocotribune.com A day of national dialogue was held at the headquarters of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) to define an electoral schedule to guarantee that the presidential elections will be carried out in 2024, per what has been established by the Constitution. | This Monday, February 5, the aforementioned meeting was led by National Assembly (AN) President Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, who received many representatives of different political parties and movements, including several presidential candidates. | In his speech at the beginning of the session, Rodríguez recommended the creation of a commission that, in no more than…
(2024-02-06). Turkish inflation increase adds pressure on central bank. newarab.com 
The year-on-year
(2024-02-06). 27,000$ Reward announced for finding missing dog in Dubai. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA A reward of 100,000 UAE Dirhams is offered to anyone who can assist in finding Cuddles, a three-year-old missing cockatoo in Dubai. The miniature parrot disappeared in the Garhoud area on Saturday, after straying from a pet transportation company's vehicle during a trip to a health inspection facility near the Emirates Airlines headquarters. According to reports, the pet transportation team chased the pets, but Cuddles managed to escape from them.Cuddles' disappearance unfolded during what should have been a routine trip for the pup. Accompanied by a pet relocation company, the miniature puddle was en ro…
(2024-02-06). Houthis say they attacked US, UK ships in Red Sea. tass.com Both ships were hit "directly and accurately" by anti-ship missiles, Yahya Saria noted…
(2024-02-06). One year after the earthquake, Turkey struggles to rebuild. newarab.com 
Antakya, Turkey – "Impossible, how could I pay the mortgage with my monthly salary of 600 euros?" Mesut Zateroglu, 43, tells The New Arab, sitting in a tent that his employer, the Hatay municipality, permitted him to erect in the courtyard of one of its office buildings by a major highway leading to the centre of the city of Before
(2024-02-06). Bolivarian Revolution: Between Achievements, Challenges, and Sieges. orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — Feb 2, 2024 | On February 2, 1999, with the swearing-in of Commander Hugo Chávez Frías as president of Venezuela, the Bolivarian Revolution formally began one of the most important political and cultural processes that has occurred in Venezuela, the region, and recent world history. It constitutes, without a doubt, a hinge between the last century, with its "end of history," and this century that opened a passage between old and rejuvenated utopias. | In the past quarter of a century, there have been many achievements and success stories. Even greater are the challenges that arise for the…
(2024-02-06). Uganda Shows Progress in NTD Control. independent.co.ug 
Renews Commitment at World NTD Day Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is making significant progress in its fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of chronic conditions that affect millions of people in the developing world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), NTDs are caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, …
(2024-02-06). US & Germany Continue to Spiral Under Pressure as Voters Protest Foreign Spending. sputnikglobe.com Nearly two-thirds of German voters want to toss out their current government, claims an article that was recently published in Naked Capitalism. Chancellor Olaf Scholz carries some of the lowest approval ratings for his position ever, mirroring US President Joe Biden's stance amid US voters.
(2024-02-06). Houthi missile attacks target US-UK naval forces in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Pentagon confirmed today that the Houthis launched multiple attacks in the Red Sea, using Iranian-sourced missiles and drones, according to the US Defense Intelligence Agency. Speaking to Al Jazeera, an American official disclosed that the Houthis deployed anti-ship ballistic missiles, firing a total of six at shipping lines in the region. While American forces successfully intercepted and destroyed one Houthi missile, five others landed dangerously close to commercial ships, fortunately causing no damage.The attacks mark a concerning escalation in tensions, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by…
(2024-02-06). Prices of petrol and diesel to go up from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Prices of petrol and diesel to go up from Wednesday | Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has announced the adjustment of fuel prices for February 2024, which shows a hike in both petrol and diesel prices. | The price adjustments will come into effect from Wednesday, 7 February 2023. | Consumers will now pay 75c more for a litre of unleaded petrol of both grades (93 and 95), while the wholesale price of diesel will go up by between 70c and 73c. | The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin will be increased by 53c a litre and the maximum retail price for LP gas is going up by 37c per kg.
(2024-02-06). Honda Motor to recall over 750,000 vehicles in US – NHTSA. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). Cryptocurrencies are playing key roles in the development of CBDCs. expose-news.com As central bank digital currency ("CBDC") pilots proliferate, a myriad of elite-gilded and blockchain-powered digital payment networks are vying for their technologies and payment systems to be incorporated into the developing digital …
(2024-02-06). US federal appeals court rejects Trump's claim of absolute immunity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A federal appeals court has dismissed former President Donald J. Trump's argument of absolute immunity, clearing the way for him to stand trial on charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, as
(2024-02-06). Ogwang defends Netball Normalization Committee on allowances. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Sports, has come to the defense of the Netball Normalization Committee amidst allegations of failing to provide daily allowances to She Cranes players during the International Netball Series in Wales and England. Ogwang refuted media reports claiming that the Netball Normalization Committee did …
(2024-02-06). Abbot's border standoff fueled by a climate crisis he helped to create. mronline.org 
Record levels of forced migration are tied to an environmental collapse that Republicans worsened on behalf of the fossil fuel industry.
(2024-02-06). Gold prices in Riyadh today, Tuesday 6 February. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Gold prices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today, Tuesday, February 6, opened at SAR 7605.74 per ounce, according to saudigoldprice.com.24-karat gold rates in Riyadh on Tuesday: The price per gram of 24-karat gold in Saudi stood at SAR 244.52 today, Tuesday.22-karat gold prices in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday: The price per gram of 22-karat gold in Saudi stood at SAR 224.14 early today, Tuesday. 21-karat gold rates in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday: The price per gram of 21-karat gold in KSA stood at SAR 213.96 at the start of the business day, today, Tuesday.18-karat gold prices…
(2024-02-06). Azmi Bishara: After Gaza, Palestinian cause at a crossroads. newarab.com 
Palestine is at a crossroads between the annihilation of the However, this solution will be unattainable unless there is unity between all P…
(2024-02-06). The Dangers of Complicity: The US Courts, Gaza and Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Thailand's investment applications up 43% in 2023, China tops FDI. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). 701 sedition, 5023 UAPA cases registered in 2018-22: Centre. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : As many as 701 cases of sedition and offences against the State were registered from 2018 to 2022 and 5,023 cases were lodged under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Rai, however, said the number of cases registered under the sedition …
(2024-02-06). CNN accused of censoring Palestinian voices in Gaza coverage. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Gunmen killed after attempting an attack on àáaƒülayan Palace of Justice, Turkey. albawaba.com
(2024-02-06). Toyota to invest in TSMC plant in Japan – Nikkei. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). What's the Fate of Social Security in a Brutally Unequal America? scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Voting for Caligula. counterpunch.org The Roman Republic ended when the Roman people decided to vote for Caesar. Of course, he carefully claimed he was not Caesar, but simple Octavian, man of the people, who sought nothing but to benefit the people and protect or restore their republic. Once in power, however, Augustus Octavian Caesar who claimed only to be
(2024-02-06). Stellantis spearheading global wave of job cuts in the auto industry. wsws.org The world's third-largest automaker is cutting jobs in the US, Italy and France as the auto corporations seek to gain an edge in the highly competitive electric vehicle market.
(2024-02-06). Israel poised to expand war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. wsws.org An Israeli offensive in Lebanon and Syria, backed by the US, would likely extend the barbarity being inflicted on Gaza and dramatically inflame the situation throughout the region and internationally.
(2024-02-06). The case of Hans-Georg Maassen: A fascist at the summit of the German state. wsws.org Germany's main domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, revealed last week that it is pursuing its former boss, Hans-Georg Maassen, as a "right-wing extremist suspect." The agency has been forced to admit that it was led by a right-wing extremist for eight years.
(2024-02-06). New Zealand protests continue as government backs Gaza genocide. wsws.org Thousands protested again last weekend, after the New Zealand government joined the US in cutting funding for the UNRWA relief agency, directly supporting Israel's blockade and starvation of the people of Gaza.
(2024-02-06). Once again, hundreds of thousands protest on the streets of Germany against the far right. wsws.org That millions of people have taken to the streets in Germany shows how hated the far right is and that they only see their anger articulated through ongoing demonstrations.
(2024-02-06). The 66th annual Grammy Awards: Notable protests against Israeli-US genocide in an ocean of self-satisfaction. wsws.org The event was largely a spectacle of self-congratulation and jockeying for position among wealthy celebrity performers. However, broader tendencies also made themselves felt.
(2024-02-06). Millions infected, thousands dead in winter surge of COVID-19 in the US. wsws.org COVID transmission across the US remains at an alarming level. Deaths from COVID and rates of Long COVID continue to plague the population.
(2024-02-06). State of emergency declared for Southern California as atmospheric river leads to flash floods, mudslides. wsws.org Over the course of only a few days, the region has seen half a year's worth of rain batter the area.
(2024-02-06). Amid extreme temperatures and drought, Chile suffers its deadliest wildfire on record. wsws.org A wildfire engulfed entire neighborhoods this weekend in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in central Chile, leaving at least 122 dead and 190 missing.
(2024-02-06). Colombia extends ceasefire with ELN. colombiareports.com Colombia's government and ELN guerrillas announced the extension of a ceasefire that seeks to facilitate ongoing peace talks. The six-month ceasefire was announced minutes before the end of the initial…
(2024-02-06). Will Tom Holland reveal Spider-Man 4 tomorrow. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rumors are flooding social media platforms as British actor Tom Holland confirmed that he has an important announcement to make on Feb. 7, 2024. Fans of the celebrity and actor took to social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) to spread rumors about the next role in the actor's career with two outcomes coming on top: Firstly, users speculate that the actor might reveal Spider-Man's most-anticipated next blockbuster movie. On the other hand, the possibility of Tom Holland playing one of Nickelodeon's fan-favorite characters, Danny Phantom surfaced after its creator Butch Hartman revealed, that…
(2024-02-06). Houthis fire missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, one sustains minor damage. firstpost.com The Houthis of Yemen, who support Iran, stated on Tuesday that they had launched missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, slightly damaging a cargo ship that was travelling off the coast of Hodeidah. | Since mid-November, the Houthis have started using drones and missiles in the Red Sea to attack commercial boats, claiming that their actions are an expression of sympathy with the Palestinians fighting Israel in the Gaza conflict. | According to a military spokesman for the group, it launched naval missiles at the Morning Tide and Star Nasia, recognising the ships as American and British, respectively, and flying the…
(2024-02-06). Yemen's Houthis Claim Missile Attacks on US, British Ships. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Yemen's armed Houthi group claimed responsibility for launching attacks against U.S. and British vessels in the Red Sea. | RELATED: | "We carried out two military operations in the Red Sea, the first targeting an U.S. ship (Star Nasia) and the other targeting a British vessel (Morning Tide). Both ships were targeted with appropriate naval missiles, and the hits were accurate and direct," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sare…
(2024-02-06). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Peasant mobilisations in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Is there a debt crisis in the South and what is recommended by the CADTM? cadtm.org Maxime Perriot: In an article published in December 2023 you claimed in the wake of a World Bank report that "developing countries" were trapped in a new debt crisis, yet the Financial Times and other sources point out that in the first two weeks of 2024 several so-called developing countries managed to easily refinance their debt. What is actually the situation?
| The three developing countries that managed to sell sovereign bonds all produce oil and gas
| Éric Toussaint: The three countries (…) | – |
(2024-02-06). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-06). SUNFED versus World Bank. 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Julian Assange and his possible extradition to the US: on the legal and procedural situation. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). ADB violates its own safeguard policies in Nepal Hydropower Project. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). When the West nails the Israeli coffin of the Palestinian people! cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Stable growth forecast for China's machinery makers this year. ecns.cn China's machinery sector is expected to report year-on-year revenue and profit growth of 5 percent each this year, while exports are likely to increase by around 2 percent, industry experts estimated on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Chinese tech firms thrive on innovation. ecns.cn Chinese consumer electronics companies are stepping up their innovative strategies, fueled by a deep commitment to research and development and a growing focus on creative business models.
(2024-02-06). Fresh chickens return to Macao market shelves. ecns.cn Fresh chickens from the mainland returned to Macao supermarkets on Feb 2, ensuring a plentiful supply for the upcoming Chinese New Year.
(2024-02-06). Holiday to spur recovery in tourism. ecns.cn The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity.
(2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.
(2024-02-06). Xinjiang's RMB cross-border settlement soars 13.3% in 2023. ecns.cn The cross-border settlement of Chinese yuan, or RMB, of enterprises in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region registered a new high to 52.8 billion yuan (about $7.23 billion) in 2023, a year-on-year growth of 13.3 percent, said Xu Ke, vice governor at Xinjiang branch of People's Bank of China during a press conference on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.
(2024-02-06). China's ODI reaches $148 billion. ecns.cn China's outward direct investment (ODI) reached $147.9 billion last year, edging up 0.9 percent year-on-year, among which non-financial ODI grew 11.4 percent to $130.1 billion, said a report by accounting firm EY China.
(2024-02-06). More measures coming to brighten biz climate. ecns.cn China will take a number of measures to improve its business environment and attract more foreign investment, in order to strengthen the drive for high-quality economic development, officials said on Monday.
(2024-02-06). Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents. ecns.cn Hong Kong district councilors attending a government briefing on Monday vowed to proactively explain to the community about the urgency of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and garner their support and advice in the legislative process.
(2024-02-06). Court doubles down on owners for liability over dangerous dogs. ecns.cn China's top court reiterated that if dangerous animals — which are not allowed to be kept as pets — injure others, the owners or breeders should be held liable regardless of whether the victims are at fault.
(2024-02-06). Asia's manufacturing PMI rebounds to 50.4. ecns.cn The purchasing mangers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector regained at 50.4 in January 2024, up 0.6 percent from the previous mouth, according to data released by China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Tuesday.
(2024-02-06). Free subway rides for passengers in ancient attire bring 'Hanfu' into daily life. ecns.cn The transportation department in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province has announced that passengers dressed in ancient Chinese attire will be able to ride the subway citywide for free.
(2024-02-06). A-share market needs policy stimulus, experts say. ecns.cn Lack of investor confidence continues to affect the performance of the subdued A-share market, with industry experts calling for stronger policies to seize the right time window to inject more liquidity into the market and buoy overall sentiment.
(2024-02-06). Chinese banks issue 17.86b yuan in loans to first batch of 'white-listed' real estate developers: report. ecns.cn In order to meet the reasonable financing needs of Chinese real estate developers, a total of 17.86 billion yuan ($2.51 billion) in loans has been issued to 83 real estate-related projects included on the "white list".
(2024-02-06). Xi extends condolences over death of Namibia's Geingob. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolences to Namibia's newly sworn-in President Nangolo Mbumba over the death of former Namibian President Hage Geingob.
(2024-02-06). Chinese researchers release AI governance index. ecns.cn Chinese researchers released an artificial intelligence (AI) governance index on Monday, which shows that the U.S. and China are leading in terms of overall quantity in AI development and China ranks in the first echelon, second only to the U.S. in terms of AI governance.
(2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.
(2024-02-06). Ancient city site unearthed in Henan. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 5, 2024 shows the excavation site of the eastern section of an ancient city wall of the "Gan" from the Warring States Period (475-221B.C.) to the Han Dynasty (206B.C.- 220A.D.) in Puyang, Central China's Henan Province.
(2024-02-06). Lantern making thrives in Hebei ahead of Chinese New Year. ecns.cn The village of Tuntou has been famous for its lantern production, which accounts for 80 percent of lantern making in China.
(2024-02-06). Dazzling lanterns light up Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. ecns.cn This year's show is inspired by Shanhaijing, or the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a major source of Chinese mythology that dates back more than 2,000 years.
(2024-02-06). Promotional campaign for China's ice and snow tourism launched in Dubai. ecns.cn A special campaign to promote China's booming ice and snow tourism resources has recently been launched in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
(2024-02-06). Molly Show: Five most popular snacks during Chinese New year! ecns.cn Chinese people have always been hospitable, especially during important moments like the Spring Festival. They will prepare a variety of snacks to treat relatives and friends. Join Molly to explore what their must-haves are!"ÄÄ"ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2024-02-06). The Last Superpower? tomdispatch.com I was born on July 20, 1944, almost two years after Joe Biden arrived on this planet and almost a year before You Know Who, like me, landed in New York City. The United States was then nearing the end of the second global war of that century and things were about to look up. My dad had been the operations officer for the 1st Air Commandos fighting the Japanese in Burma and, by that July, the tide had distinctly turned. The era that Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and I would enter feet first and naked would quickly become an upbeat one for so many Americans — or at least so many white Americans in the midst of a w…
(2024-02-06). Al-Hilal ready to pay ‚Ǩ150m for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah. albawaba.com Saudi giants Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to pay ‚Ǩ150 million for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah this summer.The Egypt international was a top target for Al-Ittihad as well last summer, but their offer of over ‚Ǩ200m was rejected, as the player opted to remain in Europe.However, Sport claims the 31-year-old is now closer to making a move to the Saudi Pro League.It is believed that Jurgen Klopp's resignation as Liverpool boss at the end of the season has changed everything for the winger, who now prefers to leave.Al-Hilal are hoping to convince the Reds to part ways with Salah a…
(2024-02-06). Over 800 Western officials denounce their governments' pro-Israel policies. mronline.org 
More than 800 civil servants from the U.S., the UK, and the European Union released a statement on Friday criticizing their governments' support of Israel in its war in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law.
(2024-02-06). Giant tortoises return to Madagascar. plenglish.com The first group of Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) was brought back from Seychelles in 2018 and has reproduced on its own since then. | Grant Joseph, a researcher at the Fitz Patrick Institute of African Ornithology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, said that the reintroduction of this tortoise will help restore the island's forests, grasslands and scrublands and could help prevent large forest fires. | The Aldabra giant tortoise is the second largest land tortoise species in the world, after the Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). | It can live 100 years and…
(2024-02-06). Paraguayan drug network that operates with cryptocurrencies denounced. plenglish.com Asunción, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) An international organization of drug traffickers deactivated in 2022 by Paraguay's Operation A Ultranza Py, the largest in the country against this scourge, used cryptocurrencies in its transactions, the government reported.
(2024-02-06). Argentine deputies to analyze package of laws. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) The Chamber of Deputies will begin the debate by chapters of the bill known as the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines, approved on Friday in general.
(2024-02-06). Bolivia and China to sign financial agreement on zinc plant. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, confirmed that the Ministries of Mining and Development Planning will sign an agreement with the Government of China to finance the construction of a Zinc Plant in Oruro.
(2024-02-06). President of Mexico presents 20 reforms to the constitution. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, presented at the National Palace 20 reforms to the Constitution that he sent to the Congress of the Republic.
(2024-02-06). It Is Not Just Germany. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-02-06). As Fentanyl Overdoses Soar, LA City Crews Toss State-Funded Narcan from Encampments. inthesetimes.com
(2024-02-06). What Happens If King Charles Can No Longer Perform His Duties? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) King Charles III's cancer diagnosis will turn minds to the question of what happens if he becomes unable to fulfil his constitutional duties. Buckingham Palace has …
(2024-02-06). Changes Are Coming For Australia's Aged Care System. Here's What We Know So Far #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Australia's subsidised aged care services now help around 1.5 million older people to receive care and support. Taxpayers contributed A$28 billion to the various …
(2024-02-06). The Royals Have Historically Been Tight-Lipped About Their Health But That Never Stopped The Gossip #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. This is an unexpected announcement: it is unusual for the royal family to release details of medical conditions to the …
(2024-02-06). Finding A Reasonably Priced New Car Is Almost Impossible. And The Second Hand Market Is Not Much Better #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Despite most businesses around the world returning to some form of normal after the pandemic, supply chain problems continue to disrupt the manufacturing and …
(2024-02-06). Newly Identified Prehistoric Pterosaur Will Help Us Understand Evolution Of Flying Reptiles #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) When dinosaurs roamed the land, the skies above their heads were filled with a variety of soaring reptiles, which swept through the air on slender, membranous wings . …
(2024-02-06). Indonesia's Presidential Election May Go To Run-Off, Despite What The Polls Say #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In less than two weeks, Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy, will simultaneously hold presidential and general elections. Held on Valentine's Day, it is being …
(2024-02-06). Death toll of India's firework factory blast climbs to 11; 80 others injured. geo.tv 
Indian broadcasters show videos and images of a tower of flames after explosion…
(2024-02-06). Gaza: Israel army behind inflammatory '72 Virgins' Telegram. newarab.com 
The An "[The probe] found that the…
(2024-02-06). Fireworks factory explosion kills 7 people in India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Local Indian media reported that an explosion jolted a fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh province, resulting in the killing of at least 7 people, and injured 75 so far. "We can confirm seven deaths so far. We have 65 injured admitted here, and have referred 10 others to a bigger hospital." an official at Harda district hospital in central Madhya Pradesh state told AFP, asking not to be named as they were not authorized to speak to the media."At least eight people had very serious injuries… we are here at the site and focused on rescue work and sending people to the hospitals, so we can't immediatel…
(2024-02-06). Eight dead, 80 injured in India firework factory explosion. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-06). US Forces Struck 2 Houthi Explosive Uncrewed Surface Vehicles in Yemen – CENTCOM. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US forces on Monday struck "in self-defense" two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) in Yemen's territory controlled by the Houthis, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
(2024-02-06). Argentine president shifts embassy to Jerusalem, backs Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Argentine President Javier Milley voiced his backing for Israel's stance against Hamas terrorism and its right to self-defense during his visit to Israel. While en route to Israel, Milley emphasized his country's support for what he claims Israel's efforts in countering Hamas terrorism. Additionally, Channel 12 Hebrew reported that President Milley announced the relocation of Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem, signaling a shift in the Argentine government's commitment to the two-state solution. This move is seen as contradictory to the aspirations of the Palestinian people for their own independent state…
(2024-02-06). More Musings on Britain's Failing Military and the FEckless U.S. bombing of Iranian Proxies. sonar21.com 
HMS Queen Elizabeth — dead in the water | I have several different issues I want to raise. I am posting my chat with Judge Napolitano today. I am told by a good friend and tough critic that it was one of my better efforts. I'll let you judge. | Let's start with the military disaster that is the United Kingdom. Britannia is no longer capable of ruling the waves in a wading pool. For example, one of Britain's two aircraft carriers —
(2024-02-06). Govt to import 10 million vaccines to control cattle disease. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is set to import 10 million doses of vaccines to enable scaling up of ring vaccination as the fight to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Ugandan cattle enters a new phase. Cabinet chaired by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday also proposed that once ring vaccination is …
(2024-02-06). Pathologist Arne Burkhardt Revealing the Grave Dangers of MRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Pakistan elections 2024: How the military has bowled a bouncer to Imran Khan. firstpost.com 
The Pakistan elections are just two days away — it is scheduled for 8 February — but for all it seems the results are already in. And it doesn't bode well for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). | Once considered the blue-eyed boy of the Establishment, namely the Pakistan army, the 71-year-old has fallen from grace drastically, earning its full wrath, which has led to him and his party becoming irrelevant before the national polls. | Analysts observe that the tactics being used are no different than those tried and tested in the past. In the run-up to th…
(2024-02-06). Bilawal Bhutto says he won't become foreign minister if Nawaz Sharif comes back to power in Pak. firstpost.com With just a few days to go for the crucial elections in Pakistan, former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has said that he will not hold the diplomatic post if ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif comes back to power. | The chief of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), in an interview with Independent Urdu, said that he would not join hands with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawas (PML-N) should it come back to power in the February 8 elections. | "I will not become foreign minister if Nawaz comes to power again, I can't participate in the same old politics. If he breaks away from that and creates an environment that benefits dem…
(2024-02-06). India helps Zambia fight cholera outbreak, sends humanitarian aid to African nation. firstpost.com India on Tuesday sent humanitarian aid to Zambia which is currently reeling under a cholera outbreak. | The aid, weighing approximately 3.5 tonnes, was sent via a commercial cargo aircraft and contains medicines, chlorine tablets, water purification supplies and ORS sachets. | Apart from India, the European Union has decided to provide humanitarian assistance worth €1 million to support the country as it fights cholera. | The EU funding is expected to support UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in their efforts to mitigate health, water, hygiene and sanitation crises in the region.
(2024-02-06). Pakistan elections 2024: Imran Khan's PTI-backed candidate indicted in terrorism case ahead of polls. firstpost.com With just days to go for the general elections, former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has stumbled upon another hurdle, this time involving one of its women candidates running up against Nawaz Sharif. | The PTI-backed candidate, Yasmin Rashid, was indicted in a terrorism case on Tuesday. The move comes amid an intensified crackdown that authorities have launched against Khan's party in the recent past. | The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates are contesting the February 8 polls independently after the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan to d…
(2024-02-06). Blinken visits West Asia for 5th time in push for hostage deal, postwar plan for Gaza. firstpost.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited on his fifth visit to West Asia since the conflict in Gaza erupted, and met with Saudi Arabia's crown prince to advance discussions on a potential cease-fire and postwar planning while also working to ease regional tensions. | However, Blinken faces significant challenges on all fronts: Hamas and Israel remain at odds over crucial aspects of a potential truce, Israel has rejected US calls for a pathway to a Palestinian state, and Iran-backed groups in the region show little signs of being deterred by US actions. | In Gaza, meanwhile, Hamas has begun to reemerge in some…
(2024-02-06). Chinese state investment fund to expand share holdings to aid sagging markets. firstpost.com A Chinese state investment fund has pledged to increase its purchases of stock index funds to bolster markets, which have been under strain due to a property crisis and a slowing economy. | Shares logged moderate gains on Tuesday after the announcement by Central Huijin Investment, a Chinese sovereign fund that owns China's state-run banks and other big government-controlled enterprises. | The fund has intensified its buying of shares in large state-owned banks and other companies to counteract the heavy selling pressure in Chinese markets. On Monday, both the Shanghai and Shenzhen benchmarks experienced fluctuat…
(2024-02-06). Historic markets shift: Wall Street snubs China for India as Beijing flounders. firstpost.com In a historic transition witnessed in global markets, investors withdraw billions of dollars from China's slowing economy, marking a remarkable shift from two decades ago when China was viewed as the world's foremost growth opportunity. | A substantial portion of these funds is now being directed towards India, with major Wall Street players such as Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley championing the South Asian nation as the premier investment destination for the coming decade. | The growing momentum is sparking a surge of interest akin to a gold rush. Marshall Wace, a $62 billion hedge fund, has designa…
(2024-02-06). Indian-origin lawyer Sivaraman appointed as Australia's new Commissioner of Rights group. firstpost.com Indian-origin lawyer Giridharan Sivaraman has been named the new Race Discrimination Commissioner of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Sivaraman will lead efforts to address racial discrimination and foster inclusivity, understanding and harmony across Australian society. | Taking to X, Sivaraman posted: "I'm honoured to be appointed Commonwealth Race Discrimination Commissioner. And excited, and slightly terrified!" | @AusHumanRights! — Giri Sivaraman (@GiriDSivaraman)
(2024-02-06). 32,000 employees already laid off in 2024, tech companies to terminate more, warn experts. firstpost.com The tech sector has kicked off 2024 with another round of job reductions, further scaling back following widespread layoffs in the preceding year. According to Layoffs.fyi, a startup monitoring industry job cuts since the onset of the pandemic, approximately 32,000 tech professionals have been displaced so far this year. | Founder of Layoffs.fyi, Roger Lee, explained that tech firms are still adjusting their workforce sizes in response to over-hiring during the pandemic surge, exacerbated by prolonged economic challenges and a downturn in the tech sector. Lee identified two primary waves of job cuts: the initial…
(2024-02-06). Huawei snatches top spot from Apple in the world's largest smartphone market. firstpost.com Huawei Technologies has surged back to the top spot in China's smartphone market during the first fortnight of the new year, as per a recent report by research firm Counterpoint. This resurgence intensifies the competition for 2023's market leader, Apple, and other major mainland competitors in the world's largest handset market. | This milestone marks Huawei's return to the pinnacle of smartphone sales in China since being subjected to sanctions by Washington in May 2019. | The sanctions had severely impacted Huawei's handset business, but the company's recent rebound has been attributed to strategic releases li…
(2024-02-06). India tops Snapchat's Digital Well-Being Index, 60% of parents check if their kids are safe online. firstpost.com In an era where online safety is paramount, especially for young users, Snap Inc. has released its second edition of the Digital Well-Being Index (DWBI), shedding light on the psychological well-being of Gen Z online. The report, which surveyed 9,100 respondents across Australia, the UK, the US, France, Germany, and India, underscores India's leading position for the second consecutive year. | The report also suggests that at least 60 per cent of Indian parents are well aware of online safety issues and routinely check in on their children and their online activities. | According to the DWBI findings, India secur…
(2024-02-06). Snapchat's parent company Snap to lay off over 520 or 10% of employees to 'reduce hierarchy'. firstpost.com Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has announced a workforce reduction of 10 per cent, affecting approximately 520 employees, according to a statement released on Monday. The decision, outlined in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is part of Snap's strategy to support future growth. | The SEC filing explained the necessity of restructuring the team to align with the company's highest priorities and ensure the capacity for incremental investments in support of long-term growth. The move is anticipated to incur pre-tax charges ranging from $55 million to $75 million, primarily covering…
(2024-02-06). Colombia and ELN rebels extend ceasefire by six months. firstpost.com According to a joint statement from the government and the insurgent National Liberation Army (ELN), they have decided to prolong their bilateral truce by an additional six months. | Last Monday, a six-month cease-fire that had been initially extended by five days came to an end. | At their conference in Havana, negotiators from both sides agreed that the 180-day Bilateral, National, and Temporary Ceasefire (BNTFC) would be in effect. | El Niño declared in a statement that it has chosen to "unilaterally and temporarily suspend economic detentions, a commitment that will be followed up by the Monitoring and Verifi…
(2024-02-06). Chinese vessel in Maldives solely for promoting peaceful objectives, scientific research, says Beijing. firstpost.com The Chinese foreign ministry on Tuesday assured that the research conducted by a Chinese vessel docking at a Maldives port is solely aimed at promoting peaceful objectives and advancing scientific knowledge, according to a Reuters report. | In a statement issued in January, Maldivian foreign ministry had said that the arrival of the research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 3, in the island nation is primarily for personnel rotation and replenishment. | The expected arrival of a Chinese research ship in the Maldives this week has escalated tensions between Beijing, Delhi and Male. | The presence of the vessel is likely to…
(2024-02-06). Mary Kostakidis: Assange's Very Life Is at Stake. consortiumnews.com
(2024-02-06). The Heat: Black History Month. america.cgtn.com 
Historian and author Carter G. Woodson founded Black History Month in 1926 to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. It was also meant to educate Americans about the suffering of slaves to highlight the fight for civil liberties and the successful contributions of Black people as part of the fabric of American history. | Nearly 100 years later, troubling questions remain about racial inequality, police brutality and what critics call the "whitewashing of the Black narrative" in the United States. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-02-06). New York Times' Friedman Hits New Low With Animalization of Arabs and Iranians. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Denuncian asesinato de líder social colombiano en Putumayo. telesurtv.net Asimismo Indepaz acotó que este líder fue asesinado el 2 de febrero en su vivienda.
(2024-02-06). Tragedia en Chile. radiohc.cu El pueblo chileno está viviendo en estos días la peor catástrofe sufrida desde el terremoto de febrero de 2010, debido a una serie de incendios forestales en zonas de la región de Valparaíso que aumentaron súbitamente su potencia y arrasaron zonas densamente pobladas en cuatro comunas.
(2024-02-06). Bolsonaro no deja de estar en el centro de la polémica. radiohc.cu Aunque en diciembre de 2022 concluyó su mandato presidencial, Jair Bolsonaro no ha dejado de estar en el centro de la polémica en Brasil, lo que también caracterizó su permanencia en el Palacio del Planalto.
(2024-02-06). Cuba promueve en Italia negocios durante Feria de Turismo de Milán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) La delegación cubana que participa en la edición 44 de la Bolsa de Turismo (BIT) que se desarrolla en la norteña ciudad de Milán, presentó oportunidades de negocios a empresarios italianos del sector…
(2024-02-06). Rusia tilda de amenaza a la paz ataques de EE.UU. a Siria e Irak. telesurtv.net El diplomático ruso afirmó que estas acciones van contra el derecho universal y la autoridad de la ONU.
(2024-02-06). Instalan diálogo para elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente de la AN, Jorge Rodríguez, reiteró que las elecciones presidenciales se llevarán a cabo este año, una vez que sean convocadas por el CNE.
(2024-02-06). Presidente venezolano destaca éxito de consulta pública convocada por la Asamblea Nacional. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado afirmó que la jornada de diálogo nacional arrancó con buen pie al contar con la participación de la mayoría de precandidatos presidenciales.
(2024-02-06). Panamá derrota a Puerto Rico en Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Los Tiburones de la Guaira, representantes de Venezuela, realizaron rally en el séptimo inning, anotando seis carreras, lo que les permitió derrotar a los Naranjeros de Hermosillo…
(2024-02-06). Diez frases de Rubén Darío que describen su visión de la vida. telesurtv.net Gracias a su obra, Rubén Darío se consagró como representante del modernismo literario en lengua castellana.
(2024-02-06). Anuncia TSE conteo manual de votos para la Asamblea en El Salvador. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 5 feb (RHC) El Tribunal Supremo Electoral de El Salvador anunció este lunes que procederá al conteo manual de todas las boletas para determinar que candidatos ganaron un asiento en la Asamblea Legislativa.
(2024-02-06). TSE de El Salvador anuncia que recurrirá al conteo manual. telesurtv.net La jornada electoral se caracterizó por la baja participación ciudadana, así como denuncias de irregularidades y de ventajismo a favor del partido de Gobierno.
(2024-02-06). Continúan incendios forestales en Argentina. telesurtv.net La intendencia del Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi comunicó que debido al incendio fueron cerradas todas las sendas que conectan con Pampa Linda, Bahía López y el Cerrito Llao Llao.
(2024-02-06). Incendios en Valparaíso, Chile, dejan 123 fallecidos. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Justicia anunció que se ha aumentado la dotación del SML con el fin de acelerar las tareas en la región de Valparaíso.
(2024-02-06). Nicaragua envía mensaje solidario al Gobierno y pueblo de Chile. telesurtv.net La misiva expresa condolencias a las familias y comunidades que perdieron a los seres queridos, y que también han sufrido pérdidas de orden material.
(2024-02-06). Consideran que fiscal Barbosa carece de competencia en el caso Petro. telesurtv.net La ministra de Trabajo de Colombia, Gloria Inés Ramírez explica por qué el presidente Gustavo Petro responsabilizó al fiscal general de una ruptura constitucional.
(2024-02-06). Gobierno colombiano y ELN prolongan un día negociaciones de paz. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, el ELN señaló que se están tomando medidas "con el fin de acordar una prórroga otros seis meses".
(2024-02-06). Diagnostican con cáncer al rey británico Carlos III. telesurtv.net El Palacio de Buckingham detalló que el monarca decidió hacer pública su condición para evitar especulaciones.
(2024-02-06). Gobierno de Chile confirma fallecimiento del expresidente Sebastián Piñera tras accidente aéreo. telesurtv.net El presidente Gabriel Boric instruyó que se realice un funeral de Estado y que se declare duelo nacional.
(2024-02-06). Rebeldes hutíes de Yemen atacan dos barcos en el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net El portavoz de las fuerzas hutíes, Yahia Saree, publicó en su cuenta de X que el movimiento Ansarolá llevó a cabo "dos operaciones militares en el mar Rojo".
(2024-02-06). Parlamento de Senegal fija elecciones presidenciales para diciembre. telesurtv.net A raíz del aplazamiento indefinido de las elecciones presidenciales, que generaron grandes protestas en el país africano, el parlamento fijó el 15 de diciembre para realizarlas.
(2024-02-06). Subsecretario de temas antinarcóticos de EE.UU. visitará Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según Washington, la visita busca mostrar su "compromiso inquebrantable" en la lucha contra el narcotráfico.
(2024-02-06). Muere una persona por intensas lluvias en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net "Los niveles de nieve parecen comenzar alrededor de 4.000 a 5.000 pies en el norte de California", puntualizó además.
(2024-02-06). Piden a EE.UU. poner fin a las sanciones contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net "Se puede construir una relación entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela donde no tenga cabida este tipo de agresiones", señalan.
(2024-02-06). Gobierno de Colombia y ELN concluyen sexto ciclo de diálogos. telesurtv.net Gobierno de Colombia y Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) concluyeron el sexto ciclo de diálogos con una prórroga del cese al fuego y acuerdan crear fondo multidonante para el proceso de paz.
(2024-02-06). Presidente de México presenta paquete de reformas a la Constitución. telesurtv.net Las propuestas abarcan varios rubros, como pensiones, salarios, programas sociales, derechos laborales y política energética, entre otros.
(2024-02-06). Debaten desde el Parlamento temas vitales para Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) Las acciones para el enfrenamiento al bloqueo de Estados Unidos desde el sistema legislativo y el proceso para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía este año fueron temas debatidos en reunión de la máxima dirección de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular…
(2024-02-06). Aumenta la tensión entre Rusia y Ecuador por el caso de las armas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno ruso inició negociaciones con exportadores de la India para suplir las importaciones de la fruta desde Ecuador.
(2024-02-06). Cineasta cubano Manuel Herrera en proyecto sobre Carlos M. de Céspedes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) El cineasta cubano Manuel Herrera, de vasta y reconocida carrera en el séptimo arte latinoamericano, a sus 84 años está inmerso en la escritura de un guion sobre la vida del patriota Carlos Manuel de Céspedes.
(2024-02-06). Informe israelí reconoce pésimas condiciones para presos palestinos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) Miles de presos palestinos en cárceles israelíes duermen en el suelo, sufren malas condiciones sanitarias e higiénicas, están hacinados en pequeñas celdas y conviven con ratas, alertó hoy la oficina del defensor público de ese país.
(2024-02-06). Cuba y España realizan provechoso intercambio sobre comunicaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 de feb (RHC) Cuba y España completaron un provechoso intercambio en materia de comunicaciones, en el cual se trataron cuestiones de interés de cooperación e inversiones.
(2024-02-06). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 120 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-06). Agricultores extienden protestas a España, Países Bajos y Bulgaria. telesurtv.net En Bulgaria, piden suspender la importación de granos ucranianos, invertir más fondos en el sector agrícola nacional e incluso demandan la dimisión del ministro de Agricultura del país, Kiril Vatev.
(2024-02-06). Protestas antigubernamentales en Haití dejan un fallecido. telesurtv.net En la capital, se produjeron barricadas incendiadas en algunas calles y se oyeron disparos en varias partes del área metropolitana.
(2024-02-06). Ofensiva israelí en Gaza deja 4.895 estudiantes asesinados. telesurtv.net Un total de 239 profesores y administradores han fallecido en la Franja de Gaza y 836 fueron lastimados.
(2024-02-06). Cuba y Honduras conversan en Tegucigalpa sobre temas migratorios. telesurtv.net La delegación de Honduras estará encabezada por el director del Instituto Nacional de Migración, Allan Alvarenga.
(2024-02-06). Venezuela y Argentina empatan, Paraguay gana a Brasil en preolímpico. telesurtv.net En un partidazo, lleno de polémicas, tres tarjetas rojas, penal, autogol; Venezuela y Argentina empataron a dos.
(2024-02-06). Gobierno de Colombia y ELN acuerdan prorrogar el cese al fuego. telesurtv.net A las 10: 00 hora local (16: 00 GMT) de este martes está previsto el acto de clausura del sexto ciclo de diálogos de paz entre el Gobierno colombiano y el ELN.
(2024-02-06). Asciende a 122 la cifra de muertos por incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net Durante esta misma jornada se comenzará la entrega de cuerpos a los familiares.
(2024-02-06). Declaran emergencia por dengue en Río de Janeiro, Brasil. telesurtv.net La medida se produce a pocos días del Carnaval de Río, considerada la festividad más grande del gigante suramericano.
(2024-02-06). Intento de ataque terrorista en Estambul deja dos agresores muertos. telesurtv.net El ministro Ali Yerlikaya ha atribuido la responsabilidad del ataque al Partido/Frente de Liberación Popular Revolucionario.
(2024-02-06). Diputados bolivianos aprueban ley de elecciones judiciales. telesurtv.net La propuesta de normativa privilegia a la meritocracia para la preselección de los candidatos judiciales.
(2024-02-06). Estados Unidos anuncia otro ataque contra Yemen. telesurtv.net Durante este domingo las fuerzas norteñas atacaron varias zonas controladas por hutíes en Yemen.
(2024-02-06). China condena ataque de EE.UU. contra Siria e Irak. telesurtv.net "Siria e Irak son países soberanos", declaró el portavoz del Ministerio chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Wenbin.
(2024-02-06). 24th Annual, CA Rosa Parks Day – celebrating her birth and lifelong legacy of service. indybay.org Auntie Rosie, born as World World I just getting started, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her profound life legacy continues to help shape the world. | As Patron Saint of the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama their long planned boycott changed global intermodal transportation systems, we call Transit Equity today.
(2024-02-06). Learning for life. indybay.org The winners of the digital revolution include hairdressers, plumbers, care and service workers and professions that have something to do with creativity and responsibility (1). It's starting to work in my head. If that is the case, then it is fair to ask whether we still need compulsory education. Why should we all be forced to go to school and learn things that we don't need in our lives?>
(2024-02-06). American Jewish Committee Recognized Dangers of Zionism. indybay.org Mainstream Jewish organizations knew endless violence and oppression would result from imposing a Jewish state in Palestine against the stated wishes of its non-Jewish inhabitants.
(2024-02-06). Friday 2/9: Virtual Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-06). Sunday 2/11: Sacramento: Families for Ceasefire Rally. indybay.org McKinley Park | 601 Alhambra Blvd. | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-06). Thursday 2/8: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Tuesday 2/13: Virtual Anti-War Organizer Training. indybay.org For those interested in organizing for peace with CODEPINK via Zoom…
(2024-02-06). Monday 2/12: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Wednesday 2/14: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Monday 2/19: Webinar: Dissenters: Students Say No to the Military-Industrial Complex. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Sunday 2/18: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 4 Short Films about Oppression and Violence in the West Bank. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Wednesday 2/7: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Tuesday 2/6: Community Teach-In on People's Park. indybay.org Art House Gallery 2905 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2024-02-06). Saturday 2/24: Exposing the Lies of Israel's War Machine. indybay.org Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 | Also online, see website for zoom details…
(2024-02-06). Tuesday 2/6: Webinar: The U.S. Military Industrial Complex and the Assault on Gaza. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Wednesday 2/7: Virtual Mass Meeting: Showing Up for Racial Justice. indybay.org
(2024-02-06). Tuesday 2/6: Let's Talk About Palestine Lecture Series. indybay.org 315 Wheeler Hall | Berkeley, CA | OR | YouTube…
(2024-02-06). LAVC Full-Time Faculty Running Off Students — Preventing Graduation. indybay.org For nearly two decades Eric Swelstad, Department Chair of Los Angeles Valley College has used his position to run off students, sabotage their education and prevent graduation — all with the former Campus Omsbudsman Annie G Reed's collusion.
(2024-02-06). Sunday 2/11: benefit concert for palestine. indybay.org The Starry Plough | 101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2024-02-06). Sunday 2/11: Valentine's Rise Up Singing Potluck. indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2024-02-06). Friday 2/9: For the Liberation of Black People and Ôªøthe Emancipation of All Humanity. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-02-06). Podcast: Four Months Of Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au That's right, we've got a podcast out. Caitlin and Tim discuss the harrowing experience of following Israel's mass atrocities in Gaza for four months, then answer some questions from readers and trolls. Listen here: Questions we address here include: All podcasts will be shared here on the platform you're currently reading this on. You can …
(2024-02-05). Israel's War On Gaza Updates: Officials Report 'Massacre' In Deir El-Balah Death Toll Rises To 27,478 #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | GAZA, Feb 6 (NNN-XINHUA) The death toll of Palestinians killed from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 27,478, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, …
(2024-02-05). Horoscope Today, February 6, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA As we journey through the celestial tapestry of the universe, the alignment of the stars and planets plays a profound role in influencing our daily lives. Today, on February 6, 2024, the cosmos unfolds its secrets, offering unique insights into the energies that surround us. Let's delve into the realms of the zodiac and explore what the celestial bodies have in store for each astrological sign. Horoscope Today, February 6, 2024: Exploring Your Destiny: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): Today, Aries, the cosmic energies encourage you to channel your dynamic and…
(2024-02-05). Uttarakhand Assembly session to begin today; UCC bill to be tabled on Feb 6. muslimmirror.com Dehradun : The Uttarakhand Assembly session will begin on Monday in Vidhan Bhavan, Dehradun, at 11 am. In this special session of the Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill tomorrow, February 6. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) …
(2024-02-05). CNN's CEO Is Making Staff Churn Out Israel Propaganda. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If you've ever wondered why it looks like the western press function in pretty much the same way as the state propaganda services in the autocracies the west proudly sets itself apart from, this is why.
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(2024-02-04). Noura Erakat: Colonial Law And The Erasure Of Palestine. popularresistance.org In Palestine, the law has been used as a tool of oppression to legitimize and advance the dispossession of the Palestinian people for more than a century. From the theft of Palestinian land by legal mechanisms to the non-recognition of Palestinians as a people with the inalienable right of self-determination, the law is yet another weapon wielded against the Palestinian people by Israel and its patrons. Activist, attorney, and Rutgers University professor Noura Erakat joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the use of lawfare against Palestine and her new book, Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine…
(2024-02-04). Houthis fire missiles at Israel amid threat of regional war. newarab.com 
Yemen's "The Yemeni armed forces will not hesitate to carry out further military operations against the Zionist enemy on land and at sea until the cessation of aggression and lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip," the Houthi milit…
(2024-02-04). Israeli Bombs Separate 17,000 Gaza Children from Families — UNICEF. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-04). Gaza: Strikes kill scores in Rafah, mediators push for truce. newarab.com 
Deadly strikes were reported early Saturday in Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled south to The city was formerly home to 200,000 inhabitants. Now, more than half of Ga…
(2024-02-04). United States Ramps Up War Crimes After ICJ Rules Against Israel. popularresistance.org On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa charged Israel with violating the United Nation's Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in regards to its assault on the population of Gaza. On January 26, 2024 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that claims of genocide against Israel are plausible and that the killing of Palestinians in Gaza must end. Despite attempts to obfuscate or to claim an Israeli victory, the meaning of the court ruling could not have been clearer. | The ICJ did not use the word "ceasefire" as many people had hoped, but judges did say that the ki…
(2024-02-04). Gaza war: UN experts say UNRWA funding cut 'defies humanity'. newarab.com 
UN human rights experts on Friday condemned in the "strongest possible terms" any attempts to "delegitimise" the Several countries "The grossly disproportionate decision to suspend funding by some of the largest dono…
(2024-02-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 120: Gaza's Economy In Shambles. popularresistance.org Top Hamas leaders are still debating a US-backed ceasefire proposal that would facilitate a six-week cessation of hostilities for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of Israeli civilian hostages. While Qatar claims that Hamas has received the proposal "positively," key Hamas officials are asking for more concessions, most importantly including a permanent ceasefire, before signing off on the proposal. | Most people in Gaza do not have time to wait; the Israeli military prepares a military incursion into Rafah, Gaza's southernmost district on the Egyptian border, where 1.9 million Gazans are…
(2024-02-04). Israel strikes south Gaza kindergarten, casualties confirmed. newarab.com 
Several civilians were killed in the early hours of Sunday after Israel bombed a kindergarten housing displaced people in the Medical sources said that a number of civilians, including two girls, were killed while dozens were wounded after Israeli jets targeted the kindergarten in Al-Salam neighbourhood, east of Rafah. | Images shared by WAFA showed some wounded children at a hospital. | Israel has repeatedly targeted schools, hospitals, and other…
(2024-02-04). Ansar Allah Discusses The Prospects Of Escalation, Yemen Blockade And More. popularresistance.org Following Israel's war and siege against Gaza, which began in earnest on October 7 of last year and has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians, the Yemeni Army led by Ansar Allah declared a military operation against Israel. Its aim: to compel Tel Aviv to cease its destructive war on Gaza. | No stranger to famine, genocide, and the displacement of civilians thanks to a decade-long war waged against its people led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and backed by the United States, Ansar Allah has led arguably the most consequential resistance to Israel's bloody campaign in the Gaza S…
(2024-02-04). Is Israel complying with the ICJ genocide ruling on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-02-04). Borrell Says EU Has Not Suspended Funding for UNRWA, Some Member States Increasing Support. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Commission has not suspended the funding for the the UNRWA against the background of allegations of the involvement of UNRWA staff in the October Hamas 7 attack, with some EU member states saying that they are increasing their support for UNRWA, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Saturday.
(2024-02-04). U.S. Admits It Hasn't Verified Israel's UNRWA Claims, Media Ignores It. scheerpost.com 
mauinews.com (2024-02-04). Israel should comply with ICJ's rulingIt is a bitter twist of history that 75 years after the horrors of the Holocaust saw the UN adopt the genocide convention, Israel is likely to find itself in the dock of the international court of justice accused of being intent on destroying the Palestinians "in whole or in part".
(2024-02-04). Qatar PM warns of disaster in Gaza if UNRWA funding stops. newarab.com 
(2024-02-04). Australia PM says government 'examining' claims against UN Palestinian agency. firstpost.com After Australia stopped financing the UN agency last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia announced on Sunday that his government was looking into allegations that some UNRWA employees were engaged in the Hamas assault on Israel on October 7. | Australia is one of many nations that have discontinued financing for UNRWA, a crucial source of help in Gaza, amid Israeli charges of UN staff' collaboration with Hamas. | "We're examining it, along with other like-minded countries like Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. We want that to be resolved," Albanese told the Australian Broadcasting…
(2024-02-04). Gaza: Israel kills 92 overnight as Hamas mulls ceasefire. newarab.com 
Scores were reported killed in Gaza's health ministry said early Sunday that at least 92 people had been killed overnight, including in what the group's m…
(2024-02-04). Portland, Maine: Protest Shuts Down Key Interstate Ramp. popularresistance.org Mary Beth and I drove to Portland early yesterday afternoon to join a large protest in solidarity with Gaza. I was asked to be a police 'liaison' along with one other person. | The people began arriving at the busy intersection of Franklin Street & Marginal Way just before 1: 00 pm. Soon the two sides of the highway closest to the on-ramp for the I-295 Interstate were full of people – about 100 on each side. | At 1: 40 the first policeman arrived and about that same time a ceasefire banner was hung from the interstate overpass. That is when people poured out into the four-lane section of road to effectively sh…
(2024-02-04). 107 Palestinians killed in Gaza in last 24 hours, death toll climbs to 27,238. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : At least 107 Palestinians were killed and 165 others injured in the last 24 hours as Israel continues its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the enclave's Health Ministry said on Saturday. "The Israeli occupation committed 12 massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, leaving 107 martyrs and 165 injured during the past …
(2024-02-04). IDF conducts raid on Hamas compound in southern Gaza Strip. tass.com IDF troops killed seven Hamas terrorists…
(2024-02-04). Number of victims of Israeli strikes in Gaza Strip nears 27,400 – Health Ministry. tass.com Over 66,600 people injured…
(2024-02-04). Palestinians Uncover Dozens Killed Execution-Style in Schoolyard in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-04). Ai Weiwei says West's Gaza censorship like 'Mao's China'. newarab.com 
The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that
(2024-02-04). Gaza truce 'won't stop Israel strikes on Hezbollah': Gallant. newarab.com 
Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Friday that the Israeli army would not stop its attacks on "It is a big mistake for Hezbollah to believe that Israel will stop firing at it if the Gaza war stops," Gallant said during a visit to a military unit near the Lebanon frontier. | "I am saying here quite frankly: as long as we do…
(2024-02-04). Hamas says reports of inside rift on Gaza truce 'misleading'. newarab.com 
Citing officials it said were familiar with the talks, The Wall Street Journal
(2024-02-04). Israel carving 'buffer zone' out of Gaza, analysis shows. newarab.com 
(2024-02-04). Israel destroying buildings in Gaza to create buffer zone. newarab.com 
Israeli forces in The plan, not publicly confirmed by Since Hamas stormed…
(2024-02-04). Jordan makes Asian Cup semi-final, dedicates wins to Gaza. newarab.com 
Jordan is dedicating its wins at the Jordan advanced to the semi-finals by beating Tajikistan 1-0 Friday, ending the Central Asian team's dream run at the tournament. | Speaking to The New Arab's Arabic-sister site after the game, Jordan's Musa al-Taamari said the victory was…
(2024-02-04). Palestinian executed in Gaza City as he 'searched for food'. newarab.com 
Alarm has been raised over the execution of a Palestinian man in The
(2024-02-04). US to back strikes on Iran targets as Gaza truce hopes rise. newarab.com 
The planned targets for US strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to the killing of The United States has assessed that the drone, which also wounded more than 40 people, was made by
(2024-02-04). Iran says Yemen strikes 'contradict' US, UK policy. firstpost.com Iran blasted the latest US and UK strikes on Yemeni targets on Sunday, saying they "contradict" their stated goal to prevent a larger Middle East confrontation. | These strikes are "in clear contradiction with the repeated claims of Washington and London that they do not want the expansion of war and conflict in the region," Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanani, said in a statement. | He accused the United States and the United Kingdom of "fuelling chaos, disorder, insecurity, and instability" by assisting Israel in its fight against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. | Kanani described more strik…
(2024-02-04). Israel forges buffer zone inside Gaza at risk to civilians: experts. firstpost.com Buildings in Gaza have been methodically demolished by Israeli soldiers in an effort to establish a buffer zone within Palestinian territory, experts and rights organisations told AFP, sparking concerns about the cost to civilians. | Though Israel has not officially acknowledged the proposal, experts and Israel's international partners have cautioned against transferring a large portion of the already small region out of the Gaza Strip, which is governed by Hamas. | According to Adi Ben Nun, a lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem who has studied satellite images, Israeli troops have attacked buildings in Ga…
(2024-02-04). US conducts more strikes in Yemen, destroys Houthis' six missiles — CENTCOM. tass.com US forces identified the cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region…
(2024-02-04). US, UK forces conduct strikes on 36 targets in Yemen — joint statement. tass.com According to the document, strikes were conducted across 13 locations in Yemen in response to the Houthis' continued attacks against international and commercial shipping transiting the Red Sea…
(2024-02-04). Houthis vow response after US, UK strike dozens of Yemen targets. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). US, Britain strike Yemen's Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants. firstpost.com In a second round of attacks aimed at further disabling Iran-backed militias that have been attacking American and international objectives since the Israel-Hamas conflict, the United States and Britain hit 36 Houthi sites in Yemen on Saturday. However, Washington again refrained from taking direct aim at Iran in an attempt to strike a balance between escalating the confrontation and responding with force. | US warships and American and British fighter planes staged the most recent attacks against the Houthis. In response for the drone strike that killed three US troops in Jordan last weekend, additional Iranian-…
(2024-02-04). British minister says new strikes on Yemen proportionate. tass.com This is not an escalation, latest strikes have further degraded the Houthis' capabilities, British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said…
(2024-02-04). House Speaker Johnson Says Stand-Alone Israel Bill Coming Next Week. sputnikglobe.com Without a bill forthcoming from Congress, US President Joe Biden has continued to supply weapons to Israel and Ukraine using emergency provisions and old stocks to bypass Congressional approval.
(2024-02-04). US congressmen to vote on $17.6 bln aid for Israel without addressing funds to Ukraine. tass.com The US House of Representatives plans to vote on the bill next week, the chamber's speaker Mike Johnson said…
(2024-02-04). Canada may follow US lead, sanction W. Bank Israeli settlers. newarab.com 
The announcement came a day after the US "We are looking into how to make sure that those…
(2024-02-04). Israeli minister likens UK's David Cameron to Nazi appeaser. newarab.com 
Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli compared the In a post on X, Chikli shared a photo comparison of UK Foreign Minister David Cameron waving alongside the picture of former British prime minister Neville Chamberlain holding up a copy of the 1938 Munich Agreement that let Nazi Germ…
(2024-02-04). Saudis 'open' to Israel skipping steps for Palestine state. newarab.com 
(2024-02-04). US Forces Struck Houthi Anti-Ship Cruise Missile in Yemen. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States military on Sunday struck an anti-ship cruise missile "prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea" in the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
(2024-02-04). South African Frittelli fights back to win in Bahrain. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended. sanews.gov.za Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the appointment of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) as the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners for a period of 24 months. | In a statement the department said the extension permits EAPASA to continue being the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners until 07 February 2026. | "The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of…
(2024-02-04). Ravindra, Williamson tons frustrate South Africa in New Zealand. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Condolences for President Geingob. sanews.gov.za Condolences for President Geingob | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia especially First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos and the family following the passing of Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. | On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa further extended his sympathy to acting President of the Republic of Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba, the Cabinet of the neighbouring state and the leadership and members of the SWAPO Party at this time of mourning. | "Today, South Africa joins the people of our…
(2024-02-04). US, UK strike 30 targets in Yemen — CNN. tass.com The targets include command and control, an underground weapons storage facility, as well as other weapons used by the Houthi to target international shipping lanes, one official said…
(2024-02-04). US, UK deliver second series of strikes on Yemen in 24 hours — Al Masirah. tass.com Yemen's capital Sanaa was intensively attacked, according to the media outlet…
(2024-02-04). US, UK strike dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen. newarab.com 
(2024-02-04). Cuba and India agree to increase cooperation in the audiovisual sector. tvbrics.com 
The GAFX 2024 conference demonstrated the South Asian country's interest in strengthening ties with Cuba…
(2024-02-04). Cultural sector enterprises record remarkable expansion in China. tvbrics.com 
China has recorded significant growth in revenue and profits for major companies in the cultural sector in 2023…
(2024-02-04). US had asked Manmohan Singh to discourage Japan on Quad alliance: Former diplomat Shyam Saran. firstpost.com According to former foreign secretary Shyam Saran, the US urged Manmohan Singh, the prime minister at the time, to ask his Japanese counterpart to "not encourage" the diplomatic alliance that was centered on the Indo-Pacific area. The US was the one who convinced India to establish the Quad alliance. | Speaking on Saturday at the 17th Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), Saran said that the US had justified its stance on the Quad by stating that "neither the Chinese nor the Russians were very happy with the Quad" and that it was necessary to have China on its side in the dispute over Iran and North Korea's nuclear p…
(2024-02-04). South Korea summons Russian envoy over criticism of President Yoon. firstpost.com South Korea has summoned Russian ambassadors to protest Moscow's condemnation of President Yoon Suk Yeol for comments he made regarding North Korea's development of a nuclear weapons. | The deputy foreign minister for political affairs of South Korea, Chung Byung-won, called Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev on Saturday and informed him that Moscow's outrage at Yoon's comments would only worsen ties between the two nations, according to the ministry. | "Deputy Minister Chung said that it was very regrettable that Russia ignored the truth and unconditionally protected North Korea while criticising the leader's remarks in…
(2024-02-04). Possible NATO Corps Deployment to Ukraine May Become 'Suicide Mission for Those Troops'. sputnikglobe.com No 10's ostensible idea of sending NATO troops to Ukraine has nothing to do with reality, experts told Sputnik.
(2024-02-04). 41 Rohingya refugees arrested after fleeing Malaysian detention centre. firstpost.com Following 131 migrants from Myanmar breaking out of their detention camp, Malaysian police have recovered more than 40 weary and hungry Rohingya refugees, a senior police officer said on Sunday. | Before fleeing the Bidor temporary immigration camp in northern Perak state on Thursday, 115 Rohingya refugees and 16 other people—all of whom were men—rioted in their holding facility. | The Rohingya are persecuted in their mostly Buddhist country of Myanmar; many of them escape to wealthy Malaysia, where Muslims predominate, or to camps for refugees in Bangladesh. | They sometimes have to undergo terrifyin…
(2024-02-04). 41 Rohingya refugees arrested after fleeing Malaysian detention centre. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks. firstpost.com Republican governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota has been barred by a tribe from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she stated this week that she wants to send security guards and razor wire to Texas to assist stop immigration at the US-Mexico border and that cartels are infiltrating the state's reservations. | "Due to the safety of the Oyate, effective immediately, you are hereby Banished from the homelands of the Oglala Sioux Tribe!" Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out said in a Friday statement addressed to Noem. "Oyate" is a word for people or nation. | Star Comes Out accused Noem of using the border problem to…
(2024-02-04). Lazada layoffs: Workers to get 'enhanced support package' after company and union reach settlement. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). National minimum wage increases. sanews.gov.za National minimum wage increases | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. | In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Employment and Labour said the new NMW will come into effect from 1 March 2024. | "The National Minimum Wage determination also includes the vulnerable sectors of farm workers and the domestic workers — whom since 2022 were aligned with the NMW rates. | "However, the workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of…
(2024-02-04). United Auto Workers Call for a General Strike and Endorse Biden. internationalviewpoint.org The United Auto Work union of today exemplifies labor's problems and possibilities. Last week its president Shawn Fain both endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president while also calling for a general strike. | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Aware of Moscow embassy worker's arrest over spying for Pakistan, co-operating with investigation: MEA. firstpost.com According to the ministry of external affairs, Satendra Siwal, an employee of the Indian Embassy in Moscow, was detained for allegedly spying for the ISI, Pakistan's intelligence organization. | The MEA said in a statement that the ministry is cooperating with the investigating authorities on the case. Siwal, a resident of the Shahmahiuddinpur hamlet in Hapur, was taken into custody by the Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in Lucknow. | "MEA is aware of the arrest of Satendra Siwal in Uttar Pradesh, who was posted as Security Assistant in Embassy of India, Moscow. MEA continues to work with the in…
(2024-02-04). Coalition Set For Tuesday Tax Declaration, As Albanese Defends Himself As 'An Honest Person' #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The opposition is set to declare its stance on Labor's revamped tax cuts on Tuesday, after the government on Sunday released the legislation for the changes. | Shadow …
(2024-02-04). Iraq Denies Washington Notified Government Prior To Deadly Attack. popularresistance.org The US air force carried out strikes on 85 sites in the border regions connecting Iraq and Syria early on 3 February. | US Central Command stated its forces struck targets "belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its allies, in Iraq and Syria" using "long-range bombers launched from the United States." | The statement added that US forces "used more than 125 precision-guided munitions in the air strikes. The facilities that were struck included command and control operations, intelligence centers, missiles and missiles, drone warehouses, logistical facilities, and the ammunition supply chain."
(2024-02-04). Death toll from Ukraine's strike on Lisichansk up to 28. tass.com The Russian Emergencies Ministry have rescued 10 people…
(2024-02-04). US Strikes in Iraq and Syria Kill About 40, Including Civilians. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-04). After Iraq, Syria hits, US 'will not strike Iran' — for now. newarab.com 
The United States will not strike targets inside Iran for now, a former defence secretary said following US Friday's strikes hit over 85 targets linked to Iran's Friday's airstrikes followed a…
(2024-02-04). Jordan denies taking part in US airstrikes on Iraqi militias. newarab.com 
The Jordanian army has denied on Saturday participation in recent The US military launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian forces and Tehran-backed militia groups in both Iraq and Syria on Friday, following a recent Reports had circulate…
(2024-02-04). US launches strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria, Iraq. newarab.com 
The US military launched The extensive air attacks were ordered in response to the deaths of the soldiers last Sunday in a drone strike blamed by Washington on Iran-backed forces. | "Our response began today. It…
(2024-02-04). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). US Says It Carried Out Airstrikes on 85 Targets Inside Iraq and Syria. orinocotribune.com The United States says it has carried out airstrikes on 85 targets inside Iraq and Syria. | The US began what it called "retaliatory strikes" against targets inside Iraq and Syria on Friday, claiming that those who were responsible for a recent deadly attack against American forces in Jordan were targetted. | The US Central Command claimed the targets include depots of rockets, missiles and unmanned drones. | "The airstrikes employed more than 125 precision munitions," US Central Command said on social media. | The US president said the strikes will continue at times and places of Washington's choosing. | Joe Bid…
(2024-02-04). Shrinking international aid and enduring conflict compound earthquake misery for Syrians one year on. firstpost.com Sido Naji woke up to the trembling of his northwest Syrian home a year ago. After almost ten years of war, he was accustomed to the noises of airstrikes and artillery, but this time the attacker was a natural occurrence: a powerful earthquake. | Before the home fell, the sixteen-year-old and his father were able to escape. In Jinderis, in the Aleppo region, they were weaving through a busy street when a stone wall fell on them, fracturing the teen's arm and crushing his leg. | On February 6, 2023, a horrific 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, killing almost 59,000 people. | When it came to its surv…
(2024-02-04). Joe Biden sweeps South Carolina with 'loser' taunt at Donald Trump. geo.tv 
Biden is expected to win again with a significant majority in upcoming US election on November 5…
(2024-02-04). Ex-Trump official Mike Gill dies days after being shot in carjacking spree. geo.tv 
Gill was shot while sitting in his parked vehicle in northwest Washington…
(2024-02-04). WATCH: Nikki Haley needles Donald Trump in surprise 'SNL' cameo. geo.tv 
"Oh my God! It's her, the woman who was in charge of security on January 6th. It's Pelosi," Trump said…
(2024-02-04). More 'Navigators' Are Helping Women Travel To Have Abortions. popularresistance.org Chloe Bell is a case manager at the National Abortion Federation. She spends her days helping people cover the cost of an abortion and, increasingly, the interstate travel many of them need to get the procedure. | "What price did they quote you?" Bell asked a woman from New Jersey who had called the organization's hotline seeking money to pay for an abortion. Her appointment was the next day. | "They quoted me $500," said the woman, who was five weeks pregnant when she spoke to Bell in November. She gave permission for a journalist to listen to the call on the condition that she not be named. | "We can definitely…
(2024-02-04). Why The United States Is Reimposing Sanctions On Venezuela. popularresistance.org Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy, forcing more people to leave the country out of economic necessity. | The Venezuelan government, for its part, has not been contrite. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez protested "the wrong step of intensifying economic aggression against Venezuela." She warned that if Washington takes the threatened measures, Venezuela will cancel repa…
(2024-02-04). Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine totals 42 mcm via Sudzha. tass.com The request for pumping through Sokhranovka had been rejected by the Ukrainian side…
(2024-02-04). Ukrainian troops shell DPR 30 times over 24 hours. tass.com There have been no reports of any victims among civilians…
(2024-02-04). To Russia for News? Prominent US Journo Tucker Carlson Spotted in Moscow. sputnikglobe.com Carlson is known for covering controversial topics such as the US role in the 2014 coup in Ukraine and its subsequent support for the neoNazi regime installed in Kiev. He was fired from Fox News in spring 2023 — reportedly due to political pressure — and started an independent show on X (former Twitter).
(2024-02-04). Russian forces improve positions on frontline in Krasny Liman area over week. tass.com Units from Battlegroup Center repelled three attacks by assault units of Ukraine's armed forces and the Azov battalion…
(2024-02-04). Germany, Ukraine May Sign Bilateral Security Agreement on February 16 – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Berlin and Kiev may conclude an agreement on bilateral security guarantees at the Munich Security Conference on February 16, German media reported on Saturday, citing German government sources.
(2024-02-04). Russian deputy foreign minister Rudenko discusses Ukraine situation in Seoul — MFA. tass.com The South Korean side informed about its position on "Russia's military cooperation with North Korea", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea reported…
(2024-02-04). Ukrainian army loses up to 95 troops in south Donetsk area — battlegroup East. tass.com The enemy also lost a radar system, an ATV, a Fury reconnaissance drone, Spokesman for Russia's battlegroup East Alexander Gordeyev told…
(2024-02-04). Russia says 20 killed, 10 injured in Ukraine attack on bakery in occupied east. firstpost.com Following an attack by the Ukrainians on a building including a bakery in the city of Lysychansk in the occupied eastern Ukrainian district of Luhansk on Saturday, the emergencies ministry of Russia said that its personnel had recovered the remains of twenty persons among the debris. | The ministry released a video showing rescue personnel pulling two wounded victims from the wreckage of a building and placing them on stretchers when it was still dark outside. | The ministry had earlier said that its personnel had saved ten lives and given them to medical professionals. | Reuters was able to confirm the location…
(2024-02-04). EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Surf's tough at Shipstern Bluff. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-04). Messi misses Miami's Hong Kong friendly as organisers face govt funding cut. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Patty Hearst Was Treated Gently At a Time When "Tough On Crime" Was Taking Hold. scheerpost.com 
Listen to Roger D. Rapoport discuss his latest book on Patty Hearst on Scheer Intelligence By Roger D. Rapoport / CounterPunch On February 4, 1974, a group of ragtag revolutionaries who called themselves the Symbionese Liberation Army abducted Patty Hearst, an heiress to the Hearst media empire, from her Berkeley apartment. The bold act stunned …
(2024-02-04). Draw not good enough for Uganda, as Kenyan golfers retain Victoria Cup. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya retained honours in the prestigious Victoria Golf Cup on Saturday despite being held to a draw at the 6th editon at the par 72 Kitante golf course. Uganda had to win 6 of the 10 singles games to overtake Kenya and claim the trophy, which they last won in …
(2024-02-04). BCU Partners with GVS, C&E P.H.I., and WCCI for Community Outreach. pressenza.com 
Supporting DepEd's Brigada Pagbasa at Bagnen Elementary School & Gotang Primary School: | by Genevieve Balance Kupang | A Joint Initiative Featuring Book Donations, Storytelling, and Cultural Exchanges: | A literary event at the Bagnen Elementary School and Gotang Primary School in Bauko, Mountain Province demonstrated Baguio Central University's (BCU) and partner organization's steadfast commitment to Community Extension Services (CES) and the promotion of literacy beyond its campuses. Several key departments including the Graduate School, College of Business Administration, College of Teacher Ed…
(2024-02-04). Energy ministry and UNBS plan to eliminate congestion at the fuel stations. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government will soon conduct an operation against fuel station operators who have violated the set establishment standards. These are mainly those that have constructed stations in road reserves and closer to each other than what the regulations stipulate, according to the ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda …
(2024-02-04). 5 Best beaches in the world, according to Lonely Planet. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Lonely Planet, the venerable travel authority, has recently released a guide that promises to be a game-changer for beach aficionados. Titled "Best Beaches," the guide showcases a curated selection of world-class coastal destinations that range from iconic urban beaches to secluded, private retreats.Best beaches in the world: The world's best beaches, according to Lonely Planet
(2024-02-04). President Petro Denounces Attempt of Institutional Rupture and Coup in Colombia. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, denounced the attempt of a "serious rupture of institutional order," referring to the investigation by the Attorney General's Office against him, which he called unconstitutional. | Petro decried that the Colombian Attorney General's Office has opted for disruption of institutional order to remove him from the presidency. | "They have decided to break the institutional order. As the president of the republic, I must warn the world of the mafia that has taken over the Attorney General's Office, and I must ask the people for maximum mobilization," the Colombian president wr…
(2024-02-04). Sweden's 'Little Bird' Hamrin dies aged 89. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Sugarcane prices to stablise according to the newly tabled sugar amendment act. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of state for trade, industry and cooperatives, David Bahati has assured farmers of stable prices in the newly tabled sugar amendment act. While addressing journalists in Jinja city on Saturday, Bahati says the existing sugar act had depicted sugarcane prices to be dependent on sugar prices in the …
(2024-02-04). Hosts Ivory Coast put past calamities aside as they squeeze into semis. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Drone damages communications facilities in borderline Kursk Region – governor. tass.com The emergency services will begin repairs as soon as possible, Roman Starovoit said…
(2024-02-04). Kansai Plascon takes the International Kite Flying Festival 2024 to new heights. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The skies over Luzira, a suburb in Kampala, Uganda came alive with a burst of colours displaying diverse kite designs as the Indian Community in Uganda recently celebrated the International Kite Flying Festival 2024 at GEMS International School along Butabika road, some 13km out of Kampala city. This …
(2024-02-04). Behind the scenes with Mathew Nabwiso on directing 'Sabotage'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It's been a few weeks since the release of the official trailer for 'Sabotage' — a rollercoaster drama set around a traditional wedding ceremony produced by Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti+ Media Hub and Nabwiso Films. Ahead of the film's official premiere on 15th February …
(2024-02-04). Zelenskyy visits front line amid speculation about the fate of top general. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). England lose Duckett chasing 399 against India. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Foxconn sees 'slightly better' 2024, warns on AI chip shortage. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Howe hopes Gordon's injury not serious as Newcastle's woes persist. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Russia rolls out newest anti-drone mini-missile at exhibition in Riyadh. tass.com New small-scale missile for the Pantsyr-S1 anti-aircraft missile system was presented abroad for the first time…
(2024-02-04). How Facebook Became Tool for State Censorship and Goldmine for US Intelligence Services. sputnikglobe.com Sunday is the 20th anniversary of Facebook's* launch. In twenty years, the company has grown into a major tool for manipulation, social engineering and control by the deep state, big business and Western intel agencies. Sputnik reached out to an insider-turned whistleblower for info on the architecture of Facebook's censorship industrial complex.
(2024-02-04). Namibian president Hage Geingob passes away at 82. tass.com His duties will be taken over by Acting President Nangolo Mbumba…
(2024-02-04). Kisoro municipal and district leaders feud over Saza playground development. independent.co.ug 
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kisoro municipality and district leaders are feuding over development of the Saza playground by a businessman. Last month, Hamza Kent Rwendegye, a businessman in Kisoro town started fencing part of Saza ground to start constructing business structures. However, Rwendegye met resistance from Municipality authorities who ordered him to stop construction …
(2024-02-04). Telesur President Patricia Villegas: Telesur Will Continue Operating in Milei's Argentina. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-04). A Toxic Anniversary . levernews.com
(2024-02-04). Congress Poised to Cede More Foreign Weapons Oversight. Why? scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-04). Indonesia Elections 2024: High stakes as presidential candidates face off in last TV debate. channelnewsasia.com Five televised debates were held between December 12 and February 4, featuring presidential and vice-presidential candidates on various topics.
(2024-02-04). Chinese turn US embassy post into 'Wailing Wall' for stock plunge. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Russian ministry expects launch of visa-free group travel with India in 2024. tass.com E-visa to Russia for citizens of 55 countries and visa-free travel in groups with China and Iran were launched 2023 year…
(2024-02-04). Inter Milan vs Juventus probable lineups – Serie A 2023-24. albawaba.com Serie A leaders Inter Milan welcome second-placed Juventus to the San Siro in Matchday 23 on Sunday evening.Match date: Sunday, 4 February | Kick-off time: 19: 45 (GMT) | Venue: San Siro StadiumInter Milan vs Juventus predicted lineups: Inter possible XlManager: Simone InzaghiYann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez.Juventus possible XlManager: Massimliano AllegriWojciech Szczesny; Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Danilo; Andrea Cambiaso, Weston McKennie, Manuel L…
(2024-02-04). Singapore leaders pay tribute to late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw. channelnewsasia.com Wee Cho Yaw, one of Southeast Asia's most successful businessmen, helmed UOB Group for more than 60 years before he retired in 2018.
(2024-02-04). India all out for 255, England need 399 to win Visakhapatnam. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Developers Tout New Russian Air Missiles' 'Good Accuracy' in Special Op Zone. sputnikglobe.com The Izdeliye-305 is designed to destroy a variety of targets, including armored vehicles and firing points, as well as air defense and artillery systems.
(2024-02-04). Putin expresses condolences over death of Namibian president. tass.com Hage Geingob passed away on February 4 at the age of 82…
(2024-02-04). Pro-Palestinian supporters under attack in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-04). –°osmonaut Oleg Kononenko beats world record for most time spent in space. tass.com Kononenko surpassed the achievement of Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka who spent 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes and 48 seconds in space over the course of five missions…
(2024-02-04). Good start to second voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Good start to second voter registration weekend | The Electoral Commission has announced that 304 221 voters have visited voting stations in the initial hours of the first day of the second voter registration weekend. | This was ahead of the country's 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | Of these, 55 019 were persons who were registering for the first time. | "The Electoral Commission is pleased to report that the second registration weekend for the imminent 2024 National and Provincial Elections got off to a good start. | "This early turnout not only sets a positive tone for the registration period but als…
(2024-02-04). Home Affairs pleased with response to extension of operating hours. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs pleased with response to extension of operating hours | The Department of Home Affairs has assisted more than 33 500 people in its offices and 105 mobile units that were deployed in the first two days of the service delivery blitz during the Voter Registration Weekend. |
| The majority of the people, that is, more than 25 700, visited on Saturday, 03 February 2024. Nearly 7 900 visited during the two additional operating hours from 4pm to 6pm on Friday, 02 February 2024. |
| "This public response is galvanizing us to do more as we prepare to welcome those people who want to visit our offi…
(2024-02-04). Forbes cancels ceremony amid presence of Palestinian activist. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A ceremony hosted and organized by Forbes celebrating the "40 Women for the Year 2023" was canceled amid the presence of a Palestinian activist named Rima Hassan, According to Erem News.
(2024-02-04). Why the Market—Not to Mention the Billionaires—Cannot Save Journalism. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-04). Museveni meets NRM Parliamentary caucus. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) on Friday 2nd February 2024 met the party's parliamentary caucus at State House, Entebbe. During the meeting, the President and the Members of Parliament discussed the Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). …
(2024-02-04). Bodypower: The Secret of Self-Healing. expose-news.com Over forty years ago, Dr Coleman wrote the global bestselling book called 'Bodypower' which shows how you can easily conquer 9 out of 10 illnesses without seeing a doctor or spending any …
(2024-02-04). Death toll from Chile forest fires up to 46. tass.com According to authorities, the wildfires have affected more than 40,000 hectares…
(2024-02-04). European farmers' protests: The fight back against the war on farming. expose-news.com Representatives from European farming groups went to Brussels last Wednesday to make their voices heard and show solidarity in the fight back against the EU's war on farming. As the farmer' protests …
(2024-02-04). 5 people helped police arrest chopper-wielding man on Commonwealth Avenue; no sign it was an act of terror. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Russia worried over escalated tensions on Korean Peninsula – Foreign Ministry. tass.com The Russian side expressed the intention to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with North Korea in accordance with the norms of international law, said in a statement…
(2024-02-04). California Becomes First State to Ban Heterosexual Marriage. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-04). Lawyer Mabirizi summoned over bigamy case against Kyabazinga. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Department of Police has summoned Lawyer Male Mabirizi to Jinja Police in relation to his recent case seeking court to find the Busoga Kingdom Leader the Kyabazinga William Nadiope guilty of bigamy. According to the Police summons seen by Uganda Radio Network, Police require Mabirizi 's attendance …
(2024-02-04). More than 5,300 people donate blood after group O stocks hit critical levels. channelnewsasia.com Group O blood stocks have returned to healthy levels.
(2024-02-04). How much will Lewis Hamilton earn at Ferrari. albawaba.com Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton is set to begin his stint at Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season after an eleven-year spell at Mercedes.The 39-year-old received ‚Ǩ35 million from Mercedes last term and it is now known how much he will earn with his new team.Reports claim Hamilton will earn a whopping ‚Ǩ100 million per year, which is almost three times more than he currently earns at Mercedes.The amount is almost twice as much as Red Bull's Max Verstappen earns.Another part of the deal is a proposed joint investment fund with around ‚Ǩ250m via the Exor family b…
(2024-02-04). US ups risks of conflict on Korean Peninsula, senior Russian diplomat says. tass.com Andrey Rudenko noted that, although Moscow and Seoul's opinions on the source of tensions diverge, it is important to keep the channels of communication open…
(2024-02-04). Newly Discovered Dwarf-Galaxy Upending Conventional Wisdom. sputnikglobe.com Dwarf galaxies, classified as a galaxy with less than 100 billion stars. Our Milky Way has more than 200 billion stars and the largest galaxies can have more than 100 trillion stars.
(2024-02-04). OBITUARY: Cecilia Atim Ogwal. independent.co.ug 
A fearless Ugandan politician who spoke her mind and challenged conventions OBITUARY | AILI MARI TRIPP | Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, one of Uganda's longest-serving female legislators, passed away on Jan.18 at the age of 77. Ogwal was regarded as a trailblazer, one of the strongest, most charismatic women leaders in the opposition, and a staunch …
(2024-02-04). Senegalese president announces postponement of Feb. 25 presidential election. independent.co.ug 
DAKAR, SENEGAL | Xinhua | Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced…
(2024-02-04). China, India, UAE to be prior countries in developing inbound tourism in Russia — document. tass.com According to the document, by 2030 the implementation of the concept presented will result in the annual flow of 16 mln foreign tourists…
(2024-02-04). Wisconsin's Prison Lockdowns: No Visitors, Few Showers, and No End in Sight. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-04). China plans pilot scheme in five regions to stabilize output in major producing areas. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Cuban People Will Debate Measures To Boost the Economy. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia — Jan 30, 2024 | Cuba needs development, even if it seems impossible amid increasingly adverse international conditions. And it needs to develop without trampling on the most vulnerable but also in being consistent with the world around us which is unstable, marked by inflation, and the exponential increase in essential goods. All of this in world of escalating tensions. | To achieve this, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced that the entire Cuban people will discuss and analyze the measures recently announced by the government, which include the increase in the price of gasoli…
(2024-02-04). Shanghai's Pudong Airport resumes online car-hailing operations. ecns.cn Online car-hailing operations in Shanghai's Pudong Airport area resumed on Feb 4 after the Shanghai Road Transport Administration banned the service on Jan 29.
(2024-02-04). Afghans share desperation and dismay as they go hungry. newarab.com 
Khurma had to borrow her neighbour's shoes to walk to Pul-e Alam city to collect a cash handout being given to the growing number of vulnerable Afghans who are struggling to survive the winter. | "We are desperate… When we can't find any bread, we go to bed on an empty stomach" | The 45-year-old widow waited in her threadbare blue burqa to receive 3,200 Afghanis ($45) from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in the eastern Afghan city, where temperatures can drop well below freezing. | "We are desperate," the mother-of-six said. "When we can't find any bread, we go to bed on an empty stomach." | She is one of…
(2024-02-04). Iran stun favourites Japan, reach Asian Cup semifinals. newarab.com 
(2024-02-04). Pro-Iran militias want to move arms into Iraq govt bases. newarab.com 
(2024-02-04). Figuig water is not for sale. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). Is there a debt crisis in the South and what is recommended by the CADTM? cadtm.org Maxime Perriot: In an article published in December 2023 you claimed in the wake of a World Bank report that "developing countries" were trapped in a new debt crisis, yet the Financial Times and other sources point out that in the first two weeks of 2024 several so-called developing countries managed to easily refinance their debt. What is actually the situation?
| The three developing countries that managed to sell sovereign bonds all produce oil and gas
| Éric Toussaint: The three countries (…) | – |
(2024-02-04). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-04). SUNFED versus World Bank. 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-04). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Julian Assange and his possible extradition to the US: on the legal and procedural situation. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). ADB violates its own safeguard policies in Nepal Hydropower Project. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). BLUE SKY THINKING. sonar21.com 
An earlier article in this blog (Thinking Outside the Box, by Observer R, January 7, 2024) discussed how the American Establishment has tended to keep following familiar ways of dealing with international issues, even when things were not going well at all. A natural question is what would be some non-familiar ways of thinking? Such thinking is often called 'blue sky' or 'brainstorming' or 'run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes' or other similar terms. The blue sky ideas are then refined into something more practical, but still a departure from the usual track. So, based on much current thinking,…
(2024-02-04). A slow collapse in Tunisia. internationalviewpoint.org "The country's disastrous political and economic situation is driving people to Europe, and for several months now Tunisia has also been a transit country for crossings." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Tribute: Ernesto Herrera (1949-2024). internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-02-04). Mass mobilization against the far-right AfD party in Germany. internationalviewpoint.org "It is encouraging to see how many people are taking to the streets to oppose this inhumane project of the fascist right." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). The Zapatista irruption of 1 January 1994: new internationalism and political redefinitions. internationalviewpoint.org The state of Chiapas is one of the most landlocked and poor in Mexico. So when, on January 1, 1994, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN, founded in 1983) took control of several towns by force, it was impossible to imagine the impact of this insurrection. However, it would mark the entire second half of the 1990s and largely participate in the redefinition of the radical left on a global scale.
The radical left was then at a critical moment in terms of programme and (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-04). Smoke and Mirrors — The Unionist Miracle — What's really happening in the North of Ireland? internationalviewpoint.org The current political situation in the North of Ireland: the DUP's deal to return to power-sharing is merely political theatre to placate their base, while the long-term tide of Irish nationalism and eventual unity continues to advance. | – | / |
(2024-02-04). North and South Korea at a turning point after 70 years. internationalviewpoint.org "The situation on the Korean Peninsula has become more tense recently, with North Korea still conducting a series of missile tests from late last year into this year." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Radical change is needed to combat capitalist agriculture! internationalviewpoint.org "Capitalism and productivism always go hand in hand, and this is particularly true in agriculture: for capitalists, you have to grow wheat… to make money (pousser du ble…pour faire du blé!, ble means both wheat and money in French!)." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Boycott "celebrities" and companies that endanger the lives and violate the dignity of oppressed people. internationalviewpoint.org "We abolish the despicable reactionary "culture" that thrives at the expense of oppressed people, endangering their lives and sacrificing their inescapable grief." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Greenland has lost 20 per cent more ice than expected. internationalviewpoint.org The re-examination of 40 years of satellite data reveals, according to an American team, a greater melting of the Greenland ice sheet, located in a strategic area for the global climate. | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Cuba sin medallas en Grand Slam de judo de París. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) Las principales esperanzas cubanas de medallas en el Grand Slam de judo de París, Andy Granda (más de 100 kilogramos) e Iván Silva (90), cedieron hoy en la clasificatoria, cerrando sin preseas la actuación de la isla.
(2024-02-04). Comicomment: With Texas standoff highlighting divided U.S., is a 'national divorce' looming for America. ecns.cn
(2024-02-04). China raises response level for snow. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday raised the emergency response for rain, snow and freezing temperatures in Hubei and Anhui provinces.
(2024-02-04). Scientists map neural network in mouse brain. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have outlined the largest depiction so far of mouse cells in the hippocampus, a key brain area for learning and memory, and studied how single neurons in the area are interconnected and how they connect with neurons in other brain areas.
(2024-02-04). China set to launch two experimental satellites. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.
(2024-02-04). Xinjiang 'winter nests' becoming quake-proof. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.
(2024-02-04). Authorities take steps to ensure safe travel amid freezing weather. ecns.cn Amid severe freezing weather challenging millions of travelers heading home for the Spring Festival reunion, the transportation department has implemented measures to ensure a safe journey.
(2024-02-04). Ports across China to see 1.8 mln daily entries, exits during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China is predicted to experience a daily average of 1.8 million entries and exits at ports across China during the Spring Festival holiday, an increase of about 3.3 times over last year, and the same as in 2019.
(2024-02-04). Xi inspects troops stationed in Tianjin, extends festival greetings to all servicemen. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected troops stationed in north China's Tianjin Municipality ahead of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.
(2024-02-04). China launches world's first in-orbit AI commercial hypersatellite. ecns.cn China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the world's first in-orbit artificial intelligence (AI) commercial hypersatellite on Saturday from waters off the coast of Yangjiang City in south China's Guangdong Province.
(2024-02-04). Magnitud 4.6 earthquake hits northwest China's Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude-4.6 earthquake hit Akqi County in Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2024-02-04). 'Village gala' celebrated in Guangxi. ecns.cn Locals perform during the "village gala" to celebrate the Spring Festival in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024.
(2024-02-04). Taklimakan Desert braces for first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Sand dunes are covered by snow in Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Feb. 2, 2024.
(2024-02-04). 30th Int'l Dinosaur Lantern Show kicks off in Zigong. ecns.cn Lantern shows in Zigong can be traced back to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, which have developed into an international cultural activity with performances and night markets since 1987.
(2024-02-04). China sends 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket carrying nine satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Yangjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 3, 2024.
(2024-02-04). In Numbers: China's forest food output hits 226 million tonnes in 2023. ecns.cn
(2024-02-04). Molly Show: New Year Snack Time! Dried persimmons signify auspiciousness. ecns.cn Every October, when persimmons ripen, fresh ones undergo a lengthy process of peeling, drying, and pressing to become this traditional Chinese snack. Taking a bite, you'll experience a jelly-like sweet flavor.
(2024-02-04). First UK patients receive experimental mRNA therapy for cancer. imperial.ac.uk Cancer patients in the UK are receiving a new therapeutic to help their bodies recognise and fight cancer cells as part of a global trial.
(2024-02-04). EU Authorities Demonize Russia to Distract From Economic Distress. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The EU authorities are creating an image of Russia as an enemy to divert public attention from internal economic problems of the European Union, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
(2024-02-04). Mo Salah asked for 20% of income, government responds. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The leader of Egyptian opposition and head of Wafd Party, Abdel-Sanad Yamama, has been a subject of public controversy and backlash after he suggested that the Liverpool footballer Mohammad Salah should provide 20 percent of his monthly income to his home country Egypt, to help with the economy situation, saying he plans to provide the House of Representatives with his proposal for a discussion.Mo Salah reportedly earns around $25 million a month, third highest paid player in the English Premiere League, with Yamama explaining that his draft would force Egyptians abroad to transfer 20 percent of…
(2024-02-04). A Peculiar Photo… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
Tucker in Bolshoy in Moscow today. I wonder if he came to meet this Russian guy they call Vlad;))
(2024-02-04). I Love America, LOL)). smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-02-04). Suspenden navegación marítima en el Golfo de Batabanó. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) Teniendo en cuenta la compleja situación hidrometeorológica presente en la región, en particular en el Golfo de Batabanó, se decidió suspender la navegación marítima entre estos puertos, a partir de las 00: 00 horas del domingo, cuatro de febrero del 2024, hasta tanto mejoren las mismas.
(2024-02-04). Residentes cubanos en Panamá condenan bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) celebra hoy el XII Encuentro Nacional con la mira puesta en la condena al bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla.
(2024-02-04). Indigenous Trailblazer Lowitja O'donoghue Dies Aged 91 #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) One of Australia's most highly-regarded Indigenous leaders, Lowitja O'Donoghue, has died aged 91. | O'Donoghue was the inaugural chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
(2024-02-04). White Man's Justice Is Black People's Grief: A Black History Month Truth. scheerpost.com By Kevin Cooper / Original to ScheerPost "It's not whether you win or lose that counts, but how you play the game that matters." That's what my people are often told. But we are not told that this so-called game is rigged, and it's rigged against us even before we are born. This "game" is …
(2024-02-04). BOOK REVIEW: The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women in Space. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-04). Video "The Greatest History Never Told" and "The Latest Globalist Plans Revealed." expose-news.com
(2024-02-04). Azerbaijan strongman eyes easy election after Karabakh war. firstpost.com Azerbaijan will conduct swift leadership elections on Wednesday, with President Ilham Aliyev expected to win a fifth term on a wave of popularity fueled by his army's crushing victory against Armenian rebels. | The strongman was praised after his army reclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenian separatists who had held the province for three decades. | Aliyev described the triumph as "an epochal event unparalleled in Azerbaijan's history" and announced last month that the country will hold presidential elections on all of its territory for the first time. | "The elections will mark the beginning of a new era" for th…
(2024-02-04). Explosive Investigation Uncovers a Global Shadow Government's Secret Control Over "Elected" Governments & Public Health Bodies, Forging a Global Vaccine Regime. expose-news.com The same organisations that have an interest in vaccinations today also had a lot of influence in laying the groundwork decades ago. People tend to think of these large and well-known organisations …
(2024-02-04). 60 saniyede bugàºn (04 ≈ûubat 2024). aa.com.tr
(2024-02-04). Australia to set fuel efficiency standards after decades of debate. firstpost.com Australia announced plans on Sunday to impose strict fuel economy requirements, mirroring long-standing laws in other modern nations, in an effort to get high-polluting petrol guzzlers off the road. | Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said that a "New Vehicle Efficiency Standard" will be implemented by 2025, putting an end to decades of policy delays and discussion. | "The United States has had a similar policy in place for fifty years," Bowen said. "Australia still stands alongside Russia as one of the only advanced economies without the Standard." | "This is costing families and businesses thousands of dollar…
(2024-02-04). El Salvador votes in presidential election that the 'world's coolest dictator' has clear path to win. firstpost.com On Sunday, Salvadorans will cast ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections that will primarily centre on the balance between democracy and security. | Given his high approval ratings and the lack of opposition, Nayib Bukele is most likely going to seek reelection to a second term as president. | The constitution of El Salvador forbids reelection. However, according to a January University of Central America study, around eight out of ten voters' favour Bukele. This is true even though Bukele has taken actions during his first term that opponents and attorneys claim weaken the nation's system of checks a…
(2024-02-04). President Joe Biden wins South Carolina's Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid. firstpost.com The Democratic primary in South Carolina was decisively won by President Joe Biden on Saturday, securing the state he had urged to kick off his party's nomination process after it had rejuvenated his then-fragile White House candidature four years prior. | Biden overcame the other distant Democratic candidates in South Carolina, such as author Marianne Williamson and congressman Dean Phillips of Minnesota. In order to maximise its chances of mobilising Black voters—a crucial Democratic group that will be crucial to Biden's chances in a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump in November—h…
(2024-02-04). This Week in Explainers: Can humans 'catch' Alzheimer's disease from one another. firstpost.com 
Goodbye January and hello February. This week has been quite eventful. | The Maldives, despite being a small island nation, continues to make big headlines. Its president Mohamed Muizzu, who was sworn in just last November, is clutching to power, as he faces calls of impeachment. | While the United States is gearing up for the 2024 presidential polls, it was the death of Indian-American students that made big news this week. Six desi students have died in the last 30 days, raising questions on safety. | Away from all this, there's also been big news coming from the health sector. While New York City declared soci…
(2024-02-04). Resisting Predatory Finance w/ Raúl Carrillo (Recovered Audio!). mronline.org 
Money on the Left is proud to present recovered and remastered audio from our interview with Raúl Carrillo, published previously solely as a written transcript. The recording also includes a new audio introduction in which Billy Saas reflects on the significance of our dialog with Carrillo for contemporary politics.
(2024-02-04). No. 1 Central Document details rural vitalization strategy. ecns.cn Central authorities have unveiled a more detailed "road map" for the national rural vitalization strategy in its annual No 1 Central Document, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.
(2024-02-04). Revised rules to improve loan climate. ecns.cn They include measures for the administration of fixed-asset loans, working capital loans and personal loans.
(2024-02-04). China's coast guard monitors illegal activity of Philippine civilian vessel. ecns.cn A Chinese coast guard vessel closely monitored and supervised the entire process of a small Philippine civilian vessel which illegally ran aground on China's Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea and delivered supplies to a stranded military ship on Friday, China Coast Guard said in a statement on Saturday.
(2024-02-04). DNA technology helps confirm identities of 10 Chinese soldiers. ecns.cn The identities of 10 Chinese soldiers who were killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War were recently confirmed using DNA technology after their remains were returned to China.
(2024-02-04). Xi pays visit to grassroots officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended Chinese New Year greetings to the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. Xi wished the Chinese people both at home and abroad good health, a happy family and good luck in the Year of the Dragon, and wished the motherland peace and prosperity.
(2024-02-04). Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully completes third space launch. ecns.cn China launched a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, placing nine satellites in space.
(2024-02-04). Cradle of Civilization: Artifact shaped like loong. ecns.cn
(2024-02-04). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn
(2024-02-04). For the First Time, Black Women Are Leading Democrats in Early Primary States. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-04). Condena papa Francisco el incremento de ataques contra judíos "en todo el mundo" radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El papa Francisco condenó este sábado el aumento del antisemitismo y el "terrible" incremento de los ataques que sufren los judíos, a raíz del estallido de las hostilidades entre Hamás e Israel hace casi cuatro meses.
(2024-02-04). Médicos chilenos de la ELAM llegan a zona de desastre en Valparaíso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) Médicos chilenos egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) laboran hoy en zonas de Valparaíso afectadas por los incendios forestales registrados en el centro-sur de Chile, que dejaron 51 fallecidos y miles de viviendas destruidas.
(2024-02-04). Biden y AMLO pactaron colaborar en materia de migración. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios acordaron brindarse apoyo mutuo para enfrentar la crisis migratoria que aborda la región.
(2024-02-04). Organizaciones sindicales rechazan Ley àìmnibus en Argentina. telesurtv.net Manifiestan que el recorte de las ayudas al sector de la agricultura y la eliminación de áreas clave para la producción familiar, muestran el desinterés del Gobierno por el campo.
(2024-02-04). Denuncian vulneraciones contra la prensa en El Salvador. telesurtv.net APES señaló que en total han habido 25 afectaciones a los trabajadores de la Prensa.
(2024-02-04). López Obrador ratifica a Joe Biden propuesta sobre migración. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ratificó a su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, su propuesta sobre migración de no ignorar las causas que la generan.
(2024-02-04). Sociedad civil convoca movilizaciones antigubernamentales en Haití. telesurtv.net Cada vez son más los actores políticos que se oponen a la permanencia del Primer Ministro haitiano, Ariel Henry.
(2024-02-04). Elevan a 51 los fallecidos por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net La ministra del Interior señaló que existe información de que los incendios han sido intencionales, lo que a su juicio es una alarma social de mayor gravedad.
(2024-02-04). Cuba lamenta fallecimiento de presidente namibio, Hage G. Geingob. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó hoy profundo pesar por el fallecimiento de su homólogo de Namibia, Hage G. Geingob, a quien calificó de entrañable amigo de su país.
(2024-02-04). Venezolanos y panameños lideran la Serie del Caribe 2024. telesurtv.net Para este domingo, los panameños se enfrentarán a la novena nicaragüense, el equipo venezolano a su similar de Puerto Rico y en el último partido se medirán mexicanos y dominicanos.
(2024-02-04). Presidente venezolano anuncia cambios en su gabinete. telesurtv.net Se produjeron cambios, entre otros, en las carteras de Igualdad y Género, Comunas y Comercio nacional.
(2024-02-04). Cuba envía condolencias a Chile por incendios forestales. telesurtv.net En su mensaje, el canciller cubano incluyó a los familiares y seres queridos de los fallecidos en Chile a causa de los incendios forestales.
(2024-02-04). Presidente Petro acusa a fiscal de instigar un golpe de Estado. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano responsabilizó al fiscal general de promover una supuesta "ruptura institucional para sacarlo del poder".
(2024-02-04). EE.UU. y Reino Unido atacan más de 30 objetivos yemeníes. telesurtv.net Se trata de la respuesta a los recientes ataques a intereses estadounidenses y aliados de Washington tras el asedio sionista a Gaza, dijeron funcionarios estadounidenses.
(2024-02-04). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 110 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-04). Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido bombardean Yemen. telesurtv.net En total, los estadounidenses y los británicos han llevado a cabo 35 ataques contra 13 localidades yemeníes.
(2024-02-04). Abren las urnas en El Salvador para las elecciones presidenciales y legislativas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) Los centros de votación en El Salvador abrieron para elegir al presidente y vicepresidente de la República para el período 2024-2029, los 60 diputados a la Asamblea Legislativa y los 20 del Parlamento Centroamericano…
(2024-02-04). China entrega Premio de Amistad a periodista cubano y otros expertos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El gobierno chino entregó hoy el Premio de la Amistad al periodista cubano Sergio Alejandro Gómez y a otros expertos internacionales por sus contribuciones al desarrollo del país.
(2024-02-04). Chile decreta estado de excepción y toque de queda por fuegos. telesurtv.net Asimismo, el Gobierno decidió toque de queda desde las 8 de la mañana hasta las 10: 00 horas de mañana domingo para Limache, Quilpué, Villa Alemana y Viña del Mar.
(2024-02-04). Conoce algunas recomendaciones para prevenir el cáncer. telesurtv.net Según la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, el cáncer es la segunda causa más frecuente de morbilidad y mortalidad en las Américas.
(2024-02-04). El Salvador celebrará elecciones presidenciales y legislativas. telesurtv.net Más de 6 millones de salvadoreños están llamados a elegir al presidente y a los 60 integrantes de la Asamblea Nacional.
(2024-02-04). Fallece el presidente de Namibia, Hage Geingob. telesurtv.net El presidente Hage Geingob padecía cáncer de próstata y en enero volvió a someterse a terapia tras detectarle nuevamente células cancerígenas.
(2024-02-04). Gran manifestación en Londres exige alto al fuego inmediato. telesurtv.net Entre otros, el antiguo líder laborista, Jeremy Corbyn, estuvo entre quienes se dirigieron a la multitud, así como el secretario general del sindicato del transporte RMT, Mick Lynch.
(2024-02-04). Venezuela conmemora Día de la Dignidad Nacional. telesurtv.net A continuación el minuto a minuto de las celebraciones de la rebelión cívico militar del 4 de febrero de 1992.
(2024-02-04). Atentan contra aspirante a alcalde de la ciudad mexicana de Iguala. telesurtv.net Al momento del ataque el aspirante a la alcaldía de Iguala, Erick Catalán Rendón se resguardo en un cuartel militar cercano.
(2024-02-04). Ultiman detalles para comicios presidenciales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Los comicios tendrán habilitados 1,595 centros de votación, los cuales funcionarán en instituciones educativas puesta a disposición por el Ministerio de Educación a través de un convenio con el TSE.
(2024-02-04). Gran Caravana Furia Bolivariana llega a Caracas. telesurtv.net Este 4 de febrero se celebran en Venezuela los 32 años de aquella rebelión cívico militar liderada por el comandante Hugo Chávez.
(2024-02-04). "Fake Justice" at The Hague: The ICJ "Appoints" Netanyahu to "Prevent" and "Punish" Those Responsible for "Genocidal Acts" globalresearch.ca Netanyahu, Galant, Ben-Gvir, Katz, Smotrich, et al are the architects of Genocide. Yet they have been assigned by the ICJ with a mandate "To Prevent and Punish" those who have committed "genocidal acts"
(2024-02-04). Abstractions and Mass Murder. counterpunch.org 
Israeli ground operations in Gaza, November 1, 2023. Photo: IDF. There is nothing new under the sun in terms of incitement to war methods or the dehumanization techniques necessary to create compliant and bloodthirsty populations. The only thing that is new are the shifting and doomed populations who find themselves in the way of empire. Students of history, generally without a shred of self-examination, congratulate themselves for being born to a more enlightened time knowing that even if they were transported to those historical eve…
(2024-02-04). Are Palestinians the New Jews? counterpunch.org
(2024-02-04). Wednesday 2/7: Shut Down Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org STOP TRAVIS – NO US WEAPONS FOR GENOCIDE; LET GAZA LIVE! PERMANENT | CEASEFIRE NOW! NO US TAX $$ to ISRAEL! | Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. (End of Air Base Parkway) Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2024-02-04). Tuesday 2/6: Fairfield City Council Meeting: Urge a Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org Fairfield City Council Chamber | 1000 Webster Street | Fairfield, CA | OR | Zoom | https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/89060213840?pwd=UUd0WlpEMStLemcxbld4dzVMK3Z5dz09…
(2024-02-04). Friday 2/9: Virtual Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-04). Sunday 2/11: Sacramento: Families for Ceasefire Rally. indybay.org McKinley Park | 601 Alhambra Blvd. | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-04). Saturday 2/3: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Calling" indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Money from Pro-Israel to US Senators, 1990-2024. indybay.org Israel and Zionists have given millions to US capitalists politicians and have captured the Congress…
(2024-02-04). Tuesday 2/6: Pack the San Jose City Council Meeting to Demand a Ban on Travel to Israel. indybay.org San Jose City Hall | City Council Chambers | 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-02-04). Saturday 2/24: Exposing the Lies of Israel's War Machine. indybay.org Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 | Also online, see website for zoom details…
(2024-02-04). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…
(2024-02-04). Saturday 2/10: Virtual Meet-Up: Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Sunday 2/4: LA: Shut It Down For Palestine! indybay.org Pershing Square | 532 S Olive St | Los Angeles, CA…
(2024-02-04). Sunday 2/11: Street Mural for People's Park. indybay.org Haste St and Bowditch St, Berkeley…
(2024-02-04). Saturday 2/3: San Jose Against War – First Public Meeting. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112…
(2024-02-04). American Jewish Committee Recognized Dangers of Zionism. indybay.org Mainstream Jewish organizations knew endless violence and oppression would result from imposing a Jewish state in Palestine against the stated wishes of its non-Jewish inhabitants.
(2024-02-04). Thursday 2/8: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Tuesday 2/13: Virtual Anti-War Organizer Training. indybay.org For those interested in organizing for peace with CODEPINK via Zoom…
(2024-02-04). Monday 2/12: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Wednesday 2/14: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Monday 2/19: Webinar: Dissenters: Students Say No to the Military-Industrial Complex. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Sunday 2/18: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 4 Short Films about Oppression and Violence in the West Bank. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Wednesday 2/7: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). The Indispensable Opponent. indybay.org The West's hostility towards China has increased since China's engine began to stutter. At the same time, the US government is pumping massive amounts of money into the economy and has thus been able to prevent an impending recession for the time being, but is far from regaining its former role as a global engine of growth.
(2024-02-04). 24th Annual, CA Rosa Parks Day – celebrating her birth and lifelong legacy of service. indybay.org Auntie Rosie, born as World World I just getting started, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her profound life legacy continues to help shape the world. | As Patron Saint of the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama their long planned boycott changed global intermodal transportation systems, we call Transit Equity today.
(2024-02-04). Tuesday 2/6: Community Teach-In on People's Park. indybay.org Art House Gallery 2905 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2024-02-04). Feb 4, 2024. sitrepworld.info For those of you who keep returning to see if there's something new, thank you for your interest. I am now mostly recovered from my illness and am trying to get on my horse and figure out where to go from here. There are two competing destinations. The first is going back to publishing the links for the Daily Posts. And the other is to continue to blog about what I consider the most important and compelling process driving pretty much everything else, the Geopolitical Tectonic Shift (GTS), referring to the disintegration of the USraeli Empire, heir to the 500 year long European empire, while the RoW (the Rest of…
reuters.com (2024-02-03). U.S. launches strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killedThe White House said the United States had informed Iraq ahead of strikes. Baghdad later accused the United States of deception, saying a U.S. claim of coordination with the Iraqi authorities was "unfounded".
(2024-02-03). U.S. admits it hasn't verified Israel's UNRWA claims, media ignores it. mondoweiss.net 
Secretary Blinken admits that the U.S. has been unable to investigate the "evidence" presented by Israel claiming 13 of UNRWA's 13,000 Gaza employees participated in October 7. Biden took Israel's word for it anyway.
(2024-02-03). Never Before Has The Empire Been So Exposed. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I've been railing against the US war machine for around seven years now, and never during that time have I had more westerners on my side than right now.
(2024-02-03). Falleció presidente de Namibia, Hage Geingob. radiohc.cu Windhoek, 4 feb (RHC) El presidente de la República de Namibia, Hage Geingob, falleció hoy a las 00: 04 horas en el Hospital Lady Pohamba de esta capital, donde recibía tratamiento médico, anunció aquí un comunicado oficial.
(2024-02-03). "Victoria Nuland — she's the real ruler of Ukraine" dissidentvoice.org 
Alexander Mercouris has perhaps the best track-record of all prognosticators on the important international news-stories, and this very much includes on the important news stories regarding the Ukraine crisis, not only since Russia's invasion of Ukraine started on 24 February 2022, but going all the way back to 2016 when he first reported. And, more …
(2024-02-03). Silwan faces escalating home demolitions in fight against messianic settlers. mondoweiss.net 
Home demolitions in East Jerusalem are rampant, but none more than in Silwan, where messianic settlers backed by the state are attempting to establish fanciful "archaeological" parks on top of Palestinian homes.
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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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