2024-01-12: News Headlines

infobrics (2024-01-12). BRICS Group Expands Membership, Signaling Geopolitical Shift. infobrics.org The BRICS group, an international alliance originally comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded its membership, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape…

infobrics (2024-01-12). BRICS Expansion: Harmonious Chorus or Discordant Note in Geopolitics. infobrics.org The recent evolution of the BRICS bloc is a defining moment in global geopolitics…

Alan Macleod (2024-01-12). United Against Nuclear Iran: The Shadowy, Intelligence-Linked Group Driving the US Towards War With Iran. mintpressnews.com United Against Nuclear Iran, a secretive neoconservative organization with close links to the CIA and the Mossad, is trying to escalate the Israeli assault on Gaza into an Iraq-level U.S. Attack on Iran.

Guest Blogger (2024-01-12). December 2023 UK CfD Subsidies. wattsupwiththat.com But because of subsidies, wind farms rake in the money whether the wind blows or not; their price is guaranteed. It is dispatchable generators, such as gas and nuclear, which have to pay for this market volatility.

Eve Ottenberg (2024-01-12). Nuclear Power: The Thousand Year-Plus Albatross Around Humanity's Neck. counterpunch.org

Eve Ottenberg (2024-01-12). Nuclear Power: The Thousand Year-Plus Albatross Around Humanity's Neck. counterpunch.org

TASS (2024-01-12). NATO's buildup in Lithuania fans military tensions — Russian MFA. tass.com Maria Zakharova recalled that the agreement under which the Bundeswehr's military presence in Lithuania would be brought to the level of a brigade was signed by Berlin and Vilnius in December 2023…

David Averre (2024-01-12). Sweden Is Warned to 'Brace for War': Civil Defence Minister Tells Citizens to 'Get Moving' and Prepare for the End of 210 Years of Peace as Country Bids to Join NATO in Face of Russia Tensions. globalresearch.ca

Editor (2024-01-12). Biden's $582 Million Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia. Can It Be Blocked? scheerpost.com By Charles Pierson / CounterPunch On December 24, 2023, the Biden Administration announced a $582 million arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Three Congressional resolutions aim at blocking the sale. S.Res. 109,[1] which Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT) introduced on March 15, 2023, invokes a little-used section of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.[2] Section 502B …

TASS (2024-01-12). UN, OSCE offer only meager, muted appeals about Ukrainian army's strikes on Belgorod — MFA. tass.com The statements by NATO and European Union politicians on Belgorod, according to Maria Zakharova, testify to their "lack of counterarguments and elementary decency…

TASS (2024-01-12). India shows big interest in Northern Sea Route — Russian deputy minister. tass.com "The Russian government and the Russian economy are working to make this route a truly global transport corridor," Anatoly Bobrakov noted…

TASS (2024-01-12). US stops arms supplies to Ukraine — White House. tass.com "We have issued the last drawdown package that we had funding to support," Coordinator for Strategic Communications of the White House's National Security Council John Kirby said…

hindustantimes (2024-01-12). Houthis Fume After U.S., UK Attack Yemen; Saudi Urges For Self-restraint | 'Bad Mistake'. hindustantimes.com The U.S. and UK's air strikes on Yemen have left the Houthis fuming. The Iran-backed rebels have vowed retaliation and warned both NATO Nations to prepare to pay a heavy price. Saudi Arabia urged against further escalation and called for self-restraint. Russia, on the other hand, called for an emergency UNSC meeting over the attacks. A former U.S. official has called Joe Biden's move a 'bad mistake.' American and British Navies attacked more than a dozen Houthi military sites in Yemen early morning with fighter jets and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles. They called it retaliatory strikes following 27 Houthi a…

hindustantimes (2024-01-12). U.S., UK Bomb Houthi Sites In Yemen With Tomahawk Missiles, Fighter Jets Over Red Sea Attacks | All-Out War Begins. hindustantimes.com The U.S. and the UK's Navies bombed more than a dozen Houthi sites in Yemen this morning. The Houthi targets included an airbase, air defence systems, military camp and weapons storage areas. Tomahawk missiles, several fighter jets were involved in the air strikes. Both NATO Nations called them "massive retaliatory strikes" to the attacks by Iran-backed rebels in the Red Sea on several commercial ships. The U.S. President, Joe Biden, warned of further attacks if Houthis don't halt their actions in the Red Sea. The UK PM, Rishi Sunak, said that both the navies were supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the…

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Nigeria's Osimhen on a mission to 'write my own legacy' at AFCON 2023. aljazeera.com The star striker tells Al Jazeera he is as keen to deliver for the Super Eagles as he has for his club Napoli.

TASS (2024-01-12). Provocative US policy prompting fresh escalation of tension on Korean Peninsula — diplomat. tass.com "Only mutually respectful dialogue, especially a US dialogue with North Korea, and constructive interaction among all parties involved in the political and diplomatic settlement can serve as the basis for a comprehensive solution to the existing problems," Maria Zakharova emphasized…

aljazeera (2024-01-12). US imposes sanctions over transfer of North Korean missiles to Russia. aljazeera.com Measures target three Russian entities, one individual. US State Department says missiles for use in Ukraine war.

TASS (2024-01-12). Latvia to deliver howitzers, missiles, helicopters to Kiev government — president. tass.com Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics added that the aid to Ukraine accounts for around 1% of the Baltic country's GDP and exceeds 600 million euro…

noreply (2024-01-12). Emphasis Which All Of Us… smoothiex12.blogspot.com who have any military and intel education and experience on both American and Russian side have been saying non-stop about "Battle of Kiev" which… never happened. This is stated by my good friend Colonel Vladimir Trukhan starting at 42: 00. Pay attention to what Vladimir emphasizes and which I soon will chafe my tongue in my videos by explaining that military victories are won on operational and strategic levels. This is what Vladimir says, AGAIN, Russian Armed Forces "never lost operational initiative for a day while having some tactical complications" (c). I may add–inevitable in the operations of such s…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Biden Backing Bill to Seize Russian Assets Bound to Deepen De-Dollarization. sputnikglobe.com The White House has indicated its "in principle" support for a bill that would potentially allow the US government to seize around $300 billion in frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine. While this measure seeks to penalize Russia, it brings up significant concerns surrounding the integrity and reliability of the US financial system.

newarab (2024-01-12). Did Ukraine kill Egyptian journalist who 'exposed Zelensky'. newarab.com On 26 December 2023, news of the assassination of Mohammad al-Alawi, an Egyptian investigative journalist, at the hands of Ukrainian intelligence services started circulating on social media and multiple media outlets. | According to reports, al-Alawi was potentially targeted after he revealed in late August 2023 that Olga Kiyashko, the mother-in-law of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's, had purchased a US$4.85 million villa in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. | The New Arab (TNA) Investigative Unit conducted a review of the videos testifying to the assassination of al-Alawi, and found them…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Over $1 Billion in US Weapons Sent to Ukraine Could Be Stolen — Report. sputnikglobe.com Last year's US Department of Defense's inspector general report concluded that the Pentagon faced "challenges" in monitoring all of the American military equipment pouring into Ukraine after the start of the Russian special military operation.

Julia Gledhill (2024-01-12). How Biden can bypass Congress on Ukraine aid. responsiblestatecraft.org

The United States is investing in Ukraine's defense industry for the long haul, even if direct Ukraine aid dwindles in 2024. President Biden's

latintimes (2024-01-12). Wars To Cast Pall Over Meeting Of Global VIPs In Davos. latintimes.com The world's political and business elites will convene in Davos next week, with wars in Gaza and Ukraine set to dominate the annual gabfest in the Swiss Alps.

TASS (2024-01-12). Ukraine shells Russia's Belgorod Region 14 times over day. tass.com In the Belgorod district, the village of Ustinka was shelled from an SPG-9 grenade launcher five times…

Mykhailo Volynets (2024-01-12). Urgent appeal for solidarity. internationalviewpoint.org The new year of 2024 in Ukraine began with horrific massive Russian missile attacks on the sleeping, peaceful cities of Ukraine. In total, only during the holidays from December 29, 2023, to January 2, 2024, Russian forces killed 90 civilians during the missile attacks. In only 5 days, Russia launched 500 missiles and UAVs at residential areas, businesses, hospitals, educational institutions, and cultural heritage sites in Ukraine.
Every day, residents of our peaceful cities die at the (…) | – |

Fred Leplat (2024-01-12). Russian troops out—Stop the genocide. internationalviewpoint.org "There is no ceasefire in Ukraine, just like there is no ceasefire in Palestine." | – | / |

Blaise Malley (2024-01-12). Diplomacy Watch: Italy calls for diplomatic effort to end Ukraine war. responsiblestatecraft.org

Italian defense minister Guido Crosetto said Wednesday that his country had to be " Crosetto said that Italy and Europe had to maintain its military support for Ukraine, but that continued aid did not me…

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Putin waged a trade war long before bombing Ukraine. Which side is winning? aljazeera.com Putin used tariffs, a naval blockade and bombed ports to target Ukrainian agricultural competition, but none worked.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). UK to increase military funding for Ukraine as PM Sunak visits Kyiv. aljazeera.com British prime minister to announce new aid for Ukraine of 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2bn) for next financial year.

Chandan Prakash (2024-01-12). British PM Rishi Sunak to visit Kyiv today, will announce a 'new package of support' for Ukraine. firstpost.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is scheduled to visit Kyiv on Friday to unveil "a significant new package of support" for Ukraine, along with a boost in military funding for the current financial year to £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion), as stated by his office. | This funding marks a £200 million increase over the past two years and guarantees the "most extensive commitment of drones" to date, according to a statement. Additionally, Sunak is expected to sign a "historic" security cooperation pact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the visit. | The "totemic agreement" should be the first…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). More & More US Officials Doubting Colossal Sums for Ukraine Aid – Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – More and more officials in the United States are asking whether the astronomical sums of money to support Ukraine were effectively spent, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Ajeyo Basu (2024-01-12). Ukraine War: Another Nepali citizen killed while fighting for Russia. firstpost.com According to an official on Thursday, a soldier from Nepal who was serving in the Russian army has died in the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. | Deputy Mayor of Pyuthan Municipality Devendra Brahma told the media that Sonu Sunar, of Pyuthan Municipality, was slain two weeks ago while participating in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. | On Wednesday, the slain soldier's family was notified. | This is the eleventh time that Nepali citizens who were actively fighting for the Russian side have lost their lives in the conflict. | Over two hundred young Nepalis have enlisted in the Russian arm…

infobrics (2024-01-12). BRICS: Definition, Meaning and Usage. infobrics.org Russia has already outlined a wide-range of dynamic steps of BRICS+ activities, culminating with October summit in Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Remarkable Resilience: Russian Economy Grows Despite Sanctions, Becomes World's Top 5. sputnikglobe.com This development comes amidst ongoing sanctions and international pressures, challenging the traditional views on the effectiveness of such economic constraints.

TASS (2024-01-12). Putin tells Russian prosecutors to keep an eye on upcoming presidential vote. tass.com "I would also like to highlight certain areas of your work such as supervision of the implementation of national projects and social programs and compliance with the law during the upcoming presidential election," Russian President said…

TASS (2024-01-12). US blacklists 3 companies, one person for alleged transfer of DPRK missiles to Russia. tass.com Sanctions were imposed on state-run Joint Stock Company the 224th Flight Unit State Airlines and its head Vladimir Mikheychik…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). US Imports Russian Oil: Strategic Maneuver or Policy Contradiction? sputnikglobe.com The United States imported $749,500 worth of Russian-origin crude oil in November 2023, marking the first transaction since the ban on Russian energy imports was implemented in April 2022. This move raises questions about the US's adherence to its sanctions policy and its implications on global allies.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). More Disregard for International Law: Moscow Hits Out at US-UK Attack on Yemen. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Strikes by the US and the UK on Yemen are another example of the distortion of UN Security Council resolutions and complete disregard for international law in the name of escalation in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.

Vitaly Bovar (2024-01-12). March 2024: the "Calm" in the Middle of the Storm. internationalviewpoint.org The results of the upcoming presidential elections in Russia hold little potential for surprise, but does this mean that civil society can do nothing? What is the opposition's strategy? | – | / |

TASS (2024-01-12). Federal Agency for Air Transport bans overflights of Yemen by Russian airlines. tass.com Earlier on Friday, airlines of Aeroflot Group said that they do not use Yemen's airspace…

Jon Hochschartner (2024-01-12). When Nothing Happens. counterpunch.org During one of my trips to Zuccotti Park in the midst of Occupy Wall Street, I saw a sign hanging in the encampment which featured a possibly apocryphal quote from the Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. It read: "There are decades when nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." We're currently in a period

infobrics (2024-01-12). US escalates two-front war on Serbia. infobrics.org The endgame is to ensure that Belgrade can never recover its full sovereignty and potentially become a geopolitical nuisance that could ally itself not only with Russia, but any other multipolar global power, particularly at a time when BRICS+ is making such tremendous strides.

TASS (2024-01-12). Russian airlines carry 105 mln passengers in 2023, up by more than 10% in annual terms. tass.com "In 2022, 95.2 mln people were carried," Vitaly Savelyev noted…

geo.tv (2024-01-12). Russia slams US, UK, for Yemen strikes, demands UNSC session. geo.tv Russia accused both nations of 'total disregard for international law' calling airstrikes "another example of Anglo-Saxons' perversion of UNSC resolutions…

TASS (2024-01-12). Russia requests UN Security Council to convene on Friday over strikes on Yemen. tass.com The mission told that the meeting was scheduled for 10: 00 a.m. local time (3: 00 p.m. GMT)…

TASS (2024-01-12). Press review: Gaza genocide case unlikely to stop IDF and Taiwan election hangs in balance. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 12th…

TASS (2024-01-12). Putin tasks prosecutors with stepping up their anti-terrorism, anti-extremism efforts. tass.com Among other key areas of their work, Russian President named protection of national defense and security interests, assistance in achieving the goals of the special military operation and ensuring the strict and timely implementation of the state defense order…

Pepe Escobar (2024-01-12). China Issues DEVASTATING Warning to Neocons as Putin and Xi Make History. thealtworld.com Geopolitical analyst and journalist Pepe Escobar reacts to reports of Xi Jinping warning the US over its interference in Taiwan, linking US provocations to the unstoppable reality of the growing Russia-China partnership which threatens US hegemony itself.

TASS (2024-01-12). Russia strongly condemns US, UK strikes on facilities in Yemen — diplomat. tass.com According to Maria Zakharova, a large-scale military escalation in the Red Sea region could reverse the positive trends that have recently emerged in the Yemeni settlement process, as well as "provoke destabilization of the situation in the entire Middle East region"

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Over 78% of Russians Trust Putin, 77% Approve of His Work — Poll. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – As many as 78.8% of Russians trust President Vladimir Putin, while 76.8% approve of his work performance overall, a poll by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) showed on Friday.

TASS (2024-01-12). Russian fencer Bida, spouse seek to compete as part of Team USA at 2024 Paris Olympics. tass.com The media reported that the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the USA Fencing federation submitted official requests with the US Congress asking to speed up the procedure of granting American citizenship to Sergey and Violetta Bida…

TASS (2024-01-12). UNSC to hold meetings on Gaza, Yemen on Friday — Russia's mission. tass.com An open briefing in the wake of strikes carried out by the United States and Great Britain on Yemen will be held next…

TASS (2024-01-12). Russia reaffirms its determination to closely cooperate with Iran on anti-terrorism. tass.com Russia was among the first countries to strongly condemn the January 3 terrorist attack in the city of Kerman…

TASS (2024-01-12). Russian tennis player Alexandrova fails to clear semis at 2024 Adelaide International. tass.com Yekaterina Alexandrova is currently ranked 21st in the WTA Rankings and has four WTA tournament titles under her belt…

TASS (2024-01-12). Russian observers confirm legitimacy of Bangladeshi parliamentary vote — Foreign Ministry. tass.com Maria Zakharova also noted that "certain opposition political parties, unfortunately, had abstained from participating in the elections"

latintimes (2024-01-12). China, Russia Trade Soared In 2023 As Commerce With US Sank. latintimes.com China-Russia trade reached more than $240 billion, customs figures showed, overshooting a goal of $200 billion set by the neighbours in bilateral meetings last year.

The Independent (2024-01-12). Russia proves to be self-sufficient in every way, Putin says. independent.co.ug ANADYR | TASS | Russia has shown the whole world that it is self-sufficient in every way, President Vladimir Putin said. "The main thing that we proved to ourselves and the whole world is that Russia is a self-sufficient country in every respect. It's strong and it's moving forward, and it looks confidently to the …

infobrics (2024-01-12). "We are exhausted": NYT reveals weakness and exposes casualties of Ukrainian soldiers. infobrics.org Russia is showing its superiority in a war of attrition.

TASS (2024-01-12). Tactical Missiles Corporation organizes series production of guided bombs. tass.com Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu inspected performance of the state defense order by the corporation…

TASS (2024-01-12). Russian embassy slams Latvia's decision to seize building of Russian cultural center. tass.com The embassy said that it had notified the Latvian side about imminent retaliatory measures, which may include seeking compensation from Riga…

Sonam Chauhan (2024-01-12). Russia largest economy in Europe despite being 'strangled and pressured' from every side, says President Putin. firstpost.com President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia has achieved the status of Europe's leading economy and ranks fifth globally in terms of purchasing power parity, according to Russian media outlet TASS. | He emphasised that Russia now holds the position of the largest economy in Europe, surpassing the entire continent in purchasing power parity. | "It seems that we are being strangled and pressured from every side, but still, we are the largest economy in Europe," TASS quoted Putin as saying at a meeting with entrepreneurs active in Russia's Far East. | "We left Germany behind and climbed to fifth in the world (i…

tvbrics (2024-01-12). South Africa's finance minister says that the country remains open for business. tvbrics.com The country is still undertaking internal structural reforms to support the economy…

tvbrics (2024-01-12). World Bank forecasts Brazil's GDP growth in 2024. tvbrics.com According to the institution, Brazil's gross domestic product grew by more than 3 per cent in 2023…

tvbrics (2024-01-12). Egypt's Ministry of Justice launches a special platform to provide remote judicial services in the UAE. tvbrics.com The project is the result of strategic co-operation between the two countries…

tvbrics (2024-01-12). China in BRICS: Goals and prospects. tvbrics.com China, one of the major players in the global economy, continues to strengthen its position within BRICS…

tvbrics (2024-01-12). Chinese Foreign Minister to visit African countries and Brazil. tvbrics.com Wang Yi will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Ivory Coast…

tvbrics (2024-01-12). Lula proclaimed 2024 as the "National Year of Fernando Sabino" tvbrics.com Fernando Sabino is a famous Brazilian writer of the 20th century…

infobrics (2024-01-12). Court case against Israel could restore international law. infobrics.org This is an opportunity to reestablish international law and end the illegitimate "rules-based order" led by the West.

infobrics (2024-01-12). "If Europe is under attack we will never come to help you" – EU top official quotes Trump. infobrics.org All things considered, it would be tempting to assume the former US President handed Europe its strategic autonomy "on a silver platter". It would seem that the European leaders in turn begged Trump to just remain "vassalized".

tvbrics (2024-01-12). Dorival Junior has become the head coach of the Brazilian national football team. tvbrics.com The 61-year-old coach is to improve Brazil's position in the South American zone in the World Cup qualifiers…

geo.tv (2024-01-12). When will Biden admin start accelerated student loan cancellations. geo.tv President Joe Biden's accelerated initiative, originally scheduled for July, aims to provide relief to borrowers swiftly…

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-12). NYT Invents a Bipartisan Anti-Immigrant Consensus. fair.org

Eunice Hyunhye Cho (2024-01-12). Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect. aclu.org Last year,

WSWS (2024-01-12). Democratic Socialists of America complicit in Chicago Democrats' scapegoating of immigrants. wsws.org DSA alderpersons have either issued apologetics for the horrific conditions migrants are being held in or joined in reactionary racialist tirades.

Mark Gruenberg (2024-01-12). Worker centers, advocates demand Biden protect whistleblowing migrants. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO —Worker centers and migrants' advocates are demanding that President Biden, and particularly his Department of Homeland Security, publicize and publicly advocate a little-known DHS waiver of deportation for undocumented people who become whistleblowers about worker exploitation and abuse on the job. With backing from the AFL-CIO-recognized National Day Labor Organizing Network (NDLON), they're undertaking …

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Burundi Situation: Burundian refugees in the region (as of 31 December 2023). reliefweb.int

TASS (2024-01-12). Israeli troops raid West Bank city of Tulkarm, nearby refugee camp. tass.com During their assault, Israeli forces clashed with members of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement…

Joshua Frank (2024-01-12). Israel's Relentless War on Gaza's Environment. counterpunch.org On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping stations that are to take water from

Joshua Frank (2024-01-12). Making Gaza Unliveable. counterpunch.org On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping stations that are to take water from

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Optimized visa policy offers more convenience. ecns.cn The National Immigration Administration announced on Thursday five optimized visa measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into China for business, education and tourism purposes.

Ben Samuels (2024-01-12). U.S.: Iran is primary enabler of Houthis and other groups attacking Israel. haaretz.com Comments come after American-led coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen in response to months of attacks on maritime traffic in Red Sea…

hindustantimes (2024-01-12). 'Biden Needs Permission…': U.S. Congress Blasts President Over Strikes On Houthis In Yemen. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Joe Biden is facing massive backlash in his country after he ordered the American Navy to launch air strikes in coordination with the UK on Houthi targets in Yemen. Several Democrats lashed out at Biden and claimed that there was no authorisation from the U.S. Congress for the attacks. Among these U.S. lawmakers was Representative Ro Khanna, who said, "The President needs to come to Congress before launching a strike against the Houthis in Yemen and involving us in another middle east conflict." Watch for more details.

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Myanmar: Striking Fear: Impacts of State Administration Council (SAC) shelling on villagers' lives in Southeast Burma (January to October 2023). reliefweb.int

Patricia Harrity (2024-01-12). Gaza War Expands As US, UK Warplanes Bomb Houthi Strongholds In Yemen. expose-news.com Reuters and VOA are reported that US and UK warplanes have begun striking Houthi targets in Yemen, in what marks the first major regional expansion of the Gaza war. According to Politico: The U.S. …

TASS (2024-01-12). Tactical Missiles Corporation scales up high precision weapons production. tass.com "Boris Obnosov stressed that it became possible on account of expanding and upgrading production facilities, increasing the headcount, improving labor productivity and shifting to the 24/7 work schedule," the ministry noted…

NEO (2024-01-12). Government to launch programme aimed at encouraging active citizenry. sanews.gov.za Government to launch programme aimed at encouraging active citizenry | Citizens in the country can look forward to the airing of a brand new show on their tele's – set to educate, inspire and connect with South Africans about issues that affect their daily lives. | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is set to launch a 13 episode Advertiser Funded Programme (AFP) called 'Citizens Connect', to be broadcast on SABC 2, starting Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 8: 30 pm. | "This collaboration with SABC 2 is a testament to government's commitment to reach a diverse audience and deliver impactful con…

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-12). This Emerging Green Technology Could Decarbonize Buildings and Provide Good Union Jobs. inthesetimes.com

albawaba (2024-01-12). Royal Diriyah Opera House, cultural jewel of the future. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Opera houses in the Arab world have long been seen as symbols of sophistication and cultural refinement, offering audiences the finest performances. From the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo, the first of its kind in the region, to the newly constructed Royal Diriyah Opera House in Riyadh, these venues have become iconic fixtures of the Arab world.The Royal Diriyah Opera House, scheduled to open in 2028, is a state-of-the-art performing center designed by the architectural firm Snohetta in collaboration with Syn Architects. The 46,000-square-meter opera house will include four venues and seat up to 3500…

WSWS (2024-01-12). Door plug blowout exposes government collaboration with Boeing's profit-before-safety strategy. wsws.org As details continue to emerge about the door plug failure on an Alaska Airlines flight last Friday, it is becoming increasingly clear that airline safety has been repeatedly subordinated to the profit interests of the $135 billion Boeing Company, with the assistance of the US political and regulatory establishment.

Sonam Chauhan (2024-01-12). South Africa ex-President Zuma, disgraced ally team up in election blow to ANC. firstpost.com South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma and graft-tainted former top ruling party official Ace Magashule on Friday announced a political alliance ahead of elections, in a blow to the embattled African National Congress. | Zuma, aged 81, and Magashule, a former ANC secretary-general and a close ally, revealed their intention to unveil joint plans for their political collaboration. | Despite facing corruption allegations that led to their dismissal from prominent positions, both individuals have established separate political parties in anticipation of the general elections scheduled between May and August this year…

JANET (2024-01-12). Stop the war on Yemen! iacenter.org January 11, 2024 The International Action Center condemns the U.S. and British imperialist governments for their unjustifiable attacks on Yemen Jan. 11. This latest aggression is a direct expansion of the genocidal war they have been collaborating with in Gaza. It coincides with the charges of that genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa. Emergency demo in Times Square, New York City, Jan. 11, 2024. PHOTO: Jason Cohen This attack on Yemen exposes the lies from the Biden administration about taking every step to avoid expanding the war in the region. Once again after…

newarab (2024-01-12). Nobel winner Ernaux backs Germany boycott over Palestine ban. newarab.com Nobel Prize for Literature winner The French author was

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Who are the Houthis? A simple guide to the Yemeni group. aljazeera.com The Houthis have been in a decade-long civil war and say their attacks are in opposition to Israel's war on Gaza.

Gabisile (2024-01-12). 2 000 new waste management job opportunities in Mbombela. sanews.gov.za 2 000 new waste management job opportunities in Mbombela | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Makhotso Sotyu, has launched the Cleaning and Greening Programme for the City of Mbombela with 2 000 new job opportunities in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. | Delivering the keynote address on Thursday, the Deputy Minister explained how the programme tackles poverty and unemployment while ensuring that the environment is clean and protected. | According to the department, illegal dumping and littering are some of the most common problems in South Africa that affect all municipalities, irrespective…

Fight Back News!. (2024-01-12). Seattle Shuts Down I-5 To Say No Business As Usual During Genocide! popularresistance.org Seattle, WA — On Saturday, January 6, around 1000 activists and community members joined together for a rally and march that began at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Seattle in Capitol Hill. Starbucks has continued to attack its workers organizing unions across the company and attacked Starbucks Workers United for showing solidarity with the people of Palestine. | In a rousing speech, organizers condemned the union busting activities of Starbucks and the role corporate America plays in supporting the U.S.-back Israeli genocide of Palestinians. However, they also made it clear that this movement's primary…

WSWS (2024-01-12). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Childcare workers across India continue fight for a living wage; Bangladeshi garment workers protest for agreed pay rise; Sri Lankan health sector workers strike for "special" allowance; Australia: New South Wales power transmission workers strike for better pay…

WSWS (2024-01-12). Britain bombs Yemen alongside US with no parliamentary discussion and Labour's total support. wsws.org Workers in the UK went to bed Thursday with the news having broken just a few hours earlier, around 7pm, that a cabinet meeting had been called to discuss military action in Yemen and woke to the news that airstrikes had been carried out around midnight.

WSWS (2024-01-12). Alcoa to shut down West Australian alumina refinery, destroying more than 1,000 jobs. wsws.org The Australian Workers Union is seeking to preside over an orderly closure of the Kwinana refinery, presenting the closure as a foregone conclusion that cannot be opposed.

WSWS (2024-01-12). International financial markets hail first year of Brazil's Lula government. wsws.org Workers in several sectors of the federal public administration are already responding to the Lula government's austerity policy with strikes and walkouts.

WSWS (2024-01-12). Automation jobs bloodbath is underway at UPS: Seven facts workers need to know. wsws.org New technologies are being rolled out which can eliminate almost all of the work inside the warehouses. The jobs of nearly 200,000 part-timers at UPS are at risk.

C.J. Atkins (2024-01-12). Taking your side for a century: People's World turns 100. peoplesworld.org The strongest weapon the ruling class possesses is its control of the press—its domination of the sources through which people get their information. A hundred years ago, a group of radical workers and Marxist writers launched a publication they hoped would break the monopoly that bosses and their hired media mouthpieces had in deciding what …

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-12). Insorgiamo: The story of how workers of an Italian factory are creating history. mronline.org Laid-off workers of the former GKN plant in Campi Bisenzio, who have been leading a 900-day long struggle, have proposed to take over the plant by forming a cooperative to facilitate futuristic production.

newarab (2024-01-12). UK Labour MPs visit Israel in 'show of solidarity'. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Global unemployment will rise in 2024: ILO. ecns.cn Joblessness and the jobs gap have both fallen below pre-pandemic levels but global unemployment will rise this year, and growing inequalities are causes for concern, an International Labour Organization report said.

Chris Morrison (2024-01-12). Green Billionaires Fund Influential New Labour Net Zero Group. dailysceptic.org Labour Party political elites in the UK are flocking to support a new green campaigning group, Labour Climate and Environment Forum, to drive forward the Net Zero agenda, and once again it's funded by green billionaires.

geo.tv (2024-01-12). US, Britain launch strikes against Houthis in Yemen. geo.tv Britain's ministry of defense said that early indications are that the Houthis' ability to threaten merchant shipping has taken a blow…

aljazeera (2024-01-12). US and UK launch strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. aljazeera.com Rebel group calls the Western attacks 'barbaric', says it will continue to target ships linked to Israel amid Gaza war.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Yemen's Houthis Threaten 'High Price' for US, UK Massive Strikes. sputnikglobe.com The US and Britain have already launched 23 strikes on targets in four Yemeni provinces, local authorities told Sputnik. President Biden confirmed US and allied military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, called them a response to a threat to freedom of navigation.

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Yemen's enigmatic Houthi leader is fierce battlefield commander. channelnewsasia.com

Dave Kellaway (2024-01-12). NHS Junior Doctors fight on after longest strike. internationalviewpoint.org "Consequently junior doctors' struggle for a decent, fair wage is also part of a more general campaign to build an NHS that is fit for purpose and that can respond to all these growing needs." | – | / |

TASS (2024-01-12). Houthis vow to retaliate if US, UK deliver air strikes on Yemen. tass.com The Times reporter Steven Swinford wrote that the US and the UK were preparing to strike Houthi military facilities in the coming hours…

TASS (2024-01-12). Houthis pledge to attack US, UK bases if military operation broadens. tass.com "If Washington and London broaden their military activities, we will deliver a strike on their bases in the region," Abdullah Ben Amer said…

TASS (2024-01-12). Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip kill dozens of people in past day. tass.com Israeli airstrikes also killed nine people in a residential area east of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza…

TASS (2024-01-12). US ready to take additional measures to protect its troops, global trade — Biden. tass.com In the statement, Biden officially confirmed reports of massed air strikes on targets in Yemen…

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2024-01-12). Dem, GOP Lawmakers say Biden had no authority to launch Yemen strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org

Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle tonight are lambasting the Biden administration for not getting Congressional approval before moving ahead with

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Joint US-UK Assault on Houthis: Here's the Latest. sputnikglobe.com Houthi leader Mohammed al-Bukhaiti pledged on Friday that the UK and the US would "soon realize" that the strikes on Yemen were "the greatest folly in their history."

latintimes (2024-01-12). Oil Rallies As US, UK Strike Houthis, Stocks Mixed After US CPI. latintimes.com Oil prices surged Friday after US and UK forces launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen following attacks on ships in the Red Sea, fuelling worries about a wider conflict in the crude-rich region.

newarab (2024-01-12). Who are Yemen's Houthis and why did the US & UK strike them. newarab.com The international community is split after the US and UK forces said they bombed Houthi rebel sites in Yemen following weeks of attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea, which have The Houthis say they are targeting vess…

TASS (2024-01-12). US, UK strike Houthi positions near Hudaida — TV. tass.com

albawaba (2024-01-12). Biden announces joint strikes in Yemen to safeguard maritime security. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- US President Joe Biden declared a successful joint operation with Britain and the support of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, targeting specific sites in Yemen.These strikes aimed at neutralizing Houthi rebel positions that posed a threat to the freedom of navigation in the region, particularly in the Red Sea.President Biden emphasized that the Houthi rebels had used the targeted locations to endanger the safety of American forces and civilian sailors navigating through these crucial maritime routes.The defensive action was framed as a direct response to the escalating Houthi attacks in…

newarab (2024-01-12). Former Syrian general to face Swedish court for alleged war crimes. newarab.com A former Mohammed Hamo, 65, who lives in Sweden, is accused of having participated in the call for indiscriminate strikes in and around the cities o…

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2024-01-12). Dem, GOP Lawmakers say Biden had no authority to launch Yemen strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org

TASS (2024-01-12). US, UK strikes targeted over 10 Houthi facilities — CNN. tass.com According to the report, the choice of targets was justified by the need to weaken Houthi capabilities for attacking ships in the Red Sea…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). US, UK Trying to Distract From Genocide in Gaza by Strikes in Yemen – Houthi Member. sputnikglobe.com DOHA (Sputnik) – The US and the UK are trying to divert attention from the genocide in the Gaza Strip with ill-conceived airstrikes against the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in Yemen, Hezam al-Asad, a member of the movement's political bureau, said on Friday.

TASS (2024-01-12). UK, US strikes on Yemen to not go unanswered — Houthi spokesman. tass.com Yahya Saria also warned that the Houthis would attack targets both on land and at sea following the strikes by Western forces…

newarab (2024-01-12). US, UK air strikes hit Yemen as fallout from Gaza war grows. newarab.com

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-12). US and UK target several locations in Yemen in early morning strikes. peoplesdispatch.org The US claimed the attacks were in response to the Houthis targeting ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis, who have been carrying out attacks against ships bound to Israel, vowed retaliation…

noemail (2024-01-12). France says Houthis are responsible for escalation in the Red Sea. devdiscourse.com France reaffirmed its condemnation of Houthi strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, calling for those to stop immediately in the wake of attacks launched by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen.

newarab (2024-01-12). Red Sea shipping disrupted after US-UK strikes: reports. newarab.com Reports indicate that shipping activities in the Red Sea have been disrupted following intense air strikes by the US and Britain. | The airstrikes follow a series of attacks by Houthi forces on Red Sea shipping that aimed at pressuring Israel to cease its military actions in Gaza. | An airbase, airports, and a military camp were the main targets of Friday's strikes, as reported by the Houthi rebels' Al-Masirah TV station. This was confirmed by AFP correspondents and witnesses who also confirmed hearing the bombardment. | Meanwhile, Israel is set to present its defence on Friday at the International Court of Ju…

TASS (2024-01-12). UK, US to deliver air strikes on Houthi facilities in coming hours. tass.com According to The Times reporter Steven Swinford, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has briefed members of the UK Cabinet "on imminent military intervention this evening"

Larry Johnson (2024-01-12). Will Crossing the Rubicon in Yemen Expose U.S. and U.K. Weakness? sonar21.com Yemen's Taiz Airport | Besides discussing the latest escalation in Yemen, with the U.S. and U.K. carrying out airstrikes against targets in a Yemeni port city Al-Hudaydah and Sana'a, I am posting today's intel roundtable with Ray McGovern and Judge Napolitano as well as my chat with Ania K. | I recall my boss at State Counter Terrorism — retired USMC Colonel Dick Gannon — saying, "You can't fix stupid." The U.S. and U.K. airstrikes on Yemen are absolutely stupid and is likely to ignite a spiral of violence that will leave Americans and Brits dead. The cable news shows absolutely love this story. T…

TASS (2024-01-12). UK premier describes strikes on Yemen as limited and proportionate. tass.com "The Royal Air Force has carried out targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen," Rishi Sunak said…

albawaba (2024-01-12). USA and Britain launch military strikes in Yemen; Houthis retaliate. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation, the United States and Britain have initiated military aggression against Yemen. Airstrikes, conducted by warplanes, warships, and submarines, targeted multiple locations in Sana'a, Sa'dah, Taiz, Dhamar, Hajjah, and Hodeida, causing massive explosions, as documented in videos circulating on social media. The military intervention is justified by the U.S. and Britain as a response to prevent Houthi forces from obstructing international maritime routes. The Houthis had earlier declared support for the people of Gaza and vowed to block ships either owned by or heading to Israel…

newarab (2024-01-12). KRG teachers extend strike amid unpaid October salaries. newarab.com In the While Erbil and Duhok provinces are unaffected, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) fa…

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Will US and UK strikes on Houthis in Yemen spread the Gaza conflict in the region? channelnewsasia.com The two countries launched the strikes on Thursday (Jan 11), the first against the Iran-backed group since it started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late last year.

WSWS (2024-01-12). Train drivers in Germany strike for better wages and shorter working hours. wsws.org In this struggle, train drivers confront not only the management of national carrier Deutsche Bahn and the government, but the leadership of their own union who are doing everything to prevent an all-out strike.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Has Biden violated the US Constitution by bombing Yemen? aljazeera.com Lawmakers say Biden should have sought permission from Congress before launching strikes on 16 Houthi sites.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 98. aljazeera.com The US and UK have carried out retaliatory strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen. Here is the latest:…

aljazeera (2024-01-12). US and UK launch air strikes against Yemen's Houthis. aljazeera.com US and UK forces have launched strikes against Yemen's Houthis in response to the group's attacks on Red Sea shipping.

Ajeyo Basu (2024-01-12). Yemen: Houthi militia threaten revenge against US, UK amid global uproar. firstpost.com The strikes by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen has led to a dramatic regional widening of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and has drawn sharp reactions from several nations. | The Iran-backed militia threatened both countries with dire consequences just hours after the US and British armies in Yemen started airstrikes in Houthi-controlled portions of the country in an attempt to thwart attacks on ships in the Red Sea. | Member of the Houthi Supreme Political Council Mohammed Ali al-Houthi called the strikes on Yemen "barbaric," and Hussein al-Ezzi, the Houthi deputy…

latintimes (2024-01-12). Biden Warns Houthis Of Further Steps After US, UK Strikes. latintimes.com President Joe Biden said Thursday that US and British air strikes against Yemen's Houthis were "defensive" and warned of further measures if the Iran-backed rebels keep attacking ships in the Red Sea.

noemail (2024-01-12). Denmark supports strikes against Houthis in Yemen. devdiscourse.com Denmark, home to shipping company Maersk, fully supports the U.S. and British strikes against Yemen's Houthis, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in a statement on Friday.

Prakriti Jash (2024-01-12). Anti-war activists in New York City, Washington protest US, UK strikes in Yemen. firstpost.com A small group of anti-war demonstrators gathered late on Thursday outside the White House and in Times Square, New York City, to express their disapproval of US and British attacks against Houthi military targets in Yemen, claiming that the action threatened to escalate the conflict in Gaza. | In reaction to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which the movement claims is a show of solidarity for Palestinians under Israeli blockade in Hamas-ruled Gaza, the United States and Britain conducted air and naval operations. | Chanting phrases like "hands off Gaza," "hands off Yemen," and "hands off the Middle East,"

TASS (2024-01-12). Oil prices up amid US-British strikes in Yemen. tass.com The price of Brent oil reached $79.18 per barrel, while the price of WTI stood at $73.69…

TASS (2024-01-12). Kremlin condemns US, British strikes on Yemen — spokesman. tass.com When speaking about Houthi attacks on international commercial ships, Dmitry Peskov noted: "We have repeatedly called on the Houthis to abandon this practice because we believe it is extremely wrong"

TASS (2024-01-12). US, UK completed their strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen — US official. tass.com It is reported that US and British forces attacked radars, missile launch sites and coastal observation posts…

Abby Zimet (2024-01-12). Horror After Horror Laid Bare: Remember Us. commondreams.org

In their historic case against "the ongoing slaughter of the people of Gaza," South Africa opened its presentation at the Hague with what rights experts deemed "chilling" and "devastating" evidence of Israel's genocidal intent in "an exceptionally brutal military campaign" – from vast civilian deaths of mostly women and children to massive infrastructure destruction to looming starvation. A grim reminder: As they spoke, and today, and tomorrow, the atrocities – bolstered by U.S. funds – fester unchecked. In "compellingly

Newswire Editor (2024-01-12). US Strikes on Yemen are Reckless and Unconstitutional. commondreams.org In response to the United States'

Staff (2024-01-12). U.S., Britain strike Houthis in Yemen; Israel to counter genocide accusations at UN court. haaretz.com Britain, U.S. strike Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after months of attacks on Red Sea shipping ‚ñ Qatar close to finalizing deal with Hamas to transfer medicine to Israeli hostages in Gaza ‚ñ Israel's High Court rejects petition to oust Netanyahu due to war ‚ñ Israel foils ISIS attack planned by two East Jerusalem residents ‚ñ IDF finds forensic evidence that Hamas held hostages in newly uncovered tunnel under Khan Yunis ‚ñ Blinken says Israel working with region, creating path to Palestinian state, will isolate Iran…

albawaba (2024-01-12). Erdogan responds to US and UK airstrikes in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – President Erdogan has shared his perspective on the airstrikes conducted by the United States and the United Kingdom on Houthi targets in Yemen.Accusing them of disproportionate force, Erdogan criticized the actions, alleging a desire to turn the Red Sea into a bloodbath. He asserted that the Houthis are effectively defending themselves against the military intervention by the US and the UK.President Erdogan delivered his comments following Friday prayers, expressing concerns about the perceived imbalance in the use of force. Drawing parallels with the situation in Israel and Palestine, he underscored…

albawaba (2024-01-12). Red Sea Strikes: US and UK hit back at Houthi targets! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a rapid response to Houthi assaults on commercial vessels amid Israeli-Gaza tensions, the United States and the United Kingdom have initiated airstrikes in Yemen. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have both issued statements, challenging the Houthi actions and calling for a halt to attacks on Red Sea ships. Yemen's Deputy Foreign Minister affiliated with the Houthis, Hussin Al-Ezzi, issued a stern warning, emphasizing that the UK and the U.S. would face consequences for their overt aggression.The decision to launch airstrikes came after an emergency cabinet meeting convened by UK…

Prakriti Jash (2024-01-12). UK PM Rishi Sunak says RAF conducted 'targeted strikes' against Houthi rebel sites, calls it 'proportionate action'. firstpost.com UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the Royal Air Force has conducted targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, calling it "limited, necessary and proportionate action in self-defence." | Rishi Sunak said the UK will always stand up for "freedom of navigation and the free flow of trade." He stated that the Houthis, despite the repeated warnings from the international community, continue to conduct attacks in the Red Sea, including against UK and US warships just this week. | Sunak's statement comes after US military forces, along with the United Kingdom and with support…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Sunak Confirms UK Air Force Carried Out Airstrikes Against Houthi Positions in Yemen. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, January 12 (Sputnik) – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Friday that the air force of the United Kingdom carried out airstrikes against positions of the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in Yemen.

TASS (2024-01-12). IN BFIEF: US, UK deliver strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. tass.com The Houthi movement vowed retaliation to any potential attack by the United States and the United Kingdom…

TASS (2024-01-12). Houthis to continue attacking ships in Red Sea despite US, UK strikes on Yemen. tass.com The armed forces of the United States and the United Kingdom delivered strikes on positions held by the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen in the early hours of Friday…

TASS (2024-01-12). US, Britain carry out 73 strikes on Yemen — Houthi spokesman. tass.com Last night, the armed forces of the United States and the United Kingdom delivered air strikes on positions held by the Ansar Allah (Houthi) rebel movement in several Yemeni cities…

Umang Sharma (2024-01-12). Crude oil prices jump 4% as tankers avoid Red Sea after US-UK strikes on Houthis. firstpost.com The overnight air and sea strikes by the United States and Britain on Houthi targets in Yemen have diverted course of oil tankers from the Red Sea which has now resulted to surge of 4 per cent in crude oil prices on Friday. | Brent crude futures were up $3.16, or 4.1 per cent, at $80.57 a barrel at 1124 GMT (around 4: 30 pm IST), while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed $3.05, or 4.2 per cent, to $75.07. | Both benchmarks were on path for a second straight weekly rise. | After the US and UK strikes, market concerns have risen with investors expecting that the Israel-Hamas war may widen into a broader…

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-12). US and UK Bomb Dozens of Sites in Yemen. news.antiwar.com The US and the UK on Thursday night launched strikes against more than a dozen sites in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, where the majority of Yemenis live, in a move that risks escalating the situation in the Middle East into a major regional war. A US official told CNN that the strikes were launched by …

Mondoweiss Palestine Bureau (2024-01-12). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 98: Israel claims 'self defense' at ICJ, as U.S. and U.K. launch air strikes on Yemen. mondoweiss.net Facing charges of genocide, Israel claims "self-defense" in front of the ICJ, as world powers strike Yemeni rebel group in the name of protecting global trade. Meanwhile, Israel continues to bomb and shoot Palestinians.

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). The Future of Anesthesia Drugs Market in the United States: Growth, Innovation, and Key Players. medriva.com

Staff (2024-01-12). The Rise in Dog Bite Incidents: A Public Health Concern. medriva.com In recent times, a disturbing trend has emerged. Surgeons across the nation are reporting an alarming increase in the number of dog bite injuries being treated daily. This surge in dog attacks not only raises concerns about public safety, but it also puts a strain on our healthcare system. As a society, we must strive…

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). Community Backlash Over Conversion of Dental Surgery into Residential Flats: A Struggle for Healthcare Accessibility. medriva.com

Zara Nwosu (2024-01-12). Digital Health Innovations at CES 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine. medriva.com Overview of CES 2024 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 is currently underway, showcasing innovations from various industries, including automotive and food tech. Yet, our primary focus is on the digital health and future of medicine sector. The event promises to introduce exciting technological advancements, providing a glimpse into the future of healthcare and medicine….

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Addressing the Concerns Over 'Incredibly Low' COVID and Flu Vaccination Rates. medriva.com Low Vaccination Rates: A Crucial Concern The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently expressed its concern over the 'incredibly low' COVID and flu vaccination rates, despite the surge in cases across the globe. This worrying trend is putting enormous pressure on healthcare systems, especially in the winter season when respiratory illnesses tend to rise. The…

Answer Coalition (2024-01-12). BREAKING: Protests Held Tonight at the White House & Times Square. answercoalition.org Photo: Demonstration tonight outside of the White House | Within two hours of the attack on Yemen by the United States and UK, protests called by the ANSWER Coalition were held outside the White House and at Times Square in New York City to demand: U.S. hands off Yemen now! Demonstrators raised their voice against this act of aggression that is aimed at helping Israel continue its assault on Gaza. | Photo: Protest tonight in Times Square in New York City | The Pentagon war machine wants to punish Yemen for refusing to allow the waters off their coast to be used to sustain the genocid…

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2024-01-12). Ban The War Criminals From King Day Celebrations. popularresistance.org The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. His birthday became an official federal holiday in 1983 and predictably the understanding of the significance of his work is worse due to the designation of this supposed honor. | King's assassination on April 4, 1968, was one of the most public attacks on the liberation movement. His death was followed by decades-long imprisonment of other liberation fighters, the mass incarceration system, and the creation of a buffer class for the purposes of cooptation. All of these issues should be the subject of remembrance and discussion instead of the maud…

Gareth Porter, Consortium News. (2024-01-12). What Israel Faces At The Hague. popularresistance.org But in political terms the 84-page document that South Africa submitted to the Court represents the most powerful indictment of Israeli genocide that has been available to the public thus far. | It not only documents the genocidal consequences of the Israeli massive bombing and siege of Gaza, but presents a complete file of official Israeli professions of determination to carry out genocide against the Palestinians population of the Gaza strip.

David Cronin (2024-01-12). France's new foreign minister enabled Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net Key lobbyist excuses slaughter of civilians.

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-01-12). The Gasmen of Holman Prison: If at First You Don't Kill, Try, Try to Kill Again. counterpunch.org The first time the State of Alabama tried to kill Kenneth Eugene Smith, he was strapped to the death gurney for four agonizing hours, while lawyers for the state scrambled to overturn a federal appeals court injunction that had halted the planned execution earlier in the day on the grounds that Alabama's method of execution might violate Smith's rights against cruel and unusual punishment.

Editor (2024-01-12). South Africa Makes Its Genocide Case Against Israel at The Hague. scheerpost.com By Sam Husseini / Substack "For the New Year, Global Solidarity to Save Palestine: Backing South Africa" has had several updates. See some of my initial thoughts on the South African oral arguments here. South Africa Genocide Case Against Israel Jeremy Scahill reports: "On Thursday, South Africa will present its historic case before the International Court of …

John Jiggens (2024-01-12). John Pilger fought for the truth and for Assange's freedom. independentaustralia.net

Ramzy Baroud (2024-01-12). Historical Roots: Exploring the Long-Term Zionist Plan for Demographic Control. mintpressnews.com Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain.

Jessica Buxbaum, MintPress News. (2024-01-12). Israel's Goal Of Expelling Palestinians From Gaza Is Closer To Reality. popularresistance.org Once considered a fringe pipe dream, the once taboo idea of Israelis recolonizing portions of Gaza has been reinvigorated after Hamas' October 7 attack and the subsequent Israeli war on the embattled Palestinian territory, which has killed more than 22,000 Palestinians, internally displaced more than 1.9 million, and reduced the majority of the Strip into rubble. | Just as 2024 began, Israeli politicians renewed calls to recolonize Gaza, and recent remarks from Israeli lawmakers coupled with a new settler-colonist campaign suggest that Israeli annexation of the beleaguered Palestinian territory has been adopted a…

Pavan Kulkarni (2024-01-12). Somaliland's unraveling hastened by Ethiopia port lease deal. peoplesdispatch.org The unraveling of Somaliland, a The unionist forces in its western region of Awdal, who were already organizing a struggle to liberate themselves from the self-declared republic and reunite with Som…

Philip Giraldi (2024-01-12). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let it Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…

Gerardo Szalkowicz, People's Dispatch. (2024-01-12). Ecuador In Crisis: A Country Broken By Neoliberalism. popularresistance.org People across the world were shocked to see a drug gang waving rifles and grenades in the TC Television studios in Guayaquil, and the scene was perhaps the cinematic peak of successive days of explosions, riots, lootings, shootings, car explosions, and widespread panic that has paralyzed the country. | However, the shocking and unprecedented episode on the public channel in Guayaquil—and the events that preceded and followed it—are just the latest chapter in a spiral of organized violence that has lasted for about five years and that has metastasized in the last two. It is the sad metamorphosis of a c…

David Kattenburg, Mondoweiss. (2024-01-12). South Africa Presents The Case Against Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org The opening salvo of South Africa's legal bid to hold Israel accountable for genocide in Gaza rang out this morning in a crowded courtroom in The Hague. | The State of Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza, lawyers for the Republic of South Africa told the International Court of Justice, gathered in the ornate chambers of The Hague's Peace Palace. | Standing at a podium in front of the Court's fifteen judges, supplemented by judges ad hoc Aharon Barak (Israel) and Dikgang Ernest Moseneke (South Africa), and in front of a battery of lawyers…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-01-12). Oman Seizes Drones Bound For UAE-Backed Forces In Yemen. popularresistance.org Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones hidden in a truck from the UAE heading for Yemen on 10 January. | "The Directorate General of Customs seized a truck at the Hafeet crossing loaded with wireless drones coming by transit system from the United Arab Emirates heading to the Republic of Yemen," said the customs authorities. | "Customs inspectors were able to discover the shipments hidden professionally in places specially prepared for smuggling them in the truck. The concerned authorities began investigating the case in order to complete the rest of the legal procedures against the suspects," the…

Ramzy Baroud (2024-01-12). From Gaza to Congo: On Zionism and the Unlearned History of Genocide. counterpunch.org Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain. On January 3, it was revealed that the far-right Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu is actively discussing proposals to expel millions of Palestinians to African countries, in

TASS (2024-01-12). Controversial mobilization bill withdrawn from Ukrainian parliament. tass.com The Ukrainian authorities have encountered numerous difficulties with army recruitment…

Vijay Prashad (2024-01-12). Why I believe what I believe about the Chinese Revolution: The Second Newsletter (2024). mronline.org I have tried not only to provide some facts to guide our discussion but also to thread them into the theory of socialism that I believe is most attractive.

TASS (2024-01-12). Blasts heard in Yemeni cities of Sana'a, Sa'dah, Hudaydah, Taizz and Dhamar — TV. tass.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-12). UNSC resolution 'encourages Israel's crimes in Palestine': Yemen. new.thecradle.co

Mark David (2024-01-12). CARTOONS: Beware the man with the chicken tikka tan! independentaustralia.net

David Yearsley (2024-01-12). The Great Wave. counterpunch.org Bainbridge Island, Washington. It was 1973. I was eight years old and Hollywood was into disaster movies. Somehow, I fibbed my way with a friend and his teenage, baby-sitting sister into a matinee screening of the Poseidon Adventure. There was only one movie house on Bainbridge Island when I grew up there. The Lynwood Theatre

Staff (2024-01-12). Beyond bricks and mortar: Decoding the BJP's political alchemy with the Ram Mandir for 2024. muslimmirror.com By Mohd Ziyaullah Khan Following the victories in the assembly polls in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, the BJP is now aiming for an "unprecedented majority" in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a recent meeting, senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi, devised key strategies for the elections. However, one …

Danna Frank (2024-01-12). 'I didn't care about being Jewish until I took a Birthright trip to Israel. Then my whole world changed'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion airport: An American who decided to become a rabbi after encountering a series of prophets, and an Israeli family taking a break after the father completes months of reserve duty in Gaza…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-12). Canadian government lobbies WHO to include climate change in the definition of a pandemic emergency. expose-news.com According to the Canadian government, the World Health Organisation's "new instrument" to control populations in the event of an infectious disease outbreak should be expanded so it is an "all-hazards approach." As …

TASS (2024-01-12). China issues warning about Taiwan election as 'choice between peace and war,' expert says. tass.com Gregory Coutaz stressed that, in addition to political statements, China also uses trade and economic sanctions to influence public opinion in Taiwan…

latintimes (2024-01-12). Boots, Banksy, Piano: Elton John Puts Items Up For Auction. latintimes.com Music icon Elton John has put a variety of personal items up for auction at Christie's in New York, including monogrammed silver leather platform boots, a grand piano and a triptych by street artist Banksy.

Gabisile (2024-01-12). Over 600 beneficiaries in Mpumalanga receive title deeds. sanews.gov.za Over 600 beneficiaries in Mpumalanga receive title deeds | The New Year began on a high note for 619 beneficiaries of government-subsidised homes who have received their long-awaited title deeds in Tekwane South in the City of Mbombela in Mpumalanga. | This as Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete, led a delegation on a two-day service delivery programme in the province. | The two leaders also engaged with contractors, developers and members of the community, amongst others. | The meeting focused on opportunities in the human settlement sector, while discussions focused on…

Julian Matthews (2024-01-12). Since Time Immemorial, We Have Shared the Land with Wolves and Bears: They Deserve Our Protection. counterpunch.org For the Nimiipuu people, protecting wolves and grizzly bears is akin to protecting a family member. According to our law, every animal has a vital place in this world. When we disrupt that, we upset the entire balance within an ecosystem. We believe strongly in the sacredness of all life. Since time immemorial, we have

albawaba (2024-01-12). Exploring Your Destiny: Daily Horoscope – January 13, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Curious about what your horoscope predictions will be for January 13, 2024? What's in store for you in your horoscope, astronomer? Let's find out.ShutterstockExploring Your Destiny: Daily Horoscope – January 13, 2024: Aries (March 21 – April 19): Tomorrow, you might experience a rush of energy and enthusiasm that will push you forward in both personal and professional endeavors. Embrace this positive momentum and use it to tackle any challenges that come your way. Do also take some time for yourself to engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): P…

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Musi Rawas Utara (South Sumatera) (10 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int

Ricardo Vaz (2024-01-12). Sanctions, Leverage, and Venezuelan Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com By Ricardo Vaz — Jan 3, 2024 | The US' economic coercive measures severely constrain Venezuela's ability to negotiate with foreign corporations, VA's Ricardo Vaz explains | On October 18, 2023, the Biden administration eased select The move sparked unrealistic expectations for…

Staff (2024-01-12). Local Outcry Over the Proposed Conversion of Durham's Only NHS Dental Practice into Student Flats. medriva.com

TASS (2024-01-12). Al-Shabab terrorists burn captured UN helicopter in Somalia. tass.com The federal authorities of Somalia are searching for the hostages…

UMMID (2024-01-12). Indore: Hindutva outfits make schoolgirls take pledge against 'Love Jihad'. ummid.com In an already charged communal atmosphere prevailing in the country, the Hindutva organisations in Madhya Pradesh recently held Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Indore, wherein schoolgirls were made to take oath not to marry outside their religion.

NEO (2024-01-12). Kiviet visits Lebombo border post. sanews.gov.za Kiviet visits Lebombo border post | Public Service and Administration Minister, Noxolo Kiviet and her Deputy, Dr Chana Pilane-Majake have visited the Lebombo port of entry as part of a service delivery outreach engagement. | "The purpose of the ministerial visit was to get information and insights into the operations of the border under the Border Management Authority (BMA)," the Ministry of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) said of Thursday's Ministerial visit. | According to the DPSA, the border post between South Africa and Mozambique is one of the busiest in the country and is managed…

Staff (2024-01-12). RJD Muslim leader reads out Hanuman Chalisa in public meeting. muslimmirror.com A RJD Muslim leader read out the Hanuman Chalisa at a public meeting in Bettiah city in Bihar's West Champaran district on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, RJD minority wing leader Sadik Khan said: "Some people are creating differences in the name of temple and mosque in the country and dividing Hindu and Muslim for vote …

WHYY (2024-01-12). How to Live with Uncertainty. whyy.org

geo.tv (2024-01-12). Donald Trump's civil fraud trial concludes with accusations of 'political agenda'. geo.tv Trump accuses President Biden of masterminding legal actions and criminal prosecutions against him…

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Israel rejects genocide accusations at World Court. channelnewsasia.com

latintimes (2024-01-12). 2023 Inflation Tops 211 Percent In Economic Crisis-torn Argentina. latintimes.com Argentina's annual inflation surged beyond 200 percent in 2023, the statistics agency said Thursday, as the country grapples with an economic crisis new President Javier Milei has vowed to address by slashing state spending.

UMMID (2024-01-12). Delhi Nursery Admission 2024-25 First List Today; How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2024-25 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 12, 2024, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.

latintimes (2024-01-12). Highlights From CES: Talking Heads, Airlifts And Checkpoints For Pets. latintimes.com Whether dreaming of an artificial friend available around the clock, lifting off from traffic jams or doing without your cat's dead bird "gifts," CES inventors have no shortage of imagination.

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). McIlroy shakes off quadruple-bogey to stay ahead in Dubai. channelnewsasia.com

TASS (2024-01-12). Price of Brent oil surpasses $80 per barrel, first time since December 27, 2023. tass.com WTI oil also grew by 1.87% to $74.78…

John Whitbeck (2024-01-12). Israel Faces Justice in The Hague. counterpunch.org The three hours of oral arguments by the six members of the South African legal team on the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice on the genocide case initiated against Israel by South Africa were highly professional and impressive. In 2020, in the genocide case brought by Gambia against Myanmar, the

newarab (2024-01-12). Syrian regime used incendiary weapon in Idlib: White Helmets. newarab.com The Syrian regime injured four civilians with incendiary weapons on Sunday, 7 January, in the northwestern The use of incendiary weapons is prohibited against civilians and is restricted against combatants under international humanitarian law. | Sunday's attack targeted a school used as a shelter for displaced Syrians, as well as nearby homes. At least one of the ci…

The Independent (2024-01-12). Defence Ministry seeks Shs2.5 billion for EACOP security. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is seeking Shs2.5 billion to deploy the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) to secure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This was revealed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Ssempijja who appeared before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Thursday, 11 January …

Melvin Goodman (2024-01-12). The United States and the Middle East: Hoist On Its Own Petard. counterpunch.org "Strategic cooperation" in the Persian Gulf led to U.S.-Israeli agreement on prepositioning U.S. military weaponry and medical gear in Israel; the U.S. Sixth Fleet's use of Israeli ports; and the formation of a committee to arrange joint military exercises. The Reagan administration even resumed the delivery of cluster bombs to the Israeli Defenses Forces (IDF); the Carter administration had stopped such deliveries because Israel was using these weapons illegally against civilians. The Reagan administration increased military assistance to Israel, and concluded a trade agreement with Israel that gave it preferent…

Edward Hunt (2024-01-12). U.S. Officials Care More About Protecting Oil Tankers Than Palestinians. counterpunch.org While Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza, the United States is directing a major military operation in the Red Sea, where U.S. warships are maintaining a persistent presence to protect shipping lanes. With its recently launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, the United States is leading a multinational military coalition to occupy the Red Sea and the Bab

ICRC (2024-01-12). ICRC and Amani Africa Launch a Policy Brief on Safeguarding the Humanitarian Space in Africa: Analysis of Current State of Affairs and Policy Recommendations. icrc.org Publication | Across Africa, a humanitarian crisis unfolds. Spiraling conflicts, a changing climate, and restrictive government policies cast a long shadow on millions in need.

noemail (2024-01-12). Out and out political event€™: Cong slams BJP over Ram temple consecration ceremony. devdiscourse.com Hitting out at the BJP, the Congress on Friday said the ruling party has made the Ram temple consecration ceremony an "out and out political event" which is being held without taking the advice of shankaracharyas and by disregarding religious procedures.

TASS (2024-01-12). Output volumes at Tactical Missiles Corporation's units up three-fold — ministry. tass.com Latest patterns of high-precision warheads that were put into serial production in 2023, as well as promising samples of arms, were also presented to the minister during the visit, according to the report…

Editor (2024-01-12). 'International Law on trial as much as Israel' — Irish MEPs join rally at ICJ. mronline.org Irish members of the European Parliament joined a rally in front of the International Court of Justice at The Hague in support of Palestinians in Gaza, stating that this is a trial on International law as much as Israel.

The Independent (2024-01-12). South Africa transitions from apartheid victim to global advocate in Israel case. independent.co.ug Moving from apartheid to advocacy, South Africa is pulling its geopolitical heft on the issue of Gaza, launching a genocide case against Israel with a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa's unprecedented move to sue Israel for genocide at the ICJ, inspired by its own …

UMMID (2024-01-12). CA Final Nov 2023 Result: Mumbai Twin Sisters Among All India Toppers. ummid.com ICAI CA Final Nov 2023 Results: Sanskruti and Shruti Atul Parolita, 22-year-old twins from Mumbai, have cleared the CA Final November 2023 results announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Tuesday January 09, 2024.

latintimes (2024-01-12). Curbing Late Finishes Will Make Tennis More Professional: Murray. latintimes.com Andy Murray has welcomed a move by global tennis bodies to minimise the scourge of late finishes, saying it will make the game "a wee bit" more professional.

newarab (2024-01-12). Egypt denies that fleeing Gazans are forced to pay bribes. newarab.com The head of the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS), Diaa Rashwan, stressed that official authorities at the

UMMID (2024-01-12). Maha CM Shinde gets Speaker's boost; Murder of democracy, says Sena (UBT). ummid.com Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar Wednesday January 24, 2024 decided in favour of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde saying his faction was the "real Shiv Sena" as it had the support of the majority of the MLAs.

UMMID (2024-01-12). Cong says 'Ram Mandir' political project of BJP, RSS; declines inauguration invite. ummid.com The Congress Party declined the invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya sent to party leaders.

Stephen Saunders (2024-01-12). Fifty years of 'Grievous Angel': Gram Parsons' cosmic country music. independentaustralia.net

A a (2024-01-12). Biden Is Everything People Feared Trump Would Be. strategic-culture.su

Melvin Goodman (2024-01-12). The United States and the Middle East: Hoist On Its Own Petard. counterpunch.org "Strategic cooperation" in the Persian Gulf led to U.S.-Israeli agreement on prepositioning U.S. military weaponry and medical gear in Israel; the U.S. Sixth Fleet's use of Israeli ports; and the formation of a committee to arrange joint military exercises. The Reagan administration even resumed the delivery of cluster bombs to the Israeli Defenses Forces (IDF); the Carter administration had stopped such deliveries because Israel was using these weapons illegally against civilians. The Reagan administration increased military assistance to Israel, and concluded a trade agreement with Israel that gave it preferent…

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Tapin (South Kalimantan) (11 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int

Gabisile (2024-01-12). SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter. sanews.gov.za SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter | Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. | This was as South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. | He said the Israeli actions were reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide 30 years ago. | "We are here, on behalf of South Africa and the global community, to seek justice for the victims, particularly children, women, and the elderly. We believe…

TASS (2024-01-12). US, UK planes bomb Yemeni capital Sana'a — TV. tass.com Sky News Arabia reported that Sana'a International Airport was heavily bombed…

newarab (2024-01-12). Meet the MENA judges presiding over ICJ genocide case. newarab.com

noemail (2024-01-12). UAE postpones trial of Muslim Brotherhood members to Feb 7-8 – WAM. devdiscourse.com The federal court of appeals in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi postponed a hearing into a case it says involves members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood to Feb. 7-8, state news agency WAM reported on Friday.

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). China urges better financing coordination for housing sector. channelnewsasia.com

geo.tv (2024-01-12). Polar vortex set to batter US with extreme cold. geo.tv Polar vortex is unleashing one of the coldest stretches of winter yet, and USA is bracing for an icy onslaught…

Staff (2024-01-12). Indore school girls asked to pledge against 'Love Jihad' by Hindutva groups. muslimmirror.com Hindutva organizations conducted the Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Madhya Pradesh's Indore in a bid to curb the rising cases of 'Love Jihad'. The event witnessed schoolgirls taking a pledge not to marry outside their religion, with a viral video capturing the moment. The girls, echoing a woman's words, vowed not to allow anyone …

Zara Nwosu (2024-01-12). CRISPR Effectors in Therapeutic Gene Editing: A Path to Safer Personalized Gene Therapies. medriva.com

El Ciudadano (2024-01-12). Latin American governments condemn wave of violence in Ecuador. pressenza.com Latin American leaders, dismayed by the wave of violence by armed groups, express solidarity with President Daniel Noboa. | By Lizzette Vela | The convulsive situation in Ecuador has provoked a cascade of reactions globally. Latin American governments, dismayed by the wave of violence unleashed by armed groups, express solidarity with President Daniel Noboa. | You can also read: The country of Argentina stood out by…

noemail (2024-01-12). I urge people to undertake cleanliness campaign in temples, pilgrimage centres ahead of Ram temple inauguration: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com

Editor (2024-01-12). Exonerated Wrongful Convictions Clinic Client Ronnie Long Receives $25 Million Settlement. scheerpost.com

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). EV motor maker EuroGroup Laminations to expand production in Mexico. channelnewsasia.com

Daniel Warner (2024-01-12). The Unfortunate Decline of the Art of Schmoozing. counterpunch.org How important is a personal touch, even at the highest diplomatic levels? "[President Joseph] Biden wished [Chinese leader] Xi's wife, Peng Liyuan, a happy birthday (The two share the same birthday, Nov. 20.)," Robbie Gramer recounted in Foreign Policy. "Xi said he was working so hard he forgot that his wife's birthday was next week

Editor (2024-01-12). The Killing of Gaza's Environment. scheerpost.com

UMMID (2024-01-12). SPL to study to make Makkah Grand Mosque access smoother. ummid.com The Saudi Postal and Logistics Services Company (SPL) has been mandated to carry a study for easier and smoother access to the entire premises of the Grand mosque in Makkah, also known as Makkah Haram.

John Whitbeck (2024-01-12). Israel Faces Justice in The Hague. counterpunch.org The three hours of oral arguments by the six members of the South African legal team on the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice on the genocide case initiated against Israel by South Africa were highly professional and impressive. In 2020, in the genocide case brought by Gambia against Myanmar, the

John Berger (2024-01-12). How one North Dakota farmer saved his farm and livelihood using carbon-friendly farming methods. counterpunch.org What if there were a way to safely pull billions of tons of carbon out of the atmosphere to substantially reduce or even eliminate global warming? What if this approach costs relatively little and could be used around the world? What if it also put billions of dollars in cash into the hands of countless

geo.tv (2024-01-12). Jemima Goldsmith's brother Zach Goldsmith banned from driving in UK. geo.tv Zach Goldsmith was Minister for State for Asia, Energy, Climate, and Environment until he resigned in June last year as a protest due to the government's position on climate change…

The Independent (2024-01-12). Arua priest collapses and dies. independent.co.ug Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A priest of Arua Diocese, Rev. Fr. Denis Isa Iranya who has been serving as the parish priest of Holy Cross Indriani Pilgrim Centre Catholic Mission in Adjumani district has died after collapsing during a meeting. Fr Iranya passed away at Pioneer Hospital in Arua city on Thursday afternoon …

Nicky Reid (2024-01-12). Revenge of the Renegades of the Red Sea. counterpunch.org There is something just absolutely soul crushing about watching a war on live television, especially when all the networks seem to be rooting for the bad guys. However, despite what those jackals on cable news might tell you, what's going on right now in Gaza is not a war, it is a goddamn holocaust and

newarab (2024-01-12). ICJ: Journalism like TNA's underpins Gaza genocide evidence. newarab.com South Africa has relied heavily on Middle Eastern reporting amid Western media bias, using sources including The New Arab to build its Hearings at the ICJ began on Thursday with South Africa presenting its case accusing Israel of genocidal acts, and Israel defending…

newarab (2024-01-12). Pressure mounts on Biden over Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com Around 200 local and state elected officials in the US have signed a letter to US President Joe Biden urging for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza. Also this week, South Africa began presenting a case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | Just two weeks ago, dozens of international groups came together for a This round of high-profile pressure on the US administration comes as the death toll in Gaz…

The Independent (2024-01-12). China's pursuit of new energy facilitates trade, green development. independent.co.ug GUANGZHOU | Xinhua | Once renowned for its traditional export products like silk and tea, south China's Guangdong Province has now emerged as a crucial global manufacturing hub as the country continues deepening reform and opening-up, prioritizing high-quality, innovation-driven and eco-friendly development. Guangdong has made remarkable progress in exporting the three major tech-intensive green products, …

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Fare display using SimplyGo EZ-Link cards 'technically possible' but slow, says LTA. channelnewsasia.com

Paul Atwood (2024-01-12). The American Way of Life in its Foulest Manifestation. counterpunch.org It is certainly no secret that the United States ensures widespread funding for its "defense" that over many decades has amounted to trillions of dollars and unremitting injury to many critical needs at home. Most citizens have a scant grasp of the extent to which their government has initiated or immersed itself in most wars

A a (2024-01-12). International Court of Justice Complaint Demonstrates That Israel Is Carrying Out Genocide. strategic-culture.su By Tom CARTER | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | On Thursday and Friday of this week, arguments will…

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Ten Hag happy as Casemiro, Martinez, Shaw return to training. channelnewsasia.com

The Independent (2024-01-12). Top 10 African trends, developments to watch in 2024. independent.co.ug SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | There are 54 countries and over 1.4 billion people in Africa, which means there's a lot happening at any given time — and a great deal more, over 365 days. Here are the 10 topics and themes that we think will play a key role in shifting the focus away …

UMMID (2024-01-12). Watch: Rabbis storm UN Gen Assembly, asks US to stop vetoing peace. ummid.com Dozens of American Rabbis Tuesday January 09, 2024 stormed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) protesting the Israeli war in Gaza and asking the United States to stop misusing the veto power.

geo.tv (2024-01-12). Iran seizes oil tanker involved in dispute with US near Oman. geo.tv The US condemned what it called an "unlawful seizure" and demanded Iran "immediately release the ship and its crew"

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Nikki Haley Hopes For Boost From Former Christie Supporters. sputnikglobe.com With the Iowa caucus set to kick off the election season in earnest next week, the question of whether any Republican will rise to seriously challenge former US President Donald Trump is about to get much clearer.

Collective (2024-01-12). Kamel Aïssat acquitted! Solidarity and mobilization won the day. internationalviewpoint.org A judge in Bejaïa has just decided that Professor Kamel Aïssat is acquitted on all charges in the case of the Tala Hamza zinc and lead mine in the Wilaya of Bejaia. | – | / |

Gabisile (2024-01-12). Prof Ntobeko Ntusi to take over the reigns at the SAMRC. sanews.gov.za Prof Ntobeko Ntusi to take over the reigns at the SAMRC | The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) says it is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Ntobeko Ntusi as its new president and chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2024. | Ntusi will succeed the esteemed Professor Glenda Gray, who has been the SAMRC president for the past 10 years. Her term concludes on 30 June 2024. | The medical research institute has described the incoming president as a distinguished and highly respected figure in the medical community and said he brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role…

UMMID (2024-01-12). Why US, Israel want world to believe 'Daesh' behind Terrorist Attack in Iran's Kerman. ummid.com A blame game has been orchestrated by Iran to target Israel for allegedly playing a part in the terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Kerman, last week. Though the Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack, Iranian officials reject it and instead blame Israel for its complicity.

TASS (2024-01-12). Taiwan records approach of 10 Chinese warplanes in past day. tass.com In addition, five balloons flying at altitudes of 5,000 to 8,000 meters were spotted near Taiwan…

UMMID (2024-01-12). World's 1st Electric Vehicle powered by Farasis Energy sodium-ion batteries finally here. ummid.com China had unveiled world's first Electric Vehicles powered by sodium-ion batteries – JMEV EV3 (Youth Edition) and Yiwei in December last, promising they will hit the roads in January 2024.

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Harnessing the Power of g-CN Nanosheets for Tetracycline Removal from Water. medriva.com

Editor (2024-01-12). The "Ghost Budget": How America pays for endless war. mronline.org There were three primary drivers of the Ghost Budget: unusual economic conditions, congressional budget dysfunction, and military assertiveness.

UMMID (2024-01-12). Bangladesh Tests Ailing Democracy on Ballot. ummid.com ANFREL said it strongly believed that the election in Bangladesh is at risk of lacking genuineness and electoral competitiveness, raising serious questions about its adherence to democratic principles and international election standards that assess the legitimacy of the electoral process.

TASS (2024-01-12). S7 is not flying over Yemen. tass.com Aeroflot group airlines said earlier that they are not using the Yemeni airspace…

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Bandung (West Java) (11 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int

TASS (2024-01-12). Dollar unchanged, euro slides to 97.14 rubles on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The dollar exchange rate remained unchanged from Thursday's close, the euro lost 2 kopecks…

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Alcohol-free Corona Cero to be official Paris beer as AB InBev signs deal. channelnewsasia.com

Ayanna Amadi (2024-01-12). Comprehensive Measures in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment: A Perspective. medriva.com Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is a complex disease that requires a comprehensive and holistic approach for effective treatment. Dr. Jared Weiss has emphasized the importance of adopting diverse measures to treat early-stage NSCLC in a manner that is both comprehensive and considers the quality of life of the patient. This approach not only enhances…

newarab (2024-01-12). Gaza Mum: Laila El-Haddad on Gaza, food, and Refaat Alareer. newarab.com When former Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent, journalist, policy analyst and author Laila also did not expect that some of the book's contributors would no longer be alive today, n…

latintimes (2024-01-12). E-bike Craze In High Gear At CES Gadget Fest. latintimes.com Electric bicycle makers at CES touted slick features like ChatGPT as they rode a trend of people wanting to enjoy a breeze in their face without sweat on their brow.

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). UNHCR Burundi Operations Overview, December 2023. reliefweb.int

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Rallying-Sainz leads Dakar as Loeb wins stage six and Al-Attiyah's hopes end. channelnewsasia.com

Cory Sharber (2024-01-12). Philadelphia Art Commission approves work to begin on Harriet Tubman statue. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Art Commission has officially selected the Harriet Tubman statue that will be placed outside City Hall in the coming years. | On Wednesday, the vote was made unanimously, which was needed for the city of Philadelphia to begin the contracting process with artist "Harriet Tubman was a beacon of light at a dark time in our nation's history, and she helped Black people find freedom through the Undergroun…

latintimes (2024-01-12). Bullfighting To Return To Mexico City After Legal Battle. latintimes.com Bullfighting will make a comeback in Mexico City this month after a legal tussle led to a more than one-year suspension at the world's largest bullring, organizers announced Thursday.

Stephen Cooper (2024-01-12). The Mayor of Woodland Hills Is Awakened. counterpunch.org Early morning rays streaked through the blinds—translucent and warm—but that wasn't what jolted "The Mayor of Woodland Hills" from slumber, serene, and slumped over in his mechanized wheel-chair. That wasn't what startled him. Not today, not any day. For the inexorable, almost unvarying routine of the Southern California sun—outsized in impact, and unrelenting—burned into the

geo.tv (2024-01-12). Meet Crown Prince Frederik X, the soon-to-be King of Denmark. geo.tv Prince Frederik X will take over from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who recently announced her retirement…

Zara Nwosu (2024-01-12). 6 Key Reasons Why Mental Health Should Be Prioritized. medriva.com The Importance of Mental Health Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, affecting multiple aspects of our lives. In 2019, approximately 970 million people worldwide suffered from a mental disorder, indicating its global prevalence. Despite its importance, mental health is often overshadowed by physical health, and the stigma associated with mental health…

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Unsettling Findings: Alarming Prevalence of Sexual Harassment Among Suffolk's Young Population. medriva.com

UMMID (2024-01-12). Dubai, Bali named Tripadvisor's 'World's Top Destinations 2024'. ummid.com Dubai has retained the No 1 spot for the third consecutive years in the 2024 TripAdvisor 'Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best winners' and remains World's No1 Top Destinations followed by Bali and London.

UMMID (2024-01-12). Genocide of Palestinians State Policy Nurtured At Highest Levels: South Africa at ICJ. ummid.com The South African lawyers while initiating the argument at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday January 11, 2024 said the massacre of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is part of a "State Policy" which is nurtured at the highest levels.

UMMID (2024-01-12). Online campaign endorsing ICJ case against Israeli Genocide one of most signed. ummid.com The online campaign endorsing the South Africa petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to hold Israel accountable for the massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has become one of the most signed on change.org.

TASS (2024-01-12). Between three fires: Taiwan to vote in 'peace and war' election on January 13. tass.com The outcome of the vote could be a game-changer for both the political landscape in Taiwan and for how the situation in the Asia-Pacific may evolve…

Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza (2024-01-12). Microgrant to help this Philly Black-owned electrical business snag federal contracts. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? James Eley remembers tagging along with his stepfather, a residential electrician by trade, when he was about 12 years old in the early 1970s in Philadelphia. | "Reluctantly, at the time," Eley chuckled as he sat at the front of a mahogany conference table in a temporary office space near Penn Treaty Park. His regular office was under construction and not suitable for guests. | But then, as he got older, he began to understand the value of such work. | "When I was 18, I star…

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Boswellia: The Potential Anti-Cancer Power of Frankincense. medriva.com A Glimpse Into the Potential Anti-Cancer Properties of Boswellia Recent research has brought forward a promising discovery in the realm of cancer treatment. Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, has shown anti-cancer activity in a small trial conducted at MUSCHealth. This fascinating study provides a glimpse into the potential use of Boswellia in cancer treatment, specifically…

Mahmood Delkhasteh (2024-01-12). How the Mindset in Germany That Led to the Holocaust Now Enables Israel's Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org This week, South Africa is taking Israel to the UN's highest court, charging it with systematic war crimes of genocide, ethnic cleansing and collective punishment. Why does Germany continue to support Israel? Part of the answer lies with the unforgiveable 'guilt' that Germany feels about inflicting the Holocaust on the Jewish people. Another part, though, can

Nir Hasson (2024-01-12). Seven Israelis recall their ordeal in Hamas captivity: 'Every day there kills something in body and soul'. haaretz.com Almost 100 days into the war — and of captivity in the Gaza Strip. Seven hostages who returned, but who left parents, children, siblings and friends behind in Gaza, describe what they endured and urge that every means be taken to bring the remaining captives home immediately…

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Pakistan Meteorological Department: Weekly Drought Information (10 January 2024) [EN/UR]. reliefweb.int

Mason Walker (2024-01-12). Managing Restless Legs Syndrome: Home Remedies and Lifestyle Adjustments. medriva.com Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that can cause discomfort and disrupt sleep due to symptoms such as leg pain, tingling, and twitching. It is often more prevalent during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and lower levels of iron and folate. However, the good news is, there are several home remedies and lifestyle…

APR editor (2024-01-12). Aftermath of Port Moresby looting, rioting — 14-day state of emergency. asiapacificreport.nz By Miriam Zarriga and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Fires from the 24-hour spate of looting, rioting and mayhem in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby — the worst ever social unrest in the city — have all but subsided into skeletal remains of ash and buildings in National Capital District (NCD). The smoke has cleared…

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Kampar (Riau) (10 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Singapore banks to improve anti-scam money lock features; activated on 38,000 accounts so far. channelnewsasia.com DBS, OCBC and UOB introduced new money-locking features in November last year to guard against scams.

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). The Impact of CVS Health's Decision to Close Some Pharmacies Inside Target Stores. medriva.com CVS Health has recently announced the closure of selected pharmacies located within Target stores. The move, expected to take place between February and April this year, is part of the company's strategy to realign its national retail footprint. While CVS Health has not divulged the exact number of pharmacies that will be affected, it is…

latintimes (2024-01-12). Meet The Mexican Women Busting Taco Cook Stereotypes. latintimes.com Chopping meat and offal at her street food stall in one of Mexico City's roughest neighborhoods, Maria del Pilar Cortes is a rare sight in the capital's male-dominated taco world.

Louison le Guen (2024-01-12). Chiapas: thirty years of insurrection! internationalviewpoint.org On 1 January 1994, the powerful of this world woke up sceptical, incredulous and perhaps, for the most lucid among them, vaguely worried… The permanence of the revolution had just leapt out at them! | – | / |

TASS (2024-01-12). Bill banning fines on citizens for liking social media posts submitted to State Duma. tass.com In November 2023, the government issued a statement reiterating that its stance on the issue had not changed…

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-12). Violence in Ecuador Is Result of Deliberate Dismantling of the State. orinocotribune.com

noemail (2024-01-12). "Which 'Panchang' has BJP referred to..? " : Congress leader Pawan Khera on Pran Pratishtha of Ayodhya Ram Temple. devdiscourse.com Questioning the timing of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday queried whether the event would be held under the guidance of the Shankaracharyas of the four peeths- the major shrines in the country. "There is a system and set of rituals to perform Pran Pratishtha… If this event is religious, then is it happening under the guidance of the Shankaracharyas of the four Peeths? All four Shankaracharyas have said clearly that the Pran Pratishtha of an incomplete temple cannot be done. If this event is not religious, then it is political… It is not acceptable that people…

TASS (2024-01-12). Euro exchange rate down below 97 rubles on Moscow Exchange first since December 13, 2023. tass.com Meanwhile, the dollar was down by 0.45% at 88.2 rubles, while the yuan was down by 0.5% at 12.261 rubles…

UMMID (2024-01-12). Mixed response as Smriti Irani visits Madinah 'barred for non-Muslims'. ummid.com People are reacting differently as Union Minority Minister Smriti Irani Monday January 08, 2024 visited Madinah al Munawara — The Holy City of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) which is normally barred for non-Muslim visitors.

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Ship arrivals, container volume and bunker sales at Singapore's port hit record highs in 2023. channelnewsasia.com

Inter Press Service (2024-01-12). The new white gold? The promise of natural hydrogen in Colombia. pressenza.com In 1987, a well digging for water in Bourakébougou, a town north of Bamako, the capital of Mali, turned up a strange deposit. It was a dry well, but it emitted a gas. An unsuspecting worker peered into the borehole opening with a lit cigarette and an explosion burned his face and started a fire that raged for several days, journalist Eric Hand told Science magazine in February 2023. | By Andrés Díaz Páez | The well was closed and sealed with asphalt.: | It took 25 years for it to reopen. In 2012, the company Hydroma (formerly Petroma) decided to explore what the gas emitted from the well was composed of:…

Adam M. Lowenstein (2024-01-12). The Corporations Weaponizing Trust To Obstruct Climate Action. levernews.com

TASS (2024-01-12). Number of Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes rises to 27 — CENTCOM. tass.com No injuries or damage were reported as a result of the incident…

UOFCHA (2024-01-12). Myanmar Humanitarian Update No. 35 | 2023 Year in Review. reliefweb.int

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). Redefining Human Sensitivity to Temperature: New Study Reveals More Than Meets The Eye. medriva.com

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Republic of Burundi: Makamba Field-Office Operational Map – as of 31 December 2023. reliefweb.int

Editor (2024-01-12). Could Israel's War in Gaza Spiral Into a Regional War? scheerpost.com

Natalia Marques (2024-01-12). 100,000 expected to take pro-Palestine demands to Biden's doorstep. liberationnews.org A coalition of Muslim and pro-Palestine organizations are taking the overwhelmingly popular demand for a ceasefire straight to Biden's doorstep on January 13, at 1 pm, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC.

The Independent (2024-01-12). Moroccan king pardons 1,381 prisoners on independence anniversary. independent.co.ug RABAT, MOROCCO | Xinhua | Moroccan King Mohammed VI has granted clemency to 1,381 prisoners on the occasion of Proclamation of Independence Day, as announced by the Ministry of Justice in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, 959 inmates experienced a reduction in their prison sentences. Additionally, 234 prisoners were released, while five …

hindustantimes (2024-01-12). 'Next Houthi Attack Will Be Bigger': Chilling Red Sea Warning For U.S. By Iran-backed Group. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthis have warned the U.S. against any action on the group. Houthi leader Abdel Malik Al-Houthi said that any attack by the U.S. would not go without a response. Al-Houthi threatened to launch a bigger attack than the recent one in the Red Sea. The Houthi leader also reiterated the group's pledge to target more ships linked to Israel. Watch for more.

noemail (2024-01-12). Cold wave continues in Rajasthan. devdiscourse.com Cold wave conditions continued to prevail in parts of Rajasthan and dry weather was seen across the state on Friday, the meteorological department said.

Editor (2024-01-12). An ex-CIA agent looks back at 22 years of torture at Guantánamo Bay. mronline.org "Guantánamo has been universally condemned by every human rights, civil liberties, and civil rights group in the world that has expressed an opinion, as well as by the United Nations, and most countries in the world," writes John Kiriakou.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-12). Canadian government lobbies WHO to include climate change in the definition of a pandemic emergency. expose-news.com According to the Canadian government, the World Health Organisation's "new instrument" to control populations in the event of an infectious disease should be expanded so it is an "all-hazards approach." As part …

Gili Izikovich (2024-01-12). On stage and off, Ohad Naharin conveys a powerful message amid Gaza war. haaretz.com 'People call me a maligner of Israel, but it's our government that maligns Israel, the settler-messianic right wing. They are the people who think that the IDF's campaign should continue, and that dead soldiers and dead hostages are an understandable price.' Batsheva Dance Company choreographer Ohad Naharin refuses to shut up and dance…

Josh Breiner (2024-01-12). Israel police bars protests against Gaza war, citing inability to protect public, prevent violence. haaretz.com Rights group slam decision to prevent Jewish and Arab groups demonstrating in Haifa…

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). PC makers bet on AI to rekindle sales. channelnewsasia.com

newarab (2024-01-12). MENA Sports Wrap: Arab stars compete in Asian, AFCON cups. newarab.com

Staff (2024-01-12). Redefining Conventional Wisdom: Exciting New Perspectives on Brain Function and Sensory Processing. medriva.com

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Hosts Ivory Coast face forward problems ahead of Cup of Nations opener. channelnewsasia.com

hindustantimes (2024-01-12). Blinken Dials Jaishankar; U.S. Asks India For Help To Tackle Houthi Attacks In Red Sea | Details. hindustantimes.com

Lucy Dean Stockton (2024-01-12). Profits And Payouts Over Passenger Safety. levernews.com

geo.tv (2024-01-12). Donald Trump Jr questions Hunter Biden's manhood amid subpoena controversy. geo.tv Trump Jr compared his cooperation, stating, "I'm the one that did 50 hours of testimony before Congress.

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). India's HCLTech trims full-year revenue forecast, says demand unchanged. channelnewsasia.com

newarab (2024-01-12). Morocco's liaison office in Israel launches new services. newarab.com Morocco's liaison office in Israel officially launches its services in Rabat's first public move vis-à -vis its diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv since the start of the Gaza war. | "The Liaison Office of the Kingdom of Morocco in Tel Aviv announces to all Moroccan citizens living in Israel and to foreigners requesting visa entry to Morocco that starting from 22nd January 2024, all various consular services should be submitted through the online platform," reads a statement published Wednesday. | The announcement stirred wide controversy over social media, with many Moroccan users considering this step a doubling d…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-12). Yale professor says prion diseases are on the rise but no one is discussing the condition — Who's no one? expose-news.com In mid-December, Medscape published an article titled 'Why Are Prion Diseases on the Rise?'. In it, the author stated that cases of CJD are increasing in the USA and "it's been a …

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2024-01-12). Biden to visit Allentown as new poll gives president widest lead in Pa. to date. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? President Joe Biden embarks upon another trip to eastern Pennsylvania tomorrow. He visits Allentown, where he will argue an economic case for his continued presidency to the American people. Biden is beginning the 2024 election cycle by touting his "Investing in America" agenda and what the White House has itself come to refer to as "Bidenomics." | The president is expected to discuss how signature legislation he signed — including the American Rescue Plan, the Biparti…

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-12). Unbelievable Support For South Africa's Genocide Case. youtube.com

Anthony Raphael (2024-01-12). Japan Enhances Military Surveillance with Intelligence-Gathering Satellite Launch. medriva.com

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Korean Air-Asiana deal set to win EU antitrust nod, sources say. channelnewsasia.com

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). Revolutionizing Tissue Regeneration: A Deep Dive into LipSiNs and Porous Silicon. medriva.com

latintimes (2024-01-12). Blinken To Meet Senior Chinese Official On Eve Of Taiwan Vote. latintimes.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei.

newarab (2024-01-12). Explainer: How S. Africa, Palestinian struggles are linked. newarab.com This week,

noemail (2024-01-12). India among top 5 global economies and this is due to youth power, which is our greatest strength: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com

TASS (2024-01-12). China's PLA to squash any separatist attempts to attain Taiwan's independence — spokesman. tass.com It is pointed out that the Chinese army "remains on high alert at all times"

Jeff Cohen, Norman Solomon (2024-01-12). Magical Thinking About Biden 2024 Paves the Way for Another Trump Presidency. counterpunch.org An avalanche of polling shows Joe Biden with abysmal approval ratings and grim re-election prospects, but Democratic leaders keep spinning away in dreamland. Even before the Israeli war on Gaza began three months ago, party loyalists were in denial about Biden's unpopularity with key Democratic-leaning constituencies. Now the situation has worsened, with Biden's standing in free-fall among young people as

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Japan's New Intelligence Satellite: A Leap Forward in Surveillance and Disaster Response Technology. medriva.com

UMMID (2024-01-12). 'World that does not know…': Palestinian Journalist calls it a day with telling message. ummid.com Palestinian Journalist Anas Al-Najar Sunday January 07, 2024 announced he was quitting his profession with a telling message for the world which he described "does not know the meaning of empathy or humanity".

Pressenza New York (2024-01-12). Jan. 13 National March on Washington for Gaza. pressenza.com

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). Antibiotic Use and the Rise of Superbugs: A Detailed Study. medriva.com Understanding the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance In a notable effort to understand the complexities of antibiotic resistance, researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, and the University of Cambridge have conducted a high-resolution genetic comparison of bacteria. This study focused on analyzing the impact of antibiotic use on the rise of treatment-resistant…

Staff (2024-01-12). Gaza: More than 100 children being killed daily in 100 days by Israeli bombing say Save the Children. muslimnews.co.uk Nadine Osman London (The Muslim News): More than 10,000 children have been killed by Israeli indiscriminate bombings and ground operations in Gaza in nearly 100 days of war, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, with thousands more missing, presumed buried under rubble, Save the Children said. Jason Lee, Save the Children's Country Director …

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). CoinShares to acquire Valkyrie Funds after US spot bitcoin ETF approval. channelnewsasia.com

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Opérations du HCR au Burundi, Vue d'ensemble, Décembre 2023. reliefweb.int

Karina Nohales (2024-01-12). Constitutional shipwreck for the far right in Chile. internationalviewpoint.org "None of the urgent and heartfelt demands of diverse and broad layers of the population have so far been resolved and met. " | – | / |

newarab (2024-01-12). Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel. newarab.com Turkey is providing documents for a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said that Turkey would continue to provide documents, mostly visual…

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Operation du Burundi: Rapatriés par province de retour (de septembre 2017 à 31 Décembre 2023). reliefweb.int

noemail (2024-01-12). India successfully conducts flight-test of new-generation AKASH missile from Chandipur off Odisha coast: officials. devdiscourse.com

The Independent (2024-01-12). African Catholic Bishops reject Vatican's call for blessing same-sex couples. independent.co.ug Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT |Catholic Bishops throughout Africa have rejected the Vatican's recent proposal to bless same-sex couples. Despite their unwavering commitment to the Pope and the Gospel, Catholic Bishops in Africa united under the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), have collectively responded to a recent Vatican declaration. SECAM was …

latintimes (2024-01-12). Israel To Defend Itself Against Gaza Genocide Case At UN Top Court. latintimes.com Israel will on Friday hit back at what it describes as "atrocious" allegations it is committing "genocide" in Gaza, in a closely watched landmark case before the UN's top court.

noemail (2024-01-12). Israel to counter genocide accusations at World Court. devdiscourse.com Israel will respond on Friday to accusations brought by South Africa at the U.N.'s top court that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide campaign aimed at wiping out the Palestinian population.

Ayanna Amadi (2024-01-12). Revolutionizing Cancer Immunotherapy: Anti-CTLA-4 Nanobodies. medriva.com

latintimes (2024-01-12). India Flexes Maritime Muscles By Boosting Arabian Sea Force. latintimes.com Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say.

Adam M. Lowenstein (2024-01-12). How Fossil Fuels Found Their Influencers. levernews.com

Eric Worrall (2024-01-12). EV Double Decker Bus Catches Fire in London Rush Hour. wattsupwiththat.com Imagine being trapped in London rush hour traffic next to a huge 4500F / 2500C fireball, or even worse, being a passenger trapped on the upper deck of a burning EV.

Gabisile (2024-01-12). Nzimande dismisses news of intention to raise university fees. sanews.gov.za Nzimande dismisses news of intention to raise university fees | Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has dismissed as false, information that he intends to increase university fees for the 2024 academic year. | "The Minister has become aware of the circulation of false and ill-informed suggestions that he as Minister, intends to increase university fees for the 2024 academic year. | "As the Department of Higher Education and Training, we wish to remind the public that the Minister plays absolutely no role in determining the fees of universities," read a statement relea…

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Analysis: Global debt rush sparks hope for strained developing countries. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-01-12). Haaland still out but De Bruyne could start for Man City at Newcastle. channelnewsasia.com

newarab (2024-01-12). Egypt's Azhar supports South Africa's ICJ genocide case. newarab.com

UMMID (2024-01-12). Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term, to be PM for a record 5th time. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Monday January 08, 2024 won the Bangladesh National Elections for a record four consecutive terms and is set to become Prime Minister of the South Asian country for 5th term, another record.

latintimes (2024-01-12). From Hot To Blistering: Bitcoin ETFs Zoom Past $3.5B Following $1B Opening Act. latintimes.com Bitcoin ETFs from financial giants BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale have collectively soared past the $1 billion threshold in trading volumes within the first 30 minutes of market opening.

Cory Sharber (2024-01-12). 76ers player and Philly native Marcus Morris named a 'Hometown Hero'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sixers forward Members of the 76ers cheered on Morris when he celebrated as a "Hometown Hero" at City Hall. Morris, along with his twin brother

BioMed Central (2024-01-12). World: Nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency must be addressed with the same urgency as HIV to end tuberculosis. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: BioMed Central | Madolyn R. Dauphinais,

Steve Bishop (2024-01-12). Development in protected Moreton Bay wetlands fails to demonstrate 'net benefit'. independentaustralia.net

TASS (2024-01-12). Tally of attacks on US bases in Middle East over past three months reaches 130 — Pentagon. tass.com US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder said 53 attacks were against US bases in Iraq and 77 targeted bases in Syria…

latintimes (2024-01-12). Biden Sells Economic Strength, But Voters Aren't Buying Yet. latintimes.com US President Joe Biden has good news to sell on the economy as he seeks reelection in November — but voters don't seem to be buying it.

albawaba (2024-01-12). Paul Thomas Anderson's new film to star Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall. albawaba.com

David Kattenburg (2024-01-12). Israel responds to the charge of genocide: Day 2 of South Africa v. Israel. mondoweiss.net Presenting its case before the International Court of Justice, Israel argued that South Africa's request to end the assault on Gaza was "unconscionable" and a "transparent attempt to abuse the [Genocide] Convention."

The Independent (2024-01-12). Africa's motorcycle taxis on the electric horizon. independent.co.ug Motorcycle taxis are on the rise in various African markets, thanks to low electrification costs and efficiency in last-mile transportation and experts are calling for incentives to accelerate the electrification initiative. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification as electric two- and three-wheelers …

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). World: Rapport mondial 2024 : Bilan annuel de HRW sur les droits humains dans le monde (version abrégée). reliefweb.int

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-12). Tall Tales and Murderous Restraint: Blinken on Gaza and Israel. counterpunch.org The role of the US State Department regarding Israel's continued obliteration of Gaza is becoming increasingly clear. As the actions of the Israeli Defence Forces continue, the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is full of meaningless statements about restraint and control, the protection of civilians, the imperatives of humanitarianism in war. As the war continues, so do

newarab (2024-01-12). South Africa, Israel made their cases at the ICJ. What next. newarab.com Israel and South Africa have each made their cases in public hearings at the South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Israel has conducted indiscriminate bombings, arbitrary killings, and tortured detainees over the course of its onslaught, which has lasted m…

Adam Fishbein (2024-01-12). The IMF Must End Its Hypocrisy on Climate. cepr.net Inter Press Service See article on original site The world faces the existential threat of a climate change crisis, and it is becoming increasingly clear that the latest UN climate summit, COP28 — hosted as it was by the CEO of one of the world's largest oil companies, and filled with a record number of …

UMMID (2024-01-12). Thank You South Africa for filing case against Israeli Genocide at ICJ. ummid.com The peace loving people of the world thank South Africa for its courage! They hope that this significant step is a good initiative to hold Israel accountable for its action and to achieve an immediate ceasefire against the civilians of Palestine.

Evan Jones (2024-01-12). Zionism and the Academy. counterpunch.org The University is a place of questioning, investigation, reason and discovery. The University is corruptible and perennially corrupted, yes, but always open to such endeavors. Zionism has no place in the University — period. Other than as a historical subject and as a pathology for dissection. Political Zionism drove the forging of the state of

Thomas Knapp (2024-01-12). Presidential Immunity: Trump Makes a Good Point Without Meaning To. counterpunch.org "It's the opening of a Pandora's Box," Donald Trump said on January 9, musing on the possibility of a court rejecting his claim that, as a former president, he must enjoy life-long immunity from criminal prosecution for pretty much anything and everything he did while in office. "[I]f I wasn't given immunity, then other presidents

Norman Solomon (2024-01-12). With Attack on Yemen, the U.S. is Shameless: "We Make the Rules, We Break the Rules" counterpunch.org Have you heard the one about the U.S. government wanting a "rules-based international order"? It's grimly laughable, but the nation's media outlets routinely take such claims seriously and credulously. Overall, the default assumption is that top officials in Washington are reluctant to go to war, and do so only as a last resort. The framing

UMMID (2024-01-12). 'A Fraud Act': SC cancels Gujarat govt decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts. ummid.com In a major setback for Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Supreme Court of India Monday January 08, 2024 cancelled the Gujarat government's decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts.

Editor (2024-01-12). US and UK Bomb Dozens of Sites in Yemen. scheerpost.com

TASS (2024-01-12). Erdogan accuses US, Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood'. tass.com The Turkish leader stressed that the Houthis are mounting a successful response…

The Independent (2024-01-12). IEA: 50% more renewable capacity was added in 2023 throughout the whole world. independent.co.ug Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | The world's capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding faster than at any time in the last three decades, giving it a real chance of achieving the goal of tripling global capacity by 2030 that governments set at the COP28 climate change conference last month, the IEA says in a new …

The Independent (2024-01-12). Uganda milk exports double. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's milk production grew by 37 percent to 3.85 billion litres in the year 2022/2023, against the odds like drought in some production areas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries reports that on the other hand, the export value increases by more than half to 264.5 …

latintimes (2024-01-12). Argentine President Javier Milei Invites Pope Francis To Visit Home Country. latintimes.com The president said he believes the pope's trip "will bring fruits of pacification and brotherhood of all Argentines, eager to overcome our divisions and confrontations."

Ayanna Amadi (2024-01-12). Uncovering Hidden Genetic Variants: A New Pathway in Genetic Research and Treatment. medriva.com

sputnikglobe (2024-01-12). Japan Launches H2A Rocket Carrying Spy Satellite. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched an H2A rocket carrying the Kogaku-8 optical satellite from the Tanegashima Space Center on Friday, according to a broadcast by the MBC television station.

The Independent (2024-01-12). Kiplimo off for Sunday's Valencia Road Race. independent.co.ug Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo is set to compete in a 10 km Valencia Road race in Spain on January 14th, 2024. Kiplimo, who also holds the world record for the 21km and is a double Commonwealth Gold medalist, traveled Thursday and is expected to face formidable competition from renowned …

UMMID (2024-01-12). UGC NET December 2023 Result on Jan 10 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the result of UGC NET December 2023 on its official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in on Wednesday January 10, 2024.

WSWS (2024-01-12). New Zealand joins US threats over Red Sea shipping attacks. wsws.org By signing up to the "final warning" issued by the US and 12 other countries to the Houthis, New Zealand is placing itself at the service of US imperialism for a wider regional war, ultimately targeting Iran.

WSWS (2024-01-12). Magistrate court hearing on violent assault on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org While police have visited the crime scene and recorded witness statements they requested more time to obtain hospital medical reports.

WSWS (2024-01-12). Ridley Scott's Napoleon: The problem of representing titanic events. wsws.org As a whole, Scott's film leaves the viewer interested in history none the wiser for the experience.

WSWS (2024-01-12). US presidents can order assassinations—Trump lawyers and Justice Department prosecutors agree. wsws.org When an appeals court judge raised a hypothetical question about Trump's claims of presidential immunity, it set off a revealing discussion.

WSWS (2024-01-12). Google, Amazon start off new year with job cuts, as corporations plan to use AI to slash workforces. wsws.org Over the course of 2024, major corporations are seeking to use the latest advances in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to eliminate vast sections of the workforce.

WSWS (2024-01-12). Respiratory infections rip as Spain's COVID cases rise. wsws.org In Madrid, the Hospital Universitario La Paz, which serves a population in excess of 500,000 people and is one of the largest in Spain by the number of beds, has been forced to suspend operations to make room for new patients.

WSWS (2024-01-12). An appreciation of Comrade Helen Halyard. wsws.org Helen Halyard, a leader of the Socialist Equality Party (US) and the International Committee of the Fourth International for more than half a century, died suddenly on November 28 at the age of 73.

WSWS (2024-01-12). US and UK launch war against Yemen. wsws.org The bombardment is an illegal act of war targeting an oppressed nation that had already been ravaged by a years-long onslaught by Saudi Arabia, backed by the US and its allies.

WSWS (2024-01-12). International Court of Justice hears devastating presentation of Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org On Thursday, lawyers representing the government of South Africa gave an extraordinary presentation to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, arguing that Israel is guilty of perpetrating genocide in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row. aljazeera.com President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). 'Election engineering': Is Pakistan's February vote already rigged? aljazeera.com Even with Pakistan's chequered electoral history, some analysts believe the coming vote might be the most unfree yet.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Ex-ANC chiefs Zuma and Magashule team up ahead of South Africa's elections. aljazeera.com The pair lost their jobs over corruption allegations but recently formed separate parties ahead of voting.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). How the US, UK bombing of Yemen might help the Houthis. aljazeera.com The Yemeni group could gain from a raised domestic and international profile, with a superpower taking them on.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). ICJ genocide case: South Africa's five-point argument against Israel. aljazeera.com Israel will defend itself against South Africa's arguments, from the denial of food and medicines to mass killings.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Israel rejects accusations of genocide in Gaza war at ICJ hearing. aljazeera.com Israel argued that there was a lack of evidence that proves 'genocidal intent' in its war on Gaza.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Will Morocco stay the course on Israel normalisation? aljazeera.com Despite popular anger against Israel, Morocco is unlikely to break up with Tel Aviv, analysts say.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Myanmar's military, ethnic armed groups agree to China-mediated truce. aljazeera.com Both sides agree to cease fighting and not harm residents along Myanmar's northern border with China.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). US opens safety investigation into Boeing after Alaska Airlines blowout. aljazeera.com The FAA probe, which could result in a financial penalty on Boeing, marks an escalation by the agency over the incident.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). World reacts to US, UK attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen. aljazeera.com Here are some of the international reactions to the most recent escalation in the region.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). As a feminist, what I wish for in 2024 is criminal justice reform. aljazeera.com In 2024, I do not want to hear the usual excuse that "rape is almost impossible to convict".

aljazeera (2024-01-12). From a Palestinian in Gaza, thank you South Africa! aljazeera.com We will never forget how you stood by us when even our own brothers turned their backs on us in fear.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). I'm preparing for China's war on Taiwan | Close Up. aljazeera.com This Taiwanese citizen is taking up arms in preparation for what he believes is an imminent Chinese invasion.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). Why is Gen Z rejecting hustle culture and redefining the meaning of work? aljazeera.com Gen Z is redefining what we know today about the workplace as this generation has been rejecting hustle culture.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qatar abuzz with football fever ahead of opening match. aljazeera.com Football shirts dominate shopfronts, predictions rule banter and flags adorn streets ahead of Qatar's Asian Cup opener.

aljazeera (2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the 'sleeping giant' of football, wake up? aljazeera.com As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn't won major titles.

UMMID (2024-01-12). Arab League and counting, SA ICJ Petition against Israeli genocide receives more support. ummid.com In a major setback for the Zionists and their allies, Arab League, a representative body of about two dozen countries – majority of them in the neighbourhood of Israel, has declared support for the South Africa Petition filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Israeli genocide and massacre of Palestinians.

Patrick Theros (2024-01-12). Who's the superpower around here? responsiblestatecraft.org

After his first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996, Bill Clinton vented his fury before his staff about his visitor's apparent presumptions about the balance of power in the bilateral relationship.

newarab (2024-01-12). EU to debate sending naval mission to Red Sea. newarab.com EU countries will discuss next week a plan to set up a The proposal — in the pipeline in Brussels for several weeks — was mooted before US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on…

newarab (2024-01-12). UK-Israel ties shaken over Met Police probe into Gaza crimes. newarab.com A Scotland Yard probe into possible London's Metropolitan Police is asking everyone who has evidence of Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip to come forward as part of the investigation. | The agency recently put up posters in English and Arabic at several British airports, including Heathrow, reading: "If you have been in Israel/Palestinian Territories and have witnessed or been a victim of terrorism, war crimes or…

Nick Harper (2024-01-12). Hardly a surprise, 2023 was hottest year on record. america.cgtn.com A pair of new studies present an alarming picture of the world's rising temperatures. Both confirm 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. | Scientists are warning that the trend will only likely worsen, causing even more extreme weather events. Nick Harper reports.

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-12). Can the ICJ Genocide Hearings Start a New Chapter for Our Oppressed People? commondreams.org

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). République du Burundi: Carte opérationnelle du bureau de la sous-délégation Ruyigi, au 31 Décembre 2023. reliefweb.int

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Chinese auto industry hits milestones in 2023. ecns.cn China's vehicle industry reached milestones in 2023, with record production and sales, according to industry data released on Thursday, paving the way for the country to potentially become the world's largest car exporter.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). BYD gets vessel to ship EVs overseas as automaker leads in fast-growing field. ecns.cn The vessel — BYD Explorer No.1— was built by the Yantai, Shandong province-based company for international ship operator Zodiac Maritime. It was then chartered to BYD by the ship's owner.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China Energy achieves green milestone. ecns.cn China Energy Investment Corp, the world's largest coal miner, achieved a record in installed renewable energy projects last year, as the company accelerated its green energy transition while ensuring domestic energy security.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Chinese innovation leads global display market. ecns.cn Chinese companies are leading the charge at CES 2024 with display technology innovation, showcasing advancements poised to reshape the global market.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Bohai oilfield hits record high in production. ecns.cn China's largest crude oil producer, Bohai oilfield, hit a record in annual crude oil and natural gas production in 2023, with cumulative oil and gas equivalent production exceeding 36.8 million metric tons.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China achieves ultra-high-speed laser image transmission between satellites. ecns.cn Changguang, China's first commercial remote sensing satellite company, successfully conducted the test of China's first ultra-high-speed laser image transmission between satellites with bandwidth up to 100 Gbps on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China sets new bullet train speed targets. ecns.cn China has set targets to complete prototype production of the CR450 EMU-bullet train designed for the top speed of 450 kilometers per hour. Testing was carried out this year, preparing for the train's debut by 2025.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Foreign companies hold positive economic outlook. ecns.cn China will continue to deepen reform and two-way opening-up of its capital market, facilitate cross-border investment and financing, and attract more foreign financial institutions and long-term capital to the country.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Tensions rise on Korean Peninsula. ecns.cn Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have recently been on an upward spiral, creating a standoff, experts say, calling for both neighbors to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Frost-resistant Fuxing deliver passengers winter cheer. ecns.cn Seven Fuxing CR400BF-GZ trains — the smartest and most frost-resistant bullet train model of the Fuxing family — have been assigned to Heilongjiang province to meet the travel needs of passengers from across the country and improve their travel experience.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China's foreign trade up 0.2% in 2023. ecns.cn China's foreign trade of goods went up 0.2 percent year-on-year in 2023 to 41.76 trillion yuan, customs data showed on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Nation ranks among leading innovators. ecns.cn China ranked among the world's leaders in terms of the quantity and quality of technological innovations in the fields of life and health, biopharmaceuticals, new energy and low-carbon technologies, new materials, advanced manufacturing and digital intelligence technologies in 2023.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Targets set for completion of trains traveling at 450 km/h. ecns.cn China has set targets for the completion of the CR450 EMU prototype bullet train designed with a top speed of 450 kilometers per hour, and has already carried out testing this year in preparation for the train's debut in 2025.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China consumer prices drop in Dec. ecns.cn China's consumer prices fell for a third consecutive month in December while factory-gate prices declined at a slower pace, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). First Taiwan compatriot successfully settles in Fujian under new exit-entry services. ecns.cn The first Taiwan compatriot has officially settled in Fujian province following the implementation of ten new optimized exit-entry services on Jan 1. The services are designed to encourage and facilitate Taiwan residents to settle down in Fujian.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China sets new record by producing, selling over 30 mln vehicles in 2023. ecns.cn China produced and sold a total of 30.161 million and 30.094 million vehicles, respectively, in 2023, with year-on-year increases of 11.6 percent and 12 percent. The production and sales volume set a new historical record, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China, U.S. launch climate action working group. ecns.cn China and the United States launched the Working Group on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s via video link on Friday. It was jointly presided over by Xie Zhenhua, China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, and John Kerry, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Repair, archaeological work to start in challenging section of Great Wall. ecns.cn Beijing authorities are set to proceed with repair and archaeological work on one of the most perilous sections of the Great Wall starting from April this year, the Huairou district authority of Beijing has announced.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region reports record tourism revenue in 2023. ecns.cn The tourism industry in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region experienced a remarkable growth in 2023 as revenue and the number of received tourists both reached new historic heights.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). China raises 'serious concerns' over U.S. restrictions, crackdowns as commerce chiefs talk. ecns.cn Wang Wentao raised "serious concerns" over U.S. restrictions on a third-party country's exports of a crucial chipmaking tool to China and crackdowns on Chinese firms, in a phone call with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Chinese satellite firm releases post-earthquake satellite images of Noto Peninsula. ecns.cn The earthquake in the Noto region, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan has caused severe damages to local buildings. Nearby rivers have become turbid, and some sea areas have turned into land.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Construction of world's highest-altitude pumped-storage power station kicks off in Sichuan. ecns.cn Construction of the world's highest-altitude pumped-storage power station kicks off Thursday in Southwest China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Exhibition of Iranian cultural relics kicks off at Palace Museum. ecns.cn The exhibition kicked off on Friday with a total of 216 cultural relics from Iran.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). First sea cargo route from northeast China to India opens. ecns.cn China's first sea cargo route from northeast China to India opened to operation on Thursday, marking the opening of the first direct container ocean line in northeast China and filling the business gap on the freight route.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Wumengshan grand bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway connected. ecns.cn The Wumengshan grand bridge, with a total length of 511.5 meters, has completed the closure of the right section of its main arch on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). World's most powerful solid fueled rocket makes maiden flight. ecns.cn The Gravity 1 rocket, the world's most powerful solid-propellant launch vehicle, makes its maiden flight on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Mountains in mist resemble ink painting. ecns.cn Winter scenery of mist enveloped mountains in Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Cute long-tailed tits frolic on tree. ecns.cn Cute long-tailed tits frolic on a snow-covered tree branch and enjoy berries in Daqing, northeast China's Heilong Province, Jan. 11, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). In Numbers: China's automobile production and sales volume both hit 30m-record. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). In Numbers: China's C919 jetliner flies on new regular route. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Foreigners to enjoy 24-hour visa-free transit through nine major airports in China. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Hong Kong director's TV series Blossoms Shanghai sparks craze in tasting Shanghai cuisine. ecns.cn Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai's first-ever TV series, Blossoms Shanghai, attracted crowds to Huanghe Road and the Fairmont Peace Hotel in search of food and nostalgia.

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Dragon-themed lanterns ready to grace Yuyuan Garden. ecns.cn

Eric Toussaint (2024-01-12). Ernest Mandel, Revolutionary Cuba and Che Guevara. counterpunch.org Introduction The 20th century was marked by victories of social revolutions with a socialist character: in the Czarist Empire in 1917, Yugoslavia in 1945, China in 1949, Vietnam in 1954 and 1975, Cuba in 1959, Algeria in 1962, and Nicaragua in 1979. This sparked major public debates among revolutionaries in these countries over the most

Karen Yamanaka (2024-01-12). Racism deliberately concealed for 100 years. internationalviewpoint.org "However, racism in Japanese society has been deliberately concealed by successive right-wing and conservative governments. Japanese governments have deliberately failed to investigate or even keep proper statistics on the frequent incidents of racial discrimination in Japan. " | – | / |

David Starr (2024-01-12). Israeli youth resist military conscription, oppose Gaza destruction. peoplesworld.org There has been an increase in the number of Israeli youth who are refusing to enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). When an Israeli citizen turns 18, they are obligated to enlist, but there are exceptions: Ultra-Orthodox Jews, for example, can avoid service if they are fully committed to studying the Torah. One factor …

Stephen F. Eisenman (2024-01-12). All Israelis are Jews; All Jews are Israelis: Israel's False Tautology. counterpunch.org

Stephen F. Eisenman (2024-01-12). All Israelis are Jews; All Jews are Israelis: Israel's False Tautology. counterpunch.org

Amos Harel (2024-01-12). Digging in: Hamas isn't giving up, IDF far from achieving its goals. haaretz.com With Netanyahu's far-right allies breathing down his neck, he might cling to a target difficult to achieve — eliminating Hamas — and thereby forgo a more achievable goal: a deal for the hostages…

hindustantimes (2024-01-12). 'Fight With Hamas Complex': IDF Chief Admits Facing 'Many Challenges' In Gaza War | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Army has acknowledged facing many challenges in its war with Hamas. IDF Chief Herzi Halevi admitted that fights with Hamas militants are "complex." The statement comes as Hamas resistance continues to block IDF movement. When the war began in October 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu was confident of "wiping out" Hamas. However, it has been 97 days since the Israeli PM took that pledge, but the fighting is still on.

hindustantimes (2024-01-12). Netanyahu Rips South Africa Over Gaza 'Genocide' Case At ICJ; '…Representing Monsters' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM has accused South Africa of "hypocrisy" after the first day of hearing at the International Court of Justice. Benjamin Netanyahu, slamming South Africa, said they are "representing monsters". Netanyahu remarked that the charge against Israel is proof of the "world turning upside down". Watch for more.

UMMID (2024-01-12). Who exactly is running Israel? Not Netanyahu at least. ummid.com Right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not exactly run Israel. He is more of a manager, and not a very good one at that.

Yossi Verter (2024-01-12). Netanyahu's never-ending tenure is Israel's malignant disease. haaretz.com As Israel approaches Day 100 of its war against Hamas, the government must make the return of the hostages its top priority – even at the cost of a cease-fire ‚ñ The fact that Hamas is dragging Israel to the ICJ – through its diplomatic/legal proxy in Cape Town – underscores how deeply Netanyahu's government is failing on every front…

People's World (2024-01-12). Our first issue — January 13, 1924. peoplesworld.org People's World traces its lineage directly to the Daily Worker newspaper, founded in Chicago in 1924 by communists, socialists, union members, and other activists. Here, for the first time since it rolled off the printing press, we republish in full the first article from that inaugural edition. Written as an editorial, the language is brimming …

Art Shields (2024-01-12). Teapot Dome and Al Capone: The early days of the Daily Worker. peoplesworld.org Art Shields (1898-1988), pioneering working class journalist, was present for the birth of People's World—founded as the Daily Worker—in January 1924. In this article, assembled from reminiscences published in 1969 and 1974, he recalls those early days of the publication and the world into which it was born. I got the best job of my …

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-12). Coca industrialization plant in Bolivia at an advanced stage. plenglish.com La Paz, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The industrialization plant of coca leafs and other medicinal plants hover around 80 percent of its construction in Sacaba, a municipality in Cochabamba, Antonio Quiroz, technical manager of the state-owned company Kokabol, said.

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reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Situation Report – Sri Lanka 12th January 2024 at 0900hrs. reliefweb.int

Dan La Botz (2024-01-12). Will Trump Be Disqualified from Running for Office? internationalviewpoint.org It seems like this will be a rerun of 2020, Trump v. Biden. Still, much could change in this new year, 2024 in the court cases and in the social movements. | – | / |

Dan La Botz (2024-01-12). Biden and Trump Accuse Each other of Ending American Democracy. internationalviewpoint.org "Trump continues to lead other candidates in the Republican primary by as much as 30 points and the latest polls show Trump and Biden neck and neck." | – | / |

reliefweb.int (2024-01-12). Situation du Burundi: Réfugiés Burundais dans la région (au 31 Décembre 2023). reliefweb.int

geo.tv (2024-01-12). Taiwan election: Massive rallies conclude amid China's warning against independence. geo.tv Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party seeks a third term with Vice President Lai Ching-te as its candidate…

latintimes (2024-01-12). Ahead Of Inauguration, Guatemala Court Shields VP-elect From Arrest. latintimes.com Guatemala's highest court issued an order Thursday shielding vice president-elect Karin Herrera from arrest amid rumors she could be detained in a move that would derail her inauguration and that of president-elect Bernardo Arevalo this weekend.

The Independent (2024-01-12). Ugandan association of oil and gas service providers urged to raise standards. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Association of Oil and Gas Providers in Uganda has warned that it is not easy for Ugandans to supply the sector. Association of Uganda Oil and Gas Service Providers (AUGOS) Vice Chairman, Dennis Kamurasi says while one can be excited about winning the bid, trouble comes when it …

Rabah Arkam (2024-01-12). Berber New Year 2974: Yennayer symbol of identity and resistance. pressenza.com The Berber New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated by the ´Amazigh people ª in a spirit of joy and sharing in different regions of North Africa but also in the Canary Islands of the European continent and in sub-Saharan countries which remain attached to this centuries-old tradition and Berber culture. | The word Yennayer is composed of ´yen ª, which means ´first ª, and ´ayer ª (or ayyur), which means ´month ª. It corresponds to the first day of the agrarian calendar used by the Berbers for several centuries, itself corresponding to the Julian calendar adopted in N…

marketing (2024-01-12). How Dangerous Are Conspiracy Theories? Listen To Part Five Of Our Expert Guide #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Conspiracy theories might be entertaining but they can also be dangerous. Sadly, what often starts off as a bit of fun can turn sour quite quickly even if it's …

marketing (2024-01-12). Socially Isolated People Have Differently Wired Brains And Poorer Cognition New Research #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it's because the human brain …

marketing (2024-01-12). 'Cognitive Immobility' When You're Mentally Trapped In A Place From Your Past #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you have moved from one country to another, you may have left something behind be it a relationship, a home, a feeling of safety or a sense of belonging. Because of …

marketing (2024-01-12). How Could The Big Bang Arise From Nothing? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) READER QUESTION: My understanding is that nothing comes from nothing. For something to exist, there must be material or a component available, and for them to be …

marketing (2024-01-12). James Mccune Smith: New Discovery Reveals How First African American Doctor Fought For Women's Rights In Glasgow #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) James McCune Smith was the first African American to receive a medical doctorate from a university. Born in 1813 to a poor South Carolina runaway slave who had escaped …

marketing (2024-01-12). Five Of The Best New Crime Novels To Read This Autumn (And One Golden Oldie) #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As the nights draw in and we spend more time indoors, autumn can be a good time to get stuck into the literary world's latest murder mysteries. And the last few months …

marketing (2024-01-12). I Won A Bafta With My Iphone After Struggling To Re-Enter The Industry As A Mother #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) I'm just back from The Venice Film Festival. When I was last there, pre-pandemic in 2019, I had a virtual reality project, The Waiting Room in competition. When I posed …

marketing (2024-01-12). Abdulrazak Gurnah: What You Need To Know About The Nobel Prize-Winning Author #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Abdulrazak Gurnah has been awarded the 2021 Nobel prize for literature . The Tanzanian novelist, who is based in the UK, was awarded the prize for his uncompromising and …

marketing (2024-01-12). Invisible Lives: Where Are All The Older Women In Film And TV? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As a female actor in my mid 50s I've never felt more invisible, neither have I felt angrier. There are few parts out there for women my age and as much as there are some …

marketing (2024-01-12). How 9/11 Changed Cinema #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) One of the most common responses to the events of September 11 2001, both among witnesses on the scene and more distant commentators, was that the destruction of the …

marketing (2024-01-12). Barbara Hanrahan: An Australian Feminist Artist You Need To Know #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A palpable cast of women inhabit Barbara Hanrahan's oeuvre, joined frequently by their daddys , sweethearts, valentines and husbands. | Given her father died the day …

marketing (2024-01-12). No Time To Die: The Problem With Bond Villains Having Facial Disfigurements #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As the 25th James Bond film No Time to Die hits the cinemas, we are once again reminded of the way that disability is depicted negatively in Hollywood films. The new …

marketing (2024-01-12). Why Food Is Such A Powerful Symbol In Political Protest #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Food is a hot issue in today's activism. Last year, UK climate group Just Stop Oil hurled tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers at the National Gallery in London. …

6abc digital staff (2024-01-12). Suspect arrested in 2022 mass shooting that injured 9 people in Philadelphia. whyy.org This story originally appeared on One person has been arrested in connection with the 2022 mass shooting that left nine people injured It happened around 10: 42 p.m. on November 5, 2022, near the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny avenues. | Police say multiple shooters exited a black vehicle and fire…

albawaba (2024-01-12). Houthi attacks Hit Tesla! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In response to the recent armed conflicts in the Red Sea affecting shipping routes between Europe and Asia, electric car manufacturer Tesla has announced a temporary suspension of production at its Berlin factory for two weeks.The disruptions in the supply chain caused by the ongoing armed conflicts and consequent shifts in shipping routes have impacted Tesla's production in Germany. The company stated that due to prolonged shipping times causing gaps in the supply chain, it is compelled to suspend vehicle production at the Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, excluding a few regions, from January 29 to…

Gabisile (2024-01-12). SASSA clarifies report on 74 000 deceased ghost accounts. sanews.gov.za SASSA clarifies report on 74 000 deceased ghost accounts | The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it has noted the story aired on the SABC news channel, which stated that over 74 000 deceased recipients were wrongly paid by the agency. | This was revealed by Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, in a written reply to a parliamentary question. | The agency said that its fraud and compliance unit is addressing corruption. | "As much as we are aware of some corrupt activities taking place which our fraud and compliance unit is dealing with daily, as SASSA we can confirm that the majority of this…

Kathleen Wallace (2024-01-12). When the Colonized Say "Never Again" They Mean It. counterpunch.org The most important moments in history can slip by with little fanfare at the time, only in retrospect do we see the fullness of change created in some of these pivotal twinklings of human existence. This week marks one of those episodes that will likely be viewed upon historically as the time it all started

UMMID (2024-01-12). Maldivian Minister terms fake reports of his suspension from cabinet. ummid.com Amid a flood of reports in the Indian media that the Maldives government has suspended some deputy ministers over social media posts derogatory to PM Modi, Hassan Zihan, Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil, termed 'fake news' reports claiming his suspension from the cabinet.

UMMID (2024-01-12). South Korea imposes ban on dog meat industry. ummid.com South Korea's National Assembly Tuesday January 09, 2024 voted to ban the dog meat industry in what animal campaigners at Humane Society International, Korea called "history in the making."

Zara Nwosu (2024-01-12). The Power of Support: How the NHS Lifeline Transforms Veterans' Mental Health. medriva.com Struggling with his mental health, a Gloucestershire veteran reached out to the NHS, and the help he received dramatically transformed his life. He is not alone. Many veterans face significant mental health challenges, and reaching out for help can be particularly difficult. However, the story of this brave veteran highlights the importance and impact of…

Pressenza New York (2024-01-12). Why The Two-State Solution Is The Only Viable Option To The Exclusion Of Any Other. pressenza.com Although the two-state solution has been all along the only viable option that best serves Israel's national security and political interests and meets the Palestinians' national aspiration for statehood, the Israel-Hamas war has only reaffirmed that there is no other option. | By Alon Ben-Meir | The Israel-Hamas war has reignited discussions over a two-state solution as an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Those who closely monitor the conflict and consider its history, the psychological mindset of both peoples and their affinity and mutual claims to the same land, cannot escape the conclusion that a two-…

newarab (2024-01-12). Football used to promote vaccine drive in northwest Syria. newarab.com The final whistle of a month-long The knock-out tournament organised, by the

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Ajeyo Basu (2024-01-12). Ahead of election, Taiwan expects incoming government to face pressure from China. firstpost.com According to two senior government officials, Taiwan's administration anticipates that China would try to exert pressure on its future president following Saturday's elections by, among other things, conducting military drills close to the island this spring. | According to Taiwanese officials who briefed reporters under condition of anonymity, Beijing's military and economic pressure on Taiwan's future leader is certain to rise regardless of which candidate wins the election. | Under the watchful eye of a more assertive China, which has declared the election a choice between "peace and war," Taiwan will cast bal…

Ajeyo Basu (2024-01-12). China suffers first export drop in seven years with 4.6% fall in 2023. firstpost.com China's exports fell by 4.6 percent to $3.38 trillion in 2023 from $3.59 trillion in 2022, according to data that China's customs administration, the General Administration of Customs, released on Friday. Its exports have decreased for the first time in the previous seven years. | China's annual total imports decreased to $2.5 trillion in 2023 from 2022, a 5.5% decrease. In 2022, the overall value of imports amounted at $2.7 trillion, the paper added. | The information was released just a few weeks after Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged on New Year's Eve that the country's economy is experiencing challen…

Ajeyo Basu (2024-01-12). Pakistan: Baloch group slams government repression, urges global support. firstpost.com The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), which is leading the protest in Islamabad, has requested foreign assistance out of fear of state-sponsored violence. | The Balochistan Post claims that the leaders of the BYC asserted that a sit-in organized by the government, comprising individuals allegedly affiliated with "state-sponsored death squads," is resisting their protest. | They asserted that the goal of these squad members is to intimidate the protesters, highlighting the psychological repercussions on the sit-in participants and the need for counseling. | Speaking to the media on Wednesday at the Islamabad Press…

Isha Mehrotra (2024-01-12). From Brunei with Love: The royal romance of Prince Abdul Mateen and his commoner bride. firstpost.com Brunei's royal wedding is the talk of the town. Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia's "most eligible bachelors", is now off the market. The 32-year-old prince of the oil-rich sultanate married his commoner (non-royal) fiancée Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic, 29, Thursday (11 January) as part of a grandiose 10-day celebration that began on 7 January. | The male-only Islamic marriage ceremony took place inside the gold-domed Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan. | Let's take a closer look at the royal couple and their love story. | Who are Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah? | Pri…

Mehul Reuben Das (2024-01-12). Apple Vision Pro will have a 'limited drop,' sell out quickly, within minutes, says analyst. firstpost.com Apple's new wearable computer, the Apple Vision Pro, might sell out quickly after its release next month, according to an analyst. The company recently shared that the headset will be in US stores on February 2, following a two-week preordering period. | The pricey mixed reality device will operate on a new system called visionOS, designed for immersive experiences on the Apple Vision Pro. | Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that Apple plans to produce 60,000 to 80,000 units for the initial shipment of the Apple Vision Pro. Due to the limited supply, Kuo predicts a rapid sell-out shortly after the device's launch on…

Mehul Reuben Das (2024-01-12). Best phones under Rs 10,000 (Jan 2024): Realme Narzo N55, Poco M5 to Motorola G32. firstpost.com It's the new year and the time for new smartphone lists starting with a budget of Rs 10,000. The hangover of the sale season lingers on and we still have some good deals in this budget too. Yet again, we have managed to find five very good handsets with at least 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage under 10K. What's more, all the phones in this list flaunt at least a 50MP main camera, and the majority of them have Full HD displays too. Time to meet the top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000 this month. | Best phones to buy under Rs 10,000 in India | Motorola G32 | The Motorola G32 is the only phone with 8GB RAM on this…

Mehul Reuben Das (2024-01-12). Bitcoin ETFs go viral, US investors trade about $4.6bn worth of cryptos on first day of trading. firstpost.com US-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a remarkable debut with approximately $4.6 billion worth of shares traded on the first day of trading, as reported by LSEG data. | Eleven spot bitcoin ETFs, including offerings from major players like BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, began trading, marking a significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry. | Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity dominated trading volumes on the launch day, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The green light from the US Securities and Exchang…

Mehul Reuben Das (2024-01-12). Oppo Reno 11 5G series launched in India, check pricing, specifications and other details. firstpost.com Oppo has officially launched the Reno 11 series in the Indian market. The series comprises two models — the Oppo Reno 11 and the Reno 11 Pro. | Notably, the Pro+ variant is absent this year, leaving fans curious about the company's decision. | Priced competitively in the under Rs 40,000 segment, the new Oppo 5G phones enter a market already teeming with compelling options. | Oppo Reno 11 Pro, Oppo Reno 11: Key Specifications | The Indian versions of the Oppo Reno 11 series deviate slightly in terms of specifications. The standard model is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, while the Pro variant boa…

Mehul Reuben Das (2024-01-12). Poco X6 series launched in India, check pricing, specifications and other details. firstpost.com Poco, a leading smartphone manufacturer, has announced the release of its latest X6 series today, introducing two innovative devices: the Poco X6 and the Poco X6 Pro. Both smartphones share similar specifications but are distinguished by the processors powering them. | The Poco X6 Pro is equipped with the Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor, while the Poco X6 is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. Noteworthy is the pre-installed Android 14 with HyperOS, eliminating the need for over-the-air updates. | Poco X6 Pro launch: Cutting-Edge Features | The Poco X6 Pro is a flagship smartphone boasting a 6.67…

Prakriti Jash (2024-01-12). Myanmar rebel alliance agrees to ceasefire with military junta. firstpost.com According to some of the parties involved, a rebel group in northern Myanmar has reached a truce with the governing military during discussions mediated by China. This comes after months of planning an attack that threatened to erode the junta's hold on power. | Since late October, the military, which deposed an elected government in 2021, has been engaged in combat with a coalition of forces from ethnic minorities seeking to oust it from control of their territories. There has been a lot of bloodshed, especially along China's northern border. | The united offensive, supported by a parallel pro-democracy, civilia…

Sonam Chauhan (2024-01-12). China vows to 'smash independence plots' as thousands to rally for Taiwan elections. firstpost.com Tens of thousands are expected to gather on Friday for final rallies in Taiwan ahead of crucial presidential and parliamentary polls even as China's defense ministry issued a warning, stating its intention to "smash any Taiwan independence plots." | Taiwan, an island neighboring China, has witnessed democratic success since its inaugural direct presidential election in 1996, marking the end of a lengthy struggle against authoritarian rule and martial law. | The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), advocating for Taiwan's distinct identity and rejecting China's territorial claims, aims for a third term with…

Sonam Chauhan (2024-01-12). 'President Paul Kagame is a bad neighbour': Burundi closes its border with Rwanda, deports Rwandans. firstpost.com The Minister of Internal Affairs in Burundi on Thursday declared the suspension of diplomatic relations with Rwanda and said that the country has decided to close its border and expel Rwandan citizens. | The minister asserted that these measures were taken in response to allegations of Rwanda's support for a rebel group responsible for attacks on Burundi. | "(Rwandan President) Paul Kagame is a bad neighbour … We have suspended all relations with him until he comes to his senses. He is harboring criminals who are destabilising Burundi," Associated Press quoted Internal Affairs Minister Martin Niteretse as sayin…

Sonam Chauhan (2024-01-12). To counter China, US must urgently reform Pentagon, says first-of-its-kind report. firstpost.com A senior US defence department official on Thursday issued a warning emphasising the urgent need for reform within the extensive Pentagon system if the US aims to effectively address the "pacing challenge" posed by Beijing. | The organisation is known for its lengthy decision-making processes, sluggish weapons development, and a tendency to over-design items that could be produced more cost-effectively by private companies. | According to a South China Morning Post report, the US on Thursday released its first National Industrial Defence Strategy, acknowledging that a declining industrial base, supply-chain const…

Umang Sharma (2024-01-12). Will it be a Boeing or Airbus flight? More fliers check plane models when booking trips. firstpost.com A recent midair cabin blowout of a new Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing jet has instilled immense fear among travelers, so much so that they have started checking the model of an aircraft before booking the flights. | A report by Reuters cited Booking Holdings-owned Kayak saying it has seen a spike in the use of a filter on its website that enables travelers to screen by plane model following 5 January, 2024 incident. | Last Friday, when the 737 MAX 9 jetliner departed in Portland, Ore., a door plug — an exit sealed with a panel rather than used as a door — blew out about halfway down the fuselage of t…

Editor (2024-01-12). There Were Five Exonerations in the First Week of the Year. scheerpost.com

Ron Jacobs (2024-01-12). Gaza in Art, Anguish and Anger. counterpunch.org There are no words evocative enough to describe the horror of what is taking place in Gaza. The constant bombardment, the forced displacement of millions from their homes, the intentional destruction of hospitals and schools; the ethnic cleansing of a population, the mass murder and the defiant rejection of calls for a ceasefire by the

Guest Blogger (2024-01-12). Germany's Soaking Wet Drought…Helmholtz Drought Monitor Insists Drought Persists. wattsupwiththat.com Disconnected from reality: Despite heavy winter rains, flooding and DWD data, Germany's Helmholtz Institute insists parts of Germany are "extremely dry".

Guest Blogger (2024-01-12). "Green" Weaponization in Missouri: Ameren vs. Ratepayers, Taxpayers. wattsupwiththat.com Ameren is a willing participant, as they stand to get seven times (or more) the rate base from a renewables program as compared to continued operation of fossil-fueled power plants such as (but not limited to) Rush Island.

Editor (2024-01-12). 'The Evidence of Genocide Is Not Only Chilling, It Is Also Overwhelming and Incontrovertible'. scheerpost.com

Robert Hunziker (2024-01-12). The State of Capitalism's Climate System. counterpunch.org Three years ago, 15,000 scientists declared a climate emergency by signing onto a State of the Climate Report. That signing led to annual updates, for example, the most recent version: The 2023 State of the Climate Report: Entering Uncharted Territory, Bioscience, vol. 73, issue 12, December 2023, Oxford Academic (aka: "The Report"). The initial paragraph

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Xi reaffirms close ties with Bangladesh. ecns.cn China has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger political mutual trust and further alignment in development strategies with Bangladesh, as the reelection of the nation's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth consecutive term bolstered expectations for elevated bilateral ties.

Staff (2024-01-12). Díaz-Canel: En Cuba hay suficiente dignidad, talento y voluntad. cubadebate.cu Cada nueva medida se va a aplicar en el momento en que estén creadas las condiciones, afirmó el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, durante su visita, en la tarde de este jueves, al municipio artemiseño de Bahía Honda.

UN Verification Mission in Colombia (2024-01-12). Representante Especial del Secretario General y Jefe de la Misión de Verificación de la ONU en Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, resaltoÃÅ los claros vínculos entre la implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz. reliefweb.int Country: Colombia | Source: UN Verification Mission in Colombia | Representante Especial del Secretario General y Jefe de la Misión de Verificación de la ONU en Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, resaltoÃÅ los claros vínculos entre la implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz y las iniciativas de diálogo con otros actores armados | Nueva York, 11 de enero de 2024. En la presentación del más reciente informe del Secretario General de la ONU sobre Colombia, que abarca el periodo entre el 27 de septiembre y el 26 de diciembre de 2023, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Representante Especial del Secretario General (SRSG…

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-01-12). Firman acuerdo para retirar minas a la deriva en mar Negro. telesurtv.net Türkiye, Rumania y Bulgaria, signatarios del acuerdo, declararon que dicha herramienta asegurará mayor seguridad de la navegación.

teleSUR, MER (2024-01-12). Presidente venezolano destaca importancia de la unidad. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseveró que ellos han sellado un juramento que "los enemigos no han entendido ni podrán entender jamás".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-01-12). Israel asesina nueve palestinos en Rafah, Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La Sociedad de la Media Luna Roja Palestina informó que los servicios sanitarios trasladaron a los heridos al hospital Al Najjar.

teleSUR- lvm, MS (2024-01-12). Docentes realizarán marcha por salarios dignos en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El artículo 33 de la Ley de la Carrera Docente señala que "el salario de los educadores se fijará teniendo en cuenta el cargo, con revisiones periódicas no mayores de tres años".

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-01-12). Naciones del Consenso de Brasilia rechazan violencia en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El mecanismo de integración señaló que unirá esfuerzos para enfrentar coordinadamente la violencia regional.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-01-12). Temporal deja sin electricidad a más de 125.000 usuarios en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Las afectaciones hicieron que en la capital, Asunción y en la región metropolitana se activara el protocolo de emergencia "Código Amarillo".

teleSUR, JDO (2024-01-12). Incendio provocado deja dos fallecidos al noroeste de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Durante la noche de este miércoles hubo otros incidentes vinculados al clima de violencia y zozobra que enfrenta la nación suramericana.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-01-12). Profesionales de salud se movilizan en Andalucía, España. telesurtv.net Asimismo la UGT y CCOO exigieron a la Consejería de Salud un plan inmediato de refuerzo de plantillas que evite estas situaciones de desbordamiento continuo.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-12). Arabia Saudita pide "moderación" tras bombardeos en Yemen. telesurtv.net El reinado árabe condenó los ataques de su aliado estratégico Estados Unidos a la par que pidió el cese de los ataques a barcos mercantes por parte de los hutíes.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-12). China se pronuncia tras acciones de Occidente sobre Yemen. telesurtv.net El gigante asiático se mostró preocupado por las acciones violentas que ponen en peligro el comercio en la zona del mar Rojo.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-12). Rusia solicita reunión en la ONU por los ataques en Yemen. telesurtv.net El gobierno de Rusia señaló directamente a Estados Unidos y al Reino Unido e instó a que a través del Consejo de Seguridad expliquen lo sucedido en el país árabe.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-01-12). Militares de EE.UU. se preparan para intervenir en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Departamento de Estado Matthew Miller resaltó en una conferencia de prensa que Ecuador sufre "niveles atroces de violencia y terrorismo a manos de elementos narcocriminales".

Staff (2024-01-12). El pulso de las olas: Instantáneas bordeando la costa (I). cubadebate.cu El día 3 de enero partimos rumbo al poblado de Boca de Banes con el objetivo de comenzar a contar las historias que pudiéramos encontrar en 10 localidades costeras del norte del occidente cubano.Muchas han sido las historias con las cuales chocamos, pero también muchas fueron las imágenes. En esta galería quisiéramos sacar algunas de esas que no formaron parte del texto original pero que de alguna forma retratan el pueblo, hablan de él y de su gente.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-12). Irán rechaza los ataques perpetrados por Occidente contra Yemen. telesurtv.net Para la República Islámica de Irán estos ataques contra posiciones hutíes son una "infracción de la soberanía y la integridad territorial" de Yemen.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN (2024-01-12). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 95 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-01-12). AN de Venezuela pide investigar fondos de sector opositor para campañas. telesurtv.net Parlamento crea Comisión Especial para la investigación de las y los activistas políticos de oposición por delitos en contra de los bienes de Venezuela.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-01-12). Experta insta a atender causas multifactoriales de violencia en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Entre las principales figuran el aumento del crimen trasnacional, el debilitamiento institucional y el abandono de políticas públicas y de prevención, en particular hacia los jóvenes.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-01-12). Inflación registra alza del 25,5% en diciembre de 2023 en Argentina. telesurtv.net El nivel general del Índice de precios al consumidor registró un alza mensual de 25,5 por ciento en diciembre y acumuló un incremento de 211,4 por ciento en los doce meses de 2023…

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-01-12). Suben a 178 los penitenciarios retenidos en cárceles de Ecuador. telesurtv.net 158 de los retenidos son Agentes de Seguridad Penitenciarios (ASP) y los otros 20 son miembros de personal de servicio administrativo.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-01-12). Denuncian ataque aéreo del Reino Unido y EE.UU. contra Yemen. telesurtv.net Reino Unido y Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) iniciaron contra objetivos de las milicias hutíes en al menos cuatro provincias yemeníes…

newarab (2024-01-12). Tesla pauses German factory production amid Red Sea attacks. newarab.com The electric vehicle maker said in a statement Thursday night that its factory near Berlin, which makes Model Y vehicles and batteries, will pause from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-01-12). OCHA eleva a más de 6 millones los desplazados en Sudán. telesurtv.net Más de 1,3 millones han salido huyendo por las fronteras de Sudán, hacia otras naciones de la región.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-01-12). Exigen uso obligatorio de mascarillas en algunos hospitales de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El grupo hospitalario Johns Hopkins comunicó a sus pacientes mediante un correo electrónico la obligatoriedad del uso de la mascarilla.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-12). CIJ continúa audiencia contra Israel por genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net El equipo legal israelí respondió a las acusaciones hechas por Sudáfrica sobre el patrón genocida del Estado Sionista.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-01-12). Irán incauta petrolero estadounidense en el mar de Omán. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios iraníes, el buque navegaba bajo bandera de las Islas Marshall con 19 tripulantes a bordo.

Staff (2024-01-12). Primer bailarín Dani Hernández designado como nuevo director de la Escuela Nacional de Ballet. cubadebate.cu El Primer Bailarín es considerado entre las figuras cimeras del Ballet a nivel mundial, fue formado bajo la guía de Fernando Alonso, Ramona de Saá, Mirta Hermida, entre otros importantes maestros.

Brenda Norrell (2024-01-12). Havasupai Water and Existence Threatened by New Uranium Mining on at Grand Canyon. indybay.org Havasupai said their worst fears have come true, and now Energy Fuels is extracting toxic uranium, violating their sacred place, threatening their water source and jeopardizing their existence. "As Guardians of the Grand Canyon, we the Havsuw 'Baaja, the Havasupai Tribe, have opposed uranium mining in and around our Reservation and the Grand Canyon since time immemorial. We do this to protect our people, our land, our water, our past, our present and our future."

Angela (2024-01-12). Friday 1/12: Webinar: South Africa's Historic Case for Gaza at the Hague: What is Next? indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Virtual Debrief: South Africa v. Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-01-12). Saturday 1/13: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-12). Wednesday 1/17: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-12). Friday 1/19: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-01-12). Wednesday 1/17: Action: Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org

Dr Teresa Palmer (2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Barriers to Deeply Affordable Housing: What can we do? indybay.org Zoom only: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwd=Tzh1YVh5SE9mdWkzdjI2clZrVEczdz09 | MEETING ID: 864 6575 2525; PASS CODE: 465295 | PHONE IN: 699-900 9128 US (SAN JOSE)…

FRSO San Jose (2024-01-12). Saturday 1/13: San Jose: No U.S. War in Yemen! indybay.org San Jose City Hall plaza | 200 E Santa Clara St | San Jose, CA 95113…

Norman Solomon (2024-01-12). With Attack on Yemen, the U.S. Is Shameless. indybay.org "We Make the Rules, We Break the Rules"

Abu Ilyas al Bibi (2024-01-12). Fake Chaos: "Fauda" – the so-called organization of Palestinian anarchists. indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

Angela (2024-01-12). Friday 1/12: Webinar: Guantanamo, Where Do We Go From Here? indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-01-12). Thursday 1/11: Santa Clara County Human Rights Commission Meeting. indybay.org County Government Center (in auditorium) | 70 W Hedding St | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Sacramento: Press Conference & Symbolic Die-In. indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA‚ÄÇ…

Be A Hero (2024-01-12). Sunday 1/14: Be A Hero: Memorial for Ady Barkan, Activist Health Care for All & Disability Rights. indybay.org Virtual remembrance | RSVP: https://rememberingady.com/…

Catherine Crockett (2024-01-12). Wednesday 1/10: MLK Day March and Celebration in Seaside, CA. indybay.org Monterey County Department of Social Services, 1281 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Committee (2024-01-12). Saturday 1/13: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Library | 150 E San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…

indybay (2024-01-12). Thursday 1/18: Animal Rights Rally and March for Free Palestine. indybay.org Sproul Plaza, Berkeley…

Nom De Plume (2024-01-12). Open Letter To UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ and Berkeley City Council. indybay.org This is an open letter to the Chancellor of UC Berkeley and the Berkeley City Council. Feel free to copy and email or fax this to them. Or print it out and give it to them in person.

Occupella, Women's March mobilization (2024-01-12). Saturday 1/20: Bigger Than Roe! Women's March Singing Rally w/ Occupella. indybay.org In front of the old Oaks Theater | 1875 Solano Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94707…

Angela (2024-01-12). Friday 1/12: Palo Alto: Silent Vigil for Peace. indybay.org 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…

Angela (2024-01-12). Monday 1/15: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace: Connecting Struggles. indybay.org

Justice For All (2024-01-12). Attention All Palestinians : Submit Your Cases To The ICC. indybay.org ùêìùê°ùêû ùêéùêüùêüùê¢ùêúùêû ùê®ùêü ùê≠ùê°ùêû ùêèùê´ùê®ùê¨ùêûùêúùê&AEli…

Catherine Crockett (2024-01-12). Monday 1/15: MLK Day March and Celebration in Seaside. indybay.org Monterey County Department of Social Services, 1281 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955…

Jeff Cohen, Norman Solomon (2024-01-12). Magical Thinking About Joe Biden in 2024. indybay.org Paving the way for another Trump presidency…

Piedmont Anti-Racism, Diversity Committee (2024-01-12). Monday 1/15: 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. indybay.org Alan Harvey Theater | 800 Magnolia Ave | Piedmont, CA 94611…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-01-12). Italia: Carta abierta contra el genocidio en Palestina. indybay.org Italia, 8 de diciembre de 2023 | ARTES ITALIANAS UNIDAS PARA PALESTINA: Carta abierta contra el genocidio en Palestina…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-01-12). Ecuador: Salud en tiempos de guerra. indybay.org Ecuador: Salud en tiempos de guerra | ALAMES (AsociAción Latinoamericana de Medicina Social)…

repostt (2024-01-12). KPFA's Management Pushing Pro-Imperialist Propaganda Says Former KPFA Supporter. indybay.org KPFA management according to a former supporter is pushing pro-war and pro-imperialist propaganda on the air with some of their programmers like Ian Masters who puts out CIA talking points. He also includes KPFA's Chris Welch who argued that supporting a ceasefire in Gaza would be supporting Hamas. | The former supporter also criticized the manager's survey for not allowing comments from the listeners and members.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-01-12). Western Empire Bombs Yemen To Protect Israel's Genocide Operations In Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au

APR editor (2024-01-11). South Africa's genocide case against Israel over Gaza 'chilling' in detail. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report South Africa has accused Israel of "genocidal intent" over its war on the besieged enclave Gaza Strip, and pleaded with judges at the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an interim order demanding Israel halt its military offensive in the embattled territory, reports Middle East Eye. South African lawyer Adila…

contact (2024-01-11). Israeli newspaper: Israeli army ordered the killing of Israeli civilians and soldiers Oct 7. israelpalestinenews.org The Israeli military implemented the "Hannibal Directive" during Hamas' attack Oct. 7 attack, killing some of its own civilians & soldiers according to an investigation by Israel's leading newspaper, which will be published in full on January 12…

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TASS (2024-01-11). First reactor of Akkuyu NPP to be started this year —Turkey's Energy Minister. tass.com The Akkuyu NPP is the first nuclear power plant in Turkey, which is constructed by the Russian state corporation Rosatom…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). UK Mulls Building New Major Nuclear Power Plant. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom is considering the construction of a major new nuclear power plant to reinforce the country's energy independence and resilience to price volatility, the UK government announced on Thursday.

George Beebe (2024-01-11). Russia's upper hand puts US-Ukraine at a crossroads. responsiblestatecraft.org

Russian progress in the Ukraine war is pushing the United States toward a painful choice. If we want a prosperous Ukraine with a viable path toward liberal governance and European Union membership, we will have to concede that it cannot be a NATO or U.S. ally, and that this neutral Ukraine must have verifiable limits on the types and quantities of weapons it may hold. If we refuse to agree to those terms, Russia will quite probably turn Ukraine into a dysfunctional wreck incapable of rebuilding itself, allying with the West, or constituting a military threat to Russia. Russian progress is not yet evident…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Ukraine Claims to Hold Talks With NATO on Using Alliance Ships to 'Protect' Black Sea Routes. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine is holding talks with its Western partners on the deployment of NATO ships to guard temporary corridors in the Black Sea, Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa said.

Charles Pierson (2024-01-11). Biden's $582 Million Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia. Can It Be Blocked? counterpunch.org On December 24, 2023, the Biden Administration announced a $582 million arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Three Congressional resolutions aim at blocking the sale. S.Res. 109,[1] which Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT) introduced on March 15, 2023, invokes a little-used section of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.[2] Section 502B bars the US

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Baltic States Join Ukraine in Seeking to Draw NATO Into Open Conflict With Russia. sputnikglobe.com Estonia's President Alar Karis has spurred Ukraine to further use weapons supplied by Western sponsors to attack deep into Russian territory.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). US Recognizes Gaza Facing Real Food Security Issues – White House. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States acknowledges that Gaza residents are suffering from real food security issues amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Thursday.

SAM (2024-01-11). The Ukraine War Is At A Crossroads; Will The U.S. Face Reality? progressivehub.net GEORGE BEEBE AND ANATOL LIEVEN | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). Every U.S. Senator Has Taken AIPAC Money. informationclearinghouse.blog AIPAC's influence is evident in U.S. senators' support for Israel. By Bill Astore Courtesy of OpenSecrets.org, I saw a chart on AIPAC contributions to U.S. senators that showed that all 100 senators have taken AIPAC money. Leading the way are senate "giants" like Mitch McConnell (nearly two million dollars) and Chuck Schumer (roughly $1.7 million). …

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-01-11). EcoWaste Coalition Bares New List of 31 Lead-Containing Spray Paints. pressenza.com 11 January 2024, Quezon City. With the start of the New Year, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition again reminded consumers to steer clear of aerosol paints containing lead, a hazardous chemical banned in the manufacture of paints and similar surface coatings to protect human health and the environment. | The reminder was prompted by the group's discovery of 31 more spray paint products representing 12 brands, which have been verified to contain lead above the legal limit of 90 parts per million (ppm). | Before 2023 ended, the group submitted 31 bright-colored paint products to SGS, a global testing compa…

UN Security Council (2024-01-11). Nigeria: Rapport du Secrétaire général sur les activités du Bureau des Nations Unies pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel (S/2023/1075). reliefweb.int

UN Security Council (2024-01-11). Nigeria: Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (S/2023/1075) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]. reliefweb.int

mforinoco (2024-01-11). Niger Decides To Nationalize Its Water Sector, Terminates Contract With French Company. orinocotribune.com The French Veolia Group, through its subsidiary Société d'Exploitation des Eaux du Niger, has been providing access to drinking water for the majority of the population of this West African country for more than 22 years. | The Nigerien government has decided to nationalize the operation of its drinking water, ending its contract with the This decis…

reliefweb.int (2024-01-11). Burkina Faso : Mise à jour sur la sécurité alimentaire : L'aide humanitaire reste essentielle pour sauver des vies dans le nord du Burkina Faso, Décembre 2023. reliefweb.int

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). White House Backs Bill on Seizure of Frozen Russian Assets. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The White House supports a bill that would allow the confiscation of Russia's frozen assets and their transfer to Kiev, Bloomberg reported, citing a note from the US National Security Council (NSC) to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Corrupt Ukrainian Commanders Discard Fellow Soldiers on Corpse-Ridden Fields – PoW. sputnikglobe.com The frontline battlefields are littered with the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers, and the Kiev regime's military has not done anything to remove the corpses of their deceased troops strewn across the Zaporozhye front, a Ukrainian soldier Roman Kalinichenko, now a Russian POW, told Sputnik.

TASS (2024-01-11). Tangible growth in volunteers in Russian army forces Kiev to start mobilization — Medvedev. tass.com The politician noted that Ukrainians in the EU countries were also being forcibly mobilized…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Watch Battlegroup Vostok's Tank Crews' Unyielding Defense on Zaporozhye Front. sputnikglobe.com Ukrainian troops have been engaged in a relentless fight against the defense line of Russian forces for over six months, with the Kiev regime falling short of achieving its declared objectives.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Why 1,000 Patriot Missiles Will Go to Europe, Not Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com While Washington says it faces shortages of missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defenses in Ukraine, it has found an opportunity to replenish it and Western Europe's own stockpiles.

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). White House Throws Support Behind Using Frozen Russian Funds to Spend on Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The White House has thrown its support behind legislation that's been introduced in Congress that would allow the use of frozen Russian central bank assets to fund Ukraine, Bloomberg reported. About $300 billion in Russian central bank assets was frozen by the US and its allies after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The idea …

yalensis (2024-01-11). Ukraine War Day #687: The Righteous Among The Nations. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | In lieu of a regular post today, I just have Righteous advocate: ‚ÄÇ"We have proved genocidal intent." | I am not allowing myself to hope that the UN Court will do anything to stop the genocide.‚ÄÇOn…

Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (2024-01-11). Atrocity Alert No. 377: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine. reliefweb.int

noemail (2024-01-11). Ukraine's Zelenskiy says a ceasefire would only benefit Russia. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that a ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine would not lead to political dialogue, and would only benefit Moscow. Speaking to reporters in the Estonian capital Tallinn during a wider tour of the Baltic region, Zelenskiy said any pause would risk allowing Russia to re-group and boost its supply of munitions "and we will not risk".

Mykhailo Volynets (2024-01-11). Urgent appeal for solidarity. internationalviewpoint.org The new year of 2024 in Ukraine began with horrific massive Russian missile attacks on the sleeping, peaceful cities of Ukraine. In total, only during the holidays from December 29, 2023, to January 2, 2024, Russian forces killed 90 civilians during the missile attacks. In only 5 days, Russia launched 500 missiles and UAVs at residential areas, businesses, hospitals, educational institutions, and cultural heritage sites in Ukraine.
Every day, residents of our peaceful cities die at the (…) | – |

infobrics (2024-01-11). West frustrated by Global South's refusal to abandon Russia in secret US-G7 meeting on Ukraine. infobrics.org Brazil refuses to participate in Ukraine peace meeting without Russia's presence.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Russian Sappers 'Perhaps the Best', Employ Top-Notch Innovation & Deception. sputnikglobe.com Ukrainian soldiers admitted that they are constantly being outwitted by Russian sappers, whose tactics are perpetually evolving. Earlier, defense analysts praised Russian minefields, stressing that Ukraine was absolutely incapable of clearing them.

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Pentagon Did Not Properly Track Over $1 Billion in Weapons Shipped to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com More than $1 billion in weapons that were shipped to Ukraine have not been properly tracked by the Pentagon, a report from the Defense Department's inspector general has found. The report examined $1.699 billion in weapons sent to Ukraine that are subject to enhanced end-use monitoring (EEUM), which includes Javelin anti-tank missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, …

TASS (2024-01-11). Wholesale potato prices record high in Ukraine. tass.com Fresh potato prices surged by 40% over the last three weeks and were above the price in the European Union, the FAO economist Andriy Yarmak added…

Fred Leplat (2024-01-11). Russian troops out—Stop the genocide. internationalviewpoint.org "There is no ceasefire in Ukraine, just like there is no ceasefire in Palestine." | – | / |

infobrics (2024-01-11). Ukraine's air defense in critical condition. infobrics.org The neo-Nazi regime's forces are not able to face Russian intense use of missiles and drones.

Pressenza New York (2024-01-11). An American Appeals To Taiwan: Don't Vote To Be Ukraine 2.0. pressenza.com "American bullets, Taiwanese blood" Is a Cruel and Evil Bargain | By John V. Walsh | On January 13, the people of Taiwan, officially designated the Republic of China (ROC), will elect a new President and unicameral legislature known as the Legislative Yuan. The election hinges on the question of Taiwan's policy toward the Mainland, the People's Republic of China (PRC). That policy will have a profound impact on East Asia — and the world. | Taiwan's major threat to peace in the area is a move to break with the One China Policy and declare independence from the Mainland. The PRC's policy is to reunite with Ta…

Connor Echols (2024-01-11). Surprise: US military failed to properly track weapons to Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org

The Pentagon The U.S. has given Ukraine roughly $1.7 billion worth of weapons that it considers to be at high risk of diversion, $1 billion of which was not inventoried according to American legal standards for end-use monitoring, according to the report, which also notes that inventory pra…

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Poland Resists Cooperation With Nord Stream Sabotage Investigation. news.antiwar.com Poland has resisted efforts to investigate the 2022 bombings of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines that connect Russia and Germany, raising suspicion that the Polish government could have had knowledge of the attack, The Wall Street Journal reported. The leading theory among Western officials is that Ukraine was behind the blast and that it …

TASS (2024-01-11). Left-wing Russian political activist Udaltsov detained on charges of justifying terrorism. tass.com Moscow's Basmanny Court is likely to choose a measure of pretrial restraint for Udaltsov on Friday, January 12…

TASS (2024-01-11). Russian-Ukrainian treaty on international automobile communication terminated — statement. tass.com The agreement was terminated on December 17…

TASS (2024-01-11). Russia reduces oil and gas revenues by 23.8% to $98.91 bln in 2023. tass.com According to the Ministry of Finance, taxes on the production and export of oil and gas condensate brought the budget 9.822 trillion rubles ($109.3 bln) in 2023, which is 11.2% less than a year earlier…

TASS (2024-01-11). Russia's UN envoy says latest SC resolution cannot legitimize actions by US-led coalition. tass.com Russia regrets no mention of Gaza in latest UNSC resolution on Red Sea, Vasily Nebenzya said…

TASS (2024-01-11). Russia ranks third by number of tourists visiting Seychelles in 2023. tass.com Germany contributed the highest number of visitors, with a total of 54,925, followed by France with 42,410 visitors…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Government Recognition: Russian Prime Minister Hands Out Top Media Talent Awards. sputnikglobe.com Among the laureates are war correspondents of the Rossiya Segodnya media group.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Efforts to Recruit Russian 'Fifth Column' Highlight 'Pervasive Nature of US Surveillance State'. sputnikglobe.com Having already displayed eagerness to attack Russia's economy through sanctions and to kill Russian soldiers and civilians with its Ukrainian proxy, the United States now seems poised to try and destabilize the situation in Russia with the help of local sympathizers.

Zero Hedge (2024-01-11). Russia Is Still — by Far — the World's Most-Sanctioned Country. globalresearch.ca

TASS (2024-01-11). China-Russia strategic partnership ran 'on high gear' in 2023, China's top diplomat says. tass.com The Chinese foreign minister urged bilateral efforts to strengthen strategic communication and cooperation between the two countries…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Drilling Through Enemy Lines: What is Russia's New Glide Cluster Bomb? sputnikglobe.com Serial production of the new Russian glide cluster bomb Drel is due to begin before the end of this year. What are the Drel's characteristics and will the bomb be used in the Russian special operation? Sputnik explores.

TASS (2024-01-11). Russian Finance Ministry to mainly float fixed yield bonds in 2024. tass.com The ministry is eyeing an option of offering yuan-denominated OFZ bonds for a long time…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). German Recession Likely to Bring 'Suffering' to EU Economy and International Trade. sputnikglobe.com Nearly three years after deliberately severing the supply of cheap energy from Russia, Germany finds itself in a precarious situation as the largest economy in the European Union plunges into recession.

infobrics (2024-01-11). Russia Still Wants to Collaborate with China on Long-Range Aircraft Program. infobrics.org Russia hopes to leverage its strengths to provide crucial components for the C929 project…

TASS (2024-01-11). Russian paratroopers take Ukrainian positions in Zaporozhye direction. tass.com The paratroopers suppressed enemy resistance and destroyed Ukrainian units that opposed them…

TASS (2024-01-11). Russia worried that latest UNSC resolution on Red Sea may trigger hostilities — envoy. tass.com Vasily Nebenzya described the document as "controversial"

TASS (2024-01-11). Russia's Battlegroup East thwarts six Ukrainian attempts at rotation in south Donetsk area. tass.com "Six enemy attempts at rotating militants were disrupted," Battlegroup East Spokesman Alexander Gordeyev told TASS…

TASS (2024-01-11). Eight Belgorod attack victims remain in serious condition after evacuation to Moscow. tass.com According to the Ministry of Health, a total of 25 people were taken to the Russian capital for treatment…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). US Reopens Ports to Russian Oil Despite Sanctions. sputnikglobe.com The United States has imported Russian oil for the first time since April 2022. The imports, totaling 36,800 barrels in October and 9,900 barrels in November, were conducted for $2.7 million and $749,500, respectively.

TASS (2024-01-11). UN Security Council unable to fulfill mandate on Gaza due to US' efforts — statement. tass.com The Russian Foreign Ministry believes that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict may escalate into a regional crisis…

TASS (2024-01-11). Systems turning FPV drones into homing torpedoes being tested in special op area. tass.com Dmitry Kuzyakin, CEO of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, underscored that these guidance systems will give combat FPV drones new capabilities they currently do not have…

TASS (2024-01-11). PREVIEW: Putin to continue his Far Eastern tour in Khabarovsk. tass.com Putin last visited Khabarovsk over a decade ago, on December 31, 2013, soon after a flood hit the Far East…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Watch Russian Choppers Wreak Havoc on Ukrainian Positions With S-8 Missiles. sputnikglobe.com Ever since the commencement of the special military operation, Russia's air power has reigned supreme, offering continuous support to ground troops, while consistently suppressing Ukrainian positions through relentless drum fire.

A A (2024-01-11). As West Condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia Embrace Dhaka. strategic-culture.su

TASS (2024-01-11). Moscow registers record-high snowfall for January 11. tass.com New daily record of 9 mm was registered at the VDNKh…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). US Working on Creating Fifth Column in Russia, Intel Chief Warns. sputnikglobe.com The Foreign Intelligence Service reported that the US plans to recruit Russian graduates of exchange programs to create a fifth column to fill the void that the previous opposition left when they had exited Russia and interfere in the presidential elections scheduled for March.

TASS (2024-01-11). US-led coalition violated Syrian airspace eight times in past day. tass.com Vadim Kulit, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, added that over the past 24 hours, one violation of the deconfliction protocols dated December 9, 2019 by the coalition has been registered…

TASS (2024-01-11). IMF assessing consequences of possible confiscation of Russian assets. tass.com "Any decisions related to seizure of Russian assets or to impose taxes on the interest holdings of these assets are for the relevant country authorities to take," IMF Spokesperson Julie Kozack said…

TASS (2024-01-11). Pentagon sees Russia, China deploying capabilities that can target GPS. tass.com According to US Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, Moscow and Beijing seek to "turn space into a war-fighting domain"

Vitaly Bovar (2024-01-11). March 2024: the "Calm" in the Middle of the Storm. internationalviewpoint.org The results of the upcoming presidential elections in Russia hold little potential for surprise, but does this mean that civil society can do nothing? What is the opposition's strategy? | – | / |

A A (2024-01-11). Russians Cry Tears of Laughter Into Their Sanctioned German Beer. strategic-culture.su

TASS (2024-01-11). UN Security Council adopts US resolution condemning attacks on vessels in Red Sea. tass.com As many as 11 UNSC members voted for the measure, while four countries, including Russia, China and Algeria, abstained…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Watch Russian Airborne Troops Storm Ukrainian Positions. sputnikglobe.com Russian soldiers suppressed most of the heavy weapons with airstrikes and artillery, then quickly took control of Ukrainian positions with the help of IFVs, grenades, and firearms.

Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report. (2024-01-11). Gavin Newsom: Zionist In Waiting. popularresistance.org Those who want to cast a vote against Israel's war on Gaza in next year's presidential election have no choices except Dr. Jill Stein and Dr. Cornel West . Biden is 1000% behind Israel, as are Trump and all his Republican competitors, and independent RFK Jr. may be the worst pro-Zionist contender among them. Biden's seeming heir apparent, California Governor Gavin Newsom, had the colors of the Israeli flag projected on the state capitol building on October 9, then flew off to Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog and grandstand about how personal Israeli anguish…

WSWS (2024-01-11). Biden administration meddles in the Taiwanese election. wsws.org Biden's plans for a high-level delegation to Taipei makes clear that the US intends to continue to heighten tensions with China regardless of who is elected on Saturday. To leak the news just prior to polling day is calculated to influence the vote.

TASS (2024-01-11). IMF welcomes BRICS expansion — spokesperson. tass.com "We are a supporter of countries working together, finding ways to trade, to become integrated, so that more people can benefit from the gains of global integration," Julie Kozack said…

A A (2024-01-11). BRICS Expansion Is a Key Factor for the Rise of Multipolarity. strategic-culture.su

infobrics (2024-01-11). BRICS Stable Force in International Affairs with 'Bright Prospects': China. infobrics.org Beijing's remarks come as 5 new members join while Argentina decides against joining multinational bloc…

infobrics (2024-01-11). Is Latin America finally making united stand against US imperialism. infobrics.org The very fact that Mexico's demands have more to do with Latin America as a whole rather than Mexico alone shows that they are finally making a united stand against US imperialism. Washington DC would certainly refuse at any other time. However, with less than eleven months left until the 2024 presidential election, the troubled Biden administration needs to act fast.

infobrics (2024-01-11). 'India-China Ties Must Be Based on Realism': FM Jaishankar. infobrics.org Jaishankar lauded PM Narendra Modi for his pragmatic approach towards China in an interview with ANI to mark the release of his new book "Why Bharat Matters"

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). BRICS member South Africa takes Zionism to court. informationclearinghouse.blog South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice marks a pivotal moment, challenging western impunity and seeking to restore international law. The lawsuit accuses Israel of genocide and aims to halt its military operations in Gaza. This groundbreaking legal action may herald a wave of similar litigations against Israel and its allies, promoting stability and common sense.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-01-11). Iraq Wants 'Orderly' Withdrawal Of 'Destabilizing' US Troops. popularresistance.org Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on 10 January that Baghdad wants "a quick and orderly" withdrawal of US combat forces from Iraq. | Baghdad has not yet set a deadline, the prime minister said, but affirmed that the presence of US troops is "destabilizing." | "There is a need to re-organize [our] relationship [with Washington] so that it is not a target or justification for any party, internal or foreign, to tamper with stability in Iraq and the region," Sudani said, partly in reference to attacks by the Iraqi resistance on US bases. | The Iraqi prime minister has repeatedly said that Baghdad will…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-11). Israeli war in Gaza revives Arab solidarity with Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Over 92% of people in the Arab countries consider Palestine an Arab cause and expressed their solidarity and support to Palestine, according to The survey was conducted across 16 Arab countries, including in Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and the West Bank, Palestine (including…

TASS (2024-01-11). US State Department authorizes sale of Javelin missiles to Kosovo. tass.com This would be a sale of 246 Javelin missiles and 24 lightweight aiming and launching systems, according to the agency, which is in charge of exports of military equipment and weapons under intergovernmental contracts…

latintimes (2024-01-11). New York City Authorities Forcefully Evict Migrant Families from Shelter Stays. latintimes.com Starting this week, migrants will be evicted from shelter stays in New York City as their 60-day limit comes to an end…

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). Netanyahu: Let me be clear — Israel has no intention of displacing Gaza's population. informationclearinghouse.blog Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's commitment to not permanently occupying Gaza or displacing its civilian population, emphasizing the fight against Hamas and compliance with international law. While a Likud member revealed previous support for voluntary Palestinian resettlement, the US pressure led to a change in stance, denying negotiations for Gaza immigrants. The debate over voluntary emigration continues, with ministers and diplomats expressing differing views.

The Media Line Staff (2024-01-11). UN Security Council Calls for End to Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Shipping. themedialine.org

reliefweb.int (2024-01-11). Emergency response to the fire in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh (10 January 2024). reliefweb.int

Andy Kroll (2024-01-11). The Killing of Gaza's Environment. tomdispatch.com On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping stations that are to take water from the Mediterranean Sea and hose it into underground tunnels. The plan, according to various reports, is to flood the vast network of underground shafts and tunnels Hamas has reportedly built and used to carry out its operations. "I won't talk about specifics, but they in…

latintimes (2024-01-11). Latino Priorities: Inflation and Immigration Top List for U.S. Government Focus. latintimes.com

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China expects steady increase of inbound visits in 2024. ecns.cn China is expected to see a steady increase in the number of inbound visits in 2024, said Chi Jingyang, border control management director of China's National Immigration Administration (NIA).

TASS (2024-01-11). Adverse economic forecasts for 2023 not materializing — IMF. tass.com According to IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack, the inflation is coming down and the labor markets continue to be resilient…

Honduras Solidarity Network, Popular Resistance. (2024-01-11). Delegation To Honduras Launches Campaign To Indict The US, Canada. popularresistance.org Members of a ten-day US/Canada delegation hosted by the Cross Border Network of Kansas City and the Honduras Solidarity Network of North America have investigated how their two nations prioritize protecting the political, economic, and military interests of their governments and corporations over the rights and interests of the Honduran people. The delegation visited communities affected by mining and land grabbing, met with labor movement activists, and spoke with US, Canadian and Honduran officials and found that the continuing poverty, inequality, and dispossession of the Honduran people result from the crimes…

UN Development Programme (2024-01-11). Solar power brings renewable energy to hospitals in Yemen [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Source: UN Development Programme |

Centre for Civil, Political Rights (2024-01-11). Namibia: CCPR Centre and IPPR strengthen Civil Society's role on UN human rights mechanisms. reliefweb.int Country: Namibia | Source: Centre for Civil and Political Rights | CSOs from Namibia ready to engage with the Human Rights Committee in March 2024 | Windhoek, Namibia – In a collaborative effort between the Centre for Civil and Political Rights and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a two-day workshop unfolded in Windhoek, Namibia on 13rd and 14th December 2023. This workshop brought together 15 participants from various NGOs including at least 50% women human rights defenders. It aimed at deepening the understanding of civil society organizations on the Treaty-based Human Rights mechanisms, with…

People's Dispatch. (2024-01-11). How Workers Of An Italian Factory Are Creating History. popularresistance.org The fight against plant closures, offshoring, mass layoffs, and persecution has been an almost a daily affair for the working class in Europe over the past two decades. COVID-19 and the escalating cost of living crisis further pushed workers to the brink. | Over these years ridden with scorching attacks of global finance capital marked with austerity and 'slave' labor, grassroots mobilization and solidarity were two major pillars of working-class organization and resistance. | It is in this context that the fightback by the workers of the former GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio near Florence in Italy against layoffs…

APR editor (2024-01-11). West Papuan call to boycott Indonesian elections and 'reclaim sovereignty'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The pro-independence United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has declared a boycott of the Indonesian elections next month and has called on Papuans to "not bow down to the system or constitution of your Indonesian occupier". The movement's president Benny Wenda and prime minister Edison Waromi have announced in a joint…

Sara Van Horn, In These Times. (2024-01-11). This Emerging Green Technology Could Decarbonize Buildings. popularresistance.org In early 2021, an award-winning design for a "thermal energy network" caught the eye of John Murphy. The design was part of a proposal to decarbonize Empire Plaza in Albany, N.Y., and it featured a series of underground water pipes that balanced the heating and cooling systems of adjacent buildings. | As the International Representative of the New York State Pipe Trades Association, which represents around 25,000 workers across New York State, Murphy had been searching for an renewable energy solution for his members. In his seven years in the position, he has seen how some of the state's cur…

Peace Winds Japan (2024-01-11). Japan] 2024 January Noto Peninsula Earthquake Emergency Support. reliefweb.int Country: Japan | Source: Peace Winds Japan | A major earthquake of magnitude 7 occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture at around 16: 10 on January 1, 2024. | In response to this, an emergency support team of Flying Search and Medical Team "ARROWS" was dispatched to the area. | The emergency support team consists of doctors, nurses, rescue workers, and a disaster relief dog team, and will investigate the disaster situation and support needs, as well as provide search and rescue support, medical support, and emergency supplies support.

Leila Warah (2024-01-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 97: Israeli bombardment continues in Gaza even as South Africa presents arguments to the ICJ. mondoweiss.net As Israel's attacks on Gaza continued, killing medical workers and journalists, South Africa stood in front of the International Court of Justice and presented compelling evidence of Israel's genocidal acts and intent.

Gabisile (2024-01-11). Nxesi brings services closer to Bushbuckridge communities. sanews.gov.za Nxesi brings services closer to Bushbuckridge communities | The Department of Employment and Labour has officially launched its 'Taking Services Closer to the People' campaign this week, focusing on the communities in the Bushbuckridge areas of Casteel, Shatale, and Hluvukani. | The campaign, according to the department, seeks to shorten the travel by community members from remote locations to departmental offices to access the services the department provides. | The campaign is held year-round in all provinces to ensure accessibility. | Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, who led the drive on Wednesda…

latintimes (2024-01-11). Polish Ex-minister On Hunger Strike As Populists Denounce 'Political' Arrests. latintimes.com The country has been in political turmoil since a pro-EU coalition took power from right-wing populists of the Law and Justice party (PiS) in December following an October election, with both sides trading accusations of alleged rule of law violations.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Israel Strikes Southern Gaza As Blinken Heads To Egypt For Talks. latintimes.com Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip overnight, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to travel to Egypt on Thursday for more talks aimed at containing Israel's war against Hamas.

Dave Kellaway (2024-01-11). NHS Junior Doctors fight on after longest strike. internationalviewpoint.org "Consequently junior doctors' struggle for a decent, fair wage is also part of a more general campaign to build an NHS that is fit for purpose and that can respond to all these growing needs." | – | / |

Maximillian Alvarez, Chris Hedges (2024-01-11). Could Israel's war in Gaza spiral into a regional war? therealnews.com Over three months into Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, there is little hope the carnage will stop anytime soon—and with each passing day, the danger of Israel's war on Gaza spiraling into a larger regional conflict increases. The devastation in Gaza is unlike anything seen in the 21st century, but Israel's military strikes—like last week's assassination of Saleh al-Arouri, a top leader of Hamas, in Lebanon—have not been limited to Palestine alone. At the same time, armed resistance groups in Iraq and Syria have launched hundreds of attacks on US bases, confrontation between Israel and…

Staff (2024-01-11). Could Israel's war in Gaza spiral into a regional war? therealnews.com Over three months into Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, there is little hope the carnage will stop anytime soon—and with each passing day, the danger of Israel's war on Gaza spiraling into a larger regional conflict increases. The devastation in Gaza is unlike anything seen in the 21st century, but Israel's military strikes—like last week's …

APR editor (2024-01-11). PM Marape summons troops after Port Moresby goes up in flames. asiapacificreport.nz By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Soldiers and police were jointly patrolling the streets of the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby today as the country takes stock of yesterday's unprecedented looting and rampage by hooligans and rioters. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed that the National Executive Council had met and approved the army to…

Ali Abunimah (2024-01-11). Genocide case against Israel opens at World Court. electronicintifada.net Can judges in The Hague bring a halt to extermination of Palestinians in Gaza?

Natalia Marques (2024-01-11). 100,000 expected to take Pro-Palestine demands to Biden's doorstep. peoplesdispatch.org A coalition of Muslim and pro-Palestine organizations are taking the overwhelmingly popular demand for a ceasefire straight to Biden's doorstep on January 13, at 1 pm, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC. The "March for Gaza" is being organized by the American Muslim Task Force on Palestine, which includes American Muslims for Palestine, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Islamic Circle of North America, Muslim American Society, Muslim Student Association-National, Muslim Legal Fund of America, Muslim Ummah of North America, and Young Muslims, alongside the ANSWER Coalition, which played a key role in orga…

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2024-01-11). Blinken's window dressing tour of Arab capitals. peoplesdispatch.org Biden's interest narrows down to prevent the war from spreading in the region lest direct American military intervention becomes necessary. The US rhetoric and diplomatic posturing largely aims at damage control in Washington's relations with its erstwhile allies in the region.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-01-11). Biden Is Everything People Feared Trump Would Be. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | In an article titled " HuffPost's Akbar Shahid Ahmed writes the following: "American officials say the Biden administration is not doing all it can to reduce tensions, despite public commitme…

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). South Africa Presents Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ. news.antiwar.com South African officials and lawyers on Thursday made their case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague to show that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian population of Gaza. The over three-hour hearing was an indictment of the US-backed Israeli campaign in Gaza, which has killed over 23,000 Palestinians, mainly women and …

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Iran Seizes Tanker in Retaliation for the US Stealing Its Oil. news.antiwar.com Iran seized an American tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday in retaliation for the US previously seizing the same tanker and stealing a shipment of Iranian oil that it was carrying. In April 2023, the US forced the tanker, formally named Suez Rajan, to sail to Texas when it was carrying 800,000 barrels …

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Israeli MK Doubles Down on Call to 'Burn' Gaza, Says There Are 'No Innocents'. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Japan Resumes Construction on New US Base in Okinawa Despite Local Opposition. news.antiwar.com Japan has resumed construction work on a landfill for the relocation of a US military base in Okinawa despite strong opposition from the island's governor and residents. Japan's central government overrode Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki's objections to resume the landfill work, a move Japanese media has described as "unprecedented." Tamaki said the central government's actions …

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-11). Netanyahu Claims He Has No Intention of Displacing Gaza's Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday insisted Israel doesn't plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza or permanently occupy the territory, a shift in rhetoric that comes a day before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds its first hearing on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. "I want to make a few points absolutely …

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-01-11). Day 96 roundtable: Can the ICJ stop Israel's genocide? electronicintifada.net "Hope is disappearing," says Gaza-born novelist Ahmed Masoud.

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2024-01-11). A war against women and babies. electronicintifada.net Children are being born in unhealthy conditions.

Jaclynn Ashly (2024-01-11). Jordanians demand divorce from Israel. electronicintifada.net Protesters want a ban on US military bases in their country.

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-01-11). Palestinian American's family members ignored by Biden administration. electronicintifada.net Exorbitant bribes are common last resort for many trying to evacuate from Gaza.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2024-01-11). A Chance to Hold Israel—and the US—to Account for Genocide. counterpunch.org On January 11th, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is holding its first hearing in South Africa's case against Israel under the Genocide Convention. The first provisional measure South Africa has asked of the court is to order an immediate end to this carnage, which has already killed more than 23,000 people,

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies (2024-01-11). A Chance to Hold Israel and the US to Account for Genocide. dissidentvoice.org The International Court of Justice. Photo credit: ICJ On January 11th, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague is holding its first hearing in South Africa's case against Israel under the Genocide Convention. The first provisional measure South Africa has asked of the court is to order an immediate end to this carnage, …

Medea Benjamin (2024-01-11). A Chance to Hold Israel and the US to Account for Genocide. globalresearch.ca

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-11). Genocide as pattern and policy: ICJ hears South Africa's case against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org The International Court of Justice began hearings on South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. South Africa is seeking urgent measures to stop Israel's military aggression which has killed over 23,000 Palestinians.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-11). ICJ begins genocide hearing against Israel, as bombing of Gaza continues. peoplesdispatch.org The UN has also raised alarm over the lack of aid deliveries to Gaza, warning that blocking aid and medical supplies could force the remaining three operational hospitals to close…

Staff (2024-01-11). Israeli war in Gaza revives the Arab solidarity with Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Over 92% of people in the Arab countries consider Palestine an Arab cause and expressed their solidarity and support to Palestine, according to a recent survey. It was published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies based in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, January 10. The survey was conducted across 16 Arab countries, including …

Staff (2024-01-11). 100,000 expected to take Pro-Palestine demands to Biden's doorstep. peoplesdispatch.org A coalition of Muslim and pro-Palestine organizations are taking the overwhelmingly popular demand for a ceasefire straight to Biden's doorstep on January 13, at 1 pm, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC. The "March for Gaza" is being organized by the American Muslim Task Force on Palestine, which includes American Muslims for Palestine, Council …

Anish R M (2024-01-11). The elections in Taiwan are consequential for regional peace. peoplesdispatch.org A vice-president with a diminished popularity and a divided opposition are set to battle it out in an election that has the potential to affect peace and stability in East Asia…

Staff (2024-01-11). ICJ begins genocide hearing against Israel, as bombing of Gaza continues. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli bombardment of Gaza entered its 97th day on Thursday, January 11, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings on charges of genocide brought against Israel by South Africa. South Africa presented its case in its opening and subsequent statements to the court, strongly arguing with a variety of facts and evidence that …

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-11). Lula, Petro, and Arab League declare support to South Africa's case against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org Colombia and Brazil's foreign ministries announced in separate statements that their governments support South Africa's historic case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The two South American nations join a Colombia's foreign minist…

Gerardo Szalkowicz (2024-01-11). Ecuador in crisis: five points to understand a country broken by neoliberalism. peoplesdispatch.org Some clues to unravel how in a few years Ecuador went from being a peaceful country to becoming a territory governed by organized crime.

Peter Koenig (2024-01-11). Israel Confronted at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Does it Matter? Will It Effectively Take on Israel for its Atrocious Crimes? globalresearch.ca

Michael Fox, The Real News Network. (2024-01-11). Guatemala's 'Silent Holocaust' Under The Shadow. popularresistance.org In the third episode of Under the Shadow, host Michael Fox visits a memorial for the disappeared on the outskirts of the Guatemalan town of San Juan Comalapa. Then, he walks back in time to the 1980s, into the country's genocide of Indigenous peoples—and the overwhelming support for the violence that came from the United States and then-President Ronald Reagan in the name of fighting the so-called "communist threat." | Between 1962-1996, 200,000 Guatemalans were killed and 45,000 were forcibly disappeared. For the majority of families, the whereabouts of those lost loved ones are still unknown, even decades…

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-01-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 96: Israel To Face Genocide Charges At ICJ. popularresistance.org Israeli officials are gearing up for the hearing in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) tomorrow after South Africa filed a lawsuit in December accusing Tel Aviv of committing genocidal actions against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | The ICJ hearings will broadcast live on Thursday and Friday. Unrestrained U.S. backing of Israeli military actions and bombardment in Gaza has immunized Tel Aviv from any scrutiny under UN resolutions. | The ICJ ruling could end up as another international law that Israel does not respect. However, there is a high expectation for the Hague-based court to hold Israel accountabl…

Ultimas Noticias, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-01-11). Latin American Nations Back South Africa's Case Against 'Israel'. popularresistance.org The government of Venezuela spoke up this Tuesday to confirm its support for South African authorities who, in a case filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), have accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, Palestine. | In a statement, the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil cited the Israeli entity's repeated violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. | "Venezuela, as a country committed to peace diplomacy, recognizes South Africa's firm and historic step in defense of the Palestinian people and international law," wrote Gil. | Likewise, he stated that Venezu…

Shimri Zameret, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-01-11). We Can End Mass Atrocities In Gaza And Beyond. popularresistance.org In the past few weeks, the number of innocent Palestinian civilians killed in attacks by the Israeli government has reached unprecedented levels. Both a majority of people around the world and a majority of governments oppose the mass atrocities against civilians in Gaza. Why is this common-sense view not translated into action that stops these international crimes? And what can normal people do to end atrocities in Gaza and elsewhere? | Before answering these questions, I would like to start from my personal experience on the day this last round of violence started.

Richard D. Wolff (2024-01-11). What Is to Be Done? counterpunch.org

Vijay Prashad (2024-01-11). Why I Believe What I Believe About the Chinese Revolution. dissidentvoice.org Liu Hongjie (China), Skyline, 2021. Late last year, a colleague sent me a letter decrying some of my writings about China, notably the last newsletter of 2023. This newsletter is my response to him. ** The situation in China is the cause of a great deal of consternation amongst the left. I am glad you have raised the …

Vijay Prashad (2024-01-11). We need to reverse the culture of decay and march on the street for a culture of humanity. mronline.org The final months of 2023 pierced our sense of hope and threw us into a kind of mortal sadness.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Latin Women in Sports: Colombian Soccer Prodigy Mayra Ramírez Scores Big, Takes Spain's Liga F by Storm. latintimes.com Thanks to Ramírez's goals, Levante sit in 2nd-place in Liga F just behind FC Barcelona…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-01-11). United States and Britain Threaten to Bomb Yemen in Defense of Gaza Genocide. globalresearch.ca

Larry Johnson (2024-01-11). Israel, like the Fish, Dies by its Mouth. sonar21.com Israel is frantic about derailing South Africa's December 29 request that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issue an urgent order declaring that Israel was in breach of its obligations under the Genocide Convention. The initial hearing is set for Thursday, January 11 at the Hague. | Israel reacted with Israel rejected "with disgust" South Africa's genocide case against it, calling the case a baseles…

LeeAnn Hall (2024-01-11). Biden's New Transit Rule Is Good News for People and the Planet. otherwords.org The administration rolled out a new rule to make sure federal transit dollars are invested in sustainable projects that create local jobs and allow communities to be part of the solution.

Nadia B. Ahmad (2024-01-11). White House strategy to counter Islamophobia means nothing while funding the slaughter of Muslims abroad. mondoweiss.net The Biden administration's "National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia" cannot be taken seriously while the U.S. gives Israel a blank check in Gaza. The U.S. cannot claim to combat Islamophobia at home while attacking Muslim communities abroad.

noemail (2024-01-11). Iran seizes oil tanker involved in U.S.-Iran dispute in Gulf of Oman. devdiscourse.com Iran seized a tanker with Iraqi crude destined for Turkey on Thursday in retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same vessel and its oil by the United States, Iranian state media reported, a move likely to stoke regional tensions. The seizure of the Marshall Islands-flagged St Nikolas coincides with weeks of attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias targeting Red Sea shipping routes.

Will Jones (2024-01-11). Electric Double Decker Bus Bursts into Flames in London Rush Hour. dailysceptic.org An electric double decker bus burst into flames in London this morning, causing rush hour chaos as terrified witnesses reported hearing a "huge bang".

Frank Cappello (2024-01-11). LEVER TIME: Amid Boeing Crisis, Is It Still Safe To Fly? levernews.com

Gabisile (2024-01-11). SA speaks at ICJ case. sanews.gov.za SA speaks at ICJ case | Israel's response to the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 has crossed the line and breaches the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide also referred to as "the Convention". | This is according to Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, who delivered his opening remarks at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, on Thursday. | "Madam President, 'in extending our hands across the miles to the people of Palestine, we do so in the full knowledge that we are part of a humanity that is at one'. These were the words of President Nel…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Maha CM Shinde gets Speaker's boost; Murder of democracy, says Sena (UBT). ummid.com Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar Wednesday January 24, 2024 decided in favour of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde saying his faction was the "real Shiv Sena" as it had the support of the majority of the MLAs.

David Kattenburg (2024-01-11). South Africa presents the case against Israel's genocide in Gaza: Day 1 of South Africa v. Israel. mondoweiss.net In an exhaustive presentation, lawyers for South Africa presented its case to the International Court of Justice that Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Greece To Legalize Same-sex Marriage, Adoption: Prime Minister. latintimes.com "We will legislate equality in marriage," Kyriakos Mitsotakis told state TV ERT.

The Independent (2024-01-11). 5 people killed by flash floods, landslides in Tanzania. independent.co.ug MOROGORO, TANZANIA | Xinhua | At least five people have been killed by flash floods and landslides caused by ongoing torrential rains in the Morogoro and Kilimanjaro regions in eastern and northern Tanzania, officials said on Wednesday. Three people killed by flash floods on Tuesday in the Morogoro region were from the same family, said …

noemail (2024-01-11). Panama grounds some Copa Boeing 737 MAX 9s after Alaska blowout. devdiscourse.com Panama's civil aviation authority said on Thursday it had temporarily prohibited operations of 21 of Copa Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft after a mid-air blowout of a cabin panel on an Alaska Airlines flight last week.

latintimes (2024-01-11). UN Demands 'Immediate' End To Attacks On Red Sea Trade. latintimes.com The United Nations raised the alarm on Wednesday over increasing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, blamed by Western countries on Houthi rebels, and the risk of escalation in the region.

UMMID (2024-01-11). World's 1st Electric Vehicle powered by Farasis Energy sodium-ion batteries finally here. ummid.com China had unveiled world's first Electric Vehicles powered by sodium-ion batteries – JMEV EV3 (Youth Edition) and Yiwei in December last, promising they will hit the roads in January 2024.

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-11). Remembering Norma Barzman, Last of the Hollywood Blacklistees. truthdig.com

TASS (2024-01-11). Global electric car sales up by 31% in 2023 — consulting company. tass.com In 2022, the growth in sales of electric vehicles was 60%…

Tina Renier (2024-01-11). "Canada's Foreign Student Surge Prompts Changes and Anxiety". Opinion Response to a New York Times Article. globalresearch.ca

Will Jones (2024-01-11). "I Was Sacked by Lloyds Bank for Asking a Clumsy Question in a Race Seminar. Now Thanks to the Free Speech Union I've Received an £800,000 Payout" dailysceptic.org Carl Borg-Neal, the former Lloyds worker sacked for asking a clumsy question in a race seminar who with the help of the Free Speech Union won an £800,000 payout, writes about his ordeal and victory.

UMMID (2024-01-11). Dubai, Bali named Tripadvisor's 'World's Top Destinations 2024'. ummid.com Dubai has retained the No 1 spot for the third consecutive years in the 2024 TripAdvisor 'Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best winners' and remains World's No1 Top Destinations followed by Bali and London.

The Independent (2024-01-11). MPs block Trade Ministry budget over refusal to fire Permanent Secretary. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | PWATCH-UG | Parliament's Trade and Tourism Committee has declined to consider the 2024/25 national budget for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives until the recommendation by Parliament to relieve the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali, of her duties on the grounds that she is unfit to hold office. The pronouncement was …

Jafar Ramini (2024-01-11). Israeli Genocide in Gaza: A Cry from the Heart — "When Will This End? How Much More Can We Expect Them to Take?" globalresearch.ca

Greg Guma (2024-01-11). Mergers and Mind Games: From Media Consolidation to Digital Indoctrination. globalresearch.ca

latintimes (2024-01-11). Spot Bitcoin ETFs Approved: Which Are the Major Companies Behind this Financial Product. latintimes.com SEC officials announced the approval of 11 Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)…

The Media Line Staff (2024-01-11). Iraqi Prime Minister Calls for US Troop Withdrawal to Stabilize Region. themedialine.org

UMMID (2024-01-11). 'A Fraud Act': SC cancels Gujarat govt decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts. ummid.com In a major setback for Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Supreme Court of India Monday January 08, 2024 cancelled the Gujarat government's decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts.

Thomas Knapp (2024-01-11). Our Political Conundrum: Two Questions That Answer Each Other. counterpunch.org It's customary for op-ed columns to hang themselves on "news hooks" — the things you're already reading about that just happened, are happening, or may be about to happen. The closest thing I to a "news hook" I could up with for this piece is that my friend Lloyd Sloan supports the presidential candidacy of

Staff (2024-01-11). Ecuador: 2 Days of Armed Violence, 14 Deaths, Several Kidnapped and Injured, Dozens Arrested (+Correa & Maduro). orinocotribune.com The deep crisis of armed violence that has taken Ecuador by storm in recent days—which has resulted in widespread chaos that especially hit the province of Guayas, leading to the government declaring a state of emergency—has left an official toll of at least 14 people dead, several injured, many others kidnapped, and widespread fires and explosions of several vehicles, alongside dozens of detainees. | Late in the night of Tuesday, January 9, members of the security directorate of the Guayaquil mayor's office confirmed the death of at least eight people, with several injured, vehicles and motorcycles i…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Speaker Johnson Facing Same Threats as McCarthy. sputnikglobe.com In October of last year, then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position after a group of Republican representatives rebelled against party leadership and joined with Democrats to remove him from his post.

Gabisile (2024-01-11). SA presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ. sanews.gov.za SA presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ | It is all eyes on South Africa today as the country presents its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands. | South Africa is currently on the stand this morning in a legal battle against Israel, which is accused of genocide in Gaza. | South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza and the case will be represented by six local legal minds. | Both South Africa and Israel are expected to lay bare their arguments during the tw…

noemail (2024-01-11). Tens of thousands protest in Poland against ex-ministers' imprisonment. devdiscourse.com Tens of thousands of opposition supporters massed outside Poland's parliament on Thursday to protest against the new government's changes to state media and the imprisonment of two former ministers convicted of abuse of power.

noemail (2024-01-11). ECB's Lagarde: Re-election of Trump in US would mark threat for Europe. devdiscourse.com A re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president would represent a "threat" for Europe, European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde said on Thursday.

Gabisile (2024-01-11). Limpopo Premier condemns gender-based violence. sanews.gov.za Limpopo Premier condemns gender-based violence | Limpopo Premier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha has strongly condemned all forms of violence against humanity, especially women and children. | This is after the province reported an increase in incidents of violence in the past few days. | "These inhumane acts seem to have continued to rise in the province, especially during the 2023 festive season. The province is mourning the deaths of women, children, and men whose precious lives were mercilessly cut short," said the Premier in a statement. | The recent spine-chilling incidents involve the gruesome discovery of the…

Staff (2024-01-11). 4 highest gurus of Sanatan Hindu dharma not to participate in Ram Temple Pranpratistha-A setback to Modi govt. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk The decision of the four highest gurus of Sanatan Hindu Dharma not to participate in the Pranpratistha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has stirred significant attention and sparked discussions within the Hindu community. This unexpected turn of events has been attributed to various concerns and perspectives, revealing a complex …

Robert Kogon (2024-01-11). Why Fauci, Not Drosten? German Scientists Met Openly With Wuhan 'Batwoman'. dailysceptic.org There's been a lot of chatter lately about Wuhan's 'batwoman' and her 'secret' meetings with U.S. officials. But at least as suspicious is the connection between Germany's Christian Drosten and Wuhan, says Robert Kogon.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-11). Irish climate expert Professor Ray Bates dies but his voice lives on. expose-news.com Last weekend, on 6 January 2024, Professor Ray Bates died peacefully in the tender care of Blackrock Hospice in Dublin, Ireland, aged 83. For many years, he spoke against unscientific climate alarmism. …

Kathryn Shihadah (2024-01-11). Mandela: "our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians" — Day 95. israelpalestinenews.org

UMMID (2024-01-11). Bangladesh Tests Ailing Democracy on Ballot. ummid.com ANFREL said it strongly believed that the election in Bangladesh is at risk of lacking genuineness and electoral competitiveness, raising serious questions about its adherence to democratic principles and international election standards that assess the legitimacy of the electoral process.

Patricia Harrity (2024-01-11). South Africa Lists the Genocidal Acts Committed By Israeli Forces in Gaza at the Hague. expose-news.com Today, January 11th, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) convened to deliberate on the unfolding crisis in Gaza. At the behest of South Africa, proceedings have commenced under the auspices of …

UMMID (2024-01-11). Indore: Hindutva outfits make schoolgirls take pledge against 'Love Jihad'. ummid.com In an already charged communal atmosphere prevailing in the country, the Hindutva organisations in Madhya Pradesh recently held Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Indore, wherein schoolgirls were made to take oath not to marry outside their religion.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Essequibo Dispute: Guyana Seeks US Help To Improve Defense Capabilities Amid Venezuela Tension. latintimes.com Deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere Daniel P. Erikson noted that the United States was all set to help the South American country create a better-equipped military in the upcoming months.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Israeli Army Ordered Mass Hannibal Directive on October 7. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle An investigation from Israel's leading newspaper indicates Israel deliberately killed many of its own civilians and soldiers during Hamas' Operation Al-Aqsa Flood to prevent them being taken captive back to Gaza. The Israeli military implemented the "Hannibal Directive" during Hamas' attack on 7 October, killing its own civilians and soldiers to prevent Hamas…

latintimes (2024-01-11). Latino Financial Empowerment Surpasses National Average as More Latinos Report Economic Progress. latintimes.com

latintimes (2024-01-11). Autonomous Driving Is 'Happening', But Slower Than Expected. latintimes.com To the believers, the oft-promised autonomous car revolution is "clearly happening" — they point to the myriad displays at the Consumers Electronics Show in Las Vegas that defy the industry's bad headlines.

TASS (2024-01-11). Houthis conducting military mobilization in Yemeni areas they control — group's leader. tass.com Abdul Malik al-Houthi also called on Ansar Allah supporters to continue "combat training, rallies, marches and donating money despite the dire circumstances"

Drago Bosnic (2024-01-11). Is Latin America Finally Making United Stand Against US Imperialism? globalresearch.ca

TASS (2024-01-11). Attacks on ships in Red Sea become one of causes of decline in world trade — report. tass.com The Kiel Institute for the World Economy experts pointed out that "the volume of containers transported there plummeted by more than half and is currently almost 70% below the volume that would usually be expected"

Youssef Chouhoud (2024-01-11). An Overlooked and Undercounted Group of Arab American and Muslim Voters May have Outsized Impact on 2024 Presidential Election. counterpunch.org Though domestic issues tend to motivate most U.S. voters, the war in the Middle East may be the dominant issue in mind for an increasingly important voting block: Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans. Since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, members of these communities have watched the rising death toll and heard vivid

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-11). Iran seizes oil tanker previously taken by US. new.thecradle.co

Reuters (2024-01-11). Iranian Navy Boards 'American oil tanker' in Gulf of Oman. Will This Lead to US-Iran Confrontation? globalresearch.ca

TASS (2024-01-11). France reshuffles cabinet. tass.com In one of the key changes, Alexis Kohler, the chief of staff of the French presidential office, announced that Stephane Sejourne will succeed Catherine Colonna as foreign minister…

Steven Ganot (2024-01-11). Germany Pledges €15 Million To Support Lebanese Army. themedialine.org

TASS (2024-01-11). Three US bases in northeastern Syria come under missile attack. tass.com No casualties or damage to property have been reported yet…

thecommunists (2024-01-11). Huda Ammori: Why I risked prison to shut Elbit down. thecommunists.org This article is reproduced from Declassified UK, with thanks. The video above shows footage of Palestine Action's successful campaign to close down Elbit's central London HQ. ***** During Israel's intensified genocide of the Palestinian people, I was sitting in the dock of a court facing 11 charges for disrupting the production of weapons used to …

Editor (2024-01-11). Charter schools will desert and violate thousands in 2024. mronline.org Currently, about 3.7 million students are enrolled in roughly 7,800 privately-operated charter schools across the country. The U.S. public education system, on the other hand, has been around for more than 150 years and educates about 45 million students in nearly 100,000 schools.

Contributing Writers (2024-01-11). Israel's genocide in Gaza exposes the racism of the international system | Witnessing Palestine. marktaliano.net

Keren Setton (2024-01-11). Israeli Security Forces Carefully Watch for Presence of Islamic State but Find It Has Little Support in the Country. themedialine.org

The Independent (2024-01-11). Patricia Nshemereirwe is new Chief Operating Officer, Absa Bank Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Patricia Nshemereirwe as its Chief Operating Officer. Nshemereirwe is a seasoned financial services professional with 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. She brings significant experience to her new role, taking leadership and oversight responsibility over the …

UMMID (2024-01-11). Online campaign endorsing ICJ case against Israeli Genocide one of most signed. ummid.com The online campaign endorsing the South Africa petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to hold Israel accountable for the massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has become one of the most signed on change.org.

reliefweb.int (2024-01-11). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel – reported impact, 10 January 2024 at 23:59. reliefweb.int

latintimes (2024-01-11). Stormy Times: WEF Identifies Top 10 Short and Long-Term Risks Threatening Humanity's Future. latintimes.com Misinformation and disinformation top the list for the following two years, while extreme weather events are the main one over the next ten…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Genocide of Palestinians State Policy Nurtured At Highest Levels: South Africa at ICJ. ummid.com The South African lawyers while initiating the argument at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday January 11, 2024 said the massacre of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is part of a "State Policy" which is nurtured at the highest levels.

UN Development Programme (2024-01-11). Afghanistan: "Approximately 85 percent of Afghans live on less than one dollar a day." reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Source: UN Development Programme | Supporting the Afghan people in their pursuit of peace and prosperity. | The Taliban's rise to power was a turning point for Afghanistan. UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director, Asia-Pacific, Kanni Wignaraja spoke to the German Society for the United Nations about how it has affected UNDP's work. | Overall, how has the work of UNDP changed since August 2021? | Afghans are dealing with extreme hardship. Approximately 85 percent of them live on less than one dollar a day. The situation became markedly worsened after August 2021, particu…

Dr. Paul Larudee (2024-01-11). South Africa's Charges of Genocide Against Israel: The World Court Judges' Vote Is Political, Not Legal. Neither "Evidence" Nor "Law" (The Genocide Convention) Will Convict Israel. globalresearch.ca

Graham Peebles (2024-01-11). Apartheid is Now Genocide. counterpunch.org Israel's criminal onslaught against Palestinians in Gaza has confirmed its status as a Rogue State; one of the world's leading Terrorist States; and revealed their long held intention to exterminate Palestinians and bury the 'Two State Solution' What was apartheid has become genocide; a campaign of hate. Palestinians, Arabs throughout the Middle East, and Muslims

The Exposé (2024-01-11). The Exposé's January Fundraising Campaign — The Establishment is trying to shut us down & we rely solely on YOUR support… expose-news.com In December 2023, The Establishment YET AGAIN restricted our access to the vital funds we need to operate The Expose and expand, leaving us completely penniless! It seems they will stop at …

TASS (2024-01-11). No US attack to go unpunished, Houthi leader vows. tass.com "The response to a potential American attack will be larger than the recent operation in which more than 24 drones and missiles were used," Abdul-Malik al-Houthi stressed…

The Independent (2024-01-11). Four months old baby is injured by a chimpazee in Masindi. independent.co.ug Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A four month-old baby boy is admitted at Kitara Medical center in Masindi district after being attacked and critically injured by a Chimpanzee. The child was attacked and critically injured on Wednesday afternoon in Marramu village in Budongo sub county. It is reported that the Chimpanzee grabbed the child from …

reliefweb.int (2024-01-11). Summary information on the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake (Japan), 10 Jan 2024. reliefweb.int

UMMID (2024-01-11). Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term, to be PM for a record 5th time. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Monday January 08, 2024 won the Bangladesh National Elections for a record four consecutive terms and is set to become Prime Minister of the South Asian country for 5th term, another record.

UMMID (2024-01-11). Why US, Israel want world to believe 'Daesh' behind Terrorist Attack in Iran's Kerman. ummid.com A blame game has been orchestrated by Iran to target Israel for allegedly playing a part in the terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Kerman, last week. Though the Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack, Iranian officials reject it and instead blame Israel for its complicity.

Staff (2024-01-11). BJP's bid to break PDP and install Sajad Lone as CM culminated in J&K assembly dissolution: Satyapal Malik. muslimmirror.com Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satyapal Malik, has shifted the blame for the dissolution of the state Assembly onto Peoples' Conference leader, Sajad Lone, accusing him of wanting to 'indulge in horse-trading'. In an interview with senior Supreme Court advocate and Rajya Sabha member, Kapil Sibal's YouTube channel "Dil Se," Malik asserted that the decision …

A a (2024-01-11). EUA/Israel na areia movediàßa. strategic-culture.su

Judith Deutsch (2024-01-11). The Gaza Crisis: A Modest Proposal for Immediate Relief. socialistproject.ca This modest proposal is not a satire after Jonathan Swift's 18th century satirical essay "

Steven Ganot (2024-01-11). Return to Re'im: Emotional Visit to Site of Nova Festival Massacre. themedialine.org

APR editor (2024-01-11). At least 10 dead after looting, fires on Port Moresby's 'darkest day'. asiapacificreport.nz By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent; Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist; and Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist At least 10 people are dead and dozens injured after 24 hours of looting in Papua New Guinea, during which several buildings were torched. Chaos broke out in Port Moresby as looters…

Editor (2024-01-11). Watch: 22-Minute Speech Details Israeli Officials' Genocidal Statements at ICJ. scheerpost.com

latintimes (2024-01-11). Amazon Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs At Twitch, Prime Video And MGM. latintimes.com Amazon's gamer streaming unit Twitch on Wednesday announced that it was laying off 500 staff, reportedly one third of the company, as it struggles financially despite strong popularity among players.

Karina Nohales (2024-01-11). Constitutional shipwreck for the far right in Chile. internationalviewpoint.org "None of the urgent and heartfelt demands of diverse and broad layers of the population have so far been resolved and met. " | – | / |

Aaron Poris (2024-01-11). Return to Re'im: Hostages' Families Visit Nova Festival Site 91 Days After Oct. 7 Massacre. themedialine.org

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Cuba Endorses South Africa's Case Against Israel at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com Cuba supports South Africa's claim before the International Court of Justice against Israel's genocide in Palestine Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its deep concern at the continuing escalation of violence by Israel in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United…

youtube (2024-01-11). Calling on Canada to Support Gaza Genocide Case at the ICJ. youtube.com Press conference to call on Canada to endorse South Africa's request for the ICJ to make an urgent order declaring Israel in breach of its obligations under the Genocide Convention.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Liga MX: Who Will Reign Supreme? Key Storylines as 2024 Clausura Season Begins. latintimes.com Reigning champions Club América will put their unbeaten streak on the road when they face Xolos de Tijuana on Jan.13…

A A (2024-01-11). EU Model Offered to Belarus Will Remind Many of the Good 'Ol Days. strategic-culture.su The EU's rank hypocrisy over journalism, murky relation with big U.S. companies and its own corruption cast a shadow over its recent Belarus move | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact…

The Media Line Staff (2024-01-11). South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza at UN Court. themedialine.org

Adam Johnson (2024-01-11). Coverage of Gaza War in the New York Times and Other Major Newspapers Heavily Favored Israel, Analysis Shows. globalresearch.ca

latintimes (2024-01-11). Three Reasons Why 'The Manny' is One of the Most Watched Shows on Netflix Right Now. latintimes.com From Mexico to New Caledonia, The romcom starring Mexican stars Sandra Echeverría and Iván Amozurrutia is in Netflix's Top 10 in over 30 countries…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Cong says 'Ram Mandir' political project of BJP, RSS; declines inauguration invite. ummid.com The Congress Party declined the invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya sent to party leaders.

Gabisile (2024-01-11). NSFAS Board Chair Ernest Khosa takes leave of absence. sanews.gov.za NSFAS Board Chair Ernest Khosa takes leave of absence | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced on Wednesday that its board chairperson, Ernest Khosa, has voluntarily tabled a notice of 30 days leave of absence. | This is after the NSFAS Board held a special meeting to discuss the financial aid scheme's state of readiness for the beginning of the 2024 academic year. | The leave of absence, according to the NSFAS, will enable the board to deal with all the allegations against him as contained in the recordings distributed by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). | The OUTA is accusing both…

The Independent (2024-01-11). Museveni reappoints Justice Byabakama as chairperson Electoral Commission. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Simon Byabakama, and his deputy, Hajat Aisha Luebga have been reappointed for another seven-year term at the Electoral Commission. In November 2016, Justice Byabakama was appointed Chairperson of the Electoral Commission for a seven (7) year term. It is confirmed that President Museveni wrote to the Speaker of Parliament …

Editor (2024-01-11). Israeli Lawmakers Reaffirm Genocidal Rhetoric on Eve of ICJ Trial. scheerpost.com

TASS (2024-01-11). No joint energy projects with Israel in Turkey's agenda — Turkish Energy Minister. tass.com Alparslan Bayraktar stresed that the implementation of energy projects with Israel was out of the question in the current situation…

Editor (2024-01-11). Why I risked prison to shut Elbit down. mronline.org The co-founder of Palestine Action writes about her and fellow activists' acquittal by a UK court for attempting to close down the Israeli arms firm's operations in Britain.

Tom Mannion (2024-01-11). New Hampshire: We won't send our soldiers to unauthorized wars. responsiblestatecraft.org

From Eastern Europe to East Asia to across the Middle East, the United States is currently positioned on multiple tripwires that could pull our country into a new war the American people do not want. In 2024, it'll be more important than ever that Washington adheres to sound American principles, the most fundamental of which is the consent of the governed.The United States Constitution is clear and concise: "The Congress shall have Power…To declare War." That authority does not belong to the president (no matter their party), or the generals, or some unelected committee of unknown, faceless bureaucrats…

NEO (2024-01-11). Ekurhuleni youth urged to sign up for free courses. sanews.gov.za

Editor (2024-01-11). California's Great Battery Revolution Allows Closure of Peaker Gas Plants and Move to 100% Wind, Solar, Water. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The renewables revolution around the world has depended primarily on wind, hydro, and solar. A fourth factor is now swiftly emerging as essential, that is, mega-battery storage. Batteries store energy when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining, to release it when …

TASS (2024-01-11). Houthis leader praises their actions in Red Sea as efficient. tass.com Abdul Malik al-Houthi stressed that the Houthis with their efforts had inflicted "huge economic losses on Israel and have had a broad impact on those who support it"

Anuradha Chenoy (2024-01-11). The Israeli Genocide in Gaza and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). globalresearch.ca

noemail (2024-01-11). France's Macron poaches conservative veteran in coup ahead of EU elections. devdiscourse.com French President Emmanuel Macron poached former Nicolas Sarkozy minister Rachida Dati to join his new government, a surprise move that will further weaken his conservative opponents and signals his desire to bring political experience to his cabinet. Dati, a vocal former justice minister who enjoys strong name recognition in France, was named culture minister in Macron's new government, which also confirmed heavyweights Bruno Le Maire and Gerald Darmanin for the finance and interior portfolios.

reliefweb.int (2024-01-11). AMDA Emergency Relief #6: The Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Japan. reliefweb.int

Ryan Black (2024-01-11). Magical Thinking About Biden 2024 Paves The Way For Another Trump Presidency. progressivehub.net JEFF COHEN AND NORMAN SOLOMON…

UMMID (2024-01-11). GOTRAX Folding Electric Bike New Models Unveiled – What's New. ummid.com GOTRAX, a leading brand in the personal electric vehicles market, Saturday January 06, 2024 unveiled upgraded versions of its popular F1 and F2 models of folding electric bikes.

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). Reaction to South Africa's UN Court case against Israel's war in Gaza. informationclearinghouse.blog South Africa accuses Israel of genocidal acts at UN Court. Palestinian, Hamas, and global reactions vary. Israel dismisses the case. Diverse international opinions and support unfold as the hearing progresses.

UMMID (2024-01-11). 'World that does not know…': Palestinian Journalist calls it a day with telling message. ummid.com Palestinian Journalist Anas Al-Najar Sunday January 07, 2024 announced he was quitting his profession with a telling message for the world which he described "does not know the meaning of empathy or humanity".

TASS (2024-01-11). US calls to immediately release St. Nikolas tanker, crew — Department of State. tass.com Vedant Patel, US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesman, called the ship seizure unlawful, and pointed out that Iran's actions are aimed at "disrupting international commerce"

The Independent (2024-01-11). Manpower shortage affecting UPDF operation against illegal fishing. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Fisheries Protection Unit-FPU has blamed the persistent incursion of illegal fishing habits on the limited number of personnel deployed to fight the practices at the different fishing grounds across the country. In 2017, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni created the FPU, as a branch of the Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF, …

Staff (2024-01-11). Who is Adila Hassim, the lawyer fighting 'genocide' case against Israel at ICJ? muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk Adila Hassim, a prominent lawyer representing South Africa in the Gaza genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), delivered a compelling speech on January 10, offering a scathing indictment of Israel's actions in the besieged city. The impassioned address, made before a 15-judge panel in a packed courtroom, garnered …

Dr James A Morris (2024-01-11). Reduce the Burden of Disease or the NHS Will Fail. dailysceptic.org The pressure on the NHS is reaching breaking point as the burden of disease continues to increase. But why are those born after the 1960s so much less healthy than the previous generation? Dr James Morris has an insight.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Business Trumps Politics For Chinese Companies At CES. latintimes.com Hundreds of Chinese companies were at the annual CES gadget extravaganza, shrugging off US-China political trade tensions and focusing on taking care of business.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Are China and West Hurtling Toward Trade War? sputnikglobe.com Washington and Brussels loath witnessing China take the lead when it comes to cutting-edge technologies, Dr. John Gong, professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing and a China Forum expert, told Sputnik.

Yousef Fares (2024-01-11). Palestinians Collectively Return to North Gaza: 'We Will Not Be Displaced Twice'. orinocotribune.com Palestinian journalist Yousef Fares reports from Gaza for Al-Akhbar. | In the old streets of Gaza, the road connecting the northern governorate of Gaza with the eastern neighborhoods of the city, such as Al-Tuffah, Haraat al-Dara, and Shuja'iyya, has become the only route for the residents of the northern Gaza Strip to reach the western areas of the city. This is due to the constant attacks on the direct routes that traverse the western neighborhoods. Over the past few days, this road has been traveled by hundreds of families who have decided to return to the neighborhoods recently vacated by the occupation force…

The Independent (2024-01-11). Agago district loses 20,000 shea trees in five months. independent.co.ug Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agago district has lost more than 20,000 shea nut trees in five months, a recent report by cultural leaders in the district indicates. Clan leaders in Agago district have been at the forefront of the fight against the destruction of endangered tree species. In December 2021, a group of 15 …

noemail (2024-01-11). Trump tangles with judge as NY civil fraud trial nears its end. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump on Thursday accused the New York judge in his civil fraud trial of "having your own agenda" – and the judge told his lawyer to control his client – as a months-long case that could hobble the former U.S. president's business empire neared its end.

UMMID (2024-01-11). CA Final Nov 2023 Result: Mumbai Twin Sisters Among All India Toppers. ummid.com ICAI CA Final Nov 2023 Results: Sanskruti and Shruti Atul Parolita, 22-year-old twins from Mumbai, have cleared the CA Final November 2023 results announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Tuesday January 09, 2024.

thecommunists (2024-01-11). Jury unanimously acquits Palestine Action's Balfour 2 who defaced statue. thecommunists.org Two Palestine Action activists, Gamze Sanli and Sally Woodward, were acquitted unanimously by a jury in Southwark crown court in December 2023, having been charged with criminal damage against a memorial after they doused the House of Commons' Arthur Balfour statue in red last year. To mark the 105th anniversary of Balfour's signing of his …

SAM (2024-01-11). Liberal Think Tanks Among Those Taking Donations From Exxon. progressivehub.net DONALD SHAW | SLUDGE…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Mixed response as Smriti Irani visits Madinah 'barred for non-Muslims'. ummid.com People are reacting differently as Union Minority Minister Smriti Irani Monday January 08, 2024 visited Madinah al Munawara — The Holy City of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) which is normally barred for non-Muslim visitors.

TASS (2024-01-11). Large-scale opposition protests held in Slovakia. tass.com They were organized by the liberal parties that lost power in the republic following the results of the parliamentary elections held in September 2023…

Anna Stanley (2024-01-11). "We Need to Find Ways to Suppress Douglas Murray and Joe Rogan": Inside a Counter-Terrorism Course for U.K. Civil Servants. dailysceptic.org "We need to find ways to suppress Douglas Murray and Joe Rogan": former civil servant Anna Stanley exposes the truth about what UK civil servants are taught in counter-terrorism courses.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Top UN Court Opens Hearings on South Africa's Gaza Genocide Claims Against Israel. sputnikglobe.com THE HAGUE (Sputnik) – The top United Nations court opened two days of public hearings on Thursday to look into South Africa's allegations that the Israeli military has been committing genocide in Gaza, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

latintimes (2024-01-11). White House Hopefuls Flub Chance To Hit Trump In Pre-Iowa Debate. latintimes.com The head-to-head showdown in Iowa capital Des Moines came five days before the state's pivotal opening vote in the primary season, considered crucial for winnowing the field and giving those left standing a springboard for the rest of the race.

UMMID (2024-01-11). Watch: Rabbis storm UN Gen Assembly, asks US to stop vetoing peace. ummid.com Dozens of American Rabbis Tuesday January 09, 2024 stormed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) protesting the Israeli war in Gaza and asking the United States to stop misusing the veto power.

Staff (2024-01-11). 'Not mentioned in Constitution': Mamata outlines objections to 'One Nation, One Election'. muslimmirror.com KOLKATA : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to the Secretary of the High-Level Committee on One Nation, One Election, Niten Chandra highlighting her objections to the proposed system. In her letter, not as the Chief Minister, but in her capacity as the Chairperson of Trinamool Congress, she argued that the Constitution …

TASS (2024-01-11). PREVIEW: Top UN court to consider genocide case against Israel. tass.com The court is expected to deliver its interim ruling against Israel in the next few weeks…

UOFCHA (2024-01-11). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #89. reliefweb.int

Debbie Mohnblatt (2024-01-11). International Diplomats Meet at Knesset To Discuss Postwar Strategies for Gaza. themedialine.org

Amnesty International (2024-01-11). oPt: ICJ hearings over Israel's alleged breaches of the Genocide Convention a vital step to help protect Palestinian civilians [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). First day of ICJ hearing on South Africa's genocide case against Israel. informationclearinghouse.blog The International Court of Justice hears South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. South Africa seeks an emergency order to stop Israeli military action, citing the violation of Palestinian rights. This is the first time Israel is being tried under the UN's Genocide Convention. The court has 15 judges and deals with disputes between countries.

Collective (2024-01-11). Kamel Aïssat acquitted! Solidarity and mobilization won the day. internationalviewpoint.org A judge in Bejaïa has just decided that Professor Kamel Aïssat is acquitted on all charges in the case of the Tala Hamza zinc and lead mine in the Wilaya of Bejaia. | – | / |

NEO (2024-01-11). Government welcomes Rooibos tariff reduction decision. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Rooibos tariff reduction decision | Government has welcomed the decision by the People's Republic of China to substantially reduce tariff rates on imports of South African Rooibos tea. | "China, the world's largest tea-market, previously had tariffs ranging from 15% to 30% on rooibos tea. This has now been reduced to 6%," said the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) in a statement. | The move is with effect from 1 January 2024. | It added that Rooibos tea is a unique South African tea that has gained a strong foothold in global markets with hundreds of millions of rands of ann…

Prabhat Patnaik (2024-01-11). Upsurge of neo-fascism and 'dollarisation'. mronline.org Neo-fascist rulers like Javier Milei propose to control inflation not by curbing capital flight, but by launching a massive attack on the working class.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). South Africa Presents its Case Against Israel at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, holds public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case South Africa v. Israel. Watch the full proceedings of the first day at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing for South…

TASS (2024-01-11). Shipping through Suez Canal down by 28% at the end of 2023 due to Houthi attacks — IMF. tass.com In the meantime, "shipping volumes going through the Cape of Good Hope, increased by 67%," IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack said…

Yumna Patel (2024-01-11). An international law expert explains why South Africa's case at the ICJ is so important. mondoweiss.net A ruling by the International Court of Justice in favor of South Africa, which has accused Israel of genocide, could mean saving thousands of lives in Gaza. The alternative, however, could be devastating and further embolden Israeli violence.

Caleb Crowder (2024-01-11). New Report from Leading Research and Civil Society Organizations Reveals New Information on the Arrests of Water Defenders and the State of Human Rights in El Salvador under the Bukele Administration. ips-dc.org The new report highlights the full extent of human rights abuses under the Bukele administration, as well as evidence that the Bukele administration would like to bring back mining.

Michelle Pini (2024-01-11). Food, fuel and news: A neoliberal nightmare. independentaustralia.net

Gabisile (2024-01-11). SA remains committed to creating a conducive environment for business. sanews.gov.za SA remains committed to creating a conducive environment for business | South Africa remains open for business and dedicated to creating a conducive environment for it to strive, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. | The Minister made the remarks on Thursday during an engagement with members of the media ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. | "We remain steadfast in carrying out structural reforms to support and accelerate economic recovery. As government, we remain resolved to deal with the energy and logistics challenges that are adversely impacting our economy," he…

TASS (2024-01-11). Over 170 prison employees being held hostage by inmates in Ecuador. tass.com The security threat in Ecuador escalated on January 7 after a Los Choneros gang leader, nicknamed Fito, escaped from prison…

publicbooks (2024-01-11). The U.S. Has Never Forgiven Haiti. publicbooks.org For Frederick Douglass, and for Black activists across the United States, there was no place more important to global Black freedom than Haiti.

A A (2024-01-11). Mr. President, Your Secretary of Defense Is Missing. strategic-culture.su W.J. ASTORE | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin went into the hospi…

Contributing Writers (2024-01-11). Genocide Case Against Israel. marktaliano.net

Paul Begley (2024-01-11). Doubling down against women a conservative political trend. independentaustralia.net

Monica Piccinini (2024-01-11). Wines Tainted with 'Pesticide Cocktail'. globalresearch.ca

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-11). WHO was devised to control and rule over the world's population. expose-news.com In September last year, Dr Wolgang Wodarg joined Ivor Cummins to discuss how the World Health Organisation was shaped to be used as their instrument for controlling and ruling over the world's …

NEO (2024-01-11). Well wishes for Bafana Bafana. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for Bafana Bafana | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has wished Bafana Bafana well as the national team left for Cà¥te d'Ivoire where they will participate in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. | "I have no doubt that you will make us proud in the tournament and raise the South African flag high. You carry the hopes and aspirations of the nation. I look forward to seeing you in Cà¥te d'Ivoire ahead of your first game against Mali," said the Minister in a social media post on X. | The Minister's comments come as the national football side departed from Johannesburg to Ab…

latintimes (2024-01-11). Trump Cut Off by Judge at End of Civil Trial After Calling it a 'Fraud on Me'. latintimes.com Judge Arthur Engoron had refused granting Trump the chance of giving a closing statement but he still got a brief chance to speak…

latintimes (2024-01-11). After Re-election, A Parliamentary Setback For Spain's PM. latintimes.com In a closely fought vote on three government decrees, lawmakers passed two of them by the narrowest of margins (172 to 171).

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-11). Tall Tales and Murderous Restraint: Blinken on Gaza and Israel. dissidentvoice.org The role of the US State Department regarding Israel's continued obliteration of Gaza is becoming increasingly clear. As the actions of the Israeli Defence Forces continue, the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is full of meaningless statements about restraint and control, the protection of civilians, the imperatives of humanitarianism in war. As the war continues, …

latintimes (2024-01-11). 'The Last of Us' Has a New Latina in the Cast: Isabela Merced to Join Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna. latintimes.com HBO announced Peruvian American Merced as the new member of the cast of 'The Last of Us'

The Media Line Staff (2024-01-11). Report Claims Houthi Fighters Trained in Iran. themedialine.org

averyr (2024-01-11). REPORT: El Salvador's State of Deception. ips-dc.org

latintimes (2024-01-11). World Cup Stars Morocco Seek End To 48-year African Trophy Drought. latintimes.com In the second and last tournament decided by a mini-league, Morocco snatched a late 1-1 draw with Guinea to finish first in Ethiopia.

Staff (2024-01-11). Violence in Ecuador Is Result of Deliberate Dismantling of the State. orinocotribune.com The systematic violence which has immersed Ecuador is the product of a process of deliberate destructuring of the rule of law derived from policies implemented by the last three neoliberal governments, warned Jorge Paladines, an academic at the Central University of Ecuador and a professor of law and political science, in an interview with Sputnik. | That, today, Ecuador is in a situation of internal armed conflict, that the country has been plunged into a state of emergency, and that a live television program was interrupted by armed men, is not the result of spontaneity or chance. | On the contrary: the securit…

Mohammad Al-Kassim (2024-01-11). Crowds Protest in Ramallah as Secretary of State Blinken Meets With PA President Abbas. themedialine.org

Peter Certo (2024-01-11). In OtherWords: January 11, 2023. otherwords.org We're back with our first new batch of op-eds for the year. I hope you had a great holiday season — we're glad to be back in your inbox! | This week in OtherWords, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Chuck Collins

Louison le Guen (2024-01-11). Chiapas: thirty years of insurrection! internationalviewpoint.org On 1 January 1994, the powerful of this world woke up sceptical, incredulous and perhaps, for the most lucid among them, vaguely worried… The permanence of the revolution had just leapt out at them! | – | / |

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Political Stunt: What's Behind Hunter Biden's Surprise Capitol Appearance? sputnikglobe.com First son Hunter Biden unexpectedly appeared at a House Oversight Committee hearing this week, as the panel sought to hold him in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify at a closed-door deposition in December.

Connor Echols (2024-01-11). Why won't Biden close Gitmo? responsiblestatecraft.org

Today marks 22 years since the first set of detainees arrived at Guantanamo Bay, a U.S. military base in Cuba. The camp, in the George W. Bush administration's telling, fell outside of the normal jurisdiction of federal courts and was thus free from pesky concerns like treating detainees humanely or charging them with crimes. | "Gitmo" quickly became a by-word for the worst excesses of the Global War on Terror, including torture and indefinite detention. By 2005, the New York Times editorial board

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-11). We can end mass atrocities in Gaza and beyond. wagingnonviolence.org

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-01-11). 'Israel's' So-Called Third Phase of War — Withdrawing From Gaza, Invoking Regional Terror. orinocotribune.com By Julia Kassem — Jan 6, 2024 | All the while, with the Resistance Axis more emboldened, it is the US and "Israel" that face grim horizons, digging deeper their own grave. |

| On the 4th anniversary of the martyrdom anniversary of Hajj Qassem Soleimani, a paralyzing terror attack ripped the bustling streets of Kerman, Iran, where the IRGC resistance leader was commemorated with enormous crowds, murdering over 103 people and injuring over 211 others. | While formally claimed by Daesh, the terror attack comes in the middle of US and Israeli string of assassinations, ongoing terror attacks, and desire…

Jacob Dreizin (2024-01-11). Who wants to bet against Dreizin? thedreizinreport.com Please consider becoming a TheDreizinReport.com PAID member to access and enjoy this unique content. Please register and subscribe here Already a member? Sign in here…

Zero Hedge (2024-01-11). Blinken Slams South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel as 'Meritless' & 'Galling'. globalresearch.ca

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (2024-01-11). A Call for a Just Transition to Modern Jeepneys. pressenza.com We, the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI), a social development and advocacy network of more than 250 church faith-based groups, non-governmental organizations, and people's organizations in the Philippines, stand in solidarity with the jeepney drivers and operators who are facing the threat of losing their livelihood due to the jeepney modernization program. We support their campaign against the phaseout of jeepneys, which are not only a symbol of Filipino culture and ingenuity, but also a vital mode of transportation for millions of commuters. | While we acknowledge the need to rehabilitate our publi…

TASS (2024-01-11). Stephane Sejourne appointed as France's new foreign minister. tass.com He will succeed Catherine Colonna…

Abdullah Jallow (2024-01-11). If Allah's Greatness truly occupies a person's heart, he or she will always give precedence to truth. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad'khali [may Allah preserve him] stated: Many people humble themselves to one another more than they humble themselves to Allah — The Most High, The Most Great. It is neither permissible for a person to be a slave except …

Editor (2024-01-11). What Israel Faces at The Hague. scheerpost.com

Joseph Bouchard (2024-01-11). Why today's gang violence in Ecuador shouldn't shock you. responsiblestatecraft.org

The world was shocked in the last few weeks as drug gangs turned Ecuador from being a relatively stable, increasingly democratic Andean republic, into an apparent narco-state.
| Ecuadorians are, for the first time, seeing their country fall under the control of criminal gangs, a fate previously only reserved to some of its other Latin American neighbors. | The recent surge seemingly started on August 9 last year, when

The Independent (2024-01-11). M23 rebels deny blocking locals from accessing gardens. independent.co.ug North Kivu, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have denied accusations that they are blocking locals from accessing gardens in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On Tuesday, a section of locals led by Selon Jean-Claude Mbabaze, President of Civil Society in Rutshuru came …

Susan Roberts (2024-01-11). The Morality of the West on Trial. counterpunch.org This week South Africa will open its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The indictment is based on the Genocide Convention of 1948 and alleges that Israel is perpetrating a genocide on the Palestinian people in Gaza. All that South Africa needs to prove at this short preliminary hearing

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Pentagon Inspector General Says Launching Review of Austin's Hospitalization. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Defense Department Inspector General Robert Storch said in a memorandum that his office is launching a review into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and related notification procedures, after news of his illness failed to reach the White House for several days.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-11). Tall Tales and Murderous Restraint: Blinken on Gaza and Israel. Meaningless Statements on Control and Protection of Civilians. globalresearch.ca

noemail (2024-01-11). Soccer-Dragusin joins Spurs from Genoa. devdiscourse.com Romania defender Radu Dragusin has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Genoa until 2030 for an undisclosed fee, the club announced on Thursday.

Staff (2024-01-11). SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya justifies police firing on 'karsevaks' in 1990. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Wednesday justified the then Mulayam Singh Yadav government's order directing the police to open fire on 'karsevaks' in Ayodhya in 1990, saying that it was done to protect the Constitution. Maurya, who has been inviting controversy through his statements in the recent past, was …

Tom Feeley (2024-01-11). Reality of Genocide in Gaza. informationclearinghouse.blog Mature Audience Only…

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). Iranian Navy Detains US Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman. sputnikglobe.com TEHRAN (Sputnik) – On Thursday, a US oil tanker, previously caught in a regional standoff between Iran and US, was reportedly boarded by a group of armed individuals off the coast of Oman and appeared to have changed course toward Iran.

UMMID (2024-01-11). Thank You South Africa for filing case against Israeli Genocide at ICJ. ummid.com The peace loving people of the world thank South Africa for its courage! They hope that this significant step is a good initiative to hold Israel accountable for its action and to achieve an immediate ceasefire against the civilians of Palestine.

Editor (2024-01-11). Calls to prosecute Israel for war crimes grow louder in Europe. mronline.org Anti-imperialist groups across Europe will observe January 13 as the Day of Action for Gaza, to mark the 100th day of Israel's ongoing genocidal war.

sputnikglobe (2024-01-11). China's 3rd-Generation Superconductor Quantum Computer Comes Online. sputnikglobe.com China's quantum computing has made new progress, with its third-generation superconducting quantum computer "Origin Wukong" coming online at 9 am on Saturday at Origin Quantum Computing Technology (Hefei) Co.

The Independent (2024-01-11). Jordan, Palestine, Egypt stress rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians. independent.co.ug AMMAN | Xinhua | Jordan, Egypt and Palestine stressed Wednesday their rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The rejection was reiterated during a trilateral summit held in Jordan's Aqaba, where King Abdullah II of Jordan, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Israel's Well-Oiled PR Machine Collapses. libya360.wordpress.com Ali Choukeir Hasbara, a Hebrew term uniquely associated with Israel's global propaganda efforts, has utterly failed to counter the pro-Palestinian narrative in the Gaza war. As a frontline tool for Tel Aviv's national security strategy, losing its Hasbara power is equal to losing its qualitative military edge. "Israel condemns South Africa's decision to play advocate…

UMMID (2024-01-11). UGC NET December 2023 Result on Jan 10 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the result of UGC NET December 2023 on its official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in on Wednesday January 10, 2024.

WSWS (2024-01-11). "Goon Squad" of Mississippi sheriff deputies carried out campaign of terror and torture. wsws.org Deputies in Rankin County carried out a reign of extrajudicial torture and brutality that went ignored for years.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Appeals Court panel hears Trump claim of absolute immunity. wsws.org The proceeding heard a remarkable exchange between one judge and Trump's lawyer, discussing whether a president could be prosecuted for crimes like ordering assassinations of political rivals and waging illegal wars.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Ecuador's government declares state of war with support of Washington. wsws.org As recently as June 2022 and October 2019, Ecuador witnessed the same scenes of troops marching and tanks rolling into cities, killing dozens of demonstrators against social inequality.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Sri Lanka joins US-led coalition in Red Sea amid Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government's decision to join Washington's latest provocations in the Middle East is another demonstration of Colombo's subservience to US imperialism.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Australian COVID surge the worst in at least six months. wsws.org Hospitalisations have skyrocketed over the holiday season, while health authorities have belatedly admitted that transmission is approaching previous levels that saw hundreds of deaths.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Interview with New York City educator at Yemeni-American demonstration for Palestine. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke to a New York City public school educator at a protest against Israeli/US genocide against Gaza and military operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in the "Little Yemen" neighborhood in the Bronx.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Ongoing COVID-19 surge heralds another winter of death. wsws.org The current wave is the second highest since the pandemic began, only eclipsed by the initial wave of the Omicron variant during the winter of 2021-22.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Oppose the frame-up of the Toronto "Peace 11"! All charges must be dropped against anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian activists! wsws.org The persecution of the 11 in relation to a protest against the Indigo bookstore CEO's support for the Israel Defense Forces is part of a global crackdown on protests against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and efforts to smear those opposed to Israel's onslaught as antisemitic.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Commercial real estate plunges posing major problems for banks. wsws.org While it may have eased tensions somewhat, the Fed pivot to lower interest rates has been described as "too late and too temporary, to prevent rising bankruptcies."

WSWS (2024-01-11). How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer: A documentary approaches the American novelist with sympathy, but not enough scrutiny. wsws.org The documentary follows the writer from his boyhood in the 1930s through his service during World War II and throughout his tumultuous literary, journalistic and personal life.

WSWS (2024-01-11). One year since the January 8 fascist uprising in Brazil. wsws.org The conditions under which Lula's event took place completely demolish the farce of Brazil's "Unshaken Democracy."

WSWS (2024-01-11). US and UK threaten war against Yemen. wsws.org Behind the aggressive statements against the Houthi's in Yemen is the escalating imperialist campaign against Iran.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-11). Brazil, Colombia and the Arab League Endorse South Africa's Case at the ICJ. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Gustavo Petro in a meeting with young Palestinians in Colombia on December 15, 2023. Photo: Presidencia Colombia Colombia and Brazil join a growing list of countries that has expressed support for South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide Colombia and Brazil's foreign ministries announced in separate statements that their governments support South Africa's…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Arab League and counting, SA ICJ Petition against Israeli genocide receives more support. ummid.com In a major setback for the Zionists and their allies, Arab League, a representative body of about two dozen countries – majority of them in the neighbourhood of Israel, has declared support for the South Africa Petition filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Israeli genocide and massacre of Palestinians.

noemail (2024-01-11). Soccer-Dier joins Bayern Munich after a decade at Tottenham. devdiscourse.com Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier has joined Bayern Munich on loan to the end of the season, both clubs said on Thursday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed by either club but British media reported that Bayern paid Spurs 3.5 million euros ($3.84 million) for the 29-year-old England international.

Staff (2024-01-11). Over 175 State and Local Elected Officials Urge President Biden to Immediately Call for a Permanent Ceasefire. commondreams.org Over 175 elected officials from state and local offices across the United States signed an open letter to President Joe Biden urging him to immediately call for and work to facilitate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The letter was led by Illinois State Representative Lilian Jiménez and Delaware State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton, and continues collecting …

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Private brands spur sales of retail stores. ecns.cn Chinese supermarkets, warehouse club chains and convenience stores are increasingly relying on their own store brands to better serve consumers seeking value and affordability.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China holds majority of world's 'lighthouse factories'. ecns.cn China has the highest number of "lighthouse factories"- manufacturers that show leadership in using Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, the Securities Times reported on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China's car production, sales hit a record high. ecns.cn China's automobile production and sales volumes both surpassed 30 million units for the first time in 2023, hitting a record high.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Concerns raised for U.S. intervention on Dutch exports to China. ecns.cn China expressed deep concern and strong opposition to the direct intervention from the United States in disrupting the export of photolithography machines from Dutch companies to China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Japan ramps up air safety efforts. ecns.cn Japan's transport ministry has introduced urgent safety measures for air traffic control in the wake of a tragic collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Archaeologists solve mystery of ancient Jianjiapo tombs' origin. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists recently pinpointed the origin of the mysterious Jianjiapo tomb site in the east Tianshan region in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Xi pledges deeper ties with Tunisia on 60th anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tunisian President Kais Saied exchanged congratulations on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries on Wednesday, with both leaders pledging to further promote bilateral ties.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Chang'e 6 to land on moon in 1st half of year. ecns.cn The Chang'e 6 spacecraft, China's next robotic expedition to the moon, is scheduled to land on the lunar surface in the first half of this year and will be tasked with bringing back samples from its little-known far side.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Lost Summer Palace bronze panel returned. ecns.cn A long-lost bronze relic from the Summer Palace in Beijing has been returned from overseas and was transferred back to its home on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Warming threatening penguins in Antarctica. ecns.cn Global warming may be having an impact on the populations of two penguin species in Antarctica, a Chinese scientist on the southernmost continent said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). WEF highlights misinformation threat. ecns.cn The spread of misinformation and disinformation driven by artificial intelligence is the biggest short-term risk for the global economy this year, while environmental risks dominate the threats in the long-term, according to a new report.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Envoy calls for end to attacks in Red Sea. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday called on Houthi rebels to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, emphasizing respect for the freedom of navigation. The call came as the UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an end to Red Sea attacks.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Chinese diplomat to visit Africa as annual first overseas visit. ecns.cn Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi will start a six-day visit to Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday, the 34th consecutive year that Africa has been the destination for Chinese foreign ministers' annual first overseas visit.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Commerce Minister Wang Wentao talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. ecns.cn Commerce Minister Wang Wentao talked with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo via a phone call on Jan 11, according to the official website of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China launches world's largest solid-fuel carrier rocket. ecns.cn The Gravity-1 (YL-1) carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China's Shandong Province, at 1: 30 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, sending three satellites into the planned orbit.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). FTA between China, New Zealand now in full implementation: Chinese Embassy. ecns.cn All dairy products exported from New Zealand to China are now able to enter China duty-free and quota-free, reflecting China's fulfillment of its commitments of tariff elimination under the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Premier Li Qiang to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, visit Switzerland and Ireland. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang of the State Council will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 and pay an official visit to Switzerland and Ireland from January 14 to 17: Chinese Foreign Ministry.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). No Chinese casualties reported so far in Ecuador amid its security crisis: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry has directed the Chinese embassy and consulates in Ecuador to activate the emergency mechanism for consular protection, and there have been no Chinese casualties reported in Ecuador so far.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Senior CPC official holds talks with former U.S. officials, business representatives. ecns.cn Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met former U.S. officials and representatives from the finance and business community in New York on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China launches new-generation meteorological supercomputing system with 6.5-times higher computing power. ecns.cn In 2023, China has ramped up informationization of meteorological data, launching a new generation of meteorological supercomputing system with 6.5-times higher computing power, China Media Group reported on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China moves to expand 5G coverage in outlying border regions, inhabited offshore isles. ecns.cn China will move to expand its 5G mobile network access to all outlying border regions and inhabited offshore islands, and the 5G coverage will likely reach 100 percent by the end of 2025, according to a notice jointly issued by 13 Chinese government departments on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). More cities add IVF to health insurance coverage to relieve childbirth pressure. ecns.cn A number of Chinese cities recently ramped up their efforts for the reimbursement of medical bills for fertility services to relieve childbearing parents' financial pressure.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Expert baths Komodo dragon in China's largest breeding base. ecns.cn An expert bathed a 3-year-old Komodo dragon on Wednesday at the Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. The Chimelong Safari Park is also China's largest breeding base for Komodo dragons."ÄÄ…

Karen Yamanaka (2024-01-11). Racism deliberately concealed for 100 years. internationalviewpoint.org "However, racism in Japanese society has been deliberately concealed by successive right-wing and conservative governments. Japanese governments have deliberately failed to investigate or even keep proper statistics on the frequent incidents of racial discrimination in Japan. " | – | / |

Michael Jansen (2024-01-11). The Gaza War Has Finished Off Israeli Impunity. globalresearch.ca

TASS (2024-01-11). Israel's Netanyahu fires back at South Africa for genocide accusations. tass.com Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that Israel was fighting terrorists and lies…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Who exactly is running Israel? Not Netanyahu at least. ummid.com Right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not exactly run Israel. He is more of a manager, and not a very good one at that.

noreply (2024-01-11). Larry Mauls Two "Scholars". And Two Magazines. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

noreply (2024-01-11). Sarah And Me. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com Talking geopolitics today. Enjoy, if you will.

reliefweb.int (2024-01-11). Situation Report – Sri Lanka 11th January 2024 at 0900hrs. reliefweb.int

Dan La Botz (2024-01-11). Will Trump Be Disqualified from Running for Office? internationalviewpoint.org It seems like this will be a rerun of 2020, Trump v. Biden. Still, much could change in this new year, 2024 in the court cases and in the social movements. | – | / |

Dan La Botz (2024-01-11). Biden and Trump Accuse Each other of Ending American Democracy. internationalviewpoint.org "Trump continues to lead other candidates in the Republican primary by as much as 30 points and the latest polls show Trump and Biden neck and neck." | – | / |

marketing (2024-01-11). Global Heating May Breach 1.5∞C In 2024 Here's What That Could Look Like #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) It's official: 2023 was Earth's hottest year ever recorded , beating the previous record set in 2016 by a huge margin. Last year was also the first in which the world …

marketing (2024-01-11). Church Without God: How Secular Congregations Fill A Need For Some Nonreligious Americans #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Shared testimonies, collective singing, silent meditation and baptism rituals these are all activities you might find at a Christian church service on a Sunday morning …

marketing (2024-01-11). Blizzards Are Inescapable " But The Most Expensive Winter Storm Damage Is Largely Preventable #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Winter storms can easily become billion-dollar disasters as the snow piles up on interstates and collapses roofs and power lines. Yet, while canceled flights and …

marketing (2024-01-11). To Protect Endangered Sharks And Rays, Scientists Are Mapping These Species' Most Important Locations #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) All of the saltwater bodies on Earth make up one big ocean . But within it, there is infinite variety just ask any scuba diver. Some spots have more coral, more sea …

marketing (2024-01-11). 7 Strategies To Help Gifted Autistic Students Succeed In College #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) About 1 out of every 100 students in American public schools has autism. A subset of these students also have academic gifts and talents in a broad range of areas, …

marketing (2024-01-11). In The 'Big Tent' Of Free Speech, Can You Be Too Open-Minded? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) People often extol the virtue of open-mindedness, but can there be too much of a good thing? | As a college dean , I regularly observe campus controversies about the …

marketing (2024-01-11). Otters, Beavers And Other Semiaquatic Mammals Keep Clean Underwater, Thanks To Their Flexible Fur #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Underwater surfaces can get grimy as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists call fouling . But furry mammals like beavers and otters that spend …

marketing (2024-01-11). Sellout! How Political Corruption Shaped An American Insult #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you follow politics, sports, Hollywood or the arts, you've no doubt heard the insult sellout thrown around to describe someone perceived to have betrayed a core …

marketing (2024-01-11). The Animal Sounds In Most Nature Documentaries Are Made By Humans Here's How They Do It And Why It Matters #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Wildlife documentaries like the BBC's recent series, Planet Earth III, are renowned for offering breathtaking images of animals in their natural habitats. You'd be …

marketing (2024-01-11). What Fargo Season Five Gets Right About Toxic Masculinity And Domestic Violence #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Warning: includes spoilers for the first eight episodes of Fargo season five. | The latest series of Fargo includes a two-minute tracking shot that focuses on the menacing …

marketing (2024-01-11). Hedd Wyn: How The Life Of One Of Wales' Most Promising Poets Was Cut Short By The First World War #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The names Passchendaele, the Somme and Mametz Wood stand as grim sentinels, forever bound to the unimaginable carnage of the first world war. Almost 500,000 men were …

marketing (2024-01-11). Post Office Scandal: What The Lack Of Action Tells You About Britain's Polarised Politics #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) It's hard to hear anything about…

marketing (2024-01-11). US Election: Third Party Candidates Can Tip The Balance In A Tight Race Here's Why Robert F Kennedy Jr Matters #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) US politics will start with a bang in January 2024. The long-awaited Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries promise to provide early clarity on a likely Donald Trump …

marketing (2024-01-11). Redundancies Have Unintended Consequences For All Employees, Even Those Who Keep Their Jobs #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Tech giants including X (then known as Twitter ) and Facebook owner Meta announced thousands of job cuts globally in 2022 and 2023, as did other firms like entertainment …

marketing (2024-01-11). Long COVID: Damaged Mitochondria In Muscles Might Be Linked To Some Of The Symptoms #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) It's estimated around 3% of people in the UK experience long COVID persistent, long-lasting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. | Long COVID encompasses a range of …

marketing (2024-01-11). Reflectors In Space Could Make Solar Farms On Earth Work For Longer Every Day #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you happened to be looking at the sky in Europe on a cold night on February 5 1993, there is a chance you could have seen a dim flash of light . That flash came from …

marketing (2024-01-11). One-And-A-Half Billion Tyres Wasted Annually There's A Better Way To Recycle Them #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Production of natural rubber has claimed over 4 million hectares of forest in south-east Asia since 1993 according to a recent study . This destruction of tropical …

marketing (2024-01-11). How Much Life Has Ever Existed On Earth? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) All organisms are made of living cells. While it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when the first cells came to exist, geologists' best estimates suggest at least as …

marketing (2024-01-11). Ethiopia's Quest For Access To The Sea: Success Rests On Good Relations With Its Neighbours #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) On 1 January, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding granting Addis Ababa direct access to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic agreement paves the way …

marketing (2024-01-11). South Africa's New Intelligence Bill Is Meant To Stem Abuses What's Good And Bad About It #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) When South Africa became a constitutional democracy in 1994 , it replaced its apartheid-era intelligence apparatus with a new one aimed at serving the country's new …

marketing (2024-01-11). A Short History Of The Australian Open From A Perth Zoo Sideshow To Economic Juggernaut #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) From relatively humble beginnings, the Australian Open has emerged as a centrepiece in both the global tennis and Australian sporting calendar. With the 2024 tournament …

marketing (2024-01-11). What Is 'Parent Training' For Families Of Children With ADHD? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Problems with focus and impulse control can be common developmental stages through which children and adolescents naturally progress. But they can also be symptoms of …

marketing (2024-01-11). A Prefab Building Revolution Can Help Resolve Both The Climate And Housing Crises #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The world faces an increasing shortage of housing and an escalating climate emergency. These urgent global issues call for quick action and innovative solutions. | The …

marketing (2024-01-11). Sara M. Saleh's Memorable Tales Of Exile, Prejudice And Resistance Reflect The Palestinian Experience #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Sara M. Saleh is a writer and human rights lawyer. She has won two of Australia's most prestigious poetry prizes: Overland's Judith Wright Poetry Prize in 2020 and …

Staff (2024-01-11). 'No one is spared': South Africa presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Jan. 11, 2024. It is shared here with permission under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) license. South African representatives argued before the International Court of Justice on Thursday that Israel is engaged in a genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, subjecting the enclave to "merciless" bombing …

Dean Baker (2024-01-11). Neo-Liberalism Is Not Dead, It Never Lived. cepr.net A friend called my attention to a piece by Dan Drezner disputing the current fashion that neo-liberalism is dead. Drezner makes several good points, and gets some important things wrong, but like most "neo-liberals" and critics of neo-liberalism, he still gets the basic story wrong. The basic point that both sides miss here is that …

Janine Jackson (2024-01-11). 'Protest Is the Tool by Which We Realize Our Democracy' – CounterSpin interview with Chip Gibbons on the right to protest. fair.org Janine Jackson interviewed Defending Rights & Dissent's Chip Gibbons about the right to protest for the CounterSpin240105Gibbons.mp3 | Janine Jackson: The last several years have provided ample reason for public protest, and many people have been doing just that, including some who never had before. This country has a much-vaunted history of vocal public dissent, but we know that that is intertwined with a sadder history of efforts by the powerful to silence th…

UMMID (2024-01-11). Maldivian Minister terms fake reports of his suspension from cabinet. ummid.com Amid a flood of reports in the Indian media that the Maldives government has suspended some deputy ministers over social media posts derogatory to PM Modi, Hassan Zihan, Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil, termed 'fake news' reports claiming his suspension from the cabinet.

UMMID (2024-01-11). South Korea imposes ban on dog meat industry. ummid.com South Korea's National Assembly Tuesday January 09, 2024 voted to ban the dog meat industry in what animal campaigners at Humane Society International, Korea called "history in the making."

Roy Eidelson (2024-01-11). Guantanamo: An Enduring Stain. counterpunch.org The infamous U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay turns 22 this month. Its ugly history now spans an entire generation. For those who might not remember, on January 11, 2002, General Richard Myers described Guantanamo's first arrivals as "people that would gnaw hydraulic lines in the back of a C-17 to bring it down" and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld chimed in, "To be in an eight-by-eight cell in beautiful, sunny Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is not inhumane."

Health Cluster (2024-01-11). Myanmar: Health Cluster Bulletin – Quarter Three – 2023. reliefweb.int Country: Myanmar | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization |

His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2024-01-11). Video: Archbishop Carlo Vigano. A False Pandemic and The Imposition of A False Vaccine. A Criminal Plan of World Depopulation. globalresearch.ca

Igor Chudov (2024-01-11). U.K. Covid Vaccine Investigation "Unexpectedly" Postponed "Until After General Election" dailysceptic.org The long-awaited U.K. 'Covid vaccine inquiry' has been postponed until "after the General Election" for mysterious reasons. Are some people getting worried?

APR editor (2024-01-11). PNG's Marape under pressure to resign as 6 MPs quit after Moresby riots. asiapacificreport.nz By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist A political crisis is starting to brew in Papua New Guinea as calls are made for Prime Minster James Marape to step down in the wake of deadly riots in parts of the country. Violence broke out with shops and businesses being set alight late yesterday, after public servants,…

Editor (2024-01-11). An Ex-CIA Agent Looks Back at 22 Years of Torture at Guantánamo Bay. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-01-11). John Kiriakou: 22 Years of Terror at Guantanamo Bay. scheerpost.com

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). SME performance improves in 2023. ecns.cn Business performance of China's small and medium-sized enterprises improved in 2023 on the back of the gradual resumption of work and production after the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside a package of supportive policy measures.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Xi notes global impact of U.S. ties in letter to Iowa friend. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said that China is willing to work with the United States to promote the steady, sound and sustained development of China-U.S. relations, and to seek more benefits for the two peoples and provide more public goods for the international community.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China and Finland to enhance cooperation. ecns.cn China and Finland agreed on Wednesday to bolster their mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance communication on international and regional affairs amid global challenges, as President Xi Jinping met with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto via video link.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Xi, Maldivian leader elevate relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Wednesday, with both nations pledging further cooperation on the building of the Belt and Road, the digital economy and green development.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China approves new drugs offering hope for Alzheimer's patients and HIV prevention. ecns.cn China's medical regulators recently granted approvals for two foreign drugs, bringing new hope to patients with Alzheimer's disease and high-risk groups for HIV/AIDS.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Xi pledges deeper ties with Tunisia on 60th anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tunisian President Kais Saied exchanged congratulations on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries on Wednesday, with both leaders pledging to further promote bilateral ties.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Chang'e 6 to land on moon in 1st half of year. ecns.cn The Chang'e 6 spacecraft, China's next robotic expedition to the moon, is scheduled to land on the lunar surface in the first half of this year and will be tasked with bringing back samples from its little-known far side.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Lost Summer Palace bronze panel returned. ecns.cn A long-lost bronze relic from the Summer Palace in Beijing has been returned from overseas and was transferred back to its home on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). FTA between China, New Zealand now in full implementation: Chinese Embassy. ecns.cn All dairy products exported from New Zealand to China are now able to enter China duty-free and quota-free, reflecting China's fulfillment of its commitments of tariff elimination under the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). No Chinese casualties reported so far in Ecuador amid its security crisis: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry has directed the Chinese embassy and consulates in Ecuador to activate the emergency mechanism for consular protection, and there have been no Chinese casualties reported in Ecuador so far.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China launches new-generation meteorological supercomputing system with 6.5-times higher computing power. ecns.cn In 2023, China has ramped up informationization of meteorological data, launching a new generation of meteorological supercomputing system with 6.5-times higher computing power, China Media Group reported on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China moves to expand 5G coverage in outlying border regions, inhabited offshore isles. ecns.cn China will move to expand its 5G mobile network access to all outlying border regions and inhabited offshore islands, and the 5G coverage will likely reach 100 percent by the end of 2025, according to a notice jointly issued by 13 Chinese government departments on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). More cities add IVF to health insurance coverage to relieve childbirth pressure. ecns.cn A number of Chinese cities recently ramped up their efforts for the reimbursement of medical bills for fertility services to relieve childbearing parents' financial pressure.

UN Security Council (2024-01-11). Conseil de sécurité: l'intensification du conflit en Ukraine préoccupe les délégations. reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: UN Security Council | CONSEIL DE SÉCURITÉ
| 9526E SÉANCE — MATIN | CS/15559 | De nombreuses délégations ont dénoncé, ce matin, devant le Conseil de sécurité, une nouvelle intensification du conflit en Ukraine après que des barrages de missiles, de drones et d'artillerie russes se sont abattus au cours des dernières semaines sur l'ensemble des régions du pays, les communautés de première ligne et les infrastructures civiles étant les plus durement touchées. | ´ Nous sommes à l'aube de la troisième année du conflit armé le plus grave en Europe depuis la Seconde Guerre…

Staff (2024-01-11). ALBA-TCP rechaza acciones de EEUU contra empresa Citgo de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) rechazó las recientes acciones de la administración estadounidense que pretenden despojar a Venezuela de la empresa Citgo Petroleum Corporation (Citgo). Los Estados miembros del bloque tildaron de "inmorales e ilegales" los pasos de la Casa Blanca.

Staff (2024-01-11). Asociación Médica de Canadá pide acciones de cambio ante crisis sanitaria. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Médica de Canadá reclamó un cambio en el sistema de salud del país, luego de reportes de salas de emergencia desbordadas y esperas de más de 20 horas para recibir atención profesional. La Asociación afirma que tanto los pacientes como los profesionales sufren por la situación actual y es necesario reconstruir el sistema de atención médica.

Staff (2024-01-11). Noboa planea construir nuevas cárceles en medio de conflicto interno en Ecuador. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, anunció que el Gobierno presentará hoy el proyecto de dos nuevas cárceles de máxima seguridad en las provincias de Pastaza y Santa Elena como parte de su plan contra la inseguridad. Noboa explicó que la construcción de esas instalaciones sería al mismo estilo de las edificadas por el gobierno de Nayib Bukele en El Salvador.

A a (2024-01-11). Lucha contra las drogas en América Latina, a contracorriente de EU. strategic-culture.su Ante el fracaso de la estrategia punitiva impulsada por Estados Unidos en el tema del narcotráfico, surgió la Conferencia Latinoamericana y del Caribe sobre Drogas para impulsar políticas públicas que ataquen las causas. No obstante, expertos aseguran que es difícil que prosperen las propuestas | José Réyez | àönete a nosotros en , y

Caleb Crowder (2024-01-11). Nuevo Informe de Organizaciones Líderes en Investigación y de la Sociedad Civil Revela Nueva Información sobre los Arrestos de Defensores del Agua y el Estado de los Derechos Humanos en El Salvador, bajo la Administración de Bukele. ips-dc.org El nuevo informe pone de relieve el alcance de los abusos contra los derechos humanos cometidos bajo el gobierno de Bukele, así como pruebas de que su gobierno pretende reabrir la minería.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-01-11). Aumentan a 793 los casos de Covid-19 en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El director nacional de Epidemiología, Ronald Skewes, expresó que el alza se debe a la expansión de la nueva variante JN.1.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-01-11). Declaran emergencia en Papúa Nueva Guinea ante disturbios. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Papúa Nueva Guinea, James Marape, dictaminó la resolución que tendrá vigencia por dos semanas.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-11). Israel asesina a joven palestino que había sido liberado. telesurtv.net El joven palestino de 25 años había sido liberado recientemente por Israel y falleció tas una incursión militar sionista en la Cisjordania ocupada.

teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-01-11). Brasil nombra a Dorival Júnior como nuevo entrenador. telesurtv.net La entidad destacó que este jueves se llevará a cabo la conferencia de prensa de presentación en Río de Janeiro.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-01-11). Condenan a 20 años de prisión a expresidente de Surinam. telesurtv.net Desi Bouterse deberá presentarse para pagar su condena de 20 años por el asesinato de dirigentes opositores.

teleSUR- lvm, MS (2024-01-11). Denuncian asesinato de dos líderes sociales en Colombia. telesurtv.net Argemiro Mayo fue asesinado por sicarios en zona rural del municipio de Mutatá cuando se trasladaba en un vehículo junto a su hermano.

Staff (2024-01-11). Fallece en Pinar del Río destacado neurocirujano Iván Arenas. cubadebate.cu Con profundo dolor conocimos este martes el fallecimiento del destacado profesor, Iván Francisco Arenas Rodríguez, especialista de Segundo Grado en Neurocirugía y considerado el padre de la especialidad, en Pinar del Río. Por más de 40 años consagró su vida a esa labor, siendo formador de generaciones de neurocirujanos en la provincia vueltabajera.

Staff (2024-01-11). Artemisa silencia el Latino en Liga Élite del Béisbol: Cerrada pizarra de 2×1 ante Industriales. cubadebate.cu Artemisa logró hoy su tercer triunfo en la semifinal de la II Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano, con cerrada pizarra de 2×1 ante Industriales en el Estadio Latinoamericano. El partido llegó al noveno inning 1×0 favorable a los anfitriones, pero los Cazadores artemiseños marcaron empate y ventaja por intermedio del jardinero Dennis Laza y el inicialista José Antonio Jiménez.

Staff (2024-01-11). Cuba apoya la demanda de Sudáfrica ante la Corte Internacional de Justicia contra el genocidio de Israel en Palestina. cubadebate.cu Cuba expresa su apoyo a la solicitud de la República de Sudáfrica de iniciar un procedimiento contra Israel en la Corte Internacional de Justicia, en relación con las violaciones por parte de ese país de sus obligaciones en virtud de la Convención para la Prevención y la Sanción del Delito de Genocidio.

Staff (2024-01-11). Cuba seleccionada por National Geographic como el primer destino cultural en América. cubadebate.cu El prestigioso medio de comunicación estadounidense National Geographic designó a Cuba como el primer destino cultural para visitar en el continente americano durante este año, según muestra hoy en su sitio web oficial.

Staff (2024-01-11). Gobierno chino insta a Washington a no interferir en comicios de Taiwán. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de China ratificó este jueves su rechazo a la injerencia del Gobierno de EE.UU. en el proceso electoral de Taiwán, cuyos comicios están previstos para celebrarse el próximo fin de semana. La Cancilería responde así al anuncio de Washington de enviar una delegación "no oficial" a Taiwán tras la realización de los comicios.

Staff (2024-01-11). Presentan en televisión italiana documental dedicado al cine de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El documental Cine Libre, presentado la víspera en el espacio Art Night del canal televisivo Rai5, cuenta la historia de un sueño hecho realidad en Cuba tras el triunfo de la Revolución, destacó hoy su director, Adolfo Conti, quien resaltó el papel jugado por la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba en la producción de esta obra.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-01-11). Putin viaja a la región de Jabárovsk, fronteriza con China. telesurtv.net El periplo del presidente Putin comenzó por la región de Chukotka, única por su cercanía con la Ruta Marítima Septentrional.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-01-11). Siria exige presión internacional para lograr paz en Gaza. telesurtv.net El representante de Siria protestó contra las repetidas y sangrientas agresiones del régimen sionista contra infraestructuras vitales de su país.

teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-01-11). India y Siria buscan vías para reforzar cooperación en materia de salud. telesurtv.net Mediante una reunión acontecida en la sede del Ministerio en Damasco, el titular resaltó las relaciones entre ambas naciones.

UN Security Council (2024-01-11). Nigeria: Informe del Secretario General sobre las actividades de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas para àÅfrica Occidental y el Sahel (S/2023/1075). reliefweb.int

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-01-11). Más de 6.600 migrantes murieron intentando llegar a España en 2023. telesurtv.net Un promedio de 18 inmigrantes perdió la vida por día en la Frontera Occidental Euroafricana, entre ellas, 363 mujeres y 384 niñas y niños.

Staff (2024-01-11). Armada de Irán anuncia la incautación de un petrolero estadounidense. cubadebate.cu La Armada de la República Islámica de Irán anunció este jueves la incautación de un petrolero estadounidense en aguas del golfo de Omán por orden judicial. El petrolero había robado el cargamento de petróleo perteneciente a la República Islámica bajo la dirección de Estados Unidos y lo había puesto a disposición de las autoridades estadounidenses.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-11). FIFA sanciona a varias selecciones de la Conmebol. telesurtv.net Las sanciones van desde multas económicas y cierres parciales de estadios por malos comportamientos de las selecciones ante sus rivales de cara al Mundial de la FIFA 2026.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-01-11). Gremio bancario argentino rechaza privatización de banca pública. telesurtv.net La Asociación se opone además a la privatización del Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior (BICE) y de la Casa de la Moneda.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-01-11). Agenda Global de Seguridad Sanitaria se reúne en Pakistán. telesurtv.net El grupo de trabajo global, creado en 2014 por la Organización Mundial de la Salud y el Centro de Control de Enfermedades (CDC), fue convocado para revisar los avances en los objetivos planteados.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM, MER (2024-01-11). Comunidad internacional expresa apoyo y solidaridad con Ecuador. telesurtv.net El presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, rechazó "de manera contundente la violencia desatada por las bandas criminales" en Ecuador.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN (2024-01-11). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 90 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-11). Sudáfrica acusa a Israel ante la CIJ por actos de genocidio. telesurtv.net El equipo de expertos jurídicos y académicos sudafricanos denunció las atrocidades de Israel en suelo palestino ocupado.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-01-11). Aumentan las alertas por incendios forestales en Colombia. telesurtv.net Según el Ideam, 747 municipios en el país se encuentran en alerta. De ellos, 495 en están en la categoría de roja, 179 en naranja y 73 en amarilla.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-01-11). Asamblea legislativa de Ecuador respalda acciones frente a violencia. telesurtv.net Los parlamentarios se comprometieron a "actuar con celeridad" en el trámite de reformas al Código Orgánico Integral Penal (COIP) y Ley de Garantías Jurisdiccionales y Control Constitucional.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-01-11). FF.AA. ofrecen balance de operativos antiterroristas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net No fue asesinado ningún rehén de los 139 que, entre guardias y personal administrativo, se mantienen cautivos de reclusos amotinados en cinco prisiones.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM, YSM (2024-01-11). Apoyo masivo a la demanda de Sudáfrica en la CIJ contra Israel. telesurtv.net El próximo 11 de enero la (CIJ) celebrará, en la ciudad holandesa de La Haya, la primera audiencia para examinar la demanda presentada contra Tel Aviv.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-01-11). China insta a EE.UU. a no interferir en comicios de Taiwán. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Cancillería china llamó a Washington a no interferir "de ninguna manera" en Taiwán.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-01-11). Bolivia destina recursos para enfrentar sequías e incendios. telesurtv.net Esos recursos económicos serán utilizados para la compra de insumos agrícolas.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-01-11). Sindicato ferroviario alemán exige demandas en huelga general. telesurtv.net Entre tanto el sindicato exige un aumento de salario de 555 euros mensuales.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-01-11). Italia: Carta abierta contra el genocidio en Palestina. indybay.org Italia, 8 de diciembre de 2023 | ARTES ITALIANAS UNIDAS PARA PALESTINA: Carta abierta contra el genocidio en Palestina…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-01-11). Ecuador: Salud en tiempos de guerra. indybay.org Ecuador: Salud en tiempos de guerra | ALAMES (AsociAción Latinoamericana de Medicina Social)…

Jeff Cohen, Norman Solomon (2024-01-11). Magical Thinking About Joe Biden in 2024. indybay.org Paving the way for another Trump presidency…

Andrea & Jin (2024-01-11). Saturday 1/13: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…

Angela (2024-01-11). Saturday 1/13: San Diego Rally for Gaza. indybay.org Plaza De Panama, Balboa Park | San Diego, CA…

Angela (2024-01-11). Sunday 1/14: Long Beach: Global Kite Flight in Solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Bixby Park Annex | Long Beach, CA…

Angela (2024-01-11). Saturday 1/13: Oakland Port Shutdown for Palestine! indybay.org Port of Oakland | Oakland, CA…

Community Outpour (2024-01-11). Protesters Block Streets in Palo Alto for Gaza. indybay.org Vigil for ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday January 7 in Palo Alto, CA.

Long Haul Infoshop (2024-01-11). Sunday 1/28: Free concert and film: The Time Has Come To Abolish Music Entirely. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – Across from La Pena.

Abu Ilyas al Bibi (2024-01-11). Fake Chaos: "Fauda" – the so-called organization of Palestinian anarchists. indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-11). Friday 1/12: Palo Alto: Silent Vigil for Peace. indybay.org 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…

Angela (2024-01-11). Monday 1/15: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace: Connecting Struggles. indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-11). Tuesday 1/16: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

Angela (2024-01-11). Friday 1/12: Webinar: Guantanamo, Where Do We Go From Here? indybay.org

Angela (2024-01-11). Tuesday 1/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-01-11). Thursday 1/11: Santa Clara County Human Rights Commission Meeting. indybay.org County Government Center (in auditorium) | 70 W Hedding St | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2024-01-11). Tuesday 1/16: Sacramento: Press Conference & Symbolic Die-In. indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA‚ÄÇ…

Be A Hero (2024-01-11). Sunday 1/14: Be A Hero: Memorial for Ady Barkan, Activist Health Care for All & Disability Rights. indybay.org Virtual remembrance | RSVP: https://rememberingady.com/…

Catherine Crockett (2024-01-11). Wednesday 1/10: MLK Day March and Celebration in Seaside, CA. indybay.org Monterey County Department of Social Services, 1281 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Committee (2024-01-11). Saturday 1/13: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Library | 150 E San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…

indybay (2024-01-11). Thursday 1/18: Animal Rights Rally and March for Free Palestine. indybay.org Sproul Plaza, Berkeley…

Justice For All (2024-01-11). Attention All Palestinians : Submit Your Cases To The ICC. indybay.org ùêìùê°ùêû ùêéùêüùêüùê¢ùêúùêû ùê®ùêü ùê≠ùê°ùêû ùêèùê´ùê®ùê¨ùêûùêúùê&AEli…

Nom De Plume (2024-01-11). Open Letter To UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ and Berkeley City Council. indybay.org This is an open letter to the Chancellor of UC Berkeley and the Berkeley City Council. Feel free to copy and email or fax this to them. Or print it out and give it to them in person.

Occupella, Women's March mobilization (2024-01-11). Saturday 1/20: Bigger Than Roe! Women's March Singing Rally w/ Occupella. indybay.org In front of the old Oaks Theater | 1875 Solano Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94707…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-01-11). Biden Is Everything People Feared Trump Would Be. caitlinjohnstone.com.au In an article titled " HuffPost's Akbar Sha…

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-11). This Genocide Is Being Live-Streamed. We Can't Say We Didn't Know. caitlinjohnstone.com.au

APR editor (2024-01-10). Looting breaks out in PNG capital during police and military strike. asiapacificreport.nz By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist, and Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent Shops have been set on fire or looted in parts of Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby as unrest broke out during a police and military strike. The protest over unexplained pay deductions to salaries of police, military, and correctional services has…

Pacific Media Watch (2024-01-10). This genocide is being live-streamed. We can't say we didn't know. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone How is anyone still talking about October 7? What Israel has done since October 7 is many times worse than what happened on that day by any conceivable metric; the only way to feel otherwise is to believe Israeli lives are worth many times more than Palestinian lives. How is Israeli…

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-10). Israel scrambles as support for South Africa's case at the Hague increases. peoplesdispatch.org On January 11, the International Court of Justice will hear South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Pretoria has received support from a growing list of countries as Israel's ongoing bombardment has killed over 23,000 Palestinians.

Tanupriya Singh, People's Dispatch. (2024-01-10). Support Grows For South Africa's Case Against Israel. popularresistance.org Bolivia has joined the ranks of countries who support South Africa's historic case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The Hague is set to initiate public hearings on the matter on January 11. | In a statement on January 7, the Bolivian government recognized "that South Africa took a historic step in the defense of the Palestinian people, a leadership and effort that should be accompanied by the international community that clamors for the respect for life". | Bolivia was among the countries, including South Africa and Bangladesh, who had submitted an appea…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-01-09). Piercing The Veil Of Impunity That Allows Israel To Commit Genocide. popularresistance.org On January 11 and 12, the International Court of Justice, also called the World Court, will hear testimony in South Africa's case charging the state of Israel with genocide. Organizations around the world are mobilizing to press their governments to support South Africa publicly and through Declarations of Intervention in the hope that Israel will be held accountable and that effective actions will be taken to protect the rights and lives of people in Palestine. Clearing the FOG speaks with Suzanne Adely, president of the National Lawyers Guild, about the Genocide Convention, the new International Coalition to St…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-09). Provocation in Photography to be premiered at Cuban museum. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's National Museum of Fine Arts (MNBA) will host on Thursday, January 11, the premiere of the documentary "René Peña: provocación en la fotografía" (Rene Peña: Provocation in Photography," by Uruguayan researcher and documentary filmmaker Juanamaria Cordones-Cook.

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