(2024-01-18). Democracy Now! 2024-01-18 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 18, 2024; Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby Slams Indiana University for Canceling Exhibit over Her Support for Gaza; Artist Emily Jacir: Rampant Censorship Is Part of the Genocidal Campaign to Erase Palestinians; Holocaust Survivor Marione Ingram Decries Climate of Censorship After Her Hamburg Talks Are Canceled | Headlines for January 18, 2024; Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby Slams Indiana University for Canceling Exhibit over Her Support for Gaza; Artist Emily Jacir: Rampant Censorship Is Part of the Genocidal Campaign to Erase Palestinians; Holocaust Survivor Marione Ingram Decries Climate o…
(2024-01-18). Democracy Now! 2024-01-18 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 18, 2024; Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby Slams Indiana University for Canceling Exhibit over Her Support for Gaza; Artist Emily Jacir: Rampant Censorship Is Part of the Genocidal Campaign to Erase Palestinians; Holocaust Survivor Marione Ingram Decries Climate of Censorship After Her Hamburg Talks Are Canceled | Headlines for January 18, 2024; Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby Slams Indiana University for Canceling Exhibit over Her Support for Gaza; Artist Emily Jacir: Rampant Censorship Is Part of the Genocidal Campaign to Erase Palestinians; Holocaust Survivor Marione Ingram Decries Climate o…
(2024-01-18). Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby Slams Indiana University for Canceling Exhibit over Her Support for Gaza. democracynow.org 
We spend the hour looking at how artists, writers and other cultural workers in the United States and Europe are facing a growing backlash after expressing solidarity for Palestine. We begin with one of these "canceled" cultural workers: renowned Palestinian American artist Samia Halaby, whose first U.S. retrospective was canceled by her graduate alma mater, Indiana University, after she criticized Israel's bombardment of Gaza. The school's provost said this week the show would have been a "lightning rod" that carried a "risk of violence." Halaby expresses her shock and d…
(2024-01-18). Lango Reacts to Atim Ogwal's Death. plusnews.ug 
There is a somber mood in Lango following the news of Cecilia Atim Ogwal's death. First announced by Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, the speaker of Parliament, the news about Ogwal's death spread through social media like wild fire sending Lango into a frenzy. Atim Ogwal succumbed to cancer from a Hospital in India at 77 …
(2024-01-18). Lango reacts to Atim Ogwal's death. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First announced by Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, the speaker of Parliament, the news about Ogwal's death spread through social media like wild fire sending Lango into a frenzy. Atim Ogwal succumbed to cancer from a Hospital in India at 77 years. Commonly referred to as "Atat" in Lango, Atim …
(2024-01-18). Entry of Middle Eastern Nations Into BRICS+: Important Economic and Geopolitical Takeaways. infobrics.org Five countries — Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Egypt entered BRICS as full members on Jan. 1, now referred to as BRICS+. The BRICS grouping was created in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, while South Africa joined BRICS in 2011…
(2024-01-18). A Closer Look at Coal Demand in the BRICS Economies>. infobrics.org In the realm of global energy dynamics, the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—stand as crucial players shaping the trajectory of coal demand…
(2024-01-18). Will the Expanded BRICS Finally Dethrone the Dollar with Help from Crypto. infobrics.org The economies of the BRICS group, which until now has included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, already in 2023 accounted for 32% of the world's GDP – compared to 30% for the G7 countries. The bloc will yield even more influence in 2024, with the addition of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia…
(2024-01-18). The Indian economy is expected to grow by 7.3 per cent in the current financial year. tvbrics.com 
This was stated by the Reserve Bank of India Governor at the World Economic Forum in Davos…
(2024-01-18). India hosted the National Startup Day. tvbrics.com 
The country has become one of the main centres of attraction in the global startup ecosystem…
(2024-01-18). Thousands at risk of unemployment at Tata steel. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Tata Steel, the Indian global steel manufacturer and owner of Port Talbot, has rejected a trade union deal amongst a recently announced 4-year-long plan to switch to a more environmentally-friendly approach, rendering the company unable to afford the majority of the 4,000 workers it currently employs, which the company informed the union about.The steel works company explained that the Wales factory is running at a loss, causing the decision to halt the fire of their blasting furnaces, and transition to electric arc furnaces that turn recycled scrap into steel in a much environmentally and financially…
(2024-01-18). Tragic boat capsizing claims 16 lives in Vadodara lake, India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a devastating incident, a boat capsized in Vadodara's Harni Motnath Lake in Gujarat, India, leading to a tragic loss of lives. The police reported that the death toll has risen to 16, with rescue efforts underway. Chief Minister of Gujrat, Bhupendra Patel is expected to visit the scene.The state government has announced compensation of Rs 4 Lakhs, approximately ($5000) for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 ($620) in aid for the injured. Gujarat: A boat capsized in Vadodara's Harni Motnath Lake earlier t…
(2024-01-18). 'Students of India Are United Against the Fascist Bharatiya Janata Party Regime'. orinocotribune.com The students say that the policies being implemented by the government, particularly the new education policy will lead to the destruction of the country's public education system. | On January 12, students from across India gathered at the heart of the capital city New Delhi to protest against the conservative policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The students say that the policies being implemented by the government, particularly the new education policy will lead to the destruction of the country's public education system. It will limit access to education, par…
(2024-01-18). Mauritius: Image of the Day for January 17, 2024: Tropical Cyclone Belal. reliefweb.int 
Country: Mauritius | Source: National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Please refer to the attached file. | In January 2024, Tropical Cyclone Belal lashed Réunion and Mauritius, islands in the southwest Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, with torrential rain and flooding. | The MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA's Terra satellite acquired the top image at about 06: 00 Universal Time (10 a.m. in Réunion) on January 14. The storm strengthened that day to the equivalent of a category-2 hurricane, with sustained winds of at least 160 kilometers (100 miles) per hour. | Belal made la…
(2024-01-18). University of Massachusetts Global launches online MBA for Indian Professionals. ummid.com In response to the growing demand for professionals equipped with a global mind-set and an acute understanding of diverse local business needs, the University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) has announced the launch of its online MBA program in India.
(2024-01-18). 2 women among 4 booked for duping people by luring them to invest in car rental firm. devdiscourse.com Police have registered a case against four persons, including two women, for allegedly duping 30 people of more than Rs 52 lakh by luring them into investing in their car rental firm, and obtaining loan using the names of some others, an official said on Thursday. The case was filed at the APMC police station in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, he said. The accused, identified as Nisha Gosavi, Farooque, Bhagyashri and Ankush Pawar, were booked under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 34 (common intention). Since June 2022, they targeted approximately 30 persons, promi…
(2024-01-18). India's soaring economy masks stark inequality: An analysis. muslimmirror.com By Mohd Ziyaullah Khan India, once the world's fifth-largest economy, has undergone a significant economic shift, surpassing the United Kingdom. Despite this achievement, it remains a nation marked by stark economic disparities, hosting the largest population of impoverished individuals globally—estimated at 228.9 million, according to the 2022 'World Inequality Report' (WIR). As economic growth slowed …
(2024-01-18). Rule of Law does not permit bulldozer justice: Justice Lokur. ummid.com Bulldozer justice is against rule of law, Justice Madan B. Lokur, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India, said Tuesday January 16, 2024.
(2024-01-18). Ban on commercial release of GM crops against national interest: Centre tells SC. devdiscourse.com Making a strong case for growing genetically modified (GM) crops for enhanced food security, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that India is already importing huge quantities of edible oil extracted from genetically altered oilseeds for domestic consumption and "unfounded fears" of their adverse impact is hurting farmers, consumers and industry.
(2024-01-18). Safety and security of citizens primary: Civil Aviation Minister Scindia at Hyderabad. devdiscourse.com
(2024-01-18). SC puts interim stay on survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid in Mathura. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday January 16, 2024 stayed the Allahabad HC order allowing the survey or inspection of the Shahi Idgah mosque (Shahi Eidgah Masjid) in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
(2024-01-18). AISSEE 2024 Admit Card – When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is on behalf of Sainik School Society set to release on its website aissee.nta.nic.in the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2024-25 (AISSEE 2024).
(2024-01-18). India's soaring economy masks stark inequality: An analysis. muslimmirror.com By Mohd Ziyaullah Khan India, once the world's fifth-largest economy, has undergone a significant economic shift, surpassing the United Kingdom. Despite this achievement, it remains a nation marked by stark economic disparities, hosting the largest population of impoverished individuals globally—estimated at 228.9 million, according to the 2022 'World Inequality Report' (WIR). As economic growth slowed …
(2024-01-18). The Rich Get Richer While Global Poverty Deepens. popularresistance.org The wealth of the world's top five richest men has more than doubled since 2020 while 4.8 billion people, or 60% of humanity, have been further impoverished. At this rate, while it could only take a decade for the world to have its first trillionaire, it will take 229 years to ensure that no person is living in poverty. | These findings are part of a new report titled Inequality Inc. published by Oxfam International, released on the eve of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. | "We're witnessing the beginnings of a decade of division, with billions of people shouldering the economic shockwaves…
(2024-01-18). Bilkis Bano case: 3 convicts seek more time from SC to surrender. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Three convicts in the case of gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 riots in Gujarat moved the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking extension of time to surrender. The top court on January 8 had quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to …
(2024-01-18). Tamil film 'Annapoorani' removed from theaters for hurting Hindu sentiments. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba Chennai: 'Annapoorani' a Tamil film starring Kollywood heartthrob, Nayanthara, is removed from the theaters and OTT platforms like Netflix, following uproar by the Hindutva group of hurting the religious feelings of the Hindus. The film explores the titular character Annapoorani's (essayed by Nayanthara) childhood dream of becoming the best chef in …
(2024-01-18). Tamil film 'Annapoorani' removed from theaters for hurting Hindu sentiments. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba Chennai: 'Annapoorani' a Tamil film starring Kollywood heartthrob, Nayanthara, is removed from the theaters and OTT platforms like Netflix, following uproar by the Hindutva group of hurting the religious feelings of the Hindus. The film explores the titular character Annapoorani's (essayed by Nayanthara) childhood dream of becoming the best chef in …
(2024-01-18). Police firing on Kar Sevaks part of Mulayam-BJP-RSS-VHP deal: Hindu Mahasabha. ummid.com In a stunning claim, Devendra Pandey, National General Secretary of Hindu Mahasabha, Monday January 15, 2024 said that the police firing on Kar Sevaks in Ayodhya was part of a deal between Mulayam Singh Yadav, and BJP, RSS and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
(2024-01-18). DMK doesn't support building temple at place where mosque was demolished: Udhayanidhi Stalin. muslimmirror.com CHENNAI : Tamil Nadu Sports Development and Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday said that his party does not support building of a temple in the place where a mosque was demolished. His reference was to the 'Pran Pratishta' programme of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya which is to take place on January 22. …
(2024-01-18). To restore trust in Jammu and Kashmir, Govt needs to do a hell lot of hard work. ummid.com Jammu and Kashmir has suffered and is suffering the way it has suffered never before. The mistrust is on the rise and is growing day after day. People have lost all hope in Democratic Institutions.
(2024-01-18). AAP moves HC over deferment of Chandigarh mayoral polls. devdiscourse.com The AAP Thursday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking appointment of a new presiding officer in place of Anil Masih after he "fell sick" leading to the deferment of the Chandigarh mayoral polls.
(2024-01-18). AMU student held for links with ISIS, claims UP ATS. muslimmirror.com An Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) student was arrested from Aligarh by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) on Wednesday evening, for being allegedly involved in radicalising youth through spreading ISIS ideology to establish the rule of Islam in the country, said senior police officials. The officials claimed it was the eighth arrest in this connection …
(2024-01-18). NSL Group Chairman Mandava Prabhakar Rao conferred with Honorary Doctorate. devdiscourse.com In a momentous event during the 25th Convocation of Chandrasekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology in Kanpur, Mr. Mandava Prabhakar Rao, Chairman of NSL Group, was honored with an esteemed honorary doctorate. The accolade was bestowed upon him in recognition of his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the agriculture industry. The honorary doctorate was presented by the Honourable Chancellor & Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel, affirming Mr. Prabhakar Rao's remarkable achievements. Dr Govinda Rajulu Chintala, Chairman of NSL Sugars (former Chairman NABARD) was the Chief…
(2024-01-18). AMU student held for links with ISIS, claims UP ATS. muslimmirror.com An Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) student was arrested from Aligarh by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) on Wednesday evening, for being allegedly involved in radicalising youth through spreading ISIS ideology to establish the rule of Islam in the country, said senior police officials. The officials claimed it was the eighth arrest in this connection …
(2024-01-18). Gaza day 103: Al-Qassam intensifies strikes against Israeli forces. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In its latest update, Al-Qassam Brigades reported targeting a Zionist troop carrier, two bulldozers, and a Merkava tank in strategic locations across the Gaza Strip. Additionally, fierce clashes with an Israeli foot force resulted in the killing of four soldiers near the Eastern Cemetery in northern Gaza. A video released by Al-Qassam Brigades showcases the fighters targeting Israeli military vehicles and tanks, underscoring the ongoing resilience and determination in the face of the Israeli adversity over the past 103 days in Gaza. ÿ®ÿߟџşäÿ&O…
(2024-01-18). Bihar 10th Admit Card 2024 Released – Download Here. ummid.com The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the students appearing for the Class 10 Matric board exams scheduled to be conducted in the month of February 2024.
(2024-01-18). MHT CET 2024 Registration Begins – Steps to Apply. ummid.com The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra has started receiving online application through its website 'portal.maharashtracet.org' for MHT CET 2024 from Tuesday January 16, 2024.
johnmenadue.com (2024-01-17). Child amputees and Israel's 'unchilding' reaches new depravity
Over 1,000 Gazan children have lost a limb, either one or two legs and or an arm since October 7th, making an horrific statistic – on average of 10 per day – as reported by Save the Children, and that number is growing daily. | | An earlier Pearls and Irritations article identified the Israeli policy of 'unchilding', described by Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkain, a Hebrew University of Jerusalem law professor. This policy enables Israel to treat Palestinian children as . . ."dangerous and killable bodies needing to be caged and dismembered, physically and mentally". This policy can be seen in all its horror and brutality in the physical dismembering of now over a thousand innocent children. | | The World Health Organisation reports that many of these child amputations are, "done without anaesthetic, with the healthcare system in Gaza crippled by the conflict, and major shortages of doctors and nurses, and medical supplies like anaesthesia and antibiotics".
(2024-01-18). Max Blumenthal confronts State Dept on genocide support. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Blumenthal's latest intervention in the State Department briefing room, where he challenged Blinken spokesman on the Biden administration's rejection of the South African legal case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at …
(2024-01-18). Mother of Captive in Gaza: IDF Killed Her Son with Poison Gas. libya360.wordpress.com Wyatt Reed and Max Blumenthal Ron Sherman An outraged Israeli mom has sparked an uproar after accusing the Israeli army of deliberately gassing her son to death while he was being held in a Gaza tunnel. Now she says the Israeli military had her son's gravestone removed after her critical message went viral. His killing…
(2024-01-18). Brazil: 'What War Crimes Has Israel Not Committed in Gaza?'. libya360.wordpress.com Eman Abusidu The Brazilian Deputy Padre Joao delivers a speech at the Brazilian congress in January 2024 [Lucas David] Brazilian Deputy Padre Joà£o and a number of his fellow lawmakers have asked Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to work towards stopping Israel's genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza and cancelling all agreements with the occupation state,…
(2024-01-18). 'Stop WW3 Peace Initiative' statementOn the genocide of Palestinian people and their powerful resistance. workers.org 
Representatives of 40 organizations from 25 countries who gathered for a conference Oct. 27-28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. The organizers of the Stop World War 3 Peace Initiative, which held an international conference in Rome, Italy, from Oct. 27-28, 2023, that drew representatives from 40 organizations in 25 countries, issued . . . |
(2024-01-18). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-18). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-18). Israel Tells ICJ It Has the 'Most Moral Army in the World' at Genocide Hearing. scheerpost.com 
South Africa's genocide case against Isreal at the International Court of Justice, the Hague on Jan. 12, 2024 via Wikimedia Commons By Marjorie Cohn / Truthout In a historic appearance before the International Court of Justice (ICJ or World Court) in The Hague, the legal team representing the Republic of South Africa presented a powerful and compelling …
(2024-01-18). Fact Sheet setting out the details of South Africa's case. cloud.progressive.international On 29 December, South Africa filed a case before the ICJ at the Hague accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
(2024-01-18). Communities of color demand an immediate ceasefire. peoplesworld.org 
There is a lot of movement protesting the genocide against Palestinians, including over 2,000 Palestine solidarity and peace demonstrations in the U.S. over the past three months. The struggle for peace in Palestine intersects with the 2024 national elections. The Biden administration's continuation of U.S. foreign policy on Israel is fracturing its support among youth …
(2024-01-18). Namibia, South Africa rally NAM countries for UN reforms, end to "Palestinian genocide" independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Foreign Ministers at the ongoing Non-Aligned Movement have called on the international community to respect the United Nations Resolutions especially those that respect the sovereignty of member-states. The Ministers meeting that started Wednesday follows the Senior Officials Preparatory Meeting that comprised mainly of technical people and ambassadors to the UN, …
(2024-01-18). Israel urged to avoid further journalist casualties. ummid.com Expressing deep concerns over the alarming deaths of media professionals during the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, the National Press Club has urged the far right Zionist regime to "avoid further journalist casualties" in Gaza.
(2024-01-18). Life in Jerusalem Under Israel's Military Dictatorship. libya360.wordpress.com Journalist Jeremy Loffredo visits the occupied East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, a climate of unprecedented repression has descended since October 7. Loffredo documents settler terror attacks on businesses and speaks to local activists who tell him they fear arrest and beatings from Israeli police if they speak out against the assault on Gaza.
(2024-01-18). ICRC welcomes the agreement to deliver medication to the hostages and medical facilities in Gaza. icrc.org News release | From the onset of the events of 7 October 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been calling for the unconditional release of the hostages as a priority, while also pressing for access to them and the ability to provide medica…
(2024-01-18). NHS Wales Reports Significant Decrease in Hospital Waiting Times. medriva.com The National Health Service (NHS) in Wales has reported a significant decrease in hospital waiting times in recent months, marking a positive step towards reducing the long-standing issue of waiting times for medical treatment. This improvement indicates progress in the healthcare system that could potentially lead to better access to healthcare services for patients in…
(2024-01-18). Cabinet IDSC initiates a national dialogue on the direction of the Egyptian economy. tvbrics.com 
The main goal of the national dialogue is to reach public consensus on policies and mechanisms to implement the document's goals…
(2024-01-18). Lavrov: Over 30 countries seek closer engagement with BRICS. eng.belta.by Sergey Lavrov described the decision at last year's summit in South Africa to expand the number of BRICS members as a particularly important step towards strengthening the BRICS' position on the international stage.
(2024-01-18). US imperial dominance, BRICS sub-imperialism and unequal ecological exchange. cadtm.org Patrick Bond is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, as well as a political economist, political ecologist and scholar of social mobilisation. He is the author of BRICS: An Anti-Capitalist Critique and Extreme Uneven Development: Financial Volatility, Deep Capitalist Crisis and Super-Exploitation in South Africa and the World. In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Bond discusses modern-day (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-18). US imperial dominance, BRICS sub-imperialism and unequal ecological exchange. cadtm.org Patrick Bond is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, as well as a political economist, political ecologist and scholar of social mobilisation. He is the author of BRICS: An Anti-Capitalist Critique and Extreme Uneven Development: Financial Volatility, Deep Capitalist Crisis and Super-Exploitation in South Africa and the World. In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Bond discusses modern-day (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-18). Sudan – Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #8, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Sudan, United States of America | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | SITUATION AT A GLANCE | 13,347 Deaths Caused by Ongoing Conflict in Sudan Since April 15, 2023 ACLED — January 2024 | 24.8 MILLION Number of People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance UN — December 2023 | 6 MILLION People Internally Displaced Since April 15, 2023 IOM — January 2024 | 1 MILLION Sudanese Refugees and Asylum-Seekers Displaced from Sudan Since April 15, 2023 UNHCR — January 2024 | 419,917 Refugee Returnees Displaced Since April 15, 2023 UNHCR…
(2024-01-18). China logs 424 million border entries, exits in 2023. ecns.cn Border inspection agencies across China handled 424 million entries and exits in 2023, an increase of 266.5 percent from the previous year, according to figures released by the National Immigration Administration at a press conference on Thursday.
(2024-01-18). Global 1% own 43% of financial assets, 5 richest billionaires doubled wealth while 5 billion workers got poorer. geopoliticaleconomy.substack.com 
Subscribe now The world's richest 1% own 43% of global financial assets, and the wealth of the top five billionaires has doubled since 2020, while 60% of humanity — nearly 5 billion people — collectively got poorer, according to a report by Oxfam, a leading international humanitarian organization. Oxfam published the study, "Inequality Inc.", to …
(2024-01-18). Davos Forum gives priority attention to Artificial Intelligence (AI). plenglish.com In this regard, the International Computer and AI Network (ICAIN) pronounced in this meeting to develop artificial intelligences that take into account emerging countries and reduce global injustice. | In this regard, the Network presented on Thursday an initiative that already has its first project. | The Swiss Foreign Affairs Ministry and the polytechnics of Lausanne and Zurich, in collaboration with several partners, launched this network, which aims to promote international research projects whose objectives are aligned with those of the United Nations (UN), for sustainable development. | To this end, the fo…
(2024-01-18). US-UK Bomb Yemen for the Fourth Time. Yemen Strikes Back. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The US also re-designated Yemen's Ansarallah resistance as a 'global terrorist group' over their operations against Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea US and UK warplanes resumed bombing Yemen in the early hours of 18 January, marking the fourth attack on the poorest nation in the Arab world in less than a week. "US Central…
(2024-01-18). US strikes Houthis after re-designated as 'terrorist' entity. newarab.com 
American forces targeted 14 missiles that were ready to launch in Yemen, the The Houthis – who have already faced multiple rounds of air strikes in response to their targeting of international shipping – struck a US-owned bulk cargo carrier in the wake of the designation an…
(2024-01-18). Gerald Horne endows International Publishers research prize on Indigenous dispossession and Black oppression. peoplesworld.org 
At International Publishers' 100th anniversary symposium in New York in October, Dr. Gerald Horne announced a research prize for the best new manuscript submitted to International that reflects the links between Indigenous dispossession and slavery/Jim Crow. The Jerry and Flora Horne Scholarship will award $1,000 to the winning applicant. Horne—known for such books as Revolting …
(2024-01-18). 8th International Seminar For Peace And Abolition Of Foreign Bases. popularresistance.org The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) and the World Peace Council (WPC), are calling for the participation in the VIII International Seminar on Peace and for the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases, which will take place in the province of Guantanamo, on May 4 and 5, 2024. | Once again, this conference will take place in the province of Guantanamo, where there is the oldest U.S. military base that remains against the will of the Cuban people and government. The Guantanamo Base has become synonymous with torture and imperialism, which for 121 years has illegally occupied 117 square kilometers o…
(2024-01-18). New Zealand can learn from South Africa, The Gambia and others when it comes to international accountability. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Karen Scott, University of Canterbury In 2023, the world witnessed a sustained attack on the very foundations of the international legal order. Russia, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, continued its illegal invasion in Ukraine. Israel's response to the deadly October attack by Hamas exceeded its legitimate right to self-defence.
(2024-01-18). UGC NET December 2023 Result Today – 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 today i.e. Wednesday January 17, 2024.
(2024-01-18). Guatemala, an "analgesic" for not curing what hurts. pressenza.com Despite grotesque judicial political opposition, Bernardo Arévalo, son of the "revolutionary" ex-president Juan José Arévalo, assumed the presidency of Guatemala 70 years after the decapitation of the "National Revolution" that his father had undertaken. Paradoxically, Arévalo's government is promoted and sponsored by the US government. | The main challenges of the government of change: | Arévalo, perhaps unconsciously, calls his government the second democratic spring. The first was the National Revolution (1944-1954) that his father undertook and which was violently aborted by the US. | This second…
(2024-01-18). 'Frightening': Greenland losing 33 million tons of ice per hour due to climate crisis. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in New research on the rate at which Greenland's glaciers are melting shed new light on how the climate emergency is rapidly raising the chance that crucial ocean current systems could soon collapse, as scientists revealed Wednesday that the vast island has lost about 20% more ice than previously understood. | Scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA)…
(2024-01-18). Freddy Bernal: 'You Can't Trust the US Government'—New US-Led Plot in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The governor of Venezuela's Táchira state, Freddy Bernal, said that the word of the United States government is not reliable because "it plays on two sides." The US government is counting on its destabilization efforts to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro, added Bernal, and confirmed that he was the target of the latest US-led far-right terrorist plot recently unveiled by Venezuelan authorities. | In statements issued to local radio this Tuesday, January 16, the governor reported details of a violent plan mentioned by President Maduro in his annual message to the National Assembly. Bernal explained that within t…
(2024-01-18). New Apple Watches banned in the US – here's why. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On 26th of October last year, Apple lost their case against technology company called Masimo that started in 2021, the US International Trade Commission has upheld an earlier judge's decision that states Apple has violated medical patents from Masimo, causing Apple to delist all their watch models from their online and physical stores.Few days later, Apple federally decision in Washington D.C. court and lifted the import ban, however, the ban is now back in place forcing apple to stop selling Apple Watch models that contain the disputed light-based blood-oxygen sensor. | Apple commented that the ruling…
(2024-01-18). Motshekga congratulates matric class of 2023 top achievers. sanews.gov.za Motshekga congratulates matric class of 2023 top achievers | Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, was beaming this morning as she congratulated learners who have produced excellent results in their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. | "I stand here with an immense sense of pride as we host our best learners. And for the year, we presented over 800 000 learners and more than 750 000 were full time learners and to be here, I'm sure it's unbelievable. Indeed, you're ahead of the pack in so many ways," she told the country's cream of the crop on Thursday. | Motshekga and Deputy Minister, Dr Reginah Mh…
(2024-01-18). "Condemned to Sacrifice": In the Shadow of Argentina's Vaca Muerta. libya360.wordpress.com Argentina's Vaca Muerta: 10 Years of Fracking and Local Resistance Patricia Rodríguez The Neuquén River winds past rock formations in the Neuquén Basin, where the Vaca Muerta formation is located. (Lauren Dauphin / NASA Earth Observatory) With another oil and gas bonanza brewing and a new far-right president in the Casa Rosada, people-led proposals for…
(2024-01-18). Sudan USG Humanitarian Response to the Complex Emergency (01/17/24). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached Map. |
(2024-01-18). JEE Main Advance City Intimation 2024 – Update from NTA. ummid.com Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 exam to be held in January and February 2024 should note that the National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release any moment Advance Intimation for Allotment of Examination City for all successfully registered candidates.
(2024-01-18). Iraqi PM al-Sudani demands US troops to leave country. newarab.com 
Iraqi Prime Minister "The end of the international coalition mission is a necessity for the security and stability of Iraq," he said during a televised event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. | "It is also a necessity for p…
(2024-01-18). Erdogan's Double Game: Praising Palestine, Aiding Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan While the Turkish president loudly praises the Palestinian resistance, he is quietly and ferociously pursuing pro-Israel economic and energy policies. Once idolized for schooling then-Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres on war crimes before famously storming off at the 2009 Davos Summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again struck out by ordering officials to boycott this…
(2024-01-18). Cameroon FA cautions against fake news about team at AFCON. independent.co.ug 
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON | Xinhua | Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on Wednesday refuted the rumors on social media about the national football team that is currently competing in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D'Ivoire. In a statement, FECAFOOT secretary general Blaise Djounang said there was no quarrel between FA president Samuel Eto'o and head …
(2024-01-18). Salvadorian authorities continue to target drug trafficking and gangs. plenglish.com The National Civil Police (PNC) reported the arrest of Génesis Daniela Vásquez Pérez, aka "Bombón," homegirl of the MS City Paradise Gánster Salvatruchos, who was dedicated to distributing drugs in Distrito Italia, in Tonacatepeque, and who was arrested with more than 500 portions of marihuana. | The drug was ready to be delivered, however, through an intelligence operation we captured this gang member in the Italia District, in Tonacatepeque, the PNC said. | The War against Gangs is hitting criminal structures at all levels. The frontal combat does not stop, the PNC said on its social media account. | In the la…
(2024-01-18). Palestine: Women of the Resistance. libya360.wordpress.com Michael Lavalette Bethlehem wall with graffiti depicting Leila Khaled. Photo: Bluewind / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED The numerous women of the Palestinian resistance debunk the Western stereotype of passive, oppressed Arab women. There is a myth that dominates much Western thinking about women in the Arab world and it needs to be…
(2024-01-18). Belarus to create national spatial data infrastructure. eng.belta.by The document has been published by the national legislation registry. It approves a regulation on the national spatial data infrastructure. The State Property Committee has been entrusted with organizing the creation and development of the national spatial data infrastructure.
(2024-01-18). Understanding the Challenges and Implications of Rising National Health Spending in the U.S. medriva.com The Rising Health Spending in the U.S. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a report highlighting the escalating national health spending in the U.S. According to the report, the total health spending for 2022 stood at a staggering $4.5 trillion, making up over 17% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP)….
(2024-01-18). How Palestinians View the Role of Regional and International Players in the Current War. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-01-18). Christian Pulisic voted top U.S. men's soccer player for fourth time, tying Landon Donovan. whyy.org Christian Pulisic was voted the U.S. Soccer Federation's Male Player of the Year for the fourth time Thursday, matching Landon Donovan for the most times receiving an award that began in 1998. | Pulisic received 53% of the vote, followed by Yunus Musah (21.5%) and Ricardo Pepi (12.9%). Pulisic, a 25-year-old winger from Hershey, Pennsylvania, in his first season with AC Milan, also won in 2017, '19 and '21. | Pulisic scored six international goals in 2023, including two in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal win over Mexico, and had three assists. He had six Serie A goals in the first half of the season for Mil…
(2024-01-18). CONFIRMED: President Museveni pardons ex-NSSF MD Jamwa, 12 others. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pardoned 13 convicts including the former Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) David Chandi Jamwa who has been serving a 12-year jail term handed to him for causing government a financial loss of sh3 billion. Others pardoned are Vincent Ntale, Nelson Drabo …
(2024-01-18). Missing Links in Textbook History: Colonialism. scheerpost.com 
By Jim Mamer / Original to ScheerPost Editor's Note: This marks the 12th installment in Jim Mamer's "Missing Links" series. A former high school teacher and recipient of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) History Teacher of the Year award, Mamer delves into the lesser-known uncomfortable truths of American history that are often …
(2024-01-18). Wayne LaPierre Leaves a Financial Mess Behind at the NRA, on Top of the Legal One That Landed Him in Court. counterpunch.org 
Wayne LaPierre, the National Rifle Association's longtime leader, plans to retire by the end of January 2024. He cited "health reasons" when he announced his departure three days before the organization's civil fraud trial got underway in Manhattan. New York authorities have accused the NRA, LaPierre and three of his current or former colleagues of
(2024-01-18). Nine non-Iranian nationals killed in explosions in Iran's southeast. presstv.ir An Iranian security official says several explosions were heard in the southeastern city of Saravan.
(2024-01-18). Iranian forces see no limits in defending national interests, citizens: Defense minister. presstv.ir The Iranian defense minister says the country's Armed Forces see no limits in defending public interests and the nation.
(2024-01-18). Iran attack didn't target Pakistani nationals, but Iranian terrorists: FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the Tuesday missile attacks on areas in Pakistan were aimed at protecting the security of Iran, its neighbors, and also the wider region.
(2024-01-18). US re-designates Yemen's Ansarullah as 'terrorist' group. presstv.ir The US has accused Ansarullah of repeated attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.
(2024-01-17). 18 January, Athens: Free them All: Political Prisoners of Palestine and the Internationalist Struggle Against Imperialism. samidoun.net 
ATHENS, GREECE — Join us on Thursday, 18 January in Athens, Greece for a special panel on Palestinian political prisoners and the international struggle against imperialism, Zionism and Colonialism. Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, will speak on the panel with Fouad Baker, DFLP international relations officer, and Salah Hamouri, Palestinian lawyer and former political …
(2024-01-18). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Time Table 2024 Released. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Examination (RBSE) Sunday released on its official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in the time table and date sheet of Class XII (Class 12th Intermediate) exam, according to which the 2024 RBSE Class 12 exams will begin on February 29, 2024.
(2024-01-18). RBSE Rajasthan 10th Time Table 2024 Released. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Examination (RBSE) Sunday released on its official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in the time table and date sheet of Class X (Class 10th Matric) exam, according to which the 2024 RBSE Class 10 exams will begin on March 07, 2024.
(2024-01-18). Sri Lankan health unions call off strike as government refuses to address workers' demands. wsws.org Health workers have been involved in more strikes and protests than any other section of the Sri Lankan working class since 2020. Now they need to review the political lessons of these experiences.