(2025-01-28). 'It's finally over' — President Biden grants Leonard Peltier clemency. workers.org 
The NDN Collective released the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: Sumterville, Florida — Today, President Biden granted Leonard Peltier executive clemency and commuted the remainder of his sentence. The president's decision is the result of decades of grassroots organizing in Indian Country and the unveiling of increasing amounts of . . . |
(2025-01-28). India unveils Draft Legal Metrology Rules to unify time across the country. tvbrics.com 
This proposal seeks to establish synchronised Indian Standard Time (IST) under "One Nation, One Time" initiative…
(2025-01-28). Detroit's Death Spiral? counterpunch.org 
It came upon a midnight clear, a vision both complete and quite specific — not from any of those "angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold," as in the Christmas carol, but from a long line of trucks on the Indiana Toll Road. On that cold winter's night about five years
(2025-01-28). Respaldan en la India a Cuba en homenaje a José Martí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) Organizaciones de India corroborarán hoy su respaldo a Cuba en medio del aumento de la agresividad de Estados Unidos con la reinserción de la isla en su lista de Estados Patrocinadores del Terrorismo.
(2025-01-28). A los 76 como república, India figura entre las principales economías>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) Al celebrar el aniversario 76 como república, India figura hoy como la quinta potencia económica a escala internacional y "con gran esfuerzo se encamina a ser la tercera en 2027", vaticinó el embajador Armstrong Changsan.
(2025-01-28). Stronger measures to protect oceans from pollution. sanews.gov.za Stronger measures to protect oceans from pollution | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, ushering in stronger measures to better protect South Africa's oceans from ship-related pollution. | In a statement, The Presidency highlighted the importance of the legislation, which is also a contribution to global efforts to protect the marine environment and sustainable economic exploitation. | "With a coastline stretching over 3 000 kilometres from Namibia on the Atlantic Ocean to Mozambique on the Indian Ocean, the new legislation is…
(2025-01-28). In Pursuit of India's R-Day Celebration. pressenza.com Defying all odds, including a boycott call by some armed militant outfits, the people of far eastern Bharat (India) celebrated the 76th Republic Day, unfurling the Tri-colour paying homage to the known and unknown martyrs of India's Freedom Movement against the colonial British forces. | Resentments against the governments in respective State capitals as well as in New Delhi, anti-India rhetoric and even the diktats from separatist militants could not deter from joining the celebrations aspiring for a powerful nation, which is definitely a Biswa Mitra (if not immediately, it can emerge as Biswa Guru), a guiding l…
(2025-01-28). Switzerland deports Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah. newarab.com 
Palestinian American journalist Abunimah, an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights and Executive Director of The Electronic Intifada, arrived in Swiss authoriti…
(2025-01-28). Veterans For Peace celebrates Gaza ceasefire, pledges to defend it. workers.org 
Workers World received this Jan. 23, 2025, statement from Veterans For Peace: Veterans For Peace joins the people of Gaza in rejoicing at the ceasefire that has brought a halt to Israel's bombardment of Palestinian children, women and men and their churches, their mosques, their schools and hospitals. At least . . . |
(2025-01-28). Israeli minister u-turns on threat to quit over Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Earlier this month, Smotrich opposed a
(2025-01-28). Qatar prepares phase 2 Gaza truce talks as thousands return home. newarab.com 
The Gaza ceasefire has entered its tenth day, with more than Despite the temporary lull, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that 48 Palestinians were killed and 80 others wounded in the past 48 hours. Among the casualties were 37 bodies recovered from the rubble of previous airstrikes, alongside 11 civilians who were shot by Israeli forces.
(2025-01-28). New York protest: Free Ahmad Sa'adat and all Palestinian prisoners! workers.org 
The Bronx Anti-War Coalition posted this report on Jan. 23, 2025. On January 22, in light of the glorious Toufan al-Ahrar (Flood of the Free), we gathered outside the comprador "Palestinian Authority" (PA) to demand freedom for Ahmad Sa'adat and all Palestinian prisoners, whose liberation remains on the horizon. New . . . |
(2025-01-28). Leonard leaves prison. workers.org 
Prison Radio posted this commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal on Jan. 22, 2025. Leonard Peltier & Mumia Abu-Jamal Just a few hours ago, Leonard Peltier left the U.S. prison cell, what Indigenous people call the Iron House, and began the long trek home to North Dakota, where he was [unjustly tried . . . |
(2025-01-28). Week three: Oregon's largest health care workers strike. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Providence Health & Services' health care workers are entering the third week of the largest nurse's strike in Oregon's history. Nearly 5,000 nurses, physicians, clinicians, midwives and other medical professionals from eight Portland area hospitals are demanding decent health care benefits, safe staffing, competitive wages and the hiring . . . |
(2025-01-28). Lebanon ex-PM Adib nominated as Salam's replacement at ICJ. newarab.com 
Lebanon has nominated diplomat If successfully appointed, Adib will represent Lebanon at the
(2025-01-28). Iran's Khamenei says Gaza brought Israel 'to its knees'. newarab.com 
The "The small, limited Gaza brought the Zionist regime, armed to the teeth, and fully supported by America, to its knees," Kha…
(2025-01-28). Emirati conglomerate Al-Habtoor cancels all Lebanon investments. newarab.com 
Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor, the head of Dubai conglomerate Al-Habtoor said separately in a statement the unrest and instability in Lebanon by "factions loyal to armed militias in the country paint a grim picture", likely referring to Shia movement Hezbollah which has been…
(2025-01-28). Israel kills two Lebanese villagers as they try to return home. newarab.com 
(2025-01-28). North Gaza faces food crisis as more Palestinians return. newarab.com 
Around 300,000 Palestinians have now made their way back to the enclave's northern area from the recently opened Netzarim corridor, following 15 months of
(2025-01-28). After the bombs stop, Israel's drones continue to terrorise Gaza. newarab.com 
Although Nimr Abu Nimr suffers from severe hearing loss, the roar of Abu Nimr returned to his home west of
(2025-01-28). UK military role in Israel's Gaza war exposed in report. newarab.com 
A recent report by the British Palestinian Committee (BPC) has unveiled the full extent of the UK's military collaboration with Israel during its The report gave an in-depth look at how UK resources – including military bases, arms exports, and logistical support – were instrumental in sustaining Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which saw much of the enclave utterly destroyed. | According to the BPC, while the UK was not directly responsi…
(2025-01-28). Heartbreak and lost dreams await Palestinians in north Gaza. newarab.com 
When the displaced Palestinians returned to the north of the Instead, they were met with devastation far beyond their darkest fears. The alleys choked with rubble, and homes once bri…
(2025-01-28). In Historic Return March, Thousands of Palestinians Arrive in Northern Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-28). Kshama Sawant: Fight the Rich. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-28). Michael Hudson: Trump's Tariff Threats Could Destabilize the Global Economy. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-28). Russia to assert Africa-Europe power via Libya airbase expansion. newarab.com 
The Mataan al-Sarra Airbase in the
(2025-01-28). Police in Switzerland Ban Then Detain Palestinian American Journalist. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-28). Turkish airstrikes on Iraqi Kurdistan kills six civilians. newarab.com 
Six civilians were killed in two separate airstrikes in Turkey frequently c…
(2025-01-28). 'Turn it into a retirement village': Inside the war of words over Eden Park. asiapacificreport.nz After lengthy, torrid and emotional debate a critical decision for the future of Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau is being made in March. One party will celebrate; the other will slink back to the drawing board. But will it really settle the great Auckland stadium debate? SPECIAL REPORT: By Chris Schulz It resembles a building from Blade…
(2025-01-28). 'Turn it into a retirement village': Inside the war of words over Eden Park. asiapacificreport.nz After lengthy, torrid and emotional debate a critical decision for the future of Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau is being made in March. One party will celebrate; the other will slink back to the drawing board. But will it really settle the great Auckland stadium debate? SPECIAL REPORT: By Chris Schulz It resembles a building from Blade…
(2025-01-28). Carbon Capture A Waste Of Money, Says Octopus Boss. wattsupwiththat.com But Jackson did not seem to realise the irony when he commented that it was competition rather than subsidies that should be driving the UK's energy transition. | Does he not know that subsidies for renewable energy have cost close to £100 billion already, and will continue to rise?>
(2025-01-28). Exclusive: Labour now 'trying to KEEP Amesbury despite assault' — because afraid of Reform 'party'. skwawkbox.org 
Runcorn and Helsby MP convicted of assault and awaiting sentencing — but Labour dumps Ashworth plan for fear of loss to far-right corporate 'party' if by-election triggered As Skwawkbox has covered previously, Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury — currently suspended by Labour — was convicted after admitting that he assaulted a man repeatedly in …
(2025-01-28). After 42 minutes this season Al-Hilal terminates Neymar contract. newarab.com 
Brazilian star "The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with
(2025-01-28). Egypt's bread subsidy system reforms hit the poor hardest. newarab.com 
(2025-01-28). ICC prosecutor seeking warrants over West Darfur atrocities. newarab.com 
The prosecutor of the Karim Khan told the
(2025-01-28). Unlocking Uganda's E-Commerce Potential: Empowering SMEs to thrive in the digital age. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Ivy Maingi | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the heartbeat of Uganda's economy, playing a crucial role in job creation, local innovation, and overall economic growth. Yet, in today's fast-paced digital landscape, many SMEs face challenges in adapting to the tools and platforms necessary to remain competitive. At Glovo, we believe e- commerce …
(2025-01-28). 'Conspiracy Theory' is Now Fact: Greater Israel Has Arrived. mintpressnews.com 
Ever since Tel Aviv's 1948 creation, much has been said and written about 'Greater Israel' — the notion Zionism's ultimate end goal is the forcible annexation and ethnic cleansing of vast swaths of Arab lands for Jewish settlement, based on Biblical claims that this territory was promised to Jews by God. The
(2025-01-28). With Trump Back in the White House, What Will Happen to Guantánamo? truthout.org On January 10th, one day before the 23rd anniversary of its opening, a much-anticipated hearing was set to take place at the Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility on the island of Cuba. After nearly 17 years of pretrial litigation, the prosecution of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), the "mastermind" of the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001, seemed poised to achieve its ever-elusive goal of… |
(2025-01-28). Joint Security Forces Recover 60mm Bomb in Moroto. plusnews.ug 
The joint security forces have successfully recovered a 60mm bomb in Apeikidor village, Nadunget sub-county, Moroto District. The bomb was recovered on Monday morning just 2 kilometers away from the neighboring village where another bomb killed two minors who were hunting edible rats on Sunday morning. The recovery was made possible through a tip-off from …
(2025-01-28). SA improves housing consumer rights. sanews.gov.za SA improves housing consumer rights | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Housing Consumer Protection Bill, which is geared at offering greater protection for housing consumers and support for new entrants in the home building industry. | According to a statement by the Presidency, the law also seeks to address "challenges identified by the Department of Human Settlements and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC), with regard to the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act of 1998". | "The new law seeks to ensure adequate protection of housing consumers and effective regulation of…
(2025-01-28). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-28). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-28). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Signal workers at Canadian National Railways could strike from Tuesday over contract issues, while the Association of Flight Attendants has told its Alaska Air members to vote "yes" on new contract or face dire consequences.
(2025-01-28). 'The main threat': Iran says Israel disrupting peace, endangering region's fragile stability. presstv.ir Iran says Israel is the main threat to international peace and security.
(2025-01-28). Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok. aljazeera.com US president says there's 'great interest' in purchasing video-sharing platform facing ban on national security grounds.
(2025-01-28). The repression of the pro-Palestine movement at Birmingham University should be a national scandal. thecanary.co Expressing ourselves freely is a basic human right, and freedom of speech is an important part of this expression. Nowhere is it more important than in universities, where ideas need to be challenged, new perspectives developed, and independent thinking among students and staff should be the norm. Although the Equality Act is already in place …
(2025-01-28). Cuba's National Hero honored in East Timor. plenglish.com Dili, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Friends of Cuba and members of the diplomatic corps paid tribute to the architect of the Caribbean nation's independence, José Martí, on the 172nd anniversary of his birth.
(2025-01-28). Cuba hosts International Conference dedicated to Marti. plenglish.com The scientists Hector Hernandez and Eduardo Torres, who are members of the organizing committee, explained that a youth forum, some workshops, and a conference will be dedicated to debating Marti on his 172nd birthday and the 130th anniversary of his death in combat. | We had to talk about peace, unity, solidarity, and other controversial issues, so we chose Jose Marti, the first to write and offer a dialogue on those issues," Eduardo Torres affirmed. | "His ideas were not just for Cuba, he was a universal thinker whose ideas are still valid at present," he continued. | The Jose Marti Project for World Solidarit…
(2025-01-28). Trump Ousts 2 Key Leaders at the National Labor Relations Board. truthout.org In a radical shake-up of the federal agency tasked with protecting the right of private sector employees to organize, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday fired two key leaders at the National Labor Relations Board. Trump ousted NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and — in a less expected and legally dubious move — also removed Democratic NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox. |
(2025-01-28). Axel Rudakubana's Southport murders: Who bears responsibility? wsws.org Starmer's inquiry will not address the problems in the National Health Service, social services and schools which prevented them from intervening effectively to shift Rudakubana from the path he was on. Nor will it pose the question: what are the psychological pressures at work in today's society which drove him down that path in the first place?
(2025-01-28). Mchunu honours men and women in blue. sanews.gov.za Mchunu honours men and women in blue | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has thanked police officers for the sacrifices they make to safeguard the country. | | The country on Monday marked National Police Day. | | "You leave your families to serve the greater family that is our beloved country. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed. On behalf of the government of the Republic of South Africa and the people you so diligently protect, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. | | "The parade today is a symbol of the discipline, strength, and capabilities of the SAPS [South African Police Service]. It is a…
(2025-01-28). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). Have your say on draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy. sanews.gov.za Have your say on draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy | Public comments are sought on the draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy in South Africa. | | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion Travers George, has called on the public to comment on the draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy in South Africa. | | "The draft strategy provides a high-level vision and strategic objectives at national level for the management and long-term conservation of elephants as a meta-population in South Africa, while contributing to the well-being of people," the Department of Forestry, Fisheries…
(2025-01-28). SANDF refutes video clip claims. sanews.gov.za SANDF refutes video clip claims | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that its forces surrendered to M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | | The SANDF said these allegations are misleading and untrue. | | In a statement on Tuesday, the SANDF clarified the misrepresentation of events circulating in a video clip claiming that SANDF forces surrendered to M23 rebels. | | "We wish to set the record straight. The footage in question depicts a white flag raised, which is an outcome of discussions between the opposing fighting forces to agree…
(2025-01-28). Gulu University gives Chinese constructors sh500M compensation. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report by the Auditor General has revealed how Gulu University forked out Shillings 527.5 million to pay accumulated interest to Chinese firm Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) over delayed contract payments. The University management entered a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) on June 19, 2019, at a …
(2025-01-28). NUP kicks off selection of Kawempe North by-election candidate. independent.co.ug 
Kawempe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kick-started a process of selecting a party flag bearer to contest in the Kawempe North by-election. This is carried out in a formal statement calling for expression of interest from the political party members for the parliamentary seat and councillor for the Kazo-Angola …
(2025-01-28). SANDF members killed in rebel attack near Goma Airport. sanews.gov.za SANDF members killed in rebel attack near Goma Airport | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the passing away of three of its members following a mortar bomb attack by the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday. | | This follows an exchange of mortar bomb between the Forces Armees de la Republic Democratique du Congo (FARDC), Congolese Defence Force and the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport, where the SANDF base is collocated. | | "The M23 rebels launched several a mortar bomb in the direction of Goma Airport, which landed in the SANDF b…
(2025-01-27). Trump's Gaza Proposal Takes A Page From Ralph Peters' "Blood Borders" thealtworld.com He might have convinced himself that ethnically cleansing the Palestinians is the only way to decisively end the conflict, ensure Israel's long-term security, and restore regional business opportunities like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. | Ralph Peters is a former US Army analyst who became famous in the mid-2000s for his article "
(2025-01-27). India's tourism sector creates 24 million new jobs in emerging cities. tvbrics.com 
This expansion is expected to create a more balanced workforce…
(2025-01-27). Indonesia and India forge strategic cooperation across key sectors. tvbrics.com 
The nations have agreed to partner in fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), digital public infrastructure, and space exploration…
(2025-01-27). Anant Singh appointed to WEF Global Arts and Culture Council. sanews.gov.za Anant Singh appointed to WEF Global Arts and Culture Council | South African film producer, Anant Singh, has been appointed to the Global Arts and Culture Council (GACC). | This, at the GACC's inaugural meeting held at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. | The GACC was established in the context of the shifting world from an industrial era to a more intelligent and interconnected society, where the arts and culture sector is uniquely positioned to lead the way toward a unified and prosperous future. | In this moment of transformation, the GACC was launched with a distingu…
(2025-01-27). Auschwitz's hierarchies of villains and victims. strategic-culture.su It is necessary to remember all the victims of imperialism, not only in Auschwitz but also in Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola and countless other places like Bengal and Vietnam, Declan Hayes writes. | Join us on , , and .
(2025-01-27). Qassam commander killed in Israeli drone strike on West Bank. presstv.ir The commander of the Qassam Brigades was killed after Israeli forces bombed his vehicle in Tulkarm.
(2025-01-27). Israel kills 22 in south Lebanon as residents retake some towns. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on The Lebanese health ministry said the Israeli army opened fire on Sunday on southern Lebanese residents trying to
(2025-01-27). 'This is our land': Palestinians rush to homes in northern Gaza. newarab.com 
For the first time in 15 months of Israel's genocidal war and forced displacement, Along the coastal Rashid Street, the scene resembled a flood—with waves upon waves of families carrying their belongings and rushing to return to their homes. | This historic return unfolded against the backdrop of U…
(2025-01-27). Displaced Palestinians return to north Gaza amid ceasefire. newarab.com 
Masses of Palestinians began returning to their homes in It marks the first time that Palestinians have been allowed to reach northern Gaza since the outbreak of Israel's deadly Israel had been preventing Pa…
(2025-01-27). Hamas hands list of Israeli captives for release as truce holds. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of Palestinians walked on foot towards northern Gaza on Monday, ending more than a year of displacement from their homes by Israeli forces who had barred their return. | Israel ended its block on Palestinians returning north after it agreed a deal with Hamas on the release of Israeli captive
(2025-01-27). Israeli MKs push draft bill for settlers to buy Palestinian land. newarab.com 
The The "Elimination of the Discrimination in the Purchase of Real Estate in Judea and Samaria" bill, previously proposed by Bezalel Smotrich, was introduced by Moshe Solomon of the
(2025-01-27). Israel massacres 22 in Lebanon on ceasefire withdrawal deadline. newarab.com 
The Lebanese Ministry of Heath continues to update the d…
(2025-01-27). Israel demolishes 20 homes in Jenin refugee camp. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued their siege and assault on Jenin refugee camp for the seventh day in what Israel has dubbed Operation "Iron Walls", which had left Two-year old On Sunday night, Israeli bul…
(2025-01-27). UN envoy meets Houthi official in Oman after workers detained. newarab.com 
The United Nations' special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, met on Sunday with a senior Houthi official in Oman and called for the release of UN staff held by the rebels. | A statement from Grundberg's office said he met in Muscat with "senior Omani officials" and Mohammed Abdul Salam, spokesman for the "They addressed the recent arbitrary detention of additional United Nations personnel adding to the numerous others already held by Ansar Allah," the statement said, referring to the Yemeni rebels.
(2025-01-27). EI's Abunimah deported by Switzerland after violent arrest and isolation. skwawkbox.org 
Journalist arrested and held for two days during visit to give talk Electronic Intifada director Ali Abunimah has been deported by Switzerland today after being arrested and detained for two days — after Swiss border police had interviewed him and allowed him to enter for an event talk he was scheduled to give. Abunimah, who …
(2025-01-27). UN experts decry arrest of Electronic Intifada co-founder. newarab.com 
UN human rights experts and activists condemned on Sunday the arrest of Abunimah, the executive director of online pro-Palestinian publication
(2025-01-27). Electronic Intifada co-founder arrested in Switzerland. newarab.com 
Swiss police reportedly arrested The publication revealed that police questioned Abunimah for an hour before he was permitted to enter the country, where he is currently detained and has had access to legal counsel.
(2025-01-27). Israel Isn't Leaving Syria: Settlement Plans Signal a Permanent Land Grab. scheerpost.com By Jessica Buxbaum / MintPressNews Israel wasted no time following the abrupt collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Within hours of Assad's fall on December 8, 2024, Israeli forces seized the buffer zone separating the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from the rest of Syria. They raised Israel's flag atop Mount Hermon. More than a month later, Israeli troops …
(2025-01-27). Exclusive: Labour councillor and former Stockport mayor slammed for Islamophobic comments. skwawkbox.org 
Councillor David Wilson doubles down when challenged — no action from Labour Right-wing Stockport Labour councillor — and former Stockport mayor — David Wilson has been slammed for a grossly Islamophobic comment about Palestinian children. Reddish councillor Wilson posted excitedly about the release — in perfect health — of four captured serving female Israeli soldiers …
(2025-01-27). Hamas to release Arbel Yehud, Israel to allow north Gaza return. newarab.com 
(2025-01-27). Image of Lebanese woman in standoff with Israeli tank goes viral. newarab.com 
(2025-01-27). Lebanese continue return to villages amid partial Israel retreat. newarab.com 
(2025-01-27). Lebanese reporter who interviewed Israeli army spox released. newarab.com 
(2025-01-27). Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal extended till Feb 18: White House. newarab.com 
The US said on Sunday that the agreement between Lebanon and Israel would remain in effect until February 18, after Israel said on Friday it would keep troops in the south beyond the Sunday deadline set out in a US-brokered ceasefire that halted last year's war with "The arrangement between Lebanon and Israel, monitored by the United States, will continue to be in effect until February 18, 2025," the White House said in a It also sa…
(2025-01-27). UK's failure to act enabled Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza: Amnesty. newarab.com 
The UK-based rights watchdog urged "The genocide against the Palestinian people is a matter o…
(2025-01-27). Israel's war on Palestinian education is about erasing identity. newarab.com 
In September 2024, the EU Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee gave preliminary approval to the
(2025-01-27). 'Baptism of blood' forces Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli army Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health reported on Sunday that at least 124 others were injured as the Israeli army fired on people attempting to return to their homes. | The mass…
(2025-01-27). Israel blocks thousands from returning to northern Gaza. newarab.com
(2025-01-27). When a Forecast Flops: Post-Hoc Rationalization in Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com For climate science to have any credibility, it needs to grapple honestly with its uncertainties—not reframe every miss as proof of an unknowable, ever-shifting reality. Until then, one can't help but see this as another chapter in the growing credibility crisis of climate forecasting.
(2025-01-27). Life will never be the same for Palestinians after this genocide. newarab.com 
It was midnight on December 28, 2008, Terrified, I had no idea what to do. My mother quickly woke my two siblings up, and we fled the house, still dressed in our nightclothes. We had barely gone 50 meters when missiles illuminated the area. We crouched beneath a wall for cover as rubble and smoke engulfed us. After a few moments, we started running again, heading towards my grandfather's…
(2025-01-27). Egypt, Jordan reject forced displacement of Palestinians. newarab.com 
Egypt and Jordan on Sunday rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians, after US President Donald Egypt's foreign ministry in a statement expressed Cairo's "continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land". | It "rejected any infringement on those inalienable rights, whether by settlement or annexation of land, or by the depopulation of that land of its people through dis…
(2025-01-27). Tunisia parliament seeks to legalise deportation of migrants. newarab.com 
In The move follows government claims last year of success in the "voluntary" repatriation of more than 7,000 migrants. However, rights groups have expressed…
(2025-01-27). US teacher on leave after calling Palestinian child an extremist. newarab.com 
A public teacher in Pennsylvania was put on leave after allegedly calling a Palestinian American middle school student an extremist, the school district and a Muslim advocacy group said. | Why it's important | Human rights advocates say there has been a Key quotes | The Central Dauphin School District said on Saturday it had l…
(2025-01-27). White House in talks to have Oracle, investors take over TikTok. newarab.com 
The administration of Under the deal being negotiated by the White House, TikTok's China-based owner, ByteDance, would retain a stake in the company, but data collection and software updates would be overseen by Oracle, which already provides the foun…
(2025-01-27). Gaza, Where Bread Means Life — and Death. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-27). Iran's weakening 'will not harm Iraq': deputy parliament speaker. newarab.com 
Iraq will not be negatively affected by the weakening of Mohsen al-Mandalawi spoke to Reuters in a recent interview after seismic shifts in the Middle East that have seen Iran's armed allies in Gaza and
(2025-01-27). It's Official: US Abandoning Ukraine. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / Global Delinquents On January 19th, TIME magazine published an astonishing article, amply confirming what dissident, anti-war academics, activists, journalists and researchers have argued for a decade. The US always intended to abandon Ukraine after setting up the country for proxy war with Russia, and never had any desire or intention to assist Kiev in defeating Moscow in the …
(2025-01-27). Prof. John Mearsheimer: Trump Does NOT Want War with Iran. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-27). Will a strategic partnership strengthen Russia and Iran's ties. newarab.com 
On 17 January, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a This agreement formalised Russia and Iran's commitments to expanding
(2025-01-27). Missing Links in Textbook History: The American Empire. scheerpost.com By Jim Mamer / Original to ScheerPost America the Beautiful O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! Katharine Lee Bates Lyrics from 1911 In thinking …
(2025-01-27). Patrick Lawrence: Trump's Failures, America's Failures. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Well, we now have a president who says what he means, and this is an advance beyond the four years Americans spent listening to a lifelong, compulsive liar who more than occasionally said the opposite of what he meant. It is always best to know someone means what …
(2025-01-27). The Evolution of the Militarized Data Broker. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-27). Canadian ex-soldier detained by Afghan Taliban freed. newarab.com 
A Canadian ex-soldier detained by the
(2025-01-27). Iran FM arrives in Kabul in first visit after Taliban's takeover. newarab.com 
The one-day visit is part of an effort to bolster relations between the
(2025-01-27). US may put 'very big bounty' on Taliban leaders: Marco Rubio. newarab.com 
The U.S. may place a "very big bounty" on the top leaders of the "Just hearing the Taliban is holding more American hostages than has been reported," Rubio said in a post on social media platform X. | "If this is true, we will have to immediately place a VERY BIG bounty on t…
(2025-01-27). How To Rescind the Endangerment Finding in a Way That Will Stick. wattsupwiththat.com On today's Court, I think it highly likely that a majority will uphold a well-reasoned rescission of the EF, and will not think it necessary to overrule Mass v. EPA.
(2025-01-27). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #628. wattsupwiththat.com "Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense. Their meaning is not to be sought for in metaphysical subtleties which may make anything mean everything or nothing at pleasure."—Thomas Jefferson (1823)…
(2025-01-27). Video: Honduran President Castro threatens to close US military bases if Trump expels Hondurans. skwawkbox.org 
Honduras joins Colombia in standing up to Trump's bullying and posturing, as Trump tries to bully Denmark into giving up Greenland Honduran president Xiomara Castro has become the latest national leader from Central and South America to stand up to microwaved US president Donald Trump's bullying and posturing. Earlier on Sunday, Colombian premier Gustavo Petro …
(2025-01-27). Egypt passes communication surveillance law amid privacy concern. newarab.com 
In a move viewed by experts and free speech advocates as arguably legalisation of an already present situation, Egypt On 13 January, the lower house of the parliament passed an amendment to Article 79 of the
(2025-01-27). Morocco AWI Islamist group challenges monarchy's 'legitimacy'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-27). Saudi allows foreigners to invest in Mecca, Medina real estate. newarab.com 
(2025-01-27). Saudi Arabia announces 'strategic partnership council' with Italy. newarab.com 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and visiting Italian Prime Minister The official Saudi Press Agency reported that during their meeting in
(2025-01-27). Is state media control in Egypt too costly to maintain. newarab.com 
An intelligence-affiliated media company has recently turned in two public television channels, throwing light on the high cost of state control over the media in United Media Services, a media company founded by the
(2025-01-27). Sudan's army chief visits HQ after recapture from paramilitaries. newarab.com 
"Our forces are in their best condition,"
(2025-01-27). Turkey FM calls for regional cooperation to fight PKK. newarab.com 
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (
(2025-01-27). 'Miracle' of Green Hydrogen Becomes Fading Mirage. wattsupwiththat.com The story of green hydrogen's fall from grace is eerily reminiscent of past technological bubbles. We saw similar patterns with first-generation biofuels and concentrated solar power. Each time, the lesson is the same: we must be wary of silver-bullet solutions that promise to solve all our energy challenges without confronting the fundamentals of physics and economics.
(2025-01-27). Trump's Tariffs vs. China's Long Game. fpif.org Donald Trump, never one to shy away from a headline-grabbing maneuver, announced on January 21 that he's mulling a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports, potentially set to take effect February 1. This latest salvo in the long-simmering trade spat between the world's two largest economies raises eyebrows and questions in equal measure. | The proposed tariffs, ostensibly aimed at pressuring Beijing into a more U.S.-friendly trade posture, ironically come just as China's exports, including those to the United States, have recently surged. This trend seems to contradict Trump's intended goal of curbing Chinese econom…
(2025-01-27). Fight the Rich. counterpunch.org 
It's time to declare war on the rich. We need to build an organized, unified movement of working people to systematically take on the rich who run society and to undermine their ability to rule. Our goal must be to both fight for radical change in the present and to bring down the billionaires and
(2025-01-27). After the Aschaffenburg attack, all of Germany's establishment parties on far-right course. wsws.org With their anti-migrant tirades, the establishment parties are pursuing two goals: two goals: dividing the working class and building a police state.
(2025-01-27). The green agenda is about getting rid of as many humans as possible. strategic-culture.su For those that are attempting to fight climate change, fighting population growth is one of their number one goals. They tell us that on average each additional human produces approximately 4 tons of carbon dioxide per year. So many true believers in this agenda are convinced that reducing population growth is the most important thing that they can do for the environment.
(2025-01-27). Headlines for January 27, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Accused of Backing Ethnic Cleansing After Calling for "Clean Out" of Gaza, Tens of Thousands of Palestinians Head Home to North Gaza, Hamas Releases 4 More Israeli Soldiers as Israel Frees 200 Palestinian Prisoners, Israeli Soldiers Shoot and Kill 2-Year-Old Palestinian Laila Muhammad Ayman al-Khatib in West Bank, Israel Fires on Displaced Lebanese Returning to Their Homes as It Continues to Violate Truce, U.S. Freezes All International Aid, Except Military Funding to Israel and Egypt, JD Vance Breaks Senate Tie to Confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, Trump Fires Slew of Independent Federa…
(2025-01-27). Trump's Education Agenda For Teachers. popularresistance.org "Getting critical race theory out of our schools is not just a matter of values, it's also a matter of national survival," Donald Trump railed at a rally in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. "We have no choice, the fate of any nation ultimately depends upon the willingness of its citizens to lay down — and they must do this — lay down their very lives to defend their country." | This is more than political theater — it's a clarion call to enforce, by any means necessary, what can only be called "post-truth schooling," a system where ideological conformity replace inquiry and objecti…
(2025-01-27). Kenya Deploys 200 More Police Officers To Haiti As Crisis Escalates. popularresistance.org Kenya has deployed another batch of 217 police officers to Haiti, adding to the 400 sent last year as part of a "multinational mission" aimed at addressing the country's deepening crisis of gang violence. The intervention aims to protect critical infrastructure and conduct "targeted operations" alongside the Haitian National Police, however, there are significant doubts about its effectiveness in resolving the systemic challenges plaguing Haiti. | On October 2, 2024, the United Nations Security Council authorized this year-long, Kenyan-led security intervention to purportedly combat gang violence and restore stab…
(2025-01-27). Egypt: Declining Funding Undermines Education. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Egyptian teacher instructs students on the first day of the academic year at Orman school, in Cairo, Egypt, September 22, 2024. | © 2024 Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters | (Beirut) — Egyptian authorities have severely undermined the right to education in recent years by failing to allocate sufficient budgetary resources, Human Rights Watch said today. The government has reduced the national budget for education in real terms and as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and expenditure, further exacerbating a crisis of poor-quality education, a shortage of adequately tra…
(2025-01-27). Hamas rejects Trump's relocation proposal. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | Hamas on Sunday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan. In a press statement, Hamas described the plan as an "aggressive scheme" aimed at displacing Palestinians and undermining their national cause. Hamas said that the Palestinian people, who have endured "genocide …
(2025-01-27). Report: Israel Detaining Record Number of Palestinian Children Without Charges. truthout.org Record numbers of Palestinian children are being held without charges by Israel, a Palestinian children's rights group reports, as international leaders and corporate news outlets focus mainly on Israeli captives in Gaza. Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCIP) said in a report on Monday that, as of December 31, 112 Palestinian children were being held in administrative detention… |
(2025-01-27). Christian Nationalist at the Pentagon: Pete Hegseth's Calvinist Sect Embraces Confederacy, Crusades. democracynow.org 
The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary by just one vote. Hegseth has "very clear" ties to extreme Christian nationalism, as well as a history of alleged sexual assault and abuse. Logan Davis, a reporter in Denver, Colorado, who grew up in the same classical Christian educational movement that Hegseth is raising his family in, explains the problematic ideology that shapes it. Hegseth has endorsed leaders in the community and their beliefs that the church possesses supremacy over worldly affairs, antebellum slavery was a "beneficent American i…
(2025-01-27). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-01-27). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-01-27). Libya: Civic Space Crushed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Libyan security forces stand guard in Tripoli, Libya, August 16, 2023. | © 2023 Yousef Murad/AP Photo | Libyan authorities have used a litany of overbroad and draconian legacy laws that violate international law to threaten, harass, arbitrarily detain, and attack civil society members and activists.Targeting nongovernmental organizations risks completely closing the space for free assembly and association in the country. Many activists are self-censoring or leaving the country.The authorities in both administrations vying for control of Libya should cease targeting civic groups and…
(2025-01-27). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-27). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-27). Venezuelan police take control of Sucre municipality. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Ministry of Internal Relations, Justice, and Peace informed that units of the Bolivarian National Police Corps and the Armed Forces took control of Sucre municipality, in northern Miranda state, as part of operations to bring peace to that territory.
(2025-01-27). How Is Trump's Anti-Trans Executive Order Being Used? Here's What We Know. truthout.org Within hours of his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump began signing a record-breaking blitz of executive orders. From ending birthright citizenship to withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization, the far-reaching directives paint a disturbing picture of how Trump plans to refashion national policy over the next four years to serve the MAGA… |
(2025-01-27). To Thwart Trump's Tyranny, the Media Must Cover Resistance by Civic Groups and Unions. counterpunch.org 
A lawless madman, with cunning political skills, is at large in our White House. After less than five days in office, he has set a record for flamboyantly issued executive orders, many violative of federal statutes and the Constitution. A partial list: he has withdrawn the U.S. from the World Health Organization (e.g., damaging international
(2025-01-27). Remembering the Holocaust through Solidarity with Gaza. ijvcanada.org Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the six million Jews and millions more victims—including Roma, queer and trans people, disabled people, and political dissenters—murdered by the Nazi regime.
(2025-01-27). Pakistan Expects to Become BRICS Partner Soon. infobrics.org Pakistan expects to join the list of BRICS partner nations soon, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said…
(2025-01-27). Cubans pay tribute to their National Hero Jose Marti. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuban students will reenact the traditional March of the Torches on Monday to pay tribute to National Hero Jose Marti on his 170th birthday, on January 28.
(2025-01-27). Rhino poachers handed prison sentences. sanews.gov.za Rhino poachers handed prison sentences | Police have commended the sentencing of three wildlife poachers, who have been found guilty of a number of serious crimes by the Skukuza Regional Court. | Two South African citizens, Sam Khosa (40) and Solly Bennett Selahle (30), and Mozambican national, Oddis Maluleke (46), were sentenced by the court on Friday, 24 January. | During proceedings, the court heard that on Friday, 15 February 2019, a regional field ranger observed suspicious activity inside the Kruger National Park (KNP) involving the accused individuals. | A field ranger, who passed away before the case was…
(2025-01-27). Salute to police officers! sanews.gov.za Salute to police officers! | The blood, sweat and tears of the men and women in blue have been honoured at the official National Police Day event. | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said National Police Day, which was held in Durban on Monday, 27 January, is a platform to recognise the sacrifices, courage and unwavering dedication of the members of the South African Police Service (SAPS). | "Today, we pause to reflect on your invaluable contributions, to honour your service and reaffirm our commitment to supporting and strengthening our police service," Mchunu told officers at the event. | With South Africa having ma…
(2025-01-27). After eyebrow-raising sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde beset with criticism and praise. anabaptistworld.org On the morning of the presidential inauguration, Mariann Budde pretty much had the structure of her sermon for the next day finished. The Episcopal bishop of Washington had ruminated on it ever since she was announced in October as the preacher for the interfaith prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral that traditionally concludes the …
(2025-01-27). Matric results queries should be directed to SACAI, says Umalusi. sanews.gov.za Matric results queries should be directed to SACAI, says Umalusi | Umalusi has advised learners and parents to direct their queries regarding the assessment outcomes of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam to the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI). | | These queries include concerns relating to the costs of and timeliness for viewing, re-marking or re-checking of examination scripts, re-writing of examinations and other NSC exam-related processes. | Umalusi is the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa. It is responsible for ensu…
(2025-01-27). What's next for the Nigerian left? progressive.international The potential for the left to transform Nigeria's political landscape remains a question.
(2025-01-27). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-27). Tshwane spaza shop owners reminded of registration deadline. sanews.gov.za Tshwane spaza shop owners reminded of registration deadline | The City of Tshwane is urging spaza shop and food-handling facilities to register their businesses with the municipality. | This as the deadline for registering all spaza shops and food-handling facilities is approaching on February 28. | | "Last year, the national government gave spaza shops and food-handling facilities 21 days to register with their respective municipalities to ensure compliance with by-laws. The registration deadline was later extended from 17 December 2024 to 28 February 2025 by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditiona…
(2025-01-27). Trump is just getting started. What are climate activists supposed to do? grist.org 
The movement to demand action on climate change took a new turn on October 14, 2022, the day that a pair of activists in London's National Gallery tossed tomato soup at the glass in front of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting. | Most people didn't like the spectacle, an attempt to grab public attention by vandalizing a celebrated work of art, but
(2025-01-27). Why are poor poorer, and the rich richer? independent.co.ug 
Anti-poverty report sees billionaire wealth surging as poverty is unchanged since 1990 COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | On Jan.20, the global anti-poverty NGO, Oxfam International published its 2025 report. It coincided with the day business elites gathered in the Swiss resort town of Davos for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and American billionaire, Donald …
(2025-01-27). 'My Name Is Levi Davis and My Life Is in Danger' — Reopening the Case of the Rugby Star Who Disappeared. bylinetimes.com 
Now, a year after the case was officially shelved in Spain, police in the UK are facing calls from a Government Minister and Levi's family for a full international review as Byline Times publishes a major new investigation. | A version of this article was first published in the July 2024 edition of Byline Times | It's a missing person's case with dark criminal undertones, conspicuously unsolved two years after the rugby union professional and reality television contestant Levi Davis stepped off a ferry in Barcelona and vanished. | Twelve months later, police probes in the Catalan capital were being shelved wit…
(2025-01-27). Sorry Boomers and Gen-X: work-life balance is now more important than money. thecanary.co Work-life balance has become the top priority for employees worldwide, surpassing pay as the second most important factor, according to a recent survey. An international survey of 26,000 employees across 35 countries revealed that work-life balance is the most critical consideration when choosing or staying in a job. The Ranstad survey found that 83% of respondents …
(2025-01-27). On International Holocaust Remembrance Day disabled people are still being killed by the state. thecanary.co Let's play a game of statement spot the difference. The first: £300m bill for handouts: Spending on disability benefits for people claiming to have ADHD shoots up 41,000 per cent within a decade The other proclaims how "the state pays" 'X' amount: a day for a hereditary sick person. Then, it emphasises that for the …
(2025-01-27). Sri Lanka and Cuba hold talks on reactivation of parliamentary group. plenglish.com Colombo, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) Ambassador Andres Gonzalez and Parliament Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today discussed the historical ties between the two countries and the reactivation of the Sri Lanka-Cuba Friendship Association in the Legislative.