Bronx Anti-War Coalition (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 . . . |
GAIA (2025-01-28). Turning the Tide on Plastic: Philippines Joins Regional Push for Reuse Revolution. pressenza.com Philippine Reuse Consortium Launched Amid Global Push to Combat Plastic Pollution : | The launch culminates the three-day workshop and stakeholder consultations on mainstreaming reuse and refill solutions in the country. The event which was organized by Greenpeace Philippines and the Mother Earth Foundation, with the support of Plasticdiet Indonesia, GAIA Asia Pacific, and the Break Free From Plastic movement, highlights scalable local initiatives, including zero-waste sari-sari stores (small-scale convenience stores) carinderias (neighborhood eateries), and local reuse-and-refill stores such as Back-to-B…
A Guest Author (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 . . . |
presstv.ir (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.
Moshe Gilad (2025-01-28). This beautiful Russian Orthodox church is in Tel Aviv — where an Arab village once stood. haaretz.com The Saint Peter and Saint Tabitha Russian Orthodox Church, and the park in which it's located, offer a peaceful bubble in a busy area of Tel Aviv…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (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…
Abdullah Jallow (2025-01-28). Auschwitz — a brief dialogue with Hagay Hacohen. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abdullah Ibn Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah's Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, "Whoever would love to be delivered from Hellfire and admitted into Paradise, let him meet his end while believing in Allah …
David Dayen (2025-01-28). We found the $2 trillion. indybay.org How Democrats should deal with DOGE has become a top-level conversation. One school of thought calls out Musk's game of using spending cuts to make room for their own tax cuts. Others draw red lines on cherished, popular programs like Social Security & Medicare or highlight serial conflicts of interest. Still others counsel constructive engagement. The Musk/DOGE plan is one of self-enrichment & outward punishment. A different path is needed!
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-28). Elsa Vega Jiménez y su apego a las ideas de Martí (+Audio). radiohc.cu Autora de 18 libros, incluyendo textos universitarios estudiados en Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador y Venezuela, China, Elsa Vega Jiménez ha dedicado muchos años de su actividad investigadora al estudio de la obra de Martí, descubriendo algunas de sus facetas más desconocidas…
krish-rad_ind (2025-01-28). Venezuela Loses Multi-Billion Dollar ConocoPhillips ICSID Appeal. venezuelanalysis.com
Staff (2025-01-28). As ICE Conducts Made-for-TV Raids, Cities from Chicago to Newark Resist Trump's Immigration Crackdown. democracynow.org 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up raids across the United States, arresting more than 1,000 people in operations Monday after detaining a similar number on Sunday. Immigrant communities and their allies say the raids violate human rights, the Constitution, and are being carried out in retaliation against sanctuary cities that have policies aimed at protecting undocumented residents. In Chicago, immigrant rights organizer Dulce Guzmán says there is "palpable fear and anxiety among families," but she lauds elected officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker, for…
The Independent (2025-01-28). Auditor General warns of 10-year case backlogs at UHRC. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A review of 100 files at the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) by the Auditor General has revealed delays of more than one year, with some complaints going up to 10 years before the completion of investigations. The revelation is carried in the latest Auditor General's report for the …
tn.ai (2025-01-28). Israel Failed Dismally in Gaza, Hezbollah Chief Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement highlighted the dismal failure of Israel in its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
krish-rad_ind (2025-01-28). WAR CRIMES in ISRAEL, London & US Also Responsible. indiemediatoday.com
aljazeera (2025-01-28). Bangladesh needs systemic reform to end rights abuse: HRW. aljazeera.com NGO warns interim government must act to avoid return of rights abuses seen under former PM.
Abba A. Solomon (2025-01-28). The Shame of What We've Done. counterpunch.org 
It was predicted and warned about, as the Zionist movement grew, that the effect of creating a Jewish nation-state would be Jews being seen in the light of that state's actions. The predicted consequence of Jewish sovereignty in Palestine to Jews in "diaspora" is happening. Jews feel they are being scrutinized and called to account for Israel's actions, on campuses and in the streets world-wide
Jacob Andrewartha (2025-01-28). Palestine: Ceasefire only first step in winning justice. socialist-alliance.org 
While Socialist Alliance welcomes the ceasefire agreement, whether it will hold up until its final phrase will depend on the global pro-Palestine movement maintaining its pressure on governments to force Israel to comply, argues Jacob Andrewartha.
Jeremy Kuzmarov (2025-01-28). Citizens Tribunal Finds Top U.S. Weapons Contractors Guilty of Participation in Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide. covertactionmagazine.com The verdict is in: GUILTY. On January 15, after a year-long trial, ten jurors found four major U.S. military contractors—Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed and General Atomics—guilty on charges of willfully participating in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The prosecution of the "merchants of death" was coordinated by Brad Wolf, a former Pennsylvania-based prosecutor, and …
Staff (2025-01-28). Gold, Guns & Genocide: How the UAE Profits from RSF War Crimes in Sudan. democracynow.org 
As U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres renews his call for an immediate halt to fighting in Sudan between the country's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, we speak with New York Times correspondent Declan Walsh about how the conflict is being fueled by the illicit gold trade. He reports that Sudan's gold riches are being smuggled out of the country by both sides in order to pay for the drones, guns and missiles that have killed tens of thousands of people since the start of the civil war in April 2023. Much of that wealth is ending up in the United Arab Emirates, which backs the R…
Jeremy Kuzmarov (2025-01-28). Citizens Tribunal Finds Top U.S. Weapons Contractors Guilty of Participation in Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide. covertactionmagazine.com The verdict is in: GUILTY. On January 15, after a year-long trial, ten jurors found four major U.S. military contractors—Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed and General Atomics—guilty on charges of willfully participating in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The prosecution of the "merchants of death" was coordinated by Brad Wolf, a former Pennsylvania-based prosecutor, and …
_____ (2025-01-28). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
Chaim Levinson (2025-01-28). Qatar's calculated plan for Gaza will crush far right Israeli dreams of war and displacement. haaretz.com Israeli officials believe Qatar seeks a Middle East foothold via Trump ties, aiming to make Gaza a Mediterranean outpost. Its role in the hostage talks highlights a strategic vision, contrasting far-right Smotrich's messianic territorial imaginations…
presstv.ir (2025-01-28). Trump reiterates call for relocation of Gazans; UN blasts plan as 'ethnic cleansing'. presstv.ir Donald Trump has reiterated his call on resistant Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip.
newarab (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…
tn.ai (2025-01-28). 300,000 Palestinians Return to Gaza amid Ceasefire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Over 300,000 Palestinians displaced by 15 months of war have returned to northern Gaza, the Gaza Strip's Government Media Office announced, as a fragile ceasefire brings respite from the Israeli genocidal war.
newarab (2025-01-28). Israeli minister u-turns on threat to quit over Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Earlier this month, Smotrich opposed a
newarab (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.
Ramzy Baroud (2025-01-28). Gaza's unbreakable resistance: A historical perspective on the war and its aftermath. peoplesworld.org 
The problem with political analysis is that it often lacks historical perspective and is mostly limited to recent events. The current analysis of the Israeli war on Gaza falls victim to this narrow thinking. The ceasefire agreement, signed between Palestinian groups and Israel under Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. mediation in Doha on Jan. 15, is …
tn.ai (2025-01-28). FM Warns of Harsh Response to Any Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the US and the Israeli regime that any assault on Iran's nuclear facilities will draw a decisive response from Tehran.
presstv.ir (2025-01-28). Iran warns any attack on its nuclear facilities will spell 'very bad disaster'. presstv.ir Iran's FM warns any "crazy" Israeli or American attack against Iran's nuclear facilities will spell a "very bad disaster" for the entire region.
newarab (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
presstv.ir (2025-01-28). Gaza psychiatrist who helped people heal amid genocide dies days after truce. presstv.ir Many describe Dr. Mustafa Elmasri as a symbol of hope and resilience for those who remained in Gaza during the 471 days of the Israeli genocidal war.
Maxime Duriez (2025-01-28). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
newarab (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…
Basit Mahmood (2025-01-28). Majority of voters say government is not doing enough to stop spread of misinformation on social media, poll finds. leftfootforward.org The poll findings come at a time when the far-right continues to push misinformation on social media in a bid to sow divisions and whip up fears against minorities.
Basit Mahmood (2025-01-28). EXCLUSIVE: Voters say Elon Musk represents a threat to UK democracy, poll finds. leftfootforward.org Voters believe that Elon Musk represents a threat to UK democracy, an exclusive poll for Left Foot Forward has found. | The poll, carried out by Savanta for LFF, found that 47% of voters believe that the tech billionaire, who has posted a series of false claims about UK politics in recent weeks on his X platform, represents a threat to UK democracy. | Around 31% of voters said they believed Musk does not represent a threat to UK democracy. | It comes after Musk has drawn criticism in recent weeks for posting misinformation on his X platform and repeatedly attacked the Labour Party, posting a series of false cl…
newarab (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…
newarab (2025-01-28). Israel kills two Lebanese villagers as they try to return home. newarab.com 
newarab (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
Avi Scharf (2025-01-28). Israel-Serbia ties intensify: Arms sales from Belgrade to IDF shoot up by 3,000%. haaretz.com Deliveries from Serbia spiked after Gaza War broke; Presidents Herzog and Vucic met twice in recent months, Serbia signed massive Israeli arms deal and uses Israeli spy tech…
newarab (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
newarab (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…
presstv.ir (2025-01-28). Hamas: Palestinians' return to north Gaza 'definite sign' of Netanyahu's defeat. presstv.ir A Hamas spokesman says Palestinians' return to north Gaza is a clear manifestation of Netanyahu's defeat in the genocidal war against the coastal sliver.
tn.ai (2025-01-28). Iran Prepared for Electronic Warfare: Top Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hailing the Iranian Army for its effective employment of artificial intelligence and robotics, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri expressed the country's full readiness to fight electronic warfare.
aljazeera (2025-01-28). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,069. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,069th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
aljazeera (2025-01-28). Jasprit Bumrah, Amelia Kerr named ICC Cricketers of the Year. aljazeera.com Both T20 World Cup-winning players cap off a standout 2024 with two awards each as Mandhana and Omarzai win ODI prizes.
newarab (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…
WSWS (2025-01-28). Samoa's government embroiled in political turmoil. wsws.org The instability in Samoa reflects growing turmoil across the Pacific amid social unrest and the US-led war drive aimed at China.
Staff (2025-01-28). "War of Plunder": How Rwanda Has Fueled War in DRC as Western Countries Look Away. democracynow.org 
The long-simmering conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo escalated this week when Rwandan-backed M23 rebels captured at least part of the eastern city of Goma. The fighting between the militia and Congolese forces has killed at least 17 with over 370 people injured, and hospitals are overwhelmed. U.N. chief António Guterres has called on Rwandan forces to withdraw immediately from the DRC and end support for M23, as fears grow of a wider regional war, but Maurice Carney, co-founder and executive director of Friends of the Congo, says Rwanda's actions in the DRC will continue unless Western countr…
infobrics (2025-01-28). New Brics Banking System Would Render Sanctions Useless, ex-Chancellor Warns. infobrics.org Lord Lamont of Lerwick warned that a rival payments system would be a 'major threat to the Western-led financial system' if it ever came to pass…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-01-28). Russian FM denounces UNESCO's involvement in information warfare. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed on Tuesday that authorities of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are becoming accomplices in the "information warfare against the truth" by not fulfilling the mandate on the situation of Russian journalists.
newarab (2025-01-28). Russia to assert Africa-Europe power via Libya airbase expansion. newarab.com 
The Mataan al-Sarra Airbase in the
newarab (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…
Chris Walker (2025-01-28). Over 15 Navajo Nation Members Swept Up in Trump Immigration Raids. truthout.org Officials from the Navajo Nation are warning its members to carry personal identification that indicates they are citizens of the United States at all times following reports that more than a dozen Diné/Navajo people have been detained and questioned during immigration raids in Arizona and New Mexico since last Wednesday. Navajo people, also known as Diné people, have experienced "negative… |
Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-28). We're in a worldwide lithium battery fire epidemic. expose-news.com Climate Science Coalition of America Executive Director Steve Goreham has warned against governments worldwide investing in lithium-ion batteries. "This is a worldwide epidemic," Goreham told Sky News Australia. "It's a lithium fire …
APR editor (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…
Josiah Mortimer (2025-01-28). Civil Service 'Disgust' After DWP Launches Welfare Campaign With The Sun, Which It Accuses of 'Demonising' Benefit Claimants. bylinetimes.com 
The country's biggest civil service union has written to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to express its "disgust" that it has entered into a media partnership with The Sun newspaper, which it accuses of "demonising benefit claimants". | From 23rd January to 18th April this year, DWP says it will be working with The Sun to run an awareness campaign to "give wider visibility of key campaign messaging for Move to UC (M2UC)" — the move to replace the array of legacy benefits with the single Universal Credit system. | The Department for Work and Pensions says the aim of the partnership is to reac…
editor (2025-01-28). Should wine carry a cancer warning? onlineopinion.com.au When relative risks are inflated and absolute risks ignored, the result is not informed consent but unnecessary anxiety. Let's not lose sight of moderation-in drinking and in public health messaging.
APR editor (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…
The Onion Staff (2025-01-28). SATIRE: Soldier Returning From 2096 Cyber War Reunited With 8-Year-Old Self. theonion.com SULPHUR, OK—In a heartwarming visit that both man and boy are likely to remember for the rest of their lives, Sgt. Thomas Anderson, a highly decorated soldier from the Cyber War of 2096, reportedly returned to his childhood home Wednesday with a message for his 8-year-old self. The bionic warrior, who leads an elite unit …
Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-28). We're in a worldwide lithium battery fire epidemic. expose-news.com Climate Science Coalition of America Executive Director Steve Goreham has warned against governments worldwide investing in lithium-ion batteries. "This is a worldwide epidemic," Goreham told Sky News Australia. "It's a lithium fire …
Chris Jarvis (2025-01-28). Polling average shows Tories have now fallen to THIRD PLACE behind Reform. leftfootforward.org According to the most recent opinion polls, the Tories are now the third most popular party in the UK. This comes as support for Kemi Badenoch's party has dropped below that of Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage. | The polling aggregator Election Maps UK has taken an average of current opinion polls and Labour — 25.9% | Reform — 24% | Tories — 23.5% | Lib Dems — 12.5% | Greens — 8.3% | Election Maps UK has also calculated that s…
Staff (2025-01-28). What to Expect From World of Warcraft in 2025. moguldom.com World of Warcraft continues to dominate the RPG genre, with Blizzard delivering consistent updates and expansions that keep its community of millions engaged. As we enter 2025, there's much to look forward to in Azeroth and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a returning hero, WoW is gearing up to offer an unforgettable year …
newarab (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
newarab (2025-01-28). Egypt's bread subsidy system reforms hit the poor hardest. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-01-28). ICC prosecutor seeking warrants over West Darfur atrocities. newarab.com 
The prosecutor of the Karim Khan told the
DikelediM (2025-01-28). President signs landmark law to preserve and develop agricultural land. sanews.gov.za President signs landmark law to preserve and develop agricultural land | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill into law, marking a significant step toward safeguarding South Africa's agricultural land for long-term food production and economic growth. | | The Presidency said in a statement that the law supports government's objectives and priorities in respect of the sustainable management and use of natural resources. | | It also sets out a countrywide policy and regulatory framework for the preservation and development of agricultural land. | | "The law cr…
Basit Mahmood (2025-01-28). Bill Gates slams Elon Musk's embrace of far-right politicians abroad as 'insane shit'. leftfootforward.org Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist Bill Gates has slammed Elon Musk for his embrace of far-right politicians and interference in the politics of other countries. | Musk, who Trump has appointed to co-lead the department of government efficiency and cut waste, is a keen supporter of the MAGA movement. Since his takeover of X, formerly Twitter, he has been criticised for allowing extremist content and misinformation go unchallenged. | Indeed, the tech billionaire has himself posted misinformation on his X platform and in recent weeks has repeatedly attacked the Labour Party, posting a series of false cla…
Dave DeCamp (2025-01-27). Qatar Says Deal Reached To Allow Palestinians To Return to North Gaza. news.antiwar.com Qatar announced early Monday morning that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas that would allow Palestinians who have been forcibly displaced from northern Gaza to return to the ruins of their homes and pass through the Israeli-controlled Netzarim Corridor. Qatar, which has been mediating talks, said that Hamas will release a female …
Dave DeCamp (2025-01-27). Qatar Says Deal Reached To Allow Palestinians To Return to North Gaza. news.antiwar.com Qatar announced early Monday morning that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas that would allow Palestinians who have been forcibly displaced from northern Gaza to return to the ruins of their homes and pass through the Israeli-controlled Netzarim Corridor. Qatar, which has been mediating talks, said that Hamas will release a female …
Editor (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 …
Robert Inlakesh (2025-01-27). Syria's New Pro-Western Government Struggles for Recognition in Trump's Washington. mintpressnews.com Syria's de facto ruler, Ahmed al-Shara'a, congratulated Donald Trump upon his inauguration yet refrained from commenting on the Gaza ceasefire. Meanwhile, the new government in Damascus has been taking significant steps to prove its willingness to work with the U.S., yet it still hasn't been granted complete legitimacy. | Donald Trump "is the leader to bring peace to the Middle East and restore stability to the region," read a
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (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.
Gabisile (2025-01-27). SA to continue promoting stability in the DRC. sanews.gov.za SA to continue promoting stability in the DRC | South Africa's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mathu Joyini, has stated that South Africa will continue to contribute to promoting peace and stability in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo and to the continent's overall peacekeeping efforts. | | The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting yesterday regarding deadly clashes in eastern DRC, following Kinshasa's withdrawal of its diplomats from Kigali as Rwanda-backed rebels advanced on the key city of Goma. | | At least 13 soldiers serving with peacekeepin…
Gabisile (2025-01-27). SA to continue promoting stability in the DRC. sanews.gov.za SA to continue promoting stability in the DRC | South Africa's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mathu Joyini, has stated that South Africa will continue to contribute to promoting peace and stability in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo and to the continent's overall peacekeeping efforts. | The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting yesterday regarding deadly clashes in eastern DRC, following Kinshasa's withdrawal of its diplomats from Kigali as Rwanda-backed rebels advanced on the key city of Goma. | At least 13 soldiers serving with peacekeeping…
Mark Lesseraux (2025-01-27). The Real Possibility of Peace on Earth in the 21st Century (Part 2): The Pill that the West Must Now Swallow. pressenza.com Introduction | Massive global changes are taking place, now, as you read these words. These changes, which are not being properly reported on in the Western press, are going to have a major impact on most aspects of the lives of whoever is reading this piece of writing. The aim of this particular article is to provide a kind of wake up call, a warning about what's coming in the near future in order to facilitate thought and action that is productive rather than frazzled and reactionary. For this reason, its tone might appear a little direct, a little alarmist, maybe even a little apocalyptic to some readers. Rest…
Francisco Dominguez, Roger D. Harris, Popular Resistance. (2025-01-27). US Media Promotes Military Intervention In Venezuela. popularresistance.org The New York Times, the so-called US "newspaper of record," carried an opinion piece by one of its columnists promoting "military intervention" to promote "democracy" by overturning the democratically elected government of Venezuela. | The central tenet of the NYT piece is that the moral basis for deposing the current president is clear because it claims that he stole the election, terrorizes his opponents, and brutalizes his people with no sign of letting up, much less letting go. Every other option for political change, it contends, has been attempted. Not only that, but Venezuela maintains friendly relations w…
Luis Fuenmayor Toro (2025-01-27). Trump and Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Luis Fuenmayor Toro — Jan 24, 2025 | Let me start by saying, to make it clear from the start, that if I have to choose between the interests of the United States and those of Venezuela, I would, without hesitation, choose those of Venezuela. If I have to decide between Trump and Maduro, I choose Maduro. | I will always be against any kind of armed intervention in Venezuelan territory, and it seems cynical and ridiculous to me that those who place their political hopes in this type of action try to disguise them as humanitarian interventions and defense of human rights, following the script of justificatio…
tvbrics (2025-01-27). Venezuelan rice production increases by 26% in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Rice cultivation in the Latin American country takes place during the rainy and dry seasons…
Roger Harris (2025-01-27). Maduro Assumes a Third Term: Prospects and Problematics for Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
The first thing greeting me as I disembarked from my flight in Caracas was a wanted poster for one Edmundo González Urrutia. The reward was $100,000. Not to be outdone, the US had slapped a $25 million bounty on the head of President Maduro and lesser amounts on other Venezuelan leaders. Both González and the
Pressenza New York (2025-01-27). US Media Promotes Military Intervention in Venezuela. pressenza.com The New York Times, the so-called US "newspaper of record," carried an opinion piece by one of its columnists promoting "military intervention" to promote "democracy" by overturning the democratically elected government of Venezuela. | By Francisco Dominguez and Roger D. Harris | The central tenet of the NYT piece is that the moral basis for deposing the current president is clear because it claims that he stole the election, terrorizes his opponents, and brutalizes his people with no sign of letting up, much less letting go. Every other option for political change, it contends, has been attempted. Not only that,…
_____ (2025-01-27). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
Carlos Sirah, Black Agenda Report. (2025-01-27). Dispatch: Through The Fire. popularresistance.org Unprecedented January wildfires devastate Los Angeles, as communities face both natural disaster and militarized state response. The Eaton Fire displaces numerous families in the Pasadena-Altadena area, including multigenerational Black households who have built lives in these neighborhoods for decades. Among them, the Edwards family stands displaced from their home of 32 years. | For those seeking to support impacted community members, the Edwards family's GoFundMe, provides direct aid to one of many displaced households fighting to survive. A broader directory of displaced Black families seeking support can be…
presstv.ir (2025-01-27). Iran: Israel violation of Lebanon ceasefire clear example of war crime. presstv.ir Iran censures Israel's new crime in targeting Lebanese citizens who were heading home at the end of a 60-day deadline set for the withdrawal of the occupation forces.
Jack Khoury (2025-01-27). Palestinian family was eating dinner when the IDF sprayed bullets at their house, killing two-year-old. haaretz.com The toddler's grandfather says there had been no IDF warning before she was killed in the West Bank operation. 'I asked the soldiers — why did you kill her? She is just a little baby. The soldier told me, sorry. She was shot in the head.'…
presstv.ir (2025-01-27). Harsh conditions await returnees to war-wracked north Gaza: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA says displaced people who are returning to northern Gaza face harsh conditions amid destroyed public infrastructure and lack of access to basic essentials.
presstv.ir (2025-01-27). Hamas hails historic return of Palestinians to north Gaza; Israel's Ben-Gvir fumes at 'defeat'. presstv.ir Displaced Palestinians begin returning to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
presstv.ir (2025-01-27). Displaced Palestinians returning home in devastated northern Gaza. presstv.ir Displaced Palestinians begin returning to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
newarab (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
newarab (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…
newarab (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…
newarab (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
newarab (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
newarab (2025-01-27). Israel massacres 22 in Lebanon on ceasefire withdrawal deadline. newarab.com 
The Lebanese Ministry of Heath continues to update the d…
newarab (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…
newarab (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.
newarab (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
newarab (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. | "The Electronic Intifada team stands in solidarity with Ali Abunimah. Speaking out against injustice in Palestine is not a…
Colonel Ann Wright (2025-01-27). Women in the Biden Administration Complicit in the Israeli Genocide of Gaza. covertactionmagazine.com As people in the United States sat down to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners this past holiday season, Palestinians in Gaza on Day 419 of the Israeli genocide of Gaza—and U.S. complicity in that genocide—were facing starvation, lack of water, tents purposefully destroyed by U.S. bombs dropped by Israeli warplanes and drones, and rain and cold …
Ryan Cristián (2025-01-27). Israel Uses Bibas Kids (Killed By IDF) To Violate Ceasefire & Stargate Is Operation Warp Speed 2.0. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/26/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
Colonel Ann Wright (2025-01-27). Women in the Biden Administration Complicit in the Israeli Genocide of Gaza. covertactionmagazine.com As people in the United States sat down to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners this past holiday season, Palestinians in Gaza on Day 419 of the Israeli genocide of Gaza—and U.S. complicity in that genocide—were facing starvation, lack of water, tents purposefully destroyed by U.S. bombs dropped by Israeli warplanes and drones, and rain and cold …
newarab (2025-01-27). Hamas to release Arbel Yehud, Israel to allow north Gaza return. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-01-27). Image of Lebanese woman in standoff with Israeli tank goes viral. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-01-27). Lebanese continue return to villages amid partial Israel retreat. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-01-27). Lebanese reporter who interviewed Israeli army spox released. newarab.com 
newarab (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…
newarab (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…
newarab (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
newarab (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…
newarab (2025-01-27). Israel blocks thousands from returning to northern Gaza. newarab.com
WSWS (2025-01-27). 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz: Imperialist barbarism returns. wsws.org Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, genocide, the persecution of millions of people because of their origin, war and even the possible use of nuclear weapons are once again considered "normal."
Maxime Duriez (2025-01-27). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
presstv.ir (2025-01-27). 'Unprecedented cruelty': War monitor says HTS militants executed 35 Syrians in 3 days. presstv.ir Militants affiliated with the HTS government in Syria have carried out 35 summary executions over the past 72 hours, a UK-based war monitor says.
newarab (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…
newarab (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…
newarab (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…
newarab (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…
Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-01-27). Workers denounce strong cuts in Argentina. plenglish.com In a statement, the general secretary of ATE, Rodolfo Aguiar, warned that the Executive intends to deepen the cuts with measures such as the elimination and merger of decentralized entities. | If this were carried out, basic and essential services would not be guaranteed. The 800 million dollars that the reduction of taxes on the countryside implies cannot be compensated with the massive dismissal of state employees and the closure of public organizations. This will necessarily have an absolutely negative social impact, he said. | By dint of cutting and not observing essential rights, in 2024 the Government reduc…
tn.ai (2025-01-27). Army Copters Attend War Game West of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — One hundred helicopters of the airborne division of Iran's Army Ground Force took part in an exercise in the western province of Kermanshah.
aljazeera (2025-01-27). 'Declaration of war': M23 rebels claim seizing key DR Congo city of Goma. aljazeera.com Witnesses say they saw rebels enter centre of eastern city of Goma amid gunfire, as UN calls for an end to offensive.
aljazeera (2025-01-27). Palestinians return to north Gaza after over a year, Hamas hails 'victory'. aljazeera.com Thousands of Palestinians head on foot to what is left of their homes after 15 months of war and forced displacement.
aljazeera (2025-01-27). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,068. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,068th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
aljazeera (2025-01-27). Pakistan vs West Indies — second Test: Warrican leads 120-run comeback win. aljazeera.com Warrican's nine wickets help visitors wrap up the second Test in three days and level the two-match series 1-1.
aljazeera (2025-01-27). 'Declaration of war': M23 rebels claim to have captured key DR Congo city. aljazeera.com Witnesses say they saw rebels enter centre of eastern city of Goma amid gunfire, as UN calls for an end to offensive.
The Onion Staff (2025-01-27). SATIRE: Pentagon Warns China Developing Love, The Greatest Weapon Of All. theonion.com 
ARLINGTON, VA—In a high-level alert that revealed a geo-political rival of the United States could soon become the first nation capable of wielding the most powerful force in the universe, the Pentagon warned Friday that China was actively developing love, the greatest weapon of all. The alert, issued to the American public and top U.S. …
newarab (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…
Kshama Sawant (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
Michael Hudson (2025-01-27). Trump's Balance-of-Payments War on Mexico, and the Whole World. counterpunch.org 
Ralph Nader (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
Staff (2025-01-27). Trump Halts Refugee Admissions, Stranding Thousands Approved to Enter U.S., Fleeing War, Persecution. democracynow.org 
We look at the impact of President Trump's halting of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Global Refuge, a faith-based nonprofit that helps place and resource refugees upon their arrival in the U.S. as part of the program. Some 100,000 refugees were settled in the United States last year under the highly selective program, which has enjoyed bipartisan support for decades. Now thousands of people already approved to come to the United States are stranded in unstable situations, with uncertain legal status in the U.S., or unable to leave dangerous condi…
newarab (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
maxyyjones (2025-01-27). Prof. John Mearsheimer: Trump Does NOT Want War with Iran. scheerpost.com
Michelle Begue (2025-01-27). Colombians react to Trump's tariff threats after deportation conflict. america.cgtn.com 
The United States and Colombia have calmed down after coming close to a trade war on Sunday, Jan. 26. The two countries came to an agreement on Colombia's acceptance of a military aircraft carrying deported migrants. | But the threat that the U.S. would retaliate with tariffs and sanctions has left a lot of worry among Colombian citizens. | CGTN's Michelle Begue report.
newarab (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
Staff (2025-01-27). Talk World Radio: Scott Horton on How Washington Started the New Cold War. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we welcome back Scott Horton, whose new book is called PROVOKED: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine. Scott Horton is director …
newarab (2025-01-27). Canadian ex-soldier detained by Afghan Taliban freed. newarab.com 
A Canadian ex-soldier detained by the
newarab (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
newarab (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…
WSWS (2025-01-27). Newark, New Jersey residents speak out against immigration raids: "They're exiling people for just wanting to live" wsws.org Local residents respond to federal agents raiding a warehouse in Newark without a warrant and arresting three undocumented workers last Thursday.
A A (2025-01-27). Deconstructing the Deep State. strategic-culture.su ![]()
One of my favorite sentences in The Shawshank Redemption — a movie filled with some of Stephen King's finest writing — comes near the end. The protagonist, Andy, has broken out of prison and sent a trove of evidence to the press that implicates the crooked warden in multiple criminal conspiracies.
EDWIN (2025-01-27). BMA suspends operations at Oshoek Port of Entry. sanews.gov.za BMA suspends operations at Oshoek Port of Entry | The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) on Sunday temporarily suspended operations at the Oshoek Port of Entry with Eswatini, following a serious truck accident. | The incident occurred at approximately 10: 20 when the truck, allegedly experiencing brake failure, descended towards Eswatini on the departure side of the port. | The truck crashed into 10 stationery private vehicles, four SARS vehicles, and one SANDF bakkie, causing extensive damage. | Three individuals – one SARS o…
NEOB (2025-01-27). South Africa outlines G20 Presidency plans at WEF. sanews.gov.za South Africa outlines G20 Presidency plans at WEF | As the world convened in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting recently, South Africa presented its vision for the G20 Presidency this year — outlining a path towards a more equitable and sustainable future. | | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who addressed the country through his weekly Presidential newsletter on Monday. | | South Africa's theme for the Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency is Solidary, Equality, Sustainable Development. | | "We made the point that it is in the interests of all countries, large and small, wealthy…
nosihle (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…
The Onion Staff (2025-01-27). SATIRE: Panicked Pottery Barn Executives Announce They Have Lost Control Of The Wicker. theonion.com SAN FRANCISCO—In an emergency press conference at which she issued a stark warning to the nation, panicked Pottery Barn president Monica Bhargava announced Friday that the home furnishing chain had lost control of the wicker. "We long thought we could control the wicker, weaving it into whatever refined and relaxing form we desired, but we …
Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-27). GPs kill retail but hospitals kill wholesale. expose-news.com Hospitals are places where patients are often neglected, humiliated and left in pain, with thousands dying due to poor treatment, writes Dr. Vernon Coleman. The main issues in hospitals include filthy wards, …
Basit Mahmood (2025-01-27). Even Farage's constituents would prefer a trade deal with EU over US, poll finds. leftfootforward.org Even the constituencies that returned Reform UK MPs at the 2024 general election would prefer improving the UK's trading relationship with the EU over any other option.
Prem Sikka (2025-01-27). Pensioner poverty in the world's sixth largest economy is a political choice. leftfootforward.org The hardship inflicted on retirees now will surely visit future retirees unless steps are taken to alleviate misery.
presstv.ir (2025-01-27). Decisive defeat: Iran says Trump's maximum pressure fails miserably, targets civilians. presstv.ir A top Iranian diplomat once again affirms the failure of the United States' maximum pressure policy towards Iran.
newarab (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
newarab (2025-01-27). Morocco AWI Islamist group challenges monarchy's 'legitimacy'. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-01-27). Saudi allows foreigners to invest in Mecca, Medina real estate. newarab.com 
newarab (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
newarab (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
newarab (2025-01-27). Sudan's army chief visits HQ after recapture from paramilitaries. newarab.com 
"Our forces are in their best condition,"
newarab (2025-01-27). Turkey FM calls for regional cooperation to fight PKK. newarab.com 
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (
RONALD MUSOKE (2025-01-27). 'Ignorance behind most misuse of wetlands'. independent.co.ug 
Sand mining, construction, car washing appear to be main problem — experts say ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Ignorance or lack of awareness is the main cause of growing degradation and encroachment of critical wetlands in Uganda. That is the main finding by researchers from the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) on …
Olivia Barber (2025-01-27). Rachel Reeves 'absolutely happy' to look at joining tariff-free EU trade group. leftfootforward.org The chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she would be 'absolutely happy' to look into the UK government joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) convention. | At the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, EU trade commissioner Maro≈° ≈ efƒçoviƒç said that the EU is open to the UK joining the PEM convention to strengthen trade relations. | The PEM Convention, which includes the EU and 24 other countries, including Norway, Algeria, and Ukraine, simplifies trade by allowing products to preserve their "origin status" when goods are processed across multiple countries within t…
Olivia Barber (2025-01-27). Liz Truss ridiculed for calling for executive order to ban Oxbridge meritocracy measure. leftfootforward.org 'Hi Liz, as a former prime minister (albeit for only 49 days) you do realise the United Kingdom does not have "executive orders"'
Guest Blogger (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.
Basit Mahmood (2025-01-27). Hypocrites: Reform UK set to host a £25,000-a-head dinner in Mayfair. leftfootforward.org A party led by a millionaire former banker, courting rich Tory donors. So much for being the party of ordinary people.
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Los Angeles is a city of stark inequalities. So, some might have said that it was predictable that the worst environmental disaster in the area's history would play out along class lines. During crises, for example, the Covid-19 pandemic, the gap between rich and poor often becomes more stark, with poor, racialised and criminalised people being exposed to the greatest level of risk. | When it was reported that over