(2025-01-20). Netanyahu's Likud Party Says Ceasefire Deal Allows A 'Return To Fighting'. popularresistance.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party said in a statement on Thursday that the Gaza ceasefire deal will allow "Israel to return to fighting under American guarantee." | The statement was a response to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of the Jewish Power party, who has threatened to quit the coalition government if the ceasefire deal is approved. | The three-phase ceasefire deal does not commit Israel to a permanent truce, and the statement from Likud signals the US has assured Israel it could resume its genocidal war after the first phase, which involves a 42-day ceasefire and…
(2025-01-20). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
(2025-01-20). Over 80 people killed in Colombia as ceasefire between rebel groups collapses. presstv.ir At least 80 people have been killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks between rebel groups fail, says official.
(2025-01-20). Video: US President-elect Trump hails Gaza ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Ahead of his second inauguration US President-elect Donald Trump spoke of achieving peace in the Middle East.
(2025-01-20). The Ceasefire of the Arsonists. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca In the tragic play of the 'ceasefire between Israel and Hamas,' every actor plays his part: | President Biden, who supported and armed Israel in the demolition of Palestine, assumes the role of peace mediator; | Prime Minister Netanyahu, who carried out …
(2025-01-20). "Infinite Hope": Angela Davis Speaks at 2025 Peace Ball Ahead of Trump Inauguration. democracynow.org 
With the U.S. political establishment gathered in Washington for the second inauguration of Donald Trump, the iconic venue Busboys and Poets on Sunday hosted the Peace Ball, an event held around presidential inaugurations since 2009 and featuring voices of resistance to war, racism, poverty and more. This year's Peace Ball featured author Angela Davis, who spoke of the power of "infinite hope" to fight against injustice. "I want us all to generate the kind of collective hope that will usher us into a better future," said Davis. We air highlights from the event.
(2025-01-20). More footage exposes Met's false claim anti-genocide marchers 'forced' through police line. skwawkbox.org 
Police officers smiling as marchers allowed through peacefully — but anti-genocide Jewish bloc barred as Cooper claims police protecting Jews On Saturday, the Met Police arrested around seventy peace marchers, some of them violently, claiming that they had 'forced' their way to Trafalgar Square, supposedly in an area the force, to appease pro-Israel groups, had …
(2025-01-20). Venezuela explains strategic nature of military exercise. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's Minister of Defense, General in Chief Vladimir Padrino, explained today the strategic nature of the Bolivarian Shield Exercise 2025, to be carried out throughout the country in defense of peace and democracy.
(2025-01-20). Can the Internet Wage Peace? counterpunch.org 
With the Tiktok ban just days away, American youth have started flooding the Chinese social media app RedNote, pushing it into #1 position on the app store. Labeled "Tiktok refugees" by Chinese netizens, the newcomers have been welcomed by app users with open arms, curiosity, and a fair bit of humor. Though initially confused at
(2025-01-20). Leonard Peltier's is commuted! indybay.org Leonard Peltier's sentence is commuted! On such a dark day for the US, a bit of good news. Hope he is home very soon.
(2025-01-20). The Future of Peacekeeping: Navigating Ethical Artificial Intelligence Deployment in Conflict Zones. transcend.org The introduction of AI raises important ethical and psychological considerations for UN peacekeepers, from malicious cyberattacks to artificially altered images and videos eroding the trust that they foster among civilians.
(2025-01-20). Explican carácter estratégico de ejercicio militar en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 20 ene (RHC) El ministro para la Defensa de Venezuela, general en jefe Vladimir Padrino, explicóeste lunes el carácter estratégico del Ejercicio Escudo Bolivariano 2025, a ejecutarse en todo el país en defensa de la paz y la democracia.
(2025-01-20). Venezuela Receives Displaced Colombians Fleeing Armed Conflict in Catatumbo. orinocotribune.com
(2025-01-20). Venezuela's democracy rests on the people's organization. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Vice President for Communal Councils and Communes of the United Socialist Party Jorge Arreaza stressed that in Venezuela real and participatory democracy rests on the organization of the people in their territories.
(2025-01-20). Gaza Ceasefire Reveals Israel's Fragility. popularresistance.org The Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a pivotal announcement on Wednesday evening, confirmed that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) have finalized a deal designed to halt Israel's genocidal and destructive war in the Gaza Strip for at least 42 days. This accord is essentially a reworking of the previously proposed ceasefire arrangement in May by the Biden administration, when Hamas declared its acceptance of the ceasefire agreement, while Israel reneged on it and continued with the war. It turned out Israel wanted time to both bring out more destruction in Gaza, more death, and use its mix o…
(2025-01-20). Warhawk Senator Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary Of State. popularresistance.org Yesterday, amid the momentous news of a ceasefire agreement finally being reached in Gaza, right-wing Senator Marco Rubio was confirmed as Trump's Secretary of State by the United States Senate. To some, Rubio's confirmation, given his reputation as a warhawk known for promoting an aggressive approach against countries that do not tip-toe around the US line on foreign policy, contradicts Trump's campaign promise of "preventing World War III." Rubio's role as Secretary of State signals that Trump may immediately relist Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. This week, in his final days as President, Biden removed C…
(2025-01-20). Corbyn and Palestine Solidarity Campaign criticise Met Police for their handling of Palestine protest. leftfootforward.org The Palestine Solidarity Campaign and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have criticised the police for promoting "a misleading narrative" about a pro-Palestine protest over the weekend. | Corbyn challenged the Metropolitan Police's claim that protestors had broken through the police line, stating it was "not an accurate description of events at all". | Approximately 77 protestors were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of breaching protest conditions. Nine have been charged with breaching protest conditions under the Public Order Act. | The first day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began yesterday after 15 month…
(2025-01-20). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Netanyahu's war cabinet vote today. ummid.com Qatar and the United States Wednesday January 15, 2025 confirmed Palestinian Resistance Groups led by Hamas and Israel have finalised the deal to end over 15-month long war in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian lands.
(2025-01-20). Lebanese legislator warns of Israeli non-compliance with the truce. plenglish.com Beirut, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc in the Lebanese Parliament, Ali Fayyad, warned today of any Israeli breach of the ceasefire agreement.
(2025-01-20). Aid enters Gaza, Israeli settlers carry out attacks over truce. newarab.com 
Gaza's ceasefire has entered its second day, with aid entering the besieged enclave and Hamas deploying its security forces in areas under its control. US officials have pledged to ensure Aid enters Gaza: | Trucks carrying
(2025-01-20). Crowds cheer as Palestinian prisoners freed from Israeli jail. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people cheered, chanted and honked car horns as two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners freed from an Israeli jail arrived in the occupied West Bank town of Beitunia early on Monday, AFP journalists reported. | The buses held some of the 90 prisoners released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal that began Sunday and saw three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas. | Members of the crowd climbed atop the lead bus and unfurled a Hamas flag, the journalists reported. | They were joined by others waving the flags of Fatah, Islamic Jihad and several other Palestinian factions, as well as the Palestinian natio…
(2025-01-20). WHO says needs full Gaza access during Israel-Hamas truce. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization said Sunday it was ready to pour much-needed aid into Gaza during the Israel-Hamas truce, but that it would need "systematic access" across the territory to do so. | Much of the Gaza Strip's WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the ceasefire, posting on social media that it would "bring great hope for millions of people whose lives have been ravaged by the conf…
(2025-01-20). Gaza ceasefire begins after Israeli delays, deadly strikes. newarab.com 
Gaza's A statement from Netanyahu's office, issued less than an hour before the truce was set to start at 8: 30 am (0630 GMT), said he had "instructed the IDF (military) that the ceasefire… will not begin until Israel has received the list" of hostages to be freed. | Hamas, while "affirming its commitme…
(2025-01-20). Gaza ceasefire: Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on The Israeli prison service said early Monday that 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the Gaza ceasefire and swap deal between Israel and Hamas. | This comes after Hamas
(2025-01-20). 'I did not sleep': Palestinians react to Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
After a ceasefire came into effect on Sunday morning in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians are returning to their homes.
(2025-01-20). Israel kills 19 after ceasefire deadline, 36 wounded. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 19 civilians in Gaza and wounded 36 more early on Sunday, shortly after a The truce later came into effect after an Israeli delay over a list of names of captives to be released by Hamas. | Gaza's Civil Defence Department said the civilians were killed in attacks across the One person was killed in Rafah, six in Khan Younis, nin…
(2025-01-20). The names of the 93 Palestinian prisoners set to be freed Sunday. newarab.com 
The names of 93 male and female Palestinian prisoners who will be released Sunday night, as part of a prisoner exchange on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire, have been published. | Israel and mediating nation Qatar confirmed on Sunday a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza had come into effect following a delay of almost three hours as Israel awaited a list of three captives to be initially freed by Hamas. | According to the ceasefire plan, a total of 33 captives will be returned from Gaza during an initial 42-day truce. | In a statement, Hamas said the truce deal stipulated "the release of 30 Palestinian prisoner…
(2025-01-20). Smotrich says ceasefire deal a 'defeat for Israel'. newarab.com 
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday slammed the ongoing ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza as a "very serious mistake" and a "surrender to Hamas". | The minister threatened to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government if Gaza is not occupied by Israel. | Speaking to Army Radio, Smotrich said Israel "must occupy Gaza and create a temporary military government because there is no other way to defeat Hamas". | "I will overthrow the government if it does not return to fighting in a way that [leads to us] taking over the entire Gaza and governing it," he continued. | The mi…
(2025-01-20). UN races to feed one million Gazans after truce. newarab.com 
The UN's World Food Programme said Sunday it was moving full throttle to get food to as many Gazans as possible after border crossings reopened as part of a long-awaited ceasefire deal. | "We're trying to reach a million people within the shortest possible time," the WFP's Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau told AFP, as the Rome-based UN agency's trucks began rolling into the strip. | "We're moving in with wheat flour, ready to eat meals, and we will be working all fronts trying to restock the bakeries," Skau said, adding the agency would attempt to provide nutritional supplements to the most malnourished.
(2025-01-20). Bad Deal Better Than No Deal: Ex-Israeli Negotiator Fears Netanyahu Could Resume Attacks. democracynow.org 
We continue our coverage of the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire by going to Jerusalem to speak with Israeli activist Gershon Baskin, who has experience negotiating with Hamas, including during this latest conflict. Baskin says while it's heartening to see captives returning home, the ceasefire agreement is "a bad deal" because of how fragile it is. "Hamas would not have agreed to enter into this two- or three-phase deal without having guarantees … that in fact the war would end," says Baskin. "But we don't know that, because Netanyahu has given alternative promises to membe…
(2025-01-20). 120 Human Rights Groups Accuse US Of Shielding Israeli War Criminals. popularresistance.org A coalition of 120 international human rights organizations and activists has accused the United States of shielding Israeli war criminals by obstructing the enforcement of International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants. This condemnation follows the U.S. vote to impose sanctions on the ICC, undermining its ability to pursue justice against Israeli occupation leaders accused of war crimes. | The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the "Anti-ICC Law," a controversial bill that, if ratified, would penalize any foreign entity investigating or prosecuting U.S. citizens or citizens of allied states, incl…
(2025-01-20). 120 Human Rights Groups Accuse US Of Shielding Israeli War Criminals. popularresistance.org
(2025-01-20). Israeli hostages, Palestinian detainees freed on first Gaza truce exchange. newarab.com 
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Monday after Hamas handed over three Israeli captives, completing the first exchange under a The three captives released Sunday, all women, were reunited with their families and taken to hospital in central Israel where a doctor said they were in stable condition. | Hours later in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Pales…
(2025-01-20). Gaza's Civil Defence praised for 'tireless work' through war. newarab.com 
As Palestinian Since the start of Israel's war in October 2023, the workers have been rescuing Palestinians on the ground while retrieving Often using their bare hands due to a lack of tools to remove the wreckage, they would spend hours finding and helping people attacked by…
(2025-01-20). Gaza is right to celebrate victory against Israeli genocide. newarab.com 
As I listened to the announcement of the
(2025-01-20). Israeli forces fire bullets, tear gas at Palestinians awaiting prisoner release outside Ofer. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces attack the Palestinian prisoners' families waiting for their loved ones.
(2025-01-20). States must face up to illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine. newarab.com 
Six months ago today, on 19 July 2024, the UN International Court of Justice in the Hague (ICJ) issued one of the most significant judicial decisions ever rendered in international law. What Palestinian human rights NGO Althou…
(2025-01-20). Morocco's opposition pushes for ex-human rights minister release. newarab.com 
Morocco's Over the weekend, the Jus…
(2025-01-20). Leading Egyptian rights activist freed on bail. newarab.com 
Egyptian human rights activist Hossam Bahgat was released on bail Sunday after being charged with "joining and financing a terrorist group" and publishing "fake news and data", a rights group said. | The charges were part of a new case against Bahgat, who was released on bail of 20,000 Egyptian pounds (about $400), the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, which he founded, said in a statement. | On Wednesday, EIPR said prosecutors had summoned Bahgat, who is also the group's executive director, but "the summons did not specify the details of the case or the charges involved" at the time. | Mahmoud Shalaby…
(2025-01-20). A Happy Day, but Evil Never Gives Up. thealtworld.com Today is a happy day for the majority of Americans. Patriotic Americans hope that today is the beginning of the rehabilitation of the Constitution and a rule of law, of accountable government, the protection of our borders, of patriotism without punishment, of sexual normality, of equal rights for white heterosexual men, and disengagement from American hegemony that has kept us in unjustified wars for the past quarter of a century, killing innocent people and wasting resources that Americans needed and America's reputation. | Americans are looking to President Trump to fulfill his promise. No wavering, no bending…
(2025-01-20). Iran president congratulates Gazans on victory, praises 'strong resistance' against Israel. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian congratulates the people of the Gaza Strip for their victory in the face of the Israeli regime's 15-month-long war of genocide.
(2025-01-20). Netanyahu is lying to Trump and preparing to sabotage the Gaza cease-fire deal. haaretz.com President Trump and his envoy refused to let Netanyahu's games and excuses delay the signing of a cease-fire deal that would free the hostages and end the Gaza war. But Netanyahu is still scheming to sink the deal — and with it, the hostages and Trump's wider Middle East agenda…
(2025-01-20). Trump, not Netanyahu, will decide whether to restart the war and who will govern Gaza. haaretz.com The hostage deal marks a step toward restoring solidarity between Israel and its citizens and a possible path out of the war. While Netanyahu's government works to confuse the public and Hamas shows off its strength, the future depends on Trump…
(2025-01-20). Israel's Netanyahu government on edge over Ben-Gvir's Gaza exit. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The three open posts,
(2025-01-20). Almost half of Brits worry Farage-Trump ties undermine UK national interests. leftfootforward.org Voters want closer ties with EU and are worried about Farage's 'close' relationship with Trump, a new Savanta poll has found…
(2025-01-20). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-20). Despite our universities and hospitals lying in ruins, my generation will rebuild Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
I always wanted to become is doctor, and my dream was coming true at Al-Azhar University. But Israel left our campus in ruins and has destroyed a generation. Those of us who survive vow to carry the legacy of those martyred forward, and rebuild Gaza.
(2025-01-20). Netherlands restricts F-35 parts to Israel, but buys Israeli weapons systems. haaretz.com The Netherlands has signed a huge contract with Israeli arms maker Elbit, despite a Dutch court decision barring F-35 parts to Israel over the Gaza War. The deal was closed despite strong criticism by the Dutch parliament…
(2025-01-20). Jakarta unaware of Trump envoy's reported plan to relocate Gazans to Indonesia. haaretz.com The idea of 'voluntary migration' — a plan promoted by far-right Israeli ministers eyeing the Jewish resettlement of Gaza — was highly controversial under Biden's administration, with most Palestinians rejecting the idea of relocating, even temporarily…
(2025-01-20). Israel's most powerful warriors: Three mothers who fought nonstop for 471 days. haaretz.com For 471 days, I have thought about all kinds of motherhood. But on Sunday night, as three mothers were made whole again, I thought of only one: motherhood as redemption…
(2025-01-20). What is the future of Hamas in post-war Gaza. newarab.com 
Ramallah – Following 470 days of Israel's brutal war on Gaza, a The first of a three-phase deal announced in Doha and mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US will last 42 days and includes the release of
(2025-01-20). 193 journalists killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since Oct 2023. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). Release of Khalida Jarrar shows conditions of Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). Released Palestinian women, children describe abuses by Israel. newarab.com 
After a long wait at the point closest to Ofer Prison, west of Ramallah, families of released The exchange occurred once
(2025-01-20). What was in the Hamas 'gift bags' given to freed Israeli women. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). Who are the jailed Palestinians being released by Israel. newarab.com 
As the This number includes 1,167 people taken by the Israeli army in Gaza and transferred to Israel, and 737 others who come from Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerus…
(2025-01-20). Gaza: Rescue workers search for missing as truce enters 2nd day. newarab.com 
Palestinians began searching on Monday for thousands of Gazans believed still buried The truce in the 15-month-old conflict, which has laid waste to the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East, took effect on Sunday with the release of the first three hostages held by Hamas and 90 Palestinians freed from Israeli jails. | Rescue workers said…
(2025-01-20). The Russian-Iranian Partnership Might be a Game-Changer, But Only for Gas, Not Geopolitics. globalresearch.ca The future of their strategic partnership is bright, but in order to fully appreciate its prospects, observers must acknowledge its non-military nature instead of continuing to fantasize about a joint war against Israel and/or the US like some are doing….
(2025-01-20). Iran Warns EU3 of Response to Snapback Mechanism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry warned the European troika that a bid to trigger the so-called snapback provisions of the 2015 nuclear deal will trigger Iran's counteraction.
(2025-01-20). London's Met Police Arrest Organiser Of National Gaza Rally. popularresistance.org The London Metropolitan Police arrested one of the organisers of the pro-Palestine rally on Saturday in central London after imposing restrictions banning protesters from marching towards the headquarters of the BBC. Organisers denied claims made by the Met that protesters had forced their way through a police cordon to march towards the BBC after ending their protest in Whitehall. | The police said 77 arrests were made during Saturday's protest, which organisers estimated drew 100,000 people. | Among those arrested was Chris Nineham, the vice-chair of the Stop the War Coalition, who served as the chief steward f…
(2025-01-20). Army Holds War Game Northeast of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Army Ground Force has staged military exercises in Iran's northeastern regions.
(2025-01-20). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,061. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,061st day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-20). Australian TV host apologises to Djokovic over 'offensive, racist' jibe. aljazeera.com Djokovic refused an on-court interview following the 'insulting and offensive' comments towards him and Serbian fans.
(2025-01-20). Can We Abolish War, Or Will War Abolish Us? counterpunch.org 
The organized murder of one group of humans by another group of humans is called war. We live in a world where the vilest of crimes, which are punished with severe consequences within most societies, are somehow acceptable when committed as part of war. War has been an integral part of human history and, in
(2025-01-20). Scandinavians, the World's Happiest People, Love Killing for the USA — Part V. covertactionmagazine.com [This is part 5 of a 6-part series on Denmark and its support for the U.S. empire. See Parts I, II, III, and IV.—Editors] Part V: War Costs and Profits When Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with President Donald Trump, December 2019, Trump was threatening less support for NATO and European conflicts if they did …
(2025-01-20). Gazans start search for missing Palestinians on day two of truce. newarab.com 
The truce in the 15-month-old conflict, which has laid waste to the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East, took effect on Sunday with the release of the first three…
(2025-01-20). Trump Unable to End Ukrainian Conflict? globalresearch.ca Western media apparently does not believe in Donald Trump's ability to end the war in Ukraine. After months of desperate campaign against the US president-elect, accusing him of being "pro-Russian" and neglecting the Ukraine issue, Western mainstream outlets are now …
(2025-01-20). Beyond Scepticism: Understanding the Role of Brics+ in Global Progress. infobrics.org JENNY CLEGG sets out and then responds to eight key doubts about the Brics+ alliance in light of the developments at Kazan, arguing it represents a significant challenge to US hegemony and provides a path towards a multipolar world…
(2025-01-20). Operation Gladio: How CIA/Nato carried out terrorist attacks in Italy. thecommunists.org In 1990, Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti was forced to reveal the existence of a vast underground paramilitary network that had been operating in Italy for decades under Nato command. This network, called Gladio, had been responsible for several terrorist attacks that had caused hundreds of civilian casualties, as well as two attempted coups (1964 …
(2025-01-20). Trudeau government refuses to release the names of 900 Nazi war criminals, for fear it would damage NATO-Ukraine war on Russia. wsws.org In defiance of the demands of historians, Holocaust survivors and public opinion, Canada's Liberal government is suppressing an almost four-decade-old secret report that identified some 900 Nazi war criminals who had lived, or were then living, in Canada.
(2025-01-20). Cubans pay tribute to 13 militaries who died in Holguin. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Cubans pay a posthumous tribute on Monday to the 13 members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) who died as a result of a fire in a war material warehouse in the Holguin's Military Region.
(2025-01-20). X account of the Cuban Foreign Ministry was hacked. plenglish.com "URGENT!, the X account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba has been hacked," a message posted on Facebook warns. | It also states that "any information posted from the @CubaMINREX account" after 08: 00 local time is false. | In December 2022, the Foreign Ministry also suffered a cyberattack on its networks and in July 2021, the official Cubaminrex website was also hacked. | The Cuban authorities denounced and condemned the two events, and considered them part of the communication war against the Caribbean nation.
(2025-01-20). India and EU agree to draw up mutually beneficial FTA. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) India and the European Union (EU) agreed to draw up a meaningful trade agenda and work towards a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officials from the South Asian nation stressed on Monday.
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump's Big Vow On Ukraine, Middle East Wars; 'Very Close To World War III But…'. hindustantimes.com US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war that has been raging for more than three years. In a victory speech just before the inauguration, Trump addressed a gathering and said, "I will end the war in Ukraine. I will stop the chaos in the Middle East. And I will prevent World War 3 from happening." He also slammed the previous Biden administration, saying, "They gave it to the Taliban. They gave our military equipment, a big chunk of it, to the enemy." Watch this video.
(2025-01-20). Ukraine's existential culture war. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | IAN BURUMA | In 2022, Lithuania's then-Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys decided that performing Russian composer Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker was no longer an appropriate way to celebrate the Christmas season. Lithuania is a staunch supporter of Ukraine, and Kairys, believing that Russian culture could not be separated from Russian imperialism, called for a "mental quarantine" — …
(2025-01-20). Ex prison mate of jailed Alaa Abdel Fattah starts hunger strike. newarab.com 
An Australian journalist, who was once jailed for 400 days in Alaa Abdel Fattah, a software developer and blogger who rose to prominence as an activist in the 2011 Arab Spring, was
(2025-01-20). A Call to Media Organizations: Don't Back Down in the Face of Trump's Threats. truthout.org As Donald Trump is inaugurated a second time, independent media organizations are faced with urgent mandates: Tell the truth more loudly than ever before. Do that work even as our standard modes of distribution (such as social media platforms) are being manipulated and curtailed by forces of fascist repression and ruthless capitalism. Do that work even as journalism and journalists face targeted… |
(2025-01-20). Risks of Ecosystem Crash-Landings. pressenza.com Biomes as well as individual ecosystems throughout the globe are experiencing considerable stress. As a researcher/writer since 2010 of more than 400 scientific-based articles, I am aware of what science says about the status of the planet's ecosystems. Since reading hundreds of peer-reviewed papers, it's not a pretty picture. Yet this is not obvious to the general public inasmuch as damaged ecosystems in large part due to excessive levels of greenhouse gases like CO2 initially show up where almost nobody lives, for example: (1) Antarctica (2) tropical rainforest (3) the oceans (4) Arctic permafrost, covering 25%…
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Sewage Sludge Used As Fertilizer Poses Health Risks. theonion.com 
The EPA warned that forever chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to human and animal health. What do you think?
(2025-01-20). 'The Gerry Adams Compensation Row Must Not Overshadow Decades of Trauma Inflicted on Civilians'. bylinetimes.com 
Northern Ireland rarely makes headlines in Britain; the ongoing threat of paramilitaries, the shocking levels of violence against women, the victims of the Troubles and their families being dragged through the courts by the Government — all barely warrant a whisper. | But the mere suggestion that former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams There was a singular focus on Adams in relation to a proposed amendment of the UK's…
(2025-01-20). Liz Truss brutally mocked after posting picture of herself in Washington DC ahead of Trump's inauguration. leftfootforward.org "Many people thought Liz Truss couldn't embarrass herself further. But they seriously underestimated her on that front."
(2025-01-20). Sadiq Khan warns of threat to Western democracy from 'resurgent fascism' ahead of Trump inauguration. leftfootforward.org The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has warned of the threat to democracy from a 'resurgent fascism', urging ministers to act, as he sets out a plan to defeat the politics of fear and division ahead of Trump's inauguration later today. | Writing in the Observer, Khan warned that western democracy is in a century-defining battle against 'resurgent fascism', as far-right political parties win elections across Europe and after Trump won the US election, running a campaign based on fear, misinformation and targeting of minorities. | Khan said: "The far right is on the march. From Switzerland and Sweden to Hungary, Aust…
(2025-01-20). Suella Braverman and Laurence Fox filmed heading to Trump's swearing-in. leftfootforward.org Braverman was filmed by Channel 4 News wearing a Make America Great Again hat as she landed in the U.S. ahead of the swearing in ceremony.
(2025-01-20). Inside the historic excavations at Queen Hatshepsut's temple. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). Iran denies blasphemy death penalty for rapper 'Amir Tataloo'. newarab.com 
Iran has denied issuing the Amir Tataloo, a hugely popular artist among Iranian youth and known for tattoos that cover his entire face, was handed multiple "short and long" jail terms by a Tehran court last May, according to his lawyer. This included a three-year sentence for blasphemy and 10 year…
(2025-01-20). Iraqi parliament 'secretly' passes National Intelligence law. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). UK teenager pleads guilty to murder of three girls in Southport. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). Afghanistan: Deputy FM calls for girls' high schools to open. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). London police charge nine after pro-Palestinian protest. newarab.com 
London police charged nine people with public order offences after dozens were arrested at a More than 70 people were arrested at Saturday's march after what London's Metropolitan Police called a "coordinated effort to breach" protest conditions, including the perimeter of the rally which was meant to be static. | Protest organisers have denied an "organised" breach of conditions and accused officers of heavy-handedness in their policing of the de…
(2025-01-20). Egypt's Sisi hosts Libya's Haftar for first time in three years. newarab.com 
Sisi's office said that during their talks he stressed Egypt's commitment to "ensuring the unity and cohesion of Libya's national institutions". | He also urged "coordination between all Libyan parties to crystallise a comprehensive pol…
(2025-01-20). More deadly anti-Sudanese protests in South Sudan: officials. newarab.com 
Another 12 people have died in the past two days in Demonstrations sparked by reports that 29 South Sudanese had been killed during fighting in Sudan's Al-Jazeera state led to the looting of businesses owned by Sudanese nationals in the capital Juba. | Police opened fire to disperse the…
(2025-01-20). Paramilitary attack near besieged Darfur city kills 14. newarab.com 
A The "treacherous attack" took place in an area "northeastern Um Kadadah in North Darfur state on Saturday", said the local resistance committee. | The group is one of hundreds of volunteer organisations that have coordinated aid across Sudan during 21 months of fighting between…
(2025-01-20). Preventing WW3, Declassification of Imp Files and More — Trump Promises New Era. ummid.com A day before taking oath as 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump in a victory rally Sunday promised to stop World War 3, declassification of documents related to JFK, RFK and Martin Luther King assassinations and a new America.
(2025-01-20). Can a good man be president? anabaptistworld.org My homeschool American history textbook was a trip, and it saw the arc of the United States bending toward fulfillment of biblical prophecy. The narrative of America as God's favorite country is not without its hiccups, and to the hyperconservative evangelical mind, one major bump was the presidency of Jimmy Carter, the last true evangelical. …
(2025-01-20). Charities have funnelled almost £28 million into rightwing think tanks, Good Law Project finds. leftfootforward.org Charities have funnelled almost £28 million into rightwing think tanks based around 55 Tufton Street over the last 20 years, The investigation has found that the money has passed through 48 trusts and foundations, thirty one of which have links to people who have donated £35 million to the Conservative Party since 2001. | Fifteen of them are family trusts and foundations connected to Conservative peers or with Tory p…
(2025-01-19). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
dawn.com (2025-01-19). Gaza's defiance spurs hope
FINALLY, a ceasefire in Gaza is in place as of 0800 local time this morning as a result of a peace deal that, Qatari interlocutors say, is the same as the first one agreed to by Hamas last May and from which Israel walked away. | | The only major difference between May last year and January this year is Donald Trump.
(2025-01-19). Video: StW founder member Nineham released under draconian restrictions, others still held. skwawkbox.org 
Protest organiser banned, under bail conditions, from attending any kind of demo — but others still held including those who simply arrived from the 'wrong' direction Anti-genocide protest organiser Chris Nineham, a founder member of Stop the War, has been released on bail after being violently arrested yesterday during London's peaceful National March for Gaza …
(2025-01-19). Can the Internet Wage Peace? Amidst a Push for War, Chinese and American Citizens Connect Online. pressenza.com With the Tiktok ban just days away, American youth have started flooding the Chinese social media app The app "Xiaohongshu" directly translates to 'Little Red Book," but it has been dubbed RedNote in the United States. Many are quick to think of Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong's famous Little Red Book, though app officials say it isn't a direct reference. Still, th…
(2025-01-19). ASEAN tells Myanmar military rulers peace should be priority, not election. aljazeera.com Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 when its military overthrew the government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
(2025-01-19). Swiss Neutrality on the Brink. Ex-Diplomat Reveals Russian Peace Efforts, NATO Destroys Peace. globalresearch.ca "At least on three occasions since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Russians have proposed a new security arrangement for Europe in the context of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe), treaty based with the Security …
(2025-01-19). Jeremy Corbyn slams Met Police's wilful 'inaccuracies' following mass-arrests at Palestine march. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 18 January, Britons once again took to the streets to show their support for the people of Palestine. As is unfortunately common in Britain, the peaceful march was beset by what some have described as "fascist" police violence. The Met Police also arrested 77 people, with former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn criticising […] | By
(2025-01-19). Juan Cole: UK Parliamentary Committee to British Gov.—Recognize Palestinian State for Sustainable Peace. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The British Parliament has the longest history of any parliament, since it was the first, so it has had time to make a lot of mistakes. On the other hand, it is generally far less an embarrassment than the U.S. Congress. This principle was …
(2025-01-19). Frente al fascismo y el imperialismo: Política, método y organización. radiohc.cu El cuerpo revolucionario, antiimperialista y antihegemónico en América Latina se articula principalmente en torno a dos pilares históricos y estratégicos: Cuba y Venezuela.
(2025-01-19). Frente al fascismo y el imperialismo: Política, método y organización. cubadebate.cu El cuerpo revolucionario, antiimperialista y antihegemónico en América Latina se articula principalmente en torno a dos pilares históricos y estratégicos: Cuba y Venezuela, claves en la construcción de alternativas frente a la hegemonía global de EE.UU. y sus aliados. La resistencia de estos dos pueblos ha sido fundamental para mantener vivo el proyecto de izquierdas en la región y consolidar el apoyo a iniciativas internacionales como el Brics, que busca contrarrestar el dominio económico y político occidental.
(2025-01-19). Más de 218 desplazados colombianos encuentran refugio en Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Más de 218 desplazados procedentes de Colombia, quienes huyen del conflicto interno entre grupos armados en ese país, fueron recibidos este viernes en el municipio Jesús María Semprún, estado de Zulia, ubicado en la frontera con Catatumbo y Tibú, en Venezuela.
znetwork.org (2025-01-19). Dr. Martin Luther King's Prophetic Warning, Denouncing the Merchants of Death
Over the past three years, a collective of volunteer researchers, lawyers, and commentators created The Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, dedicated to holding accountable four weapon manufacturing corporations based in the U.S. Their tribunal amassed copious evidence to prove that Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX (formerly Raytheon) and General Atomics (a company which manufactures weaponized drones) are guilty of committing war crimes.
(2025-01-19). Ceasefire Takes Effect After 471 Days of War; 1 of 3 Hostages Set For Release Identified. themedialine.org 
newarab.com (2025-01-19). Israel drops leaflets on Gaza mocking suffering of Palestinians
The leaflets depicted a drawing of a Palestinian family sat on the rubble of their home, with some reading "Is victory at hand or not yet?" and "A new victory for the resistance."
(2025-01-19). Timeline: The path to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza. aljazeera.com The ceasefire deal began on Sunday, January 19. Here's a look at the long road to a deal that could end the Gaza war.
(2025-01-19). Factbox: Israeli regime's despicable record of breaching ceasefire agreements. presstv.ir A truce agreement took effect on Sunday, bringing to an end 15 months of genocidal war on Gaza, but serious doubts remain about the commitment of Israel to uphold it.
(2025-01-19). Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect in Gaza. aljazeera.com The long-awaited ceasefire comes into effect, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Palestinian enclave.
(2025-01-19). Hamas releases names of 3 captives to be freed under Gaza ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com The move potentially clears way for truce – scheduled to start at 06: 30 GMT on Sunday – to begin after hours-long delay.
(2025-01-19). Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire won't start until Hamas gives captives' list. aljazeera.com Israeli PM orders army not to begin truce until names are released. Hamas says delay due to 'technical field reasons'.
(2025-01-19). Qassam Brigades: Al-Aqsa Strom final nail in Israeli regime's coffin. presstv.ir Hamas has extended its gratitude towards Iran and members of the regional Resistance Front, saying Operation al-Aqsa Strom hammered the final nail in the Israeli regime's coffin.
(2025-01-19). Gaza ceasefire agreement begins. presstv.ir An overwhelming majority of the global population are of the view that the Palestinians are the true winners of this illegal genocidal war, with the Israelis irrefutably defeated.
(2025-01-19). Timeline: Key events that shaped 470 days of Israeli genocidal war on Gaza. presstv.ir After 470 days of genocide in Gaza, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Sunday. We look at the timeline of important events that shaped this war.
english.palinfo.com (2025-01-19). Moments before the ceasefire, the genocide continues and the pain of loss is greater
Conflicting news reports emerged, and with them, the brutal Israeli strikes intensified on the homes and tents of the innocent. Israeli warplanes launched attacks that reminded Gazans of the days of fire and violent strikes at the beginning of the war.
(2025-01-19). 70+ arrested at London pro-Palestine rally on eve of Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Thousands of people gathered and over 70 were arrested at a pro-Palestine rally in central London Saturday, on the eve of the start of a The majority were detained on The ceasefire, which comes into effect Sunday morning, involves the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners held…
(2025-01-19). Gaza ceasefire begins after Israeli delays, deadly strikes. newarab.com Gaza's A statement from Netanyahu's office, issued less than an hour before the truce was set to start at 8: 30 am (0630 GMT), said he had "instructed the IDF (military) that the ceasefire… will not begin until Israel has received the list" of hostages to be freed. | Hamas, while "affirming its commitme…
(2025-01-19). Gaza ceasefire begins following delays over captive release list. newarab.com A ceasefire has gone into effect in Gaza following hours of delays after Hamas released the names of three female Israeli captives in the enclave which Israel said it had yet to receive. | Netanyahu's office had
(2025-01-19). 'I did not sleep': Palestinians react to Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com After a ceasefire came into effect on Sunday morning in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians are returning to their homes.
(2025-01-19). Israel drops leaflets on Gaza mocking suffering of Palestinians. newarab.com 
The Israeli army on Saturday reportedly dropped leaflets on the Gaza Strip hours before a A long-overdue ceasefire is supposed to begin on Sunday 8: 30 am local time (630 GMT) after Hamas…
(2025-01-19). Israel kills 19 after ceasefire deadline, 36 wounded. newarab.com Israeli airstrikes killed at least 19 civilians in Gaza and wounded 36 more early on Sunday, shortly after a The truce later came into effect after an Israeli delay over a list of names of captives to be released by Hamas. | Gaza's Civil Defence Department said the civilians were killed in attacks across the One person was killed in Rafah, six in Khan Younis, nin…
(2025-01-19). Lebanon cabinet to be formed 'before 26 Jan ceasefire deadline'. newarab.com 
Efforts are ongoing to form a new cabinet in Lebanon before the deadline for Israeli troops to withdraw from the country's south later this month, local media reported Saturday. | "Work is underway to finalise the cabinet formation before 26 January," the end of the 60-day deadline given to Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel to implement the terms of the ceasefire deal that ended the recent war, sources familiar with the matter Former head of the Inter…
(2025-01-19). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Netanyahu's war cabinet vote today. ummid.com Qatar and the United States Wednesday January 15, 2025 confirmed Palestinian Resistance Groups led by Hamas and Israel have finalised the deal to end over 15-month long war in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian lands.
(2025-01-19). What's behind Israel's approval of Hamas ceasefire deal? independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL | Xinhua | The Israeli government on Saturday approved a ceasefire agreement aimed at the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, following a lengthy cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister's Office said. Israel's decision to move forward with the ceasefire deal with Hamas, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, 469 …
(2025-01-19). Ben-Gvir, 2 other extremist ministers quit for show over 'ceasefire' — but 'won't topple Netanyahu'. skwawkbox.org 
Far-right 'Jewish Power' figures make show of quitting but will leave wanted war-criminal in place Itamar Ben-Gvir and two other members of the racist 'Jewish Power' party have resigned from Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government over the agreement of a 'ceasefire' in Israel's genocide in Gaza — but it appears to be primarily theatre. Ben-Gvir, who …
(2025-01-19). Victims reported by explosion of mines in Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Civil Defense reported today eight victims as a result of the explosion of mines left over from the war, in the provinces of Aleppo and Latakia, in the north and northwest of the country.
(2025-01-19). Rights group files war crimes case in Spain against Israeli soldier. presstv.ir The pro-Palestine advocacy organization Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed a legal complaint in Barcelona, Spain, against an Israeli soldier.
(2025-01-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Embracing winter – Activity ideas for the season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When the holidays end, it's hard to have things to look forward to and find motivation to exercise. How can I stay ahead of the slump and help my family stay active? ANSWER: As winter settles in, shorter days and colder nights can feel dull. But the mystery of winter nights also offers opportunities for fun, joy, connection and adventure through outdoor activities. Winter nights can be turned into an enchanting experience….
(2025-01-19). HRW World Report highlights Israeli atrocities in Gaza, W. Bank. newarab.com 
This includes being part of a trend of fraying international norms, double standards by liberal democracies on human rights, and a conflict underscoring the importance of institutions…
(2025-01-19). The blame game: the rise in false allegations of maternal abuse in long Covid and disability. thecanary.co With Donald Trump's election in the US, a wave of uncertainty has swept the globe: for the environment, gender, war, and health. However, the undermining of women's rights has become a major theme throughout the presidential campaign. As we lurch further into climate breakdown and instability, the further society sways to the far right — […] | By
(2025-01-19). Trump Has Pledged an Era of Spectacular Violence. We Can't Be Passive Onlookers. truthout.org The incoming Trump administration is preparing to carry out a major chapter of state violence in U.S. history. The mass deportations that Donald Trump is planning aim to be in the same league as the internment of Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II. Attacks on progressive nonprofit organizations (particularly those involved in the movement to stop the genocide of Palestinians)… |
(2025-01-19). Ben-Gvir and his far-right party resign from Netanyahu gov't over 'reckless' cease-fire deal. haaretz.com National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says his party has officially left the governing coalition. He previously said 'If the war against Hamas resumes with full force,' his party with return to the government…
(2025-01-19). After 471 days of war in Gaza, cease-fire between Israel and Hamas takes effect. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGE DEAL: Hamas submits to Israel list of three female hostages to be released on Sunday; Israeli Justice Ministry releases list of 735 Palestinian prisoners to be released ‚ñ ISRAEL: Far-right Otzma Yehudit party resigns over deal with Hamas ‚ñ GAZA: Cease-fire to allow north Gaza residents to return, but passage via Netzarim route remains dangerous; 600 aid trucks to enter Strip daily…
(2025-01-19). Netanyahu's war on Hamas backfires as Gaza resistance holds strong. asiapacificreport.nz An Al-Jazeera Arabic special report translated by The Palestine Chronicle staff details how Israel's military strategy in Gaza, aimed at dismantling Hamas and displacing Palestinian civilians, has failed after 470 days of conflict. ANALYSIS: By Abdulwahab al-Mursi On May 5, 2024, nearly seven months into Israel's ongoing genocidal war on Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
(2025-01-19). Endgame: Ukraine. Can Donald Trump Pressure Russia to End the War? globalresearch.ca According to Scott Ritter, | Donald Trump sent his Special Envoy to the Middle East in November where he, in coordination with the Biden administration, entered into talks with the Israeli government. Basically, let it be known to Benjamin Netanyahu that …
(2025-01-19). Is Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-01-19). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-19). Inside Zelensky's Plan for Ukraine to Become 'A Greater Israel'. globalresearch.ca With the U.S. proxy war in Ukraine now lost, a return to Volodymyr Zelensky's vision for Ukraine may explain what might come next. | Should the Russians end the war with possession only of the regions populated by Russians, as Colonel …
(2025-01-19). IDF issues arrest warrants against ultra-Orthodox men evading military service. haaretz.com While the IDF said that it recently issued arrest warrants, it isn't clear whether it will actively enforce them. The warrants will likely apply pressure on ultra-Orthodox political parties to pass a military service exemption bill…
(2025-01-19). Israeli forces retrieve body of Oron Shaul from Gaza, soldier killed during 2014 war. haaretz.com Shaul's body was taken into a tunnel in Gaza's Shujaiyeh after an RPG hit his armored personnel carrier, killing seven soldiers. Special forces, including navy commandos, participated in the mission to retrieve his body…
(2025-01-19). Racing against the resumption of war: Why Qatar and Egypt want to start rebuilding Gaza now. haaretz.com Policies that Israel has opposed throughout the war are now going into effect, including the involvement of Hamas in guarding and distributing aid and the Palestinian Authority managing the Rafah border crossing. But the true 'bridesmaids' of the cease-fire deal are Egypt and Qatar…
(2025-01-19). Iran unveils new underground naval base amid US, Israel tension. newarab.com 
(2025-01-19). Ex CIA analyst pleads guilty to leaking info on Israeli attack. newarab.com 
A former Asif Rahman, 34, was He entered guilty pleas in federal court in Virginia to two counts of wilful retention and transmission of classifie…
(2025-01-19). Israel: 737 Palestinian prisoners to be freed after Gaza truce. newarab.com 
(2025-01-19). PA, Jenin camp fighters reach deal after weeks of deadly clashes. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Authority and militants in the The head of a committee that oversaw negotiations said Saturday that Palestinian security personnel entered and deployed in the camp a day earlier following the agreement. | In comments made to Anadolu Agency, Ahmad Salah said explosive devices were being dismantled and destruction was being cleared following the armed clashes, describing the nego…
(2025-01-19). US pledges $117m in aid to Lebanon military. newarab.com 
The The State Department said in a statement that it had convened a "virtual donors meeting" on Thursday "with partners and allies to discuss critical security assistance needed for Lebanon to fully implement the cessation of h…
(2025-01-19). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,060. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,060th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-19). As the U.S. Looks Back to the 17th Century, Mexico Moves Forward into the 21st. counterpunch.org
(2025-01-19). Blackouts hit wide parts of Sudan after drone attacks. newarab.com 
Most army-controlled areas in The
(2025-01-19). The War on Gaza: The End of Empathy and the Last Western Man. globalresearch.ca [Links to Parts I to XIII-B are provided at the bottom of this article.] | "The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a
(2025-01-19). Martin Luther King, Jr., Vietnam, and Gaza. scheerpost.com 
By Edward J. Curtin Jr. / EdwardCurtin.com Before my mind was turned to the subject of my title, I started to write a piece called "Are the Dead Nostalgic?" It's a touchy philosophical question that has no definitive answer. It seems flippant in an impossible way, which it is, but its flippancy holds a secret …
(2025-01-19). Thousands of families waiting to learn of fate of Gaza's missing. newarab.com 
Thousands of families are anxiously waiting for Most of them know nothing about what happened to their loved ones,
(2025-01-19). Humpback whales visit Dominican Republic. plenglish.com Santo Domingo (Prensa Latina) Thousands of people, Dominicans, and foreigners, anxiously await the arrival of humpback whales that leave the low temperatures of the North Atlantic to settle in the warm waters of Samana Bay, in the northeast of the Dominican Republic.
(2025-01-19). Two judges killed outside Iran's supreme court. newarab.com 
A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday, officials said, both of whom allegedly took part in the No group immediately claimed responsibility for the shootings of the judges, clerics Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini. However, Razini's involvement in the 1988 executions had likely made him a target in the past, including an assassination attempt in 1999.
(2025-01-19). Woke-bashing of the week: 'Woke' addicts and Christian name controversies — Toby Young's latest culture war rants. leftfootforward.org Toby Young, founder of the Free Speech Union (FSU) and perennial culture-warrior, is once again stirring the pot.
(2025-01-19). US warplanes target north of Yemen's capital in fresh aggression. presstv.ir US warplanes have launched four attacks on the al-Azraqeen area north of the Yemeni capital Sana'a.
(2025-01-19). Egypt's Sisi hosts Libya's Haftar for first time in three years. newarab.com Sisi's office said that during their talks he stressed Egypt's commitment to "ensuring the unity and cohesion of Libya's national institutions". | He also urged "coordination between all Libyan parties to crystallise a comprehensive pol…
(2025-01-19). Hundreds rally in Tunisia to demand release of Saied critic. newarab.com 
Hundreds demonstrated in the Tunisian capital on Saturday, calling for the release of The demonstrators shouted "freedom for Abir" and "we are opponents, not traitors" at the gathering in central Tunis, AFP journalists reported.
(2025-01-19). Indian police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of doctor. newarab.com 
An Indian court on Saturday found a police volunteer guilty The killing of the 31-year-old physician while she was on duty at a hospital in the eastern city of Kolkata in August highlighted once again the chronic issue of violence against women in the country. | The trial in the case was fast-tracked through India's notoriously sluggish…
(2025-01-19). More deadly anti-Sudanese protests in South Sudan: officials. newarab.com Another 12 people have died in the past two days in Demonstrations sparked by reports that 29 South Sudanese had been killed during fighting in Sudan's Al-Jazeera state led to the looting of businesses owned by Sudanese nationals in the capital Juba. | Police opened fire to disperse the…
(2025-01-19). Over 55,000 displaced Sudanese return to southeastern state: IOM. newarab.com 
Over 55,000 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said its field teams "monitored the return of an estimated 55,466 displaced persons to locations across Sennar state" between…
(2025-01-19). CNN found liable for defaming US Navy veteran. newarab.com 
The six-person jury decided CNN had to pay damages totalling $5 million. The settlement will avert a second phase of the trial that would have determined any punitive damages. The verdict followed a two-week trial in Panama…
(2025-01-19). DAWN urges US sanctions on Jewish National Fund over settlements. newarab.com 
A US non-profit has written to the
(2025-01-19). Right-wing press spins more Brexit hypocrisy over Spain's proposed 100% tax on non-EU property purchases. leftfootforward.org Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that non-EU citizens will face steep taxes when purchasing property in Spain. | The measure is in response to soaring rents, stagnant wages, and rising house prices, making affordable housing a pressing issue, especially for young people. | Property prices are rising rapidly, particularly in popular coastal areas and cities, where foreign buyers, especially from the UK, purchase second homes, often to rent out as holiday accommodation. | Many locals blame the lack of affordable housing on 'overtourism,' with protests regularly taking place across the country.
(2025-01-19). Biden's Farewell Warning About The Master Plan. levernews.com
(2025-01-19). MPs push for extended paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy losses. leftfootforward.org A group of MPs are calling for extended paid bereavement leave to those who suffer a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. | Under the current law, employees are only eligible for statutory parental bereavement leave and pay if they experience a loss after 24 weeks of pregnancy. | But the MPs argue that a two-week paid leave period should be offered to those who suffer losing their baby before this threshold, describing the inadequacy of sick leave as an "inappropriate" form of support for grieving couples. | The proposed changes would include leave for those who experience a miscarriage, molar pregnancy, ectopic pr…
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced on Wednesday that a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas had been agreed. | On the ground, Palestinians in Gaza have come out in huge numbers to celebrate the deal, with hopes that 15 months of hell at the hands of Israel could be coming to an end. | The New Arab looks at how Hamas, Israel and world leaders and the heads of official international and transnational bodies have reacted to the deal that could potentially lead to lasting peace in Gaza. | Hamas: | Hamas's chief negotiator said W…
A ceasefire deal has reportedly been reached between the Palestinian resistance and Israel, which could lead to the ending of the horrific and genocidal carnage being exacted against the Palestinian people. The Communist Party USA, along with all peace-loving and democratic-minded people, support this development and welcome the exchanging of prisoners. But the deal is not yet ratified as Israel's Cabinet refuses to meet on the issue. | The bombing has not yet ceased. Innocents are still dying. A complete and immediate end to the genocide must be secured. This involves the full withdrawal of Israeli troops fro…
Nicolás Maduro was inaugurated for his third term as president of Venezuela on Jan. 10. Delegations from 125 countries and international organizations participated in the swearing-in ceremony. Venezuelans celebrate inauguration of reelected President Nicolás Maduro, Caracas, Jan. 10, 2025,Photo: Freddy àëáñez, Telesur. In one of the first acts of his . . . | 
The resistance movement Hamas lauded the steadfastness and noble resistance of the Palestinians that forced Israel to agree to a ceasefire in its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shelved a cabinet vote on the ceasefire agreement, claiming that Hamas has "backtracked" on elements of the deal. | "Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions," a statement from the prime minister's office alleged. | "The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement." | Israeli ministers had been expected to vote on whether to approve the Qatar, Egypt and US-brokered truce at 13: 00 GMT. | The news comes as Israel kil…
In the streets of the It was a rare moment in the besieged coastal enclave that has witnessed…
Lists allow us to neatly arrange our lives. We especially love them in January as they give oxygen to the belief that we are capable of change. That the world — despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary — is a fine place, worth fighting for. Lists allow us to account for what has passed and what we hope will manifest itself in the future. | Such anthologies are usually positive, but we are living in extraordinary times, and the genocide in Palestine — regardless of any ceasefire — must remain at the forefront of our collective consciousness if we are ever to acknowledge our own quie…
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"That's such a great question, I'm so glad you asked that. You probably have it as a British saying that something's 'hitting close to home,'" says artist Born in Brooklyn as an Afro-Caribbean American Muslim, Nsenga explains that the idea came about during the 2023 International Symposium on the History and Legacy of Muslims in the Caribbean…
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The strikes targeted various areas across the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City. | The deal, which will see 33 captives re…
A recent New York Times article featured Bill Gates standing on the site of a future nuclear reactor in Wyoming, holding a shovel and trying his best to look like he'd ever used one before. The Wyoming reactor has many obstacles to overcome in its future construction, including the "inevitable delays and cost overruns that 
Spain's top diplomat announced Wednesday a EUR 10 million aid package for "This announcement of 10 million euros for the United Nations Development Programme" will contribute to "supplement the salaries of the Lebanese Armed Forces" as well as finance "solar panels and logistical aspects" of the army, Jose Manuel Albares said during a v…
As is now something of an annual ritual, last month's COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended on a rather shabby note. Actually, one can describe its beginning the same way. Ilham Aliyev, the dictator who rules Azerbaijan, a country where fossil fuels make up 90 percent of its export revenues, opened the conference calling fossil 
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Palestinian journalist In footage shared widely on social media, al-Sharif slowly removed his press helmet and protective vest, in a symbol of the toll the…
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Tunisian tennis star The 30-year-old, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, is striving to return to peak form However, on Thursday, Jabeur was visibly emotional a…
Egyptian football star The forward's current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, leaving fans and pundits questioning his next move. | The rumours intensified after Saudi sports chief Turki Al-Alsheikh, a central figure in the kingdom's sports and entert…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said "significant progress" had been made in efforts to revive dialogue between Ankara and the banned PKK militant group. | "Significant progress has been made towards this goal," Erdogan said after three members of Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM opposition party met with jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan then briefed the parties in parliament. | "We see that the contacts made by the delegation were productive," he said, saying Turkey was "cautiously optimistic". | The contact with Ocalan came after the head of Turkey's nationalist MHP party, Devlet Bahceli, exten…
The United Nations warned Wednesday of retaliatory attacks against civilians in Sudan's The Sudanese army, at war with rival paramilitaries since April 2023, led an advance this week on El Gezira, recapturing the st…
After years of attempted reconciliation, Over the weekend, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to abolis…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is vowing a "strong, national response" should incoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes good on threats to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods.
It looks like we're closer to a Gaza ceasefire deal than ever before. There are still a lot of things that could go wrong at numerous steps along the way, but it's something, which is more than we've seen for the last 15 months. | As Antiwar's Dave Decamp 
The Communist Party USA welcomes the long-overdue removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism and considers it a significant step towards justice for the Cuban people and a welcome one to all those who champion peace and justice. | Despite its limited scope, this decision reflects years of struggle by the Cuban people, the international community, and broad sections of the world population, including democratic, labor, civil rights, and communist organizations across the globe. | Cuba was not, and is not, a "state sponsor of terrorism," but a country that works tirelessly for peace, inter…
Officials from the US, Israel, Gaza and elsewhere have claimed that a ceasefire deal to pause the genocide in the occupied Palestinian territory is nearing completion. Gaza ceasefire: tentatively reached Wanted war criminal and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, denied the finalisation of a Gaza ceasefire deal. Israel's government will also need to vote […] | By 
A few days before the end of 2024, the independent magazine +972 reported that "Israeli army forces stormed the Kamal Adwan Hospital compound in Beit Lahiya, culminating a nearly week-long siege of the last functioning hospital in northern Gaza." While fire spread through the hospital, its staff issued a statement saying that "surgical departments, laboratory, maintenance, and emergency 
Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official briefed on the deal told Reuters on Wednesday, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East. | The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with the backing of the United States, and came just ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Why CSOs are warning of looming crisis in EAC and SADC ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Civil society organisations have warned governments in the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to act fast to tackle the growing menace of illicit financial flows in the two regional economic blocs. According to the CSOs, recent …
The Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, was repeatedly disrupted Tuesday by protesters who denounced the nominee's history of hateful remarks against women, LGBTQ people and others, as well as to demand an end to U.S. support for Israel's genocide in Gaza. We speak with two of those protesters, military veterans Josephine Guilbeau and Greg Stoker, who say they were motivated to speak out against the "war machine" that hurts people who serve in the military as well as people around the world who are victims of U.S. militarism. …
If you had read the headline "war criminal flees to Argentina to avoid war crimes arrest" in 1945, it would have referred to Nazi war criminals escaping Germany 
This article is the second of a "It doesn't matter where they are, right now every Palestinian is going through something," M., 26, tells The New Arab. M. chooses to remain anonymous due to punitive measures by Israeli authorities against those testifying and speaking out against I…
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While Speaking to The New Arab, several Palestinian families described their fears over the "unknown fate of their sons" in ligh…
Controversial Ugandan judge Sebutinde garnered attention for her staunch opposition to South…
A stillborn agreement treated as thrivingly alive; an understanding celebrated as consensual and equal. The AUKUS security arrangement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, envisaging the transfer and building of nuclear-powered submarines to the Royal Australian Navy, continues operating in haphazard fashion. So far, the stream has flown away from Australia and into the 
forty hard years of lobotomizing, dumbdowning, infantilizing, and deploying this multilayered PSYOPS of direct and covert operations have been brought to us, partially, by the Edward Bernays of the World … now we are here: Fear and Loathing in Our Delusional and Self-Incriminating Selves! (Haeder, May 28, 2023) Trillions for Ukraine. Christ, this is 2019, …
What do you give the person who has everything? Well, if you're an Amazon or Starbucks worker and that person is the CEO, there's only one answer. Give the boss a strike! Amazon strike, JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island, New York, December 23, 2024. (WW photo) The Rev. Dr. Martin . . . | 
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Will there be a war with China? People are asking this question as there is a high level of tension near Taiwan and in the South China (East) Sea. U.S. imperialism pushes an aggressive posture with air and naval exercises and continues to arm Taiwan, in violation of previous agreements. Such a war would be a huge disaster for the working class. | Following up on the 2011 pivot to Asia, U.S. imperialism is creating new anti-China military alliances like AUKUS (which includes Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.), and is expanding its strategic military presence in the Pacific region, such as enlarging the naval bas…
Berkeley Earth, a non-profit climate change organization, concluded that climate chaos was at its worst in the last decade. Its Global Temperature Report for 2024 said that "2024 was the warmest year on Earth since 1850, exceeding the previous record just set in 2023 by a clear and definitive margin. This period, since 1850, is 
"Since his death, Jimmy Carter has been lauded for brokering the Camp David Accords and for his post-White House mission to help the poor and battle disease. But glossed over amid all the tributes is the burdensome legacy that Mr. Carter left for his Democratic Party: a presidency long caricatured as a symbol of ineffectiveness 
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick to become defense secretary, appears to be moving toward confirmation after a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday. He was grilled over his alleged history of sexual misconduct, reports of frequent public drunkenness at work, financial mismanagement at veterans' organizations he led, and statements he has made disparaging women, LGBTQ people and others in the military. Hegseth's confirmation can only be blocked if three or more Republicans join Democrats in opposing the former Fox News host, but so far the party appears aligned behind Trump's nominee. Wat…
It's been a week since those deadly fires broke out in the Los Angeles area and it's far from over as new wildfires have been reported on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Search teams have been deployed to comb through the charred remnants of homes, looking for potential human remains. But given the scale of devastation, they warn the process could take a long time. Our correspondent Ediz Tiyanşan reports.
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So far, states marking the month include Michigan, New Jersey, Utah, Connecticut, in addition to a growing number of states, towns and districts. A congressional resolution was introduced several years ago to give the month national recognition. | The goal for community leaders is to make…
The The attacks largely targeted people from western Sudan living in the central state because of accusations they collaborated with the Earlier this week, the Sudanese army and allied…
The The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said in a statement late Tuesday that it was "alarmed by the disturbing footage circulating on social media, which shows brutal torture and ill-treatment of detainees at the Gernada detention facility in eastern Lib…
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Swarms of bees caused chaos on Tuesday, halting court proceedings at Abim Magistrates Court and triggering a stampede in South Division, Moroto Municipality, resulting in injuries to several individuals. In Abim, the bees invaded the courtroom around midday, creating widespread panic. Court staff, prison officers, police officers, litigants, remandees, and …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has issued a stern warning and announced plans to launch a crackdown on tobacco smokers in Gulu City. Dr. Enock Kabanda, the Uganda Police Mental Health Focal Point Person, made the announcement during an awareness meeting organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The session …