(2025-01-13). Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen Killed 15 Civilians in December. news.antiwar.com Two rounds of Israeli airstrikes on Yemen in December killed 15 civilians and wounded 43 others, according to a monthly update from the Yemen Data Project (YDP). The YDP said that every Israeli airstrike in Yemen since July "hit non-military, civilian targets with no Houthi military sites being bombed, resulting in an unprecedented rate of …
(2025-01-13). Smotrich Vows To Oppose Ceasefire Deal, Says It's Time for Israel To 'Cleanse' Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday expressed strong opposition to a hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas amid reports negotiations are making progress and said it was time for Israel to "occupy and cleanse" the entire Gaza Strip. "The emerging deal is a catastrophe for the national security of the State of Israel. We …
(2025-01-13). Israeli Attacks Kill 45 More Palestinians Across Gaza. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military continued its relentless bombing of Gaza on Monday, killing at least 45 more Palestinians across the Strip, medical sources told Al Jazeera. Israeli strikes on Monday included heavy attacks on Gaza City, including a strike on a school-turned-shelter for displaced Palestinians, which killed at least five. Two separate airstrikes on homes in …
(2025-01-13). 'Anti-Israel' ICJ President Nawaf Salam Designated Lebanon's PM. news.antiwar.com Just months ago the western media was panning International Court of Justice (ICJ) President Nawaf Salam as having an "anti-Israel" bias. Today he's been concurrently named Prime Minister-Designate in Lebanon, although the media's focus today is less on his Israel position than on reports that Hezbollah didn't support his nomination. Salam's family has a long …
(2025-01-13). Trump's Incoming Ukraine Envoy Speaks at Event Hosted by Cult That Wants Regime Change in Iran. news.antiwar.com Keith Kellog, who will serve as an envoy for the Ukraine war in the incoming Trump administration, spoke at an event in Paris over the weekend hosted by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, an organization led by the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), a cult that seeks regime change in Iran. Kellog said at the …
(2025-01-13). Worker rights big issue in Colorado legislature. peoplesworld.org 
DENVER—Worker rights, and a unique state stumbling block to them, became a key issue when the Colorado legislature convened on January 8. The battle, pitting the state AFL-CIO and its progressive allies versus the Denver Area Chamber of Commerce and its corporate cronies, revolves around the "Labor Peace Act" that for decades has made the …
(2025-01-13). Islamic Identity Crisis — Brief rebuttal to Samuel J. Hyde. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: The Prophethood will remain amongst you for as long as Allaah wills it to be. Then Allaah will raise it when He wills to raise it. Then there will be the khilaafah …
(2025-01-13). Taylor Swift in Tel Aviv and Israeli World Cup win: AI music video imagines peaceful future. haaretz.com 'Maybe we should just start with a happy ending and work backwards,' says the opening of Yoni Bloch's new song, which is accompanied by a hyper-realistic portrayal of a hopeful and optimistic future in Israel…
(2025-01-13). Canada to the Predator Nation: Go to Hell. libya360.wordpress.com Christopher Black Donald Trump's unprecedented threats against allies like Canada, Denmark, and NATO itself have sparked outrage and highlighted the fragility of international alliances under his administration. Trump's Betrayal President Trump won his election to the US presidency partly on the promise to bring peace to the world, to end US wars. But he has…
(2025-01-13). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-13). Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction. transcend.org Maria Ressa speaks to computer scientist Prof. Mike Wooldridge about the promise and the dangers of AI. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her investigative journalism on corruption in the Philippines.
(2025-01-13). Nicolás Maduro, pudo el pueblo, para Venezuela lo que viene es paz, reconciliación, entendimiento (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu En la clausura del Festival Mundial Antifascista en Caracas, el Presidente Nicolás Maduro abogó por la paz, la reconciliación, el entendimiento y convocó a fortalecer la Internacional Antifascista para detener el avance y vencer ese flagelo mundial.
(2025-01-13). Proposal of intervention against Venezuela rejected in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The proposal of former Colombian President àÅlvaro Uribe (2002-2010) of a military intervention in Venezuela, deserves today the rejection of politicians, organizations and also intellectuals of the nation.
(2025-01-13). Canciller de Venezuela denuncia ataques contra sedes diplomáticas del país en el extranjero. cubadebate.cu El canciller de Venezuela, Yván Gil, ha hecho un llamado urgente a las autoridades de Lisboa (Portugal), Frankfurt (Alemania), Medellín (Colombia), Vigo (España) y San José (Costa Rica) para que aceleren las investigaciones relacionadas con los recientes ataques a sedes consulares venezolanas. Denunció que estos actos son parte de una "acción coordinada por los comanditos del fascismo desquiciado".
(2025-01-13). Poland To 'Shield' Netanyahu From ICC Arrest Warrant During Visit. popularresistance.org Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on 9 January that his government would shield Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, from possible arrest on war crimes charges ahead of a visit to Poland this month to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz. | Netanyahu faces an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes in Gaza, including seeking to starve Palestinians to death by imposing a total blockade on the strip. The ICC also issued a warrant for former defense minister Yoav Gallant on the same charges.
(2025-01-13). UN Experts Slam US Bill Sanctioning International Criminal Court. popularresistance.org A group of UN human rights experts is urging the U.S. Senate to block a bill that seeks to punish the International Criminal Court (ICC) and people affiliated with it after the body issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, condemning the bill as "dangerous" and against international law. | "It is shocking to see a country that considers itself a champion of the rule of law trying to stymie the actions of an independent and impartial tribunal set up by the international community, to thwart accountability," the four experts said in a statement on Friday.
(2025-01-13). How US Activists Are Infiltrating Israeli Events Selling Palestinian Land. popularresistance.org Outside of a synagogue in West Orange, New Jersey, a hundred people with PAL-Awda NY/NJ, a local Palestinian rights organization, gathered to protest an Israeli real estate event taking place there on Nov. 13. The protesters accused the realtors from My Israel Home, an Israeli real estate company based outside of Jerusalem, of marketing Palestinian land. They also said that the company was discriminating against event attendees by religion, effectively excluding everyone except especially religious Jews. According to PAL-Awda, the protesters were attacked by counter-protesters, including an organizer of the event…
(2025-01-13). California Fire: Americans Try To Profit As Death Toll Rises; Massive Hike In Price Of… | Los Angeles. hindustantimes.com California is facing a fresh crisis as authorities continue to battle raging wildfires, with the death toll rising to 24. In response, state officials issued a stern warning. With more than 12,000 structures destroyed so far, the destruction has led to a spike in rental and hotel rates. Earlier, California's governor announced that laws banning price gouging had been put into effect. However, despite these warnings, news reports suggest that prices were being inflated in Los Angeles. Watch the full video for more.
(2025-01-13). Juan Cole: CBS' 60 Minutes Exposes the Biden Administration's Complicity in Gaza Genocide, Interviews the Whistleblowers. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The amazingly brave Cecilia Vega at CBS' 60 Minutes did a groundbreaking segment on Sunday in which she interviewed US government officials involved with the Israeli war on Gaza, who resigned in protest either explicitly or implicitly. She also screened the sort of horrific footage of …
(2025-01-13). Why Syria's Kurds are calling for a strategic alliance with Israel. haaretz.com Threatened by Turkey and its proxies in the north of Syria, and the Islamists in power in the south, the PKK and its Syrian branch, the PYD, are sending feelers towards Israel. But can Israel fully respond without opening another war front, this time with Ankara?
(2025-01-13). Iraqi FM warns against reemergence of Daesh terrorists in Syria. presstv.ir Iraqi FM warns against the reemergence of Daesh terrorists in Syria following the fall of Assad's government.
(2025-01-13). US diplomat told not include starving Gaza children in reports. newarab.com 
US diplomats have revealed the prominent role A US diplomat based in the UAE with two decades of MENA experience,
(2025-01-13). ITA airways resumes flights to Libya's Tripoli after a decade. newarab.com 
Italy's ITA Airways resumed direct flights to ITA said it would operate two direct flights a week from Rome's Fiumicino airport to Tripoli's Mitiga airport. | "We are proud to inaugurate today our first direct commercial flight between Tripoli and Rome Fiumicino, strengthening commercial and cultural ties between Libya…
(2025-01-13). Ex-State Dept. officials confirm US bombs used in children massacres in Gaza. presstv.ir American government officials who resigned in protest over Washington's role in the Israeli war on Gaza have confirmed the US complicity in Israel's genocide.
(2025-01-13). "Seeking Justice": How the Hind Rajab Foundation Pursues Israeli Soldiers for War Crimes. democracynow.org 
Belgian Lebanese activist Dyab Abou Jahjah, the founder of the Hind Rajab Foundation, discusses how the organization seeks to hold Israeli soldiers accountable for war crimes committed in Gaza. Named after a 6-year-old girl who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza almost a year ago, the Hind Rajab Foundation uses evidence gathered from soldiers' own social media to build cases against them. The group recently filed a complaint against a soldier in Brazil, leading a local judge to issue an arrest warrant for him that he only avoided by fleeing to Argentina. "Unfortunately, the Israeli government smuggl…
(2025-01-13). "Seeking Justice": How the Hind Rajab Foundation Pursues Israeli Soldiers for War Crimes (Extended Interview). democracynow.org Belgian Lebanese activist Dyab Abou Jahjah, the founder of the Hind Rajab Foundation, discusses how the organization seeks to hold Israeli soldiers accountable for war crimes committed in Gaza. Named after a 6-year-old girl who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza almost a year ago, the Hind Rajab Foundation uses evidence gathered from soldiers' own social media to build cases against them. The group recently filed a complaint against a soldier in Brazil, leading a local judge to issue an arrest warrant for him that he only avoided by fleeing to Argentina. "Unfortunately, the Israeli government smuggled the soldi…
(2025-01-13). Democracy Now! 2025-01-13 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 13, 2025; Untold Stories of L.A. Fires: Incarcerated Firefighters, Black Altadena & Octavia Butler's Warning; "Tinderbox": How Fossil Fuel Companies & Electric Utilities Intensified L.A. Wildfires, Climate Chaos; "Journalism Is Not a Crime": Gaza Reporter Slams International Press as Journalist Death Toll Rises; "Seeking Justice": How the Hind Rajab Foundation Pursues Israeli Soldiers for War Crimes | Headlines for January 13, 2025; Untold Stories of L.A. Fires: Incarcerated Firefighters, Black Altadena & Octavia Butler's Warning; "Tinderbo…
(2025-01-13). Dr. Martin Luther King's Prophetic Warning, Denouncing the Merchants of Death. counterpunch.org 
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
(2025-01-13). Hind Rajab Foundation Seeks to Hold Israeli Soldiers Accountable for War Crimes. truthout.org Belgian Lebanese activist Dyab Abou Jahjah, the founder of the Hind Rajab Foundation, discusses how the organization seeks to hold Israeli soldiers accountable for war crimes committed in Gaza. Named after a 6-year-old girl who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza almost a year ago, the Hind Rajab Foundation uses evidence gathered from soldiers' own social media to build cases against them. |
(2025-01-13). Polish deputy foreign minister: no such place as Palestine and it'd be 'obscene' to arrest Netanyahu. skwawkbox.org 
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister W≈Çadys≈Çaw Bartoszewski defends Poland's free pass for wanted war criminal Polish Deputy Foreign Minister W≈Çadys≈Çaw Bartoszewski has said today that that there is no such thing as Palestine, according to local reports — despite the fact that Poland has formally recognised Palestine since 1982 and that the Palestinian state has its …
(2025-01-13). UNRWA's expulsion from Jerusalem will seal Israel's annexation. newarab.com 
In the last week of January, two Knesset bills ending Israel's "cooperation" with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, (UNRWA), are scheduled to come into force. If they do, UNRWA's activities in the territory of the state of Israel would be illegal under Israeli law and any Israeli official or institution engaging with the agency would be breaking the law. | In
(2025-01-13). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-13). Israeli channel drops foreign news editor from appearances after calling for end to war. haaretz.com The foreign news editor for Channel 12 hasn't been invited back to appear on-air after a broadcast on the 100th day of the war, in which he said 'if the price [to return hostages] is to stop the fighting now, let's stop the fighting now'…
(2025-01-13). 'Cutting the head off 200 organizations': Inside Israel's war on NGOs that aid Palestinians. haaretz.com The Israeli government has announced regulations that could bar NGOs and their workers from the country. Three senior officials in the field worry the move will stop humanitarian aid to the West Bank and Gaza. 'The West should know what's going on,' says one…
(2025-01-13). Five soldiers killed, eight seriously wounded in north Gaza; IDF intercepts missile from Yemen. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile fired from Yemen toward West Bank ‚ñ LEBANON: Nawaf Salam, ICJ President, set to become Lebanese PM in blow to Hezbollah ‚ñ GAZA: Report: Hamas agrees to the final draft of cease-fire deal, will announce after Israeli approval…
(2025-01-13). 'Assault on culture': head of Israel's national theater has a dire warning. haaretz.com Habima CEO Danny Weiss warned against a string of funding cuts and closures of beloved institutions in Israel. Even Tel Aviv Cinematheque to the Batsheva Dance Company are under threat…
(2025-01-13). When Israeli warplanes rain death on Gaza, the copilot is Uncle Sam. nationofchange.org Arming Israel still has bipartisan support in Washington.
(2025-01-13). How Israeli soldiers abroad are facing arrest over the Gaza war. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers are facing the growing risk of A week ago, a former Israeli soldier A complaint lo…
(2025-01-13). Israel increases attacks, US says ceasefire 'possible this week'. newarab.com 
Israeli forces targeted multiple locations across the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 33 people since dawn, medical teams have said. | Palestinian have been killed in Jabalia and Shujaiya, as well as several neighbourhoods of Gaza City, including a school-turned-shelter. | Northern Gaza has been under attack and siege for more than 100 days, with the intensification of attacks beginning in early October. | Meanwhile, the Biden administration sees a possible Gaza truce as soon as this week, White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan told Bloomberg News on Monday, adding that there were…
(2025-01-13). Chris Hedges: Fire Weather. scheerpost.com 
A Final Toast — by Mr. Fish By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost The apocalyptic wildfires that have erupted in the boreal forest in Siberia, the Russian Far East and Canada, climate scientists repeatedly warned, would inevitably move southwards as rising global temperatures created hotter, more fire-prone landscapes. Now they have. The failures in California, where Los Angeles has …
(2025-01-13). How Lebanon's new president reflects a shifting power balance. newarab.com 
Lebanon's parliament Hezbollah and the Amal Movement – often referred to in Lebanon as the Shia duo – both ended up voting for army commander
(2025-01-13). Lebanon: Nawaf Salam officially announced as prime minister. newarab.com 
Lebanese President "The president of the republic called on Judge Nawaf Salam to task him with forming a government, knowing that he is currently abroad. It has been decided he will return tomorrow," it said. | The Harvard-ed…
(2025-01-13). UAE to reopen Lebanon embassy after more than three years. newarab.com 
A high-level United Arab Emirates delegation was in Lebanon on Monday to make arrangements for the reopening of The UAE withdrew its diplomats from Lebanon and closed the embassy in October 2021, aligning with Saudi Arabia after
(2025-01-13). Who is Judge Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's new prime minister. newarab.com 
Salam has a long political career in Lebanon and also has a strong international profile, with him currently
(2025-01-13). World number 219 Habib puts Lebanon on the map at Australian Open. newarab.com 
Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the nation on Sunday The world number 219 became his country's first player to win a men's singles main draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era and soaked up wild cheers from a rowdy crowd packing the small terraces on Melbourne Park's Court 13. | "It's such an credible feeling to get this win not only for myself but for Lebanon and Lebanese tennis… the crowd was absolutely wi…
(2025-01-13). Is Lebanon's new president a reformer or 'just another general'. newarab.com 
Lebanon has a Yet, while a functioning presidency is, in theory, vital for a government's proper operation, let's not mistake this procedural box-ticking exercise for genuine progress. | The way thi…
(2025-01-13). Eyes on the South: Low Intensity Conflict and Escalation-Risk in Lebanon. transcend.org To analyze and contextualize the burgeoning war in south Lebanon, this paper borrows the theoretical concepts of Galtung's conflict theory.
(2025-01-13). Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India. aljazeera.com While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
(2025-01-13). Russia 'prepared for any scenario' on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears. aljazeera.com The US president-elect has promised to end the conflict in Ukraine but the Kremlin has not endorsed any tentative plans.
(2025-01-13). Trump's 'all hell' comments a threat to Hamas, says US VP-elect Vance. aljazeera.com JD Vance warns of consequences if Gaza captive deal does not happen, including knocking out 'final' Hamas battalions.
(2025-01-13). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,054. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,054th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-13). Class of 2024 commended for their resilience. sanews.gov.za Class of 2024 commended for their resilience | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has commended the 2024 matric top achievers for their resilience and determination. | | Gwarube, together with mobile network provider, MTN, hosted a Ministerial Breakfast in honour of 39 matric top achievers on Monday. | | Held in Randburg, Johannesburg, the event comes ahead of the official announcement of the 2024 matric results later on Monday . | | Congratulating the country's top achievers, Gwarube said the learners demonstrated that challenges are not roadblocks, but stepping stones to greatness. | | Despite punishing povert…
(2025-01-13). Determination pays off for top achievers. sanews.gov.za Determination pays off for top achievers | Despite coming from a financially poor background, without parental support, matric learner Thobeka Langa has proven that determination and hard work can change your outcomes. | Aged 17, Thobeka from Rustenburg, North West, was among the country's 2024 matric top achievers, who were honoured by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube during a Ministerial Breakfast held in Randburg, Johannesburg, on Monday. | The 39 top achievers were honoured ahead of the announcement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, which takes place later today. | Speaking to SAne…
(2025-01-13). Public Citizen Co-Presidents Request to Join DOGE. commondreams.org Today, Public Citizen co-presidents Robert Weissman and Lisa Gilbert sent a letter to Trump transition co-chairs Howard Lutnick and Linda McMahon requesting to be appointed as members of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). If appointed, Weissman and Gilbert would bring to the table years of experience advocating for the interests of consumers and the …
(2025-01-13). Public Citizen Co-Presidents Request to Join DOGE. commondreams.org Today, Public Citizen co-presidents Robert Weissman and Lisa Gilbert sent a letter to Trump transition co-chairs Howard Lutnick and Linda McMahon requesting to be appointed as members of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). If appointed, Weissman and Gilbert would bring to the table years of experience advocating for the interests of consumers and the …
(2025-01-13). The Revolving Door Project Condemns Democrats' Cowardice In The Face Of Trump's Nominees. commondreams.org The Revolving Door Project Executive Director, Jeff Hauser released the following statement: "The one constant within the Democratic Party is that its leaders will inevitably default to the belief that wisdom counsels caution. That is why it is unsurprising that Democrats are only offering more than perfunctory resistance to the few Trump nominees so brazenly …
(2025-01-13). Beware 'Unleashing Freedom' to Plunder and Pollute. counterpunch.org 
In his recent inaugural speech, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte spoke about how we have what the rest of the nation wants, saying: "The American dream lives in Montana and it's here where we are proving what is possible when the government gets out of the way and empowers the people." If anything, his words reflect
(2025-01-13). The Coming Fires. counterpunch.org 
LA completely embodies the concept of the endless American suburb, where people have historically gone to buy their little patch of paradise, or their big patch of paradise, depending on how wealthy they may be. But now paradise has burned, again. And whether you're one of the estimated 70,000 people in Los Angeles County living on the streets (some of whom may be staying warm in the winter with propane heaters in their tents), or a movie star in a mansion with a nice, safe, fireplace, we're all equal under the Santa Anna winds, just as prone to the errant cigarette butt as everyone else, just as strong as the we…
(2025-01-13). Untold Stories of L.A. Fires: Incarcerated Firefighters, Black Altadena & Octavia Butler's Warning. democracynow.org 
We continue our coverage of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have killed at least 24 people as of Monday. Some 150,000 more have been forced to evacuate their homes and over 40,000 acres have burned up as firefighters struggle to contain the multiple fires still raging in the Los Angeles area. | Journalist and activist Sonali Kolhatkar, who recently returned to her home in Pasadena, describes community mutual aid efforts underway and how they stand in stark contrast to the militarized response from police and National Guard forces who are seemingly more interested in protecting property tha…
(2025-01-13). Defense minister: Skies under Iran's command for fatal blow; big surprises in 'store'. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister commends the superior stance of the capabilities of the country's Armed Forces.
(2025-01-13). Iran confirms national's return from Italy despite US extradition request. newarab.com 
Iran announced on Sunday that a national held in Italy had return home, shortly after Mohammad Abedini, 38, was arrested in Italy last month at the behest of the United States, which accused him of supplying sophisticated drone navigation technology to Iran's military, in violation of "Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesman of the Ministry of Fo…
(2025-01-13). How The U.S. Media Hide Truths About The Gaza War. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2025-01-13). Gaza truce might be declared 'today or tomorrow' amid Doha talks. newarab.com 
(2025-01-13). Palestinians in Gaza resort to digging holes for shelter. newarab.com 
"Death is difficult, but what is even more difficult is to make a grave for your The 41-year-old father of eight decided to dig a large hole, two meters deep and four meters…
(2025-01-13). A full list of Nigel Farage's 9 jobs and how much he earns from each one. leftfootforward.org It's been revealed that self-proclaimed man of the people, Nigel Farage, who is the UK's highest-earning MP, now has nine jobs, meaning that he earns more than any other MP from outside earnings. | On top of his MPs salary of £91,346, Farage is also raking in £571,585 from outside jobs, in less than six months. | Last week, the Guardian reported that Farage made £189,000 last year as a brand ambassador for a gold bullion company. | With the Mirror revealing that the Reform UK leader now has nine jobs, here's a full list of them and how much the arch Brexiteer is making from each one. | Reform…
(2025-01-13). Iran: US military, political intervention in Yemen complicating Red Sea situation. presstv.ir A senior Iranian diplomat has warned of the intensification of insecurity in the West Asia region amid the US-UK airstrikes in Yemen.
(2025-01-13). How Big Developers Crushed Regulation That Could Have Mitigated LA Fires. truthout.org Back in 2019, a California state climate task force issued a stark warning: Endless development in the state's high-risk wildfire zones was magnifying wildfires and putting more people in their path. It was a call that has echoed in the state for decades from environmentalists, urban planners, and policymakers, even as developers pushed to build ever more homes in zones designated as "very… |
(2025-01-13). 140 years since the Berlin Congress: The new Scramble for Africa—Part Three. wsws.org Driven by internal crises and faced with the rapidly declining position of US and European imperialism on the world scale, the African continent and its rich resources are increasingly seen as a necessary means for their other war fronts.
(2025-01-13). Zelenskyy 'ready' to exchange N. Korean soldiers for Ukrainians. newarab.com 
"In addition to the first captured soldiers from North Korea, there will undoubtedly be more. It's only a matter of time before our troops manage to capture others," Zelenskiy said on the social me…
(2025-01-13). Right-wing press tries to blame private school closure over abuse scandal on Labour VAT hike. leftfootforward.org The loss-making private school announced it would be closing down three months before the general election..
(2025-01-13). Net Zero/2050 Fantasy or Reality? pressenza.com Net Zero/2050 Fantasy or Reality | May be the Most Significant Issue of the 21st Century | Net Zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG), such as CO2, that's produced and the amount that's removed from the atmosphere. It can be achieved through a combination of emission reduction and emission removal. | The relationship between CO2 and a warmer/hotter climate is basic science: For example, according to Climate.gov: "The relationship between carbon dioxide (CO2) and global temperatures is directly proportional: As CO2 levels in the atmosphere increase, so do global temperatures, primar…
(2025-01-13). Government makes quality of education a priority. sanews.gov.za Government makes quality of education a priority | While South Africa has made good progress in expanding education access, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says government must now focus on improving the quality of the education that learners receive. | "Learners must leave our schools with an education and a qualification that allows them to pursue higher education opportunities or enter the job market in order to live lives of dignity," Gwarube said on Monday. | Addressing the announcement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results in Johannesburg, the Minister said too many learners progress…
(2025-01-13). 15 killed in Yemen explosion, fire at a gas station. newarab.com 
(2025-01-13). 'Exhausted' Frenchman held in Iran since 2022 reveals identity. newarab.com 
(2025-01-13). Iraq's PM Al-Sudani visits UK as Kurdish-Iraqi tensions escalate. newarab.com 
(2025-01-13). Morocco dethrones Egypt, becomes top tourist spot in Africa. newarab.com 
(2025-01-13). SNC says al-Sharaa meet 'positive', Riyadh urges sanctions lift. newarab.com 
The The Turkey-based SNC, which met with al-Sharaa in
(2025-01-13). Thousands flee southern Sudan town amid escalating clashes: UN. newarab.com 
Thousands have fled a town in southern Sudan since clashes erupted last week between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitaries, the United Nations' migration agency said Sunday. | The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in mid-April 2023, has pitted the forces of army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy "Between 1,000 and 3,000 households were displaced from Um Rawaba town" in North Kordofan state in the country's so…
(2025-01-13). Humiliation for Brexit bankroller Arron Banks after he is denied entry to US for his own Donald Trump inauguration party. leftfootforward.org "LOL. Arron Banks has been banned from the US. I guess they took back control."
(2025-01-13). US media refuses to connect LA fires to climate chaos—or the billionaires responsible for it. therealnews.com 
In his 2009 paper Worst-Case Scenarios, Harvard professor Cass Sunstein coined the term the "Goldstein Effect" to describe a government's "ability to intensify public concern, by giving a definite face to the adversary, specifying a human source of the underlying threat." His basic argument was that in the instance of the "War on Terror," the …
(2025-01-13). Daily Mail runs with questionable headline claiming Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year. leftfootforward.org The Mail appears to have conveniently ignored that 56% of survey respondents think Starmer will remain as PM for more than a year…
(2025-01-13). Class of 2024 achieves historic pass rate. sanews.gov.za Class of 2024 achieves historic pass rate | The Matric Class of 2024 has achieved an overall pass rate of 87.3%, making it the highest matric pass rate in the history of South Africa. | "I am proud to announce that in 2024, 615 429 learners passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) — more than any other time in our history. South Africa's national pass rate for the 2024 National Senior Certificate has therefore increased from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3%," Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube said on Monday. | Addressing the announcement of the 2024 NSC results in Johannesburg, Gwarube said this was the…
(2025-01-12). Israel decimated Gaza's entire education system: Malala Yousafzai. presstv.ir Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai said that she would continue to call out Israel's violations of international law and human rights in Gaza.
(2025-01-12). Why Jimmy Carter's opposition to Israeli apartheid failed to secure peace. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! As we continue our discussion of President Jimmy Carter's legacy, we look at his policies in the Middle East and North Africa, in particular, Israel and Palestine. On Thursday during the state funeral in Washington, President Carter's former adviser Stuart Eizenstat praised Carter's work on facilitating the…
(2025-01-12). Israel police crack down on protesters amid Gaza peace talks. newarab.com 
Israeli police cracked down on The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that large police forces dispersed the protesters on Begin Street in front of the Ministry of Defence headquarters…
(2025-01-12). Malala Yousafza: Israel has 'decimated' Gaza's education system. newarab.com 
Nobel Peace laureate The education advocate was speaking at a "In Gaza, Israel…
(2025-01-12). Video: Peace in the Middle East or Nuclear War? Michel Chossudovsky, Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca This Video with subtitles in 8 languages, English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Turkish and Russian focusses on the dangers of nuclear war and the need to establish a Worldwide Peace movement. The unspoken truth regarding the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. The Truth is a powerful "weapon".
(2025-01-12). Venezuela has entered a new stage of peace, says Nicolás Maduro. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolás Maduro said today that Venezuela has entered a new stage of peace, democracy and in full exercise of our national sovereignty, with a people that is advancing.
(2025-01-12). Transcript of News X panel discussion of Maduro inauguration. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX: 0: 00Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has sworn in for a controversial third term, sparking global backlash. The US has announced an increased 25-million-dollar reward for his arrest on narcotics and corruption charges. Similar bounties target close allies, including interior minister Diostado Cabello and defense minister Vladimir Ppadrino. The UK, EU …
(2025-01-12). Iran Congratulates Maduro on Inauguration. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei congratulated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on taking the oath of office.
(2025-01-12). Pro-Ukrainian Mercenaries Plotting Against Maduro in Venezuela. globalresearch.ca Mercenaries from Ukraine are starting to cause trouble in other parts of the world, also serving NATO interests outside Europe. Recently, Ukrainian military veterans were captured in Venezuela while plotting to carry out destabilizing actions against the local government. This …
(2025-01-12). Iran wishes Maduro success, slams 'malign' US meddling in Venezuela. presstv.ir Iran congratulates Nicolas Maduro on his inauguration as Venezuela's president for a third term, expressing hope for the expansion of bilateral relations..
(2025-01-12). An Absence of Humanity in Gaza. globalresearch.ca At the risk of writing a numbed monotone in response to fifteen months of reported Israeli war crimes in Gaza l note here some of the lesser known efforts to resist the genocide in Gaza. | No legal system has countered …
(2025-01-12). The culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert offers strategies for identifying, neutralizing a common barrier to success LONDON — There is a common culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions and other unrealized goals, and it can influence your thoughts and actions without your awareness, says Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., a general practitioner and resiliency expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. If you are having difficulty achieving goals to exercise more, eat nutritious meals and take other steps…
(2025-01-12). ICC Intensifies Campaign to Notify Kony About Impending Confirmation Charges Hearing. plusnews.ug 
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has scaled up its campaign strategies to notify the fugitive Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebel leader Joseph Kony about the upcoming confirmation of charges hearing in his absence. The confirmation of charges hearing against Kony who faces up to 36 counts of crimes comprising war crimes and crimes against humanity …
(2025-01-12). The Palestine Advocacy Group Making Israeli Soldiers Scared to Travel Abroad. thealtworld.com Haroon Raza, co-founder of the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), joins the show to discuss Brazil's historic arrest warrant for a vacationing Israeli soldier accused of Gaza war crimes, following a complaint issued by the HRF. | Raza explains how HRF's global campaign to hold individual IDF soldiers and their accomplices accountable for the Gaza genocide has Israel panicking.
(2025-01-12). UK officially warns Chabad Lubavitch Centres over fundraising for Israeli terrorist. indybay.org The Chabad Lubavitch Centres North East London and Essex has faced 180 complaints over their fundraising efforts for an Israeli terrorist participating in genocide in northern "Israel".
(2025-01-12). Judgement Day For The Merchants Of Death. popularresistance.org On January 15, 2025, five days before the inauguration of a U.S. president who threatens to rain down hell on the Palestinian people, and more war to the world, the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal will release its final report on how Lockheed Martin, Boeing, RTX/Raytheon and drone-maker General Atomics have delivered hell to millions across the globe since 9/11. | The Tribunal's 35 evidentiary episodes explain how these four defendant corporations have been essential enablers of the U.S. colonial campaign of murder, extortion, and thievery since 9/11, epitomized in the horrific crescendo of violence that i…
(2025-01-12). Colombia University professor forced to resign over support for pro-Palestinian activism. presstv.ir Colombia University professor is forced to resign for backing pro-Palestinian activism at the seat of learning.
(2025-01-12). Netanyahu orders top officials to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a delegation of senior officials to Qatar for negotiations on a hostage release and Netanyahu –
(2025-01-12). Thousands of tons of unexploded ordnance remain in Gaza. newarab.com 
There are reportedly thousands of Unnamed senior officers told Israel's Channel 12 that the Israeli army launched an investigation to determine whether unexploded devices were used to make a bomb that killed three Three soldiers were killed, and three others were injured after an im…
(2025-01-12). Gaza's Nasser Hospital on verge of closure as Israel blocks fuel. newarab.com 
A UK charity warned on Friday that Israel's Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
(2025-01-12). Iran again closes schools, offices to conserve power amid crisis. newarab.com Despite Iran's huge oil and gas reserves, the country hit by years of
(2025-01-12). U.S. House passes bill to sanction ICC, Poland announces protection for Netanyahu. ummid.com In another move confirming the complicity of the U.S. and its allies in the Israeli war crimes, the U.S. Congress passed a Bill seeking sanctions against the International Criminal Court while Poland says there is no bar for Netanyahu from visiting the country despite ICC warrant.
(2025-01-12). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-12). 'Everyone ignored Abera Mengistu for years. Now they're ignoring October 7 hostages'. haaretz.com Abera Mengitsu, held in Gaza for over a decade, is supposed to return in the first stage of the hostage deal. His relative Gil Elias' hope has been tempered by the many squandered opportunities to bring him back. 'He was the canary in the coal mine, warning that hostages would be abandoned'…
(2025-01-12). Gaza has become Israel's 'forever war' and only Trump can end it. haaretz.com Israel's war in Gaza may be different to the U.S. war in Afghanistan, but the similarities are important. Both became bloody stalemates without a clear political horizon — but U.S. President-elect Donald Trump can help Israel end it and achieve its original goals…
(2025-01-12). Israeli Judge removes Haaretz journalist from courtroom over false recording claim. haaretz.com During the trial of a woman accused of assaulting Israeli Minister Idit Silman, a judge ordered court security to search Josh Breiner's phone following a complaint from Silman's assistant. Breiner refused, citing the court's lack of authority to conduct search without warrant…
(2025-01-12). Prompted by Trump's threats, a hostage deal and an end to the Gaza war are inching closer. haaretz.com Trump's warnings seem to be exerting pressure on Hamas and Israel alike. An American effort to force the sides to implement both phases of the proposed deal is expected, in an attempt to secure a long-term end to the fighting…
(2025-01-12). Gaza ceasefire talks at 'decisive' point with deal 'nearly done'. newarab.com 
Negotiations for An Israeli delegation is due to arrive in the Qatari capital Doha on Sunday, headed by A leadership source in Hamas exclusively told The New Arab's Arabic-language sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed on Saturday that nearly all the details of the "final concept" of a Gaza ceasefire…
(2025-01-12). Israel army says it likely killed two kibbutz residents on 7 Oct. newarab.com 
(2025-01-12). Israel strikes Gaza City, Jabalia as ceasefire talks 'close'. newarab.com 
Several Palestinians were killed on Sunday morning by Sources told Wafa that Israeli strikes bombed the Al-Mukhabarat area northwest of Gaza City, killing two civilians. | At the same time, many were killed, and others were injured after a drone strike targeted a group of people in Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip. | This comes while
(2025-01-12). Gaza talks continue in Qatar as Israel sends Mossad chief. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Israeli Prime Minister It was not immediately clear when David…
(2025-01-12). Air Defense Protection Shifted onto 2 Iranian Nuclear Sites in War Game. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian air defense units participating in a large-scale military drill have focused their exercises on shielding two nuclear facilities in the northern provinces of Markazi and Qom.
(2025-01-12). Iran military expands drills to Fordow, Khondab nuclear sites. newarab.com 
(2025-01-12). Hamas accuses PA of targeting West Bank fighters. newarab.com 
(2025-01-12). Iranian Forces Thwart Terrorist Entry, Seize Explosives in Sardasht. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian border guards foiled a terrorist attempt to enter the country near Sardasht, in Iran's northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, and seized a large quantity of explosives, according to a senior official.
(2025-01-12). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,053. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,053rd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-12). We Still Have Our Eyes Wide Shut to Modern Slavery. counterpunch.org From Weinstein to Epstein to Diddy to R. Kelly, the under-your-nose reality of human sex-trafficking—a.k.a., modern slavery—continues to make headlines. But one moviemaker presaged today's press 25 years ago. Today, documentarian Tony Zierra (Filmworker (2017)) gives us a fresh perspective on an overlooked work of art. Time Changes Everything In 1999, Warner Bros released director […] | To read this article, log in
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(2025-01-12). Holocaust Memorial Day trust slammed over Gaza omission. newarab.com 
Jewish Holocaust survivors have fiercely criticised the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) over its decision to exclude any reference to Gaza from its official invitation to the 2025 The row began when HMDT issued an official invitation for the event on January 27, which marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. | The invitation initially included a reference to "the devastating violence against Palestinian civilians in Gaza". | But the inclusion of t…
(2025-01-12). Outrage as US actress Jamie Lee Curtis likens LA fires to Gaza. newarab.com 
Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis is facing backlash for remarks she made on Thursday, comparing the Curtis made the controversial statement during a Q&A for her latest film, The Last Showgirl, alongside co-star Pamela Anderson. | "The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where…
(2025-01-12). Gaza hospitals record 4,500 amputations since start of war. newarab.com 
(2025-01-12). Glenn Greenwald: Tulsi's Flip On Warrantless Surveillance. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-12). The Trump Administration's Agenda and the Likely Economic and Financial Consequences. globalresearch.ca The political pendulum seems to swing from one extreme chaos to another, from Biden's interventionist, war-mongering government to an isolationist, imperialist and protectionist government under Donald Trump…
(2025-01-12). MAGA mania — will Britain follow Trump's immigration rift? leftfootforward.org Unless Britain truly distances itself from the racially charged nationalism emerging from MAGA mania across the Atlantic, the true victims will be immigrants, who will face an increasingly normalised wave of vilification.
(2025-01-12). Sanctions against Russia create problems for Europe, warns Hungary. plenglish.com Budapest, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó today denounced the damage that the most recent package of sanctions against Russia, announced by the United States, will cause to Central Europe, local television reported.
(2025-01-12). New U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports: a crippling attack on the Kremlin's war economy? gilbertdoctorow.com New U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports: a crippling attack on the Kremlin's war economy? In its closing weeks before the Trump inauguration, the Biden administration is doing its very best to present its successor with a poisoned chalice, meaning to push relations with Russia to the point where it is politically impossible to pursue …
(2025-01-12). Jeremy Sachs on WAR LIES and Western Barbarism. marktanliano.net
(2025-01-12). Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of the country. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of the country | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued weather alerts for severe thunderstorms that are likely to affect parts of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. | | The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for the three provinces that is valid from 9 am until 11 pm on Sunday. | | The warning could lead to the flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas. It could also lead to traffic disruptions and damage to property and infrastructure. | | "Tropical moisture is drawn in north of the country which will subsequently aid in the development…
(2025-01-12). NEU to ballot teachers on government's 2.8% pay rise proposal. leftfootforward.org The National Education Union (NEU) has announced that teachers will be balloted on the government's proposed 2.8 percent unfunded pay increase in 2025/26. | The proposed increase was made to the School Teachers Review Body (STRB). | The indicative ballot will be open to NEU members in England from 1 March to 11 April. | The union has expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed pay rise. It follows a 5.5 percent pay increase for teachers in the 2024/25 academic year. However, the NEU warns that teachers' pay in real-terms is still 20% lower than in 2010. | Teacher retention is a growing concern, with nearly 40…
(2025-01-12). Anti-poverty charities urge government to do more to address rising child poverty. leftfootforward.org 4.3 million children live in poverty in the UK, Labour has promised to reduce child poverty and has introduced a new taskforce responsible for 'developing an ambitious strategy to reduce child poverty.' | But anti-poverty and children's charities are urging for more to be done. | The Resolution Foundation is calling on the government to provide greater support to fulfil its promise of reducing child poverty. The charity p…
(2025-01-12). Well wishes for Matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for Matric Class of 2024 | The Western Cape Education Department has wished matrics well ahead of the Class of 2024 matric results announcement. | Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule will announce the results for the Matric Class of 2024 on Monday. | With the wait almost over for the matric Class of 2024, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has reminded learners that there are other options available for candidates that do not achieve their desired results. | "While our matrics await their individual results, we urge them to remember that there are…
(2025-01-12). Minnesota Partnership awards four collaborative research grants for 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics (MNP) has announced its four research awardees for 2024. MNP is funded by the State of Minnesota and provides support for innovative research conducted by teams from the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Mayo Clinic. Totaling $3 million, this year's awards support innovative projects on cognitive aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer and pulmonary hypertension. They are: An essential role for complement signaling in microglia on…
(2025-01-12). Grooming gang rhetoric may lead to attacks on Muslims: minister. newarab.com 
Inflammatory language around grooming gangs who abuse children in the UK could In 2011, media and police investigations revealed that girls had been abused and raped after being "groomed" by men who were…
(2025-01-12). Settler violence continues as billboards threaten Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2025-01-12). Sudan army enters key paramilitary-held Al-Jazira state capital. newarab.com 
(2025-01-12). UK should consider letting IS members return: government lawyer. newarab.com 
The UK government should consider letting British members of the Speaking to BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight, Jonathan Hall KC said the government needs to look at the bigger picture when it comes to repatriating people and national security.
(2025-01-12). Malala Yousafzai attends Muslim girls' education conference. newarab.com 
(2025-01-12). 2024 warmest year on record: NASA scientists. ummid.com The scientists at the American space agency, NASA, based on an analysis confirmed that Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record.
(2025-01-12). Leaders endorse strategy for Africa's agri-food systems. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Head of State and government from Africa have endorsed a new strategy aimed at improving the agri-food systems in the continent. The UN Food and Agricultural Organization hold that Africa holds the key to moving towards a world free from hunger and poverty. It states that It is in …
(2025-01-12). Tooro summons Pastor Ogola for undermining Royal Clan head. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tooro Kingdom has summoned pastor Ogola Churchill of Zoe Celebrations Ministries, Fort Portal, accusing him of humiliating and disrespect towards the head of Babiito Royal Clan. According to a letter dated 10th January and signed off by the Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister, Stephen Kiyingi, the Kingdom noted that at the …
(2025-01-12). Ethiopia, Somalia Agree to Restore and enhance their bilateral relations. plusnews.ug 
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia have exchanged views on a range of bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest and held constructive discussions on strengthening the fraternal relationship between the peoples of the two countries. In a significant step toward bolstering regional cooperation, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warmly …
(2025-01-12). Somali FM in Egypt, President in Ethiopia Amid Tensions. plusnews.ug Ethiopia is reportedly lobbying for the replacement of Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Fiqi, sources have revealed. However, the move is facing resistance from Egypt, complicating Villa Somalia's plans. The developments come as Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visits Ethiopia, where he received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. During their meeting, the two …
(2025-01-12). The Why War Books Never Answer the Question. davidswanson.org The growing genre of war abolition books out-number, out-think, and — for anyone who reads them — probably out-persuade the bizarre recent genre of war-is-good-for-you books, which I take to include Christopher Coker's Why War, Margaret MacMillan's War: How Conflict Shaped Us, Ian Morris's War: What Is It Good For?, and Neil deGrasse Tyson's Accessory …