(2025-01-04). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-04). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-04). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-04). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-04). Algeria and Russia seek to mend ties after 'Wagner attacks'. newarab.com 
Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of Russia's State Duma, is scheduled to visit Algiers in the coming weeks, marking his second trip to the North African nation in six months, reported local media. | The visit comes after Wagner Group airstrikes near Algeria's southern border with Mali…
(2025-01-04). üüßYEAR2025: Tom Standage's ten trends to watch in 2025. independent.co.ug 
A letter from the editor of The World Ahead TOM STANDAGE | THE ECONOMIST | IT SEEMS APPROPRIATE that 2025 has been designated the year of quantum science and technology by the United Nations. Because like Schrà∂dinger's cat, which (in a quantum thought-experiment) was both alive and dead at the same time inside a closed box, …
(2025-01-04). Uganda says construction of regional crude oil pipeline on course. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The construction of a 1,443-km crude oil pipeline between Uganda and neighboring Tanzania is on schedule, Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa said on Thursday. The civil works of the 3.55-billion-U.S.-dollar East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) between the oil wells in Albertine Graben in western Uganda …
(2025-01-04). Algerian social media influencer detained in France. newarab.com 
(2025-01-04). 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…
(2025-01-04). Corrupt Judges in pocket of US Telecom crush Net Neutrality. indybay.org Corrupt Judges In Pocket Of US Telecom:…
(2025-01-04). Iran's top medical association urges 'safe' release of Gaza hospital's director. presstv.ir The Academy of Medical Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran calls for safe release of Director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya.
(2025-01-04). Top cancer research stories of 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers spent 2024 mining patient data, leveraging artificial intelligence and conducting clinical trials to reveal insights that improve patient care. By Mayo Clinic staff Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center physicians and scientists are researching the causes of cancer and its recurrence, innovating new methods to detect cancer as early as possible, and developing new and more effective treatments. Here are some of their top success stories from the past year: …
(2025-01-04). Peace activists pledge to intensify the fight for Palestine in 2025. leftfootforward.org As the humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, peace activists have promised to escalate their efforts for Palestinians in 2025. | On January 2, Israeli forces carried out more than 30 strikes, including in the so-called humanitarian zone of al-Mawasi and northern Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp, Gaza's government media office said. | Al-Mawasi is home to hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians seeking shelter in tents during the cold, wet winter. The Israeli military claimed it had warned people to evacuate before the attack. But the UN has warned there are no "safe enclaves" in Gaza anymore and that frequen…
(2025-01-04). Hamas publishes video of Israeli hostage IDF spotter Liri Elbag. haaretz.com GAZA: Medics report 42 killed in Israeli attacks since Thursday night; IDF reportedly evacuates the northern Indonesian Hospital, Bureij neighborhood ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old Palestinian killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ ISRAEL: Rocket sirens sound in Gaza border communities; IDF: False alarm ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF sets to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion, Al-Akhbar reports…
(2025-01-04). Hamas publishes video of Israeli hostage IDF spotter Liri Elbag. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Rocket launched from northern Gaza landed in southern Israel, IDF reports ‚ñ GAZA: Nine security personnel overseeing humanitarian aid convoys killed in Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF set to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion by 30 days, Al-Akhbar reports…
(2025-01-04). Report: U.S. plans to supply Israel with $8 Billion in Arms. haaretz.com GAZA: Medics report 42 killed in Israeli attacks since Thursday night; IDF reportedly evacuates the northern Indonesian Hospital, Bureij neighborhood ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old Palestinian killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ ISRAEL: Rocket sirens sound in Gaza border communities; IDF: False alarm…
(2025-01-04). Grassroots Disaster Relief In Asheville. popularresistance.org "We were pretty aware that the storm was going to be significant, but we had no idea it would be as significant as it was," says Libertie Valance, a co-owner of Firestorm Books, the worker-owned bookstore in Asheville, NC that transformed overnight into a mutual aid hub following Hurricane Helene. | After causing fatalities and catastrophic damage across the Southeast, Helene reached the Western North Carolina mountain city of Asheville in the early hours of Friday Sept. 27. Floodwaters cut off access to the city via Interstate 26, severely damaged the local water system, and left residents isolated without power…
(2025-01-04). Iranian plane searched at Beirut airport over 'suspicious' items. newarab.com 
An Iranian commercial plane underwent rigorous security checks at Authorities at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport had told the Mahan Air flight that it would need to undergo inspection or it wouldn't be allowed to land, amid suspicions that it was carrying financial aid to…
(2025-01-04). Medical victims: Indian visa curbs amid Bangladesh tensions hurt patients. aljazeera.com India has scaled back visa operations in Bangladesh, hitting thousands of patients who rely on its hospitals for care.
(2025-01-04). Pokémon party at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brings joy, lasting memories. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "If you excuse me — I can show you my deck," Arthur says, darting upstairs. Moments later, he returns with a stack of Pokémon cards 5 inches high. "This is Code Breaker," he explains. "It puts two of any card on top of your deck. It's handy." As he shuffles through the stack, explaining each card, it's clear that he's become something of an expert. At just 5 years old, Arthur has been battling neuroblastoma…
(2025-01-04). How the wealthy engineered white supremacy: The Wilmington Massacre of 1898. mronline.org 
The Wilmington, North Carolina, massacre of 1898, also called a coup, was not a spontaneous eruption of white supremacist violence, but instead came from the top leadership of the Democratic Party and was backed by the rich.
(2025-01-04). Ruido en el sistema. radiohc.cu Sin todavía gozar de las "mieles del poder", la élite republicana ha entrado en una polémica con ribetes clasistas y racistas. Por un lado, los multimillonarios que apoyan al presidente electo, Donald Trump, como Elon Musk, David Sacks o Vivek Ramaswany, quieren que los inmigrantes altamente cualificados en áreas de interés para el sector tecnológico, puedan seguir teniendo el sistema de visados H-1B, que permite en la actualidad a algo más de 65.000 extranjeros, recibir un contrato de trabajo en una empresa que pueda justificar que no ha encontrado estadounidenses con ese nivel de capacitación.
(2025-01-04). Espacio literario en Cuba ´reedita ª Caravana de la Libertad en texto. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 ene (RHC) El libro "La Caravana de la Libertad", de los reconocidos periodistas cubanos Luis Báez y Pedro de la Hoz, será presentado este sábado en el habitual espacio Sábado del Libro, en esta capital.
(2025-01-04). Katie Halper and Robert Scheer on the Legacy of Jimmy Carter. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-04). Australia: Coronial inquest whitewashes death in custody of 41-year-old mentally ill man. wsws.org The coroner found Simon Cartwright's death from a peptic ulcer in Silverwater jail was "preventable" and a result of "unacceptable care."
(2025-01-04). As states line up to battle Trump over climate, Pennsylvania could be on the sidelines. grist.org 
As President-elect Donald Trump takes direct aim at federal climate policy, states and
(2025-01-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-01-04). What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician offers tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the U.S. When you get sick, it's helpful to understand how to manage your symptoms effectively, especially if you're at higher risk for complications. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, offers tips for managing common viral illnesses and when to seek medical care. Recognizing symptoms Flu symptoms include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever, body aches…
(2025-01-04). 10 pioneering studies from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine in 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2024, collaborative efforts with Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine led to significant advances in understanding the biology that shapes health and disease. From new treatments for rare diseases to artificial intelligence-powered tools that help personalize care, these 10 studies exemplify this year's transformative progress. 1. Innovative tool measures health of a person's gut microbiome Mayo Clinic researchers, led by Jaeyun Sung, Ph.D., developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex…
(2025-01-04). 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…
(2025-01-04). Mayo flags at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At the direction of an executive order issued by President Joe Biden, Mayo Clinic has lowered its flags at all locations to half-staff until sunset on Jan. 30, 2025, in honor and remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter. Mayo Clinic remembers the life of former President Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at age 100. Mayo Clinic teams were privileged to connect with the American statesman during his lifetime. "We are saddened by the loss…
(2025-01-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing 'holiday heart'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called "holiday heart" that can have significant consequences. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how "holiday heart" can put too much stress on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2025-01-04). Self immolation attempts by two youths as Pithampur protest gains momentum. ummid.com Following the transfer of abandoned Union Carbide pesticide factory's hazardous waste from Bhopal for incineration to Pithampur the whole city is on the boil.
(2025-01-04). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-04). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-04). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-04). Gaza photojournalist killed in Israeli airstrike. newarab.com 
A The Gaza Government media office said that photojournalist Omar Salah Al-Derawi was killed after an airstrike targeted his home in the Al-Zawaida area in central Gaza, also killing his parents.
(2025-01-04). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-04). Addressing the root cause of rare diseases ⚪ the promise of antisense oligonucleotides. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The central dogma of molecular biology — cited in countless science textbooks — states that DNA is transcribed into RNA, and RNA is translated into proteins. This basic idea is key to understanding how genes are expressed and how to overcome genetic defects that cause disease. For much of history, researchers have treated diseases by targeting the proteins involved, such as giving insulin for diabetes or statins for heart disease. Over the last couple of…
(2025-01-04). 12 dead, 30 injured as vehicle rams into crowd in New Orleans, U.S. ummid.com At least 12 people have been killed and about 30 others are injured as a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in central New Orleans City of the United States Wednesday morning, according to local media reports.
(2025-01-04). CBSE schools in Kishanganj asked to teach Urdu. ummid.com The District Education Department in Kishanganj, Bihar has made teaching of Urdu compulsory in the private schools affiliated with the Central Board of Education (CBSE).
(2025-01-04). M23 dislodges FARDC from two positions in Masisi territory. independent.co.ug 
North Kivu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) has dislodged the Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (patriots) from two positions as fighting rages on Friday in Masisi territory, North Kivu province. Heavy fighting resumed on Thursday in the territory after some …
(2025-01-04). Syria's new leader is building a state from scratch, unfortunately for him there's no handbook. haaretz.com Mohammed al-Golani, in an attempt to learn from the mistakes of the 'Arab Spring', focuses on creating a unified Syria, open to foreign investment. Democratic processes and the enshrining of human rights take a back seat…
(2025-01-04). The legacy of the Capitol Hill riots. leftfootforward.org The embracing of Trumpism, and the man who incited a dangerous and deadly insurrection as he refused to accept the result of a democratic vote, akin to a three-year-old refusing to accept his bedtime, risks pushing Britain further down a dark and dangerous path, eroding the very values that have long defined the nation.
(2025-01-04). Mpuuga wants Museveni's directive on police bond subjected to referendum. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mathias Mpuuga has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to subject Ugandans to a referendum on whether suspects should be denied police bond and bail. In his message to the nation on the New Year, President Museveni reiterated his call on the Judiciary to reconsider giving …
(2025-01-04). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-04). Israeli delegation to resume ceasefire talks in Doha: PM office. newarab.com 
Indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States have taken place in Doha in recent weeks, rekindling hope for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement that has
(2025-01-04). Lebanon to hand over Egyptian activist to UAE 'within days'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-04). Salah targets Premier League glory in 'last year' at Liverpool. newarab.com 
The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot's team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. | The Egypt forward has scored 17 goals and provided 13 assists in 18 Premier League games this season ahead of the vis…
(2025-01-04). Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes make history in Ethiopia region. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in the Afar region of northern Ethiopia are monitoring a volcanic eruption on Dofan Mountain following an earthquake of magnitude 5,8 on the Richter scale the previous day.
(2025-01-04). Law Council calls for special meeting over Karua's 2nd bid for practicing certificate. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Council has called for a special meeting on Monday to consider an application for a temporary practising certificate from Kenyan Advocate Martha Karua, Senior Counsel. This comes after Karua resubmitted her application on December 23, accompanied by a communication from the Uganda Law Society expressing grave concerns …
(2025-01-04). Unicef llama a proteger la infancia de los horrores de la guerra. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 4 ene (RHC) La Unicef hizo un llamamiento a la comunidad internacional para proteger la infancia de los horrores de la guerra y acabar con la "nueva normalidad" mortífera de ataques contra niños y niñas, imperante hoy.
(2025-01-04). Unicef llama a proteger la infancia de los horrores de la guerra. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 4 ene (RHC) La Unicef hizo un llamamiento a la comunidad internacional para proteger la infancia de los horrores de la guerra y acabar con la "nueva normalidad" mortífera de ataques contra niños y niñas, imperante hoy.
(2025-01-04). Adieu, Hate Filled 2024. ummid.com An impartial review of the year 2024, makes it clear that Hate has become an essential component of the ruling party's campaign to vilify and malign the religious minorities in the country.
(2025-01-04). What's Happening In Niger? popularresistance.org "Homeland or death, we will win." This sign stands in the Place de la Patrie, one of the cradles of the popular struggle against France in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Today, it serves as a meeting point where people gather, chat, and watch the movement on Boulevard Zarmaganda, home to the headquarters of the first popular committee supporting the Nigerien army. | "It used to be called Place de la Francophonie. Today, it's Place de la Patrie because this is the birthplace of the patriotic struggle for complete national sovereignty. A week after the coup d'état, we moved here.
(2025-01-04). World War III in 2025? The Relentless Western push for Nuclear Armageddon. globalresearch.ca "I don't harbour the least doubt that an attack by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran would inevitably evolve towards a global nuclear conflict. | The World's peoples have an obligation to demand of their …
(2025-01-04). China Donates 70 Tons of Equipment to Cuba To Restore Its Electric System. orinocotribune.com The People's Republic of China has donated almost 70 tons of power generator parts and accessories to The materials arrived in the country on Sunday (29) and were received by China's ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, and Cuba's deputy ministers of Foreign Trade and Investment, Déborah Rivas, and Energy and Mining, Tatiana Amarán…
(2025-01-04). Israel 'could stay in south Lebanon after ceasefire deadline'. newarab.com 
Israel is expected to inform the US that Tel Aviv is likely to use the pretext that "the Lebanese army is not meeting the terms of the agreement, while "Under the ceasefire agreement, th…
(2025-01-04). Palestinian Civil Defense condemned Israeli campaign against Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) The Civil Defense Service in the Gaza Strip today denounced the increase in Israeli attacks against the north of the territory, expelling its inhabitants to the south.
(2025-01-04). Rival camps protest in South Korea as authorities press for Yoon's arrest. aljazeera.com Prosecutors ask acting president to order security forces to comply with arrest warrant for impeached leader Yoon.
(2025-01-04). Impeached South Korean president blocks arrest. wsws.org The danger of another declaration of martial law or military coup remains in South Korea as Yoon makes clear he intends to cling to power, emboldened by the rolling back of protests by the opposition party.
(2025-01-04). Over 1,500 to participate in 3rd edition of Discovery Uganda race. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd edition of the annual Discovery Uganda championships will take place on January 17th and 18th in Kapchorwa. According to Peter Chelangat, the Manager of Rosa Associatie Management Uganda, who also doubles as Kiplimo's national coach, this year's event focuses on the Talent identification of young stars in …
(2025-01-04). Ban on cattle grazing in Kalangala stirs controversy. independent.co.ug 
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest restrictions on grazing livestock in oil palm plantations have stirred a sharp controversy in Kalangala district between the security committee and pastoralists. They are accusing the district security committee of frustrating their alternative sources of livelihood by enforcing a total ban on animal grazing in the area. …
(2025-01-04). Court quashes resolutions against Mufti Mubajje, calls for arbitration. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has quashed the resolutions made by some of the members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council -UMSC General Assembly in 2023, in which they ousted the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, from office. In his judgement on Friday, Justice Dr Douglas Singiza, without making any …
(2025-01-04). Digital plates for private vehicles to be issued starting Monday. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Issuance of the digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles is set to commence on Monday. In November 2023, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) Project was launched and Digital number plates were rolled out starting with government vehicles. In November 2024, the system was rolled out for …
(2025-01-04). Greater Masaka Region swears in new Khadi. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Badru Wassajja Kiruuta has been named the new Greater Masaka Muslim Regional Kadhi. He replaces Sheikh Hamis Sulait Ssentongo, who resigned his responsibilities last month after serving for two years. Kiruuta's appointment comes barely a year after he shifted his allegiance from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council at Old Kampala, …
(2025-01-04). Precious Tumuhirwe jailed 40 years for child torture. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kira Magistrates Court has sentenced Precious Tumuhirwe to serve 40 years in prison for torturing a 4 Year Old child. The Court on Friday presided over by Shallon Niwaha sentenced 37 Year Old Tumuhirwe following her own plea of guilty to torturing the child on December 26th 2024 …
(2025-01-04). Gangs in Uganda: A ticking Time Bomb. plusnews.ug 
Uganda risks slipping into the hands of criminal gangs should the State continue to fold hands on, holding the emerging violent groups accountable for their actions. In November last year, the gangs, affiliated to well-known musicians, with unrivalled confidence, attacked Nsambya Hospital and assaulted a number of its staff with impunity before fleeing scene. They …
(2025-01-03). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-03). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-03). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-03). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-03). Mayotte and Mozambique: Contrasting responses to Cyclone Chido. workers.org 
Mayotte was devastated by Cyclone Chido which struck on Dec. 14. Mozambique, an African country also hit by Chido, suffered serious damage but not the same degree of devastation. Mayotte is a French colony. It comprises several islands in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar. All of the major . . . |
(2025-01-03). Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops. aljazeera.com Ivory Coast is the sixth in a growing list of African nations cutting military ties with former colonial power France.
(2025-01-03). 27 migrants die off Tunisia, 83 rescued, in shipwrecks. newarab.com 
Twenty-seven migrants, including women and children, died after two boats capsized off central The rescued and dead passengers, who were found off the Kerkennah Islands off central Tunisia, were aiming to reach Europe and were all from sub-Saharan African countries, said Zied Sdiri, head of civil defence in the city of Searches w…
(2025-01-03). Algeria and Russia seek to mend ties after 'Wagner attacks'. newarab.com Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of Russia's State Duma, is scheduled to visit Algiers in the coming weeks, marking his second trip to the North African nation in six months, reported local media. | The visit comes after Wagner Group airstrikes near Algeria's southern border with Mali…
(2025-01-03). Border Management Authority ready for influx of travellers returning to SA. sanews.gov.za Border Management Authority ready for influx of travellers returning to SA | Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, has assured stakeholders and the public that the Beitbridge port of entry is fully prepared for the return of holidaymakers. | Speaking at the border on Friday, Masiapato confirmed that preparations are in place to manage the influx of travellers returning to South Africa from other parts of the continent. | "As the BMA and the rest of the stakeholders that are here at the Beitbridge port of entry, we are very much ready to implement the return leg of… our plan for t…
(2025-01-03). Gauteng Health reveals outcome of investigation into death of expectant mother. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health reveals outcome of investigation into death of expectant mother | The Gauteng Department of Health says it has concluded an investigation into the death of Miriam Singh, a 32-year-old expectant mother who passed away within an hour of being admitted to the Westbury Clinic Midwifery Obstetric Unit (MOU). | Singh passed away on the morning of Sunday, 29 December 2024. | The investigation, initiated on 30 December, included an internal review and an expert analysis by leading specialists in obstetrics, gynecology, and surgery from Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. | The department has…
(2025-01-03). Limpopo police leave no stone unturned to arrest murder suspects. sanews.gov.za Limpopo police leave no stone unturned to arrest murder suspects | The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered investigating teams across all districts to mobilise all resources at their disposal to track down and apprehend the suspects involved in various murder cases. | The province has experienced about 11 murders from 31 December 2024 to date. | "These murder cases were reported in the main Capricorn district (three cases), Mopani (three cases), Waterberg (three cases) and Vhembe (two cases). The majority of these murders are believed to be emanating from do…
(2025-01-03). Police arrest 18 suspects during Vala Umgodi operations. sanews.gov.za Police arrest 18 suspects during Vala Umgodi operations | The ongoing "Vala Umgodi" operations in the Bojanala Platinum and Dr Kenneth Kaunda Districts continue to bear fruit after police arrested six male suspects on Wednesday in Hartbeespoortdam in the North West. | The suspects were arrested for illegal mining and contravening of Section 49(1)(a) of the Immigration Act, Act 13 of 2002. | "The males, between the ages of 28 and 55, are from Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi. During the operation, items such as jack hammers, shovels, generators, gold bearing material and explosives were seized. | "From Monday, 30…
(2025-01-03). Police detain suspect for murder, illegal possession of firearm. sanews.gov.za Police detain suspect for murder, illegal possession of firearm | Police have arrested two 31-year-old male suspects in connection with a shooting incident in the Overberg District between taxi associations, in which two people were killed. | Following the incident, the case was handed over to the Provincial Serious Violent Crime Taxi Violence Unit, who started an investigation into the circumstances which led to the shooting. | "They gathered information and evidence at their disposal and built a strong case in order to arrest the suspects who were responsible for the shooting. | "On Friday, 3 January 2025, an…
(2025-01-03). Tourism Department announces change to Director-General's surname. sanews.gov.za Tourism Department announces change to Director-General's surname | The Department of Tourism has announced a change to the surname of its Director-General, in compliance with Section 26 of South Africa's Births and Deaths Registration Act of 1992. | The Director-General, previously known as Nkhumeleni Victor Tharage, will now be addressed as Nkhumeleni Victor Vele. | "The Department of Tourism wishes to notify its sector and government stakeholders, members of the media, as well as the general public of the change to the Director-General's last name, in accordance with Section 26 of South Africa's Births and De…
(2025-01-03). Water and Sanitation updates on progress to deliver water to Hammanskraal residents. sanews.gov.za Water and Sanitation updates on progress to deliver water to Hammanskraal residents | The Department of Water and Sanitation, the Gauteng Provincial Government, the City of Tshwane and Magalies Water are continuing to work together to address the water situation in Hammanskraal. | The department said this in a joint statement to update the public on progress to date to deliver water to the residents of Hammanskraal. | "The progress being made is a testament to the importance of effective cooperation between various spheres of government, working together to resolve service delivery challenges," the department s…
(2025-01-03). Home Affairs extends operating hours. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs extends operating hours | The Department of Home Affairs has announced the extension of operating hours at its offices from 6-17 January 2025. | In a post on social media platform X, the department called on the nation to take advantage of the extended operating hours which only apply from Mondays to Fridays. | "Come and apply or collect your enabling documents. Offices close at 18: 00 during this period," said the department on Friday. | In December, the department announced the extension of operating hours from 10-20 December 2024. | In a statement at the time, the department said the move to exten…
(2025-01-03). Power restored to ORTIA. sanews.gov.za Power restored to ORTIA | Power has been restored to OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) following an outage on Thursday night. | | "[The] Airport's electricity supply from the municipality has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We appreciate your cooperation," the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said in a post on social media platform, X, on Friday. | | On Thursday night, ACSA reassured passengers that the airport was fully operational and operating on back-up power following a temporary power disruption affecting the Ekurhuleni Metro region in Gauteng. | | "The power failure, whi…
(2025-01-03). Public health facilities record 1 448 births on New Year's Day. sanews.gov.za Public health facilities record 1 448 births on New Year's Day | The country's public health facilities have recorded a total number of 1 448 births on the first day of the year 2025, the Department of Health announced on Thursday evening. | In a statement, the department said this is a decline compared to the 1 703 deliveries recorded last year this time. | Though the number of teen mothers has also decreased from 190 recorded last year, to just over 80 recorded this year, the department called on all sectors of society, especially families, to join hands with government and other non-governmental organisations…
(2025-01-03). A New Year 2025, a new dawn for Africa. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we step into 2025, I wish all my readers a year filled with hope, growth, and meaningful progress. Reflecting on the past year, my writings have explored the sweeping tides of globalisation over the last 600 years and their profound impact on humanity. These reflections hold a mirror to Africa's …
(2025-01-03). Museveni, Ruto are now Luo elders. independent.co.ug 
Raila's AUC candidature rekindles Pan-African spirit Kisumu, Kenya | PPU KENYA & AGENCIES | The honorary title of Luo Elder has been bestowed on Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the ongoing 4th Edition of the Piny Luo cultural festival. This, at ceremonies at Got Ramogi that were attended also by Kenyan President William Ruto and veteran …
(2025-01-03). After Shuttering Kamal Adwan, Israel Attacks Last 2 Hospitals in Northern Gaza. truthout.org The Israeli military is forcing evacuations of the last two hospitals in northern Gaza, just a week after carrying out a brutal attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital that destroyed and emptied out the facility after Israeli forces had besieged it for months. On Friday, Israeli forces attacked Al-Awda Hospital, shelling the area around the facility and directly hitting the hospital, reports find. |
(2025-01-03). Demand Canada and the Canadian Medical Association Condemn Israeli war on Gaza Healthcare. justpeaceadvocates.ca 
On December 27, the Israeli military recently attacked and emptied the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza. They also detained and abused the staff as well as kidnapping Hospital director Hossam Abu Safiyeh.
(2025-01-03). Pope Francis Should Go to Gaza! It's Time to End Israel's Destruction of Christianity in Palestine. globalresearch.ca The death of former President Jimmy Carter started me thinking about how long it's been since the United States has been led by a head of state who was also a thoroughly decent human being. | To be sure, while in …
(2025-01-03). Lebanon's caretaker PM Najib Mikati says he had a phone call with Syria's new leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa, known as Abu Mohammad Al-Joulani. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-03). Israel launches new strikes against Syrian defense facilities. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has carried out fresh airstrikes on Syria, targeting positions in the northern province of Aleppo.
(2025-01-03). "From Ground Zero": Oscar-Shortlisted Film Features Stories from Palestinian Filmmakers in Gaza. democracynow.org 
As the genocide in Gaza enters its 15th month, we look at From Ground Zero, a collection of 22 short films made in Gaza by Palestinian filmmakers surviving Israel's bombings and brutal blockade. The film has been shortlisted for this year's Academy Awards in the category for best international feature. "In spite of all what happened, we were trying to search for hope," says filmmaker Rashid Masharawi, director of From Ground Zero, now playing in U.S. theaters. Masharawi was born in Gaza and has lost many relatives during the war. He says the film is an opportunity to focus on "the no…
(2025-01-03). Netanyahu should have resigned 455 days ago, way before former Defense Minister Gallant. haaretz.com Netanyahu is sure he can manipulate Trump, who he believes couldn't care less about Gaza and will be malleable on Iran. So the fighting will continue with no postwar political framework as Israelis remain desensitized…
(2025-01-03). Jimmy Carter: Amnesty and Draft Registration. counterpunch.org Jimmy Carter may have liked the endless accolades that came his way following his death. Carter was immensely unpopular by the end of his first and only term as president from 1977 to early 1981. His foreign policy success between Israel and Egypt was overshadowed by inflation, an inability to communicate with the people, and
(2025-01-03). Yemeni Armed Forces announce carrying out two military operations against two Israeli enemy targets in the occupied Jaffa area. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-03). Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation army carried out two bombings today against civilian homes in the town of Al-Dhairah and outskirts of Al-Jebbayn. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-03). Israeli Ceasefire Violations Escalate: Overnight Strikes on Southern Lebanon, Loud Explosions Rock Along Border. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces have continued their violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, launching a series of attacks on southern areas. On Thursday evening, the Israeli enemy conducted airstrikes on the outskirts of Jbaa and Mount Al-Rihan in the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region. Simultaneously, Israeli enemy troops carried out sweeping operations throughout the night and into …
(2025-01-03). In Gaza's Jabalya, devastation seems to be the IDF's end goal, not the hostages' return. haaretz.com The Israeli army's third operation in the refugee camp has left not a single building standing. Soldiers, who six months ago carried pictures of the hostages with them, today have only one task — the elimination of Hamas…
(2025-01-03). A Reality Check On Our 'Energy Transition'. popularresistance.org The much-vaunted "energy transition" that promised a great leap forward from fossil fuels to renewables along with a cornucopia of technologies is now struggling with history and complexity. A few facts tell the story. | Despite all the talk of "decarbonization," global coal production reached a record high in 2023. The dirtiest of fuels accounts for 26 per cent of the world's total energy consumption. And despite all the promises of a green revolution, oil, gas and coal still account for 82 per cent of the global energy mix. | Meanwhile greenhouse gas emissions galloped to a new high in 2023. The concentration o…
(2025-01-03). Lebanon Denies Diplomatic Bag Inspection at Beirut Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lebanon's Foreign Ministry clarified that it adhered to the 1961 Vienna Convention and did not inspect diplomatic bags carried by an Iranian diplomat, contrary to reports from some Arab media outlets.
(2025-01-03). Iranian Plane Rigorously, Suspiciously Inspected at Beirut International Airport. english.almanar.com.lb Beirut International Airport witnessed late Thursday strict and unprecedented security measures against the Iranian airplane, Mahan, carrying Lebanese arrivals who voiced dissatisfaction and harshly criticized the move The security agencies thoroughly scanned the arrivals' luggage for several hours, which led to motorcade protests near the airport and social media outrage. Activists mentioned that the thorough …
(2025-01-03). Iranian plane searched at Beirut airport over 'suspicious' items. newarab.com An Iranian commercial plane underwent rigorous security checks at Authorities at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport had told the Mahan Air flight that it would need to undergo inspection or it wouldn't be allowed to land, amid suspicions that it was carrying financial aid to…
(2025-01-03). Iran's Ambassador Discusses Detained Nationals with Italy's Foreign Ministry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sabouri met with Italy's Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Riccardo Guariglia in Rome to address consular matters and the cases of detained nationals, including Mohammad Abedini and Cecilia Sala.
(2025-01-03). Carter was a successful peacemaker — but he did not succeed in Bosnia. aljazeera.com His 1994 handshake with Radovan Karadzic was a stain on his legacy.
(2025-01-03). Why Didn't NYT Tell Us What Ben Smith Stood to Gain From His Media Reporting? fair.org 
Announcing their hiring of Ben Smith, New York Times editors ( In a time of downsizing and consolidation, Ben Smith has had a journalistic career many would envy. He became famous as the editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News, and is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, a rising media giant that raised $19 million last year. (This "replac[ed] the money it had received from the disgraced cr…
(2025-01-03). The battle for Assange is not over: the campaign to ask for his pardon is now underway. pressenza.com Six months have passed since Julian Assange was freed from prison. Now, after his 14-year odyssey, it can be said that the worst is over. But his fight for justice is still going on. Because of his plea bargain with US authorities, Julian now carries the stigma of a convicted felon having served five years in prison. This fact is not to be underestimated: it has serious consequences for freedom of the press and freedom of speech. In fact, it sets a dangerous legal precedent, opening the way for other potential misuses, by allowing Federal investigators to prosecute — and courts to convict — under the…
(2025-01-03). China donates 70 tons of equipment to Cuba to restore its electric system. mronline.org 
Equipment such as radiators and engines were sent to the Caribbean island to promote energy transition.
(2025-01-03). Banksy's "Scar of Bethlehem": A Lament. counterpunch.org 
Today's news, Six Children Freeze to Death in Gaza as Rainfall Worsens Conditions for Displaced At least 52,030 Palestinians have been killed, according to Euro-Med, with 33% of the casualties being children and 21% women. And of 46,410 civilians killed, 190 of the casualties were journalists, and 2,313 were healthcare professionals, including 83 doctors. Out
(2025-01-03). Temporada de muchos mundiales para el voleibol de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ene (JIT).- Varios campeonatos mundiales de voleibol se celebrarán en 2025 y Cuba estará representada en cuatro de ellos, además de buscar la clasificación para el de la modalidad de playa.
(2025-01-03). Cardiff University 'spied' pro-Palestine students and staff. newarab.com 
Wales' Cardiff University, has been accused of surveilling students and staff who The student group Caerdydd Students 4 Palestine obtained around 144 pages of email correspondence between university officials and police representatives. | While some of the disclosed material appears innocuous, other exchanges raise serious concerns about the nature of the university's interactions with law enforcement. | The documents contained discussio…
(2025-01-03). Cuban ties with BRICS are highlighted despite US pressure. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is officially an associate member of BRICS despite the United States' efforts to isolate the Caribbean country, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said today on the social network X.
(2025-01-03). Ethiopians commemorate 66 years of triumph of the Cuban Revolution. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Cuban state mission, solidarity associations in Ethiopia, and the embassies of Nicaragua and Venezuela celebrated here today the 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution on the Caribbean island.
(2025-01-03). Cuba's links with Brics highlighted despite US pressure. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is officially an associate member of the Brics despite the United States' efforts to isolate the Caribbean country, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated today on the social network X.
(2025-01-03). Libertad conquistada en cada caravana de victorias (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Como aquella tarde del 2 de enero de 1959, nuevamente la Plaza de la Revolución de Bayamo, se llenó de patriotismo, al recordar el paso de la Caravana de la libertad por estas tierras del oriente cubano.
(2025-01-03). How US "Realists" Contributed … smoothiex12.blogspot.com to a catastrophe in 404. Their "realist" picture of Russia, her people, her economy, her history and her military was a caricature which differed very little from the caricature by neocons or US "establishment". They are as culpable in watering down the deterrent effect of Russia's actions since Putin's 2007 Munich speech as neocons. The virus of American exceptionalism kills, literally, including through self-proclaimed "realists" who never had realistic picture of Russia. Now, last Ukranian sperm pool of 18-year-olds is getting ready to be disposed of by Biden's regime. Russian Armed Forces will oblige. Re…
(2025-01-03). City of Syracuse Announces Deer Management to Start Week of January 6. urbancny.com Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced deer management carried out by qualified wildlife managers from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin the week of Jan. 6, …
(2025-01-03). Luigi Mangione and the morality of killing. mronline.org 
Kieran Allen delves into the establishment spectacle of condemnation surrounding Luigi Mangione, who has gained folk hero status after allegedly assassinating Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Health Care. Allen explores the morally bankrupt world of private health insurance, where companies like United Health Care prioritize profit over people's lives on a daily basis, leading to thousands of preventable deaths.
(2025-01-03). U.S. credit card defaults at highest level since Great Recession. mronline.org 
Credit card defaults in the U.S. reached their highest level since the 2008 financial crash during the first nine months of 2024, according to figures compiled by BankRegData and cited in a recent Financial Times article.
(2025-01-03). Social care leaders warn timescales for reform are 'far too long'. leftfootforward.org Health and social care leaders have warned that waiting until 2028 for the new commission on adult social care reform to deliver its final report is "far too long". | The independent commission, chaired by Baroness Louise Casey — known for her high-profile reviews of the Metropolitan Police and child sexual exploitation in Rotherham — will be carried out in two phases. | The commission's first phase, set to report by mid-2026, will highlight key issues and propose medium-term improvements. | The second phase will make longer-term recommendations for adult social care reform, with a final report due i…
(2025-01-03). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-03). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-03). Saturday 1/4: All Things Bayview – Health Justice Rally. indybay.org In front of the Darling Animal Rendering Plant | 429 Amador Street, San Francisco CA (Directions: From the north, head South on Third Street and cross the Islais Creek Channel Bridge. Stop at the first intersection after that and prepare to turn left on Cargo Way (Arthur Street will be on your right) | Turn left onto Cargo Way from Third Street | Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn slightly left onto Amador St | After 1/3 mile, Darling will be on the right (south). The Cemex cement plant is on the opposite side of the street (north).
(2025-01-03). Trump conocerá su sentencia el 10 de enero, pero no irá a prisión. cubadebate.cu En un extraordinario desarrollo, un juez estableció que el próximo 10 de enero el próximo presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, conocerá el veredicto del proceso que enfrenta por hacer pagos para ocultar información desfavorable, a poco más de una semana antes de que regrese a la Casa Blanca. No obstante, el magistrado indicó que no será encarcelado.
(2025-01-03). "Una revolución no se argumenta: se hace" cubadebate.cu "Una revolución no se argumenta: se hace", diría el escritor cubano Alejo Carpentier para resumir parte de la historia que le tocó vivir. Es una idea que cada día toma forma en el esfuerzo compartido de Cuba y su gente. La periodista Azalia Arias ha recopilado en su perfil dela red social Facebook un grupo de imágenes que convierten en hechos la frase de Carpentier.
(2025-01-03). Jóvenes holguineros recuerdan paso de la Caravana de la Libertad. cubadebate.cu Una representación del pueblo holguinero evocó hoy el aniversario 66 la trayectoria de la Caravana de la Libertad encabezada por Fidel Castro Ruz junto al Ejército Rebelde y que en enero de 1959 recorrió el país desde Santiago de Cuba hasta La Habana tras el triunfo de la Revolución Cubana.
(2025-01-03). Premios BAFTA ya tiene lista de películas favoritas. cubadebate.cu La Academia Británica reveló los resultados de la primera ronda de votación en las 25 categorías de los Premios de Cine BAFTA 2024, con dos thrillers encabezando el lista de largometrajes preseleccionados. La cinta "Emilia Pérez", del francés Jacques Audiard, un thriller musical en español que Netflix eligió en Cannes, se ha situado por delante de la carrera.
(2025-01-03). U.S./Israeli Yemen Strikes Won't End Houthi Resistance. Ending Gaza Genocide Will: Shireen Al-Adeimi. democracynow.org 
The Pentagon announced this week it launched a wave of airstrikes on Sana'a and other parts of Yemen on Tuesday. U.S. Central Command said it targeted command and weapons production facilities of Ansarallah, the militant group also known as the Houthis that rules most of Yemen. The attacks came just after Israel bombed the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah and the main airport in Sana'a, killing at least six people. A Houthi spokesperson said Wednesday the movement would continue attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and against Israel aimed at ending that country's war on Gaza. "These are strikes…
(2025-01-03). Houthis Cite Gaza Genocide, Resist New Wave of US and Israeli Strikes in Yemen. truthout.org The Pentagon announced this week it launched a wave of airstrikes on Sana'a and other parts of Yemen on Tuesday. U.S. Central Command said it targeted command and weapons production facilities of Ansarallah, the militant group also known as the Houthis that rules most of Yemen. The attacks came just after Israel bombed the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah and the main airport in Sana'a… |
(2025-01-03). IDF intercepts drone from Yemen hours after Houthi missile fired at central Israel. haaretz.com Sirens were activated overnight in Jerusalem, the West Bank, central Israel and the Judean Foothills, but an IDF app showed sirens only in one city…
(2025-01-03). Israeli army denies reports it ordered evacuation of north Gaza's last hospital. haaretz.com GAZA: Medics report 42 killed in Israeli attacks since Thursday night; IDF reportedly evacuates the northern Indonesian Hospital, Al-Bureij neighborhood ‚ñ WEST BANK: Three killed in clashes between Palestinian Authority and militants ‚ñ ISRAEL: Missile from Gaza launched at a military helicopter…
(2025-01-03). Gaza missile fired at IDF helicopter triggers sirens in Kibbutz Be'eri. haaretz.com GAZA: Medics report 30 killed in Israeli attacks since Thursday night; IDF reportedly evacuates the northern Indonesian Hospital, Al-Bureij neighborhood ‚ñ WEST BANK: Three killed in clashes between Palestinian Authority and militants ‚ñ ISRAEL: A missile from Gaza was launched at a military helicopter…
(2025-01-03). IDF intercepts drone from Yemen hours after Houthi missile fired at central Israel. haaretz.com Gaza: Medics report 81 killed in Israeli attacks; IDF says it killed Hamas' internal security chief in southern Gaza humanitarian zone ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts, citing incitement and bias ‚ñ ISRAEL: Members of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee say IDF's actions in Gaza foil war's objectives; all food, water sources must be destroyed ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF says it attacked Hezbollah's rocket launchers in southern Lebanon; says Lebanese Army failed to act on its request to neutralize the threat…
(2025-01-03). Gaza photojournalist killed in Israeli airstrike. newarab.com A The Gaza Government media office said that photojournalist Omar Salah Al-Derawi was killed after an airstrike targeted his home in the Al-Zawaida area in central Gaza, also killing his parents.
(2025-01-03). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 35 since dawn as truce talks resuming. newarab.com 
At least 35 people have been reported killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn, while and stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume. | The Israeli military has intensified its assault on northern and central Gaza in recent hours. | Recent strikes include one targeting the Mishmish family home in the Nuseirat camp, resulting in the deaths of two children. Another attack on the Salman family home west of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza has claimed the lives of at least four people. | Journalist Omar Al-Deirawi and two other people were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit the Shalt family home i…
(2025-01-03). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-03). 12 dead, 30 injured as vehicle rams into crowd in New Orleans, U.S. ummid.com At least 12 people have been killed and about 30 others are injured as a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in central New Orleans City of the United States Wednesday morning, according to local media reports.
(2025-01-03). CBSE schools in Kishanganj asked to teach Urdu. ummid.com The District Education Department in Kishanganj, Bihar has made teaching of Urdu compulsory in the private schools affiliated with the Central Board of Education (CBSE).
(2025-01-03). TOURISM: Namisindwa receives sh900M for road maintenance. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa district local government has received sh900 million shillngs from the central government under the oil seed program for road maintenance. This was revealed by Jackson Wakwaika the LCV Chairperson of Namisindwa district while delivering his end of year message. According to Wakwaika, that money will be used to …
(2025-01-03). Iran in the struggle to face the reality of Assad's fall. unitedworldint.com Iran is facing a new reality and has no choice but to adapt its demands. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The sudden and unopposed fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, which has been the central topic of global political discussions over the past three weeks, has also captured attention in Iran. This event holds particular significance for the …
(2025-01-03). Iran in the struggle to face the reality of Assad's fall. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The sudden and unopposed fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, which has been the central topic of global political discussions over the past three weeks, has also captured attention in Iran. This event holds particular significance for the Iranian government and people because it directly ties to Iran's regional strategy, which has been …
(2025-01-03). "We Have to Act": Taxpayers Suing Congressmembers for Funding Genocide Speak Out. truthout.org On December 19, more than 500 federal taxpayers from 10 northern California counties filed an unprecedented class-action lawsuit against their congressional representatives. Seth Donnelly et. al. v. Mike Thompson, and Jared Huffman charges that the defendants — two Democratic congressmembers — illegally abused their tax and spend authority on April 20, 2024, when they voted for the Israel Security… |
(2025-01-03). Israel's defenders are right. It's a world leader — in democratic decline. haaretz.com For once, Israel is in tune with global trends: democracy is deteriorating in more and more countries across the globe. But thanks to wars, occupations and Netanyahu's judicial assault, Israel is rushing ahead of the pack but backwards, towards the imperialist nineteenth century…
(2025-01-03). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-03). Israeli delegation to resume ceasefire talks in Doha: PM office. newarab.com Indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States have taken place in Doha in recent weeks, rekindling hope for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement that has
(2025-01-03). Salah targets Premier League glory in 'last year' at Liverpool. newarab.com The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot's team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. | The Egypt forward has scored 17 goals and provided 13 assists in 18 Premier League games this season ahead of the vis…
(2025-01-03). Five things Friday roundup: How much do you know about the Ethiopian Anabaptist Church (Meserete Kristos Church)? anabaptistworld.org The Ethiopian Anabaptist Church — the Meserete Kristos Church (MKC) is the largest single national denomination in Mennonite World Conference. MKC will host the MWC Assembly in 2028. I will share with you five things about your host. 1. It was founded by Mennonite missionaries The Mennonite missionaries from the Lancaster Mennonite Conference came to …
(2025-01-03). Ethiopia defence minister visits Somalia, in sign of detente. newarab.com 
Ethiopia's defence minister travelled to Somalia on Thursday, a senior official in Mogadishu said, the first bilateral visit since relations nosedived a year ago over an Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs, Ali Omar, confirmed Ethiopian Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa's visit in a message to Reuters but did not say what she was there to discuss. Ethiopia's government spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. | Ethiop…
(2025-01-03). 5th Generation Warfare: Drones, Fog, False Flags & Political Destabilization. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/2/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2025-01-03). Peace with Israel Tops the Agenda for Syria's New Leaders. mintpressnews.com 
It is not just isolated voices advocating for normalization; the new Syrian government and its backers appear determined to establish ties with Israel, even as Israel continues its occupation of Syrian territory and the bombardment of what remains of its infrastructure. While apologists attempt to justify Damascus's Israel-friendly comments, the writing on the wall has long been clear. | The new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) backed Mayor of Damascus, Maher Marwan, stirred controversy last week when he
(2025-01-03). Mauritius challenges UK over Chagos Islands deal. mronline.org 
Negotiations have also been influenced by India, which supports Mauritius due to shared cultural and historical ties.
(2025-01-03). Morocco: activists on trial for critiquing slow earthquake aid. newarab.com 
(2025-01-03). Headlines for January 3, 2025. democracynow.org "How to Hide a Genocide": Al-Haq Report Shows How Israel Hides Behind "Safe Zones", Doha Ceasefire Talks Set to Resume as UNSC Takes Up Israeli Attacks on Gaza Hospitals, 3,500 Children in Gaza Could Die of Malnutrition as Hunger Grips Besieged Territory, Texas Veteran Who Killed 15 People on Bourbon Street Previously Planned to Harm Family, Driver of Cybertruck That Exploded Outside Trump Hotel ID'd as U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, Fate of House Speaker Mike Johnson Uncertain as 119th Congress Is Sworn In, Biden Awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Republican Ex-Rep. Liz Che…
(2025-01-03). Headlines for January 3, 2025. democracynow.org "How to Hide a Genocide": Al Haq Report Shows How Israel Hides Behind "Safe Zones", Doha Ceasefire Talks Set to Resume as UNSC Takes Up Israeli Attacks on Gaza Hospitals, 3,500 Children in Gaza Could Die of Malnutrition as Hunger Grips Besieged Territory, Texas Veteran Who Killed 15 People on Bourbon Street Previously Planned to Harm Family, Driver of Cybertruck That Exploded Outside Trump Hotel ID'd as U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, Fate of House Speaker Mike Johnson Uncertain as 119th Congress Is Sworn In, Biden Awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Republican Ex-Rep. Liz Che…
(2025-01-03). After Delay Following Failed First Vote, Johnson Narrowly Wins Speakership. truthout.org TRepublican Congressman Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was unsuccessful at winning enough votes in the U.S. House of Representatives to retain his position as Speaker of the House on the first day of the House's meeting for business in its new term. The failed Friday afternoon vote doesn't necessarily mean that Johnson will not eventually become speaker heading into the new term, as he and other… |
(2025-01-03). GOP Rules Package Prioritizes Targeting Trans Protections Under Title IX. truthout.org On Wednesday, Republicans unveiled their first rules package for the upcoming Congress, setting the stage for a contentious legislative session. Much of the attention has focused on measures like increasing the difficulty of ousting the Speaker of the House and prioritizing a bill to sanction the International Criminal Court over its investigation of Israel's actions in Gaza. However… |
(2025-01-03). The Panama Canal: From Teddy Roosevelt To Donald Trump. popularresistance.org Just what is motivating President-elect Donald Trump's threats to take over the Panama Canal, buy Greenland and make Canada the 51st U.S. state? Does he think he can impose a new historic era of U.S. domination, or is he simply following in the footsteps of his imperialist predecessors — Republicans and Democrats alike? | During his first term, Trump's "America First" policy was purportedly based on U.S. isolationism. Is his recent demand that the Panama Canal "be returned to us, in full, quickly and without question," an indication his second term has emboldened him to assert U.S. interests abroad more agg…
(2025-01-03). Trump Taps Longtime Corporate Lobbyist Ken Kies for Key Tax Policy Position. truthout.org President-elect Donald Trump announced late Thursday that he has chosen a longtime corporate lobbyist and Republican donor to serve as assistant secretary for tax policy at the Treasury Department as GOP lawmakers prepare to craft another massive giveaway to the rich and major companies. Ken Kies is currently managing director of the Federal Policy Group, a lobbying firm that was hired… |
(2025-01-03). Iran deploys troops to western, eastern borders: Top commander. presstv.ir A senior Iranian Army commander says the Islamic Republic has deployed several brigades of ground forces on the Western and Eastern borders of the country to maintain its security and preserve its territorial integrity.
(2025-01-03). Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos reelige a Mike Johnson como su presidente. cubadebate.cu El republicano Mike Johnson ha sido reelecto hoy como presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, tras una votación de 218 papeletas a su favor y el apoyo de la mayoría de los congresistas de su partido. Thomas Massie fue el único republicano que no votó por él. Donald Trump anunció que brinda todo su apoyo al legislador republicano.
(2025-01-03). Israeli Demolition Campaign Intensifies In Southern Lebanon. popularresistance.org Israeli troops advanced into and heavily attacked the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif on 2 January, in violation of the fragile ceasefire that Tel Aviv has been continuously breaching since it took effect in late November last year. | "The Roumieh area between Beit Lif and Yater was subjected to enemy artillery shelling," Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported on Thursday afternoon, coming as Israeli forces entered and searched homes in the area. | According to Al Manar's correspondent in the south, the Israeli army pushed into Beit Lif with several Merkava tanks, military hummers, a bulldozer, and i…
(2025-01-03). Withdrawal: The Only Option for 'Israel' in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb As the 60-day deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories approaches, reports and actions since the recent ceasefire on 27 November have raised serious doubts about the Zionist entity's intentions to comply. This possibility has become a pressing concern, fueling debates over its implications and potential consequences for Lebanon and the broader region, …
(2025-01-03). South Lebanon: Israeli occupation denies access of ambulance attempting to evacuate injured Lebanese citizen in the border town of Bint Jbeil. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-03). Israeli media report a loud explosion in the southern occupied territories. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-03). Israel says struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon on Thursday, The truce, which took effect on November 27, has been marked by mutual accusations of violations from both sides. | The Israeli military said Thursday's strike targeted medium-range rocket launchers in the Lebanon's official National News Agency reported at least thr…
(2025-01-03). $1.11 Million in Smuggled Goods Seized by Border Guards in Bushehr. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Border Commander of Bushehr Province, south of Iran, announced the seizure of six vessels and the discovery of smuggled goods worth over 89 billion Rials (approximately $1.11 million) along the province's coasts in the current month.
(2025-01-03). South Korean authorities halt bid to arrest Yoon after hours-long standoff. aljazeera.com Anticorruption office says executing warrant 'effectively impossible' after Yoon's security team blocks investigators.
(2025-01-03). South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections as Jeju Air wreckage lifted. aljazeera.com Inspections on 101 Boeing jets operated by country's airlines extended to January 10 following the deadly plane crash.
(2025-01-03). South Korean investigators abandon attempt to arrest president. aljazeera.com After a six-hour standoff, South Korean investigators have abandoned attempts to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol at home.
(2025-01-03). How Yoon Planned to Set South Korea on the Path to Military Dictatorship. counterpunch.org 
Since South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3, a steady stream of revelations has emerged from reporters and investigators, painting an increasingly disturbing picture of events. Plans drawn up by Yoon's co-conspirators included a shocking level of brutality and the promise of repression on a mass scale.
(2025-01-03). Switzerland's Burqa Ban: A Crossroads of Freedom, Identity, and Social Cohesion. counterpunch.org 
At the call of midnight on December 31 of the year 2024, Switzerland has put in the practice of a new burqa ban, and in this way the question of freedom and culture freedom along with the authority of the state comes again in the front line. It bans full-face veils, like the niqab, in
(2025-01-03). 5 must-have Mediterranean ingredients from Porta Palazzo market. newarab.com 
Nestled in the heart of As you walk through the main square and explore the nearby alleys, you can feel the rich multicultural vibes that have animated the neighbourhood since the 1960s, when historic migrations from "il Mezzogiorno", the South of Italy, set the…
(2025-01-03). Korean investigators fail to arrest impeached President Yoon. independent.co.ug 
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korean investigators with the anti-corruption investigative unit left the presidential residence after failing to arrest the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said the continued confrontation virtually made it impossible to execute the arrest warrant against Yoon, which was issued by a …
(2025-01-03). South Korean investigators fail to arrest impeached President Yoon. independent.co.ug SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korean investigators with the anti-corruption investigative unit left the presidential residence after failing to arrest the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said the continued confrontation virtually made it impossible to execute the arrest warrant against Yoon, which was issued by a …
(2025-01-03). Education Service Commission looking for 2,275 teachers for Seed Secondary Schools. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education Service Commission intends to support 91 new Seed Secondary Schools across the country, by recruiting for them 2,851 staff in the next one month. Each school will receive 31 staff and these will include two administrators (Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher), six non-teaching staff and 23 teaching staff for different …
(2025-01-03). KING OYO: Stop using Tooro Kingdom land matters for political gains. independent.co.ug 
King Oyo warns Tooro political leaders against using Tooro Kingdom land Matters for political gains Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The King of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has warned political leaders in Tooro against using land matters for their selfish political gains. According to King Oyo, some individuals in the Kingdom …
(2025-01-03). Sh1trillion target for local revenue collections. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Local Government Finance Commission (LGFC) seeks to collect up to 1 trillion shillings in local revenue collections. The commission intends to hit this target by the 2025/26 financial year. This ambitious goal was revealed by Isaac Musumba, the commission chairman, during its rebranding function. "This is not just a …
(2025-01-03). CONFIRMED: Govt to lower end-user electricity price. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity consumers in Uganda will pay an average 5.2 percent less on electricity over the next three months, following a revised tariff schedule by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). The review was made possible by the ease in the parameters that determine the cost of grid electricity, including headline …
(2025-01-03). Kyenjojo road accident leaves 10 dead. independent.co.ug 
Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ten people have been killed in a road crash in Kyenjojo District. The crash happened on Wednesday at Ngezi Trading Centre. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network, Rwenzori West police spokesperson, Vicent Twesige, the accident happened when a taxi registration number UBR 800S, travelling from Fort Portal to …
(2025-01-03). Six-year-old Irene Nabbosa Nakiyingi found dead. independent.co.ug 
Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Irene Nabbosa Nakiyingi, a six-year-old girl from Zigoti town council, Zigoti East cell, in Mityana district, who went missing has been found dead. Nabbosa who was a pupil of Sonko Joy Primary School left her parents' home on December 31, 2024, at around 7 pm. This was after she …