(2025-01-07). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-07). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Heavy rains expected in the eastern part of the country. sanews.gov.za Heavy rains expected in the eastern part of the country | As holidaymakers continue make their way home, heavy rain and thundershowers are expected to continue affecting the eastern parts of the country. | South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecaster, Tokelo Chiloane, told SAnews on Tuesday that 80% showers and thundershowers were expected across the eastern part of the country, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal, while 60% and 30% to zero rain was expected in other provinces. | "We have an Orange Level 5 weather warning for the Zululand District Municipality in KZN, which can lead to fl…
(2025-01-07). Western Cape invites youth to apply for YearBeyond Programme. sanews.gov.za Western Cape invites youth to apply for YearBeyond Programme | The Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport Department has invited unemployed youth to apply for the YearBeyond Programme to gain valuable working experience while also giving back to their communities. | YearBeyond is a youth in service partnership between government, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), donors and non-governmental organisations. | Initiated in the Western Cape, the national programme provides unemployed youth, aged 18 to 25, with meaningful work experience and a pathway to further studies or work, while at the same time en…
(2025-01-07). Deputy Ministers engage communities affected by crime. sanews.gov.za Deputy Ministers engage communities affected by crime | The Police Ministry, led by the Deputy Ministers of Police Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo, will on Tuesday lead a crime prevention imbizo in communities affected by high levels of crime. | According to police, the purpose of the community engagements is to find lasting solutions to communities affected by gun and gang violence. | The engagements will start at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis on Tuesday and proceed to Sophumelela Secondary School in Samora Machel on Wednesday. | Meanwhile, through its high-density operations, commonly known as Operation…
(2025-01-07). Eighteen die in N3 collision. sanews.gov.za Eighteen die in N3 collision | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) would like to reiterate its call to motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions. | This follows a multi-vehicle collision that claimed 18 lives on the N3 between Van Reenen and Tugela Plaza. | A truck, a minibus and light motor vehicle collided, resulting in the death of 13 adults and five children. One baby escaped with serious injuries. | The crash happened in rainy and misty conditions. | "Members of the National Traffic Police and the South African Police Service worked the whole night to clear the scene…
(2025-01-07). African Union Commission Summit on Agriculture Kicks off Thursday in Kampala. plusnews.ug 
The African Union Commission is organizing the Extraordinary Summit on…
(2025-01-07). Health Minister to assess flood-hit hospital. sanews.gov.za Health Minister to assess flood-hit hospital | Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will visit the General De La Rey Hospital in Lichtenburg on Tuesday to assess the extent of the damage to the hospital. | This follows reports of the flooding of three hospitals in the North West province. | The Minister will be accompanied by the provincial MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, and a technical team from the national head office, including engineers, to assess the damage and develop an intervention plan. | "In response to reports of the flooding of three hospitals in the North West province, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoa…
(2025-01-07). French police arrest three Algerians over social media posts. newarab.com 
A police dragnet in France has swept up three Imad Ould Brahim, a 31-year-old video blogger known as Imad Tintin, reportedly urged his followers to "burn alive, kill and rape" in France and was taken into cus…
(2025-01-07). Destruction Of Gaza's Healthcare Is A Blueprint For Future Wars. popularresistance.org "Kamal Adwan Hospital is no more," stated Dr. Mustafa Barghouti during a webinar organized by the People's Health Movement (PHM) on December 28, 2024. As he spoke, reports of the latest Israeli attacks on the hospital were still emerging. These included the near-total destruction of its laboratory, storage, surgical units, and other critical facilities, alongside the arbitrary detention of its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. | The devastating outcome was all too predictable, given Israel's systematic assaults on Gaza's healthcare system during the ongoing genocide.
(2025-01-07). Jimmy Carter's "Decency & Humanity" Came with Deadly U.S. Policies in Latin America: Greg Grandin. democracynow.org 
As the remains of Jimmy Carter arrive in Washington, D.C., as part of a weeklong state funeral, we speak with historian Greg Grandin about the former U.S. president's legacy. Carter, who served a single term from 1977 to 1981, promised to restore faith in government after the twin traumas of Watergate and the Vietnam War and to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward upholding human rights. "He came to power promising … a new kind of doctrine, that the United States was moving away from both the ideological excess and the support for dictatorships that led to wars like Vietnam or coups in Chile,"…
(2025-01-07). Understanding Liability in Multi-Car Accidents in Missouri. moguldom.com Car accidents in Missouri can have life-altering consequences, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. Law firms such as Beck & Beck Missouri Car Accident Lawyers understand the challenges that arise after such incidents and are committed to helping victims protect their rights and pursue fair compensation. In complex cases involving multiple …
(2025-01-07). Global healthcare vigils demand release of Dr Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza. wsws.org At the Wayne State School of Medicine campus in Detroit, school officials cut short a planned press conference by Doctors Against Genocide Monday afternoon in support of the vigil.
(2025-01-07). Healthcare Under Attack Sun Jan 12 11am Teaneck. fightbackbetter.com On October 17, 2023, the Israel targeted Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, killing hundreds and damaging the hospital. At the time, following global outrage, the occupation sought to blame the attack on the r3s!st@nce, and when that didn't work, they claimed it was a "misfire". After seeing the muted global response to its attack on a hospital, the z1oni$t occupation has since then embarked on an intentional annihilation and mass-murdering campaign, specifically targeting Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. | We are urging communities in the NJ/NY area to answer the calls of the steadfast healthcare workers in Gaza, lik…
(2025-01-07). Yemen Launches Missile, Drone Strikes on US Aircraft Carrier, Israeli Targets. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's Armed Forces launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on Monday, striking an American aircraft carrier and multiple Israeli military sites.
(2025-01-07). "Requiem for a Refugee Camp": Mosab Abu Toha on Destruction of Jabaliya, Abduction of Doctors & More. democracynow.org 
Israeli forces are continuing their unrelenting attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing scores of Palestinians in the first week of 2025 even as Israeli and Hamas officials resume talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a ceasefire. The official death toll in Gaza is nearing 46,000, although experts say the true figure is likely much higher. The United Nations has warned its efforts to bring humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip are at a "breaking point" after Israeli forces opened fire on a World Food Programme convoy over the weekend, and healthcare facilities across much of the territory are destro…
(2025-01-07). The Unbearably Short Life of an Anti-War Movement. counterpunch.org 
"The thing that is to be supported, and the force that is to support it should stand in geometrical proportion to each other" cardinal Richelieu, cited by Henry Kissinger "Nothing is thoroughly real, therefore everything is permitted" — Hassan I. Sabbah, Persian leader of the assassins, in Vladimir Bartol's novel Alamut. Even if it had
(2025-01-07). Jimmy Carter Was Not a Peacemaker When He Was President, Only After. covertactionmagazine.com The former Georgia governor presided over the largest peacetime increase in the military budget in U.S. history and inspired the growth of Islamic terrorism by arming the Afghan mujahadin in order to provoke a Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The media predictably sugarcoated Jimmy Carter's record following his passing on December 28, 2024. The New York …
(2025-01-07). WaPo Kills Cartoon That Mocked the Boss—and Trump. fair.org 
The cartoon that was rejected by the Washington Post, definitely not because it portrayed Post owner Jeff Bezos in an unflattering light. | When Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize—winning Washington Post cartoonist, submitted a draft sketch But after watching a parade of Big Tech CEOs jet down to Mar-a-Lago to pay homage—and millions of dollars—to Trump, a cartoon depicting these groveling billionaires must…
(2025-01-07). 'Delay, Deny, Defend' Author: Americans' Rage at Insurers Goes Beyond Health Coverage. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). AMR could kill 39 mn people by 2050. ummid.com Millions of lives are at stake due to use of Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR, also called as Superbugs, but these lives could be averted by better healthcare and invention of new antibiotics, The Guardian reported.
(2025-01-07). Nicaragua reports fewer dengue cases. plenglish.com Managua, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Nicaragua reported an 18-percent decrease in confirmed dengue cases compared to the previous week, as a result of a campaign against that disease.
(2025-01-07). Oklahoma governor threatens to withhold high school diplomas. wsws.org Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has been recently promoting his "Classrooms to Careers" initiative, which would alter high school graduation requirements to ensure students are enrolled in a college, trade school, or the military, sparking outrage among parents, teachers and students.
(2025-01-07). French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96. newarab.com 
His death was confirmed by his daughter Le Pen, who had been in a care home for several weeks, died at midday (1100 GMT) Tuesday "surrounded b…
(2025-01-07). 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.
(2025-01-07). 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.
(2025-01-07). Toxic Waste Disposal Case: MP HC Defers Hearing to Feb 18. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh High Court has deferred the hearing on a petition challenging the state govt's decision to incinerate Union Carbide's hazardous waste in Pithampur.
(2025-01-07). GATE 2025 Admit Card Released, Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) on its official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
(2025-01-07). 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…
(2025-01-07). 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.
(2025-01-07). Police Recovers 31 Stolen Vehicle Number Plates. plusnews.ug 
At least 31 motor vehicle number plates have been recovered in various parts of Kampala after the arrest of a suspected serial thief. The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) working with police in Kajjansi arrested Brian Mumbere following several complaints from drivers and car owners. Mumbere led police to areas of Zana, Bunamwaya, and Ngobe, …
(2025-01-07). The BBC is Wrong, Individuals' Sacrifices Will Not Save a Planet That Doesn't Need Saving Anyway. wattsupwiththat.com Looking at how many of the most prominent and elite climate scolds actually live their lives as opposed to what they preach for others, one suspects that they will keep eating their meat heavy four star meals, filling their room-sized walk-in closets with expensive haute couture clothes and shoes seasonally. They will continue to drive powerful fossil fuel cars while keeping an electric vehicle as a backup status symbol to trot out at green virtue signaling publicity events, and take their private jets to luxurious locations around the world, while paying pet sitters to feed their pure bred "animal companions" th…
(2025-01-07). Invasive lobular carcinoma: a silent killer the Labour government is failing to act upon. thecanary.co Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is the second most common type of breast cancer, representing up to 15% of all breast cancers cases, and is the sixth most prevalent cancer among women. This type of cancer may be hard to detect with a screening mammogram or ultrasound, as it spreads in straight lines rather than forming […] | By
(2025-01-07). As Woman Burned Alive on NYC Subway Car, Bystanders Watched. defenddemocracy.press Dec 24, 2024 New Yorkers have long been haunted by the story of Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old bartender who was raped and stabbed outside her apartment building in Queens in 1964. The most harrowing part of the story came two weeks after the murder, when the New York Times published an article that claimed some …
(2025-01-07). Conociendo a Reytel Oro, el César de Renacer. cubadebate.cu Casi al concluir la telenovela Renacer, aún hay personajes que nos mantienen a la expectativa, pues resulta difícil entenderlos. Uno de ellos, sin dudas, es César, cuyas actitudes y "características" nos han llegado a sorprender, pues así no suelen ser los cubanos de estos tiempos.
(2025-01-07). Cubanos marchan contra el bloqueo estadounidense y la guerra híbrida. peoplesworld.org 
Cientos de miles de cubanos marcharon el 20 de diciembre por el emblemático Malecón de La Habana frente al Estrecho de la Florida. (Vea fotos y video aquí.) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel y el expresidente Raúl Castro encabezaron una protesta masiva contra los crecientes esfuerzos de Estados Unidos para empobrecer a los cubanos y derrocar …
(2025-01-07). Kosovo election authority bans main ethnic Serb party from parliamentary vote. defenddemocracy.press Dec 23, 2024 Kosovo's election authority on Monday barred the main ethnic Serb party from competing in the upcoming parliamentary election, justifying the move by pointing to its nationalist stance and close ties to Serbia. The Central Election Commission declined to certify Kosovo's main ethnic Serb party, Srpska Lista, or Serb List. Some commission's members …
(2025-01-07). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 28 Palestinians as hospital attacked. newarab.com 
Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians across Gaza over the past 24 hours as it continues its bombardment of the strip. | A series of airstrikes killed at least 28 Palestinians, including in north Gaza, which has been under a full siege since October. According to local medical sources, Palestinians were also killed in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Rafah in the south of the enclave. | The latest attacks in Gaza comes amid continued violence in the occupied West Bank where several Palestinians have been killed and others wounded by Israeli security forces. | According to various media reports, n…
(2025-01-07). Nuclear Site in Central Iran under Protection in Air Defense Drill. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The air defense units attending a large-scale military exercise practiced tactics to protect the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran's central province of Isfahan.
(2025-01-07). IRGC Aerospace Force launches massive drills near Natanz nuclear facility. presstv.ir The Aerospace Force of the IRGC has launched massive 'Eqtedar 1403' drills in the central province of Isfahan.
(2025-01-07). Take Your Money and Shove it: The Second Long Telegram, US Aid, and Russia's Economic Trauma. globalresearch.ca "It was as if the West's central philosophical commitment to limited government was extirpated by a crude economic determinism that insisted on no government in Russia." —Peter J. Stavrakis, Diplomatic advisors and analysts are …
(2025-01-07). Cuba: Longina Sings Corona Festival to be dedicated to Marta Valdés. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The 29th edition of the Longina Sings Corona Festival will be dedicated to National Music Award Winner Marta Valdés, organizers informed in this central Cuban city on Monday.
(2025-01-07). What Is Going On in Syria and What Does It Mean? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The explanations we are given make no sense, neither Washington's, Putin's, nor Iran's. How did terrorists whose leaders had $10 million bounties on their heads become "democratic jihadists" who comprise Syria's "interim government" with Washington's and Putin's support? | Interim for …
(2025-01-07). University of Michigan student government president and vice president removed over pro-Palestinian views. wsws.org The ouster of the two student leaders is part of a nationwide purge, spearheaded by the Democratic Party, of those opposed to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-07). Norwegian PM raises concern over Musk's political influence. independent.co.ug 
OSLO | Xinhua | Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has expressed concern over the potential influence of billionaire Elon Musk on democratic processes, criticizing his involvement in the internal affairs of other nations. In an interview with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) on Monday, Store said, "I find it concerning that a man with …
(2025-01-07). 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, (…) | – |
(2025-01-07). Qatar confirms 'technical meetings' on Gaza truce ongoing. newarab.com 
Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Hamas and Israel are ongoing, with "technical meetings" taking place between the parties, Qatar's foreign ministry said Tuesday. | "The technical meetings are still happening between both sides," ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, referring to meetings with lower-level officials on the details of an agreement. "There are no principal meetings taking place at the moment." | Mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States have been engaged in months of talks between the two sides that have failed to end Israel's assault on Gaza, which human rights organisations…
(2025-01-07). US to divert military aid from Egypt to Lebanon. newarab.com 
US President Joe Biden's administration will divert $95 million in military aid allocated for Egypt to Lebanon, which faces threats from Hezbollah and other non-state actors and is enforcing a ceasefire with Israel, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday. | The State Department notification to Congress of the planned shift calls the Lebanese armed forces "a key partner" in upholding the ceasefire signed with Israel at the end of November and prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its military strength. | The move comes after some of Biden's fellow Democrats in Congress expressed deep concerns about Egypt…
(2025-01-07). Family urges Lebanon to free Egypt poet Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). Christlike in word and deed. anabaptistworld.org One day 15 years ago, when I was 18, my father returned from a mission trip to ≠Kachise town. Kachise is 112 miles from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where my family lives. My father, Haile Gelan, went to Kachise to coordinate church leader elections and to teach and preach in Bekeabawima Meserete Kristos Church.
(2025-01-07). Kenyan Lawyer Karua Granted Temporary Practicing Certificate to Represent Besigye. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Law Council has unanimously reversed its earlier decision and granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate. This decision allows Karua to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale in the General Court Martial today Monday. The council had previously denied Karua's application last month, citing incomplete documentation and political concerns. …
(2025-01-07). Commotion at Military Court as Besigye Supporters are Turned Away. plusnews.ug 
Dozens of supporters of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is facing charges of illegal possession of ammunition and firearms, were chased away from the Court Martial premises on Tuesday. The supporters, donning blue and white t-shirts emblazoned with slogans such as "Free Besigye Now," "Freedom for All," "Abducted in Kenya," and images of Besigye and Abeid …
(2025-01-07). America is a Threat to Humanity. libya360.wordpress.com BettBeat Media The illusion of American imperial decline lies shattered amidst the rubble of Syrian cities and the smoldering ruins of Gaza. As human rights advocate Dan Kovalik grimly observes, what we're witnessing isn't the death throes of an empire, but rather its devastating demonstration of still-formidable power to crush resistance and reshape regional realities at…
(2025-01-07). Anger over sacked Libya FM's revelations about Israel meeting. newarab.com 
Demonstrations against Libya's Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) erupted late on Monday in several parts of the country after Mangoush revealed that
(2025-01-07). The US is Manufacturing Doubt about Gaza's Famine. libya360.wordpress.com Bryce Greene Palestinians struggling with hunger wait in line to receive meals distributed by charities in Khan Younis, on January 1 , 2025. (Photo: Abdullah Abu Al-Khair/APA Images) On December 23rd, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWSN), a project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) released a report warning of a "famine scenario"…
(2025-01-07). BDS warns of Morocco attempt to 'criminalise' anti-Israeli acts. newarab.com 
In "We are at a dangerous turning point in the path of rights and freedoms…
(2025-01-07). Morocco, Spain custom deal turns autonomous Melilla 'Moroccan'. newarab.com 
After nearly three years of protracted negotiations, However, within the enclaves, officials and merchants fear Madrid has given Rabat a foothold in the autonomous territories— at least trade wise. | For the…
(2025-01-07). Despised: The Poor White Trash Manifesto, Part III. popularresistance.org "Despised: A Poor white Trash Manifesto" is a cry for help. We are not living well. The American dream that appears on your netflix and Hollywood movies is a brittle myth. We are so busy surviving the capitalist nightmare, most of us have never even had the opportunity to learn about your struggles in Nigeria, Bolivia or Indonesia. The earth's radius along the equator is almost 4,000 miles but the longest mile is between our two ears. When we are in our heads, we are in a bad neighborhood. We a shortsighted breed, but now at least you know the perplexing origins of our myopia.
(2025-01-07). The Maldives: The Future of Climate Change. fpif.org A prime example of the existential risks posed by climate change is the Maldives, a republic of 1,192 coral islands dispersed around the Indian Ocean. The Maldives, which have an average height of only 1.5 meters above sea level, are particularly susceptible to catastrophic weather events and increasing sea levels. | Rising sea levels, projected to increase by up to one meter by the end of the century, could submerge significant portions of the country. Approximately 80 percent of the islands are less than one meter above mean sea level, leaving them at risk of being entirely submerged or rendered uninhabitable d…
(2025-01-07). La clase empresarial entrega dinero a Trump, los sindicatos preparan planes de contraataque. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—El reciente titular del Wall Street Journal lo decía todo: "Los grandes nombres de Wall Street, que antes desconfiaban de Trump, ahora quieren entrar". Pero no es solo Wall Street el que ha llevado dinero de campaña al presidente electo republicano y delincuente convicto, Donald Trump. Son Elon Musk y Amazon. Es el multimillonario de …
(2025-01-07). South Korean investigators seek extension of arrest warrant for president. wsws.org As Yoon continues to stonewall efforts to investigate his martial law declaration last month, the political crisis in South Korea is deepening.
(2025-01-07). Cuba reported record number of earthquakes in 2024. plenglish.com According to data published by SSN Director Enrique Diego Arango, this activity is due to the occurrence of two earthquakes: one on November 10 of 6.0 magnitude and another of 6.7 about 40 kilometers southeast of the town of Pilón, Granma province, and a 6.1-magnitude seism south of Guamá municipality, in Santiago de Cuba province, on December 23. | Both earth tremors occurred in a sector of the Oriente transform fault characterized by a predominant sliding movement along the left lateral course, the expert explained. | Since the seismic activity began on November 10, 8,873 aftershocks of both earthquakes have b…
(2025-01-07). Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS, boosting Global South unity and economic cooperation. peoplesdispatch.org The world's fourth most populous country and Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia, joined BRICS as a full member. The development was announced by Brazil which holds the presidency of the multilateral organization for 2025 on Monday, January 6. The move fosters hope for strengthening BRICS' efforts to democratize global politics and enhance South-South cooperation. | Indonesia, with a population of over 280 million, is the fourth most populous country in the world following India, China, and the US. It also boasts the largest economy in Southeast Asia, with a GDP exceeding USD 1.3 trillion. | Indonesia's m…
(2025-01-07). Azerbaijan leader says Russia 'guilty' over deadly plane crash. newarab.com 
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after being diverted from a scheduled landing in the southern Russian city of Grozny. | Moscow has admitted its air defences were operational in the area…
(2025-01-07). Rapid Support Forces kill Sudanese journalist Hanan Adam. defenddemocracy.press Dec 11, 2024 The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed Sudanese journalist Hanan Adam and her brother Youssef Adam in their home in the village of Wad Al-Asha, in the countryside of Al Madina Arab in the South Gezira locality. Hanan Adam was a journalist at the Ministry of Culture and Information in the Gezira state …
(2025-01-07). India's 'Neighborhood First' Testament Fails Bangladesh. pressenza.com Ancient India's visionary strategist Chanakya gave six-fold policy deals on war and peace with the neighboring states, how a king should assess his power, and what actions he needed to take to deal with the states. | Nearly 2316 years ago, the Indian philosopher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor professed diplomatic principles that still have relevance in modern diplomacy. | Chanakya who lived around 300 BCE was a key figure in the establishment of the glorious Mauryan Empire and is known for writing Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on politics and economics. | Unfortunately, the South Block in New De…
(2025-01-07). Over 30 million need aid in war-torn Sudan: UN. newarab.com 
More than 30 million people, over half of them children, are in need of aid in The "Sudan remains in the grip of a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions," Edem Wosornu, from the UN's humanitari…
(2025-01-07). US accuses Russia of funding both sides of Sudan's war. newarab.com 
The United States accused Russia at the United Nations on Monday of funding the two warring parties in Sudan, an apparent step up from Washington's previous assertion that Moscow was playing both sides of the conflict to advance its political objectives. | The war erupted in April 2023 amid a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule, triggering the world's largest displacement and hunger crisis. | In November Russia vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called on the warring parties to immediatel…
(2025-01-07). Blinken's Blinkered Vision Has Spotted, of All Things, a Genocide. davidswanson.org The U.S. Secretary of State has taken a break from demanding more weapons shipments to fuel the genocide in Palestine, to announce that he has "recognized" a genocide in Sudan. Blinken says he has based his determination on the horrific killing of civilians in Sudan, without citing any evidence of intent to commit genocide. It …
(2025-01-07). Sudan lifts force majeure on oil to Port Sudan. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). Sudan War: Prioritize Ending Conflict in New Year. plusnews.ug 
Sudan's war, by dint of sheer numbers displaced and hungry, is the world's most devastating. Some 12 million Sudanese — more than a third of the pre-war population — have fled their homes. More than half face acute food shortages, with parts of the Darfur region suffering famine. UN officials describe rates of sexual violence …
(2025-01-07). Bamasaba students issue ultimatum to Inzu Ya Masaba. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPNDENT | The Bamasaba National Students Association has given Inzu Ya Masaba an ultimatum of 10 days to resolve ongoing issues within the organization. The association leaders made these remarks on Monday during a press conference at Sky Hotel in Malukhu, Mbale City. Inzu Ya Masaba is currently embroiled in controversy …
(2025-01-07). Luwero stuck with sh740 million debt for road works after Ramathan Ggoobi declines to pay. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero District are grappling with a sh740 million debt related to road works after the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development rejected their request to settle the amount. The debt dates back to 2014, when the district contracted Busenvi Enterprises Limited for sh522 million to construct …
(2025-01-07). Pader seeks agricultural lab to improve productivity. independent.co.ug 
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District is pushing to establish an Integrated Agricultural Laboratory as part of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project. The facility would provide essential diagnostic services for pests, diseases, and soil health, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the region. The district has identified three potential sites that …
(2025-01-07). Pastor arrested after patient he tried to heal through prayer dies. independent.co.ug 
Pallisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A pastor of the Pentecostal Church has been arrested after a patient he withdrew from treatment, died as he prayed for miraculous healing for him. The incident occurred on Sunday when 36-year-old Sam Okoya, a resident of Cheele village, Oukoto Parish, Gogonyo Sub-County in Pallisa District, developed stomach complications and …
(2025-01-07). What you need to know about new digital number plates. independent.co.ug 
Owners or importers will be required to pay a total of 714,300 shillings for the digital registration plate, while replacing an old plate with a new one costs 150,000. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Monday, January 6, marked the rollout of the third phase of the Motor Vehicle Digital Registration Number Plates, targeting both …
(2025-01-06). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-06). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). The Military To Prison Pipeline. popularresistance.org Like old soldiers around the country, a group of former service members gathered in Crest Hill, Illinois to remember fallen comrades on Memorial Day, 2024. Several months later, The Veteran, a newspaper published by Vietnam Veterans Against the War, ran a photo of the event they attended. It shows a multi-generational group of men ⚪ white, Black and Latino—lined up proudly between two flags. | In his dispatch to the newspaper, African-American Navy veteran Robert Maury explained why everyone in the Stateville Veterans Group was wearing government issued clothing of a non-military sort.
(2025-01-06). Namibian President-elect receives Chinese Foreign Minister. plenglish.com Windhoek, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) President-elect of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in this capital, who began an important tour of African countries, the digital portal The Namibian reported.
(2025-01-06). Hlabisa commends Matatiele communities for safe return of initiates. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa commends Matatiele communities for safe return of initiates | The Minister of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, joined the community of Phamotse village in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, as they welcomed back home 114 initiates this past weekend. | The cultural and traditional event brought the community together in celebration, characterised by song and dance. | The Minister was accompanied by the Eastern Cape CoGTA MEC, Zolile Williams, as well as the leadership of the Matatiele Local Municipality and traditional leaders from the surrounding area. | Hlabisa applaude…
(2025-01-06). Level 8 weather warning: KZN residents urged to prepare for heavy rain. sanews.gov.za Level 8 weather warning: KZN residents urged to prepare for heavy rain | The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has placed disaster management teams on high alert following a weather warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). | The warning predicts disruptive rainfall for large parts of the province from Monday, 6 January to Wednesday, 8 January 2025. | Forecasts indicate that adverse weather conditions will lead to the overflow of low-water bridges, localised flooding, and possible disruptions to major routes across KwaZulu-Natal when…
(2025-01-06). Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu. sanews.gov.za Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late Professor Sibusiso Bengu, the first Minister of Education in democratic South Africa, will receive a Special Official Funeral Category 2. | Bengu passed away on 30 December 2024 at the age of 90. | President Ramaphosa has expressed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Professor, who served as South Africa's Ambassador to Germany from 1999 to 2003. | Bengu's Special Official Funeral Category 2 will be held at the University of Zululand in KwaZulu-Na…
(2025-01-06). Higher traffic volumes as holidaymakers return home. sanews.gov.za Higher traffic volumes as holidaymakers return home | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called for vigilance, patience and respect for the rules of the road as the festive season comes to an end and travellers return home. | Roads leading out of coastal areas and neighbouring States are expected to experience high traffic volumes. Law enforcement officers have been deployed to monitor driver behaviour on the roads and reduce the number of crashes and fatalities. | In a statement, the RTMC said 7 448 people were arrested on South African roads over the festive period for various offences, includ…
(2025-01-06). Why is the Sahel turning its back on France? independent.co.ug 
The turning back on France by African countries reflects the growing demand for a broader push to erase the vestiges of French colonial influence, analysts said. DAKAR | Xinhua | More African countries in the Sahel region have recently announced plans to reduce their military ties with France as they urgently demanded the withdrawal of …
(2025-01-06). France doubts Algeria's intentions behind Boualem Sansal arrest. newarab.com 
"To follow the roadmap, it takes two," French Minister Jean-Noà´l Barrot said during…
(2025-01-06). Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-06). Doctors Against Genocide Hold Global Sick-Out to Highlight Atrocities in Gaza. truthout.org Doctors and health care providers across the globe are engaging in a day of action, calling in sick and taking part in other demonstrations against Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The "Sick From Genocide" global vigil, organized by Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) and several other organizations demonstrating against Israel's thus-far 15-month genocidal war on Gaza… |
(2025-01-06). Headlines for January 6, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Gaza Over 100 Times in 3 Days, Killing Scores of Palestinians, Netanyahu's Office Downplays Reports of Progress in Gaza Ceasefire Talks , Attack on Israeli Bus and Cars in Occupied West Bank Kills 3 and Wounds 8, Biden Approves Sale of $8 Billion in Additional Bombs, Missiles and Arms to Israel, Israeli Embassy Helps Army Reservist Flee Brazil to Avoid War Crimes Inquiry, Ukraine Launches Surprise Cross-Border Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region, House Speaker Mike Johnson Narrowly Retains Gavel After Trump Intervenes, "We Have a Territories & Colonies Problem": Del. Plaskett B…
(2025-01-06). Raging raids: Israeli forces storm more areas in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces have carried out numerous fresh raids across the occupied West Bank, as another infant died of hypothermia in Gaza.
(2025-01-06). Prehistoric carb cravings: Archaeologists find 780,000-year-old proof of plant processing. haaretz.com Tools used by hominins in northern Israel show earliest known evidence of plant processing for consumption, chipping away at theory that our ancestors relied mainly on meat…
(2025-01-06). Three Israelis killed in occupied West Bank bus shooting. newarab.com 
An attack on a bus carrying The attack, which wounded seven others, occurred in the village of Al-Funduq, east of the city of
(2025-01-06). US Feminists Look To Latin America For Models To Resist Abortion Bans. popularresistance.org As U.S. residents prepare for the start of a new Trump administration, we face increasing threats to health and bodily autonomy, especially for people facing unwanted pregnancies. Currently, 12 states have completely banned abortion, an additional six states have imposed bans within the first trimester and 19 states impose restrictions specifically on medication abortions. | In spite of expanding restrictions, the overall rate of abortions has increased nationally, as clinicians in states that allow abortion expand services to meet the needs of people traveling to find care.
(2025-01-06). At the EU's external border in Bulgaria, the refugee horror story continues. aljazeera.com I spent a summer providing medical care to refugees in Bulgaria and these are some of their stories.
(2025-01-06). How Will Mexico's New President Deal With Trump, Migration and Drug Cartels? counterpunch.org 
In June 2024, Mexicans elected a female president, Claudia Sheinbaum to replace Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Arguably, Mexico is Washington's most significant foreign policy partner, playing a central role in two issues that Donald Trump manipulated to win the 2024 presidential election: migration and drugs.
(2025-01-06). Devils in the Machine — Driving an Electric Car Is Fake Environmentalism. globalresearch.ca In Sweden there exists an electrified road for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to charge while driving[1]. | The 2 km stretch of road is the world's first of its kind, and an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric road by …
(2025-01-06). AMR could kill 39 mn people by 2050. ummid.com Millions of lives are at stake due to use of Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR, also called as Superbugs, but these lives could be averted by better healthcare and invention of new antibiotics, The Guardian reported.
(2025-01-06). For the avoidance of doubt, Starmer DID announce more NHS privatisation today. thecanary.co In a speech on 6 January, Keir Starmer announced "a new agreement that will expand the relationship between the NHS and the private healthcare sector". He ignored the fact that private provision of NHS services already costs the NHS £10m every week in leeched profit. But that's perhaps no surprise given that lobbyists and firms […] | By
(2025-01-06). Footage shows senior Tories laughing at Nazi jokes at private members club event. leftfootforward.org Disturbing footage has emerged showing senior Tories at a private member's club laughing at Nazi jokes with the host singing "we're all racist now". | The clip, which has drawn much condemnation, was obtained by the London Economic and was from a dinner hosted by right-wing media outlet Guido Fawkes at the Carlton Club in London which was attended by former prime minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, ex-PM Liz Truss, former cabinet secretary Robert Jenrick and Reform MP Lee Anderson among others. | In the clip, comic Dominic Frisby can be heard singing: "We've lost our way, lon…
(2025-01-06). Confederación de béisbol del Caribe convoca asamblea. radiohc.cu La Habana 6 ene (ACN) La Confederación del Caribe de Béisbol (Cocabe) convocó a su comité ejecutivo y demás miembros a su Asamblea General correspondiente, pactada del 31 de enero al 3 de febrero de 2025, en República Dominicana.
(2025-01-06). Chain bosses lead 5,000 Oregon health care workers to OK strike. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Ore. —Bosses' intransigence, in one case for more than a year, led the Oregon Nurses Association/AFT and the Pacific Northwest Hospital Medicine Association to give the state's Providence Hospital chain a legally mandated strike authorization notice on December 30. Unless there is a settlement by January 10, the largest health care workers' strike in …
(2025-01-06). Registration opens for Follow Jesus '25 convention. anabaptistworld.org Registration for Mennonite Church USA's Follow Jesus '25 convention is now open for early-bird pricing. The denomination's biennial faith formation gathering will take place at Koury Convention Center, in Greensboro, North Carolina, July 8-12, 2025. Follow Jesus '25 affirms MC USA's Renewed Commitments, which is a call to follow Jesus, witness to God's peace and experience the …
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Report: Terrible Thing That Just Popped Into Your Head Would Make Loved Ones Turn On You Immediately. theonion.com NEW YORK—According to a report released Friday by experts who know all about what has been happening in your mind for the past few seconds, the terrible thing that just popped into your head would make your loved ones turn on you immediately. "Everyone you know, everyone you care for, would abandon you instantly if …
(2025-01-06). France ex-leader Sarkozy on trial over Gaddafi 'finance pact'. newarab.com 
Former French president Sarkozy's career has been shadowed by legal troubles since he lost the 2012 presidential election but he is an influential figure and also known to regularly meet President Emmanuel…
(2025-01-06). 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.
(2025-01-06). 20 Years after His Death, Gary Webb's Truth Is Still Dangerous. transcend.org In Aug 1996, Webb penned a series for the Mercury News documenting how profits from the sale of crack cocaine in Los Angeles in the 1980s had been funneled to the Contras, the CIA-backed mercenary army perpetrating a terrorist war against Nicaragua.
(2025-01-06). 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…
(2025-01-06). 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.
(2025-01-06). 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.
(2025-01-06). As corporate class carts cash to Trump, labor drafts fightback plans. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The recent headline in the Wall Street Journal said it all: "Wall Street's big names, once wary of Trump, now want in." But it's not just Wall Street that carted carted campaign cash to the Republican President-elect and convicted felon, Donald Trump. It's Elon Musk and Amazon. It's hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who openly …
(2025-01-06). The cold, dead hand of McCarthyism. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-01-06). Rememoran la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el ejemplo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una representación de pioneros y jóvenes de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus rememoraron este lunes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus, a 66 años de un suceso que aún recuerda la hazaña de los barbudos rebeldes.
(2025-01-06). Congreso de EEUU ratifica el triunfo de Trump, aunque la sombra del 6 de enero de 2021 sigue presente. cubadebate.cu Mientras el Congreso de EE.UU. se reúne en medio de una tormenta invernal para certificar la elección del presidente electo Donald Trump, el legado del 6 de enero se cierne sobre el proceso con un hecho extraordinario: el candidato que intentó anular la elección anterior esta vez ha ganado, y regresa al poder. Esta vez, no se esperan violencia, ni siquiera objeciones.
(2025-01-06). Intensa tormenta invernal arroja frío, nieve y hielo desde el sur hasta el este de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta invernal de nieve, hielo, viento y temperaturas en descenso provocó condiciones peligrosas para viajar desde el centro y sur hasta la costa este de EE.UU. el lunes, lo que llevó al cierre de escuelas y oficinas gubernamentales en varios estados. La nieve y el hielo cubrieron las principales carreteras en Kansas, Nebraska e Indiana.
(2025-01-06). Rememoraron la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el ejemplo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una representación de pioneros y jóvenes de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus rememoraron este lunes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus, a 66 años de un suceso que aún recuerda la hazaña de los barbudos rebeldes.
(2025-01-06). (Castellano) Guerras, Militarización y Resistencia. transcend.org 3 Enero 2025- Debemos replantearnos las cuestiones de la violencia y la seguridad. Frente a un enfoque que esencializa los conflictos armados, es preciso identificar sus dinámicas, causas y responsables, restablecer la primacía de la política sobre lo militar y poner fin a la normalización de la violencia.
(2025-01-06). Servicio Sismológico Nacional: Cuba registró en 2024 la mayor cantidad de terremotos. cubadebate.cu Cuba registró en 2024 la mayor cantidad de terremotos en el territorio nacional (12 806), según informó el Servicio Sismológico Nacional y trascendió este lunes. Estos terremotos se produjeron en un sector de la falla transformante Oriente, caracterizada por un movimiento predominante de deslizamiento por el rumbo lateral izquierdo.
(2025-01-06). 88 killed as Israel pushes 'General's Plan' into south Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel has killed 88 Palestinians in Beginning on 2 January, Tel Aviv has escalated its brutal assault and siege tactics, initially concentrated on the enclave's north since 5 October last year, now extending them to central and southe…
(2025-01-06). New Air Defense Systems Stationed at Iran's Sensitive Sites: General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base -the central headquarters of Iran's Air Defense- said a series of new and secret air defense systems have been installed near the country's sensitive locations.
(2025-01-06). Iran to stage countrywide all-out anti-terror drills for two months: Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says Iran will stage massive security and anti-terror operations across the country for the next two months.
(2025-01-06). Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India. aljazeera.com Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.
(2025-01-06). Environmental and Climate Debt: Who is Responsible? counterpunch.org 
The concepts of climate debt and ecological debt are central to successfully achieving the ecological bifurcation. The ecological debt owed by States — and in particular the wealthiest States and major corporations — of the North to the populations of the Global South must be recognized. That recognition must take the form of cancellation of
(2025-01-06). Farm Laws Reborn: "Dismantling Food Security". Toxic Platter for India's Farmers and Consumers. globalresearch.ca India could see an authoritarian central government with subordinate state governments under the control of corporate interests and international finance capital. | So says the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a coalition of 40+ farmers' unions. It contends that the Union Government …
(2025-01-06). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Presidente Díaz-Canel evoca aniversario 65 del primer ascenso de Fidel a la Comandancia General de La Plata. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, ascendió este lunes junto a 65 jóvenes la Comandancia General de La Plata, como parte de la ruta Con Fidel en las alturas, que protagonizan las nuevas generaciones.
(2025-01-06). Mijaín y Biles: Los mejores deportistas de 2024 para AIPS América. cubadebate.cu El luchador cubano Mijaín López y la gimnasta estadounidense Simone Biles fueron elegidos como los mejores deportistas de 2024 en América, según la sección continental de Asociación Internacional de Prensa Deportiva (AIPS, por sus siglas en inglés).
(2025-01-06). 2024 in Review: Was It the Year of Democracy? pressenza.com The world bid farewell to 2024 which forged a phase marked by its democratic struggles, political reforms, and major shifts in power. From the streets of Dhaka to the battlefields of Myanmar, from election rallies of Washington to war-torn Syria and Ukraine, and to the polls of India and Russia, 2024 left behind a legacy that may reshape the global politics with tremendous effects and transformational reforms across the globe. | By Md. Abu Saim | As the last hospital of Gaza has been shut down, and Palestinians are on the verge of eternal extinction, hope remains the only beacon since the world has abandoned them…
(2025-01-06). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) public meeting in Kandy: How to defeat the IMF austerity program. wsws.org The IYSSE meeting, which will discuss the socialist program necessary to defend the social and democratic rights of workers and youth, is being held in Kandy after being anti-democratically banned at Peradeniya University.
(2025-01-06). New Year's message of 2025 from the Federation for a Democratic China. onlineopinion.com.au The Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 marked the end of any prospects for top-down political reforms toward democratic constitutionalism under the CCP's rule.
(2025-01-06). Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Stands Firm on Certifying the 2024 Presidential Election. urbancny.com 
(Washington, D.C. — January 6, 2025) Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) issued a resolute statement today regarding the certification of the 2024 Presidential Election, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic …
(2025-01-06). 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, (…) | – |
(2025-01-06). Israel kills 200 in Gaza in three days, ceasefire talks resume. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Israel pounded the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 23 people according to rescuers, nearly 15 months into the war. The territory's health ministry had said a total of 88 people were killed over the previous 24 hours. | The violence comes amid renewed ceasefire talks in Doha, backed by Qatar, Egypt and the US. The negotiations prompted protests in I…
(2025-01-06). Family urges Lebanon to free Egypt poet Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi. newarab.com
(2025-01-06). Lebanon to hand over Egyptian activist to UAE 'within days'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada. aljazeera.com US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say.
(2025-01-06). Egypt to receive $1.2 billion as part of IMF programme. newarab.com 
Egypt is expected to receive a $1.2 billion disbursement from the Last month, the IMF said it reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the fourth review of the 46-month Extended Fund Facility arrangement, potentially unlocking the $1.2 billion disbursement. | "The (IMF's executive) board will convene in January and, God willing, we will receive the amount in Ja…
(2025-01-06). Kenya's High Court Delivers Blow To Neoliberal University Funding Model. popularresistance.org The Kenya High Court delivered a landmark ruling on December 20, 2024, that declared the new funding model for higher education unconstitutional. The case, brought before the court by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and other organizations including the National Student Caucus, challenged the legality and fairness of the new model launched last year. | In his ruling, Justice Mwita declared the new university funding model unconstitutional for several reasons. The high court noted that it violates Section 53 of the Universities Act by introducing policies that conflict with the law.
(2025-01-06). Six Scenarios for Syria. transcend.org 29 Dec 2024 – It is naive to assume that the current regime in Syria will remain in place ⚪ as it is. The situation resembles the chaos of Libya but there are many more actors operating, making it difficult to foresee what will happen. However, the next phase will not be peaceful.
(2025-01-06). Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know. aljazeera.com If convicted, Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for a 'corruption pact' with the late Libyan leader.
(2025-01-06). Colombian truckers' union denies call for strike. plenglish.com According to members of a dozen of these organizations, as reported on social media, no strike is expected for the next few days, so there will be no problems with travel for those returning home after the end of their vacations, or for transportation works. | "In the face of malicious misinformation in different media and social networks by political and personal interests, we declare that at this time we are in permanent assembly and the process of consultation and socialization with our transport bases," the statement revealed. | The representatives confirmed that the group is united around a series of issues…
(2025-01-06). Notorious Donald Trump-backing Tufton Street just got its internet cables CUT by activists. thecanary.co Activists from Shut The System sabotaged telecommunications cables leading to far-right lobbyists' headquarters at 55 Tufton Street on Saturday 4 January. They aimed to cut off telephone and internet services in order to cause financial losses and disrupt the lobbyists' malignant work undermining democracy. The non-violent underground climate group cut through fibre optic cables that […] | By
(2025-01-06). Nigeria's military launch offensive on new rebel group. aljazeera.com Nigeria's military has launched an offensive against a new rebel group said to be affiliated with ISIL.
(2025-01-06). Iran rejects US threats. plenglish.com According to the official IRNA news agency on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei responded to hostile comments by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. | In his weekly press conference, Baqaei rejected Sullivan's hostile words about his country's nuclear facilities, recalling that this has been repeated several times, stressing that such a threat against the peaceful nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran is considered a threat to international peace and security. | Also -IRNA adds- the spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that the UN Security Council should interven…
(2025-01-06). Brazilian President Returns to Presidency. plenglish.com After the surgeries in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, the president concentrated his activities at the Alvorada Palace, the official residence of the heads of the Executive, and at Granja do Torto, the country house of the Presidency. However, he did not leave presidential duties during the recovery period. | After his return, da Silva will have to focus on two main issues: the confrontation over parliamentary amendments and the discussion on a possible ministerial reform. | The lack of consensus between the Supreme Federal Court and the National Congress regarding legislative revisions, which has been draggin…
(2025-01-06). Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon by ceasefire end: Report. presstv.ir Israel may not leave the occupied areas in southern Lebanon at the end of the 60-day withdrawal period stipulated in a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement, a report says.
(2025-01-06). Archaeologists unearth unknown early Christian settlement and monastery in Israel. haaretz.com Newly found early Byzantine settlement and monastery by Kiryat Gat in southern Israel had been wealthy, archaeologists deduce, based on imports and the upscale church…
(2025-01-06). Three rockets fired from Gaza; two fall in southern Israeli city of Sderot. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting attack, eight wounded ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run health ministry reports at least 45,854 Palestinians killed in Gaza since war started ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. envoy Hochstein in Beirut for cease-fire monitoring meeting ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry says 17-year-old Palestinian killed by IDF fire near Nablus…
(2025-01-06). Still threatening Israel, Hezbollah braces for its own political struggle in Lebanon. haaretz.com Israel's demands for Hezbollah's disarmament clash with its ongoing presence in southern Lebanon, fueling tensions and undermining the cease-fire. Hezbollah's unexpected backing of a presidential candidate signals its intention to preserve both its power and its arms…
(2025-01-06). IRGC to unveil 2 new underground missile, floating cities. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it will unveil two new underground missile, floating cities along Iran southern shores in the near future.
(2025-01-06). North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok in Seoul.
(2025-01-06). South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month.
(2025-01-06). What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US? aljazeera.com The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic – southwards is causing cold spells in the US.
(2025-01-06). Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot. aljazeera.com South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.
(2025-01-06). Horrific crime in Uruguayan capital. plenglish.com The media outlet Montevideo Portal reported the incident occurred in the capital neighborhood of Ellauri, in the south of this city, where a 22-year-old man, who was holding his two-year-old daughter, was gunned down by strangers riding on a motorcycle. | The victim was shot eight times and transported alive to a hospital, where he died a short time later. | The girl, aged two, was shot four to five times. She is in hospital with little hope of survival, the source said. | At the scene, police recovered 17 casings of Glock pistols, according to the Interior Ministry.
(2025-01-06). Azerbaijan leader says Russia 'guilty' over deadly plane crash. newarab.com An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after being diverted from a scheduled landing in the southern Russian city of Grozny. | Moscow has admitted its air defences were operational in the area…
(2025-01-06). Much of US blanketed by snow. america.cgtn.com 
Large parts of the northern hemisphere were at a standstill this Monday, Jan. 6 after a polar vortex triggered a blizzard and record snowfalls. Much of the eastern and southern U.S. was hit a day after similar conditions in northern Europe and parts of Asia. Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-01-06). Former mayor assassinated in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com Armed men assassinated the former mayor of Mocoa, the capital of the Putumayo province in southern Colombia. According to the National Police, two armed men arrived at the home of…
(2025-01-06). Iran, Russia to sign comprehensive cooperation agreement in 'mid-January'. presstv.ir The Iranian and Russian presidents will sign a comprehensive agreement for long-term cooperation in Moscow in mid-January.
(2025-01-06). Iraqi PM Al-Sudani dismisses regime change speculation. newarab.com 
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has dismissed speculation about regime change in His remarks, delivered on Saturday during a memorial event for the 2003 assassination of Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, underscored Iraq's sovereig…
(2025-01-06). Amidst war & displacement in Sudan, my aunt won't stop educating. newarab.com 
Fairouz Abdel Razig El-Higzi woke up late on the 15 April, 2023. | 'I had slept in,' said the dean of architecture and planning at
(2025-01-06). Sudan's army chief welcomes Turkish offer to resolve conflict. newarab.com 
In early December, Turkish President
(2025-01-06). Bar vs Bench Clash: Could 'Friendly Fire' kill delivery of justice? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the dust settles from the Christmas and New Year festivities, Isaac Ssemakadde's message to his "Radical New Bar" still hangs in the air. "I won't be indulging in festive cheer, as our struggle against AG Nsumikambi and Injustice Ssekaana is far from over" said Ssemakadde. The President of Uganda …
(2025-01-06). Environmental, Social and Governance compliance in financial institutions. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Pauline Arinda | A report done by EY for the Uganda Bankers' Association in January 2024, titled "ESG Framework for Uganda's Banking Sector," emphasizes that adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles should be viewed as a strategic move towards long-term sustainability and resilience, rather than merely a compliance issue. The financial sector has a …
(2025-01-06). Experts disagree with Prof Latigo over dangers of agro-chemicals. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts and the civil society have challenged Professor Maurice Ogenga Latigo over his comments supporting the use of agricultural chemical inputs, and called for a ban on those that have been banned in other countries. In an opinion published in the Daily Monitor on December 31, 2024, the Professor …
(2025-01-06). Pearl Magic Prime's "Tamara My Wife" starts airing today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | M-Net's Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) has announced the launch of Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere on 6th January 2025, at 10: 00 PM. The company said this captivating show will take over the prime- time Monday slot, delivering a …
(2025-01-06). The Rotary International President is in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick is in Uganda for a week-long visit that showcase and deepen the volunteer organization's impact in the country. Urchick, the second woman to serve as president of Rotary International, arrived in Uganda on Sunday night to engage with the country's nearly 12,000 Rotarians and Rotaractors as …
(2025-01-06). Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.