palestinechronicle.com (2025-02-02). The Hague Group: A New Alliance to Enforce Intl Law against Israel
Nine countries have announced the formation of The Hague Group to coordinate legal, diplomatic and economic measures against Israel's violations of international law. | | The move comes as representatives from South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize gathered in The Hague on Friday in a meeting hosted by Progressive International, a global political organization comprised of activists and organizations worldwide.
(2025-02-02). More than 700 killed as DR Congo military fights M23 rebels. aljazeera.com Rwanda-backed rebels capture eastern DRC's largest city of Goma as conflict intensifies in the central African nation.
(2025-02-02). Ethiopia: Defend and strengthen the human rights movement against erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Agasint Torture (OMCT), under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
23 January 2025. The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). 9 nations form 'Hague Group' to push for justice and liberation for Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
On Friday, nine nations announced that they have formed the Hague Group (HG) with the aim of holding Israel accountable for its crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and to push for justice and liberation for the Palestinian people. The nine — South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize …
(2025-02-02). Multinational alliance pushing for legal, diplomatic and economic sanctions against Israel. haaretz.com Government ministers from nine African and South American countries announced the group's launch on Friday, saying, 'When future generations inquire about our contribution to Palestine's right to self-determination, our response must be, we took concrete measures'…
(2025-02-02). Journalists covering eastern DRC conflict face death threats, censorship. CPJ Africa Program Staff
(2025-02-02). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-02-02). Eskom suspends loadshedding. sanews.gov.za Eskom suspends loadshedding | Eskom has suspended loadshedding on Sunday morning, following a temporary setback that necessitated the implementation of loadshedding over the weekend. | The State-owned power utility said it has suspended loadshedding as of 6am on Sunday due to the recovery of sufficient emergency reserves. | This follows more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply, reflecting the effectiveness of the Generation Recovery Plan. | This past Friday, Eskom announced that it had encountered several breakdowns over the past week, necessitating extended repair times and the full use of its eme…
(2025-02-02). Uganda starts mpox vaccination targeting high risk populations. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, KAMPALA | Xinhua | Uganda on Saturday launched mpox vaccination campaign targeting high-risk populations in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, the current epicenter of the virus outbreak in the east African country. Charles Olaro, director general of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, told Xinhua by telephone that phase one of the vaccination exercise, …
(2025-02-02). Operation Vala Umgodi nets 18 000 in major crime crackdown. sanews.gov.za Operation Vala Umgodi nets 18 000 in major crime crackdown |
(2025-02-02). Uruguayan blue helmets wounded in Congo remain hospitalized. plenglish.com The military report also mentions brief exchanges of fire between the Armed Forces of the DRC and the rebels of the M23, although it adds that the situation in the city of Goma, in the east of that African country, is moving to normalcy. | According to the communiqué, the day before "short clashes were heard in areas close to the town of Rusayo, but far from our base, presumably between elements of the M23 and groups apparently supporting FARDC." | Rusayo is under M23 control like Goma, the report pointed out. | Our troops are in good condition, continuing the mission assigned to them, the army added, indicating…
(2025-02-02). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Government takes bold step towards a cleaner environment. sanews.gov.za Government takes bold step towards a cleaner environment | South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to reducing landfill waste, increasing recycling rates, and promoting a circular economy with the launch of two new E-Waste Recycling pilot projects in Mpumalanga. | According to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Bernice Swarts, the improper disposal old electronic devices is a concern, as these devices contain harmful materials, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can have devastating effects on the environment and public health if not properly managed. | In response to t…
(2025-02-02). Khayelitsha pastor faces rape charges. sanews.gov.za
(2025-02-02). Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence. sanews.gov.za Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence | The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has commended Orbit Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, in Rustenburg for its outstanding contributions to education, recognising it as a beacon of excellence in the sector. | During its oversight visit to the North West on Friday, the committee was impressed by Orbit College's skills development programs, as evidenced during their class-by-class visits and tour of the college's infrastructure. | Committee members urged Orbit to maintain its high standards and continue the excellent work that the…
(2025-02-02). Over 20 000 new police officers deployed to enhance crime fighting. sanews.gov.za Over 20 000 new police officers deployed to enhance crime fighting | In a bid to strengthen its crime-fighting capabilities, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully trained and deployed over 20 000 new constables in various units across the country in the past three years, aiming to boost policing efforts and enhance public safety. | Providing an update on the SAPS Nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations during a media briefing in Pretoria, on Sunday, National Commissioner for the South African Police Service, General Sehlahle Fannie Masemola, said in mid-December last year, 2 699 newly traine…
(2025-02-02). President Ramaphosa to address Mining Indaba. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address Mining Indaba | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. | The Indaba is the world's largest gathering of mining's most influential stakeholders and decision-makers vested in African mining. | The four-day Indaba will be held from 3 to 6 February 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This year's event will be held under the theme: "Future-proofing African Mining, Today!", which places the focus on sustainability and economic value for the African mining sector. | "The President's par…
(2025-02-02). Seven officials sentenced for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates. sanews.gov.za Seven officials sentenced for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates | Seven private vehicle testing station officials have been sentenced by the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court for fraudulently issuing roadworthy certificates to vehicles that were never tested. | The suspects appeared in court last week, where they were sentenced to five-year imprisonment or R20 000 fine. | The officials were found guilty of 51 charges of fraud related to transactions conducted at the Palala private testing station in Lephalale in 2019. | They were arrested in 2019, following investigations by the National Traffic Anti-Co…
(2025-02-02). Newly commissioned MV Mpungu to ply Port Bell-Mwanza route. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has completed and deployed its first water vessel on Lake Victoria, between Kampala and Tanzania's Mwanza Port. M.V Mpungu, a roll-on/roll-off vessel has a capacity of 1000 tonnes, which experts equate to 21 freight trailers, a promise to be a game changer. She …
(2025-02-02). The Hague Group of Nations – Inaugural Joint Statement – January 31, 2025. indybay.org We, the Representatives from the Governments of Belize, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Honduras, Malaysia, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Senegal and Republic of South Africa in The Hague, Netherlands, on this 31st day of January 2025, inaugurate The Hague Group,…
(2025-02-02). Angola still arresting people linked to millionaire robbery. plenglish.com Luanda, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) of Angola continues today with the arrests of people linked to the theft of seven billion kwanzas (more than seven million 600 thousand dollars) from the General Tax Administration (AGT).
(2025-02-02). Palestinian detainees released as 50 patients cross into Egypt. newarab.com 
Hamas freed three Three buses carrying The prisoners, dress…
(2025-02-02). Tom Cotton Admits The US Doesn't Actually Care About Spreading Democracy. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | Warmongering senator Tom Cotton made an interesting comment during the confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard the other day which acknowledged the mostly unspoken truth that the US government cares less about whether the nations it partners with are free and democratic than how well they serve US interests. | "In a fallen world, we have to take our friends where we find them," Cotto…
(2025-02-02). Israel defence chief threatens freed Palestinian detainee. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz took to social media on Thursday to threaten a former Palestinian detainee with reincarceration after the man was released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. | Katz's post on X targeted "One mistake and you're going to meet old friends," Katz
(2025-02-02). President Maduro to Trump: Venezuela Has Taken the First Step in Rebuilding Relations (+Deportation Flights). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "From a free, sovereign and Bolivarian Venezuela, we say to President Donald Trump that we have taken a first step, and we hope it can be sustained. We want to sustain it! Let it be a new beginning of a histori…
(2025-02-02). After US weapons ravaged Gaza's hospitals, US doctors can't remain silent. aljazeera.com Gaza's health care facilities have been targeted repeatedly, including with US-made 2,000-pound bombs. We must speak up.
(2025-02-02). In Gaza, Disease and Illness Are Hidden Horrors of Genocide. truthout.org War isn't just destroyed buildings and displaced populations; it is a humanitarian tragedy that leaves behind long-term physical consequences on individuals and communities. Repeated Israeli attacks on hospitals and the heavy Israeli restrictions on aid entering Gaza over the past 15 months have left the healthcare sector unable to provide necessary medical care due to a lack of medical and… |
(2025-02-02). Israeli Army Kills a Palestinian, Detonate Homes, in the Tulkarem Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
| On Saturday, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in the Tulkarem refugee camp, in Tulkarem city, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. | For the sixth consecutive day, the Israeli army has carried out a military assault against the city of Tulkarem and the Tulkarem refugee camp.
(2025-02-02). Israel carries out massive simultaneous explosions across Jenin. aljazeera.com Israel has carried out several simultaneous explosions in the Jenin refugee camp, destroying as many as 20 homes.
(2025-02-02). In 'Historic Win,' Court Rules Against UK's Rosebank Oilfield. popularresistance.org The decision by the previous Conservative government in the United Kingdom to approve the giant Rosebank oilfield off Shetland was ruled unlawful by an Edinburgh court on Thursday. | The judgment by Lord Ericht at the Court of Session said the carbon emissions that would be created by the burning of oil and gas at the largest untapped oilfield in the UK had not been taken into consideration. | "Today's ruling is part of a clear trend we're seeing from courts in the UK — marking the third time in the last year that judges have found that 'downstream' emissions must be considered in planning decisions," said…
(2025-02-02). Iran Can Launch Satellites for Other Countries: Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Praising Iran's maturity in manufacturing satellite carriers, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh raised the possibility of provision of services for other countries.
(2025-02-02). US strikes in Somalia killed 'key' ISIL figures, says regional government. aljazeera.com Strikes were carried out in north Somalia, where the Puntland Security Forces is carrying out operations against ISIL.
(2025-02-02). Real Madrid beaten by Espanyol after late Romero goal. aljazeera.com The LaLiga leaders upset by Carlos Romero's 85th minute strike that snatched victory for the relegation-battling hosts.
(2025-02-02). Medical plane carrying child and mother crashes in Philadelphia. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-02). Donald Trump Calls for the Annexation of Canada. Déjà Vu. General Douglas MacArthur Was to Bomb Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal and Quebec City. This Is No Joking Matter. globalresearch.ca First published on 12, 25, 2024 | Introduction : | January 20, 2025. The Inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. | As "Leader of the Free World", Donald Trump's twisted narrative is for Canada to join "MAGA America" and for …
(2025-02-02). (VIDEO) Who should get screened for cervical cancer, and when? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When it comes to healthcare screening, different healthcare guideline organizations may have different recommendations. The same is true for cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a persistent infection with high-risk strains of HPV. Routine screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths, and regular screenings are essential because early detection makes precancer treatment more effective. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing…
(2025-02-02). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic and American Hospital Dubai Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Healthcare and Medical Education in Dubai. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DUBAI — American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region. The announcement was made at Arab Health 2025, the healthcare industry's premier event being held in Dubai from Jan. 27-30, 2025, at the World Trade Centre. The strengthened relationship between American Hospital Dubai and Mayo…
(2025-02-02). Health Insurers Profit From Suffering, Not Care. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-02). RFK Jr Pressed on Whether He and Trump Will 'Cave to Big Pharma' on Medicare Drug Prices. defenddemocracy.press "Will you defend the law in the Inflation Reduction Act which already is negotiating prescription drug prices?" Sen. Bernie Sanders asked Kennedy during his second confirmation hearing. By Jake Johnson Jan 30, 2025 Senate Democrats and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Health …
(2025-02-02). Anche l'Italia a Davos per svendere la sanità. strategic-culture.su Non poteva mancare una rappresentanza dall'Italia all'annuale Forum Economico Mondiale, ove il gotha della finanza transnazionale si riunisce per decidere come soggiogare i popoli. | Segue nostro La cornice del WEF | Il Forum Economico Mondiale di Davos (World Economic Forum, WEF) è un incontro annuale che si tiene a Davos, una località sciistica nelle Alpi svizzere. Fondato nel 1971 dal professor Klaus Schwab, riunisce leader politici,…
(2025-02-02). Peruvian town opens Chinese-built mega port. america.cgtn.com 
Chancay is a small Peruvian town that has become the hub for South America's biggest Chinese-built mega port. | The deepwater facility can dock larger cargo ships than other ports in the region. It's strategically located in the center of South America's Pacific coast. | The town's mayor, Juan Alvarez, spoke to CGTN's Dan Collyns, who began by asking him how the town of 65,000 plans to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the mega port.
(2025-02-02). Rubio to arrive in El Salvador with a stick in hand. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is visiting in El Salvador with a stick in his hand or will he be accompanied by a carrot of conciliation, this is the question that several analysts are asking themselves today.
(2025-02-02). Inaugurada muestra expositiva Carteles en diálogo. radiohc.cu La Habana 2 Feb (RHC) El Centro Internacional de Prensa del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la Republica de Cuba acoge la muestra expositiva Carteles en Diálogo: Nuevas Narrativas.
(2025-02-02). Pueblo de Venezuela vota en primera Consulta Popular Nacional de 2025. radiohc.cu Caracas, 2 feb (RHC) El pueblo de Venezuela organizado en cinco mil 334 circuitos comunales votará hoy en cada comunidad en la primera Consulta Popular Nacional del 2025, nuevo paso en busca de la verdadera democracia.
(2025-02-02). Violencia sectaria en Siria ocasiona muerte de un científico y varios civiles (+Foto). radiohc.cu Damasco, 2 feb (RHC) Los actos de violencia de carácter sectario continúan en varias localidades sirias, tras la muerte de un científico y de varios civiles durante las últimas 24 horas, informaron este domingo.
(2025-02-02). 'DOGE-Affiliated Goons' Accused of Locking Career Civil Servants Out of Key Databases. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-02). Peace process stalls in between Colombia, ELN. america.cgtn.com 
Officials in Colombia say fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents this last week has left more than 52,000 displaced people, 32,000 trapped in their homes and 52 new homicides. | CGTN sat down with government Peace Advisor and Former head of the ELN, Carlos Velandia, to talk about the state of the Peace Process. | CGTN's Michelle Begue reports.
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Living kidney donation can start a chain reaction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've signed up on my driver's license to be an organ donor if I die. It's important to me. I've also considered being a living kidney donor. I don't personally know someone who needs a kidney, but I've seen billboards and other advertisements from people seeking a kidney donor. Does that have something to do with a donor chain? I am not sure how it works. I'm a little scared and not quite ready…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual procedure combines liver transplant, bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier to liver transplant. Dr. Julie Heimbach, director of the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Rochester, Minnesota, says that combining gastric sleeve surgery, a type of bariatric surgery with liver transplantation is effective in addressing both health issues. This dual procedure is especially helpful for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease….
(2025-02-02). Born from Taboo: The struggle of children born of incest in Acholi. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Until she was detached from paternal care, Jovia Laker (not her real name) realized she was not just fighting for parental love but also carrying the burdens handed down by traditions that had banished her to a life of rejection. When her birth was confirmed as the result of incest, her …
(2025-02-02). Así recibieron algunos panameños a Marco Rubio en su visita al centroamericano. cubadebate.cu Por su parte, organizaciones populares protagonizaron una vigilia en la Plaza 5 de Mayo, en las inmediaciones de la Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento), donde quemaron banderas norteamericanas y enarbolaron carteles con las figuras de Rubio y de Trump, a quienes catalogan como fascistas.
(2025-02-02). Israeli Soldiers Shoot 3 Palestinians, Assault a Journalist, in the West Bank. imemc.org 
| On Saturday, Israeli forces shot at least three Palestinians, including a child, assaulted a journalist, and injured other citizens, in various parts of the occupied West Bank. | Media sources said that occupation forces shot a 15-year-old child with live ammunition, on Saturday afternoon, while he was near the Ofer military prison, in Beitunia town, west of Ramallah in the central West Bank.
(2025-02-02). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca As the world simultaneously teeters on the brink of nuclear war in Central Asia, shatters any remaining sense of 'international justice' by taking no effective action to halt the televised genocide in Palestine (let alone the risk of a dramatically …
(2025-02-02). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). Cuba: Máximo líder sindical insiste en la discusión del plan anual de la economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 feb (RHC) El secretario general de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba, Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, insistió que el plan de la economía en centros laborales debe concentrarse en la búsqueda de soluciones a los problemas que enfrenta el país tanto materiales como financieros.
(2025-02-02). U.S. Secretary of State begins Central America visit with Panama. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Panama for talks with President Jose Raul Mulino. | His visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed that the United States will "take back" the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trading routes. | CGTN's Stephen Gibbs reports.
(2025-02-02). Could conflict in eastern DR Congo expand across region? aljazeera.com M23 rebels have taken control of regional capital and advance deeper into the east.
(2025-02-02). Rwandan-backed M23 advance into DR Congo threatens regional war. wsws.org M23 now controls nearly all of North Kivu and the province's vast mineral wealth—including tin (cassiterite), tantalum (coltan), tungsten (wolframite), and gold, which are critical for global electronics and industrial production. South Kivu is similarly rich in these resources and boasts fertile land in coffee, tea, quinine, and palm oil.
(2025-02-02). Challenge of the Congo. independent.co.ug 
How politics in Kinshasa combines with international power politics to undermine regional efforts for peace in DRC THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Once again, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on fire. This week, M23 rebels captured the strategic town of Goma and are now advancing on Bukavu. At an emergency session of the …
(2025-02-02). Over 40,000 captured FARDC, Wazalendo fighters sent for fresh training. independent.co.ug 
Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have sent over 40,000 captured troops from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and militia coalition to its camp in Rumangabo, Rutshuru territory in North Kivu province for fresh military training. The FARDC soldiers and militia coalition under their …
(2025-02-02). Protesters Blockade DNC Party Meeting. popularresistance.org Spurred on by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles that experts say were climate-change related, the activist group Climate Defiance held a protest on January 31 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C., against the Democratic National Committee (DNC), calling on it to get dirty fossil fuel money out of Democratic politics forever. | The protest started inside the resort's main atrium with a three-story banner drop from a hotel room that said, "Oil $$$ Out of the DNC." Dozens of protesters then marched around the hotel's ground floor, chanting, "Which side are you on?" and "We need…
(2025-02-02). Several factories inaugurated in important DPRK city. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Several factories were inaugurated today in the city of Kaesong, North Hwanghae Province, as part of the efforts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to develop industries following the 20àó10 policy.
(2025-02-02). Did Trump Executive Order Just Cripple US Regime Change Network? popularresistance.org Among the flurry of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in the first days of his administration, perhaps the most consequential to date is one titled, "reevaluating and realigning US foreign aid." | Under this order, a 90-day pause was instantly enforced on all US foreign development assistance across the globe — excepting, of course, the largest recipients of US aid in Israel and Egypt. For now, the order forbids the disbursement of federal funding for any "non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and contractors" charged with delivering US "aid" programs overseas.
(2025-02-02). US, UK were aware of Israel's plan for 'forced transfer' of Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt: Report. presstv.ir Historical documents from the British National Archives have revealed that the US and UK governments were informed of a clandestine Israeli plan more than 50 years ago, which aimed to facilitate the "forced transfer" of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to northern Egypt.
(2025-02-02). Israeli army calls on Lebanese not to return to homes in south 'until further notice'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel released from Gaza captivity ‚ñ WEST BANK: 16-year-old killed in IDF drone strike in Jenin ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon; IDF confirms strike in east Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-02). Arab countries reject attempt to displace Palestinians. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Palestinian Authority (PA), and the Arab League (AL) stressed in a joint statement on Saturday the rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. The statement was issued after a meeting in …
(2025-02-02). Sick and wounded children begin crossing from Gaza to Egypt. newarab.com 
A group of 50 sick and wounded The reopening of the Rafah crossing represents a significant breakthrough that bolsters the
(2025-02-02). Exclusive: US uses Egypt dam dispute to push Gaza expulsion plan. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party elected its Presidency (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was re-elected today as president of the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) of Ethiopia, at the closing day of its second congress.
(2025-02-02). Trump Bombs Somalia, Ceasefire Lie & Under Cover Of Fighting DEI Trump Rolls Out Deep State Agenda. 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 (2/1/25). 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
(2025-02-02). Kenya on high alert over Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya's Ministry of Health said on Friday it has intensified surveillance at all entry points across the country following an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in neighboring Uganda. "As a precautionary measure, surveillance systems have been enhanced in all counties and points of entry," Principal Secretary of the Ministry …
(2025-02-02). Thurs. Feb 6: U.S. Role in Regime Change — Libya, Iraq, Syria at 7pm ET — Webinar & In person. iacenter.org Date: Thursday, Feb 6 Time: 7 PM In Person: The New School, NYC, RSVP: bit.ly/tnspanel On Zoom: bit.ly/tnszoom What is regime change, and how has the US used it to target nations like Libya, Iraq, and Syria that resist Western dominance? This event will explore how sanctions, propaganda, and military intervention are wielded as tools of imperialism, plunging nations into chaos under the guise of "human rights" rhetoric. Join us to analyze the devastating consequences of US-led interventions and corporate media propaganda. Spread the word: www.instagram.com/p/DFbE4W7Sczl Questions? Email us at thenewschool…
(2025-02-02). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Libya's state oil firm looks to boost output, transparency. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Israel-Saudi normalization? Trump's Gaza proposal may be a ploy to benefit Riyadh. haaretz.com The main focus of the Trump administration ahead of its meeting with Netanyahu is to quickly advance normalization with Saudi Arabia, which it sees as the key to achieving its regional goals, primarily: Ousting Hamas and eliminating the Iranian nuclear program…
(2025-02-02). Trump and Netanyahu expected to announce development in Saudi normalization talks. haaretz.com The main focus of the Trump administration ahead of its meeting with Netanyahu is to quickly advance normalization with Saudi Arabia, which it sees as the key to achieving its regional goals, primarily: Ousting Hamas and eliminating the Iranian nuclear program…
(2025-02-02). Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. aljazeera.com Republican US president imposes 25 percent on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent on all imports from China.
(2025-02-02). Czech Republic: Women who are covid vaccinated are 66% less likely to give birth. expose-news.com Data from the Czech Republic shows that covid vaccinated women are 66% less likely to give birth compared to unvaccinated women. During 2023, even though only about a third of Czech women …
(2025-02-02). Dominicans return from U.S. for fear of mass deportation. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Leandra Rojas, who decided to return voluntarily to the Dominican Republic due to fear of the new U.S. immigration policy, said that life in that country is very difficult, Diario Libre reported today.
(2025-02-02). Northern Cyprus to scrap double jeopardy conscription. newarab.com 
Authorities in the Turkish Republic of This refers to the requirement for Turkish Cypriot men living in Turkey, who are also Turkish citizens, to complete military service both in A bill drafted by National Unit…
(2025-02-02). South Orange Maplewood Remembrance for Hind Rajab Murdered in the US Israel Genocide Year Ago Today Feb 2. fightbackbetter.com 
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(2025-02-02). Israel Kills Palestinian in Southern Gaza as Rafah Crossing Opens. imemc.org 
A Palestinian citizen was killed on Sunday evening by Israeli occupation forces' gunfire in Al-Shawka town, east of Rafah city, in the southern Gaza Strip. Wafa news reported that Salah Musa Al-Sufi was killed by the occupation forces in the town of Al-Shawka. No further details were available, but Palestinians in Rafah report the ongoing …
(2025-02-02). Occupation Forces Assassinate Two Palestinians Near Jenin. imemc.org 
The Israeli army assassinated two Palestinian young men and injured others, on Saturday, after targeting their vehicle in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Minister Amongi shifts goal post from Oyam to Lira city. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Betty Amongi, the Gender, Labor, and Social Development Minister, has officially registered as a voter in Lira City East Division, marking the beginning of her quest for the City Woman parliamentary seat. Amongi, who serves as the incumbent Oyam South Parliamentary seat was accompanied by her husband and the Uganda …
(2025-02-02). Return marches continue in southern Lebanon despite Israeli fire. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The burial of His Eminence Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah will take place in the capital, Beirut, while Martyr Sayyed Hashem will be buried in his hometown of Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr, south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The return of Lebanese people to the southern villages reflects a popular liberation stance, a noble commitment to reclaim the land. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). IRGC's Onshore Missile Facility Comes into Operation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy unveiled a new underground missile facility in Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
(2025-02-02). Italy reports 750,000 fewer young people than a decade ago. plenglish.com In 2014, Italy had 12.8 million young people in this age group, while ten years later their number has fallen to around 12.1 million, according to a study by the Research Centre of the General Confederation of Italian Artisans (CGIA), that also brings together entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. | The decline in the youth population over the decade reached 5.8% and mainly affected the southern regions of the country, where it reached an alarming 14.7 percentage points, with the most serious situation in the provinces of South Sardinia, Oristano and Isernia, where it reached 25.4, 23.4 and…
(2025-02-02). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Iraq to repatriate all IS-linked nationals from al-Hol by 2027. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government and the UN have agreed to repatriate all families linked to Ali Abbas, spokesperson for the migration ministry, announced the recent return of 81 more Iraqi families from al-Hol camp to al-Jada camp in southern Mosul, northern Iraq. | "Since 2021, more than 2,600 Iraqi families have been repatriated
(2025-02-02). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-02). At least 56 killed as fighting grips Sudan's capital Khartoum. newarab.com 
Artillery shelling and air strikes killed at least 56 people across greater Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary
(2025-02-02). Tanzania attracts record 5.36 million tourists in 2024. independent.co.ug 
üî¥ üáπüáøTANZANIA tourism figures ‚ö™ 5.36 million tourists in 2024 ‚ö™ 3.22 million domestic tourists | 2.14 million international ‚ö™ Generated $4 billion ‚ö™ TARGET $6billion by December 2025 DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania hosted 5.36 million tourists in 2024, a record high and breaking its target of attracting 5 million tourists by 2025, …
(2025-02-02). øCuáles son las consecuencias para Estados Unidos de la guerra arancelaria de Trump? cubadebate.cu Sin embargo, un arancel adicional del 10 % sobre China contraería el PIB de la economía estadounidense en 55.000 millones de dólares durante el segundo mandato de la Administración Trump, suponiendo que Pekín tome represalias arancelarias, según un análisis de Warwick McKibbin.
(2025-02-02). UECCC initiates ORIO mini hydropower project to enhance rural electrification. independent.co.ug 
Mitooma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC), the Government of Uganda has officially launched the ORIO mini hydropower project in Western Uganda. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Rwakitandara Playground in Mitooma District, marks a …
(2025-02-02). Akena slams NRM gov't over collapse of cooperative societies. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | Jimmy Akena Obote, the Uganda People's Congress party (UPC) president has slammed the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government led by President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for allegedly deliberately killing cooperative societies that played key roles in community empowerment. Speaking to Journalists in Gulu City on Friday, Akena boasted that the UPC …
(2025-02-02). PLE: 15 Luwero headteachers in trouble over poor performance. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fifteen headteachers in Luwero district are in trouble over the poor performance of their schools in Primary Leaving Examinations. According to the PLE results for Luwero, 1085 (6.8%) candidates failed and 288 (1.8%) candidates didn't turn up to sit examinations out of 16162 candidates that registered in 2024. About …
(2025-02-02). PLE: Muyingo calls for investigation into failures, withheld results. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, has called for a thorough investigation into the significant failures recorded in Luwero District during the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E). The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the 2024 P.L.E results on January 23, 2025. The results …
(2025-02-02). Religious leaders banned from partisan politics ahead of 2026 General Elections. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Julius Caesar Nina Otim, the Bishop of the Diocese of West Lango, has issued a stern warning ahead of the 2026 general polls, banning religious leaders from engaging in partisan politics. Bishop Nina addressed Heads of Laity drawn from all Parishes and Archdeaconries within the Diocese of West …
(2025-02-02). Uganda reaffirms commitment to wetland conservation amid progress. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | As the world prepares to mark World Wetlands Day Sunday, Uganda is reaffirming its commitment to wetland conservation, citing progress in its restoration efforts. In a statement issued before the day, the Ugandan Ministry of Water and Environment announced that the country will commemorate the day under the theme, "Conserving …
(2025-02-02). QR codes to track performance of health workers in hospitals. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has urged Ugandans to use the client satisfaction initiative in which they can use Quick Response (QR) codes to report errant health workers. Following recent complaints of absentee health workers and run-down medical equipment at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital which the public blamed for …
(2025-02-01). Nations Launch Legal Action Against Israel At The Hague. popularresistance.org Nine nations are set to meet today, January 31, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands, launching The Hague Group with the goal of holding Israel accountable for its alleged violations of international law in the Gaza Strip. The nations aim to announce coordinated legal, economic, and diplomatic measures as part of their commitment to uphold Palestinian rights. | The historic meeting, convened by the Progressive International, will bring together representatives from Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa.
(2025-02-01). Ethiopia: Defend and strengthen the human rights movement against erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Agasint Torture (OMCT), under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
23 January 2025. The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern (…) | – |
(2025-02-01). Nine countries form 'Hague group' on Gaza; Belize joins genocide case. presstv.ir The Central American country of Belize has filed a declaration to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(2025-02-01). Journalists covering eastern DRC conflict face death threats, censorship. CPJ Africa Program Staff
(2025-02-01). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-02-01). Africa CDC: Conflict in eastern DRC hampers Mpox fight. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the worsening humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hampers the fight against the spread of Mpox in the region. The number of mpox cases reported in Africa this year has surpassed 9,959, …
(2025-02-01). Resource Nationalism… Can the Global Green Transition See Africa Getting a Better Deal? orinocotribune.com By Cyril Zenda — Jan 31, 2025 | An increasing number of African countries are moving toward demanding more from their mineral resource wealth. | In December, reports from Niger revealed that the country's military authorities that seized power in July 2023 had
(2025-02-01). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). From Impact to Inspiration: How EACOP revived Kabajjo Memorial Junior School. independent.co.ug 
Sembabule, Uganda | TH INDEPENDENT | In the rural heart of Sembabule District lies Kabajjo Memorial Junior School, a small institution that has recently become a beacon of hope and progress in the district. The school's transformation in 2024, courtesy of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, tells an inspiring story of resilience, …
(2025-02-01). EE.UU. no descarta ataques militares contra cárteles mexicanos en territorio de México, dice secretario de Defensa. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, no descartó el viernes la posibilidad de que su país lleve a cabo ataques militares contra cárteles mexicanos dentro de México. Durante una entrevista con Fox News, Hegseth respondió a preguntas sobre si tiene autorización para perseguir a los cárteles en México o en otras regiones.
(2025-02-01). US sends military reinforcements by land and air to Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The forces of the International Coalition, led by the United States, sent military reinforcements by land and air, to their illegal bases in the northeast of this nation. According to local activists, a military plane carrying a load of weapons, and logistical and medical materials landed at the Kherab Al-Khir airbase in the Remelan area, north of Hasakeh province, some 600 kilometers northeast of the capital. The aircraft was protected by a fighter plane and a US helicopter.
(2025-02-01). Royal Jordanian resumes flights to Damascus after 13-year halt. newarab.com 
Royal Jordanian on Friday became The flag carrier made its first trip from Amman to Damascus in 13 years on Friday, and announced it would initially operate four flights a week. | "The company plans to increase flights to one a day next April," Royal Jordanian CEO Samer Al-Majali said, according to a statement. | International flights from Damascus airport resumed…
(2025-02-01). Israel paved way for Gaza genocide by destroying healthcare system: Surgeon. presstv.ir British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sitta says the Israeli military's destruction of Gaza healthcare system paved way for genocide in the besieged coastal territory.
(2025-02-01). Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians. aljazeera.com Buses carrying Palestinian prisoners reach Ramallah and Gaza's Khan Younis after Hamas transfers three Israeli captives.
(2025-02-01). Israel libera a 183 prisioneros palestinos en cuarto intercambio bajo tregua con Hamás. cubadebate.cu Israel liberó este sábado a 183 prisioneros palestinos como parte del cuarto intercambio de prisioneros por rehenes bajo el acuerdo de tregua vigente con Hamás, según confirmaron fuentes palestinas. De acuerdo con Abdullah Zaghari, jefe del Club de Prisioneros Palestinos, las autoridades israelíes entregaron a los excarcelados al Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja.
(2025-02-01). USDA Inspector General Who Refused To Leave Post Escorted From Office. popularresistance.org Last Friday, President Donald Trump purged several agencies of their inspectors general, demanding that at least 17 people in the role immediately turn in their work laptops and ID badges. One of those IGs, Phyllis Fong at the US Department of Agriculture, decided not to leave, believing the order to be illegal. According to a report from Reuters, she was escorted from the building today by security. | Fong is a 22-year veteran of the inspector general office with the USDA. And while that multi-decade career is probably in part why the Trump administration axed her (something something swamp, something something…
(2025-02-01). UAW strike threat defeats Stellantis job cuts. workers.org 
After the powerful auto strike in 2023, the United Auto Workers won a commitment from Stellantis (formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot) to reopen a closed plant in Belvedere, Illinois, by 2027. However, Stellantis, under the direction of CEO Carlos Tavares, reneged on its commitment . . . |
(2025-02-01). Air ambulance carrying child, 5 others crashes in US city of Philadelphia. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-01). Dozens of soldiers, fighters killed in Baloch separatist attack in Pakistan. aljazeera.com Fighters reportedly fire at a vehicle carrying Frontier Corps paramilitaries trying to dismantle a roadblock.
(2025-02-01). Prosecutor considers a success dialogue between Maduro and Grenell. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, considered the dialogue between President Nicolás Maduro and the special envoy of the United States Government, Richard Grenell, a triumph of the Bolivarian Diplomacy, it was announced today.
(2025-02-01). Venezuela: Fiscal General considera triunfo diálogo de Nicolás Maduro con enviado estadounidense. radiohc.cu Caracas, 1 feb (RHC) El fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, consideró un triunfo de la Diplomacia Bolivariana el diálogo entre el presidente Nicolás Maduro y el enviado especial del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, Richard Grenell.
(2025-02-01). (VIDEO) Who should get screened for cervical cancer, and when? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When it comes to healthcare screening, different healthcare guideline organizations may have different recommendations. The same is true for cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a persistent infection with high-risk strains of HPV. Routine screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths, and regular screenings are essential because early detection makes precancer treatment more effective. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing…
(2025-02-01). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic and American Hospital Dubai Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Healthcare and Medical Education in Dubai. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DUBAI — American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region. The announcement was made at Arab Health 2025, the healthcare industry's premier event being held in Dubai from Jan. 27-30, 2025, at the World Trade Centre. The strengthened relationship between American Hospital Dubai and Mayo…
(2025-02-01). Trump's Special Envoy Meets President Maduro in Caracas (+US Prisoners Released). orinocotribune.com 
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(2025-02-01). Presidente de Venezuela presentó plan Agenda Cero a enviado del gobierno estadounidense. radiohc.cu Caracas 1 feb (RHC) El presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros planteó la construcción de la Agenda Cero para un nuevo comienzo en las relaciones bilaterales a Richard Grenell, representante del presidente de Estados Unidos.
(2025-02-01). Mass deportations could diminish essential workforce in U.S. america.cgtn.com 
While mass deportations from the U.S. cause fear in migrant communities, many are worried they could also lead to a decline in the workforce carrying out jobs that are considered essential. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan spoke with people in San Diego about the potential economic impact.
(2025-02-01). Cuba expands access to tourist rental vehicles. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) A reduction in the length of time a driver's license is required for clients who rent cars for tourism in Cuba came into force today to expand access to that service, a source announced.
(2025-02-01). Asociación cubana en Italia realizó jornada en homenaje a José Martí (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Roma, 1 feb (RHC) La asociación Para un Príncipe Enano, de cubanos residentes en Italia, realizó una jornada cultural con artistas de ambos países en homenaje al héroe nacional del país caribeño, José Martí, en el aniversario 172 de su natalicio.
(2025-02-01). Russia will dictate how and when the Ukraine war ends. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess why Western ideas as to how the Ukraine war will end are futile given Russia holds all the cards.
(2025-02-01). Musk's DOGE Accused of Seizing Sole Control of Essential Federal Databases. truthout.org Reporting Friday that aides to Elon Musk — the billionaire backer of Republican President Donald Trump who runs the Department of Government Efficiency — locked career civil servants out of computer systems containing the personal data of millions of federal employees raised alarms among observers who said the move is consistent with the administration's efforts to assert authoritarian control… |
(2025-02-01). "We are just numbers around here": BNSF railroaders denounce "slave labor" attendance policy. wsws.org BNSF, one of the six Class I freight rail carriers, has unilaterally amended its already hated attendance policy to further dictate the schedules of train operators, incentivize overwork, and more easily terminate workers.
(2025-02-01). Medevac jet crashes in Philadelphia, killing 7. america.cgtn.com 
For the second time in 48 hours a horrific aviation disaster has taken place in the United States, this time involving a crash in NE Philadelphia. All six on board the plane were killed, including a pediatric patient. At least one person on the ground was also killed in the crash, with 19 others injured. | CGTN's Karina Mitchell is in Philadelphia with the latest.
(2025-02-01). Europe's car industry is collapsing due to the European Union's "green" agenda; von der Leyen says she wants to reach the "net zero" targets faster. expose-news.com Europe's car industry is collapsing, primarily because of the European Commission's "green" agenda and arrogance in failing to admit it is making a "mistake" going down this path. As if she is …
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Living kidney donation can start a chain reaction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've signed up on my driver's license to be an organ donor if I die. It's important to me. I've also considered being a living kidney donor. I don't personally know someone who needs a kidney, but I've seen billboards and other advertisements from people seeking a kidney donor. Does that have something to do with a donor chain? I am not sure how it works. I'm a little scared and not quite ready…
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual procedure combines liver transplant, bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier to liver transplant. Dr. Julie Heimbach, director of the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Rochester, Minnesota, says that combining gastric sleeve surgery, a type of bariatric surgery with liver transplantation is effective in addressing both health issues. This dual procedure is especially helpful for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease….
(2025-02-01). Palestinian detainees released as 50 patients cross into Egypt. newarab.com Hamas freed three Three buses carrying The prisoners, dress…
(2025-02-01). Militants execute dozen civilians in Syria's Shia-populated village. presstv.ir Unknown militants have shot and killed nearly a dozen civilians at a Shia-populated village in Syria's central province of Hama.
(2025-02-01). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-02-01). Israeli Forces Shoot Two Children in Ramallah, Injure Citizens Near Nablus. imemc.org 
| Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinian children, on Friday, in the village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah in the central West Bank. Occupation forces injured several citizens in Beita town, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank.
(2025-02-01). Morocco says foiled terror plot on security sites, 4 arrested. newarab.com 
Moroccan Habboub Cherkaoui, head of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations, said in a press conference in Sale that the operation had prevented a "dangerous terrorist plot".
(2025-02-01). Cobalt and anti-blackness: the war DR Congo can't escape. newarab.com 
One of the worst humanitarian crises is unfolding in the Perched on the border with Rwanda a…
(2025-02-01). UN: Both sides of Congo civil war commit executions, rapes. presstv.ir The UN has reported that both sides of the Congo civil war have committed mass executions and rapes.
(2025-02-01). WHO, UN Report: 700 killed during Goma City capture. independent.co.ug 
Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Assessments conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and partner organizations have reported that 700 people were killed during the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels' insurgency in Goma City, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the UN and WHO, the people were …
(2025-02-01). WHO, UN Report: 700 Killed During Goma City Capture. plusnews.ug 
Assessments conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and partner organizations have reported that 700 people were killed during the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels' insurgency in Goma City, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the UN and WHO, the people were killed during fierce fighting between M23 …
(2025-02-01). The fight against fascism requires a fight against capitalism and war! wsws.org Having twice voted with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in favor of a brutal policy of sealing the borders against refugees, the conservative Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and Free Democratic Party (FDP) parliamentary groups in the Bundestag are prepared to accept the far-right party as a government partner.
(2025-02-01). University of Michigan bans pro-Palestinian student group as part of escalating assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at UM denounces the ban on Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, the local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, and demands that it be immediately lifted and SAFE be allowed to function freely as a student organization on campus.
(2025-02-01). Democrazia e sovranità : i pilastri del processo elettorale bielorusso. strategic-culture.su Gli osservatori internazionali hanno testimoniato quanto fosse democratico ed equo il processo elettorale in Bielorussia. | Segue nostro Le recenti elezioni presidenziali in Bielorussia hanno dimostrato ancora una volta la tenuta del sistema politico del Paese e la fiducia che i cittadini ripongono nella loro leadership. Nonostante le consuete critiche dei governi e dei media occidentali, il processo elettorale si è svolto in modo traspa…
(2025-02-01). Behind the scenes of the plan to deport Palestinians. iacenter.org January 30, 2025 By Fouad Baker The following article was submitted on Jan. 29, 2025, by Fouad Baker, a Palestinian politician and human rights activist. The article was lightly edited. The Trump plan to deport the Palestinian people from Gaza and the West Bank cannot be viewed in the same way as his rhetoric about purchasing Greenland from Denmark, merging Canada with the United States or controlling the Panama Canal and the Gulf of Mexico. The plan to deport Palestinians is presented with high seriousness, and preparations for it are taking place behind the scenes to move the residents of Gaza to Egypt and from…
(2025-02-01). After 484 days in Gaza, former hostages Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel arrive in Israel. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel released from Gaza captivity ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon; IDF confirms strike in east Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-01). UNRWA chief calls claims hostages held in its facilities 'deeply disturbing,' 'shocking'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas set to be released from captivity on Saturday ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-01). Palestinian patients enter Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after nine months. aljazeera.com Gaza's Health Ministry says group of 50 patients and their attendants are in Egypt for medical treatment abroad.
(2025-02-01). Sick and wounded children begin crossing from Gaza to Egypt. newarab.com A group of 50 sick and wounded The reopening of the Rafah crossing represents a significant breakthrough that bolsters the
(2025-02-01). Arab nations reject Trump's displacement plan for Gaza. presstv.ir Arab foreign ministers oppose US President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from their territories to Egypt and Jordan.
(2025-02-01). 'Saudi wants Salah': Riyadh minister pushes for 'Egyptian King'. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has made its most significant statement yet regarding its In an interview on
(2025-02-01). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). Libya's state oil firm looks to boost output, transparency. newarab.com
(2025-02-01). Slander and Racists and Unholy Rescindments Oh My. commondreams.org 
WTF. In just ten dystopian days, in the name of restoring America to a mythical white guy greatness, a blundering, vengeful, rabidly unfit oompa-loompa has tried to shut down the government, strong-arm the economy, whitewash culture, roll back civil rights, and in a ghastly flourish pass the buck on a fatal crash by luridly scapegoating imagined "others": Look! Over there! A blind, black, dwarf female air traffic controller! Grim fact: "What a horrible, pathetic little man." | Like a malignant, unstrung kid with zero impulse control blithely toying with a live grenade, the Orange Oaf (OOF) has unleashed chaos…
(2025-02-01). Hakim Ziyech eyes Morocco's Raja after leaving Everton for Qatar. newarab.com 
Moroccan star The forward player recently completed his transfer to the Qatari team within the current mid-season transfer window. | But the 31-year-old could make a final move to Morocco, with Raja Casablanca as the most likely destination before retiring, sources close to the footballer's representatives told The New Arab. | Transfer expert Micky Jnr…
(2025-02-01). Iranian Administration Renews Allegiance to Imam Khomeini's Aspirations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's president and his cabinet members visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Saturday to reaffirm allegiance to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic during the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution's victory.
(2025-02-01). Students Shut Down Pro-ICE Neo-Nazi Demonstration on ASU Campus. itsgoingdown.org 
On Wednesday, January 31st, up to a thousand students and community members mobilized against four neo-Nazis involved in College Republicans United, a group known for sponsoring numerous events featuring white supremacists. Students linked arms and stood in front of the neo-Nazis, who had set up a table and were encouraging students to report undocumented people…
(2025-02-01). A Forged Viral Post Has Made Pro-Palestine Students in Missouri Live in Fear. truthout.org It's been an unjust start to 2025 for members of University of Missouri's Students for Justice in Palestine (MSJP). On New Year's Day, another group on campus, the Mizzou College Republicans, spread a fabricated image, purported to be from MSJP, in a social media post online. The image falsely claimed to be a screenshot of a statement from MSJP celebrating Shamsud-Din Jabbar… |
(2025-02-01). Northern Cyprus to scrap double jeopardy conscription. newarab.com Authorities in the Turkish Republic of This refers to the requirement for Turkish Cypriot men living in Turkey, who are also Turkish citizens, to complete military service both in A bill drafted by National Unit…
(2025-02-01). Third Prisoner Exchange Takes Place Amid Israeli Condemnation. popularresistance.org The handover of three Israeli captives and five Thai nationals to the Red Cross began today in Gaza following the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, marking the third batch of captives to be handed over since the ceasefire took effect on January 19. In accordance with the terms of the deal, the Israeli captives were exchanged for over 110 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, including those sentenced to life in prison or serving long sentences. | The handover took place today in two different locations — in Jabalia in north Gaza, and Khan Younis in the south. The Israeli captives were Agam B…
(2025-02-01). People Of Southern Lebanon Defy Zionist Invaders And Return Home. popularresistance.org The people of southern Lebanon did not wait long before deciding to return to their towns and villages devastated by Israeli assaults, after the 60-day deadline set for the complete withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from the area expired at 4: 00 am on January 26, 2025. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced that the Zionist occupation forces would not meet the deadline set for their withdrawal from southern Lebanon, in a breach of the terms of the ceasefire agreement that ended the war, further exposing "Israel's" aggressive and expansionist nature.
(2025-02-01). Israeli Forces Invade a Wedding Hall, Open Fire at a Vehicle, in Hebron. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli forces stormed a wedding hall in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, detaining the groom, and opened fire at a vehicle, north of the city, detaining the occupants. | WAFA correspondent reported that occupation forces opened fire towards a civilian vehicle, on Friday night, while it was travelling on the Halhul Bridge, north of Hebron, and detained an unknown number of citizens.
(2025-02-01). IRGC Navy unveils new underground missile base in southern Iran. presstv.ir IRGC Navy unveils a new underground missile base in southern Iran, which houses cruise missiles with the capability of countering enemy destroyers' electronic warfare.
(2025-02-01). 'Beautiful board': How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling. aljazeera.com The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it's known as the Chess Village of India.
(2025-02-01). 'Beautiful board': How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling. aljazeera.com The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it's known as the Chess Village of India.
(2025-02-01). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Tamil Nadu public transport workers hold state-wide protest; Bangladeshi tannery workers strike over poverty wages; Australia: Dnata ground workers walkout for higher pay at four airports; New South Wales Snowy Hydro workers ban work in dangerous tunnels…
(2025-02-01). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). Sudan army says retakes key southern city from paramilitaries. newarab.com 
(2025-02-01). Killing The Great Barrier Reef. pressenza.com The Great Barrier Reef has been seriously damaged by too much ocean heat. According to the University of Sydney: The damage is at catastrophic levels. And, as stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the southern region suffered the highest thermal stress ever recorded since satellite surveyance started in 1985. Only 3% of surveyed reefs were not bleached. | Corals can recover. if given a fighting chance. NOAA says: "Only the strongest and fastest actions to decrease global greenhouse gas emissions will reduce the risks of thermal stress on the Reef." Well, if history is a guide, don'
(2025-02-01). UN 'alarmed' at reported executions of civilians in Sudan. newarab.com 
The UN rights chief said Friday that he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of summary executions of civilians in "Deliberately taking the life of a civilian or anyone not or no longer directly taking part in hostilities is a war crime," Volker Turk said in a statement. |
(2025-02-01). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-01). EBOLA: Six health workers isolated at Saidina Hospital. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six health workers have been directed to undergo isolation and two units closed at Saidina Abubaker Islamic Hospital in Wakiso district. On Thursday, the Ministry of Health announced the outbreak of the Ebola Sudan virus after a 32-year-old male nurse, an employee of Mulago National Referral Hospital died. Initially, …
(2025-02-01). Sudan RSF chief admits setbacks, vows to expel army. newarab.com 
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(2025-02-01). Kabaziguruka: Supreme Court judgement a win for all Ugandans. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Nakawa MP, Michael Kabaziguruka, has said that the Supreme Court judgement is a win for all Ugandans. In 2016, Kabaziguruka was arrested and charged in the General Court Martial for crimes related to illegal possession of firearms and conspiring against the security of the defence forces. He challenged …
(2025-02-01). Supreme Court recommendations for military court reforms. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has proposed eight significant recommendations to the Executive and Parliament, aiming to reform the military court system in Uganda. The reforms arise from a long-awaited judgment in the unsuccessful appeal filed by Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, seeking to maintain the trial …
(2025-02-01). Verbatim: Museveni on Supreme Court ruling. independent.co.ug 
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. I have just come back from wonderful inspection trips for wealth creation in Busoga and Lango. It is wonderful to see our village People waking up and using the Sh. 1million of PDM and the Emyooga money to join the money economy with ekibaro (cura, aimar, otita). However, on …
(2025-02-01). CHRIS MAGEZI: UPDF will not release Besigye. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hours after the Supreme Court pronounced itself on military courts, colonel Chris Magezi, Military Assistant in charge of Public Relations of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has tweeted on his X account what he said was an Official Statement from UPDF, defying the rulings. (click to read @ChrisOMagezi posts) At …
(2025-02-01). Let's protect our wetlands for posterity. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | KEN MWATHE | On 2nd February every year, the world celebrates World Wetlands Day to raise awareness about conservation of wetlands and spotlight their value. This year's campaign theme is Protecting wetlands for our common future highlighting the critical role of these ecosystems, and the need to protect them. Although they …
(2025-02-01). KACITA wants total review of Digital Number Plates project. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has asked the government to review the process of issuing digital number plates. Through the Ministry of Works and Transport together with the Ministry of Security, in 2023 the government embarked on a 10-year deal to install digital tracking chips in all automobile …
(2025-02-01). Uganda Baati, Crestanks discuss strategic partnership for rainwater harvesting. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to strengthen stakeholder relations and promote sustainable water solutions, Uganda Baati Limited held a strategic meeting with Ajay Jain, general manager of Crestanks Limited, at the company's head offices on Jan.29. The discussions focused on forming a strategic partnership aimed at raising awareness and providing complete rainwater …
(2025-02-01). Museveni appoints Ruhakana Rugunda Special Envoy for Afro Arab Youth Council fundraising. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | In a notable milestone for the Afro Arab Youth Council (AAYC), President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda as the Special Envoy to lead fundraising efforts for the construction of the AAYC headquarters in Nakawuka, Kampala. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting at State House, …
(2025-02-01). Balaam Hails Museveni For UPDF's Revolutionary Legacy. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of State for Youth and Children's Affairs Hon. Balaam Barugahara has expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his vision in establishing the National Resistance Army (NRA), now Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) in 1981. He credited the NRA for leading a revolutionary struggle that pacified Uganda, which …