(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). 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). 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). 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 
Sudan's The
(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 …
(2025-01-31). Journalists covering eastern DRC conflict face death threats, censorship. CPJ Africa Program Staff
(2025-01-31). DR Congo crisis not just regional concern, 'but global responsibility,' says UN official. independent.co.ug 
PETER KENNY | ALL AFRICA.COM | The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is "not just a regional concern but a global responsibility," a UN spokesperson has said. Matthew Saltmarsh, global spokesperson for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), said at a press conference the situation in the DRC is deteriorating, with nearly …
(2025-01-31). Settler Colonialism: "It Ends With Us" in Palestine and Israel. counterpunch.org 
Israel tried to operate settler colonialism on the pattern of earlier European settler colonialisms established around the world. That effort linked to me indirectly in a remarkably personal way. Without grasping why, I chose to participate in a program for Harvard and Radcliffe undergraduates that took 20 of us to East Africa in the early 1960s as volunteers for a summer of teaching. I began to learn there what settler colonialism meant. Further studies grew into my doctoral dissertation later at Yale based on research in the records of London's Colonial Office and the British Museum. My resulting book, The Econ…
(2025-01-31). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-31). South African poultry sector aims to boost exports. tvbrics.com 
The poultry sector remains a vital component of South Africa's agricultural landscape…
(2025-01-31). With France's military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power? aljazeera.com The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France's treasury continue to have big effects.
(2025-01-31). Eskom issues load shedding 'high risk' alert. sanews.gov.za Eskom issues load shedding 'high risk' alert | Eskom has issued an alert for a high risk of load shedding "at short notice". | The power utility has not implemented rolling black outs for at least 10 months owing to the implementation of the Energy Action Plan and Generation Recovery Plan. | Eskom Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane, explained that there had been several breakdowns over the past week which may result in Stage 4 load shedding over the weekend. | "This is a potentially temporary setback. Load shedding is largely behind us due to the structural improvements in our generation fleet. However, over the…
(2025-01-31). BRICS+ and G20: Competing or Collaborating for Global South. pressenza.com South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa heads G20, an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union, while Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva chairs BRICS+, an association made of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa with four new members and 13 partner states in a category mostly from developing countries. At a quick glance, the G20 and BRICS+ are respectively chaired this year 2025 by South Africa and Brazil, both BRICS+ members, which makes it distinctively important development for the changing geopolitical world. In 2025, G20 and BRICS+ agenda features a…
(2025-01-31). Drone technology boosts border security over festive season. sanews.gov.za Drone technology boosts border security over festive season | The use of drone technology has boosted South Africa's border security efforts, with operations at ports of entry this festive season having been improved as a result. | Speaking at a briefing on Friday on the Border Management Authority (BMA) festive season operations, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber said the use of drones at five ports of entry on a pilot basis made an immediate and visible impact. | Schreiber said the piloting of new technology, including drones and body cameras, has demonstrated the power of digital transformation to secure…
(2025-01-31). Recalibration or Retreat? Russia's shifting Africa strategy. responsiblestatecraft.org 
After a whirlwind two-year expansion into the Sahel, 2024 saw a number of setbacks for Russian military operations. The Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner Group's
(2025-01-31). Local designers to shine at SONA. sanews.gov.za Local designers to shine at SONA | The spotlight will shine on South African fashion designers at this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA). | While the all-important address is a platform for the President to outline the vision for South Africa for the year ahead, SONA also presents an opportunity to showcase local talent in the fashion industry. | Invited guests and dignitaries dress to the nines to honour the auspicious occasion, with many choosing to dress in locally designed garments. | Proudly South African, the country's official 'buy local' advocacy organisation, is leveraging this important moment…
(2025-01-31). Mashatile extends heartfelt condolences to families of fallen SANDF soldiers in Congo. sanews.gov.za Mashatile extends heartfelt condolences to families of fallen SANDF soldiers in Congo | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in expressing his deepest condolences to the families of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who recently lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | "These brave soldiers were dedicated to their mission and committed to contributing to peace and stability in the DRC. We also call upon His Holiness to pray for peace and stability in the DRC and Africa as a whole," Mashatile said on Thursday. | The Deputy President was speak…
(2025-01-31). Winde hands over George building collapse report to the police. sanews.gov.za Winde hands over George building collapse report to the police | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has officially handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) a report detailing the structural engineering findings of the George building collapse. | Winde handed over the report on Thursday to the province's Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile, and the lead investigator from SAPS, Captain Johan de Lange. | The Western Cape Government (WCG) commissioned an independent investigation into the building collapse in George on 6 May 2024. | The incident, which occurred while the building w…
(2025-01-31). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-01-31). Electricity and Energy Ministry notes NERSA electricity tariff decision. sanews.gov.za Electricity and Energy Ministry notes NERSA electricity tariff decision | The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has expressed its confidence in the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) — highlighting the regulator's ability to maintain "independence and integrity" while balancing the diverse interests involved in electricity tariff decisions. | This following NERSA's announcement of its decision on Eskom's Sixth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD6) revenue application for the 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years. | The regulator approved a 12.74% price hike for electricity starting a…
(2025-01-31). NERSA approves Eskom electricity price hike. sanews.gov.za NERSA approves Eskom electricity price hike | South African consumers will have to brace for another blow to their cost of living, as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved a 12.74% electricity price hike for Eskom, set to take effect in the next financial year. | The regulator has also approved further hikes of 5.36% for 2026/27 and a further increase of 6.19% for the 2027/28 financial year. | The decision comes as part of Eskom's Sixth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD6) revenue application for the 2025/26, 2026/27, and 2027/28 financial years, which was announced on Thursday afte…
(2025-01-31). Conserving crop diversity key to food security. sanews.gov.za Conserving crop diversity key to food security | Millions of farmers across Africa play a crucial role in preserving crop diversity by cultivating traditional crop varieties, saving seeds for the next planting season, and exchanging seeds with neighbours and other farmers. | This practice is essential for safeguarding crop production and ensuring food security, as the population continues to grow. | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen in a statement said farmers have long been the stewards of crop diversity, helping to secure food production and improve crop yields. | "Farmers have not always been formally reco…
(2025-01-31). 2024 tax year: General increase in compliance. sanews.gov.za 2024 tax year: General increase in compliance | Preliminary figures for the 2024 tax year show a general increase in compliance for provisional taxpayers and trusts filing their annual Income Tax Returns. | "Since the opening of the filing season, 543 252 provisional taxpayers had filed their annual Income Tax Returns for the 2024 tax year. This is 4.76% up from the 517 356 in the 2023 tax year," the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said on Friday. | Additionally, taxpayers also filed returns that were outstanding from prior tax years. | In total, 162 690 provisional taxpayers filed returns for the previous…
(2025-01-31). Government launches project for proper disposal of old electronic devices. sanews.gov.za Government launches project for proper disposal of old electronic devices | In response to the challenge of waste management, government is providing households in Mpumalanga with easy access to recycling facilities, and offering guidance on how to properly separate and dispose of their old electronic devices. | "The increasing number of electronic devices being used without a proper system for disposal has led to the accumulation of waste that harms our environment and contaminates water and soil," Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, said on Friday. | Addressing a service…
(2025-01-31). SA's economy on recovery trajectory. sanews.gov.za SA's economy on recovery trajectory | South Africa's economic growth prospects are poised to recover in 2025 following a lacklustre economic performance for the past two years. | According to an economic and financial assessments by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) output growth is expected to accelerate from an estimated 0.8 percent in 2024 to 1.5 percent in 2025 driven by improved electricity generation, monetary policy easing, and a return of investor and consumer confidence post elections. | On Thursday, the IMF published the findings of its Article IV Consultation…
(2025-01-31). UN expert slams Algeria's 'criminalisation' of rights activists. newarab.com 
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(2025-01-31). Headlines for January 31, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Blames DEI for D.C. Crash Amid Reports of Understaffing, Recent Patterns of Landing Troubles, RFK Jr. Denies COVID Vaccine Saved Millions; Errs on Basic Info About Medicaid, Medicare, Kash Patel Refuses to Rule Out Targeting Trump Critics as Head of FBI, Senators Press Tulsi Gabbard on Ed Snowden Comments, Russia, Syria, Paramount Could Settle in "60 Minutes" Lawsuit as Major Networks Bow to Trump, Meta Agrees to $25 Million Settlement over Suspending Trump's Accounts, Trump's New FCC Chair Launches Probe into NPR & PBS, Judge Lifts D.C. Travel Ban for Oath Keepers Leader After Trump…
(2025-01-31). Trump Evokes Global Symbol of Torture With Plan to Send Immigrants to Gitmo. truthout.org Attorneys who represented hundreds of men who were incarcerated for years at the notorious U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba are appalled by President Donald Trump's vague plan to detain tens of thousands of immigrants at a naval base associated with some the nation's darkest human rights abuses in modern times. Earlier this week, Trump issued a brief memo directing the Pentagon… |
(2025-01-31). Historic sentencing appeal at Royal Courts of Justice for 16 Just Stop Oil prisoners. thecanary.co In a defining moment for the climate crisis movement, Lady Justice Carr yesterday (Thursday 30 January) heard an extraordinary mass sentencing appeal at the Royal Courts of Justice on behalf of the 'Lord Walney 16'. The 16 Just Stop Oil supporters were sentenced to a combined total of more than 41 years in 2024 for …
(2025-01-31). Freed Israeli hostage held in UNRWA facilities in Gaza, got no medical care after being shot twice, mother says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas set to be released from captivity on Saturday ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets deep in Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Foreign ministers of the U.K., France and Germany express 'grave concern' over Israeli bill banning UNRWA ‚ñ WEST BANK: Crowds greet Palestinian prisoners freed as part of Gaza hostage/cease-fire deal…
(2025-01-31). Nightmare as Egyptian truck drivers struggle to deliver aid to Gaza. independent.co.ug 
RAFAH, Egypt | Xinhua | Mohamed Ragab stood among crates of wilted fruits and vegetables, his frustration palpable: The 28-year-old truck driver has just completed the exhausting process of unloading his vehicle yet again, only to watch the perishable cargo spoil after being held for 72 hours by the Israeli side. "This is the …
(2025-01-31). Hot Plutonium Pit Bomb Redux. counterpunch.org 
The proposed plutonium pit facility at Savannah River Site will reconstruct a massive 500-room partially completely abandoned building designed for the Mixed Oxide Plant. The spectacularly failed MOX plant would have processed old plutonium pits from de-commissioned US nuclear weapons per a nuclear weapons agreement with the Russians in 2000. Poor management and engineering revisions multiplied costs exceeding $7 billion when DOE finally terminated the MOX project in 2019. DOE recently paid the State of South Carolina an extra $600 million fine for failure to remove 10 tons of plutonium delivered to the MOX plant…
(2025-01-31). Taking the place of animals to earn a living. electronicintifada.net With their horses and donkeys dead, many men and boys are now pulling their own carts around Gaza.
(2025-01-31). A ray of sunshine for Myanmar's wounded rebels as civil war rages. aljazeera.com The Sunshine Care Centre has helped hundreds of badly injured fighters from Myanmar's civil war recover from injuries.
(2025-01-31). 'My Son Was Murdered or Sex-Trafficked and the Police Don't Care' — Julie Davis. bylinetimes.com 
It's 17: 40 on 19 April, 2024. A strong southerly wind is whipping off the Balearic sea. Julie Davis is leaning into it, shading her eyes, studying vessels dotting the bay of Barcelona Old Port. | The breakwater on which she stands – a functional 4.8km finger of concrete – is hardly a tourist attraction but it's not her first visit. She is retracing what the police think were the last movements of her son Levi. | Four thousand metres further into the distance, beyond the reach of the naked eye, is the 'Sierra Buoy'; the anchored nautical marker near which it is quite possible Levi was last seen on 30 October, 2…
(2025-01-31). Health Insurers Profit From Suffering Not Care. counterpunch.org 
Health care is big business in the United States. So big it can be hard to wrap your head around. America's largest health care company, the UnitedHealth Group, pulled in over $100 billion in revenue in just the fourth quarter of 2024 alone. For the full year, the giant's insurance division, UnitedHealthcare, just reported record revenue
(2025-01-31). Roaming Charges: The Trick of Disaster. counterpunch.org 
Give Trump some credit. He has no interest in faking empathy, as Biden did so ineptly. In Trump's playbook, empathy is a weakness, even amid tragedy. Instead, each disaster is an opportunity to go on the attack, to ascribe blame on his enemies, to aggrandize himself, and to find ways to profit from the carnage, financially and politically.
(2025-01-31). Donald Trump Revokes Security Clearances of 51 CIA Officers Who Got It Wrong About Hunter Biden Laptop—and So Much Else. covertactionmagazine.com Disinformation artists have repeatedly misled the public in order to demonize American enemies and support more war President Donald Trump on his first day in office revoked the security clearances of all 51 former CIA officers who had signed an open letter in 2020 claiming that the contents of the Hunter Biden laptop "carried all …
(2025-01-31). UN Warns 12,000 in Gaza Need Urgent Medical Evacuation as Rafah Crossing Reopens. truthout.org Over 10,000 Palestinians in Gaza are in urgent need of medical evacuation, including thousands of children, UN officials have warned ahead of the planned reopening of the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza on Saturday. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that an estimated 12,000 to 14,000 Palestinians need medical care outside of Gaza. The group has called for an "accelerated pace of… |
(2025-01-31). Archbishop Ssemwogerere lauds Kabaka's health initiative. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemwogerere, has praised Kabaka Ronald Mutebi's initiative to provide healthcare services to his people through the "Tubeere Balamu" (Let's Live) community outreach program. Speaking at St. Joseph Parish in Kyengera during a visit for the outreach, the Archbishop emphasized the critical need for accessible …
(2025-01-31). Top Official Exits Treasury Amid Clash With Musk's Allies Over Federal Payments. truthout.org President Donald Trump has claimed the spending cuts he proposes won't impact Medicare and Social Security, but new reporting on the sudden departure of the U.S. Treasury Department's highest-ranking career official after a dispute over the payment systems that distribute those benefits sparked concern that Trump's billionaire backer, Elon Musk, could have plans for the popular programs relied on… |
(2025-01-31). Trafficking in human organs, another problem in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The president of Haiti's Presidential Transitional Council, Leslie Voltaire confirmed that trafficking in human organs is another problem that burdens the lives of inhabitants of the Caribbean nation.
(2025-01-31). Tres cubanos este viernes en Meeting de Miramas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 ene (RHC).- Tres cubanos compiten este viernes en el Meeting de Miramas Metropole (Francia), en el comienzo de la gira invernal del atletismo de la isla de cara al Mundial de pista corta de marzo próximo.
(2025-01-31). Jenny Marrero, única mujer jefa del área del basculador y los molinos en centrales azucareros de Cuba (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Jenny Marrero, de 51 años de edad, jefa del área del basculador y los molinos en el Central Antonio Sánchez enclavado en el municipio cienfueguero de Aguada tiene motivos para sentir satisfacción al ser la única mujer que ejerce dicho oficio en Cuba.
(2025-01-31). Tres cubanos en el Todos Estrellas de I Serie de las Américas de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 ene (PL).- Tres jugadores de los Leñadores de Las Tunas integraron el Equipo Todos Estrellas de la l Serie de Beisbol de las Américas 2025, que finalizó el jueves en Nicaragua con la coronación de las àÅguilas Metropolitanas, de Panamá.
(2025-01-31). Cuba Sub 17 (f) por clasificar hoy a segunda fase del premundial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 de ene (ACN) La selección femenina cubana sub 17 enfrentará este viernes al combinado de Panamá en un duelo que reúne a las invictas del grupo C en la ronda inicial del clasificatorio de Concacaf 2025 a la cita mundialista de Marruecos, del 17 de octubre hasta el 8 de noviembre próximos.
(2025-01-31). Tentative agreement for USPS city letter carriers likely to be rejected. wsws.org Postal workers must reject not only this insulting and exploitative agreement but also the entire undemocratic framework that bans strikes and imposes binding arbitration, which the National Association of Letter Carriers upholds.
(2025-01-31). Pentagon Ends Policy Covering Abortion Travel Costs for Military. truthout.org On Wednesday, the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) announced that the Pentagon has revoked a Biden-era policy covering travel expenses for military members and their dependents who are seeking abortions or other reproductive care across state lines. According to the DTMO's memo, the change, which became effective Tuesday, was implemented to comply with Trump's anti-abortion executive… |
(2025-01-31). We Aren't Powerless in the Face of Trump's Outrageous, Anti-Trans Edicts. truthout.org The Trump administration's chaotic attacks on marginalized people and the workings of the federal government itself have continued this week, with executive orders attempting to ban gender-affirming care for people 18 years or younger and threatening to withhold federal funding from schools that teach "gender ideology." These actions follow an executive order banning trans people from the US… |
(2025-01-31). Praying for the president. anabaptistworld.org President Donald J. Trump needs our prayers, just as all national leaders need the prayers of the people. Americans are divided between those who think he is God's gift to the nation and those who think he is the devil incarnate. All should pray for him, even those who hate him. Praying for the president …
(2025-01-31). SATIRE: Nation Vies For‚Ää‚Ää‚ÄäApproval Of Cool Dog. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Hopelessly captivated by the animal's cheerful energy and striking appearance, the U.S. populace reportedly converged upon a D.C.-area park Tuesday where sources confirmed that all 340 million Americans were vying for the approval of a cool dog. Several reports indicated the charismatic, carefree border collie, named Scout, was first spotted dashing across Georgetown Waterfront Park, …
(2025-01-31). In 'historic win,' court rules against UK's Rosebank Oilfield over climate impacts. nationofchange.org The judgment 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.
(2025-01-31). 9 Indians in Saudi Arabia killed in a traffic crash. newarab.com 
Nine Indians have been killed in a traffic crash in Saudi Arabia, authorities said Wednesday. | There were no immediate details released from Saudi Arabian officials about the crash, with the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, announcing the accident. | The consulate described the crash as happening in Jizan in southwest Saudi Arabia. | India's Foreign Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar separately wrote on X that he was "grieved to learn of this accident and the loss of lives." | A bus carrying 26 workers collided with a trailer in the Wadi bin Hashbal region of Asir province, south of Mecca, repo…
(2025-01-31). Assisted suicide: death is ugly, but only because of the shocking state of care. thecanary.co The committee hearings for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill got started this week, and not without controversy. Mainly that, so determined to keep out any organisations with legitimate concerns, Leadbeater has had to relent not once, but twice to allow experts and disability activists to be able to provide evidence after initially …
(2025-01-31). Cientos de grupos de derechos humanos, medioambientales, y de fé, junto con académicos y abogados de 44 países, piden al presidente Nayib Bukele que retire los cargos contra cinco defensores del agua salvadoreños y rechace los proyectos mineros en El Salvador. ips-dc.org Más de 300 grupos junto con más de 180 académicos, investigadores y otros doctores, así como expertos jurídicos han firmado una carta antes del nuevo juicio, el 3 de febrero, de cinco destacados defensores del agua salvadoreños que se enfrentan a cargos por motivos políticos.
(2025-01-31). La Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano se prepara para la tercera edición. cubadebate.cu Los seis equipos que clasificaron a la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano se alistan para participar en la tercera edición del torneo, que comenzará el 15 de marzo de 2025. Los Leñadores de Las Tunas, Vegueros de Pinar del Río, Industriales de La Habana, Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, Alazanes de Granma y Avispas de Santiago de Cuba competirán.
(2025-01-31). La Serie de las Américas en Nicaragua supera expectativas y marca un precedente. cubadebate.cu La primera edición de la Serie de las Américas concluyó con éxito en Nicaragua, consolidando al país como sede de primer nivel para el béisbol internacional. El evento reunió a seis equipos del continente y culminó con una emocionante final en la que las àÅguilas Metropolitanas de Panamá se coronaron campeonas al vencer 3-1 al equipo anfitrión.
(2025-01-31). Inauguran en Italia la primera escultura en homenaje al Comandante Che Guevara. cubadebate.cu Este viernes se develó en la ciudad toscana de Carrara, una escultura en memoria del Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara, rindiendo homenaje al legendario revolucionario argentino-cubano. El evento contó con una gran participación popular, destacándose la embajadora de Cuba en Roma, Mirta Granda. La escultura, llamada "El Che", es la primera de su tipo en Italia.
(2025-01-31). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-31). Israeli Navy Kills A Palestinian In Central Gaza. imemc.org 
On Friday, the Israeli navy fired live rounds at Palestinian fishermen near the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip's central part, killing one Palestinian. Media sources said the navy fired barrages of live rounds at Palestinian fishing boats, killing a fisherman identified as Saher Walid Al-Qar'an, 19, before he was moved to the Al-Aqsa …
(2025-01-31). The Heat: Global economy. america.cgtn.com 
As China celebrates Spring Festival and the year of the snake, there is some optimism about the recovery of the global economy. | China's gross domestic product or GDP grew 5% in 2024, with the country pursuing high quality development, green energy, consumer spending and further opening up. The United States closed 2024 with 2.3% GDP growth. Consumer spending also helped keep the economy humming. The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a pause in interest rate cuts this week describing the economy as strong. The European Central Bank, however, announced more interest rate cuts for the Eurozone. The bloc's largest cou…
(2025-01-31). BRICS Turn to Gold in Face of US Dollar Dominance. infobrics.org In the face of the intensification of global economic tensions, the central role of the dollar in international trade is increasingly being called into question. At the heart of this upheaval, the BRICS nations are seeking to free themselves from this dependence by exploring alternative solutions…
(2025-01-31). Partido Comunista de Cuba y Parlamento de Etiopía estrechan nexos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 ene (RHC) La miembro del Secretariado del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba Yudí Mercedes Rodríguez y líderes de la Cámara de Representantes del Pueblo (Parlamento) de Etiopía dialogaron hoy sobre el fortalecimiento de los nexos bilaterales.
(2025-01-31). Participa Díaz-Canel en jornada de clausura de la VI Conferencia Internacional por el Equilibrio del Mundo. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez asistió a la jornada final de la VI Conferencia Internacional por el Equilibrio del Mundo, desarrollada en el Palacio de las Convenciones de La Habana desde el 28 de enero.
(2025-01-31). 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…
(2025-01-31). Rwanda-backed M23 advances towards second Congo regional capital. newarab.com 
The Rwandan-backed armed group The group's capture of most of
(2025-01-31). Over 25 NJ Democratic Party Candidates Challenge Democratic Party Sponsored Law to Immediately Impose Increased Petition Requirements. fightbackbetter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/31/2025 Contact: DemocratsforChange@outlook.com Statewide Coalition of Assembly and Commissioner Challengers Urge Governor Murphy to Delay Implementation of…
(2025-01-31). Union leaders take sides in Democratic Party chair race. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—With the AFL-CIO enunciating principles for the future direction of the Democratic Party, but staying out of the race for the organization's chair, labor leaders who are members of the Democratic National Committee are taking sides between two state party chairs vying for the top job. The 450-member panel's vote is scheduled for February 1. …
(2025-01-31). They Don't Just Tell Us What To Think, They Train Us HOW To Think. thealtworld.com It's not just that they tell us what to think, it's that they train us how to think. | From grade school on we are fed a framework for thinking about the world whose premises are completely fraudulent. Any analysis which does not take place within that framework is portrayed as ignorant at best and dangerous extremism at worst. | Before we come up with a single thought of our own about politics, we are trained to assume as our starting point that elections are real and that the official democratically elected government is the only power structure calling the shots in our country. We are trained to assume that de…
(2025-01-31). Serbian Students and the Global Lesson in Democracy. counterpunch.org 
For generations of young people in Serbia and Republika Srpska (since, across the Drina, that mountain of injustice from Skender's poem always seemed somehow more untouchable), those born after the year 2000, the direct-democratic student movement—actually the largest Serbian social movement of the past quarter of the 21st century—has already become a formative experience after
(2025-01-31). Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's Pick for National Intel Director, Refuses to Call Edward Snowden a Traitor. democracynow.org 
President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congressmember from Hawaii, is facing major qualms from her former colleagues. During her Senate confirmation hearing, Democrats grilled her over her refusal to label whistleblower Edward Snowden a "traitor." We discuss Snowden's case and what it revealed about government surveillance of the American public with Chip Gibbons.
(2025-01-31). His Majesty's pleasure: King reigns over Tongan government despite democratic reform. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kalafi Moala Long live the king and long may he reign, so goes the traditional proclamation. In Tonga, King Tupou VI has shown he has every intention of doing that. After a tumultuous and tense year of the chess board of politics, the monarch appears to have won, with ordinary citizens and democratic…
(2025-01-31). Labour MPs Pile Pressure on Keir Starmer to Reform the UK's 'Unfair' Voting System. bylinetimes.com Labour MPs were among those using a debate in the House of Commons to pressure their own Government to reform Britain's "flawed" and "undemocratic" voting system. | More than twenty members from both sides of the House lined up to condemn Britain's First Past…
(2025-01-31). In Myanmar un nuovo successo della diplomazia cinese. strategic-culture.su La firma dell'accordo di cessate il fuoco tra il governo del Myanmar e l'MNDAA, mediata dalla Cina, segna una svolta di grande rilievo in un conflitto complesso e prolungato. Un primo passo verso la stabilità regionale, che inoltre conferma la grande abilità diplomatica di Pechino. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 18 gennaio, il governo del Myanmar e l'organizzazione armata etnica denominata Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) hann…
(2025-01-31). As Donald Trump plays God in Gaza, Israel acts like spoiled brat. asiapacificreport.nz The Gaza ceasefire deal proves that Israeli politics can only survive if it is engaged in perpetual war. COMMENTARY: By Abdelhalim Abdelrahman US President Donald Trump has unsettled Arab leaders with his obscene suggestion that Egypt and Jordan absorb Palestinians from Gaza. Both Egypt and Jordan have stated that this is a non-starter and will…
(2025-01-31). Negotiations reportedly underway to release Israeli researcher kidnapped in Iraq in 2023. haaretz.com ISRAEL: U.S. Middle East Envoy Witkoff met with hostage families at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets deep in Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump on plan for Jordan and Egypt to take in displaced Palestinians: 'The U.S. has done a lot for them. They'll do it' ‚ñ WEST BANK: Crowds greet Palestinian prisoners freed as part of Gaza hostage/cease-fire deal…
(2025-01-31). Israeli army says it attacked Hezbollah targets deep in Lebanon. haaretz.com ISRAEL: U.S. Middle East Envoy Witkoff met with hostage families at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon, in first since cease-fire began ‚ñ GAZA: Trump on plan for Jordan and Egypt to take in displaced Palestinians: 'The U.S. has done a lot for them. They'll do it' ‚ñ WEST BANK: Crowds greet Palestinian prisoners freed as part of Gaza hostage/cease-fire deal…
(2025-01-31). Egyptians Rally Against Trump's Proposal to Displace Palestinians to Arab Nations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of Egyptians, including parliamentarians and pro-government party leaders, traveled to the Rafah crossing in North Sinai on Friday to protest US President Donald Trump's proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza to Arab countries, including Egypt and Jordan.
(2025-01-31). Trump insists Jordan and Egypt will take Palestinians from Gaza. aljazeera.com "They will do it". US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
(2025-01-31). Egypt's oldest footballer retires at 57. newarab.com 
At 57 years of age, Mansour Ali Ibrahim, known as 'Mansour Al-Riyadi ('Mansour the Athlete'), has officially He was the oldest player officially registered with the The veteran footballer played as both…
(2025-01-31). Former PNG army commander Jerry Singirok pays tribute to Sir Julius Chan. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent The former Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) commander who defied a government decision to send mercenaries to Bougainville during the civil war in the late 1990s has paid tribute to Sir Julius Chan, prime minister at the time. Retired Major-General Jerry Singirok, who effectively ended the Bougainville…
(2025-01-31). A War for America or a War for Israel? Trump Moves to Crush Yemen's Houthis. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh On January 22, President Donald Trump signed an executive order re-designating Yemen's Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthi movement, as a "foreign terrorist organization." He vowed to dismantle the group's capabilities, a decision that seemed at odds with his self-proclaimed anti-interventionist stance and "America first" rhetoric. Critics argue that the move effectively…
(2025-01-31). In Syria, the Lunatics are Running the Asylum. libya360.wordpress.com Fuad Walid Itayim As the dust settles in regime-changed Syria, a new reality emerges — one where the victors are not liberators, but former Al-Qaeda warlords restyled in suits, shaking hands with world leaders, and reshaping the state in their own sectarian image. For years, many speculated what Syria — a country with deep religious…
(2025-01-31). Indigenous Leader Leonidas Iza Wants to Be Ecuador's Next President. libya360.wordpress.com Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza Salazar is one of the 16 candidates contesting the February 9 presidential elections in Ecuador. Ecuador heads to the polls for general elections on February 9, in a moment of unprecedented multidimensional crisis. In recent years, the country has made headlines internationally for the unprecedented uptick in violent crime, the year-long…
(2025-01-31). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-01-31). A Pandemic of False Consciousness. libya360.wordpress.com Fernando Buen Abad We live under the dictatorship of "false consciousness" because it is a system of manipulation that proved very useful and very profitable to hide the inhuman conditions of exploitation of labor under the guise of a fair exchange between goods. To study the background, current situation and perspectives of false consciousness. The…
(2025-01-31). Tariffs, Economic Coercion, and U.S. Imperialism. libya360.wordpress.com Erica Caines What Are Tariffs and How Do They Affect Me? Imagine you're in real need of some new work boots, so you walk into your favorite discount clothing store to find a pair. Within minutes you see that the price of the "discount" clothing damn near costs the same as last year's "luxury" clothing,…
(2025-01-31). Italy: Meloni attacks judges over release of wanted Libyan probe. newarab.com 
(2025-01-31). DeepSeek crushes ChatGPT and becomes the highest-rated free app in Apple App Store. infobrics.org Were Western tech companies behind "malicious attacks" on DeepSeek?>
(2025-01-31). Sistema Nacional para el Cuidado Integral de la Vida en Cuba: Implementación y perspectivas (+Vídeo). cubadebate.cu El 15 de octubre de 2023, Cuba dio un paso significativo hacia la formalización del cuidado como un derecho humano con la publicación del Decreto 109 en la Gaceta Oficial de la República. La emisión de la Mesa Redonda de este jueves analizó el Sistema Nacional para el Cuidado Integral de la Vida, un aspecto fundamental en las transformaciones de las personas cuidadas y sus cuidadores.
(2025-01-31). Pakistan sacks, blacklists dozens of officials after Mediterranean deaths. aljazeera.com The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. Is it enough?
(2025-01-31). In Morocco, anti-vax conspiracies spawn measles outbreak. newarab.com 
A deadly The measles outbreak—locally known as "Bouhamron"[mdas…
(2025-01-31). Trump & Rubio: staunchest supporters of Israel and the Jewish people. onlineopinion.com.au Rubio established his credentials when addressing the Republican Jewish Coalition on 3 December 2015.
(2025-01-31). SOMA Collective for Palestine: Official Statement on Israeli Soldier Protest. fightbackbetter.com On Sunday, January 26, members of the SOMA Collective for Palestine learned of a protest only after it had begun outside Oheb Shalom in South Orange, New Jersey. The demonstration, led by out-of-town activists, protested the temple's decision to host a laudatory event for an Israeli soldier—a representative of a military force responsible for ongoing genocide. That such a figure was welcomed into a local institution is appalling. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers have committed atrocities ag…
(2025-01-31). IDF takes limited action to prevent Hezbollah resurgence in south Lebanon amid delayed withdrawal. haaretz.com Senior IDF officers believe that Hezbollah began its recovery the moment the cease-fire came into effect. Israel also knows that Hezbollah has not been defeated and still retains both military capabilities and the motivation to continue operations…
(2025-01-31). What is Israel's strategy in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry reported on Sunday that Israeli forces, after missing the agreed withdrawal deadline, The incident came hours before
(2025-01-31). Killing The Great Barrier Reef. counterpunch.org 
The Great Barrier Reef has been seriously damaged by too much ocean heat. According to 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
(2025-01-31). More than 300 Uruguayans with deportation orders in the United States. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The United States notified Uruguay of the deportation of citizens of the South American country as part of the massive repatriations of migrants decided by the government of Donald Trump, it was reported today.
(2025-01-31). The way forward in the Australian psychiatrists' dispute: A unified struggle of health workers. wsws.org New South Wales psychiatrists face the choice of accepting defeat and the onslaught against the public health system, or taking up a unified struggle involving all health workers against the government and the subordination of health to privatisation and austerity.
(2025-01-31). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-01-31). Sudan army says retakes key southern city from paramilitaries. newarab.com
(2025-01-31). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-31). Ebola Outbreak: WHO Allocates US$1 Million. plusnews.ug 
The World Health Organization ( WHO) has allocated US$ 1 million (200 billion) from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to help quickly tackle the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease outbreak confirmed in Uganda on Thursday. In their latest statement, WHO says they are readying medical supplies, including personal protective equipment to deliver to Uganda from its Emergency …
(2025-01-31). Sudanese Army announces seizure of strategic city. plenglish.com Khartoum, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Sudanese military announced the capture of the city of Um Rauaba, located in the state of North Kordofan, in the hands of the so-called Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since May 2023, it was learned here today.
(2025-01-31). Funeral Atmospherics at the British Library. counterpunch.org 
On October 23, 2023, the British Library, one of the world's finest repositories of knowledge, was subjected to a cyber-attack. Some 600GB of files, including the personal data of Library users and staff from the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) database, was pinched or otherwise exfiltrated by the Rhysida ransomware group, said to have members across Russia,
(2025-01-31). ELECTORAL COMMISSION: The 2024 census data is unsuitable for updating the voter register. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has revealed that it is using the 2014 National Census data to update the national voters' register ahead of the 2026 general elections. Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC Chairperson, told the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee that the recently collected 2024 National Census data is …
(2025-01-31). Health Ministry calls for support from donors to stop Ebola spreading. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Dr Diana Atwine has said that they expect donors to intervene in halting further transmission of Ebola Virus Disease from Kampala to the region. Atwine was speaking shortly after declaring an outbreak of Ebola in Kampala following the death of a health …
(2025-01-31). 'All charges involving civilians in the Court Martial must CEASE'. independent.co.ug 
Military Courts Have No Power to Try Civilians- Supreme Court Rules Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Supreme Court has put to rest the debate on whether civilians can be tried in military courts. In an almost unanimous decision, the seven judges of the Supreme Court with a little variance ruled that military courts …
(2025-01-31). üü• LIVE: Supreme Court to decide today way forward for Court Martial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All is set for the Supreme Court to deliver the long-awaited judgement in the case that will guide the military courts on whether they should continue trying civilians or not. By the time our reporters arrived at the Supreme Court, the parking at the premises was vacated with no …
(2025-01-31). Four Judges rule that military courts are not independent. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four Justices of the Supreme Court, Monica Mugenyi, Catherine Bamugemereire, Elizabeth Musoke and Percy Night Tuhaise have ruled that the military courts are not independent courts of judicature that can fairly dispense justice. In their ruling, the three justices point out the way the judges of the military courts are …
(2025-01-31). PLE RESULTS: UNEB offers rechecks, not remarking. independent.co.ug 
Kampala city-based schools are accusing the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) of intentionally downgrading their candidates. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For years, Kampala's elite schools, often referred to as "distinction factories" have been synonymous with academic excellence, churning out top distinctions and first grades in national examinations. However, in recent years, a worrying …
(2025-01-31). Future still not certain for new A-Level students. independent.co.ug 
NCDC Develops Roll Out Plan for Abridged A-Level Transition Curriculum Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has developed a plan to implement the long-awaited abridged A-Level curriculum, aiming to align it with the recently reviewed lower secondary curriculum. Speaking with our reporter, Dr. Grace Baguma, the NCDC Director, assured …
(2025-01-31). High Court says the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority Board is incompetent. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has adjudged that the current Board of Directors of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) chaired by former MP Julius Bigirwa Junjura does not have the technical competence to run the affairs of the agency. The board, mainly comprising former MPs, and representatives from …
(2025-01-31). Schools lower cut-off points. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the decrease in distinctions and first grades in the recently released 2024 PLE results, schools have lowered their cut-off points for students admitted through the national placement process. The lowering of cut-off points has affected all schools including the thought after traditional schools, with some reducing their entry …
(2025-01-31). Ciberseguridad y sostenibilidad: Un enfoque integral para un futuro seguro y verde. cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos una vez más a Código Seguro. En la era digital, la ciberseguridad y la sostenibilidad han emergido como dos de los desafíos más urgentes para las empresas. Mientras la primera protege los activos digitales y la privacidad de los usuarios, la segunda garantiza que las operaciones empresariales sean respetuosas con el medio ambiente.
(2025-01-31). Zambia records 96 cholera cases, 5 deaths. independent.co.ug 
LUSAKA | Xinhua | Cholera cases in Zambia have risen to 96, while five people have died so far, according to data released Thursday by the country's Ministry of Health. The data also show that Chililabombwe District in Copperbelt Province was the hardest hit with 70 cases, followed by Nakonde District in the northern part …