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2025-02-01: News Headlines

The Pinnacle Gazette. (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.

Hugo GABBERO (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 (…) | – |

presstv.ir (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

Patrick Bond (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

The Independent (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, …

mforinoco (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

Maxime Duriez (2025-02-01). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org

The Independent (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, …

Staff (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.

newarab (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…

Alina Ramos Martin (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.

presstv.ir (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.

aljazeera (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.

Staff (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.

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo. (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…

Martha Grevatt (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 . . . |

aljazeera (2025-02-01). Air ambulance carrying child, 5 others crashes in US city of Philadelphia. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (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.

Javier Arana Villasusa (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.

María Candela (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.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

Staff (2025-02-01). Trump's Special Envoy Meets President Maduro in Caracas (+US Prisoners Released). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Earli…

María Candela (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.

Ediz Tiyansan (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.

Alina Ramos Martin (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.

María Candela (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.

The Sirius Report (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.

Brett Wilkins (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… |

WSWS (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.

Carson Minow (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.

Rhoda Wilson (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 …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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….

newarab (2025-02-01). Palestinian detainees released as 50 patients cross into Egypt. newarab.com Hamas freed three Three buses carrying The prisoners, dress…

presstv.ir (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.

Hugo GABBERO (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 (…) | – |

Ali Salam (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.

newarab (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". | The four suspects, all Moroccans including three brothers, were taken into custody on Sunday in Had Soualem, near Casablanca, according to an earlier police statemen…

newarab (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…

presstv.ir (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.

The Independent (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 …

Our Reporter (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 …

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

A a (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…

JANET (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

aljazeera (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.

newarab (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

presstv.ir (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.

newarab (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

Maxime Duriez (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

newarab (2025-02-01). Libya's state oil firm looks to boost output, transparency. newarab.com

Abby Zimet (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…

newarab (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…

tn.ai (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.

It's Going Down (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…

Frances Madeson (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… |

newarab (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…

Tareq S. Hajjaj, Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (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…

Al Mayadeen English, Orinoco Tribune. (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.

Ali Salam (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.

presstv.ir (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.

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

WSWS (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…

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-02-01). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org

newarab (2025-02-01). Sudan army says retakes key southern city from paramilitaries. newarab.com

Robert Hunziker (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'

newarab (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. |

Elsadig Elsheikh (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 (…) | – | / |

The Independent (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, …

newarab (2025-02-01). Sudan RSF chief admits setbacks, vows to expel army. newarab.com Sudan's The

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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, …

Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (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

The Independent (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 …

Richard D. Wolff (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…

Patrick Bond (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

tvbrics (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…

aljazeera (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.

NEOB (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…

Kester Kenn Klomegah (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…

EDWIN (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…

John Lechner (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

EDWIN (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…

Gabisile (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…

Gabisile (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…

Maxime Duriez (2025-01-31). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org

NEOB (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…

NEOB (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…

GABIK (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…

nosihle (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…

nosihle (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…

nosihle (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…

newarab (2025-01-31). UN expert slams Algeria's 'criminalisation' of rights activists. newarab.com A

Staff (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…

Mike Ludwig (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… |

Kate Bermingham (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 …

Staff (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…

The Independent (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 …

Mark Muhich (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…

Abdullah Younis (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.

aljazeera (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.

Tom Latchem, Dan Evans, Nuria Villa (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…

Chris Mills Rodrigo (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

Jeffrey St. Clair (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.

John Kiriakou (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 …

Sharon Zhang (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… |

The Independent (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 …

Julia Conley (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… |

Alina Ramos Martin (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.

Raúl Rodríguez (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.

María Candela (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.

Raúl Rodríguez (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.

Raúl Rodríguez (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.

WSWS (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.

Zane McNeill (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… |

Kelly Hayes (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… |

Eileen Kinch (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 …

The Onion Staff (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, …

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (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.

newarab (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…

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (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 …

oliviaalperstein (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Hugo GABBERO (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 (…) | – |

IMEMC News (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 …

Asieh Namdar (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…

infobrics (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…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (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.

Staff (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.

newarab (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…

newarab (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

bwitanek (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…

ULTSDPCR (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. …

Caitlin Johnstone (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…

Vojislav Durmanoviƒá (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

Staff (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.

APR editor (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…

Josiah Mortimer (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…

A a (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…

APR editor (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

tn.ai (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.

aljazeera (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.

newarab (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…

APR editor (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Maxime Duriez (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

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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,…

newarab (2025-01-31). Italy: Meloni attacks judges over release of wanted Libyan probe. newarab.com

infobrics (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?>

Staff (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.

aljazeera (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?

newarab (2025-01-31). In Morocco, anti-vax conspiracies spawn measles outbreak. newarab.com A deadly The measles outbreak—locally known as "Bouhamron"[mdas…

editor (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.

bwitanek (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…

Yaniv Kubovich (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…

newarab (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

Robert Hunziker (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

Alina Ramos Martin (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.

WSWS (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.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-01-31). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org

newarab (2025-01-31). Sudan army says retakes key southern city from paramilitaries. newarab.com

Elsadig Elsheikh (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 (…) | – | / |

Our Reporter (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 …

Javier Arana Villasusa (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.

Binoy Kampmark (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,

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

Staff (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.

The Independent (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 …

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Alexandra Hall Hall (2025-01-29). 'Donald Trump's Self-Defeating Foreign Aid Freeze Will Only Help America's Enemies'. bylinetimes.com When I was in the Foreign Office, an unofficial principle was to avoid any initiative which could be spun negatively by the Daily Mail, which has waged a decades-long campaign against "wasteful" British aid expenditure. | Examples cited by the Mail include the vast amounts of development aid given to India, a country which has its own space programme and nuclear arsenal; to authoritarian or corrupt regimes in Africa; to places where the per capita GDP is higher than in some parts of the UK; to aid organisations allegedly associated with terrorists; or to projects advancing "politically correct" goals —…

Patrick Bond (2025-01-29). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org

tvbrics (2025-01-29). South African cyclist to make the journey from Cape Town to Cairo. tvbrics.com He has cycled thousands of miles across southern Africa over the past few years…

aljazeera (2025-01-29). Military governments lead West African trio out of ECOWAS regional bloc. aljazeera.com ECOWAS has become a target for military governments that have taken over Burkina, Mali and Niger.

Gabisile (2025-01-29). Western Cape Education's systemic test results surpass 2019 scores. sanews.gov.za Western Cape Education's systemic test results surpass 2019 scores | The Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) 2024 annual systemic test results have indicated significant progress in children's learning, with certain scores exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. | | "The pass rates for both Grade 9 mathematics and Grade 3 language are now higher than they were in 2019, with the remaining grades and subjects catching up quickly," the department said in a statement. | | The Western Cape is the only province in the country to conduct annual systemic testing in both mathematics and language for learners in Grades 3, 6,…

newarab (2025-01-29). Russia to assert Africa-Europe power via Libya airbase expansion. newarab.com The Mataan al-Sarra Airbase in the

GABIK (2025-01-29). SA signs international treaty to boost food security, biodiversity. sanews.gov.za SA signs international treaty to boost food security, biodiversity | South Africa has joined scores of countries worldwide that have formalised their commitment to ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. | The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) announced on Tuesday that South Africa has officially signed the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA). | The objectives of the ITPGRFA are conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, and to pro…

Maxime Duriez (2025-01-29). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org

NEOB (2025-01-29). '27 for Freedom' run to honour Madiba. sanews.gov.za '27 for Freedom' run to honour Madiba | The spirit of former President Nelson Mandela will come alive at the historic Drakenstein Correctional Centre on Saturday, 8 February, as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) hosts the 27 for Freedom Race. | Drakenstein, formerly known as Victor Verster Prison, is where the world-renowned former Statesman took his first steps to freedom after 27 years of incarceration (having served 18 of those years on Robben Island). His release from prison after 27 years became an iconic moment etched in the hearts of all South Africans and the world. | 8 February 2025 marks the…

nosihle (2025-01-29). Deadline for F1 bid extended. sanews.gov.za Deadline for F1 bid extended | The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Bid Steering Committee (BSC), has extended the submission deadline for the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) for South Africa's Formula 1 Grand Prix bid. | | "This extension aims to give stakeholders additional time to submit comprehensive, well-structured proposals in line with RFEOI requirements. The Ministry is committed to a transparent and competitive process to secure this prestigious motorsport event," the Ministry said on Tuesday. | | The deadline for submission has been extended to18 March 2025. | | "

nosihle (2025-01-29). Government condemns torching of PUTCO buses. sanews.gov.za Government condemns torching of PUTCO buses | The Ministry of Transport has called on law enforcement to arrest those responsible for the torching of 50 Public Utility Company (PUTCO) buses and ensure that they are prosecuted in court. | | PUTCO's bus fleet plays a key role in moving about 200 000 commuters a day, with its biggest operation being in the province of Mpumalanga. | | In a statement on Tuesday, PUTCO said that the buses were set alight on Monday night after unknown men ambushed and tied-up security guards at the Moloto depot before burning buses on site. | | It added that two employees were injured d…

The Independent (2025-01-29). AKOPE: Pearl Of Africa series is dream come true for Ugandan golf professionals. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Professional golfers across the world earn a living primarily through tournament winnings — that is prize money awarded according to performance in tournaments. Extra income is usually got through sponsorships and endorsements, when companies pay them to represent them on the golf course by playing under their brand name, or …

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-01-29). Activities for 50th anniversary of Angola-Cuba ties are underway. plenglish.com Luanda, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) Angola and Cuba are celebrating, in 2025, the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, commemorations that are already underway, Cuban Ambassador to this nation, Oscar Leon, informed.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-29). En marcha actividades por aniversario 50 de relaciones Angola-Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (RHC) Angola y Cuba festejan en 2025 el aniversario 50 del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas, conmemoraciones que ya están en marcha hoy, según expresó el embajador cubano, Oscar León.

Otis Grotewohl (2025-01-29). Trump 2.0 aterroriza a los trabajadores migrantes. workers.org Por Otis Grotewohl Tras jurar su cargo el 20 de enero, el presidente Donald Trump desató de repente ataques racistas contra trabajadores indocumentados y familias migrantes. Día Internacional del Migrante, 18 de diciembre de 2024, Nueva York. Trump utilizó el discurso inaugural como foro para su ataque. En su discurso, . . . |

Staff (2025-01-29). Headlines for January 29, 2025. democracynow.org Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Trump's Radical Plan to Freeze Federal Grants and Loans, Unions Condemn Trump's "Deferred Resignation" Offer to Buy Out 2.3 Million Federal Workers, Trump Ousts National Labor Relations Board Leaders Who Support Workers' Rights, Immigration Raids Accelerate as ICE Sets Deportation Quota of at Least 1,200 Per Day, Senate Confirms Climate Denier Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary, Senate Confirms Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Caroline Kennedy Calls HHS Nominee RFK Jr. a "Predator" Ahead of Senate Conf…

Staff (2025-01-29). Headlines for January 29, 2025. democracynow.org Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Trump's Radical Plan to Freeze Federal Grants and Loans, Unions Condemn Trump's "Deferred Resignation" Offer to Buy Out 2.3 Million Federal Workers, Trump Ousts National Labor Relations Board Leaders Who Support Workers' Rights, Immigration Raids Accelerate as Trump Sets Quota of at Least 1,200 Arrests Per Day, Senate Confirms Climate Denier Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary, Senate Confirms Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Caroline Kennedy Calls HHS Nominee RFK Jr. a "Predator" Ahead of Senate Confir…

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-29). US: Mississippi Delta Urgently Needs Better Cervical Cancer Care. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2022 Laura Freeman for Human Rights Watch | (Jackson, Mississippi) — The Mississippi state and United States federal governments are failing to take steps to prevent cervical cancer deaths for Black women in the Mississippi Delta, the Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative for Economic and Social Justice (SRBWI) and Human Rights Watch said in a report released today during cervical cancer awareness month. Cervical cancer is highly preventable and highly treatable, but experts estimate that 4,360 women died from the disease in 2024 in the United States, with a disproportion…

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-29). Pause in US Funding Puts Ukraine Programs at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ukrainian rescuers stand next to the new equipment, which was provided by USAID, in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 17, 2023. | © 2023 Alina Smutko/Reuters | US President Donald Trump's executive order to pause all United States foreign development assistance and the subsequent stop-work and stop-spending directives from Secretary of State Marco Rubio will have far-reaching effects in Ukraine, where Russia's full-scale invasion will soon enter its fourth year.A wide range of USAID-funded programs providing critical relief in sectors affected by the war, including health care, agriculture, psyc…

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-29). Pause in US Funding Puts Ukraine Programs at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ukrainian rescuers stand next to the new equipment, which was provided by USAID, in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 17, 2023. | © 2023 Alina Smutko/Reuters | US President Donald Trump's executive order to pause all United States foreign development assistance and the subsequent stop-work and stop-spending directives from Secretary of State Marco Rubio will have far-reaching effects in Ukraine, where Russia's full-scale invasion will soon enter its third year.A wide range of USAID-funded programs providing critical relief in sectors affected by the war, including health care, agriculture, psych…

Democracy Now! (2025-01-29). Democracy Now! 2025-01-29 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 29, 2025; "Complete Chaos": Medicaid, Meals on Wheels & More on Chopping Block as Trump Freezes Trillions; WATCH: Caroline Kennedy Slams Cousin RFK Jr. as "Dangerous" and a "Predator" in Video to Senate; Sheinbaum vs. Trump: How Mexico's Popular First Woman President Is Navigating Hostile U.S. Policy; DeepSeek vs. Silicon Valley: In Shock to Big Tech, Chinese Startup Overtakes U.S. AI | Headlines for January 29, 2025; "Complete Chaos": Medicaid, Meals on Wheels & More on Chopping Block as Trump Freezes Trillions; WATCH: Caroline Kennedy Sla…

SKWAWKBOX (2025-01-29). Israel bombs horse cart, killing 5yo girl, because it was on a street not 'approved' for vehicles. skwawkbox.org Traffic violation treated by Israel as excuse to breach ceasefire and murder child Israel has bombed a family's horse cart, in yet another egregious breach of its supposed ceasefire in Gaza, murdering five-year-old Nadia al-Amoudi — supposedly because the cart was on a street that Israel had not approved for vehicles en route to northern …

newarab (2025-01-29). Israel strikes on south Lebanon wound 24: health ministry. newarab.com Israeli strikes wounded 24 people in The first strike hit the southern town of Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa, wounding 20 people, the ministry said, updating a previous toll of 14 injured. | It added that another strike on the neighbouring town of Zawtar wounded four people. | At around 7: 30 pm, an Israeli drone carried out "a strike with a guided missile targeting a small vegetable truck" in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa, t…

Ed Sykes (2025-01-29). Holocaust survivor descendant slams police thuggery on behalf of Israel and the BBC. thecanary.co Following heavy-handed policing on 18 January against the regular anti-genocide protests in London, the Canary spoke with one descendant of a Holocaust survivor who attended the march and witnessed what went on. Carolyn Gelenter was one of hundreds of Jewish people who opposed the police ban on protesting outside the BBC on 18 January. And …

Lyn Neeley, Workers World. (2025-01-29). Week Three: Oregon's Largest Healthcare Workers Strike. popularresistance.org Portland, Oregon – Providence Health & Services' health care workers are entering the third week of the largest nurse's strike in Oregon's history. Nearly 5,000 nurses, physicians, clinicians, midwives and other medical professionals from eight Portland area hospitals are demanding decent health care benefits, safe staffing, competitive wages and the hiring of more caregivers. | Providence pays some of the lowest wages, and its workers have among the worst health care benefits in the region. When sick, nurses are forced to use their vacation days, stay home without pay or come to work sick, because Providenc…

tvbrics (2025-01-29). Iran and Russia establish healthcare cooperation bureau to advance medical education and research. tvbrics.com Discussions included plans to facilitate opportunities for Russian students to pursue medical education at Iranian universities…

Bob Topper (2025-01-29). The Meaning of Life in a Secular World. counterpunch.org Reincarnation is a core belief of the Hindu faith. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains that changing one's body is like changing one's clothes. I accept that possibility as I accept the idea of a Christian afterlife. Both speculations are fascinating. But I am far more amazed by the life I live. How is it

Charles Pierson (2025-01-29). In Memory of Nawar al-Awlaki, Age 8. counterpunch.org Nawar al-Awlaki would have been 16 this year. She was dead long before that. Nawar was just 8 years old when on January 29, 2017 she was killed during a pre-dawn raid on the Yemeni village of al-Ghayil. The raid was carried out by the US Navy's SEAL Team 6 and commandos from the United Arab

Staff (2025-01-29). WATCH: Caroline Kennedy Slams Cousin RFK Jr. as "Dangerous" and a "Predator" in Video to Senate. democracynow.org As Senate confirmation hearings begin Wednesday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, his cousin Caroline Kennedy has published a video slamming him as holding "dangerous and willfully misinformed" views on vaccines and other public health issues. Caroline Kennedy is the former U.S. ambassador to Japan and Australia and daughter of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s uncle.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-29). Realiza Italia envío en helicópteros de ayuda humanitaria a Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (RHC) Italia realizó el envío en helicópteros de cargamentos de ayuda humanitaria para la población palestina en la Franja de Gaza, como parte de una operación conjunta entre las Fuerzas Armadas de este país y Jordania, señala hoy un comunicado.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-29). Panama and Paraguay strengthen trade cooperation. plenglish.com According to the report from the Palacio de las Garzas (seat of the Executive), the conversations between President José Raúl Mulino and his Paraguayan counterpart Santiago Peña, who arrived in Panama to attend from Wednesday the first edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Forum, revolved around these axes. | In the talks, Paraguay expressed its interest in opening a space in the Panamanian meat market, from where it can re-export to Central America and the Caribbean. | It also requested technical cooperation for the registration of barges and tugboats; and in the agricultural sector, Paraguay anno…

Alina Ramos Martin (2025-01-29). Cuba celebrates proclamation of peace for Latin America,the Caribbean. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez celebrated the signing in Havana, 11 years ago, of the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-29). Nicaraguan Parliament continues approval of reform to Magna Carta. plenglish.com Managua, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly (Parliament) of Nicaragua continues today the process of discussion and approval of the partial reform of the Constitution, which aims to modernize and update the State to ensure new times of security and prosperity.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-29). Brasil propone diálogo con EE.UU. para aplicar adecuadas deportaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (RHC) El Gobierno de Brasil propone hoy un diálogo con Estados Unidos para conformar un grupo de trabajo que reúna a autoridades de ambos países y rehacer el entendimiento sobre procedimientos a aplicar en las deportaciones.

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-29). Serie de las Américas: definidos los cruces de semifinales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (PL).- Con la victoria 11-8 de las Cabras de Curazao sobre las panameñas àÅguilas Metropolitanas quedaron definidos los cruces de semifinales de la Serie de las Américas de béisbol que se disputa en Nicaragua.

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-29). Beisbol: Asociación de las Américas y su afiliación a WBSC. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (JIT).- La Asociación de Béisbol de las Américas (ABAM) se afiliará a la Confederación Mundial de Béisbol-Softbol (WBSC), según trascendió al concluir la Asamblea General de la entidad, realizada en Managua, capital de Nicaragua.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-29). Homenajean en México a Martí y celebran 66 años de Revolución cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (RHC) Cubanos y mexicanos celebraron hoy los 172 años del natalicio del Héroe Nacional de la isla, José Martí, y el aniversario 66 de la Revolución en el país caribeño, conmemorado el 1 de enero.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-29). Cuba celebra proclama de paz para América Latina y Caribe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, celebró hoy la firma en La Habana, hace 11 años, de la Proclama América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz.

WSWS (2025-01-29). Amazon's expansion in Knoxville threatens jobs and livelihoods of rural carriers. wsws.org The e-commerce giant has extended its reach into smaller markets and rural areas, a move that has significant economic implications for rural carriers and raises serious questions about the future of the United States Postal Service.

The Onion Staff (2025-01-29). SATIRE: New Death Row Fast Pass Allows Convicts To Skip Execution Line. theonion.com MONTGOMERY, AL—Calling it a "revolutionary way" to experience the full wrath of the carceral state, the Alabama Department of Corrections unveiled Friday a new Death Row Fast Pass that allows convicts to skip the line for executions. "With the amazing Death Row Fast Pass, inmates can zoom past all those condemned individuals in front of them …

The Independent (2025-01-29). The Fed is running scared of Trump. independent.co.ug COMMENT | STUART P.M. MACKINTOSH | Donald Trump is back in the White House, and the technocrats are running for cover. Trump has made clear his desire to dismantle the "deep state," which he depicts as a shadowy network of bureaucrats who "weaponize" the "power of the state" to "persecute political opponents" and thwart their …

Lynda Carson (2025-01-29). Public Housing Authorities alarmed by pause in federal grants & loans. indybay.org Public Housing Authorities Are Alarmed By Pause In Federal Grants & Loans By The OMB:…

Staff (2025-01-29). Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum enviará carta a Google por cambiar nombre al Golfo de México en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo se pronunció en contra de la decisión de Google de cambiar el nombre de Golfo de México por Golfo de América en Google Maps en Estados Unidos, por lo cual enviará hoy una carta para explicarle que no corresponde a un país cambiar el nombre, sino a un organismo internacional.

Staff (2025-01-29). Dan de alta a mayoría de afectados en accidente de tránsito en carretera Morón-Isla de Turiguanó. cubadebate.cu La mayoría de los afectados en el accidente de tránsito, ocurrido el pasado día 20, en la carretera Morón-Isla de Turiguanó, en el que fallecieron siete personas, fueron dados de alta, informaron autoridades del sistema de salud de Ciego de àÅvila. De los 59 pacientes remitidos a ambos centros asistenciales, solo ocho permanecen ingresados.

Staff (2025-01-29). Extienden beneficio arancelario a la importación sin carácter comercial de alimentos, aseo, medicamentos y plantas eléctricas. cubadebate.cu Teniendo en cuenta que persisten las circunstancias que motivaron esta medida, se ha decidido extender el plazo de los beneficios arancelarios para la importación sin carácter comercial de alimentos, aseo, medicamentos e insumos médicos, por la vía de pasajeros como equipaje acompañado, así como las plantas eléctricas, hasta el 30 de abril de 2025.

Staff (2025-01-29). Identifican el origen y causa del gas que afectó a estudiantes del pre José Luis Dubrocq de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El pasado 24 de enero se produjo un incidente en el segundo piso del Instituto Preuniversitario José Luis Dubrocq, de la ciudad de Matanzas, donde se sintió un olor de un gas muy fuerte y varios alumnos comenzaron a sentir mareos, falta de aire y enrojecimiento. Se hicieron las investigaciones y se identificaron las causas.

Staff (2025-01-29). Unión Eléctrica pronostica afectaciones de 1365 MW para el horario pico de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico de este miércoles se espera la entrada de 6 motores de la central fuel de Moa con 85 MW, lo que llevaría la disponibilidad a 1,925 MW, frente a una demanda máxima de 3,220 MW, lo que implicaría un déficit de 1,295 MW. En consecuencia, se pronostica una afectación de 1,365 MW en el horario pico.

Hugo GABBERO (2025-01-29). 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 (…) | – |

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-29). Poesía y música para el ángel que nos acompaña. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ene (RHC) Con la presencia del Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, tuvo lugar en la noche de este lunes, en la base del monumento de José Martí en la Plaza de la Revolución, un espectáculo de poesía y música en homenaje al Héroe Nacional, quien naciera un 28 de enero, hace 172 años.

Tim Huber (2025-01-29). Driven to support a greater good. anabaptistworld.org The most recent vehicle auctioned to support Mennonite Central Committee was so particularly nasty, it had to find an alternative venue.

The Independent (2025-01-29). Uganda Airlines suspends flights to Kinshasa after violent protests. independent.co.ug KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines announced on Tuesday the suspension of its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where several embassies were damaged, looted, and even set on fire amid mass demonstrations. The decision was made after violent protests targeting foreign embassies against the dire situation …

aljazeera (2025-01-29). Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo's Kinshasa protests. aljazeera.com Burning tyres and looted embassies mark chaotic Kinshasa protests against international inaction in DR Congo conflict.

The Independent (2025-01-29). Nakasongola Mpox cases fall. independent.co.ug Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The rate of Mpox virus infections in Nakasongola has slowed down as the district struggles to contain the spread of the disease. Nakasongola district detected its first Mpox case on September 9th, 2024; since then, it has recorded 84 confirmed cases. The district was declared the epicentre after registering …

The Independent (2025-01-29). Parliament demands explanation on Ugandan embassy in DRC. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has called on the Executive to present a formal statement regarding the attack on Uganda's Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This follows images of persons burning Uganda's flag by protesters who also stormed Uganda's embassy and vandalized property therein. The incident has been linked to …

The Independent (2025-01-29). UN evacuates staff to Uganda following conflict in eastern DR Congo. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda said on Tuesday that the United Nations has evacuated part of its staff from Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following intense fighting. Henry Okello Oryem, Uganda's minister of state for foreign affairs in charge of international cooperation, told Xinhua by telephone that the UN's …

The Independent (2025-01-29). UPDF rules out DRC pull out. independent.co.ug Kinshasa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing Operation Shujaa in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the ongoing fighting. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels captured the city of Goma on Monday after fierce fighting with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of …

Our Reporter (2025-01-29). UPDF Rules Out DRC Pull Out. plusnews.ug The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing Operation Shujaa in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the ongoing fighting. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels captured the city of Goma on Monday after fierce fighting with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and their coalition, which …

Cameron Harrison, Dom Shannon (2025-01-29). Costco keeps diversity policies, but workers know a union contract is the best DEI. peoplesworld.org The decision by Costco to maintain its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, in light of Big Business' onslaught on affirmative action and the Trump administration's recent executive orders against federal diversity programs, has been seen as a positive development among many in the civil rights and democratic movements. Corporations including Meta, Target, Walmart, and …

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-01-29). Kim Jong Un calls to strengthen DPRK's nuclear shield. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, called today to strengthen the country's nuclear shield in the face of the growing global instability, the state news agency ACNC reported.

tvbrics (2025-01-29). Russia-Egypt trade surges to US$8 billion in 2024 as economic ties strengthen. tvbrics.com Russia remains a crucial partner in Egypt's agricultural sector…

newarab (2025-01-29). Egypt's bread subsidy system reforms hit the poor hardest. newarab.com

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-29). Ethiopia: Key Rights Groups Suspended. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Men in downtown Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 3, 2021. | © 2021 Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images | (Nairobi) — Ethiopian authorities have shut down two more prominent human rights organizations in recent weeks as part of their escalating crackdown against civil society, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately rescind the decision and stop targeting independent voices.In late December 2024, the Ethiopian Authority for Civil Society Organizations, a government body that oversees civil society groups, suspended the Ethiopian Human Rights Council,…

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-29). Cuba cae en penales y termina última en Mundial de Balonmano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 de ene (ACN) Cuba cerró su participación en el Mundial de Balonmano 2025 con una derrota en penales frente a Guinea (33-31) y terminó en el último lugar del certamen universal que por primera vez tuvo sede en tres países: Dinamarca, Noruega y Croacia.

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-29). From Israel to Libya, Italy is Protecting Alleged War Criminals. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, photographed during a press conference after the joint conversation with Annalena Baerbock, Federal Foreign Minister, (not pictured here) at the Foreign Office. Berlin, September 28, 2023. Photo by: Janine Schmitz/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images | ©…

David Hencke (2025-01-29). Rising Cyber Threats: UK Government's Vulnerability Exposed. bylinetimes.com Cyber attacks on government departments and Parliament from malign actors in Russia, China and Iran are becoming increasingly sophisticated and severe, the National Audit Office warns in a report published today. | Ministries are vulnerable to attack because 58 critical key IT systems in Whitehall have gaps in their cyber resistance and another 238 legacy computer systems are operating without any security updates because manufacturers have long ceased to provide them. | Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Tory Chair of the Committee of Public Accounts, said: "Today's NAO report must serve as a stark wake-up call to the G…

Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-29). The UK government is normalising tyranny. expose-news.com Sir Chris Whitty has admitted at the UK Covid Inquiry that the decision to make Covid vaccines mandatory was "100% political." His admission contradicts the government's previous claim of "following the science." …

newarab (2025-01-29). Your guide to attend and who to cheer for Morocco's Afcon 2025. newarab.com

WSWS (2025-01-29). Dozens of civilians killed in Nigeria in government airstrikes against armed gangs. wsws.org These attacks are the latest in a series of aerial bombardments by the Nigerian government as part of a protracted campaign against armed groups and insurgents in the north of the country, much of which is effectively outside of federal government control.

Reuters (2025-01-29). Senate Democrats block bill to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel. haaretz.com U.S. Senate Democrats halted a Republican-led effort to sanction the World Court in protest of its arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defense minister over alleged war crimes committed in Gaza…

tn.ai (2025-01-29). Iran Refutes Israel's Allegations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the UN rejected the Zionist regime's threadbare and unfounded accusations against the Islamic Republic, saying Israel is attempting to distract the international community from its heinous atrocities against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2025-01-29). Iran's 'defensive diplomacy' neutralized plots of global arrogance: Senior commander. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander hails that the Islamic Republic's defensive diplomacy has foiled the global arrogant powers' plots to isolate the country.

Lindsay Owens (2025-01-29). Trump said he'd lower prices, instead he's doing corporate tax giveaways. peoplesworld.org President Trump is back in office, and his Republican allies in Congress are already hard at work readying his legislative agenda. Trump campaigned on a promise to lower costs for Americans. But so far, the GOP hasn't proposed a single plan to do that. Instead, Republicans are sitting back while the president trashes the constitution, …

Ali Salam (2025-01-29). Tulkarem: Israeli Soldiers Kill a Palestinian, Injure Three Others, Detonate a Home, and Destroy Infrastructure. imemc.org
| On Tuesday, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man in the Irtah suburb, south of Tulkarem, and injured three others, including a child during their military incursion into Tulkarem city and the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. | Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man, on Tuesday night, after shooting and detaining him in the Irtah suburb, south of Tulkarem.

Staff (2025-01-29). Israel's defense chief: IDF to remain in Jenin even after operation is complete. haaretz.com LEBANON: 14 wounded in IDF strike in southern Lebanon; Lebanese army captures Hezbollah facility ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli Contractor Working in Gaza Accidentally Shot Dead by IDF Troops ‚ñ WEST BANK: Two people were killed by the IDF overnight; 12 who supporter released prisoner were arrested…

Staff (2025-01-29). Rubio tells Arab leaders: Post-war plans for the Gaza Strip must prevent Hamas from governing. haaretz.com LEBANON: 14 wounded in IDF strike in southern Lebanon; Lebanese army captures Hezbollah facility ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli Contractor Working in Gaza Accidentally Shot Dead by IDF Troops ‚ñ WEST BANK: Two people were killed by the IDF overnight; 12 who supporter released prisoner were arrested…

Craig Murray, Consortium News. (2025-01-29). Israeli Atrocities Continue In Lebanon. popularresistance.org Not only did Israel fail to evacuate its army from Southern Lebanon on Sunday, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement, its forces also shot over 130 Lebanese civilians attempting to return home in accordance with the deal, killing 23 and wounding 109 (of whom some are in critical condition). | This included a 12-year-old boy wounded in the neck in Kfarkela, standing right next to my local producer Mahmood. I was 20 yards away and on my way to them. Four were killed in Kfarkela and overnight the Israeli army demolished numerous homes there in "punishment."

presstv.ir (2025-01-29). Israeli drone strike injures 5 people in southern Lebanon. presstv.ir Lebanon's Health Ministry says an Israeli drone strike has injured 5 people in the southern town of Majdal Selm.

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-01-29). Plane crash in South Sudan leaves 18 deaths. plenglish.com Juba, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) A plane crash in South Sudan today killed at least 18 people and seriously injured three others when a small plane that took off shortly before in the state of Unity crashed.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-01-29). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org

Elsadig Elsheikh (2025-01-29). 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 (…) | – | / |

Nathan Spears (2025-01-29). Cost-Effective Strategies for Startups to Establish Brand Identity. thecanary.co Establishing a brand identity is essential for startups seeking to stand out in competitive markets. Without a clear visual identity, a business may fail to capture attention, losing potential customers and opportunities.The challenge is building a distinctive and cohesive brand while staying within budget. Thankfully, startups can use practical and cost-effective strategies to shape their …

The Independent (2025-01-29). MPs: Besigye fears poisoning at Luzira. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament's Human Rights Committee says former FDC leader, Dr. Kiiza Besigye expressed fears that he might be killed while in detention at Luzira maximum prison. The Committee chaired by West Budama MP, Fox Odoi over the weekend visited Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Haj Obed Lutale. In a …

The Independent (2025-01-29). Busoga University to reopen in August. independent.co.ug Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga University will reopen in August. This was revealed by the Ministry of Education's assistant commissioner in charge of university education and training, John Ochira. In December 2016, the National Council for Higher Education-NCHE revoked the provisional license of Busoga University, which has been in operation since 1998 on …

The Independent (2025-01-29). Four day NRM register update starts today. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM has started updating its register ahead of party primaries. The exercise that started this morning will run till Saturday, February 1st, 2025 across all the villages in Uganda. Rosemary Namayanja the Deputy Secretary General of NRM, says the exercise intends to enable persons who have turned …

The Independent (2025-01-29). Madhvani seeks more 10,000 hectares of land for Amuru Sugar Project. independent.co.ug Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Madhvani Group of companies has shown interest in acquiring additional 10,000 acres of land in Kololo Parish, Lakang Sub-County in Amuru district for the establishment of a sugar factory plant through the Amuru Sugar Works Ltd. The move was revealed by Amuru district leaders who held a meeting with …

NEOB (2025-01-28). SA improves housing consumer rights. sanews.gov.za SA improves housing consumer rights | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Housing Consumer Protection Bill, which is geared at offering greater protection for housing consumers and support for new entrants in the home building industry. | According to a statement by the Presidency, the law also seeks to address "challenges identified by the Department of Human Settlements and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC), with regard to the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act of 1998". | "The new law seeks to ensure adequate protection of housing consumers and effective regulation of…

Patrick Bond (2025-01-28). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org

The Independent (2025-01-28). African Union urges Trump to revisit US exit from WHO. independent.co.ug Trump cited dissatisfaction over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the inequality of contributions ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The African Union on Jan.22 urged new U.S. President Donald Trump to revisit his decision to withdraw Washington from the World Health Organisation. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said that as a …

infobrics (2025-01-28). BRICS Charts New Paths for Africa's Development. infobrics.org Group could help drive industrialization and create jobs in continent, experts say…

infobrics (2025-01-28). BRICS Charts New Paths for Africa's Development. infobrics.org Group could help drive industrialization and create jobs in continent, experts say…

newarab (2025-01-28). Russia to assert Africa-Europe power via Libya airbase expansion. newarab.com The Mataan al-Sarra Airbase in the

DikelediM (2025-01-28). Stronger measures to protect oceans from pollution. sanews.gov.za Stronger measures to protect oceans from pollution | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, ushering in stronger measures to better protect South Africa's oceans from ship-related pollution. | In a statement, The Presidency highlighted the importance of the legislation, which is also a contribution to global efforts to protect the marine environment and sustainable economic exploitation. | "With a coastline stretching over 3 000 kilometres from Namibia on the Atlantic Ocean to Mozambique on the Indian Ocean, the new legislation is…

EDWIN (2025-01-28). Africa showcases tourism offering. sanews.gov.za Africa showcases tourism offering | South Africa is today hosting a media launch to pave the way to the 19th edition of Meetings Africa ⚪ the continent's premier business events trade show. | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu are today leading the launch, which is taking place at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange where they will share key information about Meetings Africa. | South African Tourism, in partnership with the Gauteng Tourism Authority, Johannesburg Tourism Company and the Sandton Convention Centre, will host the 19th Meetings Africa. | The prestigious gathering will…

EDWIN (2025-01-28). Mchunu honours men and women in blue. sanews.gov.za Mchunu honours men and women in blue | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has thanked police officers for the sacrifices they make to safeguard the country. | | The country on Monday marked National Police Day. | | "You leave your families to serve the greater family that is our beloved country. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed. On behalf of the government of the Republic of South Africa and the people you so diligently protect, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. | | "The parade today is a symbol of the discipline, strength, and capabilities of the SAPS [South African Police Service]. It is a…

Maxime Duriez (2025-01-28). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org

nosihle (2025-01-28). Have your say on draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy. sanews.gov.za Have your say on draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy | Public comments are sought on the draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy in South Africa. | | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion Travers George, has called on the public to comment on the draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy in South Africa. | | "The draft strategy provides a high-level vision and strategic objectives at national level for the management and long-term conservation of elephants as a meta-population in South Africa, while contributing to the well-being of people," the Department of Forestry, Fisheries…

DikelediM (2025-01-28). SANDF refutes video clip claims. sanews.gov.za SANDF refutes video clip claims | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that its forces surrendered to M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | | The SANDF said these allegations are misleading and untrue. | | In a statement on Tuesday, the SANDF clarified the misrepresentation of events circulating in a video clip claiming that SANDF forces surrendered to M23 rebels. | | "We wish to set the record straight. The footage in question depicts a white flag raised, which is an outcome of discussions between the opposing fighting forces to agree…

EDWIN (2025-01-28). Oshoek border resumes operations. sanews.gov.za Oshoek border resumes operations | Traveller and cargo operations at the Oshoek Port of Entry, the main border post between South Africa and Eswatini, have resumed. | This was announced by the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Tuesday. | This follows the successful clearance and safety assessment of the port after a serious truck accident on Sunday. | The accident, caused by a 32-ton coal truck that allegedly experienced brake failure, resulted in significant damage to port infrastructure and multiple vehicles that were at…

NEOB (2025-01-28). Remaining silent on GBVF 'not an option' – Justice Minister. sanews.gov.za Remaining silent on GBVF 'not an option' – Justice Minister | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has reiterated government's commitment to fighting the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. | | The Minister delivered remarks at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's Women Empowerment 365 Days Against Gender-Based Violence dialogue held in Soweto on Tuesday. | | "As part of [the] criminal justice system, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is working tirelessly to ensure that legal and law enforcement services work on enforcing domes…

The Independent (2025-01-28). Trump's Africa team starts to take shape. independent.co.ug Top State Department job like to go to J. Peter Pham, a diplomatic very familiar with Ugandan issues ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT REPORTER & AGENCIES | U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to nominate a former special envoy as Washington's top Africa official, while a Republican aide is likely to be the White House's Africa director. …

DikelediM (2025-01-28). SANDF members killed in rebel attack near Goma Airport. sanews.gov.za SANDF members killed in rebel attack near Goma Airport | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the passing away of three of its members following a mortar bomb attack by the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday. | | This follows an exchange of mortar bomb between the Forces Armees de la Republic Democratique du Congo (FARDC), Congolese Defence Force and the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport, where the SANDF base is collocated. | | "The M23 rebels launched several a mortar bomb in the direction of Goma Airport, which landed in the SANDF b…

DikelediM (2025-01-28). President signs landmark law to preserve and develop agricultural land. sanews.gov.za President signs landmark law to preserve and develop agricultural land | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill into law, marking a significant step toward safeguarding South Africa's agricultural land for long-term food production and economic growth. | | The Presidency said in a statement that the law supports government's objectives and priorities in respect of the sustainable management and use of natural resources. | | It also sets out a countrywide policy and regulatory framework for the preservation and development of agricultural land. | | "The law cr…

Staff (2025-01-28). El canal que marca la frontera entre Asia y àÅfrica. cubadebate.cu Egipto es uno de los países transcontinentales del mundo debido a su ubicación geográfica única. Puerto Said, en el continente africano, y Puerto Fuad, en el continente asiático, están conectadas a través del Canal de Suez, que sirve como límite natural entre Asia y àÅfrica. Este canal simboliza la unión entre ambos continentes.

The Independent (2025-01-28). NUP kicks off selection of Kawempe North by-election candidate. independent.co.ug Kawempe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kick-started a process of selecting a party flag bearer to contest in the Kawempe North by-election. This is carried out in a formal statement calling for expression of interest from the political party members for the parliamentary seat and councillor for the Kazo-Angola …

Staff (2025-01-28). As ICE Conducts Made-for-TV Raids, Cities from Chicago to Newark Resist Trump's Immigration Crackdown. democracynow.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up raids across the United States, arresting more than 1,000 people in operations Monday after detaining a similar number on Sunday. Immigrant communities and their allies say the raids violate human rights, the Constitution, and are being carried out in retaliation against sanctuary cities that have policies aimed at protecting undocumented residents. In Chicago, immigrant rights organizer Dulce Guzmán says there is "palpable fear and anxiety among families," but she lauds elected officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker, for…

GAIA (2025-01-28). Turning the Tide on Plastic: Philippines Joins Regional Push for Reuse Revolution. pressenza.com Philippine Reuse Consortium Launched Amid Global Push to Combat Plastic Pollution : | The launch culminates the three-day workshop and stakeholder consultations on mainstreaming reuse and refill solutions in the country. The event which was organized by Greenpeace Philippines and the Mother Earth Foundation, with the support of Plasticdiet Indonesia, GAIA Asia Pacific, and the Break Free From Plastic movement, highlights scalable local initiatives, including zero-waste sari-sari stores (small-scale convenience stores) carinderias (neighborhood eateries), and local reuse-and-refill stores such as Back-to-B…

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-28). Gaza: No Safe Pregnancies During Israeli Assault. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Palestinian woman pregnant with triplets, suffers from malnutrition and extreme anemia due to food shortages, at a displaced persons camp in Rafah, Gaza, February 14, 2024. | © 2024 Abed Zagout/Anadolu via Getty Images | (Jerusalem, January 28, 2025) — The Israeli government's blockade of Gaza and attacks on healthcare facilities have created serious and sometimes life-threatening danger for women and girls during and after pregnancy and delivery since hostilities began in October 2023, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 50-page report, "'Five Babies in…

The Independent (2025-01-28). Auditor General warns of 10-year case backlogs at UHRC. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A review of 100 files at the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) by the Auditor General has revealed delays of more than one year, with some complaints going up to 10 years before the completion of investigations. The revelation is carried in the latest Auditor General's report for the …

Staff (2025-01-28). What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Fort Lauderdale. moguldom.com Experiencing a car accident can be an overwhelming and challenging situation. However, knowing what to do immediately after the incident can help you protect your rights and ensure your safety. This article outlines essential steps to take after an accident in Fort Lauderdale. Ensure Safety and Call for Help A Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyer …

Lyn Neeley (2025-01-28). Week three: Oregon's largest health care workers strike. workers.org Portland, Oregon Providence Health & Services' health care workers are entering the third week of the largest nurse's strike in Oregon's history. Nearly 5,000 nurses, physicians, clinicians, midwives and other medical professionals from eight Portland area hospitals are demanding decent health care benefits, safe staffing, competitive wages and the hiring . . . |

presstv.ir (2025-01-28). Freed Palestinians face 'systematic terrorism' by Israel: Advocacy group. presstv.ir The Palestinian Prisoners Society says the Israeli military has carried out "systematic terrorism" against the abductees the regime recently released under the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Staff (2025-01-28). Heridos en Líbano tras ataques israelíes en zonas fronterizas. cubadebate.cu El Ejército de Líbano informó este martes que un soldado y tres ciudadanos resultaron heridos en el contexto de los continuos ataques israelíes en las zonas fronterizas del sur. Según las Fuerzas Armadas, Israel abrió fuego contra personal del ejército y residentes en la carretera Yaroun-Maroun al-Ras mientras intentaban regresar a sus hogares.

Basit Mahmood (2025-01-28). EXCLUSIVE: Voters say Elon Musk represents a threat to UK democracy, poll finds. leftfootforward.org Voters believe that Elon Musk represents a threat to UK democracy, an exclusive poll for Left Foot Forward has found. | The poll, carried out by Savanta for LFF, found that 47% of voters believe that the tech billionaire, who has posted a series of false claims about UK politics in recent weeks on his X platform, represents a threat to UK democracy. | Around 31% of voters said they believed Musk does not represent a threat to UK democracy. | It comes after Musk has drawn criticism in recent weeks for posting misinformation on his X platform and repeatedly attacked the Labour Party, posting a series of false cl…

Alfred W. McCoy (2025-01-28). Detroit's Death Spiral? counterpunch.org It came upon a midnight clear, a vision both complete and quite specific — not from any of those "angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold," as in the Christmas carol, but from a long line of trucks on the Indiana Toll Road. On that cold winter's night about five years

Dean Baker (2025-01-28). There's One Word for Trump's Erratic Negotiating Strategy: "Stupid" counterpunch.org Donald Trump is carrying through his campaign pledge in threatening every country in the world with big taxes on the goods we import (tariffs) from them. However, he does keep changing the size of the taxes he wants to hit us with and who will be most affected. In the latest version imports from Mexico

Staff (2025-01-28). "War of Plunder": How Rwanda Has Fueled War in DRC as Western Countries Look Away. democracynow.org The long-simmering conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo escalated this week when Rwandan-backed M23 rebels captured at least part of the eastern city of Goma. The fighting between the militia and Congolese forces has killed at least 17 with over 370 people injured, and hospitals are overwhelmed. U.N. chief António Guterres has called on Rwandan forces to withdraw immediately from the DRC and end support for M23, as fears grow of a wider regional war, but Maurice Carney, co-founder and executive director of Friends of the Congo, says Rwanda's actions in the DRC will continue unless Western countr…

Julia Conley (2025-01-28). Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Sparks Alarm and Confusion. truthout.org Calling a federal grant and loan funding freeze announced by the Trump administration "a massive, massive overreach," U.S. Sen. Patty Murray was among those expressing fury on Tuesday over a move that could have far-reaching implications for millions of Americans who rely on federal food assistance and education and healthcare programs, among other necessities. "We are talking about our small… |

Alleen Brown (2025-01-28). 10 states fund prisons using stolen Indigenous lands. grist.org Steven Amos feels hopeful for once. He's finishing a drug and alcohol treatment program, living in a halfway house, and working a new job, doing carpentry. "I love anything outdoors," he said. "I'm happy I'm not locked up." | A member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Amos, age 53, grew up with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains set like a painting behind his childhood home in Ethete, Wyoming, on the Wind River reservation. He loved hunting and fishing along the Little Wind River, but his family — as well as many Wind River neighbors — had no running water, sometimes no electricity, or enough to eat. | T…

Alleen Brown (2025-01-28). 10 States Fund Carceral Facilities and Programs Using Stolen Indigenous Lands. truthout.org Steven Amos feels hopeful for once. He's finishing a drug and alcohol treatment program, living in a halfway house, and working a new job, doing carpentry. "I love anything outdoors," he said. "I'm happy I'm not locked up." A member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Amos, age 53, grew up with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains set like a painting behind his childhood home in Ethete, Wyoming… |

David Dayen (2025-01-28). We found the $2 trillion. indybay.org How Democrats should deal with DOGE has become a top-level conversation. One school of thought calls out Musk's game of using spending cuts to make room for their own tax cuts. Others draw red lines on cherished, popular programs like Social Security & Medicare or highlight serial conflicts of interest. Still others counsel constructive engagement. The Musk/DOGE plan is one of self-enrichment & outward punishment. A different path is needed!

Staff (2025-01-28). Navigating Car Ownership in the U.S.: A Practical Guide for Black Immigrants Settling in America. moguldom.com Relocating to the United States brings a mix of excitement and challenges. For many Black immigrants, one of the first practical hurdles is securing a reliable vehicle, as car ownership is often a necessity in the U.S. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step advice, supported by data, to help you make informed decisions about your first …

Alina Ramos Martin (2025-01-28). Cuba's National Hero honored in East Timor. plenglish.com Dili, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Friends of Cuba and members of the diplomatic corps paid tribute to the architect of the Caribbean nation's independence, José Martí, on the 172nd anniversary of his birth.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-28). Argentinean train drivers' union goes on strike. plenglish.com In a statement, the organization said that the ongoing strike was caused by the lack of answers from the companies representing the Government and the concessionaires. | In addition, it informed that a plenary meeting of union representatives of all railroads would take place today. | Last month, La Fraternidad pointed out that "the interruptions of the activity are not pleasant, neither for those who suffer them, nor for those who carry them out, but they are the only legal tool the workers have when their claims are not attended". | The companies and the officials degraded the purchasing power of the salary, by…

Chris Walker (2025-01-28). Over 15 Navajo Nation Members Swept Up in Trump Immigration Raids. truthout.org Officials from the Navajo Nation are warning its members to carry personal identification that indicates they are citizens of the United States at all times following reports that more than a dozen Diné/Navajo people have been detained and questioned during immigration raids in Arizona and New Mexico since last Wednesday. Navajo people, also known as Diné people, have experienced "negative… |

Zane McNeill (2025-01-28). Incarcerated Trans Woman Sues Trump Over Anti-Trans Order Redefining "Sex" truthout.org A transgender woman in federal prison has sued President Donald Trump over an executive order he issued on his first day back in office seeking to define "sex" in a way the lawsuit says is "intentionally designed to discriminate against transgender people" and "deny them equal treatment." The complaint, filed under the pseudonym Maria Moe, claims that Executive Order 14166 has caused Moe… |

Tim Huber (2025-01-28). MDS brings family spirit to wildfire rebuilding effort in Hawaii. anabaptistworld.org As the Mennonite Disaster Service family prays for and reaches out with care to fire survivors in Los Angeles, MDS volunteers are also helping fire survivors in Maui, Hawaii, by building safe housing and bringing a spirit of ohana, or extended family.

editor (2025-01-28). Should wine carry a cancer warning? onlineopinion.com.au When relative risks are inflated and absolute risks ignored, the result is not informed consent but unnecessary anxiety. Let's not lose sight of moderation-in drinking and in public health messaging.

Guest Blogger (2025-01-28). Carbon Capture A Waste Of Money, Says Octopus Boss. wattsupwiththat.com But Jackson did not seem to realise the irony when he commented that it was competition rather than subsidies that should be driving the UK's energy transition. | Does he not know that subsidies for renewable energy have cost close to £100 billion already, and will continue to rise?>

newarab (2025-01-28). After 42 minutes this season Al-Hilal terminates Neymar contract. newarab.com Brazilian star "The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with

The Independent (2025-01-28). Subaru drivers to support Police children with school supplies. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Subaru drivers under their umbrella organization, Car Tribe Uganda, are swapping their reputation for wild driving with a charitable cause. The group comprising 95 registered members is mobilizing scholastic materials for the children of police officers ahead of the upcoming school term. Car Tribe Uganda, which unites Subaru …

Staff (2025-01-28). Carlson revela supuestos planes de la Administración Biden para desatar guerra con Rusia y atentar contra Putin. cubadebate.cu El exsecretario de Estado estadounidense Antony Blinken dirigió en realidad la Administración Biden intentando desencadenar una verdadera guerra entre Washington y Moscú, afirmó el periodista Tucker Carlson. En concreto, añadió, los planes habrían incluido la posibilidad de atentar contra la vida del presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin.

Ali Salam (2025-01-28). Gaza: Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians, Including a Child, Injure Others. imemc.org
| Occupation forces killed two Palestinians, including a child, and injured others, on Monday, near the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. | At midnight on Monday/Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike killed one Palestinian man and injured others at the Nuwairi hill west of the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp.
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Hugo GABBERO (2025-01-28). 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 (…) | – |

Dan Evans, Tom Latchem (2025-01-28). Levi Davis — Murdered At Sea? bylinetimes.com A version of this article was first published in the July 2024 edition of Byline Times | Was Levi Davis seen a nautical mile out to sea in the central shipping channel of Barcelona's busy commercial port, clothed, and shouting for help in the dead of night? If so, how did he get there and why could rescuers on scene in less than four minutes find no trace? | Byline Times has established that Levi could not have possibly swam there himself. So was he murdered? And what have the police done about it? | It's 06: 32 on Sunday 30 October 2022. The Maltese cruise ship MSC Bellissima is a nautical mile from the entra…

Dan Evans, Tom Latchem (2025-01-28). Levi Davis — Murdered At Sea? bylinetimes.com A version of this article was first published in the July 2024 edition of Byline Times | Was Levi Davis seen a nautical mile out to sea in the central shipping channel of Barcelona's busy commercial port, clothed, and shouting for help in the dead of night? If so, how did he get there and why could rescuers on scene in less than four minutes find no trace? | Byline Times has established that Levi could not have possibly swam there himself. So was he murdered? And what have the police done about it? | It's 06: 32 on Sunday 30 October 2022. The Maltese cruise ship MSC Bellissima is a nautical mile from the entran…

Staff (2025-01-28). Comunica Banco Central de Cuba cambios en bonificación a pagos electrónicos. cubadebate.cu Para incentivar los pagos por canales electrónicos, el Banco Central de Cuba implementará a partir del miércoles 29 de enero del 2025, una modificación sobre la aplicación de bonificación a los pagos en línea. Desde agosto de 2023, esta bonificación se ha fijado en un 6%, sin embargo, esta no ha podido ser extensiva a toda la red de comercios minoristas.

aljazeera (2025-01-28). Bodies on streets, hospitals struggle, battles intensify in DR Congo's Goma. aljazeera.com The M23 rebel group has declared the key city of Goma under its control, signalling a big blow to the Congolese army.

Eloise Goldsmith (2025-01-28). Trump Ousts 2 Key Leaders at the National Labor Relations Board. truthout.org In a radical shake-up of the federal agency tasked with protecting the right of private sector employees to organize, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday fired two key leaders at the National Labor Relations Board. Trump ousted NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and — in a less expected and legally dubious move — also removed Democratic NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox. |

WSWS (2025-01-28). Maryland's Democratic governor proposes austerity budget for next fiscal year. wsws.org Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, recently released his budget plan for the next fiscal year, which includes $2 billion in cuts for climate spending and other vital social programs.

Ramzy Baroud (2025-01-28). Gaza's unbreakable resistance: A historical perspective on the war and its aftermath. peoplesworld.org The problem with political analysis is that it often lacks historical perspective and is mostly limited to recent events. The current analysis of the Israeli war on Gaza falls victim to this narrow thinking. The ceasefire agreement, signed between Palestinian groups and Israel under Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. mediation in Doha on Jan. 15, is …

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-01-28). Jordan And Egypt Snub Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It still remains to be seen if the Trump administration will find a way to bribe or coerce either or both nations to comply with Trump's ethnic cleansing agenda, but the fact that they aren't already on board means the empire still needs to jump through some significant hoops before this could happen.

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-01-28). Jordan And Egypt Snub Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Both Jordan and Egypt have put out statements rejecting President Trump's proposal to "clean out" Gaza and move its population to …

presstv.ir (2025-01-28). Trump reiterates call for relocation of Gazans; UN blasts plan as 'ethnic cleansing'. presstv.ir Donald Trump has reiterated his call on resistant Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip.

Ben Samuels (2025-01-28). Trump doubles down on call for Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from Gaza. haaretz.com Shortly after speaking with Egypt's Al-Sissi, the U.S. president said he wants Gazans 'in an area where they can live without disruption. Gaza has been hell for so many years'…

presstv.ir (2025-01-28). Iran rejects Trump's plan to forcibly displace Gazans from 'homeland'. presstv.ir Iran has rejected Trump's plan to forcibly relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Jordan and Egypt.

newarab (2025-01-28). Egypt's bread subsidy system reforms hit the poor hardest. newarab.com

aljazeera (2025-01-28). Ethiopia to Israel: Secret Journeys. aljazeera.com The secret transportation of thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel in the 1980s by the Mossad and the CIA.

Mark Gruenberg (2025-01-28). Trump executive orders roll back civil rights, workers' rights, and greenlight fraud. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Not content with trashing federal workers' rights, Republican President Donald Trump—who as a young New York developer violated federal fair and open housing laws—wants to roll back the civil rights revolution, too. Not only that, but a separate Trump executive order fires at least 17 key watchdogs—independent Inspectors General at various agencies. That move opens …

presstv.ir (2025-01-28). IRIB head confirms journalist held by Israeli forces in occupied territories. presstv.ir The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting says an IRIB journalist has been held by Israeli forces in the occupied territories.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-28). A los 76 como república, India figura entre las principales economías>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) Al celebrar el aniversario 76 como república, India figura hoy como la quinta potencia económica a escala internacional y "con gran esfuerzo se encamina a ser la tercera en 2027", vaticinó el embajador Armstrong Changsan.

Nava J. Thakuria (2025-01-28). In Pursuit of India's R-Day Celebration. pressenza.com Defying all odds, including a boycott call by some armed militant outfits, the people of far eastern Bharat (India) celebrated the 76th Republic Day, unfurling the Tri-colour paying homage to the known and unknown martyrs of India's Freedom Movement against the colonial British forces. | Resentments against the governments in respective State capitals as well as in New Delhi, anti-India rhetoric and even the diktats from separatist militants could not deter from joining the celebrations aspiring for a powerful nation, which is definitely a Biswa Mitra (if not immediately, it can emerge as Biswa Guru), a guiding l…

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-28). Hezbollah Launches Border Towns Reconstruction Project: Israeli Buffer Zone Shattered. english.almanar.com.lb Member of Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, Dr. Hasan Fadlallah, launched Hezbollah project of reconstructing the border towns in South Lebanon, stressing that the noble locals will return to live in their rebuilt houses, not in tents. Dozens of architectures attended Bint Jbeil district to participate in implementing the plan as the Jihad Al-Bina Association …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-28). Loud explosion rocks Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-28). Israeli military radio confirms air raid on Nabatiyeh city in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-28). Israeli Enemy Targets Nabatieh, South Lebanon, for First Time since Ceasefire Took Effect. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy violated again the ceasefire in South Lebanon, launching on Tuesday an air raid on Nabatieh city. The Zionist attack targeted Nabatieh Al-Fawqa area, leaving 14 injuries and causing a materialistic damage. Al-Manar correspondent reported, later on, a second air raid on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa area as well. It is worth noting that this …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-28). A second Israeli air raid targets Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb

Staff (2025-01-28). Hostage's brother: He's likely dead; Israel must prioritize returning living Gaza captives. haaretz.com LEBANON: Two killed, 17 wounded by IDF fire in southern Lebanon, health ministry reports ‚ñ GAZA: Israel allows Palestinians to return to northern Gaza as Netzarim corridor reopens after over a year ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Islamic Jihad airs video of Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud, slated for release on Thursday…

Moshe Gilad (2025-01-28). This beautiful Russian Orthodox church is in Tel Aviv — where an Arab village once stood. haaretz.com The Saint Peter and Saint Tabitha Russian Orthodox Church, and the park in which it's located, offer a peaceful bubble in a busy area of Tel Aviv…

Fedaa al-Qedra (2025-01-28). "Everything is gone" in Rafah. electronicintifada.net Large areas of Gaza's southernmost city are now uninhabitable.

Dan Collyns (2025-01-28). Chancay celebrates Chinese New Year. america.cgtn.com Chinese New Year celebrations started early in Chancay, the small Peruvian town that is now the hub for South America's biggest Chinese-built mega port. Dan Collyns reports.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-28). Wildfire sparks alarm in South Australian city. plenglish.com Canberra, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) A bushfire in southern Australia today destroyed at least one building while forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 persons from the city of Dimboola, while firefighters are trying to quell it.

WSWS (2025-01-28). Axel Rudakubana's Southport murders: Who bears responsibility? wsws.org Starmer's inquiry will not address the problems in the National Health Service, social services and schools which prevented them from intervening effectively to shift Rudakubana from the path he was on. Nor will it pose the question: what are the psychological pressures at work in today's society which drove him down that path in the first place?

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-01-28). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org

Staff (2025-01-28). Gold, Guns & Genocide: How the UAE Profits from RSF War Crimes in Sudan. democracynow.org As U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres renews his call for an immediate halt to fighting in Sudan between the country's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, we speak with New York Times correspondent Declan Walsh about how the conflict is being fueled by the illicit gold trade. He reports that Sudan's gold riches are being smuggled out of the country by both sides in order to pay for the drones, guns and missiles that have killed tens of thousands of people since the start of the civil war in April 2023. Much of that wealth is ending up in the United Arab Emirates, which backs the R…

Elsadig Elsheikh (2025-01-28). 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 (…) | – | / |

aljazeera (2025-01-28). Lake Tanganyika fishers fight for their future amid declining catches. aljazeera.com From 2020-2024, fish production dropped 20% in the world's longest freshwater lake serving Tanzania and its neighbours.

tn.ai (2025-01-28). Ayatollah Khamenei Slams US as Archetype of Colonialism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei denounced the US government as the epitome of colonialism and arrogance, saying the US is dominated by financial moguls.

The Independent (2025-01-28). Gulu University gives Chinese constructors sh500M compensation. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report by the Auditor General has revealed how Gulu University forked out Shillings 527.5 million to pay accumulated interest to Chinese firm Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) over delayed contract payments. The University management entered a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) on June 19, 2019, at a …

The Independent (2025-01-28). Kween farmers applaud Uganda Breweries for providing a ready market for barley. independent.co.ug Kween, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kween District have applauded Uganda Breweries for providing a ready market for barley which has boosted their household incomes, saying that this has improved their livelihoods. They said this during an interaction with officials from Uganda Breweries on Friday last week. Patrick Mangusho, a barley farmer on his …

The Independent (2025-01-28). Lugoloobi loses bid for constitutional reference in Karamoja iron sheets case. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has rejected an application filed by State Minister for Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi, seeking a constitutional reference regarding his alleged involvement in diverting iron sheets meant for vulnerable people in Karamoja. On Tuesday, Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga dismissed the application, which was submitted by …

The Independent (2025-01-28). Unlocking Uganda's E-Commerce Potential: Empowering SMEs to thrive in the digital age. independent.co.ug OPINION | Ivy Maingi | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the heartbeat of Uganda's economy, playing a crucial role in job creation, local innovation, and overall economic growth. Yet, in today's fast-paced digital landscape, many SMEs face challenges in adapting to the tools and platforms necessary to remain competitive. At Glovo, we believe e- commerce …

The Independent (2025-01-28). West Buganda Diocese in disarray over selection of new bishop. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda in the West Buganda diocese is embroiled in yet another bitter disagreement pitting the clergy against Christians over the alleged intrigues surrounding the search for a new Bishop. The disagreements are threatening the process of choosing a potential replacement for Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale who …

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