(2025-01-06). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-06). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-06). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). The Military To Prison Pipeline. popularresistance.org Like old soldiers around the country, a group of former service members gathered in Crest Hill, Illinois to remember fallen comrades on Memorial Day, 2024. Several months later, The Veteran, a newspaper published by Vietnam Veterans Against the War, ran a photo of the event they attended. It shows a multi-generational group of men ⚪ white, Black and Latino—lined up proudly between two flags. | In his dispatch to the newspaper, African-American Navy veteran Robert Maury explained why everyone in the Stateville Veterans Group was wearing government issued clothing of a non-military sort.
(2025-01-06). Namibian President-elect receives Chinese Foreign Minister. plenglish.com Windhoek, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) President-elect of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in this capital, who began an important tour of African countries, the digital portal The Namibian reported.
(2025-01-06). Hlabisa commends Matatiele communities for safe return of initiates. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa commends Matatiele communities for safe return of initiates | The Minister of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, joined the community of Phamotse village in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, as they welcomed back home 114 initiates this past weekend. | The cultural and traditional event brought the community together in celebration, characterised by song and dance. | The Minister was accompanied by the Eastern Cape CoGTA MEC, Zolile Williams, as well as the leadership of the Matatiele Local Municipality and traditional leaders from the surrounding area. | Hlabisa applaude…
(2025-01-06). Level 8 weather warning: KZN residents urged to prepare for heavy rain. sanews.gov.za Level 8 weather warning: KZN residents urged to prepare for heavy rain | The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has placed disaster management teams on high alert following a weather warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). | The warning predicts disruptive rainfall for large parts of the province from Monday, 6 January to Wednesday, 8 January 2025. | Forecasts indicate that adverse weather conditions will lead to the overflow of low-water bridges, localised flooding, and possible disruptions to major routes across KwaZulu-Natal when…
(2025-01-06). Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu. sanews.gov.za Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late Professor Sibusiso Bengu, the first Minister of Education in democratic South Africa, will receive a Special Official Funeral Category 2. | Bengu passed away on 30 December 2024 at the age of 90. | President Ramaphosa has expressed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Professor, who served as South Africa's Ambassador to Germany from 1999 to 2003. | Bengu's Special Official Funeral Category 2 will be held at the University of Zululand in KwaZulu-Na…
(2025-01-06). Higher traffic volumes as holidaymakers return home. sanews.gov.za Higher traffic volumes as holidaymakers return home | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called for vigilance, patience and respect for the rules of the road as the festive season comes to an end and travellers return home. | Roads leading out of coastal areas and neighbouring States are expected to experience high traffic volumes. Law enforcement officers have been deployed to monitor driver behaviour on the roads and reduce the number of crashes and fatalities. | In a statement, the RTMC said 7 448 people were arrested on South African roads over the festive period for various offences, includ…
(2025-01-06). Why is the Sahel turning its back on France? independent.co.ug 
The turning back on France by African countries reflects the growing demand for a broader push to erase the vestiges of French colonial influence, analysts said. DAKAR | Xinhua | More African countries in the Sahel region have recently announced plans to reduce their military ties with France as they urgently demanded the withdrawal of …
(2025-01-06). France doubts Algeria's intentions behind Boualem Sansal arrest. newarab.com 
"To follow the roadmap, it takes two," French Minister Jean-Noà´l Barrot said during…
(2025-01-06). Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-06). Doctors Against Genocide Hold Global Sick-Out to Highlight Atrocities in Gaza. truthout.org Doctors and health care providers across the globe are engaging in a day of action, calling in sick and taking part in other demonstrations against Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. The "Sick From Genocide" global vigil, organized by Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) and several other organizations demonstrating against Israel's thus-far 15-month genocidal war on Gaza… |
(2025-01-06). Headlines for January 6, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Gaza Over 100 Times in 3 Days, Killing Scores of Palestinians, Netanyahu's Office Downplays Reports of Progress in Gaza Ceasefire Talks , Attack on Israeli Bus and Cars in Occupied West Bank Kills 3 and Wounds 8, Biden Approves Sale of $8 Billion in Additional Bombs, Missiles and Arms to Israel, Israeli Embassy Helps Army Reservist Flee Brazil to Avoid War Crimes Inquiry, Ukraine Launches Surprise Cross-Border Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region, House Speaker Mike Johnson Narrowly Retains Gavel After Trump Intervenes, "We Have a Territories & Colonies Problem": Del. Plaskett B…
(2025-01-06). Raging raids: Israeli forces storm more areas in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces have carried out numerous fresh raids across the occupied West Bank, as another infant died of hypothermia in Gaza.
(2025-01-06). Prehistoric carb cravings: Archaeologists find 780,000-year-old proof of plant processing. haaretz.com Tools used by hominins in northern Israel show earliest known evidence of plant processing for consumption, chipping away at theory that our ancestors relied mainly on meat…
(2025-01-06). Three Israelis killed in occupied West Bank bus shooting. newarab.com 
An attack on a bus carrying The attack, which wounded seven others, occurred in the village of Al-Funduq, east of the city of
(2025-01-06). US Feminists Look To Latin America For Models To Resist Abortion Bans. popularresistance.org As U.S. residents prepare for the start of a new Trump administration, we face increasing threats to health and bodily autonomy, especially for people facing unwanted pregnancies. Currently, 12 states have completely banned abortion, an additional six states have imposed bans within the first trimester and 19 states impose restrictions specifically on medication abortions. | In spite of expanding restrictions, the overall rate of abortions has increased nationally, as clinicians in states that allow abortion expand services to meet the needs of people traveling to find care.
(2025-01-06). At the EU's external border in Bulgaria, the refugee horror story continues. aljazeera.com I spent a summer providing medical care to refugees in Bulgaria and these are some of their stories.
(2025-01-06). How Will Mexico's New President Deal With Trump, Migration and Drug Cartels? counterpunch.org 
In June 2024, Mexicans elected a female president, Claudia Sheinbaum to replace Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Arguably, Mexico is Washington's most significant foreign policy partner, playing a central role in two issues that Donald Trump manipulated to win the 2024 presidential election: migration and drugs.
(2025-01-06). Devils in the Machine — Driving an Electric Car Is Fake Environmentalism. globalresearch.ca In Sweden there exists an electrified road for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to charge while driving[1]. | The 2 km stretch of road is the world's first of its kind, and an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric road by …
(2025-01-06). AMR could kill 39 mn people by 2050. ummid.com Millions of lives are at stake due to use of Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR, also called as Superbugs, but these lives could be averted by better healthcare and invention of new antibiotics, The Guardian reported.
(2025-01-06). For the avoidance of doubt, Starmer DID announce more NHS privatisation today. thecanary.co In a speech on 6 January, Keir Starmer announced "a new agreement that will expand the relationship between the NHS and the private healthcare sector". He ignored the fact that private provision of NHS services already costs the NHS £10m every week in leeched profit. But that's perhaps no surprise given that lobbyists and firms […] | By
(2025-01-06). Footage shows senior Tories laughing at Nazi jokes at private members club event. leftfootforward.org Disturbing footage has emerged showing senior Tories at a private member's club laughing at Nazi jokes with the host singing "we're all racist now". | The clip, which has drawn much condemnation, was obtained by the London Economic and was from a dinner hosted by right-wing media outlet Guido Fawkes at the Carlton Club in London which was attended by former prime minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, ex-PM Liz Truss, former cabinet secretary Robert Jenrick and Reform MP Lee Anderson among others. | In the clip, comic Dominic Frisby can be heard singing: "We've lost our way, lon…
(2025-01-06). Confederación de béisbol del Caribe convoca asamblea. radiohc.cu La Habana 6 ene (ACN) La Confederación del Caribe de Béisbol (Cocabe) convocó a su comité ejecutivo y demás miembros a su Asamblea General correspondiente, pactada del 31 de enero al 3 de febrero de 2025, en República Dominicana.
(2025-01-06). Chain bosses lead 5,000 Oregon health care workers to OK strike. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Ore. —Bosses' intransigence, in one case for more than a year, led the Oregon Nurses Association/AFT and the Pacific Northwest Hospital Medicine Association to give the state's Providence Hospital chain a legally mandated strike authorization notice on December 30. Unless there is a settlement by January 10, the largest health care workers' strike in …
(2025-01-06). Registration opens for Follow Jesus '25 convention. anabaptistworld.org Registration for Mennonite Church USA's Follow Jesus '25 convention is now open for early-bird pricing. The denomination's biennial faith formation gathering will take place at Koury Convention Center, in Greensboro, North Carolina, July 8-12, 2025. Follow Jesus '25 affirms MC USA's Renewed Commitments, which is a call to follow Jesus, witness to God's peace and experience the …
(2025-01-06). SATIRE: Report: Terrible Thing That Just Popped Into Your Head Would Make Loved Ones Turn On You Immediately. theonion.com NEW YORK—According to a report released Friday by experts who know all about what has been happening in your mind for the past few seconds, the terrible thing that just popped into your head would make your loved ones turn on you immediately. "Everyone you know, everyone you care for, would abandon you instantly if …
(2025-01-06). France ex-leader Sarkozy on trial over Gaddafi 'finance pact'. newarab.com 
Former French president Sarkozy's career has been shadowed by legal troubles since he lost the 2012 presidential election but he is an influential figure and also known to regularly meet President Emmanuel…
(2025-01-06). Self immolation attempts by two youths as Pithampur protest gains momentum. ummid.com Following the transfer of abandoned Union Carbide pesticide factory's hazardous waste from Bhopal for incineration to Pithampur the whole city is on the boil.
(2025-01-06). 20 Years after His Death, Gary Webb's Truth Is Still Dangerous. transcend.org In Aug 1996, Webb penned a series for the Mercury News documenting how profits from the sale of crack cocaine in Los Angeles in the 1980s had been funneled to the Contras, the CIA-backed mercenary army perpetrating a terrorist war against Nicaragua.
(2025-01-06). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-06). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-06). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-06). As corporate class carts cash to Trump, labor drafts fightback plans. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The recent headline in the Wall Street Journal said it all: "Wall Street's big names, once wary of Trump, now want in." But it's not just Wall Street that carted carted campaign cash to the Republican President-elect and convicted felon, Donald Trump. It's Elon Musk and Amazon. It's hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who openly …
(2025-01-06). The cold, dead hand of McCarthyism. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-01-06). Rememoran la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el ejemplo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una representación de pioneros y jóvenes de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus rememoraron este lunes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus, a 66 años de un suceso que aún recuerda la hazaña de los barbudos rebeldes.
(2025-01-06). Congreso de EEUU ratifica el triunfo de Trump, aunque la sombra del 6 de enero de 2021 sigue presente. cubadebate.cu Mientras el Congreso de EE.UU. se reúne en medio de una tormenta invernal para certificar la elección del presidente electo Donald Trump, el legado del 6 de enero se cierne sobre el proceso con un hecho extraordinario: el candidato que intentó anular la elección anterior esta vez ha ganado, y regresa al poder. Esta vez, no se esperan violencia, ni siquiera objeciones.
(2025-01-06). Intensa tormenta invernal arroja frío, nieve y hielo desde el sur hasta el este de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta invernal de nieve, hielo, viento y temperaturas en descenso provocó condiciones peligrosas para viajar desde el centro y sur hasta la costa este de EE.UU. el lunes, lo que llevó al cierre de escuelas y oficinas gubernamentales en varios estados. La nieve y el hielo cubrieron las principales carreteras en Kansas, Nebraska e Indiana.
(2025-01-06). Rememoraron la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Guiados por el ejemplo del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, una representación de pioneros y jóvenes de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus rememoraron este lunes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Sancti Spíritus, a 66 años de un suceso que aún recuerda la hazaña de los barbudos rebeldes.
(2025-01-06). (Castellano) Guerras, Militarización y Resistencia. transcend.org 3 Enero 2025- Debemos replantearnos las cuestiones de la violencia y la seguridad. Frente a un enfoque que esencializa los conflictos armados, es preciso identificar sus dinámicas, causas y responsables, restablecer la primacía de la política sobre lo militar y poner fin a la normalización de la violencia.
(2025-01-06). Servicio Sismológico Nacional: Cuba registró en 2024 la mayor cantidad de terremotos. cubadebate.cu Cuba registró en 2024 la mayor cantidad de terremotos en el territorio nacional (12 806), según informó el Servicio Sismológico Nacional y trascendió este lunes. Estos terremotos se produjeron en un sector de la falla transformante Oriente, caracterizada por un movimiento predominante de deslizamiento por el rumbo lateral izquierdo.
(2025-01-06). 88 killed as Israel pushes 'General's Plan' into south Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel has killed 88 Palestinians in Beginning on 2 January, Tel Aviv has escalated its brutal assault and siege tactics, initially concentrated on the enclave's north since 5 October last year, now extending them to central and southe…
(2025-01-06). New Air Defense Systems Stationed at Iran's Sensitive Sites: General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base -the central headquarters of Iran's Air Defense- said a series of new and secret air defense systems have been installed near the country's sensitive locations.
(2025-01-06). Iran to stage countrywide all-out anti-terror drills for two months: Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says Iran will stage massive security and anti-terror operations across the country for the next two months.
(2025-01-06). Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India. aljazeera.com Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.
(2025-01-06). Environmental and Climate Debt: Who is Responsible? counterpunch.org 
The concepts of climate debt and ecological debt are central to successfully achieving the ecological bifurcation. The ecological debt owed by States — and in particular the wealthiest States and major corporations — of the North to the populations of the Global South must be recognized. That recognition must take the form of cancellation of
(2025-01-06). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Presidente Díaz-Canel evoca aniversario 65 del primer ascenso de Fidel a la Comandancia General de La Plata. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, ascendió este lunes junto a 65 jóvenes la Comandancia General de La Plata, como parte de la ruta Con Fidel en las alturas, que protagonizan las nuevas generaciones.
(2025-01-06). Mijaín y Biles: Los mejores deportistas de 2024 para AIPS América. cubadebate.cu El luchador cubano Mijaín López y la gimnasta estadounidense Simone Biles fueron elegidos como los mejores deportistas de 2024 en América, según la sección continental de Asociación Internacional de Prensa Deportiva (AIPS, por sus siglas en inglés).
(2025-01-06). 2024 in Review: Was It the Year of Democracy? pressenza.com The world bid farewell to 2024 which forged a phase marked by its democratic struggles, political reforms, and major shifts in power. From the streets of Dhaka to the battlefields of Myanmar, from election rallies of Washington to war-torn Syria and Ukraine, and to the polls of India and Russia, 2024 left behind a legacy that may reshape the global politics with tremendous effects and transformational reforms across the globe. | By Md. Abu Saim | As the last hospital of Gaza has been shut down, and Palestinians are on the verge of eternal extinction, hope remains the only beacon since the world has abandoned them…
(2025-01-06). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) public meeting in Kandy: How to defeat the IMF austerity program. wsws.org The IYSSE meeting, which will discuss the socialist program necessary to defend the social and democratic rights of workers and youth, is being held in Kandy after being anti-democratically banned at Peradeniya University.
(2025-01-06). New Year's message of 2025 from the Federation for a Democratic China. onlineopinion.com.au The Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 marked the end of any prospects for top-down political reforms toward democratic constitutionalism under the CCP's rule.
(2025-01-06). Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Stands Firm on Certifying the 2024 Presidential Election. urbancny.com 
(Washington, D.C. — January 6, 2025) Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) issued a resolute statement today regarding the certification of the 2024 Presidential Election, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic …
(2025-01-06). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-06). Israel kills 200 in Gaza in three days, ceasefire talks resume. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Israel pounded the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 23 people according to rescuers, nearly 15 months into the war. The territory's health ministry had said a total of 88 people were killed over the previous 24 hours. | The violence comes amid renewed ceasefire talks in Doha, backed by Qatar, Egypt and the US. The negotiations prompted protests in I…
(2025-01-06). Family urges Lebanon to free Egypt poet Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Lebanon to hand over Egyptian activist to UAE 'within days'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada. aljazeera.com US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say.
(2025-01-06). Egypt to receive $1.2 billion as part of IMF programme. newarab.com 
Egypt is expected to receive a $1.2 billion disbursement from the Last month, the IMF said it reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the fourth review of the 46-month Extended Fund Facility arrangement, potentially unlocking the $1.2 billion disbursement. | "The (IMF's executive) board will convene in January and, God willing, we will receive the amount in Ja…
(2025-01-06). Kenya's High Court Delivers Blow To Neoliberal University Funding Model. popularresistance.org The Kenya High Court delivered a landmark ruling on December 20, 2024, that declared the new funding model for higher education unconstitutional. The case, brought before the court by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and other organizations including the National Student Caucus, challenged the legality and fairness of the new model launched last year. | In his ruling, Justice Mwita declared the new university funding model unconstitutional for several reasons. The high court noted that it violates Section 53 of the Universities Act by introducing policies that conflict with the law.
(2025-01-06). Six Scenarios for Syria. transcend.org 29 Dec 2024 – It is naive to assume that the current regime in Syria will remain in place ⚪ as it is. The situation resembles the chaos of Libya but there are many more actors operating, making it difficult to foresee what will happen. However, the next phase will not be peaceful.
(2025-01-06). Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know. aljazeera.com If convicted, Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for a 'corruption pact' with the late Libyan leader.
(2025-01-06). Colombian truckers' union denies call for strike. plenglish.com According to members of a dozen of these organizations, as reported on social media, no strike is expected for the next few days, so there will be no problems with travel for those returning home after the end of their vacations, or for transportation works. | "In the face of malicious misinformation in different media and social networks by political and personal interests, we declare that at this time we are in permanent assembly and the process of consultation and socialization with our transport bases," the statement revealed. | The representatives confirmed that the group is united around a series of issues…
(2025-01-06). Notorious Donald Trump-backing Tufton Street just got its internet cables CUT by activists. thecanary.co Activists from Shut The System sabotaged telecommunications cables leading to far-right lobbyists' headquarters at 55 Tufton Street on Saturday 4 January. They aimed to cut off telephone and internet services in order to cause financial losses and disrupt the lobbyists' malignant work undermining democracy. The non-violent underground climate group cut through fibre optic cables that […] | By
(2025-01-06). Nigeria's military launch offensive on new rebel group. aljazeera.com Nigeria's military has launched an offensive against a new rebel group said to be affiliated with ISIL.
(2025-01-06). Iran rejects US threats. plenglish.com According to the official IRNA news agency on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei responded to hostile comments by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. | In his weekly press conference, Baqaei rejected Sullivan's hostile words about his country's nuclear facilities, recalling that this has been repeated several times, stressing that such a threat against the peaceful nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran is considered a threat to international peace and security. | Also -IRNA adds- the spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that the UN Security Council should interven…
(2025-01-06). Brazilian President Returns to Presidency. plenglish.com After the surgeries in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, the president concentrated his activities at the Alvorada Palace, the official residence of the heads of the Executive, and at Granja do Torto, the country house of the Presidency. However, he did not leave presidential duties during the recovery period. | After his return, da Silva will have to focus on two main issues: the confrontation over parliamentary amendments and the discussion on a possible ministerial reform. | The lack of consensus between the Supreme Federal Court and the National Congress regarding legislative revisions, which has been draggin…
(2025-01-06). Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon by ceasefire end: Report. presstv.ir Israel may not leave the occupied areas in southern Lebanon at the end of the 60-day withdrawal period stipulated in a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement, a report says.
(2025-01-06). Archaeologists unearth unknown early Christian settlement and monastery in Israel. haaretz.com Newly found early Byzantine settlement and monastery by Kiryat Gat in southern Israel had been wealthy, archaeologists deduce, based on imports and the upscale church…
(2025-01-06). Three rockets fired from Gaza; two fall in southern Israeli city of Sderot. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting attack, eight wounded ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run health ministry reports at least 45,854 Palestinians killed in Gaza since war started ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. envoy Hochstein in Beirut for cease-fire monitoring meeting ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry says 17-year-old Palestinian killed by IDF fire near Nablus…
(2025-01-06). Still threatening Israel, Hezbollah braces for its own political struggle in Lebanon. haaretz.com Israel's demands for Hezbollah's disarmament clash with its ongoing presence in southern Lebanon, fueling tensions and undermining the cease-fire. Hezbollah's unexpected backing of a presidential candidate signals its intention to preserve both its power and its arms…
(2025-01-06). IRGC to unveil 2 new underground missile, floating cities. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it will unveil two new underground missile, floating cities along Iran southern shores in the near future.
(2025-01-06). North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok in Seoul.
(2025-01-06). South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month.
(2025-01-06). What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US? aljazeera.com The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic – southwards is causing cold spells in the US.
(2025-01-06). Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot. aljazeera.com South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.
(2025-01-06). Horrific crime in Uruguayan capital. plenglish.com The media outlet Montevideo Portal reported the incident occurred in the capital neighborhood of Ellauri, in the south of this city, where a 22-year-old man, who was holding his two-year-old daughter, was gunned down by strangers riding on a motorcycle. | The victim was shot eight times and transported alive to a hospital, where he died a short time later. | The girl, aged two, was shot four to five times. She is in hospital with little hope of survival, the source said. | At the scene, police recovered 17 casings of Glock pistols, according to the Interior Ministry.
(2025-01-06). Azerbaijan leader says Russia 'guilty' over deadly plane crash. newarab.com 
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after being diverted from a scheduled landing in the southern Russian city of Grozny. | Moscow has admitted its air defences were operational in the area…
(2025-01-06). Much of US blanketed by snow. america.cgtn.com 
Large parts of the northern hemisphere were at a standstill this Monday, Jan. 6 after a polar vortex triggered a blizzard and record snowfalls. Much of the eastern and southern U.S. was hit a day after similar conditions in northern Europe and parts of Asia. Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-01-06). Former mayor assassinated in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com Armed men assassinated the former mayor of Mocoa, the capital of the Putumayo province in southern Colombia. According to the National Police, two armed men arrived at the home of…
(2025-01-06). Iran, Russia to sign comprehensive cooperation agreement in 'mid-January'. presstv.ir The Iranian and Russian presidents will sign a comprehensive agreement for long-term cooperation in Moscow in mid-January.
(2025-01-06). Iraqi PM Al-Sudani dismisses regime change speculation. newarab.com 
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has dismissed speculation about regime change in His remarks, delivered on Saturday during a memorial event for the 2003 assassination of Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, underscored Iraq's sovereig…
(2025-01-06). Amidst war & displacement in Sudan, my aunt won't stop educating. newarab.com 
Fairouz Abdel Razig El-Higzi woke up late on the 15 April, 2023. | 'I had slept in,' said the dean of architecture and planning at
(2025-01-06). Sudan's army chief welcomes Turkish offer to resolve conflict. newarab.com 
In early December, Turkish President
(2025-01-06). Bar vs Bench Clash: Could 'Friendly Fire' kill delivery of justice? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the dust settles from the Christmas and New Year festivities, Isaac Ssemakadde's message to his "Radical New Bar" still hangs in the air. "I won't be indulging in festive cheer, as our struggle against AG Nsumikambi and Injustice Ssekaana is far from over" said Ssemakadde. The President of Uganda …
(2025-01-06). Environmental, Social and Governance compliance in financial institutions. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Pauline Arinda | A report done by EY for the Uganda Bankers' Association in January 2024, titled "ESG Framework for Uganda's Banking Sector," emphasizes that adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles should be viewed as a strategic move towards long-term sustainability and resilience, rather than merely a compliance issue. The financial sector has a …
(2025-01-06). Experts disagree with Prof Latigo over dangers of agro-chemicals. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts and the civil society have challenged Professor Maurice Ogenga Latigo over his comments supporting the use of agricultural chemical inputs, and called for a ban on those that have been banned in other countries. In an opinion published in the Daily Monitor on December 31, 2024, the Professor …
(2025-01-06). Pearl Magic Prime's "Tamara My Wife" starts airing today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | M-Net's Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) has announced the launch of Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere on 6th January 2025, at 10: 00 PM. The company said this captivating show will take over the prime- time Monday slot, delivering a …
(2025-01-06). The Rotary International President is in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick is in Uganda for a week-long visit that showcase and deepen the volunteer organization's impact in the country. Urchick, the second woman to serve as president of Rotary International, arrived in Uganda on Sunday night to engage with the country's nearly 12,000 Rotarians and Rotaractors as …
(2025-01-06). Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.
(2025-01-05). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-05). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-05). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-05). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-05). Australia beat India to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and enter WTC final. aljazeera.com Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a WTC final against South Africa.
(2025-01-05). Uganda, Egypt back AU role in supporting Somali government. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stressed Friday the new African Union (AU) Mission's pivotal role in supporting the government in Somalia, according to an Egyptian presidential statement. This came during a phone call during which both leaders reaffirmed their countries' support for Somalia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. On 27 December, …
(2025-01-05). Uganda to Host the AU Summit on Agriculture Development. plusnews.ug 
For three working days, 9th —11th January 2025, in the Speke Resort Conference Centre in Uganda's capital, Kampala, the African Union Commission (AUC) will host the Extraordinary Summit on…
(2025-01-05). Algerian social media influencer detained in France. newarab.com 
(2025-01-05). The Illusions of 2024. orinocotribune.com By Justin Podur — Dec 31, 2024 | In his novel, The Thorn and the Carnation, Yahya Sinwar's character Ibrahim challenged his cousin Mahmoud, who said the Palestinians had to surrender lest they be wiped out entirely. Ibrahim said no, they cannot wipe us out, because they are governed by many equations. Mahmoud's defeatism was always on the wrong track because the Israelis don't accept surrender. After 2024 it seems Ibrahim was also mistaken about the equations. | Israelis were probably surprised as everyone else that they have been permitted to run this open-ended genocide. In the past, they've behaved as if…
(2025-01-05). Elbit Out Of South Carolina Exposes Government Complicity In Genocide. popularresistance.org Ladson, SC – January 2, 2025 — On Thursday, North Charleston Police arrested a local artist participating in a picket of Elbit Systems at their facility in Ladson. The protester is part of the group Elbit Out of SC, a coalition of local organizations and concerned citizens upset with the company's role in the ongoing genocide in Palestine. For months the coalition has picketed the facility, canvassed nearby neighborhoods, and spoken out at Charleston County Council meetings to raise awareness about the weapons Elbit Systems is producing in our community.
(2025-01-05). Top cancer research stories of 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers spent 2024 mining patient data, leveraging artificial intelligence and conducting clinical trials to reveal insights that improve patient care. By Mayo Clinic staff Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center physicians and scientists are researching the causes of cancer and its recurrence, innovating new methods to detect cancer as early as possible, and developing new and more effective treatments. Here are some of their top success stories from the past year: …
(2025-01-05). The culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert offers strategies for identifying, neutralizing a common barrier to success LONDON — There is a common culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions and other unrealized goals, and it can influence your thoughts and actions without your awareness, says Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., a general practitioner and resiliency expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. If you are having difficulty achieving goals to exercise more, eat nutritious meals and take other steps…
(2025-01-05). Israeli occupation forces have carried out bombings, shooting since dawn and set fires in several neighborhoods in the border town of Taybe: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). Israeli occupation forces carry out bombings in the area between Dhaira and Teir Harfa: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). Pokémon party at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brings joy, lasting memories. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "If you excuse me — I can show you my deck," Arthur says, darting upstairs. Moments later, he returns with a stack of Pokémon cards 5 inches high. "This is Code Breaker," he explains. "It puts two of any card on top of your deck. It's handy." As he shuffles through the stack, explaining each card, it's clear that he's become something of an expert. At just 5 years old, Arthur has been battling neuroblastoma…
(2025-01-05). A New Law Could Be a Lifeline for Los Angeles's Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses. truthout.org After 30 years of single-handedly running an Asian boutique store located inside an indoor plaza in Los Angeles called The Shop in LA's Chinatown, Mai Tu received an eviction notice at the start of 2020 from the building's new owner, the Santa Monica, California-based Redcar Properties. Tu moved out in March 2020 as the pandemic hit and the stay-at-home order started. Tu didn't want to close… |
(2025-01-05). President Maduro Reaffirms Constitutional Reform Proposal for Strengthening People's Democracy. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, reiterated the proposal for carrying out a constitutional reform in 2025 that would democratize the state and would put more power in the hands of the people. | "In Venezuela, the people have the last word to approve a reform that would allow for the modification of the constitution," President Maduro said in a message published on social media on Saturday, January 4. | View this post on Instagram | In the…
(2025-01-05). On Jan 10 we swear an oath for Venezuela and peace, Maduro assured. plenglish.com Caracas, 5 January (Prensa Latina) On 10 January we will swear an oath for Venezuela, for peace, life, independence and sovereignty, President Nicolás Maduro assured today.
(2025-01-05). Former Latin American FMs support Panama's sovereignty. plenglish.com In a joint statement published here by several media outlets, in reference to the threatening statements made by US President-elect Donald Trump, who has demanded the return of the inter-oceanic waterway, the diplomats supported Panama and reiterated that the strategic asset is non-negotiable. | The message from diplomats from countries such as Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Panama reaffirmed the importance of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, signed in September 1977, as the basis for the transfer of the canal to Panamanian control and as a symbol of regional autonomy. | The former foreign ministers stressed th…
(2025-01-05). En Ciego de àÅvila rememoran marcha de la Caravana de la Libertad. radiohc.cu Ciego de àÅvila, 5 ene (RHC) Con la presencia de combatientes históricos de la Revolución, la provincia de Ciego de àÅvila reedita este domingo la Caravana de la Libertad dirigida por Fidel.
(2025-01-05). Muslim Advocates Ramp Up the Fight for Reproductive Justice. truthout.org On a family visit to Pakistan in 2000, Bursha Munifasa, then 23, discovered she was pregnant. She sat with her husband in their parked car after an ultrasound, staring at her medical report, unable to decipher what "pregnancy positive" meant. No one had said a word about pregnancy during her appointment. "I was so naive," she recalls, sitting in her home in the Chicago suburbs where she's… |
(2025-01-05). EcoWaste Coalition Uncovers Toxic Lead in More Painted Tumblers. pressenza.com 
5 January 2025, Quezon City. With the onset of 2025, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition wasted no time in warning the public against potential lead exposure hazards in some stainless steel water tumblers being marketed for children's use. | Last December 2024, the group procured four brightly painted tumblers from retail stores located in Mandaue and Manila Cities of which three are decorated with cartoon characters. These stainless steel reusable water containers are decorated with paints containing lead way above the 90 parts per million (ppm) limit. | As per X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) screening conduc…
(2025-01-05). Developers eye Louisiana, Texas coasts for offshore carbon storage. grist.org 
The fishers in Gulf of Mexico waters off Cameron Parish, Louisiana, estimate their catch has fallen catastrophically from 1 million tons a season to 150,000 tons since the first liquefied natural gas terminal in the parish began operating eight years ago. | Now, a new industry is being developed in the waters that were once the most productive grounds in the nation for fish, shrimp, and oysters. | A company called OnStream CO2 is developing the
(2025-01-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-01-05). What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician offers tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the U.S. When you get sick, it's helpful to understand how to manage your symptoms effectively, especially if you're at higher risk for complications. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, offers tips for managing common viral illnesses and when to seek medical care. Recognizing symptoms Flu symptoms include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever, body aches…
(2025-01-05). 10 pioneering studies from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine in 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2024, collaborative efforts with Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine led to significant advances in understanding the biology that shapes health and disease. From new treatments for rare diseases to artificial intelligence-powered tools that help personalize care, these 10 studies exemplify this year's transformative progress. 1. Innovative tool measures health of a person's gut microbiome Mayo Clinic researchers, led by Jaeyun Sung, Ph.D., developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex…
(2025-01-05). Minnesota Partnership awards four collaborative research grants for 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics (MNP) has announced its four research awardees for 2024. MNP is funded by the State of Minnesota and provides support for innovative research conducted by teams from the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Mayo Clinic. Totaling $3 million, this year's awards support innovative projects on cognitive aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer and pulmonary hypertension. They are: An essential role for complement signaling in microglia on…
(2025-01-05). Mayo flags at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At the direction of an executive order issued by President Joe Biden, Mayo Clinic has lowered its flags at all locations to half-staff until sunset on Jan. 30, 2025, in honor and remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter. Mayo Clinic remembers the life of former President Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at age 100. Mayo Clinic teams were privileged to connect with the American statesman during his lifetime. "We are saddened by the loss…
(2025-01-05). Self immolation attempts by two youths as Pithampur protest gains momentum. ummid.com Following the transfer of abandoned Union Carbide pesticide factory's hazardous waste from Bhopal for incineration to Pithampur the whole city is on the boil.
(2025-01-05). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-05). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-05). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-05). Hoima hospital overwhelmed by patients seeking ICU services. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is overwhelmed by the number of patients in need of Intensive care unit (ICU) services. Statistics at the hospital indicate that at least 30 patients in need of Intensive care Unit services are admitted every week yet it does not possess the specialized infrastructure and equipment …
(2025-01-05). Billionaires grovel to convicted felon Donald J. Trump before his inauguration. indybay.org Drawing by famed artist Ann Carolyn Telnaes, of Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, Los Angeles Times publisher Patrick Soon-Shiong and Meta/Facebook head Mark Zuckerberg, groveling on bended knee before the convicted felon Donald J. Trump!
(2025-01-05). EEUU: Puente ferroviario colapsa en Oregón mientras cruzaba un tren de carga con productos químicos. cubadebate.cu La víspera se derribó un puente ferroviario a las afueras de la ciudad de Corvallis, en el estado de Oregón (EE.UU.). En ese momento, informó la policía local, cruzaba un tren de carga con productos químicos. El descarrilamiento provocó que uno de los 19 vagones del convoy, que transportaba urea, cayera al río Mary. Otros dos vagones quedaron inestables.
(2025-01-05). Venezuela: Ratifican a Jorge Rodríguez como presidente de la Asamblea Nacional. cubadebate.cu Como parte de la sesión de Instalación de Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, luego de someter a votación las dos propuestas en mesa para la presidencia del órgano para el periodo 2025-2026, los diputados ratificaron por mayoría a Jorge Rodríguez Gómez como su presidente. Nombraron una vez más a América Pérez como segunda vicepresidenta.
(2025-01-05). Cuba prepara segunda edición del Ballet Beyond Borders. cubadebate.cu Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba (LADC) y Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater, de Estados Unidos, unen voluntades y esfuerzos para desarrollar la segunda edición de Ballet Beyond Borders (BBB) HAVBANA 2025, del 7 al 11 de enero. La fundadora del Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre y de BBB, Charlene Carey, implantó el evento por primera vez en Montana.
(2025-01-05). 88 killed as Israel pushes 'General's Plan' into south Gaza. newarab.com Israel has killed 88 Palestinians in Beginning on 2 January, Tel Aviv has escalated its brutal assault and siege tactics, initially concentrated on the enclave's north since 5 October last year, now extending them to central and southe…
(2025-01-05). Gaza photojournalist killed in Israeli airstrike. newarab.com 
A The Gaza Government media office said that photojournalist Omar Salah Al-Derawi was killed after an airstrike targeted his home in the Al-Zawaida area in central Gaza, also killing his parents.
(2025-01-05). Evalúan funcionamiento de Operaciones en el Puerto de la Habana (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 ene (RHC) El funcionamiento de las operaciones en el Puerto de la Habana fueron contactada por Yudi Mercedes Rodríguez Hernández, integrante del Secretariado del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba,en recorrido efectuado la víspera por el lugar.
(2025-01-05). Behold, Be Awake: BCU Graduate School Hosts Advent Recollection. pressenza.com 
By: Lourdes A. Bela-o and Genevieve B. Kupang | A heartfelt expression of gratitude for the blessings of 2024 and a time to reflect on the spirit of the Advent Season was held on December 12, 2024 at the Dr. Margarita Joven Fernandez Function Hall. Together, the Graduate School Family of Baguio Central University embraced the themes of hope and renewal as they thanked the Lord for His bountiful guidance and grace. They gathered for an enriching Advent recollection themed "Behold, Be Awake." ⚪ Dr. Lilian Pagulongan, Graduate School Faculty, prays, 'Come, Lord Jesus, come into our hearts and fill us with Your…
(2025-01-05). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-05). 12 dead, 30 injured as vehicle rams into crowd in New Orleans, U.S. ummid.com At least 12 people have been killed and about 30 others are injured as a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in central New Orleans City of the United States Wednesday morning, according to local media reports.
(2025-01-05). CBSE schools in Kishanganj asked to teach Urdu. ummid.com The District Education Department in Kishanganj, Bihar has made teaching of Urdu compulsory in the private schools affiliated with the Central Board of Education (CBSE).
(2025-01-05). M23 Dislodges FARDC from Two Positions in Masisi Territory. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement (M23) has dislodged the Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (patriots) from two positions as fighting rages on Friday in Masisi territory, North Kivu province. Heavy fighting resumed on Thursday in the territory after some days of lull. On Friday …
(2025-01-05). War in North Kivu: M23 Captures Katale Town. plusnews.ug The March 23 Movement (M23) has claimed the capture of Katale town in Masisi territory, North Kivu province. The town was captured on Friday after heavy fighting with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (patriots). Katale is the last lock of the …
(2025-01-05). Taxpayers Suing Congressmembers For Funding Genocide Speak Out. popularresistance.org On December 19, more than 500 federal taxpayers from 10 northern California counties filed an unprecedented class-action lawsuit against their congressional representatives. Seth Donnelly et. al. v. Mike Thompson, and Jared Huffman charges that the defendants — two Democratic congressmembers — illegally abused their tax and spend authority on April 20, 2024, when they voted for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which authorized $26.38 billion in military aid to Israel. | The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, alleges that Thompson and Huffman vio…
(2025-01-05). Mpuuga Wants Museveni's Directive on Police Bond Subjected to Referendum. plusnews.ug 
The Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mathias Mpuuga has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to subject Ugandans to a referendum on whether suspects should be denied police bond and bail. In his message to the nation on the New Year, President Museveni reiterated his call on the Judiciary to reconsider giving bail and directed the police …
(2025-01-05). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-05). Lebanon to hand over Egyptian activist to UAE 'within days'. newarab.com
(2025-01-05). Salah targets Premier League glory in 'last year' at Liverpool. newarab.com 
The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot's team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. | The Egypt forward has scored 17 goals and provided 13 assists in 18 Premier League games this season ahead of the vis…
(2025-01-05). Successive UK governments have done 'precious little' to stop people dying in the Channel, this must change — activists warn. leftfootforward.org 'We cannot allow this loss of life to become normalised.'
(2025-01-05). Legal Advocates Use Archiving as a Form of Resistance to Genocide Denial in Gaza. truthout.org After the war and genocide in southeastern Bosnia in 1993, two very important forces shaped the society that emerged. One was the denial of war criminals and genocidal actors, who smeared and discredited victims to evade accountability. The second was the uphill battle of the survivors to not only deal with the crimes committed against them but also make sure that the truth didn't get buried by… |
(2025-01-05). Israel expanding occupation in Syria's Daraa after HTS rule. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has deployed military reinforcements to the southwestern Syrian province of Daraa.
(2025-01-05). Report: Brazil investigating Israeli tourist on suspicion of committing war crimes in Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile fired at Israel ‚ñ GAZA: Gaza health ministry: Last operational hospital in northern Gaza has been shut down ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF set to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion by 30 days, Al-Akhbar reports…
(2025-01-05). Report: Brazil investigating Israeli tourist on suspicion of committing war crimes in Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Rocket launched from northern Gaza landed in southern Israel, IDF reports ‚ñ GAZA: Nine security personnel overseeing humanitarian aid convoys killed in Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF set to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion by 30 days, Al-Akhbar reports…
(2025-01-05). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians, Abduct Three, Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot 3 Palestinians, including a child, and abducted three others, including an elderly man, in the southern occupied West Bank governorate of Hebron. Israeli forces shot a Palestinian child and injured dozens of citizens, on Saturday evening, after invading the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron. The Palestinian Red Crescent …
(2025-01-05). Israeli artillery shells the southern border town of Kfar Shouba: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-05). Houthis target Israel's largest power plant in overnight missile attack. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile fired at Israel ‚ñ GAZA: Gaza health ministry: Last operational hospital in northern Gaza has been shut down ‚ñ WEST BANK: Palestinian Health Ministry reports 18-year-old killed by IDF fire in West Bank ‚ñ Lebanon: IDF set to prolong southern Lebanon ground incursion by 30 days, Al-Akhbar reports…
(2025-01-05). Israel 'could stay in south Lebanon after ceasefire deadline'. newarab.com 
Israel is expected to inform the US that Tel Aviv is likely to use the pretext that "the Lebanese army is not meeting the terms of the agreement, while "Under the ceasefire agreement, th…
(2025-01-05). How Yoon Planned to Set South Korea on the Path to Military Dictatorship. globalresearch.ca Scroll down to read this article in Korean. | AI Î≤àÏó≠ | AI TRANSLATION | . | . | How Yoon Planned to Set South Korea on the Path to Military Dictatorship | by Gregory Elich | Ïù¥ Í∏∞ÏǨΕº Ìïú͵≠Ïñ¥Î°ú ÏùΩÏúºÎ §Î©¥ ÏïÑÎûòΰú Ïä§ÌŨΰ§ÌïòÏÑ∏Ïö&…
(2025-01-05). Sudan's army chief welcomes Turkish offer to resolve conflict. newarab.com In early December, Turkish President
(2025-01-05). Pakwach Church seeks shs3.2 billion for expansion, renovation. independent.co.ug 
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Clerics at Our Lady of Trust Catholic Church in Pakwach district are seeking 3.2 billion Shillings to renovate and expand the 66-year-old Church. The church, which falls under Pakwach Parish, Nebbi Catholic Diocese, was built in 1958. The Pastoral Coordinator of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, Emmanuel Ocokuru, states that the …
(2025-01-05). 25 year old man kills mother over land dispute. independent.co.ug 
Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pascal Mugisha 25, a resident of Kanyabuhuka cell, Kukukuru ward in Mpeefu ya Sande town council has been arrested for hacking his mother to death over land. He reportedly hacked his mother Madridah Nyiramanwa 50 on Saturday. Mugisha attacked Nyiramanwa at her home and hacked her severally on the head, …
(2025-01-05). Bunyoro leaders want gov't to tackle land evictions in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region have tasked the government to prioritize tackling the continuous land eviction and grabbing cases in 2025. According to the leaders, the government should come up with a robust land management system to avert speculators and grabbers from invading the Bunyoro sub-region to cause havoc …
(2025-01-05). CENSUS REPORT: Half of Uganda's population is under 18. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's total population as of May 2024 stood at 45,905,417, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 2.9% since 2014. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released the final results of the National Population and Housing Census 2024, offering a detailed snapshot of Uganda's demographic and socio-economic landscape. …
(2025-01-05). Hoima hospital hit by drug shortage. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is battling an acute shortage of drugs and medical supplies. Statistics at the hospital indicate that the facility receives between 800 to 1,000 patients daily exerting pressure on the few available drugs allocated to the hospital. Records at the regional health facility further show that …
(2025-01-05). Kotido residents want police outpost restored. independent.co.ug 
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Rengen Sub County in Kotido district have asked the district security committee to reinstate Lominit police outpost. The police outpost was constructed in 2023 and 30 police personnel were deployed at the outpost, however, they were withdrawn and the outpost closed. Lochode Apakirwat the LCI Vice-chairperson of Kaekar …
(2025-01-05). Lack of public toilets in Makerere III Parish irks residents. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Makerere III Parish in Kawempe Division have expressed concern over the absence of adequate basic public sanitary facilities. Makerere III Parish is comprised of villages that include Kibe Zone, Sebina Zone, Dobbi Zone, Kigundu Zone, Good Hope Zone, and Mayinja Zone. Haruna Ssali, the Environment and Public Health …
(2025-01-05). Over 800 student leaders begin patriotism training. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) at the Office of the President, Hellen Seku has cautioned young leaders against the dangers of drug abuse. Addressing over 800 student leaders from various universities and tertiary institutions, Seku emphasized prioritizing their well-being and prospects. Seku advised the students …
(2025-01-05). Maj Gen Nabasa hands over 3rd division office to Brig Gen Sserunkuma. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has taken over the office as the third division commander of Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) replacing Maj Gen Don William Nabasa. His predecessor, Maj Gen Nabasa handed over the office to Sserunkuma on Thursday at division headquarters in Moroto district. Col Allan Kyangungu who has …
(2025-01-05). Maj Gen Don Nabasa is New Joint Staff Policy and Strategy of UPDF. plusnews.ug 
Major General Don Nabasa has officially handed over command of the 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) to Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma. The ceremony, which celebrated the joint security forces' contribution to peace in Karamoja and surrounding regions of Greater Eastern Uganda, marked the conclusion of Maj Gen Nabasa's tenure. He …
(2025-01-05). Court Quashes Resolutions Against Mufti Mubajje, Calls for Arbitration. plusnews.ug 
The High Court in Kampala has quashed the resolutions made by some of the members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council -UMSC General Assembly in 2023, in which they ousted the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, from office. In his judgement on Friday, Justice Dr Douglas Singiza, without making any declaration on the merits of the …
Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of Russia's State Duma, is scheduled to visit Algiers in the coming weeks, marking his second trip to the North African nation in six months, reported local media. | The visit comes after Wagner Group airstrikes near Algeria's southern border with Mali…
A letter from the editor of The World Ahead TOM STANDAGE | THE ECONOMIST | IT SEEMS APPROPRIATE that 2025 has been designated the year of quantum science and technology by the United Nations. Because like Schrà∂dinger's cat, which (in a quantum thought-experiment) was both alive and dead at the same time inside a closed box, …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The construction of a 1,443-km crude oil pipeline between Uganda and neighboring Tanzania is on schedule, Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa said on Thursday. The civil works of the 3.55-billion-U.S.-dollar East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) between the oil wells in Albertine Graben in western Uganda …
An Iranian commercial plane underwent rigorous security checks at Authorities at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport had told the Mahan Air flight that it would need to undergo inspection or it wouldn't be allowed to land, amid suspicions that it was carrying financial aid to…
The Wilmington, North Carolina, massacre of 1898, also called a coup, was not a spontaneous eruption of white supremacist violence, but instead came from the top leadership of the Democratic Party and was backed by the rich.
As President-elect Donald Trump takes direct aim at federal climate policy, states and 
North Kivu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) has dislodged the Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (patriots) from two positions as fighting rages on Friday in Masisi territory, North Kivu province. Heavy fighting resumed on Thursday in the territory after some …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mathias Mpuuga has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to subject Ugandans to a referendum on whether suspects should be denied police bond and bail. In his message to the nation on the New Year, President Museveni reiterated his call on the Judiciary to reconsider giving …
Indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States have taken place in Doha in recent weeks, rekindling hope for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement that has 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Council has called for a special meeting on Monday to consider an application for a temporary practising certificate from Kenyan Advocate Martha Karua, Senior Counsel. This comes after Karua resubmitted her application on December 23, accompanied by a communication from the Uganda Law Society expressing grave concerns …
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd edition of the annual Discovery Uganda championships will take place on January 17th and 18th in Kapchorwa. According to Peter Chelangat, the Manager of Rosa Associatie Management Uganda, who also doubles as Kiplimo's national coach, this year's event focuses on the Talent identification of young stars in …
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest restrictions on grazing livestock in oil palm plantations have stirred a sharp controversy in Kalangala district between the security committee and pastoralists. They are accusing the district security committee of frustrating their alternative sources of livelihood by enforcing a total ban on animal grazing in the area. …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has quashed the resolutions made by some of the members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council -UMSC General Assembly in 2023, in which they ousted the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, from office. In his judgement on Friday, Justice Dr Douglas Singiza, without making any …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Issuance of the digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles is set to commence on Monday. In November 2023, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) Project was launched and Digital number plates were rolled out starting with government vehicles. In November 2024, the system was rolled out for …
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Badru Wassajja Kiruuta has been named the new Greater Masaka Muslim Regional Kadhi. He replaces Sheikh Hamis Sulait Ssentongo, who resigned his responsibilities last month after serving for two years. Kiruuta's appointment comes barely a year after he shifted his allegiance from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council at Old Kampala, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kira Magistrates Court has sentenced Precious Tumuhirwe to serve 40 years in prison for torturing a 4 Year Old child. The Court on Friday presided over by Shallon Niwaha sentenced 37 Year Old Tumuhirwe following her own plea of guilty to torturing the child on December 26th 2024 …
Uganda risks slipping into the hands of criminal gangs should the State continue to fold hands on, holding the emerging violent groups accountable for their actions. In November last year, the gangs, affiliated to well-known musicians, with unrivalled confidence, attacked Nsambya Hospital and assaulted a number of its staff with impunity before fleeing scene. They …
Mayotte was devastated by Cyclone Chido which struck on Dec. 14. Mozambique, an African country also hit by Chido, suffered serious damage but not the same degree of devastation. Mayotte is a French colony. It comprises several islands in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar. All of the major . . . | 
Twenty-seven migrants, including women and children, died after two boats capsized off central The rescued and dead passengers, who were found off the Kerkennah Islands off central Tunisia, were aiming to reach Europe and were all from sub-Saharan African countries, said Zied Sdiri, head of civil defence in the city of Searches w…
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we step into 2025, I wish all my readers a year filled with hope, growth, and meaningful progress. Reflecting on the past year, my writings have explored the sweeping tides of globalisation over the last 600 years and their profound impact on humanity. These reflections hold a mirror to Africa's …
Raila's AUC candidature rekindles Pan-African spirit Kisumu, Kenya | PPU KENYA & AGENCIES | The honorary title of Luo Elder has been bestowed on Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the ongoing 4th Edition of the Piny Luo cultural festival. This, at ceremonies at Got Ramogi that were attended also by Kenyan President William Ruto and veteran …
On December 27, the Israeli military recently attacked and emptied the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza. They also detained and abused the staff as well as kidnapping Hospital director Hossam Abu Safiyeh.
As the genocide in Gaza enters its 15th month, we look at From Ground Zero, a collection of 22 short films made in Gaza by Palestinian filmmakers surviving Israel's bombings and brutal blockade. The film has been shortlisted for this year's Academy Awards in the category for best international feature. "In spite of all what happened, we were trying to search for hope," says filmmaker Rashid Masharawi, director of From Ground Zero, now playing in U.S. theaters. Masharawi was born in Gaza and has lost many relatives during the war. He says the film is an opportunity to focus on "the no…
Announcing their hiring of Ben Smith, New York Times editors ( In a time of downsizing and consolidation, Ben Smith has had a journalistic career many would envy. He became famous as the editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News, and is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, a rising media giant that raised $19 million last year. (This "replac[ed] the money it had received from the disgraced cr…
Equipment such as radiators and engines were sent to the Caribbean island to promote energy transition.
Today's news, Six Children Freeze to Death in Gaza as Rainfall Worsens Conditions for Displaced At least 52,030 Palestinians have been killed, according to Euro-Med, with 33% of the casualties being children and 21% women. And of 46,410 civilians killed, 190 of the casualties were journalists, and 2,313 were healthcare professionals, including 83 doctors. Out 
Wales' Cardiff University, has been accused of surveilling students and staff who The student group Caerdydd Students 4 Palestine obtained around 144 pages of email correspondence between university officials and police representatives. | While some of the disclosed material appears innocuous, other exchanges raise serious concerns about the nature of the university's interactions with law enforcement. | The documents contained discussio…
Kieran Allen delves into the establishment spectacle of condemnation surrounding Luigi Mangione, who has gained folk hero status after allegedly assassinating Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Health Care. Allen explores the morally bankrupt world of private health insurance, where companies like United Health Care prioritize profit over people's lives on a daily basis, leading to thousands of preventable deaths.
Credit card defaults in the U.S. reached their highest level since the 2008 financial crash during the first nine months of 2024, according to figures compiled by BankRegData and cited in a recent Financial Times article.
The Pentagon announced this week it launched a wave of airstrikes on Sana'a and other parts of Yemen on Tuesday. U.S. Central Command said it targeted command and weapons production facilities of Ansarallah, the militant group also known as the Houthis that rules most of Yemen. The attacks came just after Israel bombed the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah and the main airport in Sana'a, killing at least six people. A Houthi spokesperson said Wednesday the movement would continue attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and against Israel aimed at ending that country's war on Gaza. "These are strikes…
At least 35 people have been reported killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn, while and stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume. | The Israeli military has intensified its assault on northern and central Gaza in recent hours. | Recent strikes include one targeting the Mishmish family home in the Nuseirat camp, resulting in the deaths of two children. Another attack on the Salman family home west of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza has claimed the lives of at least four people. | Journalist Omar Al-Deirawi and two other people were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit the Shalt family home i…
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa district local government has received sh900 million shillngs from the central government under the oil seed program for road maintenance. This was revealed by Jackson Wakwaika the LCV Chairperson of Namisindwa district while delivering his end of year message. According to Wakwaika, that money will be used to …
Ethiopia's defence minister travelled to Somalia on Thursday, a senior official in Mogadishu said, the first bilateral visit since relations nosedived a year ago over an Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs, Ali Omar, confirmed Ethiopian Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa's visit in a message to Reuters but did not say what she was there to discuss. Ethiopia's government spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. | Ethiop…
It is not just isolated voices advocating for normalization; the new Syrian government and its backers appear determined to establish ties with Israel, even as Israel continues its occupation of Syrian territory and the bombardment of what remains of its infrastructure. While apologists attempt to justify Damascus's Israel-friendly comments, the writing on the wall has long been clear. | The new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) backed Mayor of Damascus, Maher Marwan, stirred controversy last week when he 
Negotiations have also been influenced by India, which supports Mauritius due to shared cultural and historical ties.
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon on Thursday, The truce, which took effect on November 27, has been marked by mutual accusations of violations from both sides. | The Israeli military said Thursday's strike targeted medium-range rocket launchers in the Lebanon's official National News Agency reported at least thr…
Since South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3, a steady stream of revelations has emerged from reporters and investigators, painting an increasingly disturbing picture of events. Plans drawn up by Yoon's co-conspirators included a shocking level of brutality and the promise of repression on a mass scale. 
At the call of midnight on December 31 of the year 2024, Switzerland has put in the practice of a new burqa ban, and in this way the question of freedom and culture freedom along with the authority of the state comes again in the front line. It bans full-face veils, like the niqab, in 
Nestled in the heart of As you walk through the main square and explore the nearby alleys, you can feel the rich multicultural vibes that have animated the neighbourhood since the 1960s, when historic migrations from "il Mezzogiorno", the South of Italy, set the…
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korean investigators with the anti-corruption investigative unit left the presidential residence after failing to arrest the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said the continued confrontation virtually made it impossible to execute the arrest warrant against Yoon, which was issued by a …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education Service Commission intends to support 91 new Seed Secondary Schools across the country, by recruiting for them 2,851 staff in the next one month. Each school will receive 31 staff and these will include two administrators (Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher), six non-teaching staff and 23 teaching staff for different …
King Oyo warns Tooro political leaders against using Tooro Kingdom land Matters for political gains Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The King of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has warned political leaders in Tooro against using land matters for their selfish political gains. According to King Oyo, some individuals in the Kingdom …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Local Government Finance Commission (LGFC) seeks to collect up to 1 trillion shillings in local revenue collections. The commission intends to hit this target by the 2025/26 financial year. This ambitious goal was revealed by Isaac Musumba, the commission chairman, during its rebranding function. "This is not just a …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity consumers in Uganda will pay an average 5.2 percent less on electricity over the next three months, following a revised tariff schedule by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). The review was made possible by the ease in the parameters that determine the cost of grid electricity, including headline …
Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ten people have been killed in a road crash in Kyenjojo District. The crash happened on Wednesday at Ngezi Trading Centre. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network, Rwenzori West police spokesperson, Vicent Twesige, the accident happened when a taxi registration number UBR 800S, travelling from Fort Portal to …
Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Irene Nabbosa Nakiyingi, a six-year-old girl from Zigoti town council, Zigoti East cell, in Mityana district, who went missing has been found dead. Nabbosa who was a pupil of Sonko Joy Primary School left her parents' home on December 31, 2024, at around 7 pm. This was after she …