(2025-01-26). Israeli ministers push bill to enable Jews to privately buy West Bank land. haaretz.com Settlers can only buy West Bank land through companies registered with Israel's governing body there. The Land of Israel Caucus in the Knesset said, 'This bill will end years of discrimination by an Arab regime in Judea and Samaria'…
(2025-01-26). G20 Working Group commits to tackling financing for development. sanews.gov.za G20 Working Group commits to tackling financing for development | The first 2025 G20 Development Working Group (DWG) meeting, which took place this week, was characterised by robust discussions aimed at tackling global development challenges. | This is according to the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. | The meeting, which was held from 20 to 23 January, was officially opened by Minister in the Presidency, Maropene Ramokgopa, who emphasised the importance of fostering global solidarity, equality, and sustainable development to create a future characterised by resilience, inclusivity, and sustaina…
(2025-01-26). Trade, Industry and Competition unpacks Transformation Fund. sanews.gov.za Trade, Industry and Competition unpacks Transformation Fund | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) says the Transformation Fund is a critical initiative that advances South Africa's constitutional commitment to economic redress and inclusive growth, which the dtic is bound by. | Rooted in Section 9(2) of the Constitution, it aims to promote shared equality through legislative and other measures to empower black-owned enterprises and small, medium, and microenterprises (SMMEs). | The fund also reflects the statement of intent of the Government of National Unity (GNU), which emphasises fost…
(2025-01-26). US teacher on leave after calling Palestinian child an extremist. newarab.com 
A public teacher in Pennsylvania was put on leave after allegedly calling a Palestinian American middle school student an extremist, the school district and a Muslim advocacy group said. | Why it's important | Human rights advocates say there has been a Key quotes | The Central Dauphin School District said on Saturday it had l…
(2025-01-26). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 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, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-26). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-26). Jailed Comoros opposition leader on hunger strike. newarab.com 
A 2019 Comoros presidential runner is on the fifth day of a Supporters of Achmet Said Mohamed say the 48-year-old academic was picked up days before the 14 January 2024 presidential election. He had wanted to contest, but the courts rejected his candidacy.
(2025-01-26). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-01-26). New ICJ President a Christian Zionist Influenced by End Times Theology. scheerpost.com By Max Blumenthal / The Grayzone With new countries joining South Africa's case accusing Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, and a ceasefire potentially enabling war crimes investigators to gather fresh evidence of Israeli atrocities, a leadership shakeup at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) threatens to undermine the campaign for legal accountability. The ICJ's …
(2025-01-26). Bringing Israeli genocide perpetrators to justice. electronicintifada.net We speak to Dyab Abou Jahjah of The Hind Rajab Foundation.
(2025-01-26). CPJ calls on EU to ensure media access and justice after Gaza ceasefire. consilium.europa.eu
(2025-01-26). Electronic Intifada co-founder arrested in Switzerland. newarab.com 
Swiss police reportedly arrested The publication revealed that police questioned Abunimah for an hour before he was permitted to enter the country, where he is currently detained and has had access to legal counsel.
(2025-01-26). Israel's Justice minister won't recognize new top court president, stirring a constitutional crisis. haaretz.com Justice Minister Yariv Levin wrote after the appointment that he 'does not recognize Isaac Amit as president' following the 'fundamentally flawed and illegal' way he was elected. This boycott will make it more difficult to run the justice system and appoint additional judges…
(2025-01-26). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-26). MP Reveals Details of Assassination of Iranian Judges. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian lawmaker provided details of a meeting with the representatives of the intelligence organizations about the assassination of two justices in Tehran on January 18.
(2025-01-26). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-26). The Murder of Malcolm Caldwell. aljazeera.com Who killed Malcolm Caldwell?>
(2025-01-26). Swiss Pigs Seize Electronic Intifada's Executive Director Ali Abunimah. indybay.org The Electronic Intifada's executive director Ali Abunimah was arrested by Swiss police ahead of a speaking event in Zurich on Saturday afternoon. | He is currently being detained and has had access to legal counsel. | The arrest came one day after Abunimah arrived in Zurich for a speaking tour. | When he arrived at Zurich airport on Friday, Abunimah was questioned by police for an hour before being allowed to enter the country. | Abunimah's arrest appears to be part of a growing backlash from Western governments against expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people. | Last year, several activists and…
(2025-01-26). 1968 And 2025: What Prospect For Resistance Inside US Military? popularresistance.org A recent article in the British Guardian newspaper recounted the experiences of veterans of the U.S. military and their thoughts and feelings in opposition to the U.S.-aided and -abetted genocide on Palestinian Gaza perpetrated by Zionist Israel. This opposition is to be applauded. | The U.S. military is now "all-volunteer." So, this opposition will allow youth contemplating joining the military a different, sobering perspective. No doubt many young people already have this perspective because all branches of the military are failing to meet their recruiting quotas. | My experience in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1…
(2025-01-26). Israel kills 11, wounds dozens in south Lebanon in breach of ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Attacks come on the day Israeli troops were supposed to withdraw from southern Lebanon and allow people to return home.
(2025-01-26). Israel kills 3, wounds dozens in south Lebanon in breach of ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Attacks come on the day Israeli troops were supposed to withdraw from southern Lebanon and allow people to return home.
(2025-01-26). Israeli Terrorists Massacre 4 and Wound Dozens in Violation of Lebanon Ceasefire. indybay.org Israel has killed at least four people, including a Lebanese soldier, in south Lebanon on the day Israeli forces were due to withdraw under a ceasefire deal. At least 32 civilians were wounded on Sunday as Israeli forces opened fire in at least two border towns on citizens who were trying to return to their villages. The Israeli killings violate a ceasefire agreement reached in November, under which its forces were supposed to withdraw from Lebanon at 02: 00 GMT on Sunday. | article + video: 4m 16s…
(2025-01-26). Indigenous rights activists rally on Australia Day to protest British colonization legacy. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of Australians protested over the treatment of Indigenous people on Australia Day, the anniversary of British colonization of the country.
(2025-01-26). (VIDEO) New year dieting tips for 2025 from a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the new year begins, many people are setting resolutions to eat healthier, stay active and manage their weight through dieting. Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and the editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," offers some thoughts on weight management. "Don't set too lofty a goal, and don't focus only on weight," he says. "I see people who understandably want to lose 50 pounds, but an example I use in…
(2025-01-26). Dozens killed, injured as Israeli forces shoot at civilians in south Lebanon. presstv.ir Israeli forces have opened fire at the Lebanese people returning to their homes in the country's southern towns.
(2025-01-26). 'We'll return': Defiant Lebanese head home in south as Israeli forces refuse to withdraw. presstv.ir As the 60-day deadline for the Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon expired on Sunday, thousands of people flocked to their villages, defying Israeli threats.
(2025-01-26). Dozens killed, injured as Israeli forces shoot at civilians in south Lebanon. presstv.ir Israeli forces have opened fire at the Lebanese people returning to their homes in the country's southern towns, killing 15 people and wounding 83 others.
(2025-01-26). Israel snubs withdrawal, kills civilians in Lebanon, Gaza. newarab.com 
The Lebanese health ministry said the Israeli army "The aggressions of the Israeli enemy against citizens who were trying to return to their villages that are still under occupation have left 15 people dead including a soldier of the Lebanese army and three women," the ministry said, raising an earlier toll of 11 dead. | In Gaza, a vast crowd of Gazans…
(2025-01-26). Sex is back in Israel — according to these women writers. haaretz.com Two new Israeli anthologies about sex are not afraid to get explicit under the book covers, and while many writers in Israel feel ostracized, these collections have garnered interest abroad. Even if we are 'the enemy' now, says the editor, 'people are interested in what moves us'…
(2025-01-26). Trump Advocates for Forced Displacement of Gaza's Population to Egypt and Jordan. truthout.org Speaking to reporters Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would like to see most of the population of war-torn Gaza be relocated to Jordan and Egypt, a plan that a number of observers said was tantamount to ethnic cleansing. Trump made the remarks the same day that he lifted a Biden-era hold on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. "I'd like Egypt to take people. And I'd like… |
(2025-01-26). Sudan army in Wad Madani is a 'joyous victory' for the people. aljazeera.com "We'll celebrate today. But we know that the war [in Sudan] is far from over."
(2025-01-26). (VIDEO) Flu, COVID-19, RSV on the rise. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's a post-holiday surge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of people seeking care for acute respiratory illness is at a high level. The latest numbers show that emergency department visits for flu, RSV and COVID-19 are all increasing. RSV, in particular, is very high in many areas, especially among young children. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says the surge is not unexpected….
(2025-01-26). Drone strike on hospital in Sudan's Darfur kills more than 70. newarab.com 
More than 70 people have been killed in a The strike targeted the Saudi Hospital in the city of Al-Fashir, destroying its emergency building. | Darfur's governor Minni Minawi has blamed the paramilitary "A Rapid Support [Forces] drone targeted the Saudi Hospital — t…
(2025-01-26). Petro disallows arrivals of US planes carrying Colombian migrants. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Sunday that he will disallow the arrivals in the national territory of planes from the United States carrying Colombian migrants and asked for respect in the treatment of these people.
(2025-01-26). Trump's neofascism is here now. Here are 10 things you can do to resist. indybay.org Protect the decent and hardworking members of your communities who are undocumented or whose parents are undocumented | This is an urgent moral call to action. As Donald Trump's Ice begins roundups and deportations, many good people are endangered and understandably frightened. One of Trump's new executive orders allows Ice to arrest undocumented immigrants.
(2025-01-26). Putin congratulates Indian leaders on Republic Day. plenglish.com "Russia-India relations have the nature of a particularly privileged strategic partnership. I am sure that through joint efforts we will continue to strengthen fruitful bilateral cooperation constantly in all areas, as well as constructive interaction in international affairs," the Russian head of State said in a text released by the Kremlin press service. | In this regard, Putin stressed that the development of the partnership responds to the fundamental interests of the peoples of both States and contributes to the creation of a fair multipolar world order. | The Russian leader noted that since the adoption of…
(2025-01-26). Pope Francis concerned about tension in Colombia's Catatumbo region. plenglish.com A statement released by the Holy See press office indicated that the supreme pontiff addressed this issue after Sunday's Angelus prayer, said at noon from the window of his study in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, before more than 25,000 faithful and pilgrims who gathered in St. Peter's Square. "I see with concern the situation in Colombia, particularly in the region of Catatumbo, where clashes between armed groups have caused numerous civilian victims and more than 30,000 displaced people," the bishop of Rome noted. | "I express my closeness to you and my prayers," Pope Francis added, in reference to the populati…
(2025-01-26). Tribute to José Martí in Uruguay on the eve of his 172nd birthday. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) Cubans, Uruguayans and people from other nationalities paid tribute to Cuban National Hero José Martí on Friday, on the eve of his 172nd birthday.
(2025-01-26). Nearly 30 Million People in the US Face Limited Water Supplies, Study Finds. truthout.org Nearly 30 million people are living in areas of the US with limited water supplies as the country faces growing concerns over both water availability and quality, according to a new assessment by government scientists. The US Geological Survey (USGS), which is part of the Department of the Interior, issued what it said was a first-of-its-kind report last week, with USGS Director David… |
(2025-01-26). Trump Withdraws Proposed PFAS Limitations, Giving "Green Light" to Polluters. truthout.org Faced with a silent but widespread threat to public health, environmental groups applauded the Biden administration for taking major steps to regulate and remove toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" from drinking water used by millions of people across the United States. During his first week in office, President Donald Trump began reversing this progress while installing chemical industry insiders to… |
(2025-01-26). Latino community in California on edge as Trump deportations begin. america.cgtn.com 
As mass deportation fears abound across the United States, the country's Latino community is on edge. More than 11 million people are estimated to live undocumented in the U.S., with Latinos making up the largest proportion. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has more from California.
(2025-01-26). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A lot of people resolve to exercise more in the new year. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-01-26). Skin disease patients show response to targeted treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. They described their findings in a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that described their first-in-human, phase 2 clinical trial. The researchers identified unique molecular and cellular changes in the skin with lichen planus, particularly an overactive immune response involving specific…
(2025-01-26). Elon Musk appears on video at German far right campaign event. newarab.com 
Addressing a hall of 4,500 people alongside party leader Alice Weidel, Musk spoke live via video link about preserving German culture and protecting the German peopl…
(2025-01-26). Iran arrests two young women for dancing in cemetery. newarab.com 
"Not long ago, two people, in the cemetery of martyrs in Tehran, disregarding the sacred site, recorded a video clip with inappropriate clothing and movements that were outside of custom and Sharia" Islamic law, a p…
(2025-01-26). Gateway on spot over rampant sedation thefts on buses. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Management of Gateway Bus Company has come under criticism following cases of robbers targeting passengers. Last week, three people who were travelling from Kampala to Kabale using Gateway Bus Company were sedated and robbed. The victims however while reporting the matter to Kabale police station accused the bus workers …
(2025-01-26). Karamoja forms CLAs to handle land matters. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The people of Moroto and Nakapiripirit districts, with support from the Caritas organization, have formed Communal Land Associations (CLAs) to address land matters. On Tuesday, the CLAs received their final documents to formalize operations, with the issuance of certificates and the demarcation of communal lands pending. The associations have …
(2025-01-26). UPDF receive beds, mama kits for Tarehe Sita health camp. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has received 10 delivery beds and 100 mama kits for the Tarehe Sita health camp. Every year, UPDF engages in various activities including health camps and cleaning of urban areas as a way of building a firm relationship between the defence forces and …
(2025-01-26). Is Labour unleashing PACE trial 2.0 with the DWP? thecanary.co After Labour Party chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent announcements relating to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), chronically ill and disabled people have literally been taken back in time. But instead of being described as having "yuppie flu", or everything being 'all in our heads', now it's "work-limiting conditions". Labour's PACE trial on steroids at …
(2025-01-26). Project 2025 Has Begun. levernews.com 
What The Lever Published This Week: :
(2025-01-26). Israeli occupation army spokesman: We will update the places that residents of South Lebanon are "allowed to enter" english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-26). Trump's Second Term Spells Disaster for Endangered Ocean and Coastal Animals. truthout.org The re-election of Donald Trump has scientists and conservationists like me worried about the wildlife and wild places we've dedicated our lives to protecting. This is especially true for ocean and coastal natural resource management and endangered species conservation, given Trump's ongoing rhetoric. He's attacked climate science and supported a plan to dismantle the National Oceanic and… |
(2025-01-26). Hamas slams Israel for delaying implementation of Gaza ceasefire, prisoner swap. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has criticized Israel for delaying the implementation of the terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-26). Palestinian deportees await their destination. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) Qadoura Fares, head of the Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners' Affairs Authority, said on Sunday that the 70 Palestinian deportees under a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel will remain in Egypt "until their destination is determined."
(2025-01-26). Israel "Recycling" it's System of Deporting Palestinians. aljazeera.com Xavier Abu Eid, a political analyst talks about Israel deporting Palestinian prisoners and losing their right of return…
(2025-01-26). Houthis release 153 prisoners with Red Cross support. newarab.com 
The prisoners were released in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital that was seized by the Iran-backed Houthis in 2014, precipitating a "This ope…
(2025-01-26). US threatens Taliban leaders with 'big bounty' over detained Americans. presstv.ir The US has threatened to place significant bounties on the Taliban leaders amid allegations that more Americans are detained in Afghanistan than previously reported.
(2025-01-26). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-26). The United States Wants To Fly Its Drones Out Of The United Kingdom. popularresistance.org Protestors led by Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and Drone Wars will gather outside the main gates of RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire at 1pm on Saturday 25 January to oppose plans to fly US Global Hawk drones from the base. The protest comes as the newly inaugurated US president Donald Trump once again repeated his plan to 'Make America Great' articulating a 'peace through strength' foreign policy. | The US plan to operate the huge RQ-4 Global Hawk drones from RAF Fairford as part of NATO's 'Agile Combat Employment' (ACE) concept which argues that key military aircraft should be able to operate from diffe…
(2025-01-26). Ataque israelí contra protestas en Líbano deja 11 muertos y más de 80 heridos. cubadebate.cu En el sur del Líbano, las fuerzas israelíes dispararon este domingo contra manifestantes que exigían su retirada a raíz del acuerdo de alto al fuego, dejando 11 muertos y más de 80 heridos. Entre los fallecidos hay dos mujeres y un soldado libanés, informó el Ministerio de Salud. Se reportaron heridos en más de una docena de pueblos en la zona fronteriza.
(2025-01-26). Deniers & Insurance Premiums Both Surge. pressenza.com Climate change deniers are experiencing a renaissance, especially on social media. | In concert with this upswing in denialism, home insurance premiums are skyrocketing, or coverage is dropped altogether, a problem in coastal states. | Indeed, it's noteworthy that American real estate is the largest asset class in the world valued at $43.5 trillion that's challenged for the first time by a bonkers climate system that's unwelcome and delivering its worst of worst, e.g., firestorms for the ages. The question of the year: Do home insurance companies suddenly have rubber legs. Yes, they likely do because of radically…
(2025-01-26). Schoolchildren in US capital learn about Jose Marti's life. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) Guided by officials from the Cuban Embassy in the United States, students from Harriet Tubman Elementary School in this capital learned about the life of Jose Marti, the most universal of all Cubans.
(2025-01-25). 1/20-1/24 Palestine Actions in New Jersey. fightbackbetter.com 
The Palestine solidarity movement is entering a critical period of regroupment and consolidation following the declaration of a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. The past year and three months have been marked by urgent, emergency-level activism as our movement fought to expose the daily crimes of the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) and called for an immediate end to the war. With a fragile peace now in place, it is time for us to reflect on our strategies, assess what has worked, and plan for the difficult challenges ahead. | However, we should not be under any illusions that the violence will cease. While the lev…
(2025-01-25). Federal civil rights agency accuses UAW and GM of age discrimination and Stellantis of abetting sexual harassment. wsws.org In the final days of the Biden presidency the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed filed a pair of significant anti-discrimination lawsuits.
(2025-01-25). Israel Further Extends Concentration Camp for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. indybay.org On January 9, the Kangaroo Court of Ashkelon extended Dr. Hussam's detention without charges until February 13. "He was denied access to his legal counsel and participated in the hearing via video call," Al Mezan stated. After the hearing, he was transferred to Ofer Prison, where Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, the head of orthopedics at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, was murdered after four months of torture by the Israeli regime on April 19, 2024. For more information on Dr. Adnan's torture and murder, see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_al-Bursh…
(2025-01-25). Who is Mohammed al-Tous, 'dean of Palestinian prisoners' released by Israel? presstv.ir Israel has released the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner, Mohammed al-Tous, who had been in detention for nearly four decades.
(2025-01-25). Gustavo Petro's visit marks a news week in Haiti. plenglish.com During his stay, Petro stressed that "South-South cooperation must be one of the pillars of relations between countries such as the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Haiti." | The Colombian dignitary highlighted the excellent quality of the ties between the two States, based on the principles of friendship, solidarity and mutual respect. | Both parties renewed their commitment to the rule of law, democracy and the promotion of human rights. | Bogotá and Port-au-Prince are committed to finding a peaceful solution to the political crisis that is shaking the Caribbean nation. | Petro advocated for ending the…
(2025-01-25). 'In Gaza, they're amputating limbs without painkillers. Imagine your child going through that'. haaretz.com Dr. Guy Shalev, executive director of Physicians for Human Rights Israel, describes the country's deliberate destruction of Gaza's health system…
(2025-01-25). Deputy FM Refutes Human Rights Allegations against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian deputy foreign minister dismissed reports by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, saying they are largely based on inaccurate information, unreliable sources, and biased perspectives, and driven by political motives.
(2025-01-25). Official Raps European Parliament's Political Abuse of Human Rights against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The director general of the Iranian Foreign Ministry's Human Rights and Women's Affairs Department lashed out at the European Parliament for politicizing the issue of human rights to adopt baseless accusations against Iran.
(2025-01-25). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 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, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-25). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-25). Four Israeli soldiers, dozens of Palestinians released in ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Israel is expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-25). Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Israel expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-25). Four Israeli soldiers, 114 Palestinians released as part of ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Israel is expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-25). Man jailed for attack aimed at French magazine Charlie Hebdo. newarab.com 
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a Pakistani man to 30 years in jail for attempting to murder two people outside the former offices of When he carried out the attack, 29-year-old Zaheer Mahmood wrongly believed the satirical newspaper was still based in the building, which was targeted by Islamists a decade ago for publishing cartoons lampooning the Prophet Mohammed. | In fact, Charlie Hebdo had moved in the wake of the storming of its offices by two Al-Qaeda-linked mas…
(2025-01-25). Jailed Comoros opposition leader on hunger strike. newarab.com A 2019 Comoros presidential runner is on the fifth day of a Supporters of Achmet Said Mohamed say the 48-year-old academic was picked up days before the 14 January 2024 presidential election. He had wanted to contest, but the courts rejected his candidacy.
(2025-01-25). Davos 2025: Milei slams Starmer's woke policy of jailing citizens for exposing Muslim rape gangs and Trump declares "America is back" expose-news.com Argentina's President Javier Milei addressed the World Economic Forum in 2024 and 2025, criticising global elites and their policies, and warning that the Western world is in danger due to abandoning freedom …
(2025-01-25). Trump's Blitz On Immigration Aimed To Overwhelm. popularresistance.org Pandering to his nativist base, Donald Trump made the central pledge of his 2024 presidential campaign a threat to "carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history." On January 20, 2025, he began to fulfill that promise. | On Inauguration Day, repeating the words spoken by Chief Justice John Roberts, Trump swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution. Setting aside the issue of whether he purposely refrained from placing his hand on the Bible his wife was holding, the oath Trump swore triggered the "Take Care Clause" of the Constitution. Article II imposes on the president the duty to "take Care…
(2025-01-25). Vanuatu AG condemns Trump's Paris climate treaty exit as 'troubling precedent'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews Vanuatu's top lawyer has called out the United States for "bad behavior" after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump withdrew the world's biggest historic emitter of greenhouse gasses from the Paris Agreement for a second time. The Pacific nation's Attorney-General Arnold Loughman, who led Vanuatu's landmark International Court of Justice climate…
(2025-01-25). CPJ calls on EU to ensure media access and justice after Gaza ceasefire. consilium.europa.eu
(2025-01-25). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-25). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Lukashenko: Before 2025 election, 'still afraid of the people'. aljazeera.com As Belarus votes amid repression, what drives Alexander Lukashenko, the president likely to secure a seventh term.
(2025-01-25). Veterans For Peace Pledges To Defend Ceasefire. popularresistance.org Veterans For Peace joins the people of Gaza in rejoicing at the Ceasefire that has brought a halt to Israel's bombardment of Palestinian children, women and men, and their churches, their mosques, their schools and hospitals. At least 50,000 have been killed in a cold-blooded massacre and over 100,000 injured, many losing their limbs. But the huge smiles on the faces of the children of Gaza and their shouts of joy since the ceasefire went into effect were a deeply profound thing to witness. | But just how real is the Gaza ceasefire? How enduring will it be?
(2025-01-25). Organizers Are Ready To Defeat Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda. popularresistance.org Through racist, anti-migrant claims, falsehoods, and fearmongering, the Colorado suburb of Aurora has emerged as the right-wing's potential staging ground for US President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. Trump has pledged to launch the largest mass deportation operation in US history, expelling between 15 to 20 million migrants in an effort that will have ripple effects across working class communities and the entire US economy. The current US President has dubbed his mass deportation effort "Operation Aurora," after a town that has become the epicenter of anti-migrant hysteria.
(2025-01-25). NZ Palestinian network co-founder Janfrie Wakim praises 'heroic Gaza', calls for more action. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A co-founder of a national Palestinian solidarity network in Aotearoa New Zealand today praised the "heroic" resilience and sacrifice of the people of Gaza in the face of Israel's ruthless attempt to destroy the besieged enclave of more than 2 million people. Speaking at the first solidarity rally in Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau…
(2025-01-25). A Most Welcome Ceasefire: Israel, Hamas, and Gaza's future>. newarab.com 
A ceasefire has finally been agreed between Israel and Hamas. | The news came as a great relief to the people of Gaza, but many questions regarding the deal still remain. | This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we look at the details of the ceasefire deal. When will Israeli forces leave Gaza, what are the terms of the prisoner swaps, and what does it say about reconstruction. | Additionally, we explore why the ceasefire deal was agreed now and not six months ago, what does the future hold for Hamas in Gaza, can Netanyahu continue as prime minister now that a deal has been done, who will pay for the reconstru…
(2025-01-25). Hezbollah: US Blacklisting Won't Prevent Noble Yemen from Supporting Palestinian People. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah condemned, in a statement issued on Saturday, the new US administration's re-inclusion of the Ansarullah movement on the so-called "US terrorism lists," and considers it an unjust classification and a direct attack on the oppressed Yemeni people who have suffered from the siege, terrorism, and ongoing US aggression on their land and resources for …
(2025-01-25). Zone of Peace In Haiti And The Americas. popularresistance.org Thank you for joining us for this critical webinar exploring the multifaceted tools of imperialism and their impact on the Americas, or rather, Our Americas or Nuestra América. This discussion will unpack how sanctions, soft power mechanisms like the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and USAID, militarization, and global banking systems are weaponized to uphold U.S. power and undermine sovereignty across the region. Panelists will analyze the historical and contemporary roles these tools play in destabilizing governments, fostering dependency, and suppressing popular people's movements for self-determination…
(2025-01-25). (VIDEO) New year dieting tips for 2025 from a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the new year begins, many people are setting resolutions to eat healthier, stay active and manage their weight through dieting. Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and the editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," offers some thoughts on weight management. "Don't set too lofty a goal, and don't focus only on weight," he says. "I see people who understandably want to lose 50 pounds, but an example I use in…
(2025-01-25). A mad dash to the right. workers.org 
Below is Mumia Abu-Jamal's message to the 3,000 people attending the Jan. 11, 2025, Rosa Luxemburg Conference in Berlin in person plus 25,000 viewers on livestream, organized by junge Welt daily newspaper. (jungewelt.de) As we look at this world, as the new year dawns, we must admit that the world . . . |
(2025-01-25). First transnational cable car between Russia and China is underway. tvbrics.com 
The project will have two 976-metre lines and cabins with a capacity for 110 people…
(2025-01-25). Meet the first Chinese-born NHL player. america.cgtn.com 
Winter sports are on the rise in China. Since hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 2022, some 300 million people in China now participate in winter sports. And that could soon get a further boost thanks to a teenager in Canada. | CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
(2025-01-25). (VIDEO) Flu, COVID-19, RSV on the rise. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's a post-holiday surge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of people seeking care for acute respiratory illness is at a high level. The latest numbers show that emergency department visits for flu, RSV and COVID-19 are all increasing. RSV, in particular, is very high in many areas, especially among young children. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says the surge is not unexpected….
(2025-01-25). DRC: North Kivu Hospital overwhelmed by increasing number of wounded. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The CBCA hospital in Ndosho is today overwhelmed by the increase of people wounded by bullets or shrapnel who arrive every day at this institution in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2025-01-25). Trump Laid Groundwork for "Muslim Ban 2.0." Here's How Organizers Are Bracing. truthout.org In the early hours of New Year's Day, an individual in New Orleans killed 15 people and wounded dozens of others on the city's famed Bourbon Street. When reports emerged that the alleged attacker was a Muslim American by the name of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, then President-elect Donald Trump quickly turned the tragedy into fodder for his Islamophobic, racist and xenophobic rhetoric. In the days after… |
(2025-01-25). Our Ability to Think in Terms of Numbers Is Universal and Independent From Language. pressenza.com Most people learn to count and do basic arithmetic at a young age and don't give these skills a second thought. But numerosity or numeracy, the ability to think about and use numbers, is more than a basic skill: It is what underlies the human power of abstraction, metaphor, symbolism, and the essence of thought. | The connection of numerosity to language and culture is a fascinating topic. Scientific research has shown that even cultures that only use numbers up to 2 or 3
(2025-01-25). World Humanist Forum, of a permanent character. Words by Antonio Carvallo. pressenza.com We publish here the words with which Antonio Carvallo introduced today's virtual assembly of the World Humanist Forum: | "The Forum is an ambit of exchange and discussion among humanists and likeminded people around the world to study and develop positions on the global problems affecting us all today. Attending to the structural relationships among the phenomena of science, politics, art and religion. | This work requires freedom of consciousness and freedom from ideological prejudice. To build a body of knowledge, and understanding of the global culture and main issues of our time, and their possible approaches…
(2025-01-25). After handing non-doms millions, Labour decides to hammer the poor again, freezes housing benefit. skwawkbox.org 
More arrogant and shameless than the blue Tories Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced this week, at the 'World Economic Forum' in the billionaires' playground of Davos, that she will 'soften' planned tax changes to force 'non-doms' — hugely wealthy people who live here but register to pay tax in a different country — to pay UK …
(2025-01-25). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A lot of people resolve to exercise more in the new year. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-01-25). Skin disease patients show response to targeted treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. They described their findings in a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that described their first-in-human, phase 2 clinical trial. The researchers identified unique molecular and cellular changes in the skin with lichen planus, particularly an overactive immune response involving specific…
(2025-01-25). Iran arrests two young women for dancing in cemetery. newarab.com "Not long ago, two people, in the cemetery of martyrs in Tehran, disregarding the sacred site, recorded a video clip with inappropriate clothing and movements that were outside of custom and Sharia" Islamic law, a p…
(2025-01-25). 200 Freed Palestinian Prisoners Receive Heroes' Welcome in West Bank, Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 200 Palestinian prisoners, including 120 serving life sentences, were freed by Israeli occupation authorities on Saturday, hours after four female Israeli soldiers held captive in Gaza were released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. 114 of the freed prisoners arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah, while 16 others arrived in Gaza's Khan …
(2025-01-25). Houthis release 153 prisoners with Red Cross support. newarab.com The prisoners were released in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital that was seized by the Iran-backed Houthis in 2014, precipitating a "This ope…
(2025-01-25). Freed Palestinian women speak on torture in Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
Between feelings of deep joy at her release from an Yasmine was The 26-year-old from Bethlehem…
(2025-01-25). Freed Palestinian women speak on torture in Israeli prisons. newarab.com
(2025-01-25). 200 Palestinian abductees released in exchange for 4 Israeli soldiers. presstv.ir Busses carrying the freed Palestinians, some serving life sentences, have been received by cheering crowds in Ramallah on Saturday.
(2025-01-25). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). 1968 and 2025: What prospect for resistance inside U.S. military? workers.org 
A recent article in the British Guardian newspaper recounted the experiences of veterans of the U.S. military and their thoughts and feelings in opposition to the U.S.-aided and -abetted genocide on Palestianian Gaza perpetrated by Zionist Israel. This opposition is to be applauded. U.S. military veteran protests at hearing for . . . |
(2025-01-25). Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico tilts towards Russia. aljazeera.com Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging 'coup d'etat' in league with foreigners.
(2025-01-25). As extreme weather batters communities, New York climate activists show a powerful path forward. wagingnonviolence.org
(2025-01-25). Colonialist's monument toppled in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day. presstv.ir Protesters in Australia have toppled a monument honoring a 19th-century colonialist.
(2025-01-25). Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote. aljazeera.com Hegseth's nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
(2025-01-25). The Promethean Aspirations Of The Darker Nations. popularresistance.org For decades now, there has been a clear understanding that the models of development proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Washington Consensus — debt, austerity, structural adjustment — simply have not worked. The long history of adversity experienced by the former colonial countries remains intact. A glance at the numbers from the Maddison Project Database 2023 shows that global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms has risen by 689.9% between 1980 and 2022 (from $18.8 trillion to $148.5 trillion).
(2025-01-25). Dio ci salvi dalla Pax Americana. strategic-culture.su Gli Madeleine Albrights, Nancy Pelosis, Big Mike Obamas e Hillary Clintons di Washington non fermeranno i loro genocidi fino a quando la Cina non li fermerà . | Segue nostro Mentre
(2025-01-25). Are young men drifting to the far-right? leftfootforward.org 
It's been a bleak week for politics, with the inauguration of a second Trump presidency commanding the spotlight. Hard-right politicians from Europe, including some from Britain, gathered in Washington, flashing MAGA caps and silly grins. Meanwhile, images of tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk, strategically placed ahead of Trump's own cabinet at the event, was a grim reminder of the growing power of oligarchs. For a disillusioned young man, grappling with economic stagnation and political apathy, Trump's return may seem like an empowering vision. | But is this part of a broader trend…