(2024-01-12). BRICS Group Expands Membership, Signaling Geopolitical Shift. infobrics.org The BRICS group, an international alliance originally comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded its membership, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape…
(2024-01-12). United Against Nuclear Iran: The Shadowy, Intelligence-Linked Group Driving the US Towards War With Iran. mintpressnews.com 
United Against Nuclear Iran, a secretive neoconservative organization with close links to the CIA and the Mossad, is trying to escalate the Israeli assault on Gaza into an Iraq-level U.S. Attack on Iran.
(2024-01-12). Houthis Fume After U.S., UK Attack Yemen; Saudi Urges For Self-restraint | 'Bad Mistake'. hindustantimes.com The U.S. and UK's air strikes on Yemen have left the Houthis fuming. The Iran-backed rebels have vowed retaliation and warned both NATO Nations to prepare to pay a heavy price. Saudi Arabia urged against further escalation and called for self-restraint. Russia, on the other hand, called for an emergency UNSC meeting over the attacks. A former U.S. official has called Joe Biden's move a 'bad mistake.' American and British Navies attacked more than a dozen Houthi military sites in Yemen early morning with fighter jets and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles. They called it retaliatory strikes following 27 Houthi a…
(2024-01-12). U.S., UK Bomb Houthi Sites In Yemen With Tomahawk Missiles, Fighter Jets Over Red Sea Attacks | All-Out War Begins. hindustantimes.com The U.S. and the UK's Navies bombed more than a dozen Houthi sites in Yemen this morning. The Houthi targets included an airbase, air defence systems, military camp and weapons storage areas. Tomahawk missiles, several fighter jets were involved in the air strikes. Both NATO Nations called them "massive retaliatory strikes" to the attacks by Iran-backed rebels in the Red Sea on several commercial ships. The U.S. President, Joe Biden, warned of further attacks if Houthis don't halt their actions in the Red Sea. The UK PM, Rishi Sunak, said that both the navies were supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the…
(2024-01-12). Biden's $582 Million Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia. Can It Be Blocked? scheerpost.com 
By Charles Pierson / CounterPunch On December 24, 2023, the Biden Administration announced a $582 million arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Three Congressional resolutions aim at blocking the sale. S.Res. 109,[1] which Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT) introduced on March 15, 2023, invokes a little-used section of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.[2] Section 502B …
(2024-01-12). Oxfam report describes Israel's onslaught on Gaza as "deadliest conflict of the 21st century" wsws.org The intensity of the Zionist regime's bombardment has claimed the lives of Palestinians at a pace many times higher than NATO's war on Russia in Ukraine, the Syrian civil war, the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and wars in Sudan and Yemen.
(2024-01-12). US imposes sanctions over transfer of North Korean missiles to Russia. aljazeera.com Measures target three Russian entities, one individual. US State Department says missiles for use in Ukraine war.
(2024-01-12). Russia slams US, UK, for Yemen strikes, demands UNSC session. geo.tv 
Russia accused both nations of 'total disregard for international law' calling airstrikes "another example of Anglo-Saxons' perversion of UNSC resolutions…
(2024-01-12). China Issues DEVASTATING Warning to Neocons as Putin and Xi Make History. thealtworld.com Geopolitical analyst and journalist Pepe Escobar reacts to reports of Xi Jinping warning the US over its interference in Taiwan, linking US provocations to the unstoppable reality of the growing Russia-China partnership which threatens US hegemony itself.
(2024-01-12). Court case against Israel could restore international law. infobrics.org This is an opportunity to reestablish international law and end the illegitimate "rules-based order" led by the West.
(2024-01-12). Israel's Relentless War on Gaza's Environment. counterpunch.org 
On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping stations that are to take water from
(2024-01-12). Making Gaza Unliveable. counterpunch.org On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping stations that are to take water from
(2024-01-12). U.S.: Iran is primary enabler of Houthis and other groups attacking Israel. haaretz.com Comments come after American-led coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen in response to months of attacks on maritime traffic in Red Sea…
(2024-01-12). 'Biden Needs Permission…': U.S. Congress Blasts President Over Strikes On Houthis In Yemen. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Joe Biden is facing massive backlash in his country after he ordered the American Navy to launch air strikes in coordination with the UK on Houthi targets in Yemen. Several Democrats lashed out at Biden and claimed that there was no authorisation from the U.S. Congress for the attacks. Among these U.S. lawmakers was Representative Ro Khanna, who said, "The President needs to come to Congress before launching a strike against the Houthis in Yemen and involving us in another middle east conflict." Watch for more details.
(2024-01-12). Gaza War Expands As US, UK Warplanes Bomb Houthi Strongholds In Yemen. expose-news.com Reuters and VOA are reported that US and UK warplanes have begun striking Houthi targets in Yemen, in what marks the first major regional expansion of the Gaza war. According to Politico: The U.S. …
(2024-01-12). Stop the war on Yemen! iacenter.org January 11, 2024 The International Action Center condemns the U.S. and British imperialist governments for their unjustifiable attacks on Yemen Jan. 11. This latest aggression is a direct expansion of the genocidal war they have been collaborating with in Gaza. It coincides with the charges of that genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa. Emergency demo in Times Square, New York City, Jan. 11, 2024. PHOTO: Jason Cohen This attack on Yemen exposes the lies from the Biden administration about taking every step to avoid expanding the war in the region. Once again after…
(2024-01-12). Nobel winner Ernaux backs Germany boycott over Palestine ban. newarab.com 
Nobel Prize for Literature winner The French author was
(2024-01-12). Who are the Houthis? A simple guide to the Yemeni group. aljazeera.com The Houthis have been in a decade-long civil war and say their attacks are in opposition to Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-01-12). Seattle Shuts Down I-5 To Say No Business As Usual During Genocide! popularresistance.org Seattle, WA — On Saturday, January 6, around 1000 activists and community members joined together for a rally and march that began at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Seattle in Capitol Hill. Starbucks has continued to attack its workers organizing unions across the company and attacked Starbucks Workers United for showing solidarity with the people of Palestine. | In a rousing speech, organizers condemned the union busting activities of Starbucks and the role corporate America plays in supporting the U.S.-back Israeli genocide of Palestinians. However, they also made it clear that this movement's primary…
(2024-01-12). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Childcare workers across India continue fight for a living wage; Bangladeshi garment workers protest for agreed pay rise; Sri Lankan health sector workers strike for "special" allowance; Australia: New South Wales power transmission workers strike for better pay…
(2024-01-12). Britain bombs Yemen alongside US with no parliamentary discussion and Labour's total support. wsws.org Workers in the UK went to bed Thursday with the news having broken just a few hours earlier, around 7pm, that a cabinet meeting had been called to discuss military action in Yemen and woke to the news that airstrikes had been carried out around midnight.
(2024-01-12). UK Labour MPs visit Israel in 'show of solidarity'. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). US, Britain launch strikes against Houthis in Yemen. geo.tv 
Britain's ministry of defense said that early indications are that the Houthis' ability to threaten merchant shipping has taken a blow…
(2024-01-12). Headlines for January 12, 2024. democracynow.org U.S., U.K. Launch Strikes in Yemen, Killing at Least 5, Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions, Rallies in South Africa Support Nation's Genocide Case Against Israel at World Court, Over 10,000 Children Have Been Killed in Israel's Onslaught on Gaza, "More Evidence of U.S. Complicity in Genocide": Report Finds U.S. Air Force Provided Intel to Israel, Trump Goes on Courtroom Rant as NY Civil Fraud Trial Wraps Up, Ohio Jury Declines to Charge Brittany Watts with Felony for Having a Miscarriage, The Lever: GOP Hopeful Nikki Haley Involved in Blocking Boeing 2020 Transparency Initiative, Pentago…
(2024-01-12). US and UK launch strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. aljazeera.com Rebel group calls the Western attacks 'barbaric', says it will continue to target ships linked to Israel amid Gaza war.
(2024-01-12). U.S., Britain strike Houthis in Yemen; Israel to counter genocide accusations at UN court. haaretz.com Britain, U.S. strike Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after months of attacks on Red Sea shipping ‚ñ Qatar close to finalizing deal with Hamas to transfer medicine to Israeli hostages in Gaza ‚ñ Israel's High Court rejects petition to oust Netanyahu due to war ‚ñ Israel foils ISIS attack planned by two East Jerusalem residents ‚ñ IDF finds forensic evidence that Hamas held hostages in newly uncovered tunnel under Khan Yunis ‚ñ Blinken says Israel working with region, creating path to Palestinian state, will isolate Iran…
(2024-01-12). "A Breach of Yemeni Sovereignty": Biden Becomes Fourth U.S. President to Bomb Yemen. democracynow.org 
The United States and Britain launched dozens of military strikes on Yemen on Thursday, raising fears of an escalation of conflict in the region. The strikes, launched in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea that have disrupted global trade, left at least five people dead. The Houthi movement began targeting ships in November "essentially using a naval blockade in the Red Sea to prevent the blockade against civilians in Gaza," according to our guest, Yemeni American scholar Shireen Al-Adeimi. "This is an offensive act. This is a breach of Yemeni sovereignty," she says about t…
(2024-01-12). Dem, GOP Lawmakers say Biden had no authority to launch Yemen strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2024-01-12). Biden Warns Houthis Of Further Steps After US, UK Strikes. latintimes.com President Joe Biden said Thursday that US and British air strikes against Yemen's Houthis were "defensive" and warned of further measures if the Iran-backed rebels keep attacking ships in the Red Sea.
(2024-01-12). Has Biden violated the US Constitution by bombing Yemen? aljazeera.com Lawmakers say Biden should have sought permission from Congress before launching strikes on 16 Houthi sites.
(2024-01-12). Red Sea shipping disrupted after US-UK strikes: reports. newarab.com 
Reports indicate that shipping activities in the Red Sea have been disrupted following intense air strikes by the US and Britain. | The airstrikes follow a series of attacks by Houthi forces on Red Sea shipping that aimed at pressuring Israel to cease its military actions in Gaza. | An airbase, airports, and a military camp were the main targets of Friday's strikes, as reported by the Houthi rebels' Al-Masirah TV station. This was confirmed by AFP correspondents and witnesses who also confirmed hearing the bombardment. | Meanwhile, Israel is set to present its defence on Friday at the International Court of Ju…
(2024-01-12). Red Sea Strikes: US and UK hit back at Houthi targets! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a rapid response to Houthi assaults on commercial vessels amid Israeli-Gaza tensions, the United States and the United Kingdom have initiated airstrikes in Yemen. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have both issued statements, challenging the Houthi actions and calling for a halt to attacks on Red Sea ships. Yemen's Deputy Foreign Minister affiliated with the Houthis, Hussin Al-Ezzi, issued a stern warning, emphasizing that the UK and the U.S. would face consequences for their overt aggression.The decision to launch airstrikes came after an emergency cabinet meeting convened by UK…
(2024-01-12). US and UK launch air strikes against Yemen's Houthis. aljazeera.com US and UK forces have launched strikes against Yemen's Houthis in response to the group's attacks on Red Sea shipping.
(2024-01-12). Biden announces joint strikes in Yemen to safeguard maritime security. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- US President Joe Biden declared a successful joint operation with Britain and the support of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, targeting specific sites in Yemen.These strikes aimed at neutralizing Houthi rebel positions that posed a threat to the freedom of navigation in the region, particularly in the Red Sea.President Biden emphasized that the Houthi rebels had used the targeted locations to endanger the safety of American forces and civilian sailors navigating through these crucial maritime routes.The defensive action was framed as a direct response to the escalating Houthi attacks in…
(2024-01-12). US, UK air strikes hit Yemen as fallout from Gaza war grows. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). Former Syrian general to face Swedish court for alleged war crimes. newarab.com 
A former Mohammed Hamo, 65, who lives in Sweden, is accused of having participated in the call for indiscriminate strikes in and around the cities o…
(2024-01-12). France says Houthis are responsible for escalation in the Red Sea. devdiscourse.com France reaffirmed its condemnation of Houthi strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, calling for those to stop immediately in the wake of attacks launched by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen.
(2024-01-12). US and UK target several locations in Yemen in early morning strikes. peoplesdispatch.org The US claimed the attacks were in response to the Houthis targeting ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis, who have been carrying out attacks against ships bound to Israel, vowed retaliation…
(2024-01-12). Oil Rallies As US, UK Strike Houthis, Stocks Mixed After US CPI. latintimes.com Oil prices surged Friday after US and UK forces launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen following attacks on ships in the Red Sea, fuelling worries about a wider conflict in the crude-rich region.
(2024-01-12). Will Crossing the Rubicon in Yemen Expose U.S. and U.K. Weakness? sonar21.com 
Yemen's Taiz Airport | Besides discussing the latest escalation in Yemen, with the U.S. and U.K. carrying out airstrikes against targets in a Yemeni port city Al-Hudaydah and Sana'a, I am posting today's intel roundtable with Ray McGovern and Judge Napolitano as well as my chat with Ania K. | I recall my boss at State Counter Terrorism — retired USMC Colonel Dick Gannon — saying, "You can't fix stupid." The U.S. and U.K. airstrikes on Yemen are absolutely stupid and is likely to ignite a spiral of violence that will leave Americans and Brits dead. The cable news shows absolutely love this story. T…
(2024-01-12). Progressive Lawmakers Decry "Illegal" US Airstrikes on Yemen. truthout.org lawmakers said Thursday that the Biden administration's barrage of airstrikes in Yemen — launched in coordination with American allies but without congressional approval — was blatantly unconstitutional and dangerous, heightening the risk of a full-blown regional conflict. "This is illegal and violates Article I of the Constitution," U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) wrote on social media following… |
(2024-01-12). Dem, GOP Lawmakers say Biden had no authority to launch Yemen strikes. responsiblestatecraft.org
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle tonight are lambasting the Biden administration for not getting Congressional approval before moving ahead with
(2024-01-12). Erdogan responds to US and UK airstrikes in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – President Erdogan has shared his perspective on the airstrikes conducted by the United States and the United Kingdom on Houthi targets in Yemen.Accusing them of disproportionate force, Erdogan criticized the actions, alleging a desire to turn the Red Sea into a bloodbath. He asserted that the Houthis are effectively defending themselves against the military intervention by the US and the UK.President Erdogan delivered his comments following Friday prayers, expressing concerns about the perceived imbalance in the use of force. Drawing parallels with the situation in Israel and Palestine, he underscored…
(2024-01-12). Denmark supports strikes against Houthis in Yemen. devdiscourse.com Denmark, home to shipping company Maersk, fully supports the U.S. and British strikes against Yemen's Houthis, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in a statement on Friday.
(2024-01-12). Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 98. aljazeera.com The US and UK have carried out retaliatory strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen. Here is the latest:…
(2024-01-12). USA and Britain launch military strikes in Yemen; Houthis retaliate. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation, the United States and Britain have initiated military aggression against Yemen. Airstrikes, conducted by warplanes, warships, and submarines, targeted multiple locations in Sana'a, Sa'dah, Taiz, Dhamar, Hajjah, and Hodeida, causing massive explosions, as documented in videos circulating on social media. The military intervention is justified by the U.S. and Britain as a response to prevent Houthi forces from obstructing international maritime routes. The Houthis had earlier declared support for the people of Gaza and vowed to block ships either owned by or heading to Israel…
(2024-01-12). Escalating conflicts: US, UK military actions in Yemen spark wider war concerns. nationofchange.org Amidst Israel's Gaza operations, the US and UK's air strikes on Yemen heighten regional tensions, challenging international maritime security and legal norms.
(2024-01-12). Who are Yemen's Houthis and why did the US & UK strike them. newarab.com 
The international community is split after the US and UK forces said they bombed Houthi rebel sites in Yemen following weeks of attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea, which have The Houthis say they are targeting vess…
(2024-01-12). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 98: Israel claims 'self defense' at ICJ, as U.S. and U.K. launch air strikes on Yemen. mondoweiss.net 
Facing charges of genocide, Israel claims "self-defense" in front of the ICJ, as world powers strike Yemeni rebel group in the name of protecting global trade. Meanwhile, Israel continues to bomb and shoot Palestinians.
(2024-01-12). US and UK Bomb Dozens of Sites in Yemen. news.antiwar.com The US and the UK on Thursday night launched strikes against more than a dozen sites in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, where the majority of Yemenis live, in a move that risks escalating the situation in the Middle East into a major regional war. A US official told CNN that the strikes were launched by …
(2024-01-12). BREAKING: Protests Held Tonight at the White House & Times Square. answercoalition.org 
Photo: Demonstration tonight outside of the White House | Within two hours of the attack on Yemen by the United States and UK, protests called by the ANSWER Coalition were held outside the White House and at Times Square in New York City to demand: U.S. hands off Yemen now! Demonstrators raised their voice against this act of aggression that is aimed at helping Israel continue its assault on Gaza. | Photo: Protest tonight in Times Square in New York City | The Pentagon war machine wants to punish Yemen for refusing to allow the waters off their coast to be used to sustain the genocid…
(2024-01-12). What Israel Faces At The Hague. popularresistance.org But in political terms the 84-page document that South Africa submitted to the Court represents the most powerful indictment of Israeli genocide that has been available to the public thus far. | It not only documents the genocidal consequences of the Israeli massive bombing and siege of Gaza, but presents a complete file of official Israeli professions of determination to carry out genocide against the Palestinians population of the Gaza strip.
(2024-01-12). Japan Resumes Construction on New US Base in Okinawa Despite Local Opposition. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-01-12). South Africa Makes Its Genocide Case Against Israel at The Hague. scheerpost.com 
By Sam Husseini / Substack "For the New Year, Global Solidarity to Save Palestine: Backing South Africa" has had several updates. See some of my initial thoughts on the South African oral arguments here. South Africa Genocide Case Against Israel Jeremy Scahill reports: "On Thursday, South Africa will present its historic case before the International Court of …
(2024-01-12). Historical Roots: Exploring the Long-Term Zionist Plan for Demographic Control. mintpressnews.com Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain.
(2024-01-12). Israel's Goal Of Expelling Palestinians From Gaza Is Closer To Reality. popularresistance.org Once considered a fringe pipe dream, the once taboo idea of Israelis recolonizing portions of Gaza has been reinvigorated after Hamas' October 7 attack and the subsequent Israeli war on the embattled Palestinian territory, which has killed more than 22,000 Palestinians, internally displaced more than 1.9 million, and reduced the majority of the Strip into rubble. | Just as 2024 began, Israeli politicians renewed calls to recolonize Gaza, and recent remarks from Israeli lawmakers coupled with a new settler-colonist campaign suggest that Israeli annexation of the beleaguered Palestinian territory has been adopted a…
(2024-01-12). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let it Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2024-01-12). South Africa Presents The Case Against Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org The opening salvo of South Africa's legal bid to hold Israel accountable for genocide in Gaza rang out this morning in a crowded courtroom in The Hague. | The State of Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza, lawyers for the Republic of South Africa told the International Court of Justice, gathered in the ornate chambers of The Hague's Peace Palace. | Standing at a podium in front of the Court's fifteen judges, supplemented by judges ad hoc Aharon Barak (Israel) and Dikgang Ernest Moseneke (South Africa), and in front of a battery of lawyers…
(2024-01-12). Oman Seizes Drones Bound For UAE-Backed Forces In Yemen. popularresistance.org Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones hidden in a truck from the UAE heading for Yemen on 10 January. | "The Directorate General of Customs seized a truck at the Hafeet crossing loaded with wireless drones coming by transit system from the United Arab Emirates heading to the Republic of Yemen," said the customs authorities. | "Customs inspectors were able to discover the shipments hidden professionally in places specially prepared for smuggling them in the truck. The concerned authorities began investigating the case in order to complete the rest of the legal procedures against the suspects," the…
(2024-01-12). From Gaza to Congo: On Zionism and the Unlearned History of Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain. On January 3, it was revealed that the far-right Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu is actively discussing proposals to expel millions of Palestinians to African countries, in
(2024-01-12). India successfully conducts flight-test of new-generation AKASH missile from Chandipur off Odisha coast: officials. devdiscourse.com
(2024-01-12). Taiwan election: Massive rallies conclude amid China's warning against independence. geo.tv 
Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party seeks a third term with Vice President Lai Ching-te as its candidate…
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Tapin (South Kalimantan) (11 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). World reacts to US, UK attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen. aljazeera.com Here are some of the international reactions to the most recent escalation in the region.
(2024-01-12). 'No One Is Spared': South Africa Presents Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-12). Iran seizes oil tanker involved in dispute with US near Oman. geo.tv 
The US condemned what it called an "unlawful seizure" and demanded Iran "immediately release the ship and its crew"
(2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the 'sleeping giant' of football, wake up? aljazeera.com As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn't won major titles.
(2024-01-12). South Africa, Israel made their cases at the ICJ. What next. newarab.com 
Israel and South Africa have each made their cases in public hearings at the South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Israel has conducted indiscriminate bombings, arbitrary killings, and tortured detainees over the course of its onslaught, which has lasted m…
(2024-01-12). Situation Report – Sri Lanka 12th January 2024 at 0900hrs. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Israel To Defend Itself Against Gaza Genocide Case At UN Top Court. latintimes.com Israel will on Friday hit back at what it describes as "atrocious" allegations it is committing "genocide" in Gaza, in a closely watched landmark case before the UN's top court.
(2024-01-12). Blinken Dials Jaishankar; U.S. Asks India For Help To Tackle Houthi Attacks In Red Sea | Details. hindustantimes.com
(2024-01-12). UNSC resolution 'encourages Israel's crimes in Palestine': Yemen. new.thecradle.co
(2024-01-12). Pressure mounts on Biden over Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Around 200 local and state elected officials in the US have signed a letter to US President Joe Biden urging for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza. Also this week, South Africa began presenting a case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | Just two weeks ago, dozens of international groups came together for a This round of high-profile pressure on the US administration comes as the death toll in Gaz…
(2024-01-12). South Africa transitions from apartheid victim to global advocate in Israel case. independent.co.ug 
Moving from apartheid to advocacy, South Africa is pulling its geopolitical heft on the issue of Gaza, launching a genocide case against Israel with a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa's unprecedented move to sue Israel for genocide at the ICJ, inspired by its own …
(2024-01-12). Arab League and counting, SA ICJ Petition against Israeli genocide receives more support. ummid.com In a major setback for the Zionists and their allies, Arab League, a representative body of about two dozen countries – majority of them in the neighbourhood of Israel, has declared support for the South Africa Petition filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Israeli genocide and massacre of Palestinians.
(2024-01-12). ICJ genocide case: South Africa's five-point argument against Israel. aljazeera.com Israel will defend itself against South Africa's arguments, from the denial of food and medicines to mass killings.
(2024-01-12). How the Mindset in Germany That Led to the Holocaust Now Enables Israel's Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
This week, South Africa is taking Israel to the UN's highest court, charging it with systematic war crimes of genocide, ethnic cleansing and collective punishment. Why does Germany continue to support Israel? Part of the answer lies with the unforgiveable 'guilt' that Germany feels about inflicting the Holocaust on the Jewish people. Another part, though, can
(2024-01-12). Why The Two-State Solution Is The Only Viable Option To The Exclusion Of Any Other. pressenza.com Although the two-state solution has been all along the only viable option that best serves Israel's national security and political interests and meets the Palestinians' national aspiration for statehood, the Israel-Hamas war has only reaffirmed that there is no other option. | By Alon Ben-Meir | The Israel-Hamas war has reignited discussions over a two-state solution as an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Those who closely monitor the conflict and consider its history, the psychological mindset of both peoples and their affinity and mutual claims to the same land, cannot escape the conclusion that a two-…
(2024-01-12). The United States and the Middle East: Hoist On Its Own Petard. counterpunch.org "Strategic cooperation" in the Persian Gulf led to U.S.-Israeli agreement on prepositioning U.S. military weaponry and medical gear in Israel; the U.S. Sixth Fleet's use of Israeli ports; and the formation of a committee to arrange joint military exercises. The Reagan administration even resumed the delivery of cluster bombs to the Israeli Defenses Forces (IDF); the Carter administration had stopped such deliveries because Israel was using these weapons illegally against civilians. The Reagan administration increased military assistance to Israel, and concluded a trade agreement with Israel that gave it preferent…
(2024-01-12). Hong Kong director's TV series Blossoms Shanghai sparks craze in tasting Shanghai cuisine. ecns.cn Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai's first-ever TV series, Blossoms Shanghai, attracted crowds to Huanghe Road and the Fairmont Peace Hotel in search of food and nostalgia.
(2024-01-12). Israel rejects accusations of genocide in Gaza war at ICJ hearing. aljazeera.com Israel argued that there was a lack of evidence that proves 'genocidal intent' in its war on Gaza.
(2024-01-12). International Court of Justice Complaint Demonstrates That Israel Is Carrying Out Genocide. strategic-culture.su 
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(2024-01-12). The United States and the Middle East: Hoist On Its Own Petard. counterpunch.org 
"Strategic cooperation" in the Persian Gulf led to U.S.-Israeli agreement on prepositioning U.S. military weaponry and medical gear in Israel; the U.S. Sixth Fleet's use of Israeli ports; and the formation of a committee to arrange joint military exercises. The Reagan administration even resumed the delivery of cluster bombs to the Israeli Defenses Forces (IDF); the Carter administration had stopped such deliveries because Israel was using these weapons illegally against civilians. The Reagan administration increased military assistance to Israel, and concluded a trade agreement with Israel that gave it preferent…
(2024-01-12). 'Election engineering': Is Pakistan's February vote already rigged? aljazeera.com Even with Pakistan's chequered electoral history, some analysts believe the coming vote might be the most unfree yet.
(2024-01-12). Gaza: More than 100 children being killed daily in 100 days by Israeli bombing say Save the Children. muslimnews.co.uk Nadine Osman London (The Muslim News): More than 10,000 children have been killed by Israeli indiscriminate bombings and ground operations in Gaza in nearly 100 days of war, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, with thousands more missing, presumed buried under rubble, Save the Children said. Jason Lee, Save the Children's Country Director …
(2024-01-12). 'Got raped by his eyes': Israel finally finds 'evidence' of Hamas sexual assault. ummid.com Desperately pursuing the world to believe that the Palestinian Resistance Fighters during their Operation Al Aqsa Flood Oct 7, 2023 committed sexual assault, the Zionists have come with another bizarre interview to establish their unfounded claims.
(2024-01-12). CA Final Nov 2023 Result: Mumbai Twin Sisters Among All India Toppers. ummid.com ICAI CA Final Nov 2023 Results: Sanskruti and Shruti Atul Parolita, 22-year-old twins from Mumbai, have cleared the CA Final November 2023 results announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Tuesday January 09, 2024.
(2024-01-12). Digging in: Hamas isn't giving up, IDF far from achieving its goals. haaretz.com With Netanyahu's far-right allies breathing down his neck, he might cling to a target difficult to achieve — eliminating Hamas — and thereby forgo a more achievable goal: a deal for the hostages…
(2024-01-12). Slogan, emblem, mascots for Asian Winter Games in Harbin unveiled. ecns.cn "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia," two tigers and a short track speed skater… The slogan, emblem, and mascots for the 9th Asian Winter Games to be held in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been officially unveiled on Thursday.
(2024-01-12). Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim predicted lineups – Bundesliga 2023-24. albawaba.com Bundesliga action returns after the end of the winter break when Bayern Munich welcome Hoffenheim to the Allianz Arena on Friday evening.Match date: Friday, 12 January | Kick-off time: 19: 30 (GMT) | Venue: Allianz ArenaBayern Munich vs Hoffenheim probable lineups: Bayern possible XlManager: Thomas TuchelManuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Matthijs De Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Kingsley Coman, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane; Harry Kane.Hoffenheim possible XlManager: Pellegrino MatarazzoOliver Baumann; Ozan Kabak, John Anthony Brooks, Kevin Vogt; Anton Stach; Pavel Kaderabek,…
(2024-01-12). Jemima Goldsmith's brother Zach Goldsmith banned from driving in UK. geo.tv 
Zach Goldsmith was Minister for State for Asia, Energy, Climate, and Environment until he resigned in June last year as a protest due to the government's position on climate change…
(2024-01-12). How the US, UK bombing of Yemen might help the Houthis. aljazeera.com The Yemeni group could gain from a raised domestic and international profile, with a superpower taking them on.
(2024-01-12). All Israelis are Jews; All Jews are Israelis: Israel's False Tautology. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Kampar (Riau) (10 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qatar abuzz with football fever ahead of opening match. aljazeera.com Football shirts dominate shopfronts, predictions rule banter and flags adorn streets ahead of Qatar's Asian Cup opener.
(2024-01-12). Aftermath of Port Moresby looting, rioting — 14-day state of emergency. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Miriam Zarriga and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Fires from the 24-hour spate of looting, rioting and mayhem in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby — the worst ever social unrest in the city — have all but subsided into skeletal remains of ash and buildings in National Capital District (NCD). The smoke has cleared…
(2024-01-12). 100,000 expected to take pro-Palestine demands to Biden's doorstep. liberationnews.org 
A coalition of Muslim and pro-Palestine organizations are taking the overwhelmingly popular demand for a ceasefire straight to Biden's doorstep on January 13, at 1 pm, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC.
(2024-01-12). Democracy Now! 2024-01-12 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 12, 2024; "A Breach of Yemeni Sovereignty": Biden Becomes Fourth U.S. President to Bomb Yemen; "Gaslighting and Cherry-Picking": How Israel Is Defending Itself at World Court on Charges of Genocide; "They Want to Silence Us": Knesset Member Ofer Cassif Faces Expulsion for Backing South Africa Genocide Case | Headlines for January 12, 2024; "A Breach of Yemeni Sovereignty": Biden Becomes Fourth U.S. President to Bomb Yemen; "Gaslighting and Cherry-Picking": How Israel Is Defending Itself at World Court on Charges of Genocide; "Th…
(2024-01-12). Chinese satellite firm releases post-earthquake satellite images of Noto Peninsula. ecns.cn The earthquake in the Noto region, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan has caused severe damages to local buildings. Nearby rivers have become turbid, and some sea areas have turned into land.
(2024-01-12). Bangladesh Tests Ailing Democracy on Ballot. ummid.com ANFREL said it strongly believed that the election in Bangladesh is at risk of lacking genuineness and electoral competitiveness, raising serious questions about its adherence to democratic principles and international election standards that assess the legitimacy of the electoral process.
(2024-01-12). Ernest Mandel, Revolutionary Cuba and Che Guevara. counterpunch.org Introduction The 20th century was marked by victories of social revolutions with a socialist character: in the Czarist Empire in 1917, Yugoslavia in 1945, China in 1949, Vietnam in 1954 and 1975, Cuba in 1959, Algeria in 1962, and Nicaragua in 1979. This sparked major public debates among revolutionaries in these countries over the most
(2024-01-12). MENA Sports Wrap: Arab stars compete in Asian, AFCON cups. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). India Flexes Maritime Muscles By Boosting Arabian Sea Force. latintimes.com Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say.
(2024-01-12). "Gaslighting and Cherry-Picking": How Israel Is Defending Itself at World Court on Charges of Genocide. democracynow.org 
The second day of South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice at The Hague saw Israel take the stand, defending against accusations that its government is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa is demanding an emergency suspension of Israel's aerial and ground assault on Gaza in front of the United Nations' highest court. From The Hague, we hear from Diala Shamas, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, the organization that sued President Biden in November, accusing him of failing to prevent genocide in Gaza. Shamas r…
(2024-01-12). Magical Thinking About Biden 2024 Paves the Way for Another Trump Presidency. counterpunch.org 
An avalanche of polling shows Joe Biden with abysmal approval ratings and grim re-election prospects, but Democratic leaders keep spinning away in dreamland. Even before the Israeli war on Gaza began three months ago, party loyalists were in denial about Biden's unpopularity with key Democratic-leaning constituencies. Now the situation has worsened, with Biden's standing in free-fall among young people as
(2024-01-12). U.S. Officials Care More About Protecting Oil Tankers Than Palestinians. counterpunch.org While Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza, the United States is directing a major military operation in the Red Sea, where U.S. warships are maintaining a persistent presence to protect shipping lanes. With its recently launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, the United States is leading a multinational military coalition to occupy the Red Sea and the Bab
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Bandung (West Java) (11 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). 'I didn't care about being Jewish until I took a Birthright trip to Israel. Then my whole world changed'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion airport: An American who decided to become a rabbi after encountering a series of prophets, and an Israeli family taking a break after the father completes months of reserve duty in Gaza…
(2024-01-12). Exhibition of Iranian cultural relics kicks off at Palace Museum. ecns.cn The exhibition kicked off on Friday with a total of 216 cultural relics from Iran.
(2024-01-12). Tall Tales and Murderous Restraint: Blinken on Gaza and Israel. counterpunch.org 
The role of the US State Department regarding Israel's continued obliteration of Gaza is becoming increasingly clear. As the actions of the Israeli Defence Forces continue, the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is full of meaningless statements about restraint and control, the protection of civilians, the imperatives of humanitarianism in war. As the war continues, so do
(2024-01-12). Thank You South Africa for filing case against Israeli Genocide at ICJ. ummid.com The peace loving people of the world thank South Africa for its courage! They hope that this significant step is a good initiative to hold Israel accountable for its action and to achieve an immediate ceasefire against the civilians of Palestine.
(2024-01-12). Seven Israelis recall their ordeal in Hamas captivity: 'Every day there kills something in body and soul'. haaretz.com Almost 100 days into the war — and of captivity in the Gaza Strip. Seven hostages who returned, but who left parents, children, siblings and friends behind in Gaza, describe what they endured and urge that every means be taken to bring the remaining captives home immediately…
(2024-01-12). UAE postpones trial of Muslim Brotherhood members to Feb 7-8 – WAM. devdiscourse.com The federal court of appeals in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi postponed a hearing into a case it says involves members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood to Feb. 7-8, state news agency WAM reported on Friday.
(2024-01-12). Netanyahu Rips South Africa Over Gaza 'Genocide' Case At ICJ; '…Representing Monsters' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM has accused South Africa of "hypocrisy" after the first day of hearing at the International Court of Justice. Benjamin Netanyahu, slamming South Africa, said they are "representing monsters". Netanyahu remarked that the charge against Israel is proof of the "world turning upside down". Watch for more.
(2024-01-12). UK-Israel ties shaken over Met Police probe into Gaza crimes. newarab.com 
A Scotland Yard probe into possible London's Metropolitan Police is asking everyone who has evidence of Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip to come forward as part of the investigation. | The agency recently put up posters in English and Arabic at several British airports, including Heathrow, reading: "If you have been in Israel/Palestinian Territories and have witnessed or been a victim of terrorism, war crimes or…
(2024-01-12). Japan Enhances Military Surveillance with Intelligence-Gathering Satellite Launch. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Who exactly is running Israel? Not Netanyahu at least. ummid.com Right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not exactly run Israel. He is more of a manager, and not a very good one at that.
(2024-01-12). Mixed response as Smriti Irani visits Madinah 'barred for non-Muslims'. ummid.com People are reacting differently as Union Minority Minister Smriti Irani Monday January 08, 2024 visited Madinah al Munawara — The Holy City of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) which is normally barred for non-Muslim visitors.
(2024-01-12). Will Morocco stay the course on Israel normalisation? aljazeera.com Despite popular anger against Israel, Morocco is unlikely to break up with Tel Aviv, analysts say.
(2024-01-12). India among top 5 global economies and this is due to youth power, which is our greatest strength: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2024-01-12). Football used to promote vaccine drive in northwest Syria. newarab.com 
The final whistle of a month-long The knock-out tournament organised, by the
(2024-01-12). ICJ: Journalism like TNA's underpins Gaza genocide evidence. newarab.com 
South Africa has relied heavily on Middle Eastern reporting amid Western media bias, using sources including The New Arab to build its Hearings at the ICJ began on Thursday with South Africa presenting its case accusing Israel of genocidal acts, and Israel defending…
(2024-01-12). Pakistan Meteorological Department: Weekly Drought Information (10 January 2024) [EN/UR]. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). First Taiwan compatriot successfully settles in Fujian under new exit-entry services. ecns.cn The first Taiwan compatriot has officially settled in Fujian province following the implementation of ten new optimized exit-entry services on Jan 1. The services are designed to encourage and facilitate Taiwan residents to settle down in Fujian.
(2024-01-12). Selected Articles: Video: The World Should be Ashamed. South Africa's Closing Argument at the World Court Against Israel for Genocide. globalresearch.ca 
By There is an urgent need for provisional measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza…
(2024-01-12). Online campaign endorsing ICJ case against Israeli Genocide one of most signed. ummid.com The online campaign endorsing the South Africa petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to hold Israel accountable for the massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has become one of the most signed on change.org.
(2024-01-12). Israel responds to the charge of genocide: Day 2 of South Africa v. Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Presenting its case before the International Court of Justice, Israel argued that South Africa's request to end the assault on Gaza was "unconscionable" and a "transparent attempt to abuse the [Genocide] Convention."
(2024-01-12). "Nowhere Is Safe in Gaza": South Africa Lays Out Genocide Case vs. Israel at World Court in The Hague. pressenza.com South Africa began to make its case Thursday at the International Court of Justice that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. In their opening statements, South Africa's lawyers argued that the sheer scale of Israel's violence, which has so far killed more than 23,000 people since October 7, is part of a political and military strategy aimed at the destruction of Palestinian life, using statements from top Israeli leaders to show genocidal intent. Israel and the United States have both vehemently rejected the charges. South Africa is seeking a provisional measure from the top U.N. court to s…
(2024-01-12). On stage and off, Ohad Naharin conveys a powerful message amid Gaza war. haaretz.com 'People call me a maligner of Israel, but it's our government that maligns Israel, the settler-messianic right wing. They are the people who think that the IDF's campaign should continue, and that dead soldiers and dead hostages are an understandable price.' Batsheva Dance Company choreographer Ohad Naharin refuses to shut up and dance…
(2024-01-12). 'Next Houthi Attack Will Be Bigger': Chilling Red Sea Warning For U.S. By Iran-backed Group. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthis have warned the U.S. against any action on the group. Houthi leader Abdel Malik Al-Houthi said that any attack by the U.S. would not go without a response. Al-Houthi threatened to launch a bigger attack than the recent one in the Red Sea. The Houthi leader also reiterated the group's pledge to target more ships linked to Israel. Watch for more.
(2024-01-12). Indore school girls asked to pledge against 'Love Jihad' by Hindutva groups. muslimmirror.com 
Hindutva organizations conducted the Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Madhya Pradesh's Indore in a bid to curb the rising cases of 'Love Jihad'. The event witnessed schoolgirls taking a pledge not to marry outside their religion, with a viral video capturing the moment. The girls, echoing a woman's words, vowed not to allow anyone …
(2024-01-12). South Korea imposes ban on dog meat industry. ummid.com South Korea's National Assembly Tuesday January 09, 2024 voted to ban the dog meat industry in what animal campaigners at Humane Society International, Korea called "history in the making."
(2024-01-12). Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term, to be PM for a record 5th time. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Monday January 08, 2024 won the Bangladesh National Elections for a record four consecutive terms and is set to become Prime Minister of the South Asian country for 5th term, another record.
(2024-01-12). "They Want to Silence Us": Knesset Member Ofer Cassif Faces Expulsion for Backing South Africa Genocide Case. democracynow.org 
Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif is being threatened with expulsion from Israel's legislature after he signed a petition supporting South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of acts of genocide. Cassif says the impeachment is based on an antidemocratic law that suppresses free speech. "They want me and my friends to shut up," he says of the government's persecution of dissenting legislators. "We've been against the war from the beginning because we are against bloodshed."…
(2024-01-12). Video: The World Should be Ashamed. South Africa's Closing Argument at the World Court Against Israel for Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-12). EU to debate sending naval mission to Red Sea. newarab.com 
EU countries will discuss next week a plan to set up a The proposal — in the pipeline in Brussels for several weeks — was mooted before US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen early on…
(2024-01-12). South Africa levels genocide accusations against Israel at ICJ. nationofchange.org Israel's operations in Gaza under scrutiny as ICJ hears 'no innocents' claim.
(2024-01-12). US and UK Bomb Dozens of Sites in Yemen. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-12). SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter. sanews.gov.za SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter | Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. | This was as South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. | He said the Israeli actions were reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide 30 years ago. | "We are here, on behalf of South Africa and the global community, to seek justice for the victims, particularly children, women, and the elderly. We believe…
(2024-01-12). I'm preparing for China's war on Taiwan | Close Up. aljazeera.com This Taiwanese citizen is taking up arms in preparation for what he believes is an imminent Chinese invasion.
(2024-01-12). Why US, Israel want world to believe 'Daesh' behind Terrorist Attack in Iran's Kerman. ummid.com A blame game has been orchestrated by Iran to target Israel for allegedly playing a part in the terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Kerman, last week. Though the Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack, Iranian officials reject it and instead blame Israel for its complicity.
(2024-01-12). Israel police bars protests against Gaza war, citing inability to protect public, prevent violence. haaretz.com Rights group slam decision to prevent Jewish and Arab groups demonstrating in Haifa…
(2024-01-12). Blinken To Meet Senior Chinese Official On Eve Of Taiwan Vote. latintimes.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei.
(2024-01-12). Israel to counter genocide accusations at World Court. devdiscourse.com Israel will respond on Friday to accusations brought by South Africa at the U.N.'s top court that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide campaign aimed at wiping out the Palestinian population.
(2024-01-12). Watch: Rabbis storm UN Gen Assembly, asks US to stop vetoing peace. ummid.com Dozens of American Rabbis Tuesday January 09, 2024 stormed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) protesting the Israeli war in Gaza and asking the United States to stop misusing the veto power.
(2024-01-12). 'International Law on trial as much as Israel' — Irish MEPs join rally at ICJ. mronline.org 
Irish members of the European Parliament joined a rally in front of the International Court of Justice at The Hague in support of Palestinians in Gaza, stating that this is a trial on International law as much as Israel.
(2024-01-12). Who's the superpower around here? responsiblestatecraft.org 
After his first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996, Bill Clinton vented his fury before his staff about his visitor's apparent presumptions about the balance of power in the bilateral relationship.
(2024-01-12). 'A Fraud Act': SC cancels Gujarat govt decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts. ummid.com In a major setback for Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Supreme Court of India Monday January 08, 2024 cancelled the Gujarat government's decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts.
(2024-01-12). First sea cargo route from northeast China to India opens. ecns.cn China's first sea cargo route from northeast China to India opened to operation on Thursday, marking the opening of the first direct container ocean line in northeast China and filling the business gap on the freight route.
(2024-01-12). Israeli youth resist military conscription, oppose Gaza destruction. peoplesworld.org 
There has been an increase in the number of Israeli youth who are refusing to enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). When an Israeli citizen turns 18, they are obligated to enlist, but there are exceptions: Ultra-Orthodox Jews, for example, can avoid service if they are fully committed to studying the Torah. One factor …
(2024-01-12). All Israelis are Jews; All Jews are Israelis: Israel's False Tautology. counterpunch.org 
(2024-01-12). Maldivian Minister terms fake reports of his suspension from cabinet. ummid.com Amid a flood of reports in the Indian media that the Maldives government has suspended some deputy ministers over social media posts derogatory to PM Modi, Hassan Zihan, Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil, termed 'fake news' reports claiming his suspension from the cabinet.
(2024-01-12). 'Fight With Hamas Complex': IDF Chief Admits Facing 'Many Challenges' In Gaza War | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Army has acknowledged facing many challenges in its war with Hamas. IDF Chief Herzi Halevi admitted that fights with Hamas militants are "complex." The statement comes as Hamas resistance continues to block IDF movement. When the war began in October 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu was confident of "wiping out" Hamas. However, it has been 97 days since the Israeli PM took that pledge, but the fighting is still on.
(2024-01-12). Netanyahu's never-ending tenure is Israel's malignant disease. haaretz.com As Israel approaches Day 100 of its war against Hamas, the government must make the return of the hostages its top priority – even at the cost of a cease-fire ‚ñ The fact that Hamas is dragging Israel to the ICJ – through its diplomatic/legal proxy in Cape Town – underscores how deeply Netanyahu's government is failing on every front…
(2024-01-12). With Attack on Yemen, the U.S. is Shameless: "We Make the Rules, We Break the Rules" counterpunch.org Have you heard the one about the U.S. government wanting a "rules-based international order"? It's grimly laughable, but the nation's media outlets routinely take such claims seriously and credulously. Overall, the default assumption is that top officials in Washington are reluctant to go to war, and do so only as a last resort. The framing
(2024-01-12). Morocco's liaison office in Israel launches new services. newarab.com 
Morocco's liaison office in Israel officially launches its services in Rabat's first public move vis-à -vis its diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv since the start of the Gaza war. | "The Liaison Office of the Kingdom of Morocco in Tel Aviv announces to all Moroccan citizens living in Israel and to foreigners requesting visa entry to Morocco that starting from 22nd January 2024, all various consular services should be submitted through the online platform," reads a statement published Wednesday. | The announcement stirred wide controversy over social media, with many Moroccan users considering this step a doubling d…
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Musi Rawas Utara (South Sumatera) (10 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel. newarab.com 
Turkey is providing documents for a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said that Turkey would continue to provide documents, mostly visual…
(2024-01-12). Japan's New Intelligence Satellite: A Leap Forward in Surveillance and Disaster Response Technology. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). Houthi attacks Hit Tesla! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In response to the recent armed conflicts in the Red Sea affecting shipping routes between Europe and Asia, electric car manufacturer Tesla has announced a temporary suspension of production at its Berlin factory for two weeks.The disruptions in the supply chain caused by the ongoing armed conflicts and consequent shifts in shipping routes have impacted Tesla's production in Germany. The company stated that due to prolonged shipping times causing gaps in the supply chain, it is compelled to suspend vehicle production at the Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, excluding a few regions, from January 29 to…
(2024-01-12). Syrian regime used incendiary weapon in Idlib: White Helmets. newarab.com 
The Syrian regime injured four civilians with incendiary weapons on Sunday, 7 January, in the northwestern The use of incendiary weapons is prohibited against civilians and is restricted against combatants under international humanitarian law. | Sunday's attack targeted a school used as a shelter for displaced Syrians, as well as nearby homes. At least one of the ci…
(2024-01-12). Arua priest collapses and dies. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A priest of Arua Diocese, Rev. Fr. Denis Isa Iranya who has been serving as the parish priest of Holy Cross Indriani Pilgrim Centre Catholic Mission in Adjumani district has died after collapsing during a meeting. Fr Iranya passed away at Pioneer Hospital in Arua city on Thursday afternoon …
(2024-01-12). Could Israel's War in Gaza Spiral Into a Regional War? scheerpost.com
(2024-01-12). New Zealand joins US threats over Red Sea shipping attacks. wsws.org By signing up to the "final warning" issued by the US and 12 other countries to the Houthis, New Zealand is placing itself at the service of US imperialism for a wider regional war, ultimately targeting Iran.
(2024-01-12). International Court of Justice hears devastating presentation of Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org On Thursday, lawyers representing the government of South Africa gave an extraordinary presentation to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, arguing that Israel is guilty of perpetrating genocide in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2024-01-12). US and UK launch war against Yemen. wsws.org The bombardment is an illegal act of war targeting an oppressed nation that had already been ravaged by a years-long onslaught by Saudi Arabia, backed by the US and its allies.
(2024-01-12). Magistrate court hearing on violent assault on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org While police have visited the crime scene and recorded witness statements they requested more time to obtain hospital medical reports.
(2024-01-11). Xi reaffirms close ties with Bangladesh. ecns.cn China has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger political mutual trust and further alignment in development strategies with Bangladesh, as the reelection of the nation's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth consecutive term bolstered expectations for elevated bilateral ties.
(2024-01-12). Arabia Saudita pide "moderación" tras bombardeos en Yemen. telesurtv.net El reinado árabe condenó los ataques de su aliado estratégico Estados Unidos a la par que pidió el cese de los ataques a barcos mercantes por parte de los hutíes.
(2024-01-12). Ascienden a 23.469 las personas asesinadas en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio indicó que "las violaciones israelíes del derecho al sistema de salud provocaron el martirio de 337 cuadros y profesionales médicos".
(2024-01-12). Israel asesina nueve palestinos en Rafah, Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La Sociedad de la Media Luna Roja Palestina informó que los servicios sanitarios trasladaron a los heridos al hospital Al Najjar.
(2024-01-12). China se pronuncia tras acciones de Occidente sobre Yemen. telesurtv.net El gigante asiático se mostró preocupado por las acciones violentas que ponen en peligro el comercio en la zona del mar Rojo.
(2024-01-12). Rusia solicita reunión en la ONU por los ataques en Yemen. telesurtv.net El gobierno de Rusia señaló directamente a Estados Unidos y al Reino Unido e instó a que a través del Consejo de Seguridad expliquen lo sucedido en el país árabe.
(2024-01-12). Irán rechaza los ataques perpetrados por Occidente contra Yemen. telesurtv.net Para la República Islámica de Irán estos ataques contra posiciones hutíes son una "infracción de la soberanía y la integridad territorial" de Yemen.
(2024-01-12). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 95 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-12). Denuncian ataque aéreo del Reino Unido y EE.UU. contra Yemen. telesurtv.net Reino Unido y Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) iniciaron contra objetivos de las milicias hutíes en al menos cuatro provincias yemeníes…
(2024-01-12). Irán incauta petrolero estadounidense en el mar de Omán. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios iraníes, el buque navegaba bajo bandera de las Islas Marshall con 19 tripulantes a bordo.
(2024-01-12). CIJ continúa audiencia contra Israel por genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net El equipo legal israelí respondió a las acusaciones hechas por Sudáfrica sobre el patrón genocida del Estado Sionista.
(2024-01-12). After Israel's latest killings, journalists need to 'take a stand' over the Gaza carnage. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). Australia's selective use of foreign fighter laws in Israel's war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). Australians keep mobilising for Palestine, against Israel's genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). As pressure mounts for Palestine, more councils take a stand for ceasefire. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). Protests demanding Israel cease fire continue across Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). Australia must support South Africa's International Court of Justice case against Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). Released cabinet papers on Iraq war support still not transparent. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Press Conference Rally: Non-Profit Workers Press Conference Against Corruption/Malfea. indybay.org San Francisco Non-profit workers from Companeros del Barrio | Mothers and Workers For Justice At TNDC and others will be speaking about terminations, corruption and attacks on non-profit workers and the need for them to be public workers. They will also speak out against the genocide against the people of Palestine and the trillions that the US is spending on war while people in San Francisco and the US suffer.
(2024-01-12). Saturday 1/13: San Jose: No U.S. War in Yemen! indybay.org San Jose City Hall plaza | 200 E Santa Clara St | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-01-12). Wednesday 1/17: Action: Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Virtual Debrief: South Africa v. Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-12). Saturday 1/13: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-01-12). SF Congressman Julius Kahn Presented an anti-Zionist petition signed by 31 To Wilson. indybay.org Former San Francisco Congressman Julius Kahn was an anti-Zionist and worked to stop the formation of a Jewish state. He was also anti-Asian but at the time the majority of Jews in the US were opposed to the ideology of Zionism and the formation of a Jewish state.
(2024-01-12). With Attack on Yemen, the U.S. Is Shameless. indybay.org "We Make the Rules, We Break the Rules"
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-01-12). Thursday 1/18: Animal Rights Rally and March for Free Palestine. indybay.org Sproul Plaza, Berkeley…
(2024-01-11). South Africa's genocide case against Israel over Gaza 'chilling' in detail. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report South Africa has accused Israel of "genocidal intent" over its war on the besieged enclave Gaza Strip, and pleaded with judges at the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an interim order demanding Israel halt its military offensive in the embattled territory, reports Middle East Eye. South African lawyer Adila…
(2024-01-11). Israeli newspaper: Israeli army ordered the killing of Israeli civilians and soldiers Oct 7. israelpalestinenews.org The Israeli military implemented the "Hannibal Directive" during Hamas' attack Oct. 7 attack, killing some of its own civilians & soldiers according to an investigation by Israel's leading newspaper, which will be published in full on January 12…