(2025-01-20). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-20). L'oscuro caso del Volo 8243, una trappola per Mosca? strategic-culture.su Non è facile capire come sono andate le cose, ma quello che è certo è che l'evento tragico della precipitazione del volo Azerbaijan Airlines 8243 lascerà un segno nelle relazioni geopolitiche fra i Paesi coinvolti. Cerchiamo di capire come. | Segue nostro Un evento non molto chiaro | A ricostruire la vicenda ci hanno già pensato le autorità e numerosi giornalisti ed esperti. Riassumendo brevemente, il 25 dicembre 2020, l'Embraer 190AR c…
(2025-01-20). France Vows To Secure Release of 2 French-Israeli Hostages. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). France Vows To Secure Release of Two French-Israeli Hostages. themedialine.org
(2025-01-20). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(2025-01-20). Congreso Internacional de Espeleología con notable presencia mundial en Holguín (+Foto). radiohc.cu Holguín, 20 ene (RHC) Espeleólogos de Cuba, Colombia, España Portugal, Puerto Rico, Eslovenia Hungría, Argentina, asistirán al Congreso Internacional de Espeleología del 21 al 26 de enero de 2025, en la provincia de Holguín, en el Oriente de la mayor de las Antillas.
(2025-01-20). Cubano Echevarría volverá a las pistas luego de tres años y medio de ausencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC).- El saltador de longitud cubano Juan Miguel Echevarría, campeón mundial y subtitular olímpico, regresará a las pistas el próximo domingo en un meeting en Portugal, tres años y medio después de su última aparición en Tokio-2020.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). Coalition negotiations in Austria: Right-wing government to implement drastic austerity measures. wsws.org The far-right Austrian Freedom Party (FPàñ) and the conservative People's Party (àñVP), currently negotiating a coalition government in the Alpine state, are planning massive attacks on the working class and on migrants.
(2025-01-20). Belarusian artist to open photo exhibition on Havana. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The exhibition "Realismo Romantico. Cuba" (Romantic Realism. Cuba) by Belarus-born photographer Valery Katsuba will be opened at the Art Gallery of the Melia Cohiba Hotel in this capital on Thursday, January 23, organizers informed.
(2025-01-20). Fotógrafo belaruso retrata La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) La exposición "Realismo romántico. Cuba", del artista belaruso Valery Katsuba, se inaugurará el próximo jueves, a las 17: 00, hora local, en el Hotel Meliá Cohiba, de esta capital, informaron los organizadores.
(2025-01-20). Belgium's Railway Holocaust Report Criticized for Failing Survivors. themedialine.org
(2025-01-20). Scandinavians, the World's Happiest People, Love Killing for the USA — Part V. covertactionmagazine.com [This is part 5 of a 6-part series on Denmark and its support for the U.S. empire. See Parts I, II, III, and IV.—Editors] Part V: War Costs and Profits When Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with President Donald Trump, December 2019, Trump was threatening less support for NATO and European conflicts if they did …
(2025-01-20). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-20). Elon Musk appears to make fascist salute at Trump inauguration rally. haaretz.com Elon Musk, who raised his right arm in a salute while speaking at the official rally following President Trump's inauguration, has previously attacked George Soros and doubled down on his endorsement of European far-right parties…
(2025-01-20). Iran Warns EU3 of Response to Snapback Mechanism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry warned the European troika that a bid to trigger the so-called snapback provisions of the 2015 nuclear deal will trigger Iran's counteraction.
(2025-01-20). India and EU agree to draw up mutually beneficial FTA. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) India and the European Union (EU) agreed to draw up a meaningful trade agenda and work towards a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officials from the South Asian nation stressed on Monday.
(2025-01-20). Sadiq Khan warns of threat to Western democracy from 'resurgent fascism' ahead of Trump inauguration. leftfootforward.org The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has warned of the threat to democracy from a 'resurgent fascism', urging ministers to act, as he sets out a plan to defeat the politics of fear and division ahead of Trump's inauguration later today. | Writing in the Observer, Khan warned that western democracy is in a century-defining battle against 'resurgent fascism', as far-right political parties win elections across Europe and after Trump won the US election, running a campaign based on fear, misinformation and targeting of minorities. | Khan said: "The far right is on the march. From Switzerland and Sweden to Hungary, Aust…
(2025-01-20). 'The Gerry Adams Compensation Row Must Not Overshadow Decades of Trauma Inflicted on Civilians'. bylinetimes.com 
Northern Ireland rarely makes headlines in Britain; the ongoing threat of paramilitaries, the shocking levels of violence against women, the victims of the Troubles and their families being dragged through the courts by the Government — all barely warrant a whisper. | But the mere suggestion that former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams There was a singular focus on Adams in relation to a proposed amendment of the UK's…
(2025-01-20). Operation Gladio: How CIA/Nato carried out terrorist attacks in Italy. thecommunists.org In 1990, Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti was forced to reveal the existence of a vast underground paramilitary network that had been operating in Italy for decades under Nato command. This network, called Gladio, had been responsible for several terrorist attacks that had caused hundreds of civilian casualties, as well as two attempted coups (1964 …
(2025-01-20). Ukraine's existential culture war. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | IAN BURUMA | In 2022, Lithuania's then-Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys decided that performing Russian composer Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker was no longer an appropriate way to celebrate the Christmas season. Lithuania is a staunch supporter of Ukraine, and Kairys, believing that Russian culture could not be separated from Russian imperialism, called for a "mental quarantine" — …
(2025-01-20). Netherlands restricts F-35 parts to Israel, but buys Israeli weapons systems. haaretz.com The Netherlands has signed a huge contract with Israeli arms maker Elbit, despite a Dutch court decision barring F-35 parts to Israel over the Gaza War. The deal was closed despite strong criticism by the Dutch parliament…
(2025-01-20). In Continuation Of The "Realist" Logic. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Here is an example of John Mearsheimer talking to Col. Daniel Davis today and starting immediately with the right conclusion based on a completely false premise. See for yourself ⚪ this is the start of the discussion. He is absolutely correct stating that Trump will not get ceasefire, but it is not because "Russians are on the roll". Here we have, AGAIN, a complete confusion re: Russia's intentions and how General Staff works. For starters, Russians were on the roll the moment in 2023 it became clear that not only much touted "counteroffensive" has been defeated (with up to 200 000 casualties for VSU and their NAT…
(2025-01-20). BRICS Expands To 54.6% Of World Population By Adding Nigeria. popularresistance.org BRICS continues to grow. On 17 January, it officially admitted Nigeria as a new partner country. | Nigeria has the world's sixth-largest population, with the biggest population on the African continent. | In addition to being Africa's second-largest economy, Nigeria is the number one oil producer on the continent. | With the addition of Nigeria, BRICS now has 10 full members and nine partners.
| At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia in 2024, the organization adopted a comprehensive plan to transform the international monetary and financial system, by challenging the dominance of the US dollar and promoting t…
(2025-01-20). The Russian-Iranian Partnership Might be a Game-Changer, But Only for Gas, Not Geopolitics. globalresearch.ca The future of their strategic partnership is bright, but in order to fully appreciate its prospects, observers must acknowledge its non-military nature instead of continuing to fantasize about a joint war against Israel and/or the US like some are doing….
(2025-01-20). Iran and Russia implement monetary agreement and connect banking networks. tvbrics.com 
This development aims to strengthen financial cooperation between the two nations…
(2025-01-20). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,061. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,061st day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-20). Russia shoots down 31 Ukrainian drones targeting industrial sites. presstv.ir Russia says it shot down 31 Ukrainian drones targeting industrial sites.
(2025-01-20). Trump Unable to End Ukrainian Conflict? globalresearch.ca Western media apparently does not believe in Donald Trump's ability to end the war in Ukraine. After months of desperate campaign against the US president-elect, accusing him of being "pro-Russian" and neglecting the Ukraine issue, Western mainstream outlets are now …
(2025-01-20). Trudeau government refuses to release the names of 900 Nazi war criminals, for fear it would damage NATO-Ukraine war on Russia. wsws.org In defiance of the demands of historians, Holocaust survivors and public opinion, Canada's Liberal government is suppressing an almost four-decade-old secret report that identified some 900 Nazi war criminals who had lived, or were then living, in Canada.
(2025-01-20). Russia and US will take decades to normalize ties, Medvedev said. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The vice president of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said today that his country and the United States will take decades to completely normalize their bilateral relations.
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump's Big Vow On Ukraine, Middle East Wars; 'Very Close To World War III But…'. hindustantimes.com US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war that has been raging for more than three years. In a victory speech just before the inauguration, Trump addressed a gathering and said, "I will end the war in Ukraine. I will stop the chaos in the Middle East. And I will prevent World War 3 from happening." He also slammed the previous Biden administration, saying, "They gave it to the Taliban. They gave our military equipment, a big chunk of it, to the enemy." Watch this video.
(2025-01-20). Russian BTR-82 Had A Spectacular Misfire On The Battlefield In Ukraine. twz.com 
A dramatic video has appeared showing a Russian BTR-82 8×8 armored personnel carrier firing its main gun wildly, spitting dozens of shells in one fiery burst, apparently due to a technical malfunction after the vehicle was reportedly
(2025-01-20). Australian TV host apologises to Djokovic over 'offensive, racist' jibe. aljazeera.com Djokovic refused an on-court interview following the 'insulting and offensive' comments towards him and Serbian fans.
(2025-01-20). Iran's Zarif Attends Davos 2025. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian vice president for strategic affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has traveled to Switzerland to take part in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
(2025-01-20). Oxfam says billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, with 4 'minted' every week. aljazeera.com Group's report comes as the world's political and financial elite prepare for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
(2025-01-20). Billionaires get richer at the expense of poor people. plenglish.com Davos, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Oxfam International said today that the wealth of billionaires grew three times faster in 2024 to the detriment of the poor people.
(2025-01-20). South Africa takes it message of partnership and progress to Davos. sanews.gov.za South Africa takes it message of partnership and progress to Davos | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to work with all social partners in pursuit of inclusive growth that benefits all South Africans and leaves no one behind. | The President said this in his weekly newsletter as South Africa takes its message of partnership and progress to Davos, Switzerland, this week. | President Ramaphosa and his delegation will this week attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos where they will be outlining South Africa's priorities for its G20 Presidency. | "One of the me…
(2025-01-20). South Africa takes its message of partnership and progress to Davos. sanews.gov.za South Africa takes its message of partnership and progress to Davos | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to work with all social partners in pursuit of inclusive growth that benefits all South Africans and leaves no one behind. | The President said this in his weekly newsletter as South Africa takes its message of partnership and progress to Davos, Switzerland, this week. | President Ramaphosa and his delegation will this week attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos where they will be outlining South Africa's priorities for its G20 Presidency. | "One of the m…
(2025-01-20). Pope Francis calls Trump's plan against immigrants shameful. plenglish.com Vatican City, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis described as shameful the intention to order massive expulsions of immigrants announced by Donald Trump, who took office today as US president.
(2025-01-20). Pope Francis calls Trump's anti-immigrant plan 'shameful'. plenglish.com Vatican City, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis called the intention to order mass expulsions of immigrants announced by Donald Trump, who today assumes the presidency of the United States, a disgrace.
(2025-01-19). US, Armenia Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement as Azeri Invasion Looms. globalresearch.ca On January 14, the United States and the Pashinyan regime signed a strategic partnership agreement in Washington DC.
(2025-01-19). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-19). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom
(2025-01-19). Rights group files war crimes case in Spain against Israeli soldier. presstv.ir The pro-Palestine advocacy organization Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed a legal complaint in Barcelona, Spain, against an Israeli soldier.
(2025-01-19). Right-wing press spins more Brexit hypocrisy over Spain's proposed 100% tax on non-EU property purchases. leftfootforward.org Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that non-EU citizens will face steep taxes when purchasing property in Spain. | The measure is in response to soaring rents, stagnant wages, and rising house prices, making affordable housing a pressing issue, especially for young people. | Property prices are rising rapidly, particularly in popular coastal areas and cities, where foreign buyers, especially from the UK, purchase second homes, often to rent out as holiday accommodation. | Many locals blame the lack of affordable housing on 'overtourism,' with protests regularly taking place across the country.
(2025-01-19). 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.
(2025-01-19). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-19). Swiss Neutrality on the Brink. Ex-Diplomat Reveals Russian Peace Efforts, NATO Destroys Peace. globalresearch.ca "At least on three occasions since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Russians have proposed a new security arrangement for Europe in the context of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe), treaty based with the Security …
(2025-01-19). Calin Georgescu: The Man Who Deserves to But Probably Will Not be Allowed to Lead Romania. globalresearch.ca Calin Georgescu rightfully has a huge grievance against what passes for "Western democracy." He is the clear first-round winner in the Presidential elections held in Romania late last year. Yet the even more resounding victory he was projected to achieve …
(2025-01-19). Endgame: Ukraine. Can Donald Trump Pressure Russia to End the War? globalresearch.ca According to Scott Ritter, | Donald Trump sent his Special Envoy to the Middle East in November where he, in coordination with the Biden administration, entered into talks with the Israeli government. Basically, let it be known to Benjamin Netanyahu that …
(2025-01-19). Inside Zelensky's Plan for Ukraine to Become 'A Greater Israel'. globalresearch.ca With the U.S. proxy war in Ukraine now lost, a return to Volodymyr Zelensky's vision for Ukraine may explain what might come next. | Should the Russians end the war with possession only of the regions populated by Russians, as Colonel …
(2025-01-19). Western Politicization Stalls JCPOA Revival: Russian Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) remains stalled due to Western politicization, according to Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's envoy to international organizations in Vienna.
(2025-01-19). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,060. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,060th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-19). The Russian-Iranian Partnership Might Be A Game-Changer, But Only For Gas, Not Geopolitics. thealtworld.com
(2025-01-19). Lavrov categorized as enormous Biden's damage to ties with Russia. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today described as "enormous" the damage caused to his country's relations with the United States by the outgoing administration of Joe Biden.