(2025-01-22). Iran-Armenia Ties Serve Caucasus Peace: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that close cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan serves the interests of the two nations and benefits stability and peace in the South Caucasus region.
(2025-01-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Azerbaijan: 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 FIDH and 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 (CoE).
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(2025-01-22). Iran Optimistic about Strategic Partnership with Azerbaijan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Continuation and promotion of cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will turn the two neighbors into strategic partners, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
(2025-01-22). 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.
(2025-01-22). 'Death machinery': UN warns Israel's genocide could spread to West Bank. presstv.ir Francesca Albanese has warned that Israel's genocidal acts may spread to the occupied West Bank, amid an ongoing large-scale military operation in the city of Jenin.
(2025-01-22). Defend pro-Palestinian teacher from expulsion by CGT. workers.org 
By Salah Lamrani and Alain Marshal Salah Lamrani, teacher in France who defends Palestine. Workers World publishes this appeal to sign the petition described and published below. We are in support of Salah Lamrani's struggle for his right to defend Palestine. We have removed most of the live links to . . . |
(2025-01-22). I am a political prisoner, not a hero. electronicintifada.net Palestine Action prisoner Francesca Nadin writes from inside jail.
(2025-01-22). Macron calls for 'mobilization' in France. infobrics.org The French president keeps taking dangerous steps towards escalation.
(2025-01-22). France arrests Algerian influencer accused of inciting violence. newarab.com 
Rafik M. had "called on Tiktok for the carrying out of violent acts on French territory," said Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on social media, without saying where he had been arrested. | The influencer is one of half a dozen Algerians arrested in France over the last month on accusations of calling for violence…
(2025-01-22). Iran Sympathizes with Turkey over Hotel Fire Deaths. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson offered condolences to Turkey on the loss of lives in a hotel fire that broke out at a ski resort in the northwestern Bolu province on Tuesday.
(2025-01-22). Turkey: More than 70 dead at Bolu ski resort fire disaster. newarab.com 
As flames tore through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in The fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel, in Kartalkaya, in the Koroglu mountains in Bolu province, on Tuesday left at least 76 people dead and 51 injured. It came near the start of a two-week winter break for schools when hotels in the region are filled to capacity. | "There…
(2025-01-22). Turkey's Strategic Moves Signal Ambitions for Global Influence. infobrics.org Erdogan's focus on BRICS and start-up innovations highlight Turkey's global aspirations…
(2025-01-22). Hotel fire in Turkey: A preventable massacre. wsws.org The disaster is an indictment of the entire ruling elite, including capitalist corporations and officials, who failed to take even the most basic safety precautions against fire and similar hazards for reasons of cost.
(2025-01-22). 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.
(2025-01-22). Several Turkey-backed fighters killed amid Tishrin dam clashes. newarab.com 
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(2025-01-22). Vietnam and Belarus sign visa exemption agreement. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to boost tourism and cultural exchange…
(2025-01-22). Something Is Rotten in the State Of Denmark (c). smoothiex12.blogspot.com LOL)) Well, geopolitical reality is a bit more complicated than American politics. But then again, what will Europe do if the US decides to take Greenland? I have the answer ⚪ nothing. It is, of course, difficult finding oneself in the position of being an object, but Europe was a geopolitical prostitute since the end of WW II. It is just that it cannot admit it to itself, while sensing own impotence. Sorry, Europe ⚪ you wanted it, and I cannot say that it is totally undeserved. Far from it. The only thing Europe, which is being driven into the ground by its "elites" and huge portions of population, can hope for is…
(2025-01-22). Yet another severe ME/CFS patient is being threatened with detention in a psychiatric ward. thecanary.co It's 2025, but the abuse of people living myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) continues unabated. Already, less than a month into the New Year, a person living with severe ME — this time in Denmark — has reached out to the Canary with her appalling and urgent situation. Specifically, this is that her medical team is trying […] | By
(2025-01-22). 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.
(2025-01-22). Activist group posing as the "European Federation of Journalists" stop using Twitter as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the President of the United States. expose-news.com The European Federation of Journalists ("EFJ") is the largest organisation of journalists in Europe, so it is claimed, representing over 295,000 journalists in 74 journalists' organisations across 44 countries. On 20 January …
(2025-01-22). Irish film writer to boycott Berlin Film Festival over Gaza. newarab.com 
In a statement posted on X, O'Gorman, who now lives in Manchester, announced his withdrawal from the festival in solidarity with Film Workers for Palestine and Strike Germany, with whom he signed a pledge last year. | He said Strike Germany "calls for a boycott of German cultural institutions that have supported the genocide of Palestinians, as well as…
(2025-01-22). Lewis Hamilton debuts for Ferrari with F1 test drive in Italy. aljazeera.com The seven-time world champion delighted Italian fans with his maiden F1 test drive of a 2023-specification Ferrari.
(2025-01-22). El-Sisi, Putin discuss Gaza, Syria, economic ties. plenglish.com Cairo, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly discussed the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Syria, and the development of economic relations between the two countries.
(2025-01-22). Russia-Iran deal shows new global architecture is being created. infobrics.org Russia will construct two new units at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
(2025-01-22). Russian scientists develop innovative plant growth regulator for cereal crops. tvbrics.com 
The regulator also accelerates plant maturation by 7 to 10 days…
(2025-01-22). Winter Sports Festival to be held on Russia-China border. tvbrics.com 
Participants of the event will create an international postcard with the size of 50 by 35 metres…
(2025-01-22). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,063. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,063rd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-22). Trump's Foreign Policy Is About Pushing Back on China. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Jan 20, 2025 | Donald Trump's recent blustery foreign policy proclamations have many pundits scratching their heads. They should be seen as part of a broader project of reasserting US hegemony in the Americas and pushing back on Chinese geopolitical influence. | Donald Trump's threats to take over the Panama Canal, convert Canada into the fifty-first state, and purchase Greenland may not be as ludicrous as they first seem. The proposals, albeit unachievable, lay the groundwork for a more "rational" strategy of targeting China (not so much Russia) and singling out real adversaries (as oppose…
(2025-01-22). At the Outset of 2025, Ukraine Attempting to Prolong Cruel, Destructive Proxy War. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Jan 17, 2025 | The nearly three years of the war have shown to all concerned that the Ukrainian authorities can carefully hide their military losses and failures but are unable to conceal a planned military operation ahead of time. | Many Ukrainians are expecting the new year 2025 to bring the beginning of peace negotiations and an end to the war by Kiev and NATO against Russia. Hopes have been stirred by the pre-election, populist pronouncements of the new US president. Months ago, Donald Trump made statements promising to 'end the war in one day' upon assuming office. But it remains…
(2025-01-22). Reports of Iran-US Talks in Davos Dismissed. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An official dismissed media speculation that the Iranian vice president for strategic affairs has held talks with American representatives during his visit to Switzerland for participation in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
(2025-01-22). President Ramaphosa outlines SA's G20 Presidency priorities at WEF. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa outlines SA's G20 Presidency priorities at WEF | President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the significance of South Africa's G20 Presidency and the economic priorities of the South African Government of National Unity during a special address to the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. | The President told world leaders that South Africa will focus its G20 Presidency on three themes – namely solidarity, equality and sustainable development. | He emphasised the country's commitment to advancing a just energy transition, fostering inclusive growth and addressing global i…
(2025-01-22). South Africa is undergoing 'fundamental transformation' – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za South Africa is undergoing 'fundamental transformation' – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa, says South Africa is undergoing a "fundamental transformation" – as it seeks to accelerate inclusive economic growth. | President Ramaphosa was speaking at the South Africa Night World Economic Forum (WEF), held at the Garden Hall in Davos Klosters, Switzerland, on Tuesday evening. | The event, hosted by Brand South Africa, celebrated the country's G20 Presidency, an extraordinary opportunity to shape the global agenda for inclusive growth and sustainable development. | The event was held on the sidelines of…
(2025-01-22). Greenpeace protestors urge leaders at World Economic Forum to tax the super-rich. leftfootforward.org Greenpeace activists have disrupted the World Economic Forum's annual summit in Davos, Switzerland, with a series of protests. | Protestors briefly blocked the ski resort's heliport and attached inflatable ball-and-chains to three private jets parked next to the airport runway. | They also placed stickers on the planes reading: "CONFISCATED: Time to Tax the Super-Rich." | In a statement, Greenpeace said the protest aimed to "hold polluting elites accountable and calls on governments to tax the super-rich to fund climate, environmental and social action". | Data from the flight tracker website Flightradar24 sho…
(2025-01-22). Swiss national who died in jail took photos of military sites: Iran's Judiciary. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says a Swiss national who took his own life in jail earlier this month had photographed military sites.
(2025-01-22). Jacob Kiplimo to race against Kipchoge in London. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the 2025 London Marathon, scheduled for April 27th in the United Kingdom. Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian Sawe, and Alexander Munyao. He …
(2025-01-21). 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.
(2025-01-21). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(2025-01-21). Jean-Marie Le Pen is dead, but his Nazi legacy thrives in France. newarab.com 
Being implicated in acts of torture and the murder of an Arab Muslim nationalist were not mentioned when Jean-Marie Le Pen was Except that forgetting about the evil carried out by Le Pen, the far-right politician,…
(2025-01-21). India and France assess maritime security threats. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) India and France have agreed to assess threats to maritime security in the Indian Ocean region to counter illegal activities, diplomatic sources stressed on Tuesday.
(2025-01-21). Turkey may resume trade with Israel if Gaza ceasefire 'permanent': Turkish official. presstv.ir Turkey may resume trade with Israel if the Gaza ceasefire is permanent, according to a Turkish economic official.
(2025-01-21). 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.
(2025-01-21). Fire at Turkey ski resort hotel kills 66, injures 51. newarab.com 
A fire engulfed a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Witnesses said desperate guests had tried to escape using ropes, footage showed bedsheets hanging from the windows, and media reports suggests some had died after trying to jump to safety. | Several ministers have arrived at the scene at the Kartalkaya resort around 170 kilometres (100 miles) northwest of the capital Ankara, and officials said the fire had now been contained. | "Our pain is great," Interior Minister A…
(2025-01-21). Blaze at ski resort in Türkiye kills 66 (VIDEO). twitter.com 
Over 50 people have also been injured in the fire at a hotel in the country's Bolu province | A fire at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey has killed at least 66 people and injured over 50, some critically, the country's interior minister said on Tuesday. The blaze broke out in the early morning at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort, a popular winter destination in Bolu province. | According to Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the fire started on the restaurant floor of the 12-story hotel around 3: 30am and it took the fire department 45 minutes to respond. The flames were said to have spread rap…
(2025-01-21). Why Greenland? How Trump Learned to Love the Bomb. socialistproject.ca 
As Donald Trump takes office, he has revived one of his most audacious ideas: acquiring Greenland. When asked directly if he would rule out using military force to take Greenland from Denmark, Trump refused to do so, sparking international outrage. This renewed interest in Greenland is closely tied to his plan to build a nationwide anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system, which he calls the "American Iron Dome." | The only thing worse than Trump's Iron Dome being an enormous boondoggle that doesn't work, is that it does work. A functional system would undermine global strategic stability by incentivizing adversari…
(2025-01-21). 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.
(2025-01-21). Elon Musk believes he got Trump elected. Now he's coming for Europe. aljazeera.com Experts say the EU can wield its digital services rules against election interference — but even that won't be easy.
(2025-01-21). Iran Ready to Restart Talks on Removal of Sanctions: Deputy FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Expressing Iran's readiness for the resumption of negotiations on the removal of sanctions, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said Tehran and the European parties have agreed to proceed with the talks.
(2025-01-21). Ukraine's Zelenskyy questions Trump's commitment to Europe & NATO. aljazeera.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned the commitment of US President Donald Trump to Europe's security.
(2025-01-21). The Transatlantic Strain: How the US Pressures Europe to Shoulder Its Russia Agenda. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | The transatlantic alliance, often hailed as a cornerstone of global security and a symbol of unity between North America and Europe, is showing signs of strain as the United States increasingly pressures its European allies to align with …
(2025-01-21). Selected Articles: Swiss Neutrality on the Brink. Ex-Diplomat Reveals Russian Peace Efforts, NATO Destroys Peace. globalresearch.ca 
By In this interview Mr. Jean-Daniel Ruch describes how Switzerland's moves towards integration into NATO and the European Union i…
(2025-01-21). Trump's Return Must Be a Turning Point for the UK to Stop Pandering to America and Forge a Brighter Future With Europe. bylinetimes.com Donald Trump's inauguration as the President of the United States for a second time is a dark moment, and I know many people here in the UK will be feeling scared about what this means. Not just for people in America, women, trans people and migrants in particular, who will be at the sharp end of Trump's policies, but for the rest of the world — for peace and security, for action on the climate, and for the integrity of our own democracy. | There's plenty to be worried about. Trump has confirmed that some of his first moves as President will be to start a wave of mass deportations, tearing people away fr…
(2025-01-21). Association of Italy supports student initiative for event in Cuba. plenglish.com Rome, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Italian humanitarian association Seeds of Peace, has launched an international student initiative to welcome the upcoming International Conference for the Balance of the World that will begin on January 28 in Cuba.
(2025-01-21). Italy arrests Libyan police head, Osama Najim. newarab.com 
Police in Osama Najim, also known as Almasri, was arrested Sunday in Turin on an A journalist for Avvenir…
(2025-01-21). Ohio Beachy Amish church burns in overnight fire. anabaptistworld.org An overnight fire destroyed Ebenezer Mennonite Church's building in Malta, Ohio, in the early morning of Jan. 4.
(2025-01-21). US officials consider proposing Korean-style ceasefire to Russia – media. infobrics.org No ceasefire agreement is in the Russians' interest, as they have the military advantage and can decide when the special military operation ends.
(2025-01-21). Russia's floating nuclear power plant marks milestone. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation Rosatom announced that the floating thermal nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov reached an important energy milestone, after generating the first billion kilowatts (kW).
(2025-01-21). Russia, Ukraine continue strikes despite Trump promise to bring swift peace. aljazeera.com Trump says Zelenskyy 'wants peace deal' and Putin must accept; Moscow says 'no specific proposals' from Washington.
(2025-01-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,062. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,062nd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-21). Did President Trump Just Drop Some Hints About His Peace Plan? globalresearch.ca Trump's known for his capriciousness, however, so it might be that he either didn't mean to hint at anything at all in his latest remarks about Russia or he might unexpectedly change his mind about the compromises that he considers …
(2025-01-21). Anduril's "Arsenal 1" and "Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy" thealtworld.com The growing challenges in matching the military industrial capabilities of Russia and China highlight the flaws in the U.S. defense industry's profit-driven approach, exemplified by Anduril's ambitious yet controversial "Arsenal 1" project. | With the conflict in Ukraine exposing how unprepared the United States' military industrial base is for a peer or near-peer conflict, continued efforts are being made to either match Russian and Chinese military industrial output or otherwise compensate for it. | Many attempts to do so, including ongoing efforts by the US Army to expand 155mm artillery shell production, have…
(2025-01-21). Sanction-Proof? Russia's Arctic Ambitions and the China Factor. infobrics.org Russia's Arctic ambitions are not just surviving — they're evolving, largely thanks to a deepening partnership with China. This resilience underscores the strategic importance Russia places on its Arctic resources and the increasing limitations of sanctions in a globally interconnected economy…
(2025-01-21). Priorities for International Cooperation in Greater Eurasia: An Indian Perspective. infobrics.org Eurasia, a region of immense geopolitical significance due to its strategic location and abundant natural resources, has always been a focus of global interest. The Russia-Ukraine conflict that erupted in February 2022 has further underscored the evolving dynamics of Eurasian geopolitics…
(2025-01-21). Russia's military enters Africa to end neocolonialism. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess Russia's increasing role and influence in Africa at a time when we are witnessing the end of neocolonialism in Africa.
(2025-01-21). On the Eve of Trump, Iran and Russia Launch Historical Deal. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-21). On the Eve of Trump, Iran and Russia Launch Historical Deal. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). After Biden Pardoned Son Hunter, Now Trump Takes Action On Day 1, Signs Order Linked To Laptop Saga. hindustantimes.com In a dramatic turn of events, President Donald Trump is set to launch a revenge agenda targeting 51 intelligence officials who previously claimed that Hunter Biden's laptop bore the hallmarks of Russian disinformation. Reports indicate that Trump plans to revoke the security clearances of these officials on his first day in office, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. This move comes as the controversy surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop reignites, with allegations of foreign influence-peddling and questionable activities surfacing once again. Watch the video for details. U.S. NEWS…
(2025-01-21). The West's Official Narratives Live On in the Russian Media. thealtworld.com I wonder at Western governments' opposition to Russian media sources such as RT and Sputnik as both faithfully repeat the complete lies that comprise the West's official narratives. For example, RT's headline is: | Trump pardons January 6 rioters | The 47th US president has issued "full pardons" to around 1,500 people associated with the storming of the Capitol in 2021 | With all the information that is available, how is it possible for a news organization to describe a protest over a stolen election as a riot, and a "storming of the Capitol"? | It is true that FBI agents and DC police tried to turn the protest i…
(2025-01-21). South Africa to showcase country's 'energy agenda' at WEF meeting. sanews.gov.za South Africa to showcase country's 'energy agenda' at WEF meeting | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, where he is expected to spearhead South Africa's energy agenda. | Ramokgopa is part of the South African delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 55th World Economic Forum annual meeting, currently underway in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. | "The Minister…has arrived in Davos to join President Cyril Ramaphosa who is leading the South African delegation at the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) from…
(2025-01-21). Blinken slammed by NYT as the "Secretary of War" for continuing war in Ukraine, Gaza. infobrics.org Protestors shout at Blinken's final speech to foreign policy experts: "Your legacy is genocide!".
(2025-01-21). Blinken Slammed by NYT as the "Secretary of War" for Continuing War in Ukraine, Gaza. globalresearch.ca During his final trip as America's top diplomat last week, Antony J. Blinken was described by French President Emmanuel Macron as "an eminent servant of peace" at a ceremony at the Élysée Palace in Paris before being awarded the country's …
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…
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" — …
This development aims to strengthen financial cooperation between the two nations…
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