(2024-01-31). India is ready to help with developement of the health system in Zimbabwe. tvbrics.com 
The countries are developing co-operation in the health, agriculture and education sectors…
(2024-01-31). International North-South Transport Corridor: Enhancing India's Regional Connectivity. infobrics.org The significance of the North-South Transport Corridor is that it provides a platform for improving cooperation as well as communications, and reduces barriers to permit the economies of each country to grow independently and achieve objectives for the benefit of the country and the region as a whole…
(2024-01-31). AMDA Emergency Relief #13: The Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Japan. reliefweb.int 
Country: Japan | Source: Association of Medical Doctors of Asia | Please refer to the attached file. | On 29 January, AMDA held a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing relief efforts in response to the Noto peninsula earthquake at Okayama International Center near AMDA Headquarters in Okayama, Japan. | Dr. Takushi Sato, the head of AMDA Japan, and coordinator Akira Onishi, AMDA's emergency relief chief, explained the current situation in quake-hit Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. Elaborating on AMDA's relief work that began on 2 January, the two stressed the importance of continued assistance bas…
(2024-01-31). Sri Lankan government refuses to protect migrant workers who lose their jobs in Oman. wsws.org Intensified exploitation and job losses are hitting foreign workers in Oman, excacerbated by expanding war in the Middle East and Ukraine.
(2024-01-31). Myanmar: New data suggests military still importing fuel for deadly air strikes despite sanctions. reliefweb.int 
Country: Myanmar | Source: Amnesty International | Please refer to the attached file. | Shipping data suggests attempt to evade sanctions in aviation fuel supply chain | Direct sales of fuel diminish; instead intermediaries appear to aid purchase of fuel to Myanmar | At least seven shipments of aviation fuel to Myanmar in 2023, with direct links to storage unit in Viet Nam | 2023 the worst year for air strikes in Myanmar since coup three years ago | New evidence suggests Myanmar's military is using new tactics to import aviation fuel after sanctions were imposed in response to air strikes that have unlawful…
(2024-01-31). Indonesia, Flooding in Bungo (Jambi) (27 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jambi, Indonesia | Event Date : Sat, 27 Jan 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000157-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08: 44: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Bungo | DESCRIPTION | Cause: Heavy rainfall and overflowing of Batang Tebo River | Location: , | ‚óè Kec. Limbur Lubuk Mengkuang, | ‚óè Kec. Bathin II Pelayang, | ‚óè Kec. Tanah Tumbuh, | ‚óè Kec. Tanah Sepenggal Lintas, | ‚ó&egrav…
(2024-01-31). Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail. newarab.com 
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(2024-01-31). Indonesia, Flooding in Pidie (Aceh) (29 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Aceh, Indonesia | Event Date : Mon, 29 Jan 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000156-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09: 12: 42 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Pidie | DESCRIPTION | Chronology: Triggered by high intensity rain on Monday, January 29 2024, at 18.50 WIB, | ‚û¢Location: , | ‚óèKeumala sub-district, | ‚óèTiteue district, | ‚óèIndrajaya sub-district, | Padang Tiji sub-district, | ‚ó…
(2024-01-31). Wrong jump leads to his death: Amateur parachutist Nathy Odinson. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a heart-wrenching incident in Pattaya, Thailand, 33-year-old thrill-seeker Nathy Odinson met a tragic end when his daring jump from the 30th floor of a building went horribly wrong. The British parachutist, known for his adventurous spirit, leaped without permission, and the malfunction of his parachute led to a devastating outcome, claiming Odinson's life.Emergency responders, upon reaching the scene, sadly confirmed Odinson's immediate passing, revealing the grim entanglement of parachute cords around his lifeless body. Building security personnel recalled the shocking sight of a blue parachute de…
(2024-01-31). Indonesia, Flooding in Banjar (South Kalimantan) (29 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia | Event Date : Mon, 29 Jan 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000158-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23: 25: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Banjar | DESCRIPTION | Cause: Heavy rainfall and overflowing of Riam Kiwa River | Location: , | Kec. Paramasan, | ‚óè Ds. Paramasan Bawah…
(2024-01-31). ADB violates its own safeguard policies in Nepal Hydropower Project. cadtm.org
(2024-01-31). Iraq appeals 'unfair' loss to Jordan in 2023 Asian Cup. newarab.com 
Fans of the The Iraqi national team bid farewell to the 20…
(2024-01-31). Consultation of legislation on Article 23 begins. ecns.cn Hong Kong will enact a new national security ordinance to address risks, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced at a news conference on Tuesday, the same day that the city begins a monthlong public consultation on Article 23 of the Basic Law.
(2024-01-31). Indonesia, Flooding in Ogan Ilir (South Sumatra) (30 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia | Event Date : Tue, 30 Jan 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000155-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15: 00: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Ogan Ilir | DESCRIPTION | Cause: Heavy rainfall | Location: , | ‚óè Kec. Indralaya Utara, | – Ds. Soak Batok…
(2024-01-31). Follow Up on the Attack On U.S. Troops in Jordan. sonar21.com 
There is a lot of wild speculation and misinformation coursing through the blogosphere regarding the bombing of a U.S. base in Jordan. I will try to help you understand what we know and what we do not know. | What was the purpose of the base? This base is one of the primary entry points for U.S. military personnel being sent to man bases in Syria. It is a personnel and logistics hub. Think about it. How do the U.S. military personnel at bases inside Syria, like Al Tanf, get there? They do not parachute in and there are no secure airfields. Instead, the U.S. forces fly into Jordan and land at one or more of…
(2024-01-31). Famous actor to join Afra Saraàßoƒülu and Mert Ramazan Demir in Yalƒ± àáapkƒ±nƒ±. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – One of Turkey's biggest actors is the talk of the Turkish drama community amid an announcement that he will be joining the Yalƒ± àáapkƒ±nƒ± cast with the talented Afra Saraàßoƒülu and Mert Ramazan Demir! According to
(2024-01-31). Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (30 Jan 2024) [EN/MY]. reliefweb.int 
Country: Myanmar | Source: UN Human Rights Council | Please refer to the attached file. | Three years of widespread, systematic violence in Myanmar and the evidence against perpetrators is mounting | Geneva, 30 January 2024 — Three years ago, the Myanmar military overthrew the country's elected government. A host of serious international crimes followed, starting with the violent suppression of protests and arrests of those daring to speak out against the military regime. Thousands, including political opponents and journalists, have been detained without due process of law, and these detentions have…
(2024-01-31). FTC orders unsealing of ASI's Gyanvapi report. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : The Fast Track Court (FTC) of Civil Judge (senior division) Prashant Kumar Singh in Varanasi has issued an order to unseal the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) Gyanvapi survey report. The court, on Tuesday, also directed the report to be handed over to the plaintiff in original (suit no. 610/1991) Swayambhu Lord Vishweshwar …
(2024-01-31). Why it's so hard for the US to combat Iraq's militias. newarab.com 
Sunday saw the deadliest attack on US forces in the Middle East since the beginning of US President Joe Biden has
(2024-01-31). The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Jordan, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic | Source: International Water Management Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Adam-Bradford, A.; Schindler, Alexandra; Anagreh, Abdullah; Ruckstuhl, Sandra | In the last decade, Irbid Governorate has experienced rapid urbanization from mountain villages and border towns to the governorate capital itself. Irbid is a rapidly expanding city that has doubled its population since the onset of the Syrian War. The local authorities face immense challenges as they cope with these changes. To compound matters, the region is prone to…
(2024-01-31). Emir of Kuwait first external visit to Saudi Arabia. albawaba.com
(2024-01-31). Genocide and War. counterpunch.org 
In the heady days of the antiwar movement during the Vietnam War, and larger wars in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia and Laos, millions of people took part in the great push against war on the streets around the entire globe. Here in the US, hundreds of thousands of men and women resisted war in groups
(2024-01-31). Iraqi Resistance announces 'suspension' of anti-American operations. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance, an umbrella group of Iraqi anti-terror groups, announces a pause in its operations against American targets across the region.
(2024-01-31). Biden 'decided' on Jordan attack response, claims he wants to avoid 'wider war'. presstv.ir The US president says he has chosen a response to a recent deadly attack against American forces in Jordan, but alleges he seeks to avoid a "wider war."
(2024-01-31). Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years ahead of elections. presstv.ir A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to 10 years in jail for "revealing official secrets," Khan's party spokesman says.