(2025-01-13). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-13). Iran FM to attend Security Council session on Gaza in New York. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister plans to participate in a foreign ministerial session to be held in New York to discuss the latest developments in West Asia, particularly in Palestine.
(2025-01-13). Iran: US military, political intervention in Yemen complicating Red Sea situation. presstv.ir A senior Iranian diplomat has warned of the intensification of insecurity in the West Asia region amid the US-UK airstrikes in Yemen.
(2025-01-13). SATIRE: Trump Suggests Changing Name Of Gulf Of Mexico. theonion.com 
At least five fires across the Los Angeles area, including one in Hollywood Hills, scorched more than 45 square miles and put roughly 180,000 people under evacuation orders. What do you think?
(2025-01-13). In India, 4 suspects arrested over killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. the-independent.com
(2025-01-13). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-13). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2025-01-13). Indonesia expresses strong endorsement for Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship. tvbrics.com 
This partnership marks a new step in reinforcing ASEAN's collective vision while showcasing the strength of regional cooperation…
(2025-01-13). Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India. aljazeera.com While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
(2025-01-13). Ibrahim Zadran returns for Afghanistan in Champions Trophy squad. aljazeera.com Prolific opener makes a comeback from injury but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman misses out as he recovers from hand sprain.
(2025-01-13). Jesus the immigrant. anabaptistworld.org In mid-November, flyers were dropped in my neighborhood, in Goshen, Indiana. The image on the flyers was of Uncle Sam kicking a family. The top of the flyer read, "Leave Now," and below the family, it read, "Avoid Deportation." The flyer included contact information from "Trinity White Knights from the Ku Klux Klan," with an …
(2025-01-13). How "Stay-or-Pay" Contracts Are Used to Abuse Immigrant Workers. aclu.org 
Shiny Lal is a nurse who came to the U.S. from India at the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic. In a new country facing an unprecedented virus, she dedicated herself to the difficult, dangerous work of front-line caregiving to create a better life for her family. But it wasn't long before her American dream turned into a nightmare. Her employer, MedPro Healthcare Staffing, is among
(2025-01-13). Photos: India kicks off a huge Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh Mela. aljazeera.com Millions of Hindu devotees will gather for the Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious congregation on earth.
(2025-01-13). Thousands of Hindus bathe in holy rivers at India Maha Kumbh Mela festival. aljazeera.com The festival that attracts over 400 million people takes place where Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers meet.
(2025-01-13). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
themalaysianreserve.com (2025-01-13). The wish list of the century
Other reputable sources, however, estimate the casualty numbers to be much higher, with up to 200,000 deaths since tens of thousands are missing, believed to be buried under the flattened ruins of Gaza.
With an eye on the brutal quarter century of past, what is the main wish for the next 25 years?
(2025-01-13). Zelenskyy ready to exchange N Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia. aljazeera.com Offer comes after Ukraine announced capturing two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region.
(2025-01-13). North Korean Air Defense System Revealed In Ukraine By Russian Friendly Fire Strike. twz.com 
A North Korean-made surface-to-air missile system, broadly analogous to the Russian Tor, has appeared for the first time in combat in the Kursk region.
(2025-01-13). Zelenskyy 'ready' to exchange N. Korean soldiers for Ukrainians. newarab.com 
"In addition to the first captured soldiers from North Korea, there will undoubtedly be more. It's only a matter of time before our troops manage to capture others," Zelenskiy said on the social me…
(2025-01-13). Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction. transcend.org Maria Ressa speaks to computer scientist Prof. Mike Wooldridge about the promise and the dangers of AI. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her investigative journalism on corruption in the Philippines.
(2025-01-13). Students in Singapore demand their universities cut ties with Israel. peoplesdispatch.org Students pointed out that due to research collaborations with Israeli universities that help develop military technology and training, universities in Singapore are "major accomplices in Israel's occupation and apartheid"
(2025-01-13). Singapore ministers threaten legal action against media outlets, government demands 'corrections'. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-13). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-13). Thailand strenghthens tourism safety measures to enssure international visitors. ecns.cn The Royal Thai Police unveiled enhanced safety measures on Sunday, aimed at restoring international confidence in Thailand's reputation as a premier travel destination.
(2025-01-13). Vietnamitas en Los Palacios con eficiente técnica arrocera. radiohc.cu La inversión extranjera en Cuba y la sostenida colaboración con Vietnam adquieren nuevos ribetes, al calor de un plan para aumentar la producción de arroz en el archipiélago caribeño, donde el cereal es altamente demandado.
(2025-01-12). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-12). Why Jimmy Carter's opposition to Israeli apartheid failed to secure peace. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! As we continue our discussion of President Jimmy Carter's legacy, we look at his policies in the Middle East and North Africa, in particular, Israel and Palestine. On Thursday during the state funeral in Washington, President Carter's former adviser Stuart Eizenstat praised Carter's work on facilitating the…
(2025-01-12). In India, 4 suspects arrested over killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. the-independent.com
(2025-01-12). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-12). Dam in Tibet, A Concern for India, Bangladesh. pressenza.com The construction of a colossal hydropower project by China in Tibet has emerged as a matter of grave concern for India, especially for those residing in its eastern regions including Bangladesh. These areas now face a perpetual threat akin to living under a water bomb, controlled by a foreign power governed by a Communist regime that lacks credible bilateral relations with India, the world's largest democracy. The recent earthquake in the Tibetan plateau, which claimed over 125 lives and injured numerous others, has exacerbated these fears. The disaster has underscored the seismic vulnerabilities of the region, f…
(2025-01-12). Gaza has become Israel's 'forever war' and only Trump can end it. haaretz.com Israel's war in Gaza may be different to the U.S. war in Afghanistan, but the similarities are important. Both became bloody stalemates without a clear political horizon — but U.S. President-elect Donald Trump can help Israel end it and achieve its original goals…
(2025-01-12). Delhi Election 2025: Polling on Feb 05, vote count on Feb 08. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Tuesday January 07, 2025 announced February 5 to be the date of Delhi assembly elections.
(2025-01-12). India sweat on Bumrah's fitness for Champions Trophy as Shami returns. aljazeera.com Injured Bumrah's omission from the T20 series against England raises doubts over his return for the ICC event.
(2025-01-12). Celebran Cuba e India 65 años de nexos con visión de futuro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ene (RHC) Cuba y la India celebran hoy 65 años del inicio de sus relaciones diplomáticas con espíritus renovados para fortalecerlos y su cooperación internacional, favorecidos por la inclusión de la isla caribeña en el grupo Brics.
(2025-01-12). Juan Cole: New Solar Installations Double to 24.5 Gigawatts in 2024 in India. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — India installed 24.5 new gigawatts of solar power in 2024, along with 3.4 gigawatts of new wind. That represented a doubling of solar installations over 2023. This surge in renewables installations is unprecedented in the country's history. In all, India has roughly 100 gigawatts of installed solar capacity. …
(2025-01-12). Henley Passport Index 2025: India Slips Further Down. ummid.com India is down three points to its passport ranking in 2024 whereas Singapore retained the most powerful passport status in the world for the 3rd consecutive year, according to the Henley Passport Ranking 2025 released today.
(2025-01-12). 'Undivided India' to mark IMD 150th anniversary. ummid.com The India Meteorological Department (IMD) turns 150 on January 15, 2025, and to celebrate the occasion it is organising an event or seminar titled "Undivided India" in New Delhi.
(2025-01-12). GST is of the rich, by the rich and for the rich: TS Singhdeo. ummid.com India's GST (Goods and Services Tax), system is disproportionately benefiting the wealthy while burdening the middle and lower-income groups, says TS Singhdeo, former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
(2025-01-12). Cuba e India celebran 65 años de nexos con visión de futuro. cubadebate.cu Cuba y la India celebran este domingo 65 años del inicio de sus relaciones diplomáticas con espíritus renovados para fortalecerlos y su cooperación internacional, favorecidos por la inclusión de la isla caribeña en el grupo Brics. Al entrar en el 2025, hay intenciones de continuar ampliando las relaciones políticas e impulsando los intercambios económicos.
(2025-01-12). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-12). King Faisal Prize 2025 Winners Announced. ummid.com Two King Saud University (KSU) Professors, and two Scientists – one from Japan and the other from Canada, have been adjudged the winners of 2025 King Faisal Prize in different categories, the General Secretariat of King Faisal Prize announced Wednesday January 08, 2025.
(2025-01-12). Cybersecurity firm identifies DDoS attacks on 46 Japanese companies, organizations. independent.co.ug 
TOKYO | Xinhua | A Japanese cybersecurity firm has identified distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks targeting 46 companies and organizations in Japan, local media reported Sunday. Trend Micro identified and analyzed networks called botnets that were highly likely used in the DDoS attacks, in which massive amounts of data are sent to websites or …
(2025-01-12). Singapore ministers threaten legal action against media outlets, government demands 'corrections'. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-12). S. Korean president not to attend 1st hearing of impeachment trial for safety concerns. independent.co.ug 
SEOU | Xinhua | South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial, scheduled for Tuesday, for safety concerns, Yoon's defense counsel said Sunday. Yun Gap-geun, Yoon's lawyer, was quoted by multiple media outlets as saying that concerns remained about safety and mishaps as the Corruption Investigation Office for …
(2025-01-12). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org