(2025-01-24). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 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, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-24). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-24). Fiji solidarity network welcomes Gaza ceasefire but calls for 'justice, accountability'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Fijians for Palestine Solidarity Network (FPSN) and its allies have called for "justice and accountability" over Israel's 15 months of genocide and war crimes. The Pacific-based network met in a solidarity gathering last night in the capital Suva hosted by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre and issued a statement. "A moment…
(2025-01-24). 'Entire Pacific region at risk', says UNAIDS on Fiji HIV outbreak. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services has declared an HIV outbreak. Dr Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu announced 1093 new HIV cases from the period of January to September 2024. "This declaration reflects the alarming reality that HIV is evolving faster than our current services can cater for," he said. READ MORE: Other…
(2025-01-24). Greater Eurasia and the Search for New Solutions. infobrics.org If the states of Greater Eurasia do not have classical factors of international cooperation at their disposal, then it is very likely that they can be replaced by those common goals that not only meet their current interests, but are also the most historically rooted, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Timofei Bordachev…
(2025-01-24). Kremlin unfazed by threats of additional sanctions and pressure. infobrics.org While ready to engage in dialogue, Russia is taking its national interests as the only absolute and refuses to back down "even an inch", because it knows perfectly well what happened the last time it did. With Trump focusing on endless domestic issues and pivoting to Asia and the Middle East, Moscow knows that its position will only grow stronger and that NATO's leverage in any future negotiations is effectively non-existent.
(2025-01-24). Mars, watch out — President Trump's coming for you too. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Belén Fernández It was a cold day in Washington, DC, on Tuesday when Donald Trump was sworn in for his second stint as President of the United States of America. On account of freezing temperatures, the inauguration ceremony was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, and the weather became a primary focus of…
(2025-01-24). SATIRE: Study Finds Peeing Contagious In Chimpanzees. theonion.com 
A study published in the journal Current Biology found that when one chimpanzee urinates, the others in a group are more likely to follow, a phenomenon called "contagious urination" that could have deep evolutionary roots in humans as well. What do you think?
(2025-01-24). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-24). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-24). The Hidden Renewable Energy in Central Asia. wattsupwiththat.com One of the biggest threats to human health, and a major source of air pollution, is regularly hidden in statistical reports as "renewable energy: " the burning of dung, wood, and lump coal.
(2025-01-24). Uganda to participate in 2025 OTM trade fair in India. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to participate in the Outbound Travel Market (OTM) trade fair, one of the largest global travel and tourism expos, in Mumbai, India, from January 30 to February 2, 2025. As the largest travel and trade show in Asia, OTM presents an opportunity for Uganda to position itself as …
(2025-01-24). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-24). ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders. newarab.com 
Karim Khan said in a statement he asked judges to approve warrants for the group's supreme leader,
(2025-01-24). Air India set to resume flights to Israel amid cease-fire in Gaza. haaretz.com India's flag carrier is expected to operate five daily flights between Tel Aviv and New Delhi. On Tuesday, Air France announced it would restart the Paris-Tel Aviv route later this month and British Airways also announced its return…
(2025-01-24). India to launch its first human-operated underwater submersible in 2025. tvbrics.com 
The programme aims to deepen scientific understanding of marine ecosystems…
(2025-01-24). 'Dam for a dam': India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war. aljazeera.com Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River to counter a Chinese dam.
(2025-01-24). Putin and Xi Strengthen Ties Amid Trump's Tough Stance on Russia and China | NewsX. gilbertdoctorow.com This panel discussion on the Indian global broadcaster News X (ITV India) was taped two days ago, when Presidents Xi and Putin spent one and a half hours in a video conference that covered a variety of topics, chief among them the new record for bilateral trade achieved in 2024 and common positions with respect …
(2025-01-24). India and China to take new steps in relations. plenglish.com The two nations's high-level talks will take place in the Chinese capital on January 26-27 during a meeting of foreign ministers and deputy foreign ministers, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in a brief statement. | The diplomatic source stated that the bilateral mechanism's resumption stems from the leadership agreement to discuss the next steps for the two-country relations, including the political, economic, and people-to-people fields. | The upcoming meeting to continue the process related to their bilateral relations was preceded by the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives held…
(2025-01-24). India, Russia Sign up for a Train Journey Together. infobrics.org Russia is seeking to invest in and expand the manufacturing of trains as well as their components in India to meet its growing domestic demand…
(2025-01-24). Peace through strength and other American illusions. gilbertdoctorow.com Peace through strength and other American illusions Once again, I am grateful to an Indian broadcaster, for inviting me to participate in a round table discussion of Donald Trump's latest remarks on settling the Russia-Ukraine war by calling for an 'immediate' meeting with Vladimir Putin at which he expects to negotiate from a position of …
(2025-01-24). Tok Mat: BRICS Participation Won't Affect Malaysia's Role in Other Bodies. infobrics.org Malaysia's participation in BRICS will not affect its role in other international organisations and is instead viewed as a platform to expand markets for local goods. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia needed to reduce risks and diversify opportunities to strengthen its economy amid uncertain global geopolitics…
(2025-01-24). Donald Trump says he plans to reach out to North Korea's Kim Jong Un. aljazeera.com During his first term in office, Trump met with Kim on three occasions between 2018 and 2019.
(2025-01-24). Man jailed for attack aimed at French magazine Charlie Hebdo. newarab.com 
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a Pakistani man to 30 years in jail for attempting to murder two people outside the former offices of When he carried out the attack, 29-year-old Zaheer Mahmood wrongly believed the satirical newspaper was still based in the building, which was targeted by Islamists a decade ago for publishing cartoons lampooning the Prophet Mohammed. | In fact, Charlie Hebdo had moved in the wake of the storming of its offices by two Al-Qaeda-linked mas…
(2025-01-24). 'This guy is dangerous': British Pakistanis fear Musk is stoking racism. aljazeera.com Some fear collective punishment could be a consequence of the billionaire's relentless posts on child sex abuse cases.
(2025-01-24). China's DeepSeek bombshell rocks Trump's $500B AI boondoggle. strategic-culture.su The future of humanity is being decided as we speak. And it is not being decided on a battlefield in Eastern Europe, or the Middle East or the Taiwan Strait, but in the data centers and research facilities where technology experts create "the physical and virtual infrastructure to power the next generation of Artificial Intelligence."
(2025-01-24). Air pollution in Thailand's Bangkok forces more than 350 schools to close. aljazeera.com Thai capital ranked as eighth-most polluted city worldwide as microparticles levels soar.
(2025-01-24). Air pollution forces 352 schools to close in Thailand. plenglish.com Bangkok, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) High levels of air pollution worry the government of Thailand after 352 schools were closed on Friday in the capital, considered one of the 10 cities in the world most affected by pollution.
(2025-01-24). Vietnam strengthens ties with Brazil's state to create trade representative offices for boosting strategic partnership. tvbrics.com 
Both parties endorsed an initiative to create a dedicated space for showcasing Vietnamese and Brazilian products…
(2025-01-23). Climate crisis: The carbon footprint of the Gaza genocide. asiapacificreport.nz SPECIAL REPORT: By Jeremy Rose The International Court of Justice heard last month that after reconstruction is factored in Israel's war on Gaza will have emitted 52 million tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. A figure equivalent to the annual emissions of 126 states and territories. It seems somehow wrong to be writing…
(2025-01-23). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 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, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-23). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-23). Jubilation as Thailand's marriage equality law comes into effect. aljazeera.com Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia, and only the third in Asia, to legalise same-sex marriage.
(2025-01-23). Standing for decency: The sermon the President didn't want to hear. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Nick Rockel People get ready There's a train a-coming You don't need no baggage You just get on board All you need is faith To hear the diesels humming Don't need no ticket You just thank the Lord Songwriter: Curtis Mayfield READ MORE: Trump's reaction as bishop pleads for protection of minorities You…
(2025-01-23). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-23). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-23). Operations at Groblers Bridge temporarily suspended. sanews.gov.za Operations at Groblers Bridge temporarily suspended | The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, on Wednesday said operations at the Groblers Bridge port of entry into Botswana are still temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall, which caused significant flooding at the various operational areas. | "We are pleased to announce that the floodwaters have now subsided, allowing for an assessment of the port infrastructure," Masiapato said. | Masiapato said a thorough inspection was conducted by experts from various engineering disciplines to determine the extent of the damage…
(2025-01-23). Elon Musk and the racist myth of Asian grooming gangs. newarab.com 
(2025-01-23). Northern Mariana Islands advocates hit back at Trump diversity directives. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent Two LGBTQIA+ advocates in the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) are up in arms over US President Donald Trump's executive order rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government. Pride Marianas founder Roberto Santos said Trump's…
(2025-01-23). Sur la question de la sécurité pan-eurasienne. thealtworld.com Il y a quelques jours, le ministre russe des affaires étrangères, Sergei Lavrov, a déclaré que la Russie était prête à discuter de garanties de sécurité pour un pays ´ aujourd'hui appelé Ukraine ª, mais que le contexte eurasien serait déterminant pour la conclusion d'un accord. | Le haut diplomate a clairement indiqué que ´ la partie occidentale du continent [de l'Eurasie] ne peut pas s'isoler de géants comme la Chine, l'Inde, la Russie, le golfe Persique et l'ensemble de l'Asie du Sud, le Bangladesh et le Pakistan. Des centaines de millions de personnes peuplent cette région. Nous devons dévelop…
(2025-01-23). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-23). Médicos en la Isla de Java, una página inolvidable de solidaridad entre Cuba e Indonesia. cubadebate.cu Cuba e Indonesia arriban a 65 años de relaciones diplomáticas. Entre los principales hitos de amistad, respeto mutuo, y cooperación, se destaca la encomiable labor realizada por una brigada del Contingente Henry Reeve en el año 2006. Quienes tuvimos el privilegio de testimoniar tamaña obra lo recordamos como una página imprescindible de la historia de la solidaridad entre dos pueblos.
(2025-01-23). Betrayed by US Again, Afghan Evacuees Stranded After Refugee Program Suspension. truthout.org Back in 2020, President Donald Trump inked a deal with the Taliban for the eventual withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The deal was noteworthy for a variety of reasons, among them Trump's bypassing of the U.S.-backed Afghan government at the time. Many critics — including top U.S. military brass — would later say the deal set conditions for a botched U.S. withdrawal in 2021 and the… |
(2025-01-23). More than 100 experts to discuss Russian language and literature at international conference in India. tvbrics.com 
The meeting will be held in both online and offline formats…
(2025-01-23). Sri Lanka Should Redouble Efforts to Join BRICS – Dr. Saman Weerasinghe. infobrics.org Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Dr. Saman Weerasinghe shared his views with the Daily Mirror on the importance of being a member of BRICS (acronyms for its founder states -Brazil, Russia ,India, China and South Africa). Sri Lanka has now applied to join the international organisation in the Global South…
(2025-01-23). India-Russia Economic Partnership: Strengthening Ties Across Trade and Investment. infobrics.org India and Russia established a Strategic Partnership Declaration in 2000, which was elevated to a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in 2010. Strengthening trade and economic relations has been a priority for governments in both countries, with targets set to boost bilateral investment to US$50 billion and bilateral trade to US$30 billion by 2025…
(2025-01-23). Anabaptism at 500 anniversary event in Indiana looks back to live forward. anabaptistworld.org More than 700 people of various Anabaptist backgrounds gathered Jan. 21 at College Mennonite Church in Goshen, Ind., for MennoMedia's Anabaptism at 500 worship service. The event's livestream brought in viewers from over 1,090 accounts. Titled "Looking Back, Living Forward," the service celebrated the adult rebaptisms of the first Anabaptists on Jan. 21, 1525, and …
(2025-01-23). Trump administration promises 'ironclad' support for Philippines' security. aljazeera.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China's 'dangerous' actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.
(2025-01-23). South Korea's anti-graft agency recommends insurrection charges for Yoon. aljazeera.com Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials says president sought to 'disrupt the constitutional order'.
(2025-01-23). Video: Thai same-sex couples marry as equality law takes effect. aljazeera.com Hundreds of gay couples have married in Thailand as a new law took effect that allows same-sex unions.
(2025-01-23). Trump's Presidency And The Prospects For Peace In 2025. popularresistance.org A lot of people are angry about the inauguration falling on MLK Day this year, but I actually believe the convergence of dates is auspicious because it gives me the opportunity to bring the issues that Dr. King raised in his speech Beyond Vietnam—Time To Break The Silence to this forum. | In this speech, Dr. King raised the issue of the triple evils plaguing this country and the world: racism, poverty, militarism. What Dr. King was alluding to what we in the Black Alliance for Peace recognize is imperialism, which is why BAP was founded on April 4, 2017, to commemorate this pivotal address, and as a means t…
(2025-01-23). Vietnam police announce dismantling of $1.2bn money laundering ring. aljazeera.com Police in Da Nang say bust is biggest money laundering case ever exposed in the central coastal city.