(2024-01-11). Biden's $582 Million Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia. Can It Be Blocked? counterpunch.org 
On December 24, 2023, the Biden Administration announced a $582 million arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Three Congressional resolutions aim at blocking the sale. S.Res. 109,[1] which Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT) introduced on March 15, 2023, invokes a little-used section of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.[2] Section 502B bars the US
(2024-01-11). Iraq Wants 'Orderly' Withdrawal Of 'Destabilizing' US Troops. popularresistance.org Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on 10 January that Baghdad wants "a quick and orderly" withdrawal of US combat forces from Iraq. | Baghdad has not yet set a deadline, the prime minister said, but affirmed that the presence of US troops is "destabilizing." | "There is a need to re-organize [our] relationship [with Washington] so that it is not a target or justification for any party, internal or foreign, to tamper with stability in Iraq and the region," Sudani said, partly in reference to attacks by the Iraqi resistance on US bases. | The Iraqi prime minister has repeatedly said that Baghdad will…
(2024-01-11). Emergency response to the fire in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh (10 January 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-11). West Papuan call to boycott Indonesian elections and 'reclaim sovereignty'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The pro-independence United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has declared a boycott of the Indonesian elections next month and has called on Papuans to "not bow down to the system or constitution of your Indonesian occupier". The movement's president Benny Wenda and prime minister Edison Waromi have announced in a joint…
(2024-01-11). Japan] 2024 January Noto Peninsula Earthquake Emergency Support. reliefweb.int Country: Japan | Source: Peace Winds Japan | A major earthquake of magnitude 7 occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture at around 16: 10 on January 1, 2024. | In response to this, an emergency support team of Flying Search and Medical Team "ARROWS" was dispatched to the area. | The emergency support team consists of doctors, nurses, rescue workers, and a disaster relief dog team, and will investigate the disaster situation and support needs, as well as provide search and rescue support, medical support, and emergency supplies support.
(2024-01-11). PM Marape summons troops after Port Moresby goes up in flames. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Soldiers and police were jointly patrolling the streets of the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby today as the country takes stock of yesterday's unprecedented looting and rampage by hooligans and rioters. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed that the National Executive Council had met and approved the army to…
(2024-01-11). Japan Resumes Construction on New US Base in Okinawa Despite Local Opposition. news.antiwar.com Japan has resumed construction work on a landfill for the relocation of a US military base in Okinawa despite strong opposition from the island's governor and residents. Japan's central government overrode Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki's objections to resume the landfill work, a move Japanese media has described as "unprecedented." Tamaki said the central government's actions …
(2024-01-11). The elections in Taiwan are consequential for regional peace. peoplesdispatch.org A vice-president with a diminished popularity and a divided opposition are set to battle it out in an election that has the potential to affect peace and stability in East Asia…
(2024-01-11). Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina wins 4th straight term, to be PM for a record 5th time. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Monday January 08, 2024 won the Bangladesh National Elections for a record four consecutive terms and is set to become Prime Minister of the South Asian country for 5th term, another record.
(2024-01-11). Maldivian Minister terms fake reports of his suspension from cabinet. ummid.com Amid a flood of reports in the Indian media that the Maldives government has suspended some deputy ministers over social media posts derogatory to PM Modi, Hassan Zihan, Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil, termed 'fake news' reports claiming his suspension from the cabinet.
(2024-01-11). Megan Fox's Poetry. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com I love Candace, absolutely–she is a mesmerizing woman gifted with intellect and beauty, and I watch her once in a while. And when we talk about (real) decline of Western Civilization, here is one of the indicators of its complete moral and intellectual collapse. At 18: 26 Candace reads Matt Walsh two Megan Fox's "poems". This shit got published. Not to mention the fact that after seeing Alaska Airlines "celebration" of "pride" I highly doubt that I will fly it, especially on B-737 Max. The collapse is so thorough, for lack of a better word, that no matter how one may have good ideas of re-designing some parts of…
(2024-01-11). South Korea imposes ban on dog meat industry. ummid.com South Korea's National Assembly Tuesday January 09, 2024 voted to ban the dog meat industry in what animal campaigners at Humane Society International, Korea called "history in the making."
(2024-01-11). Japan ramps up air safety efforts. ecns.cn Japan's transport ministry has introduced urgent safety measures for air traffic control in the wake of a tragic collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
(2024-01-11). Why Fauci, Not Drosten? German Scientists Met Openly With Wuhan 'Batwoman'. dailysceptic.org There's been a lot of chatter lately about Wuhan's 'batwoman' and her 'secret' meetings with U.S. officials. But at least as suspicious is the connection between Germany's Christian Drosten and Wuhan, says Robert Kogon.
(2024-01-11). Situation Report – Sri Lanka 11th January 2024 at 0900hrs. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-11). Iraqi Prime Minister Calls for US Troop Withdrawal to Stabilize Region. themedialine.org 
(2024-01-11). 'A Fraud Act': SC cancels Gujarat govt decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts. ummid.com In a major setback for Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Supreme Court of India Monday January 08, 2024 cancelled the Gujarat government's decision to release Bilkis Bano rape convicts.
(2024-01-11). Soccer-Dragusin joins Spurs from Genoa. devdiscourse.com Romania defender Radu Dragusin has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Genoa until 2030 for an undisclosed fee, the club announced on Thursday.
(2024-01-11). AMDA Emergency Relief #6: The Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Japan. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-11). Myanmar: Health Cluster Bulletin – Quarter Three – 2023. reliefweb.int Country: Myanmar | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | 
(2024-01-11). A Call for a Just Transition to Modern Jeepneys. pressenza.com We, the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI), a social development and advocacy network of more than 250 church faith-based groups, non-governmental organizations, and people's organizations in the Philippines, stand in solidarity with the jeepney drivers and operators who are facing the threat of losing their livelihood due to the jeepney modernization program. We support their campaign against the phaseout of jeepneys, which are not only a symbol of Filipino culture and ingenuity, but also a vital mode of transportation for millions of commuters. | While we acknowledge the need to rehabilitate our publi…
(2024-01-11). Bangladesh Tests Ailing Democracy on Ballot. ummid.com ANFREL said it strongly believed that the election in Bangladesh is at risk of lacking genuineness and electoral competitiveness, raising serious questions about its adherence to democratic principles and international election standards that assess the legitimacy of the electoral process.
(2024-01-11). At least 10 dead after looting, fires on Port Moresby's 'darkest day'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent; Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist; and Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist At least 10 people are dead and dozens injured after 24 hours of looting in Papua New Guinea, during which several buildings were torched. Chaos broke out in Port Moresby as looters…
(2024-01-11). PNG's Marape under pressure to resign as 6 MPs quit after Moresby riots. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist A political crisis is starting to brew in Papua New Guinea as calls are made for Prime Minster James Marape to step down in the wake of deadly riots in parts of the country. Violence broke out with shops and businesses being set alight late yesterday, after public servants,…
(2024-01-11). New Hampshire: We won't send our soldiers to unauthorized wars. responsiblestatecraft.org 
From Eastern Europe to East Asia to across the Middle East, the United States is currently positioned on multiple tripwires that could pull our country into a new war the American people do not want. In 2024, it'll be more important than ever that Washington adheres to sound American principles, the most fundamental of which is the consent of the governed.The United States Constitution is clear and concise: "The Congress shall have Power…To declare War." That authority does not belong to the president (no matter their party), or the generals, or some unelected committee of unknown, faceless bureaucrats…
(2024-01-11). Elon Musk Pwns Mark Cuban on DEI. dailysceptic.org "So when should we expect to see short Asian women in the NBA?": Elon Musk pwned US billionaire Mark Cuban this week when the former freethinker and now pusher of woke orthodoxy claimed that "diversity helps businesses".
(2024-01-11). CA Final Nov 2023 Result: Mumbai Twin Sisters Among All India Toppers. ummid.com ICAI CA Final Nov 2023 Results: Sanskruti and Shruti Atul Parolita, 22-year-old twins from Mumbai, have cleared the CA Final November 2023 results announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Tuesday January 09, 2024.
(2024-01-11). Summary information on the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake (Japan), 10 Jan 2024. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-11). Sri Lanka joins US-led coalition in Red Sea amid Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government's decision to join Washington's latest provocations in the Middle East is another demonstration of Colombo's subservience to US imperialism.
(2024-01-10). Japan launches relocation of U.S. military station despite local objection. ecns.cn The Japan Ministry of Defense started construction work for relocating the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma within Okinawa Prefecture on Wednesday after overriding the local government's objection.
(2024-01-11). Eclipse total de sol: Todo lo que debes saber sobre el evento astronómico del año (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El 8 de abril, de este 2024, los habitantes de Norteamérica serán testigos de un eclipse total de sol. El evento constituirá una obstrucción completa, por parte de la Luna, del disco solar. Esto podrá ser visto en ciudades como Mazatlán, Austin, Dallas, Indianápolis, Cleveland, Búfalo y Montreal.
(2024-01-11). India y Siria buscan vías para reforzar cooperación en materia de salud. telesurtv.net Mediante una reunión acontecida en la sede del Ministerio en Damasco, el titular resaltó las relaciones entre ambas naciones.
(2024-01-11). Agenda Global de Seguridad Sanitaria se reúne en Pakistán. telesurtv.net El grupo de trabajo global, creado en 2014 por la Organización Mundial de la Salud y el Centro de Control de Enfermedades (CDC), fue convocado para revisar los avances en los objetivos planteados.
(2024-01-11). Released cabinet papers on Iraq war support still not transparent. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-10). Looting breaks out in PNG capital during police and military strike. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist, and Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent Shops have been set on fire or looted in parts of Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby as unrest broke out during a police and military strike. The protest over unexplained pay deductions to salaries of police, military, and correctional services has…