(2024-01-12). Biden's $582 Million Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia. Can It Be Blocked? scheerpost.com 
By Charles Pierson / CounterPunch 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 …
(2024-01-12). Myanmar: Striking Fear: Impacts of State Administration Council (SAC) shelling on villagers' lives in Southeast Burma (January to October 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Childcare workers across India continue fight for a living wage; Bangladeshi garment workers protest for agreed pay rise; Sri Lankan health sector workers strike for "special" allowance; Australia: New South Wales power transmission workers strike for better pay…
(2024-01-12). Former Syrian general to face Swedish court for alleged war crimes. newarab.com 
A former Mohammed Hamo, 65, who lives in Sweden, is accused of having participated in the call for indiscriminate strikes in and around the cities o…
(2024-01-12). Japan Resumes Construction on New US Base in Okinawa Despite Local Opposition. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-01-12). First Taiwan compatriot successfully settles in Fujian under new exit-entry services. ecns.cn The first Taiwan compatriot has officially settled in Fujian province following the implementation of ten new optimized exit-entry services on Jan 1. The services are designed to encourage and facilitate Taiwan residents to settle down in Fujian.
(2024-01-12). India among top 5 global economies and this is due to youth power, which is our greatest strength: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2024-01-12). 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.
(2024-01-12). Aftermath of Port Moresby looting, rioting — 14-day state of emergency. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Miriam Zarriga and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Fires from the 24-hour spate of looting, rioting and mayhem in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby — the worst ever social unrest in the city — have all but subsided into skeletal remains of ash and buildings in National Capital District (NCD). The smoke has cleared…
(2024-01-12). Japan's New Intelligence Satellite: A Leap Forward in Surveillance and Disaster Response Technology. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). 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."
(2024-01-12). Football used to promote vaccine drive in northwest Syria. newarab.com 
The final whistle of a month-long The knock-out tournament organised, by the
(2024-01-12). India successfully conducts flight-test of new-generation AKASH missile from Chandipur off Odisha coast: officials. devdiscourse.com
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Tapin (South Kalimantan) (11 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). 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.
(2024-01-12). Syrian regime used incendiary weapon in Idlib: White Helmets. newarab.com 
The Syrian regime injured four civilians with incendiary weapons on Sunday, 7 January, in the northwestern The use of incendiary weapons is prohibited against civilians and is restricted against combatants under international humanitarian law. | Sunday's attack targeted a school used as a shelter for displaced Syrians, as well as nearby homes. At least one of the ci…
(2024-01-12). Blinken To Meet Senior Chinese Official On Eve Of Taiwan Vote. latintimes.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei.
(2024-01-12). Hong Kong director's TV series Blossoms Shanghai sparks craze in tasting Shanghai cuisine. ecns.cn Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai's first-ever TV series, Blossoms Shanghai, attracted crowds to Huanghe Road and the Fairmont Peace Hotel in search of food and nostalgia.
(2024-01-12). '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.
(2024-01-12). Blinken Dials Jaishankar; U.S. Asks India For Help To Tackle Houthi Attacks In Red Sea | Details. hindustantimes.com
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Musi Rawas Utara (South Sumatera) (10 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Kampar (Riau) (10 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Pakistan Meteorological Department: Weekly Drought Information (10 January 2024) [EN/UR]. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Houthi attacks Hit Tesla! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In response to the recent armed conflicts in the Red Sea affecting shipping routes between Europe and Asia, electric car manufacturer Tesla has announced a temporary suspension of production at its Berlin factory for two weeks.The disruptions in the supply chain caused by the ongoing armed conflicts and consequent shifts in shipping routes have impacted Tesla's production in Germany. The company stated that due to prolonged shipping times causing gaps in the supply chain, it is compelled to suspend vehicle production at the Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, excluding a few regions, from January 29 to…
(2024-01-12). Jemima Goldsmith's brother Zach Goldsmith banned from driving in UK. geo.tv 
Zach Goldsmith was Minister for State for Asia, Energy, Climate, and Environment until he resigned in June last year as a protest due to the government's position on climate change…
(2024-01-12). Indore school girls asked to pledge against 'Love Jihad' by Hindutva groups. muslimmirror.com 
Hindutva organizations conducted the Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in Madhya Pradesh's Indore in a bid to curb the rising cases of 'Love Jihad'. The event witnessed schoolgirls taking a pledge not to marry outside their religion, with a viral video capturing the moment. The girls, echoing a woman's words, vowed not to allow anyone …
(2024-01-12). Situation Report – Sri Lanka 12th January 2024 at 0900hrs. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim predicted lineups – Bundesliga 2023-24. albawaba.com Bundesliga action returns after the end of the winter break when Bayern Munich welcome Hoffenheim to the Allianz Arena on Friday evening.Match date: Friday, 12 January | Kick-off time: 19: 30 (GMT) | Venue: Allianz ArenaBayern Munich vs Hoffenheim probable lineups: Bayern possible XlManager: Thomas TuchelManuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Matthijs De Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Kingsley Coman, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane; Harry Kane.Hoffenheim possible XlManager: Pellegrino MatarazzoOliver Baumann; Ozan Kabak, John Anthony Brooks, Kevin Vogt; Anton Stach; Pavel Kaderabek,…
(2024-01-12). MENA Sports Wrap: Arab stars compete in Asian, AFCON cups. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). 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.
(2024-01-12). India Flexes Maritime Muscles By Boosting Arabian Sea Force. latintimes.com Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say.
(2024-01-12). AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the 'sleeping giant' of football, wake up? aljazeera.com As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn't won major titles.
(2024-01-12). 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.
(2024-01-12). 'Election engineering': Is Pakistan's February vote already rigged? aljazeera.com Even with Pakistan's chequered electoral history, some analysts believe the coming vote might be the most unfree yet.
(2024-01-12). Chinese satellite firm releases post-earthquake satellite images of Noto Peninsula. ecns.cn The earthquake in the Noto region, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan has caused severe damages to local buildings. Nearby rivers have become turbid, and some sea areas have turned into land.
(2024-01-12). Indonesia, Flooding in Bandung (West Java) (11 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Myanmar Humanitarian Update No. 35 | 2023 Year in Review. reliefweb.int
(2024-01-12). Japan Enhances Military Surveillance with Intelligence-Gathering Satellite Launch. medriva.com
(2024-01-12). UAE postpones trial of Muslim Brotherhood members to Feb 7-8 – WAM. devdiscourse.com The federal court of appeals in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi postponed a hearing into a case it says involves members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood to Feb. 7-8, state news agency WAM reported on Friday.
(2024-01-12). Magistrate court hearing on violent assault on Sri Lankan SEP members. wsws.org While police have visited the crime scene and recorded witness statements they requested more time to obtain hospital medical reports.
(2024-01-12). Released cabinet papers on Iraq war support still not transparent. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). SF Congressman Julius Kahn Presented an anti-Zionist petition signed by 31 To Wilson. indybay.org Former San Francisco Congressman Julius Kahn was an anti-Zionist and worked to stop the formation of a Jewish state. He was also anti-Asian but at the time the majority of Jews in the US were opposed to the ideology of Zionism and the formation of a Jewish state.