(2025-01-25). Vanuatu AG condemns Trump's Paris climate treaty exit as 'troubling precedent'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews Vanuatu's top lawyer has called out the United States for "bad behavior" after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump withdrew the world's biggest historic emitter of greenhouse gasses from the Paris Agreement for a second time. The Pacific nation's Attorney-General Arnold Loughman, who led Vanuatu's landmark International Court of Justice climate…
(2025-01-25). NZ Palestinian network co-founder Janfrie Wakim praises 'heroic Gaza', calls for more action. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A co-founder of a national Palestinian solidarity network in Aotearoa New Zealand today praised the "heroic" resilience and sacrifice of the people of Gaza in the face of Israel's ruthless attempt to destroy the besieged enclave of more than 2 million people. Speaking at the first solidarity rally in Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau…
(2025-01-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-25). The US Is Seeing Quickly Widening Gaps in Life Expectancy Between Groups. truthout.org The life expectancy among Native Americans in the western United States has dropped below 64 years, close to life expectancies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. For many Asian Americans, it's around 84 — on par with life expectancies in Japan and Switzerland. Americans' health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of… |
(2025-01-25). News Corp lies to Australian Parliament in lobbying putsch to change media laws. asiapacificreport.nz 
Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has misled the Australian Parliament and is liable to prosecution — not that government will lift a finger to enforce the law, reports Michael West Media. SPECIAL REPORT: By Michael West Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has misled the Australian Parliament. In a submission to the Senate, the company claimed, "Foxtel also…
(2025-01-25). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). India and Indonesia strengthen cooperation with five agreements. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) India and Indonesia signed five agreements today in connection with the visit here of President Prabowo Subianto, guest of honor at tomorrow's Republic Day celebrations.
(2025-01-25). 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.
(2025-01-25). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). What Impact Might The US' Latest Energy Sanctions Have On Russo-Indo Relations? pressenza.com Trump's preference for sanctions and his latest threat to double down on secondary ones could derail India's careful multi-alignment between the US and Russia by forcing it to choose between them. | The media has been awash with
(2025-01-25). Malaysian Prime Minister emphasises ASEAN's potential at World Economic Forum 2025. tvbrics.com 
As chairman of ASEAN 2025, Malaysia emphasised the region's special features including in the field of economy and trade…
(2025-01-25). 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…
(2025-01-25). Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China's 'harassment'. aljazeera.com Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making 'aggressive manoeuvres' towards Philippine fisheries boats.
(2025-01-25). Art Camp Art Gallery Presents a Father and Daughter Art Exhibit. pressenza.com 
Ian Fulgar Solo Exhibition: Beyond Replication- The Birth of Composition | & | Jade Fulgar Solo Exhibition: Reflections in Motion- An Exploration of Memory, Identity and Water | January 25, 2025. An exhibit, featuring the art of a father and a young daughter, two solo exhibitions had it's opening night in the Art Camp Gallery, in Greenbelt 5 Makati. Guests and art lovers were able to view the art of the two artists on display, to interchange and speak to the two artists about their creations. | Here are some images of the Exhibit Opening Night. A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the exhibit which will…
(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). 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). 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). '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). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(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). News X: Trump Asks for Meeting with Putin to Discuss Truce. gilbertdoctorow.com In my essay earlier today entitled 'Peace through strength and other American illusions,' I made reference to a panel discussion this afternoon on the Indian global broadcaster News X. Here below is the video of this broadcast. Such discussions are truly best conducted as video conferences rather than as in person events, because the atmosphere …
(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…