(2025-01-22). Hyperimperialism, The Fall Of Syria And Capitalist Gangsters. popularresistance.org As 2025 begins, California is on fire. And it feels like much of the rest of the world is burning, too. From the slaughter in the Middle East to a new Cold War brewing in Asia, everywhere we look is filled with uncertainty. | At home, the California wildfires have exposed much of the true face of capitalism. From prison laborers risking their lives for pennies by fighting the blazes to massive price hikes for rents in Southern California, the U.S. is crumbling. | Yet externally, America is as aggressive as ever. Only last month, it helped force through a coup against the Assad government in Syria, and Trump has m…
(2025-01-22). Israel has ramped up West Bank raids to 'distract' from ceasefire, says analyst. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Israeli forces have been ramping up operations in the occupied West Bank— mainly the Jenin refugee camp — to "distract" from the Gaza ceasefire deal, says political analyst Dr Mohamad Elmasry. The Qatari professor said the ceasefire was being viewed domestically as a "spectacular failure" for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "The ceasefire…
(2025-01-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org Eleven organisations, including OMCT and FIDH 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.
We, the undersigned 11 organisations, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Azerbaijan: 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 FIDH and 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 (CoE).
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(2025-01-22). 'Decolonise' aid urgent call from Fiji's Prasad to face Pacific climate crisis. asiapacificreport.nz By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad has told an international conference in Bangkok that some of the most severely debt-stressed countries are the island states of the Pacific. Dr Prasad, who is also a former economic professor, said the harshest impacts of global economic re-engineering are being felt…
(2025-01-22). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-22). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-22). Lenasia Magistrate Court shooting condemned. sanews.gov.za Lenasia Magistrate Court shooting condemned | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has strongly condemned a shooting outside the Lenasia Magistrate Court, which claimed the life of one person. | The victim was a 27-year-old man awaiting to testify as a witness in an ongoing murder case being heard in the court. | "The safety of all court users is of the utmost priority. The security breach violates the core of the court administration system. We expect courts to be the custodians of justice and a safe place for our citizens," Kubayi said. | The Minister said the department has immediat…
(2025-01-22). Indonesia Inaugurates 37 projects to achieve energy self-sufficiency. tvbrics.com 
The initiative form a critical foundation for supporting Indonesia's broader economic transformation…
(2025-01-22). Rescuers in Indonesia search for survivors after landslide kills 19 in Java. aljazeera.com Heavy rains in Pekalongan cause a devastating landslide, blocking a main road and burying houses.
(2025-01-22). Indonesia reports 17 dead due to floods and landslides. plenglish.com Jakarta, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) At least 17 persons have died in Indonesia following flash floods and landslides on the main island of Java, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
(2025-01-22). 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.
(2025-01-22). Afghan Taliban government announces prisoner swap with US. newarab.com 
Discussions about the prisoner exchange were confirmed last year, but the swap was announced after outgoing US president Joe Biden handed over to "An Afghan fighter Khan…
(2025-01-22). India becomes global leader in workplace digital transformation. tvbrics.com 
71 per cent of Indian employees have reached advanced levels of digital proficiency…
(2025-01-22). India's coffee exports double in four years. tvbrics.com 
Indian coffee has significantly increased its export volumes on the back of growing global demand…
(2025-01-22). Myanmar's Self-Proclaimed President Wants Ukrainian-Like Military Aid. thealtworld.com No one can say with confidence what'll happen other than predict that the conflict might pass a turning point later this year, though it's unclear whether that would be in the Tatmadaw's or the anti-government forces' favor. | President of Myanmar's "National Unity Government" (NUG) Duwa Lashi La requested Ukrainian-like military aid in a
(2025-01-22). Experts call for developing SEZs under China-Pakistan cooperation. plenglish.com Islamabad, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) Pakistani experts have called for enhancing collaboration between Pakistan and China to learn from the latter's experience in developing green special economic zones (SEZs).
(2025-01-22). UN experts urge Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China. newarab.com 
United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand not to send 48 Human rights groups and some Thai lawmakers have raised concerns in the past week that the transfer to China of the Uyghurs, who have been held in immigration detention for more than a decade, was imminent. The government has said it has…
(2025-01-22). Vietnam and Belarus sign visa exemption agreement. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to boost tourism and cultural exchange…
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-01-21). Marwan Barghouti – the world's most important hostage – must be freed
As reported last week, Egypt, Qatar and Hamas are all insisting Barghouti, the most popular leader in Palestine, be among the thousands of Palestinian hostages to be freed as part of the ceasefire agreement. | | His release or retention in captivity will say volumes about which path the US and Israel wish to take: either more land thieving, more killings, more lawlessness or steps towards ending the occupation and choosing peace over territorial expansion.
(2025-01-21). Strengthen solidarity with Palestine! workers.org 
Resistance in Palestine and West Asia has mobilized an important movement in the U.S. and other NATO countries for over 15 months to demand the genocide in Gaza stop. A ceasefire has finally been achieved. This movement must ask itself the following question: What do we do now to contribute . . . |
(2025-01-21). Vijay Prashad: Hyperimperialism, the Fall of Syria and Capitalist Gangers. mintpressnews.com As 2025 begins, California is on fire. And it feels like much of the rest of the world is burning, too. From the slaughter in the Middle East to a new Cold War brewing in Asia, everywhere we look is filled with uncertainty. | At home, the California wildfires have exposed much of the true face of capitalism. From prison laborers risking their lives for pennies by fighting the blazes to massive price hikes for rents in Southern California, the U.S. is crumbling. | Yet externally, America is as aggressive as ever. Only last month, it helped force through a coup against the Assad government in Syria, and Trump has m…
(2025-01-21). Marwan Barghouti — the world's most important hostage — must be freed. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle A litmus test of Israel's commitment to abandon genocide and start down the road towards lasting peace is whether they choose to release the most important of all the hostages, Marwan Barghouti. During the past 22 years in Israeli prisons he has been beaten, tortured, sexually molested and had limbs broken.
(2025-01-21). Gaza and the Western media — complicit in genocide. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Steven Cowan, editor of Against The Current New Zealand's One News interviewed a Gaza journalist last week who has called out the Western media for its complicity in genocide. For some 15 months, the Western media have framed Israel's genocidal rampage in Gaza as a "legitimate" war. Pretending to provide an objective and…
(2025-01-21). Vanuatu risks return to all-male parliament in snap election in spite of strong ' vot woman' campaign. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Leah Lowonbu in Port Vila Vanuatu's only incumbent female parliamentarian has lost her seat in a snap election leaving only one woman candidate in contention after an unofficial vote count. The unofficial counting at polling locations indicated the majority of the 52 incumbent MPs have been reelected but also with some high profile departures.
(2025-01-21). Justifying the Egregious: John Howard and Spying on East Timor. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-21). Priorities for International Cooperation in Greater Eurasia: An Indian Perspective. infobrics.org Eurasia, a region of immense geopolitical significance due to its strategic location and abundant natural resources, has always been a focus of global interest. The Russia-Ukraine conflict that erupted in February 2022 has further underscored the evolving dynamics of Eurasian geopolitics…
(2025-01-21). Ethnic community leaders slam Lee's removal from diversity portfolio. asiapacificreport.nz By Gaurav Sharma, RNZ IndoNZ senior journalist Community leaders surprised by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's removal of Melissa Lee from the ethnic communities' portfolio are calling on her replacement to build on the strong foundations of engagement she established. After sitting on the back benches as an MP for five terms, Lee was given the…
(2025-01-21). Water Conservation Helps to Promote Sustainable Farming and Quench Thirst in Drought-prone Patha Area. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-21). When Language Is Lost, What Can Be Gained? publicbooks.org Aphasia brings up existential questions that get at the heart of human connection: Who are we without language?
(2025-01-21). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). 2024: Year global temperatures passed critical 1.5 ∞C milestone. independent.co.ug 
A new report confirms that all continents except Australasia and Antarctica experienced their hottest year on record ANALYSIS | MATTHEW WRIGHT, NCHOLAS LEACH & SHRIN ERMIS | The earth's climate experienced its hottest year in 2024. Extreme flooding in April killed hundreds of people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A year-long drought has left Amazon river levels …
(2025-01-21). Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Landslides and flash floods kill at least 16 in Indonesia. aljazeera.com Authorities warn that heavy rain is expected to continue for several days as they search for missing people.
(2025-01-21). 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.
(2025-01-21). Afghanistan highlights good state of relations with China. plenglish.com During the celebration in Kabul for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and China, Stanikzai described the bilateral ties as historic, adding that with the return of the Islamic Emirate (Taliban government), political and economic ties between the two countries have been strengthened more than ever. | In the last three years, especially in 2024, more Chinese businessmen and tourists than ever have traveled to Afghanistan. Today, thousands of Chinese citizens are present in Afghan cities, some for tourism and others for investment and trade, Stanikzai said. | For his part, the Chinese…
(2025-01-21). Afghanistan highlights good state of relations with China. plenglish.com During the celebration in Kabul for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and China, Stanikzai described the bilateral ties as historic, adding that with the return of the Islamic Emirate (Taliban government), the political and economic relationship between the two countries have been strengthened more than ever. | In the last three years, especially in 2024, more Chinese businessmen and tourists than ever have traveled to Afghanistan. Today, thousands of Chinese citizens are present in Afghan cities, some for tourism and others for investment and trade, Stanikzai said. | The Chinese a…
(2025-01-21). Taliban announces release of US citizens in prisoner swap deal. aljazeera.com Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.
(2025-01-21). Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal. aljazeera.com Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.
(2025-01-21). Biden's Legacy: The World Is More Unsafe For Journalists. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden's administration proclaimed numerous times that "journalism is not a crime" and that the United States government supports "free and independent media around the world." Biden said the "free press is crumbling" in his farewell address. But the reality is that Biden and his administration helped make the state of the free press more fragile. | Over 200 journalists in Gaza were killed by Israeli military forces armed by the Biden administration. Other client states, like India and Saudi Arabia, trampled on the human rights of reporters without fearing much criticism.
(2025-01-21). India and France assess maritime security threats. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) India and France have agreed to assess threats to maritime security in the Indian Ocean region to counter illegal activities, diplomatic sources stressed on Tuesday.
(2025-01-21). SC suggests clubbing of petitions challenging CLAT 2025. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday January 15, 2025 suggested the seven petitions challenging in various High Courts should be clubbed in one and heard before a single court.
(2025-01-21). Jaishankar Gets Front Row Seat At Trump Inauguration, 'Hands Over' PM Modi's Special Message. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, attended Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. In a series of posts on X from the event, Jaishankar shared images of him seated in the front row. Jaishankar said it was an honour to represent India at Trump's swearing-in. He also reportedly handed over a special message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Trump. Watch this video.
(2025-01-21). India joins elite club of 4 after successful in-space docking. ummid.com India on Thursday January 16, 2025 joined the elite club of four after successful in-space docking of ISRO's SPaDex satellites.
(2025-01-21). Are IITs serving India as they should be? ummid.com There would be nothing wrong if the farmers of Kanpur ask IIT Kanpur to wind up – and maybe relocate its campus to the U.S., as it seems to serve the U.S. more than it does this country.
(2025-01-21). Iran Ready for Joint Production of Weapons with Pakistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces voiced Iran's preparedness to work with Pakistan in the production of military equipment.
(2025-01-21). Iran to participate in intl. naval drills hosted by Pakistan: Military chief. presstv.ir Iran's top military official says the country would participate in international naval exercises that would be hosted by the Pakistani Navy next month.
(2025-01-21). South Korea's President Yoon defends martial law call at impeachment trial. aljazeera.com Yoon says special forces soldiers sent to National Assembly on December 3 were not there to disable the legislature.
(2025-01-21). La guerra dei microchip continua. strategic-culture.su La guerra dei microchip continua e potrebbe presto prendere una nuova direzione. Da essa dipenderanno molti degli eventi geopoliticamente significativi del 20225, e non solo. | Segue nostro I chip TSMC in crescita, come pianificato dagli USA | Le vendite trimestrali della Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) hanno superato le stime, rafforzando le speranze degli investitori che il ritmo sostenuto della spesa in hardware per l'in…
(2025-01-21). Thailand: 300 tonnes of dry ice to be sprayed on Bangkok and the government predicts a bird flu pandemic in June — are the two related? expose-news.com In recent weeks, a plan has been announced to spray 300 tonnes of dry ice in Bangkok to combat a problem the city is having with dust particles. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration …
middleeasteye.net (2025-01-21). Martin Luther King Jr would have called it a genocide, too Like Vietnam, MLK's take on the death and destruction in Gaza would be crystal clear: Israel is, in fact, guilty of genocide, and a fragile ceasefire deal doesn't change the fact that almost every facet of Palestinian life has been destroyed in part by American weaponry.
(2025-01-21). Vietnam hosts Francophone Parliamentary Cooperation Forum. plenglish.com In his opening remarks, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man expects the event will foster collaboration, particularly in science, technology, innovation, creativity, digital economy, and public-private partnership. | The Vietnamese Parliament organized the forum to strengthen cooperation within the Francophone community to build sustainable agriculture, ensure livelihoods for every household, and food security for every nation, he said. | Thanh Man also reviewed Vietnam's achievements in 2024, when it reached a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 7.09 percent, the economic scale exceeded 476 billio…
(2025-01-21). Another 40,000 surveillance cameras to be installed in Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) Forty thousand new surveillance cameras will be installed in the next five years, as part of a comprehensive plan to monitor and maintain security and order throughout this city, as it is known today.
Billions of taxpayer dollars invested in for-profit facilities from Africa to Asia were supposed to improve access to healthcare. But stories of abuses have piled up ANALYSIS | GAVIN FINCH, KENDALL TAGGART & DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI | The 1-year-old was with her pregnant mother at a maternity clinic when the convulsing started. A midwife tried giving her oxygen, …
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"Excursions enable us to learn more, enrich our lives, experience diverse cultures, and understand the histories of different peoples." | — Genevieve B. Kupang, 2024 | Delegates from Baguio Central University (BCU), attending the 6th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference at the Bach Viet Polytechnic, visited the Nguyen Dynasty Artifacts Museum and the 54 Ethnic Groups Jewelry Museum located at 68 Nguyen Hue Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. In this enchanting setting, history came alive, inviting the BCU researchers to appreciate not just the beauty of the antiques but also the rich Vietn…
Asia Pacific Report An almost three-hour delay for the start of the temporary ceasefire — due to "technical difficulties", said the resistance movement Hamas — hardly daunted thousands of euphoric Palestinians who took to the streets of Gaza on Sunday to celebrate and try to move back to bombed-out homes in spite of the dangers.
LETTER: By John Minto With the temporary ceasefire agreement, we should take our hats off to the Palestinian people of Gaza who have withstood a total military onslaught from Israel but without surrendering or shifting from their land. Over 15 months Israel has dropped well over 70,000 tonnes of bombs on this tiny 360 sq…
EDITORIAL: Samoa Observer, by the editorial board There should be only one reason why people enter politics. It is for the good of the nation and the people who voted them in. It is to be their voice at the national level where the country's future is decided. The recent developments within the Samoan government…
An Indian court on Saturday found a police volunteer guilty The killing of the 31-year-old physician while she was on duty at a hospital in the eastern city of Kolkata in August highlighted once again the chronic issue of violence against women in the country. | The trial in the case was fast-tracked through India's notoriously sluggish…
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