(2025-01-07). Social Equality Minister Faces Allegations of Fraud, Watchdog Urges Investigation. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). "Sex for shifts": capitalist criminals McDonald's at the centre of another workers rights scandal. thecanary.co McDonald's is confronting renewed allegations of severe abuses of workers rights, with over 100 current and former employees reporting experiences of sexual assault, harassment, racism, homophobia, and bullying. These claims have prompted the UK parliament's Environmental Audit Committee to summon McDonald's UK chief executive, Alistair Macrow, for questioning. Meanwhile, the the TUC has hit back […] | By
(2025-01-07). Now Elon Musk is sharing racist disinformation about a Green Party politician. thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece from Muslim Greens on Mothin Ali, the so-called 'Hero of Harehills' who intervened during the 2024 riots there but was then subject to racism by the far-right, which also pushed disinformation that he was involved The billionaire class — like Elon Musk — will stop at nothing to […] | By
(2025-01-07). Human Rights Groups Manufacture Consent For 'Regime Change" popularresistance.org In the words of the United Nations, "human rights" range from "the most fundamental—the right to life—to those that make life worth living, such as the rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty." These rights are supposed to be "inherent to us all." But this lofty ambition has become distorted, not only by the UN itself but by the whole of what Alfred de Zayas calls the "Human Rights Industry." | This industry, headed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), has multiple layers that include UN "expert groups" and "rapporteurs," regional commissions like (in the Western Hemisphere) the Inter-…
(2025-01-07). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Unions for 15,000 Ontario provincial education workers say they could strike or begin protests by January 9, while 3,000 Pratt and Whitney aircraft workers held a demonstration against the imposition of unpaid furlough days.
(2025-01-07). 10 Reasons to Consider Studying in America. thecanary.co For UK citizens pondering their future education, studying in the United States can open doors to countless opportunities. While the idea of crossing the Atlantic for higher education might seem daunting, the benefits often outweigh the challenges. Here are ten reasons why applying to US colleges could be the right decision for you: 1. World-Class […] | By
(2025-01-07). Video Surfaces of Syria's New Justice Minister Overseeing Executions of Women in 2015. defenddemocracy.press At the time, Shadi al-Waisi was enforcing Sharia law in areas controlled by al-Nusra Front, the al-Qaeda affiliate that was a predecessor to HTS by Dave DeCamp January 5, 2025 Videos have surfaced online of Syria's new justice minister, Shadi al-Waisi, overseeing the execution of two women in 2015 over charges of adultery and prostitution. …
(2025-01-07). ASEAN will be an irrelevant sideshow with all the action in BRICS. onlineopinion.com.au In 2025, Malaysia became the chair of ASEAN, taking over from the Lao PDR. At the same time, Malaysia becomes a partner country under the new tier below full membership in BRICs.
(2025-01-07). Will BOM bomb its forecasts and could AI do better? onlineopinion.com.au As we head into 2025 with Australia living up to its reputation of a land of huge weather contrasts, our farmers are not the only people wondering if our national weather forecaster, the Bureau of Meteorology, will get it right this year.
(2025-01-07). One Nation One Subscription — Steps to Join. ummid.com The Government of India has started online registration for One Nation One Subscription, popularly known as ONOS Scheme, through the official website onos.gov.in.
(2025-01-07). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-06). University of Sydney seeks to ban anti-genocide protests and all political dissent. wsws.org Management at the University of Sydney, historically a centre of political opposition to war and inequality, is moving to prohibit any form of political opposition on campus, particularly to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-06). Inequality Weekly 2024. inequality.org
(2025-01-06). Heard About Buy-Borrow-Die? Meet Buy-Hold for Decades-Sell. inequality.org
(2025-01-06). The Indians dividing MAGA. independent.co.ug 
To be sure, racism is not the only reason some Trump supporters oppose immigration COMMENT | SHASHI THAROOR | Perhaps it should not be surprising that India should feature so prominently in the "civil war" that has emerged within US President-elect Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement. Surprising or not, that is what is …
(2025-01-06). Kenya's High Court Delivers Blow To Neoliberal University Funding Model. popularresistance.org The Kenya High Court delivered a landmark ruling on December 20, 2024, that declared the new funding model for higher education unconstitutional. The case, brought before the court by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and other organizations including the National Student Caucus, challenged the legality and fairness of the new model launched last year. | In his ruling, Justice Mwita declared the new university funding model unconstitutional for several reasons. The high court noted that it violates Section 53 of the Universities Act by introducing policies that conflict with the law.
(2025-01-06). Unions Get Bigger In Texas. popularresistance.org Texas has long ranked at the top of the list for the best states to run a business and the worst for quality of life and working conditions. Almost one out of every five Texans does not have health insurance. We are the only state in the country that allows private-sector employers to opt out of providing workers' compensation. Despite having a $33 billion surplus to put toward improving life for all Texans, our state lawmakers instead chose to spend the most recent regular legislative session attacking workers' rights, immigrants, public schools, transgender people, voting access, and higher education.
(2025-01-06). American Historical Assoc. Votes Overwhelmingly to Support Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza. democracynow.org 
The American Historical Association, the oldest learned society in the United States, has adopted the "Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza," condemning Israel's "intentional effort to comprehensively destroy the Palestinian education system." We speak to Sherene Seikaly and Barbara Weinstein, two scholars who supported the resolution and helped push for the groundbreaking vote. Seikaly, a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, says, "This moment was one I never thought I would experience," hailing the resolution as an opportunity for historians t…
(2025-01-06). Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu. sanews.gov.za Special Official Funeral to honour SA's first democratic Education Minister Sibusiso Bengu | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late Professor Sibusiso Bengu, the first Minister of Education in democratic South Africa, will receive a Special Official Funeral Category 2. | Bengu passed away on 30 December 2024 at the age of 90. | President Ramaphosa has expressed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Professor, who served as South Africa's Ambassador to Germany from 1999 to 2003. | Bengu's Special Official Funeral Category 2 will be held at the University of Zululand in KwaZulu-Na…
(2025-01-06). Marco Rubio: From 'perfect little puppet' to most dangerous man alive. mronline.org 
Trump, who promises to be the "most pro-Israel president ever," has picked a cabinet replete with neoconservative, pro-war voices.
(2025-01-06). China imposes sanctions on U.S. defense contractors for selling arms to Taiwan. mronline.org 
China alleges that the U.S. approach to Taiwan is guided by "cold war zero sum mentality" which violates its own declared commitments to the "one-China policy" and agreements of non-interference in internal matters.
(2025-01-06). New Year's message of 2025 from the Federation for a Democratic China. onlineopinion.com.au The Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 marked the end of any prospects for top-down political reforms toward democratic constitutionalism under the CCP's rule.
(2025-01-06). The Gisèle Pelicot case: A catalyst for change in justice and society. mronline.org 
The trial over the decade-long abuse involving numerous men has shaken many, and requires us to demand societal and judicial change.
(2025-01-06). The scientific pain of climate change: Shifting narratives of acceptance and avoidance in climatology. mronline.org 
Any time we use to debunk the irrational ideological arguments of privileged people in privileged societies is time lost for serious exploration for how to respond to reality.
(2025-01-06). Who is Rupert Lowe? Elon Musk voices support for the MP as potential Reform UK leader. leftfootforward.org 'I have not met Rupert Lowe, but his statements online […] make a lot of sense'
(2025-01-06). The myth of the sustainable enterprise. onlineopinion.com.au The reality is that such organisations rarely exist, and those that do aren't sustainable.
(2025-01-06). One Nation One Subscription — Steps to Join. ummid.com The Government of India has started online registration for One Nation One Subscription, popularly known as ONOS Scheme, through the official website onos.gov.in.
(2025-01-06). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
In the words of the United Nations, "human rights" range from "the most fundamental—the right to life—to those that make life worth living, such as the rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty." These rights are supposed to be "inherent to us all." But this lofty ambition has become distorted, not only by the UN itself but by the whole of what Alfred de Zayas calls the "Human Rights Industry." | This industry, headed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), has multiple layers that include UN "expert groups" and "rapporteurs," regional commissions like (in the Western Hemisphere) the Inter-…
Over all, Washington has provided the regime with $310 billion in military and economic aid, which has been regularly adjusted for inflation, according to the Council on Foreign Relations, an American think tank.
As China grows and prospers many in the U.S. want us to believe that China will follow the same path that the U.S. itself pursued—global military aggression, the overthrow of numerous governments around the world and persecution of minorities at home. (A repost from February 2023.)…
The Wilmington, North Carolina, massacre of 1898, also called a coup, was not a spontaneous eruption of white supremacist violence, but instead came from the top leadership of the Democratic Party and was backed by the rich.
Several obituaries of Amiya Kumar Bagchi have appeared since his death on November 28, covering his remarkable achievements.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education Service Commission intends to support 91 new Seed Secondary Schools across the country, by recruiting for them 2,851 staff in the next one month. Each school will receive 31 staff and these will include two administrators (Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher), six non-teaching staff and 23 teaching staff for different …
Listen for the silences in the imperialist press. Last Saturday's New York Times included a story it billed online as "What to Know About Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis." The Times relayed some of the horrific suffering being inflicted on the people of Gaza. It reported that Israel's bombs have "turned [Gazan] cities into rubble-filled wastelands" and 
Equipment such as radiators and engines were sent to the Caribbean island to promote energy transition.
A study came out in December that made me cry.
Kieran Allen delves into the establishment spectacle of condemnation surrounding Luigi Mangione, who has gained folk hero status after allegedly assassinating Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Health Care. Allen explores the morally bankrupt world of private health insurance, where companies like United Health Care prioritize profit over people's lives on a daily basis, leading to thousands of preventable deaths.
Negotiations have also been influenced by India, which supports Mauritius due to shared cultural and historical ties.
Credit card defaults in the U.S. reached their highest level since the 2008 financial crash during the first nine months of 2024, according to figures compiled by BankRegData and cited in a recent Financial Times article.