(2025-01-28). Creative Ways to Make Your Home Work for You. moguldom.com As property values rise, homeowners are discovering innovative ways to maximize the benefits of their homes. From creating functional spaces to unlocking financial opportunities, there's a lot your home can offer beyond comfort and shelter. For those looking to fund these transformations, options like a HELOC or Home Equity Line of Credit can provide the …
(2025-01-28). African Union urges Trump to revisit US exit from WHO. independent.co.ug 
Trump cited dissatisfaction over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the inequality of contributions ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The African Union on Jan.22 urged new U.S. President Donald Trump to revisit his decision to withdraw Washington from the World Health Organisation. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said that as a …
(2025-01-28). The repression of the pro-Palestine movement at Birmingham University should be a national scandal. thecanary.co Expressing ourselves freely is a basic human right, and freedom of speech is an important part of this expression. Nowhere is it more important than in universities, where ideas need to be challenged, new perspectives developed, and independent thinking among students and staff should be the norm. Although the Equality Act is already in place …
(2025-01-28). Chinese scientists uncover plant's microbial discrimination mechanism. tvbrics.com 
This research lays a foundation for revolutionising agricultural practices…
(2025-01-28). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Sparks Alarm and Confusion. truthout.org Calling a federal grant and loan funding freeze announced by the Trump administration "a massive, massive overreach," U.S. Sen. Patty Murray was among those expressing fury on Tuesday over a move that could have far-reaching implications for millions of Americans who rely on federal food assistance and education and healthcare programs, among other necessities. "We are talking about our small… |
(2025-01-28). Russian FM denounces UNESCO's involvement in information warfare. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed on Tuesday that authorities of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are becoming accomplices in the "information warfare against the truth" by not fulfilling the mandate on the situation of Russian journalists.
(2025-01-28). WHO begs for money from the public after Trump's announcement to withdraw the US. expose-news.com The World Health Organisation is facing a $706 million shortfall in contributions after the US withdrawal initiated by President Donald Trump. Maria van Kerkhove has started an online fundraiser asking for donations …
(2025-01-28). Should wine carry a cancer warning? onlineopinion.com.au When relative risks are inflated and absolute risks ignored, the result is not informed consent but unnecessary anxiety. Let's not lose sight of moderation-in drinking and in public health messaging.
(2025-01-28). Biden to Blinken: how I will screw Trump. onlineopinion.com.au Joe Biden still has some embarrassments to experience as he reconciles himself to the loss of office.
(2025-01-28). WHO begs for money from the public after Trump's announcement to withdraw the US. expose-news.com The World Health Organisation is facing a $706 million shortfall in contributions after the US withdrawal initiated by President Donald Trump. Maria van Kerkhove has started an online fundraiser asking for donations …
(2025-01-28). Smart Ways to Boost Followers Quickly. moguldom.com Maintaining a strong presence on social media in today's digital sector is crucial for individuals, brands, and companies aiming to succeed online. However, attaining swift growth involves more than sharing content; it necessitates a strategic method that mixes creativity, regularity, and engagement with your audience. This article examines effective techniques for rapidly increasing your social …
(2025-01-27). South Africa outlines G20 Presidency plans at WEF. sanews.gov.za South Africa outlines G20 Presidency plans at WEF | As the world convened in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting recently, South Africa presented its vision for the G20 Presidency this year — outlining a path towards a more equitable and sustainable future. | | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who addressed the country through his weekly Presidential newsletter on Monday. | | South Africa's theme for the Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency is Solidary, Equality, Sustainable Development. | | "We made the point that it is in the interests of all countries, large and small, wealthy…
(2025-01-27). Elon Musk is Accidentally Helping to Raise Thousands for Progressive Causes in the UK. bylinetimes.com 
Activists say they have "tricked" Elon Musk into helping to raise thousands of pounds for causes he hates, in a new online campaign. | The People vs Elon campaign, launched on Sunday morning, collects micro-donations for UK organisations campaigning for immigrants, anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ rights, every time Elon Musk tweets. | Each time Donald Trump's efficiency tsar Musk posts on X, people who have pledged to donate give money to progressive causes. | It comes days after the world's richest man performed what was widely recognised as a Nazi salute at Donald Trump's inauguration. | With Musk's posting freque…
(2025-01-27). Israeli MKs push draft bill for settlers to buy Palestinian land. newarab.com 
The The "Elimination of the Discrimination in the Purchase of Real Estate in Judea and Samaria" bill, previously proposed by Bezalel Smotrich, was introduced by Moshe Solomon of the
(2025-01-27). Trump-Appointed Labor Secretary Halts Anti-Discrimination Enforcement. truthout.org Donald Trump's Acting Labor Secretary Vincent Micone issued an order on Friday directing the Department of Labor (DOL) staff to "immediately cease and desist" enforcing government contractors' adherence to anti-discrimination laws and affirmative action initiatives. Micone's order directed the agency to cease all activities under Executive Order 11246, which President Trump revoked earlier… |
(2025-01-27). Trump's Education Agenda For Teachers. popularresistance.org "Getting critical race theory out of our schools is not just a matter of values, it's also a matter of national survival," Donald Trump railed at a rally in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. "We have no choice, the fate of any nation ultimately depends upon the willingness of its citizens to lay down — and they must do this — lay down their very lives to defend their country." | This is more than political theater — it's a clarion call to enforce, by any means necessary, what can only be called "post-truth schooling," a system where ideological conformity replace inquiry and objecti…
(2025-01-27). Egypt: Declining Funding Undermines Education. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Egyptian teacher instructs students on the first day of the academic year at Orman school, in Cairo, Egypt, September 22, 2024. | © 2024 Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters | (Beirut) — Egyptian authorities have severely undermined the right to education in recent years by failing to allocate sufficient budgetary resources, Human Rights Watch said today. The government has reduced the national budget for education in real terms and as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and expenditure, further exacerbating a crisis of poor-quality education, a shortage of adequately tra…
(2025-01-27). Israel's war on Palestinian education is about erasing identity. newarab.com 
In September 2024, the EU Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee gave preliminary approval to the
(2025-01-27). Christian Nationalist at the Pentagon: Pete Hegseth's Calvinist Sect Embraces Confederacy, Crusades. democracynow.org 
The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary by just one vote. Hegseth has "very clear" ties to extreme Christian nationalism, as well as a history of alleged sexual assault and abuse. Logan Davis, a reporter in Denver, Colorado, who grew up in the same classical Christian educational movement that Hegseth is raising his family in, explains the problematic ideology that shapes it. Hegseth has endorsed leaders in the community and their beliefs that the church possesses supremacy over worldly affairs, antebellum slavery was a "beneficent American i…
(2025-01-27). NZ-Kiribati fallout: Maamau govt minister says 'impacts to be felt by the people'. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Bulletin editor/presenter Kiribati President Taneti Maamau was unable to meet New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters because he had "a pre-planned and significant historical event", a Cabinet minister in Kiribati says. Alexander Teabo, Education Minister in Maamau's government, told RNZ Pacific that "it is important for the truth to be…
(2025-01-27). Matric results queries should be directed to SACAI, says Umalusi. sanews.gov.za Matric results queries should be directed to SACAI, says Umalusi | Umalusi has advised learners and parents to direct their queries regarding the assessment outcomes of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam to the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI). | | These queries include concerns relating to the costs of and timeliness for viewing, re-marking or re-checking of examination scripts, re-writing of examinations and other NSC exam-related processes. | Umalusi is the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa. It is responsible for ensu…
(2025-01-27). Two Netanyahu supporters convicted of harassing key trial witnesses. haaretz.com In a plea bargain, two Netanyahu supporters were convicted of online harrasment of prosecution witnesses in the prime minister's corruption trial, receiving suspended sentences and fines. His testimony will resume Monday…
(2025-01-27). UN experts decry arrest of Electronic Intifada co-founder. newarab.com 
UN human rights experts and activists condemned on Sunday the arrest of Abunimah, the executive director of online pro-Palestinian publication
(2025-01-27). Swiss Police Arrest, Deport Palestinian American Journalist Ali Abunimah. truthout.org Swiss authorities have arrested and deported prominent Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah, executive director of online publication The Electronic Intifada, ahead of a speech he was slated to give in Zurich over the weekend, the publication has reported. The Electronic Intifada said that Abunimah was questioned by police for an hour at the Zurich airport on Friday before being… |
(2025-01-27). The Elon Musk Online Outriders Hoping to Take Control of UK Politics and Oust Keir Starmer. bylinetimes.com 
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries…
Within days of his return to office, President Donald Trump unleashed a chilling display of authoritarianism, providing a stark reminder of the specter haunting the United States: the specter of fascism. As reported in the New York Times, his actions underscored a vision of governance steeped in cruelty and unchecked power. With the stroke of a pen, Trump pardoned 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6th insurrection, dismantled environmental protections, opened Alaska's wilderness to expanded oil and gas drilling, terminated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, and signed…
With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, advocates for peace, social justice, racial and economic equality, fair immigration policies, climate renewal, trans rights, and other movements for change are bracing for hard times. The new administration will be doggedly opposed to so many of the values we hold dear, as well as 
As President Trump takes office, one of his first agenda items is to slash taxes on corporations and the rich. The results will be more inequality and less revenue for the programs Americans rely on. The good news? States can make their own tax codes more equitable. And everyday people can help. In our state,