(2024-01-18). Brest Customs, Beltamozhservice hand over humanitarian aid for children of Donbass. eng.belta.by "The entire Belarus is helping Donbass today. Various entities, public organizations – everyone is collecting humanitarian aid. Being a link, our foundation is trying to deliver and give it to those who need it right now," Aleksei Talai said.
(2024-01-18). US citizen Gonzalo Lira abandoned to die in Ukraine. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate cover the shocking death of Gonzalo Lira, a US citizen imprisoned by Ukraine's regime for criticizing Kiev's war effort, and the Biden administration's abject refusal to intervene on his family's behalf. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: …
(2024-01-18). Lavrov: U.S. policy of unrestrained NATO expansion provoked conflict in Ukraine. eng.belta.by The minister highlighted that Russia "decided not to put up with the use of the Kiev regime as a tool to create direct threats to its security".
(2024-01-18). Belarus, Kyrgyzstan work to resume Minsk-Bishkek air service. eng.belta.by The parties discussed bilateral cooperation, in particular, the resumption of air service between Bishkek and Minsk by a Belarusian or Kyrgyz air carrier.
(2024-01-18). Over 200 school students to participate in scientific forum in Minsk. eng.belta.by More than 200 high school students, teachers and educators from all regions of Belarus will take part in the conference. This will be the first time the forum will be held in this format.
(2024-01-18). Belarus' gross grain harvest at 7.665m tonnes in 2023. eng.belta.by "The gross harvest of grain and leguminous crops (weight after processing) amounted to 7.665 million tonnes. In the 2022 season it was 8.693 million tonnes. The largest grain harvest contributor (by storage weight) was Minsk Oblast (1.875 million tonnes).
(2024-01-18). Senators vote to table Sanders' resolution on Israel and Gaza. nationofchange.org While the issue continues to split Democrats, almost all Republicans voted against it and 17 senators missed the vote.
(2024-01-18). Russia's Lavrov rejects US proposal to resume nuclear arms talks. aljazeera.com The foreign minister also warned that Ukraine must end its push to join NATO before any peace discussions can proceed.
(2024-01-18). Inside The Fight To Save Philly's Chinatown From A New Arena. popularresistance.org Since the summer of 2022, the city of Philadelphia has seen a fierce battle over the home of their professional basketball team, the 76ers. Currently located at Wells Fargo Center on Philly's south side, economic power players have been shopping around a proposal for a new 18,000 seat arena called 76 Place, which would move NBA games to the city's bustling downtown core (known as Center City). With a billion-dollar price tag, 76 Place represents a partnership between team owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer and real estate mogul David Adelman, who have argued that the arena would create new jobs, raise tax reven…
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(2024-01-18). Inside the fight to save Philly's Chinatown from a new NBA arena. wagingnonviolence.org
(2024-01-18). Policía de Ecuador detiene a sospechosos de asesinato de fiscal. telesurtv.net El general César Augusto Zapata Correa precisó que durante el arresto incautaron un fusil, dos pistolas, alimentadoras y dos vehículos, así como diversos atuendos.
(2024-01-18). Bolivia y empresa china acuerdan construir planta de litio. telesurtv.net Este segundo convenio del país suramericano tendrá una capacidad inicial al año de 2.500 toneladas carbonato de litio.
(2024-01-18). Tribunal emite orden de arresto contra expresidente de Surinam. telesurtv.net Los llamados "asesinatos de diciembre" se cometieron la noche del 7 al 8 de diciembre de 1982.
(2024-01-18). The Criminalization of War: Gaza. globalresearch.ca The expansionist policies of the State of Israel including the annexation of the illegally occupied territories, not to mention the "Greater Israel" project of territorial extension are an integral part of the US-led military agenda in Middle East. The siege on Gaza and the Zionist Plan for the Middle East are related to the US-NATO military agenda.
(2024-01-17). 18 January, Athens: Free them All: Political Prisoners of Palestine and the Internationalist Struggle Against Imperialism. samidoun.net 
ATHENS, GREECE — Join us on Thursday, 18 January in Athens, Greece for a special panel on Palestinian political prisoners and the international struggle against imperialism, Zionism and Colonialism. Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, will speak on the panel with Fouad Baker, DFLP international relations officer, and Salah Hamouri, Palestinian lawyer and former political …
(2024-01-18). Entry of Middle Eastern Nations Into BRICS+: Important Economic and Geopolitical Takeaways. infobrics.org Five countries — Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Egypt entered BRICS as full members on Jan. 1, now referred to as BRICS+. The BRICS grouping was created in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, while South Africa joined BRICS in 2011…
(2024-01-18). Russia to Renew Chennai-Vladivostok Route. infobrics.org The maritime transport corridor from the port of Chennai to the port of Vladivostok functioned successfully in the Soviet era…
(2024-01-18). Nigeria and Russia Bolstering Ties, BRICS Membership on the Horizon. infobrics.org In an enlightening conversation with RT, Muda Yusuf, a distinguished Nigerian economist, shed light on the burgeoning ties between Nigeria, the continent's most populous nation, and Russia…
(2024-01-18). Zelensky refuses to give up on 'peace talks without Russia' fantasies. infobrics.org Who in their right mind thinks Moscow would even consider talking to someone with demands that effectively amount to its unconditional capitulation, let alone accept such a "peace deal", especially when the actual situation on the battlefield suggests a complete opposite?>
(2024-01-18). Will the Expanded BRICS Finally Dethrone the Dollar with Help from Crypto. infobrics.org The economies of the BRICS group, which until now has included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, already in 2023 accounted for 32% of the world's GDP – compared to 30% for the G7 countries. The bloc will yield even more influence in 2024, with the addition of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia…
(2024-01-18). A Closer Look at Coal Demand in the BRICS Economies>. infobrics.org In the realm of global energy dynamics, the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—stand as crucial players shaping the trajectory of coal demand…
(2024-01-18). France denies Russian claim of mercenaries in Ukraine. aljazeera.com Moscow said on Wednesday that its forces had carried out a strike on a building housing 'foreign fighters' in Kharkiv.
(2024-01-18). Zelensky Pushes Unrealistic 'Peace Formula' in Davos. news.antiwar.com In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his opposition to a ceasefire with Russia and pushed his "Peace Formula," which involves several unrealistic demands to end the war. Zelensky's plan requires a full Russian withdrawal from the territory it has captured since February 2022, Russia giving …
(2024-01-18). Biden Holds Tough Ukraine Aid Talks With US Congress Chiefs. latintimes.com Washington's vital military assistance for Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion has dried up.
(2024-01-18). Ukraine's harsh winter a memory but new Russian tactics sow destruction. aljazeera.com Ukraine's latest winter hardly resembles the cold season of 2022 beset by blackouts, but Russian attacks persist.
(2024-01-18). Putin slams 'pointless' meet as Zelensky presses West. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Ukraine's statehood could suffer an "irreparable blow" if the pattern of the conflict continued, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged political and business leaders facing conflict fatigue in the West to offer aid in Davos, Switzerland.
(2024-01-18). Ukraine envoy praises Cyprus support for sanctions on Russia. devdiscourse.com Cyprus is making an "extremely important" contribution in increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow, said Ukraine's ambassador to the east Mediterranean island, which was long in the spotlight for close business ties with Russia. Cyprus all but severed those ties when it followed its European Union partners in slapping sanctions on Moscow over the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-01-18). Why Ukraine's Cock-A-Hoop On Downing Two Russian Aircraft #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) In recent days, the Ukrainian military claims to have destroyed or irretrievably damaged two Russian aircraft over the contested ground of Zaporizhzhia oblast. | The role of …
(2024-01-18). New Zealand can learn from South Africa, The Gambia and others when it comes to international accountability. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Karen Scott, University of Canterbury In 2023, the world witnessed a sustained attack on the very foundations of the international legal order. Russia, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, continued its illegal invasion in Ukraine. Israel's response to the deadly October attack by Hamas exceeded its legitimate right to self-defence.
(2024-01-18). Key requirements for building Belarus' new remote Earth sensing satellite identified. eng.belta.by Figuratively speaking, it can be accomplished by taking a Russian platform and integrating Belarusian mission equipment with it. "It is not a problem. The problem is whether we need it or not, what the economic benefits will be, and who will pay for it," the Belarusian leader explained.
(2024-01-18). US Justifications for Bombing Yemen Are Pathetic: Lavrov. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov described the justifications put forth by the United States for bombing Yemen as "pathetic," comparing the actions to those in Libya in 2011. | RELATED: | "There is an outrage in what is now being done with regard to Yemen. Washington's exculpatory statements look very pathetic," he said. | Lavrov reminded the U.S. and the United Kingdom that "no one authorized the bombing of Yemen, j…
(2024-01-18). Union State of Belarus and Russia described as locomotive in Eurasian Economic Union. eng.belta.by The Union State is the locomotive of the EAEU. It sets the tone and the course for the further development of the Eurasian Economic Union across many areas, Sergey Lavrov noted.
(2024-01-18). Lukashenko describes Belarus-Russia allied relations as unmatched. eng.belta.by "Russia and Belarus are sovereign and independent states," Aleksandr Lukashenko said. "We proceed from this when making certain decisions. And as you can see, we have built the closest allied relations the world has ever known."
(2024-01-18). Lukashenko: All legislative innovations should stimulate Belarusian economy growth. eng.belta.by "The government said that the changes are necessary for legal harmonization of Belarus and Russia, that is, as part of the Union State program. However, the state interests must not be infringed upon during the unification process," the president highlighted.
(2024-01-18). Belarusian Lazouski wins 20km Individual at Russian Biathlon Cup. eng.belta.by Five Belarusian biathletes competed in the Men 20km Individual Race, which opened the competition program. Dzmitry Lazouski clocked the best time, making only one miss. Second place went to Nikita Porshnev. Eduard Latypov came third.
(2024-01-18). Sweden Prepares for 'War' With Russia: Russophobic Paranoia. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Who defends Ukraine? indybay.org Who is actually defending Ukraine? | We are informed punctually and in detail about Russian war crimes, military mishaps and dodgy private armies such as the Wagner Group. | On the other hand, we regularly read reports on how "heroically and resourcefully Ukrainians are defending their country". | youtu.be/WoP1i9ZzwOs | youtu.be/EWjMr3RZ8Ss | Ukraine is now a candidate for EU membership.
(2024-01-18). Ukraine closing colleges due to absence of students. infobrics.org The irresponsible mobilization measures are destroying Ukrainian youth and threatening the country's future.
(2024-01-18). "We meant it": US stresses there is no other military package for Ukraine. infobrics.org US does not know where 40,000 weapons sent to Ukraine ended up.
(2024-01-18). Expanding Protection Options? Flexible Approaches to Status for Displaced Syrians, Venezuelans, and Ukrainians. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Mexico, Moldova, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States of America, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: Migration Policy Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Flexible Approaches to Protection for Displaced Individuals Bring Benefits in Certain Circumstances but Must Not Replace Refugee Status | WASHINGTON, DC — Faced with displacement crises that have stretched asylum systems to their limits, countries increasingly are turning to alternatives to traditional ref…
(2024-01-18). Davos And The Melting World Economy. popularresistance.org The annual jamboree of the rich global elite called the World Economic Forum (WEF) is under way again in the luxury ski resort of Davos, Switzerland. Thousands will attend and many of the 'great and good' of political and corporate leaders have arrived in their private jets with huge entourages. The speakers include China's premier Li Qiang, the head of the EU, Ursula von de Leyen,‚Zelenskyy from Ukraine and many top business leaders. | The WEF aims to discuss the challenges facing humanity in 2024 and onwards. These challenges, however, are primarily seen from the point of view of global capi…
(2024-01-18). Ukraine's Air Defense Have Almost Collapsed. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). "We Meant It", No More Weapons: US Stresses There Is No Other Military Package for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-18). Mental trauma in a warzone: Why Ukraine needs therapists. aljazeera.com Mindset meets the Ukrainian therapists fighting to keep a population sane in a country at war.
(2024-01-18). Ukraine War Day #694: A Pilot From Rostov… awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2024-01-18). WEF, Ukraine agree to work towards country's digital transformation. devdiscourse.com The World Economic Forum and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on Thursday said they will work together for the country's digital transformation.
(2024-01-18). The division of the world. indybay.org The USA is responsible for what is happening in Ukraine with this provoked war, which is currently being overshadowed in the media by the Middle East conflict, just as it has determined developments in Europe for more than a hundred years…It is becoming apparent that Germany is being systematically destabilized and ruined.