Venezuela was a Surprise. What Could be Next?
CIPHER BRIEF EXPERT Q&A — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to appear in a U.S. courtroom on Monday for the first time since being brought to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. The brief hearing will formally begin what is expected to be a lengthy legal battle overContinue Reading
The 3 Keys to Understanding The Traitor’s Retro Coup in Venezuela
This weekend’s invasion was both a throwback to the last century and a new, uniquely Trumpenführerenführerian nightmare—one that’s just beginning.Continue Reading
Economic survival in Gaza decimated by Israeli counts on small initiatives
Gaza’s unemployment rate has reached 80 percent, among the highest in the world, according to the United Nations., Gaza’s unemployment rate has reached 80 percent, among the highest in the world, according to the United Nations. After more than two years of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, the daily unbearableContinue Reading
Ukraine’s top allies meet in Paris to push for Kyiv’s security guarantees
‘Coalition of the willing’ tries to lay groundwork for ceasefire and end to Russia’s nearly four-year war in Ukraine., The ‘coalition of the willing’ tries to lay groundwork for ceasefire and end to Russia’s nearly four-year war in Ukraine. Ukraine’s key allies are meeting in Paris to discuss security guaranteesContinue Reading
The Traitor Could Destroy NATO With This One Move, Danish PM Warns
President Traitor 47’s imperialist warpath may be about to destroy NATO. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned Monday that The Traitor was on course to uproot the 77-year-old defense alliance between the United States and its allies in Europe. “I believe one should take the American president seriously when heContinue Reading
Bolivia unions intensify protests over fuel subsidy cuts
Bolivia’s main labor union announced Monday that it was breaking off talks with the new government of center-right President Rodrigo Paz after he refused to back down on fuel subsidy cuts, and stepped up its protests in the streets. (AP Video shot by Carlos Guerrero) #bolivia #protest #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPressContinue Reading
US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians
The U.S. has taken the unprecedented step of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — a move that leading medical groups say would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases, Read MoreContinue Reading
Doctors, PAs, and Other Clinicians Unionize in Massachusetts
This is a MedPage Today story. More than 230 clinicians at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) in Massachusetts won their union election and have received certification through the state Department of Labor Relations. About half of the group’s members are physicians, including primary care doctors, psychiatrists, and hospitalists; members also includeContinue Reading
China’s five green economy challenges in 2026
China is still expanding its coal-fired power stations and depends on coal in its energy network…Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: No announcement of January 8 lockdown in Luzon due to Mayon Volcano unrest
Claim: A lockdown will be imposed on January 8, 2026, in several areas of the Philippines, including Metro Manila, Mimaropa, and Calabarzon, due to increasing unrest at Mayon Volcano. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page called “Nagkakaisang Pilipino TV Newsline” posted two similar videos of a pseudo-newscastContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Ex-DPWH undersecretary Cabral is dead, not spotted abroad
Claim: Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral is still alive and is currently abroad. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of this writing, the YouTube video making the claim has 103,000 views, 6,300 likes, and 756 comments. It was uploaded on aContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Marcos posts net trust rating of -3, contrary to claim
Claim: President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. did not receive a net trust rating of -3%, but a rating of 87%. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook and TikTok account named “Romeo TV” is spreading the claim in a reel that has garnered a combined engagement of more thanContinue Reading
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolts western Japan with aftershocks | REUTERS
Surveillance camera footage showed shaking across various cities in western Japan after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the Chugoku region. #earthquake #chugoku #japan #naturaldisaster #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReutersContinue Reading