(2022-01-18). Saudi fighter jets bomb Yemeni parliament building in Sanaa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Media sources reported that Saudi fighters bombed the Yemeni parliament building and a military academy in Sanaa early Tuesday morning.
(2022-01-18). Israel Knocks Out Simulated Iranian Missile Using Arrow-3 Interceptor. sputniknews.com The Arrow-3 is one of several missile and drone defence systems in Israel's arsenal, and is meant to counter threats including long-range ballistic and cruise missiles. Unlike the Iron Dome air defence system — which has seen plenty of testing against simple Hamas rockets, the Arrow-3's capabilities have yet to be proven in a real-life conflict.
(2022-01-18). Iran-Russia, closer than ever. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — According to the Russian state TV, President Vladimir Putin will receive his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in the coming week.
(2022-01-18). Iran absolutely right to ask for guarantees in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Stating that some people don't want to learn lessons from the failed maximum pressure policy, the Russian diplomat said that Iranians are absolutely right when they ask for guarantees in Vienna talks.
(2022-01-18). Rand Paul Unsubscribes From DirecTV After It Drops Conservative Broadcaster. sputniknews.com Since the 2020 election, many GOPs and conservative activists have complained that media platforms intend to silence their voices following the social media ban of ex-President Donald Trump. Later allegations claimed that Twitter along with other major platforms has increasingly blocked conservative content, using policy violations as a pretext.
(2022-01-18). Crude hits 7-year high on low supply. rt.com 
Rising tensions in the Middle East adding to fuel supply worries | Oil prices surged more than $1 on Tuesday, reaching their highest levels since October 2014, amid hostilities in the United Arab Emirates. | Global benchmark Brent crude futures jumped $1.37, or 1.6%, to $87.85 a barrel by 7: 38 GMT. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose even more — by $1.71, or 2%, reaching $85.53 a barrel. | The oil market was reacting to news from the United Arab Emirates after reported attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement, sparking fears of supply disruptions. The Houthi group reportedly launched d…
(2022-01-18). Pro-Israel Canadians Pressure Ottawa over Iran. dissidentvoice.org 
Those Canadians who take their political cues from Israel are obsessively stoking conflict with Iran. In a clear example, former CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre Avi Benlolo has published a half dozen National Post columns critical of that country over the past year. In a recent article headlined "As the Doomsday Clock closes …
(2022-01-18). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, January 18.
(2022-01-18). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2022-01-18). Que suba el telón y se inicie el Jazz Plaza 2022. cubadebate.cu En las calles de La Habana vuelve a sentirse el jazz, como parte intrínseca de una ciudad que vive con y por la música. Como cada enero, la capital se convierte en la plaza ideal para un evento que consta con prestigio consolidado dentro del circuito de festivales que ponderan este género musical. El Jazz Plaza no decepciona y esa afirmación va más allá de la calidad artística de los instrumentistas, orquestas y agrupaciones, o el exquisito programa de presentaciones, ideado para satisfacer las exigencias del público jazzista.
(2022-01-18). Rapidez y sensibilidad: Premisas vitales para atender bien a los barrios. cubadebate.cu "Esto llegó para quedarse, pero no precisamente de la misma manera", expresó este lunes, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, el Primer Ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, en un análisis sobre las acciones de transformación que se han hecho y harán en las comunidades de Cuba.
(2022-01-18). Economía china registra crecimiento más alto en una década. cubadebate.cu La expansión anual de 8.1% superó los pronósticos, pero la Oficina Nacional de Estadística advirtió que "la economía local enfrenta la triple presión de la contracción en la demanda, el choque en el abastecimiento y la baja en las expectativas". En el cuarto trimestre, el producto interno bruto (PIB) de China registró un crecimiento interanual de 4%.
(2022-01-18). El deber de cuidarnos todos ante el elevado riesgo de contagio. cubadebate.cu Ni siquiera los niveles de vacunación que hemos alcanzado —que indiscutiblemente nos ponen en mejores condiciones para enfrentar este nuevo momento de la epidemia—, pueden hacer pensar a nadie que estamos completamente a salvo. Debido a la alta transmisibilidad de la variante ómicron es previsible que en los próximos días persista el aumento de casos.
(2022-01-18). La pandemia actual: Lo que se dice y no se dice sobre ella. cubadebate.cu La pandemia ocupa casi todo el espacio mediático hoy en la mayoría de los países de renta superior. Y a través de tal espacio se puede ver lo que se está diciendo y, más importante, lo que no se está diciendo sobre la pandemia en los establishments político-mediáticos en la mayoría de tales países. Y las conclusiones que derivan de la realidad que les rodea son muy preocupantes. Veamos ejemplos de ello.
(2022-01-18). øCómo se paga el combustible? cubadebate.cu En una nota publicada por la corporación tres días después de nuestro anterior reportaje, concluían estar "en disposición de colaborar, aportar y esclarecer los detalles relacionados, en función de hacer más clara y completa la información de referencia". Paradójicamente, en los servicentros visitados, los administradores y cajeros no ofrecieron información a Cubadebate, alegando que no estaban autorizados a hablar con la prensa.
(2022-01-18). Las 3 del día: Declaraciones de Fraccari sobre la contratación de jugadores cubanos en el exterior (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Las 3 del día dedica otra entrega a temas beisboleros, a apenas unas jornadas de que inicie la 61 Serie Nacional en todo el país. La temporada que comenzará el 23 de enero tendrá la misma estructura que la anterior. En este podcast contamos con declaraciones del federativo italiano Fraccari sobre la contratación de jugadores cubanos en el exterior.
(2022-01-18). Caribbean is Region With Most Per Capita Visits to OrinocoTribune.com. orinocotribune.com Caracas, January 17, 2022 (OrinocoTribune.com)—Last November, Orinoco Tribune celebrated its third anniversary ranked among the top independent media outlets according to the Alexa.com ranking service. Currently, Orinoco Tribune is ranked at position 214 in Venezuela, at the 36K level globally, and at the 86K level in the US. | A few days ago, the Orinoco Tribune team carried out a statistical analysis of the geographic origins of traffic to our website, using data provided by WordPress over the last 12 months. The discovery that struck our team most was that Caribbean countries brought the greatest number…
(2022-01-17). Iran Official Proposes Formation Of Countries' Union Against Sanctions. popularresistance.org All, with consolidation, should stand against the US sanctions and plots, Rezaei said in a meeting with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, according to the IRNA Saturday report. | In his remarks, Rezaei said that the Iranian nation and government pay special respect to Nicaragua's resistance against excessive demands. | He went on to stress that the resistant countries should make further efforts to expand their relations and friendship because the bullying powers, particularly the United States, are after preventing nations' development and cooperation. | Further, he noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran has…
(2022-01-17). Implementing Iran-China deal not to depend on Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Chairman of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that the implementation of a 25-year deal between Iran and China does not depend on the outcome of the Vienna talks.
(2022-01-17). Iran not playing with time in Vienna talks: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that "If the parties can resume their commitments under the Iran nuclear deal, Iran will also return to commitments based on the agreement."
(2022-01-17). Iran oil passes through Suez canal despite US sanctions: SCA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said that despite US sanctions, the Iranian oil passes through the canal.
(2022-01-17). Iranian, Russian FMs discuss Vienna talks, Raeisi's visit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in a telephone conversation on Monday discussed Vienna talks and the upcoming Raeisi's visit to Moscow.
(2022-01-17). Who is Biden's unblinking chief negotiator on Russia & Ukraine? rt.com 
Wendy Sherman has helped Democratic presidents negotiate now-failed deals with North Korea and Iran | Veteran US diplomat Wendy Sherman is the woman conveying Washington's messages about NATO expansion in Europe to Moscow — but the 'hard-nosed' negotiator was previously involved in sealing security deals with Pyongyang and Tehran. | Neither the Clinton-era Framework Agreement with North Korea nor the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) acted as the enduring restraints on nuclear proliferation that they were meant to be. | Who is Wendy Sherman? | The 72-year-old diplomat heading the US de…
(2022-01-17). Conversations with Sudanese Activists on the Sudan Coup. towardfreedom.org Cairo-based Pan-Africanist researcher Kribsoo Diallo conducted interviews with Sudanese activists based in Khartoum. This represents part 2 of a two-part series on the Sudan coup.
(2022-01-17). Podcast Ep 49: How UK activists closed an Israeli arms factory for good. electronicintifada.net We talk with Palestine Action members who did it.
(2022-01-17). Damning imperialism: Marx's writing on China. mronline.org 
Working for the 'New York Daily Tribune', Marx excoriated the British empire's opium trade that brought China under its influence with a staggering human cost, writes NICK MATTHEWS.
(2022-01-17). 'Drone attack' kills three at Abu Dhabi airport. rt.com 
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the strike | Three people were killed and six wounded in an apparent drone attack on Abu Dhabi on Monday, UAE police have said. Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a strike "deep" in Emirati territory. | Three fuel trucks exploded in the industrial Mussafah area near storage facilities used by oil firm ADNOC, after which a "minor fire" broke out at a construction site at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the Emirati WAM news agency reported, citing police. | Preliminary investigation suggests that the blast and the fire were caused by a drone attack. | Poli…
(2022-01-17). Iraq has no alternative for Iran's gas imports: minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iraqi Electricity Minister Majid Mahdi Hantoush said that as Iran's gas supply to Iraq has declined, Iraq has faced severe gas shortages, which has led Iraqis to seek to reach a new deal with Iran.
(2022-01-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, January 17.
(2022-01-17). Asiatic cheetah Homino spotted in Bafgh for 1st time in years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — The director-general of the Environment Department of Yazd Province in southeast Iran said a male Asiatic cheetah called "Homino" was spotted for the first time in 6 years in Ariz Wildlife Sanctuary in Bafgh County.
(2022-01-17). Inauguration ceremony of nanotechnology exhibition in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — A nanotechnology exhibition kicked off in Tehran in the presence of Vice-President for Science and Technology and Head of National Elites Foundation Sorena Sattari, at Tehran International Fairground on Monday.
(2022-01-17). Number of killed in earthquake in Afghanistan rises to 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan killing dozens of people, media have reported.
(2022-01-17). Bagheri Kani holds meeting with EU, E3 envoys in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — Iran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani met and held talks with the representatives of European Union (EU) and three European countries in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Monday.
(2022-01-17). Iran-China ties to be at positive level during Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA)— Dr. Alagoz says Iran-China ties will be at a positive level during the Raeisi Administration because Iran's foreign policy has endorsed further relations with China and the neighbors on the axis of its "Look to the East" view.
(2022-01-17). Irán culpa a Israel y EE.UU. de prolongar conflicto en Siria. telesurtv.net El canciller iraní criticó la presencia de tropas estadounidenses en territorios sirios y los constantes ataques israelíes.
(2022-01-17). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2022-01-17). 'China firmly opposes US sanctions against Iran'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) — China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions against Iran, political manipulation on human rights and other issues, and gross interference in the internal affairs of Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
(2022-01-17). Covid-19 daily deaths in Iran drop to 20 despite cold winter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA)— The daily death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic in Iran has fallen to 20 for the first time after nearly two years since the outbreak of the contagious disease in the country.
(2022-01-17). Servicio de Paquetería Internacional: øPor dónde le entra el agua al envío? (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Milena cree que "ya estamos en las mismas" al referirse a las entregas de la paquetería internacional "se le prestó mucha atención y prioridad en un momento determinado, pero ahora no sucede nada". Desde septiembre del 2021 unos familiares en Canadá le mandaron un paquete con artículos para su hijo que en aquel momento no había nacido.
(2022-01-17). Casi 80 años después, descubren quién reveló a los nazis el escondite de Ana Frank. cubadebate.cu Un equipo internacional de investigadores ha llevado a cabo pesquisas desde hace seis años en un intento de descubrir la identidad de la persona que traicionó a Ana Frank revelando a la Gestapo la dirección de su refugio en àÅmsterdam. Los investigadores identificaron como principal sospechoso a una figura relativamente desconocida.
(2022-01-17). La vacunación de refuerzo y la presión sobre el sistema inmune. cubadebate.cu No debes buscar vacunarte tan pronto. La respuesta inmune lleva sus tiempos, en esta ciencia más no es mejor, como en muchas otras cosas. Las vacunas llevan sus dosis y sus tiempos de separación entre una y la otra, y las dosis de refuerzo después de un esquema completo no tienden a ponerse tan frecuentemente, por el hecho de que, en general, no hace falta.
(2022-01-17). Cuba shows an alternative to Big Pharma hegemony through global solidarity. greenleft.org.au Cuba puts people before profits — showing the world an alternative to the monopolistic practices of Big Pharma. It promotes a public health system, state-funded research and shows global solidarity through tech transfer and vaccine delivery to developing countries, writes Richa Chintan.
(2022-01-17). Robert Lewandowski gana premio The Best al mejor futbolista del 2021. cubadebate.cu Robert Lewandowski reedita su dominio mundial y gana el Premio The Best FIFA 2021 al mejor jugador del año pasado, como ya hizo en la edición de 2020. Lo que el delantero polaco del Bayern de Múnich no pudo lograr por un puñado de votos en el Balón de Oro, derrotar a Leo Messi, se convierte en realidad en este galardón histórico.
(2022-01-17). US imposes travel bans on Cuban officials. greenleft.org.au The United States barred eight Cuban government officials from entering the country this month, accusing them of being implicated in the alleged repression of peaceful protests in July last year, reports Ian Ellis-Jones.
(2022-01-17). Cuba se solidariza con Tonga tras erupción de volcán y tsunami. telesurtv.net "Nuestra solidaridad al pueblo y gobierno tonganos, así como deseos de pronta recuperación", externó el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores.
(2022-01-17). Tornado destruye viviendas y deja varios heridos en la Florida. cubadebate.cu Un tornado tocó tierra en Fort Myers, al suroeste de Florida, con lo cual se emitió alerta para Miami-Dade y Broward. Hasta el momento se reportan heridos menores y alrededor de 16,000 clientes en el suroeste de Florida se han quedado sin electricidad.
(2022-01-17). Enduring stain: Guantánamo military prison turns 20. greenleft.org.au The first prisoners of the "War on Terror" — declared by US president George W Bush — began arriving at Camp X-Ray prison at the US naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, on January 11, 2002, writes Binoy Kampmark.
(2022-01-17). Servicio de Paquetería Internacional: øPor dónde le entra el agua al envío? (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Milena cree que "ya estamos en las mismas" al referirse a las entregas de la paquetería internacional "se le prestó mucha atención y prioridad en un momento determinado, pero ahora no sucede nada". Desde septiembre del 2021 unos familiares en Canadá le mandaron un paquete con artículos para su hijo que en aquel momento no había nacido.
(2022-01-17). President Maduro Demands End to Fuel Mafias at Gas Stations. orinocotribune.com 
This Saturday, January 15, during his annual address to the nation, Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro demanded that the appropriate authorities put an end to the mafias that exert influence over the distribution of fuel. | From the National Assembly headquarters, the Venezuelan president asked for support from the attorney general of the republic to enact justice and put an end to corruption in the domestic fuel market. | "This is shameful and has to end," President Maduro said, "the mafia management of the sale and distribution of fuel in this country. Enough of these nauseating mafias. We must unmask them, a…
(2022-01-17). Venezuela realiza despliegue militar en frontera con Colombia. telesurtv.net El Ceofanb subrayó que luchará contra los grupos Tancol en cualquiera de sus formas.