(2023-01-16). BRICS' Future in a Changing World Order. infobrics.org In the face of the dynamic economic and financial shifts of the 2010s; the worldwide pandemic, and economic, social, and political disruptions caused by it; and most of all, the power rivalry amongst nations—including between some of the BRICS members, is there still room left for alignment of interests within the BRICS?>
(2023-01-16). BRICS Undermine Dollar Hegemony with Gold Purchases. infobrics.org Central banks have been accumulating the precious metal at a record rate…
(2023-01-15). (W.E.Talk)Solving Human-Elephant Conflict Worldwide. ecns.cn As human and elephant habitats increasingly overlap, conflict between the two species is becoming more and more fierce. This is not only a challenge faced by many countries where wild elephants live, but also a microcosm of the international conflict between biodiversity conservation and economic and social development.
(2023-01-15). Autoridades gubernamentales cubanas destacan labor de científicos en el país. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, destacó la labor de los científicos del país, con motivo de celebrarse hoy el Día de la Ciencia en la nación caribeña. Se sumaron al homenaje el primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, Esteban Lazo, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular entre otras autoridades gubernamentales.
(2023-01-15). El 71 por ciento de los peruanos desaprueba gestión de Dina Boluarte, según estudio. telesurtv.net El 88 por ciento rechazó la labor del Congreso, para un incremento de ocho puntos porcentuales con respecto a una encuesta realizada el mes anterior.
(2023-01-15). Papa Francisco agradece a pueblo de Cuba por su colaboración. telesurtv.net Francisco llamó a los cubanos a continuar trabajando con esperanza en pos de futuro mejor para ese país.
(2023-01-14). Tibet's GDP grows 3 pct in 2022. ecns.cn The gross domestic product (GDP) of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region is estimated at 216.5 billion yuan (about 32.2 billion U.S. dollars) for 2022, up about 3 percent from the previous year, said Yan Jinhai, chairman of the regional government.
(2023-01-14). Foreign trade growth set to continue. ecns.cn Against external headwinds such as cooling prospects for overseas demand and lingering geopolitical conflicts, China's foreign trade in goods is expected to keep expanding this year, according to experts and business executives on Friday.
(2023-01-14). Regulators draft plan to stabilize realty. ecns.cn China's financial regulators have drafted an action plan for improving the balance sheets of quality property developers in an effort to defuse financial risks to the real estate sector and assist the property market to form a virtuous cycle.
(2023-01-14). Cambodia forecasts 4.6 mln air passengers in 2023 after China's reopening: spokesman. ecns.cn Cambodia is expected to attract 4.6 million air passengers in 2023 after China's optimization of its pandemic control policies on Jan. 8, a spokesman said on Saturday.
(2023-01-14). Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy. orinocotribune.com By John Perry  ; Jan 10, 2023 | A review of the report Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy, edited by Sara Flounders for the Sanctions Kill campaign and Sanctions imposed without United Nations endorsement are illegal. That is why they could be legally imposed on South Africa by a resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1962, but are unlawful when imposed by one government, often with selected allies, against any other country, for whatever reason. Known correctly as…
(2023-01-14). Think Big Tech's Thousands of Layoffs Indicate a Coming Recession? Think Again. cepr.net Los Angeles Times See article on original site Amazon is laying off more than 18,000 workers. Salesforce is shedding 8,000, and Twitter has let go thousands more. While we should never minimize the difficulties of people facing an unexpected layoff, these announcements by major tech companies are not a large-scale tragedy for the American economy. …
(2023-01-14). 'World War 3 has already started' between US and Russia/China, argues French scholar. geopoliticaleconomy.com Prominent French intellectual Emmanuel Todd argues the Ukraine proxy war is the start of WWIII, and is "existential" for both Russia and the US "imperial system", which has restricted the sovereignty of Europe, making Brussels into Washington's "protectorate".
(2023-01-14). How AI technology affects global fashion industry. america.cgtn.com The AI market is forecasted to generate more than $63B by 2028 and contribute $15 trillion to the global economy. By the end of 2022, 30% of all retail sales were influenced by AI recommendations. But as the industry grows — so are calls …
(2023-01-14). President Maduro Announces 6 Lines of Work for 2023 in Annual Address to the Nation. orinocotribune.com 
On Thursday, January 12, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, in his Annual Address to the Nation, announced the six lines of work his government will implement in 2023. | The lines are: | 1- Consolidate economic growth, diversification of the economy and generation of wealth with equality. | The president stated that progress must be made in "healing the wounds" and "the inequalities that have been created as a result of the economic war and illegal sanctions." | 2- Expand protection and social security to all the Venezuelan people, especially the victims of the economic blockade. | Misiones and Grandes M…
(2023-01-14). Venezuela's Banking System Reports Growth in 2022. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, January 10, during the yearly closing of banks, the president of the Bank of Venezuela (BDV) and deputy minister of Digital Economy, Banking, Insurance, and Securities, Román Maniglia, reported positive indicators for the Venezuelan national banking system. The minister highlighted a growth of 366% for deposits with the national financial system during 2022. | The total deposits of the banking system grew to 46.539 billion bolívars, with an increase of 28.06% during the last month of 2022. | La banca creció en depósitos, créditos y bajó su morosidad. La banca pública en los primeros lugares de estos i…
(2023-01-14). Salvador Valdés Mesa recorrió centros de interés económico de Sancti Spíritus (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa, inició este viernes un recorrido por centros de interés económico de la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, en aras de conocer las potencialidades de los municipios para su desarrollo.
(2023-01-14). Chinese vice premier to attend WEF annual meeting, visit Switzerland. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 and visit Switzerland from Jan. 15 to 19 at the invitation of Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the WEF and the government of the Swiss Confederation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced here Friday.
(2023-01-14). How Sanctions Contributed to Venezuela's Economic Collapse. orinocotribune.com
(2023-01-14). Press Conference: Defend the African Community's Right to Economic Self-Determination. indybay.org What: Press Conference: Defend the African Community's Right to Economic Self-Determination, and Human and Civil Rights on this MLK Day! | When: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 10am | Where: Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles, 3742 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 | Who: African People's Education & Defense Fund and Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles | Black Star Industries and Uhuru Foods and Pies…
(2023-01-14). "The weapons help no one, it's just about economic interests"—SGP continues campaign for Berlin state election. wsws.org In its election campaign for the Berlin House of Representatives, the SGP is fighting for the construction of an international movement of workers and youth in opposition to the war policy of the ruling class.
(2023-01-14). Brazil's Return to CELAC Brings Winds of Change. orinocotribune.com By Anahí Arizmendi  ; Jan. 10, 2023 | Brazil has "fully and immediately" rejoined the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in the midst of a renewed interest in Latin America due to the energy and food crisis in the world. | After three years of Brazil's absence from the regional forum, the presidential victory of Lula da Silva, and that of Petro in Colombia, fuel expectations about the re-invigoration of the largest regional integration forum that is independent of the United States. | Re-launch of the environmental and economic agenda | The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States…
(2023-01-14). Trader Avraham Eisenberg Thought His $110M Crypto Score Was Legal: U.S. Government Handcuffs Him, Alleging Manipulation, Fraud. moguldom.com The U.S. government has filed federal charges against Avraham "Avi" Eisenberg, a self-described "applied game theorist" and cryptocurrency trader who was arrested in Puerto Rico on Dec. 26 for stealing $110 million in digital assets from Mango Markets, a Solana-based crypto exchange. Holders of Mango's native token, MNGO, can lend, borrow, swap, and use leverage …
(2023-01-14). Thursday 2/2: Essential: How the Pandemic Spurred A Radical New Phase in the Labor Movement with Author. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-01-14). Saturday 2/11: Get Your Ticket To Mars! 2nd Launch To Artists, Musicians,Poets & 1937 GM Flint Occupation. indybay.org Twitter Headquarters | 1355 Market St. | San Francisco…
(2023-01-14). Science Saturday: MayoComplete next-generation sequencing — Transforming comprehensive cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For patients facing a cancer journey, navigating diagnosis and treatment can be extremely daunting. Fear of the unknown is compounded by a confusing ocean of emerging information on discoveries and technological advancements. While each wave of progress brings about new types of treatment, including targeted and immune therapies linked to improved outcomes, the cancer's nuances must be understood for these pioneering treatments to work. Laboratory testing offers crucial information to help patients traverse the shifting…
(2023-01-14). Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Helix collaborate to provide comprehensive suite of laboratory services to biopharma customers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Laboratories, a leading reference laboratory, and Helix, the nation's leading population genomics and viral surveillance company, today announced a new strategic collaboration that will provide biopharma customers access to a comprehensive joint laboratory offering for research and development initiatives across the drug development lifecycle. The offering will include a full spectrum of testing capabilities that leverages both Helix's suite of next generation sequencing capabilities and Mayo Clinic Laboratories' portfolio of more than 3,800…
(2023-01-14). Celebrating international relationships, past, present and future. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was 100 years ago that Dr. Charles Mayo visited France and met with famed physicist Marie Curie, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize. That meeting helped to set the stage for her research collaboration with Mayo and the relationship between Mayo and France that continues today. Celebrating those past, present and future relationships was the reason for a news conference held at Mayo Clinic on Friday, Jan. 6. Ambassador of France to…
(2023-01-14). Las 3 del día: Lo que fue noticia este 13 de enero (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores del podcast "Las 3 del día". Este viernes 13 de enero de 2023 le damos un repaso a lo que acontece en Cuba y el resto del mundo. | Superintendencia del Banco Central de Cuba informa sobre procedimiento judicial ante Tribunal en Londres | Confirman hallazgo de exoplaneta casi del mismo diámetro que la Tierra por el telescopio James Webb | La Habana celebra el Día del Trabajador Eléctrico | Estas noticias se abordan aquí en "Las 3 del día", el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. En la voz de nuestros editores, periodistas y colaboradores escucha…
(2023-01-14). Brazil Coup & Labor, US CIA AFL-CIO Attack On Mexico Ford Workers, TWU Pres & MLK & ILWU10. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the Brazil Coup & Labor, The US CIA AFL-CIO Attack On Mexico Ford Workers, TWU President John Samuelson On SWA meltdown, MLK, Labor & The ILWU With Retired ILWU 10 Secretary Treasurer Clarence Thomas…
(2023-01-14). The Higher Education Labor Movement Runs Full Speed Ahead Into 2023. popularresistance.org At the end of 2022, workers in higher education had their eyes turned toward the weeks-long strikes at the University of California (UC) and The New School. These strikes were among the largest and longest that higher education in the U.S. has ever seen. In California, the striking unions represented about 48,000 workers. While the total number of striking faculty at The New School in New York was much smaller, they represented 87 percent of all teaching faculty at the university, showing the power of what a near-total shutdown of classes can do. | These strikes are part of a much bigger trend in the higher educa…
(2023-01-14). The Supreme Court Could Gut The Right To Strike. popularresistance.org The Supreme Court heard oral arguments January 10 in Glacier Northwest Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No. 174, a court case that labor advocates say threatens the right to strike. | "The ability to withhold your labor is the one powerful tool throughout the history of unionization that has ensured workers can improve their working conditions," Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien offered in a statement issued the same day. "This right is now on trial at the Supreme Court," O'Brien said, calling on the court to affirm the rulings of lower courts. Noel J. Francisco, the Jones Day…
(2023-01-14). HarperCollins Debut Authors Say They Won't Work With Strikebreaking Editors. truthout.org This story was originally published by Prism. Workers at the HarperCollins Union have been on strike for over two months, braving the fierce New York City winter and picketing outside the company's offices. Now, sources say their labor is being outsourced to temporary workers. While some authors are crossing the picket line and continuing to work with "scab" — or strikebreaking — editors… |
(2023-01-14). New Biden Policy Could Protect Migrant Worker Whistleblowers From Deportation. truthout.org Migrant workers and advocates on Friday applauded a Biden administration policy to help protect noncitizen employees who are victims or witnesses of labor rights violations "from threats of immigration-related retaliation from the exploitive employers." The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that noncitizens will be able to submit requests for temporary relief from deportation or… |
(2023-01-14). The Fun Way to Deal with the Debt Ceiling. cepr.net Like all good Keynesian economists, I'm a big fan of the platinum coin. The law explicitly allows the Treasury to print platinum coins in any denomination. That means it absolutely could deal with the debt ceiling by printing a platinum coin denominated for $1 trillion and selling it to the Fed. This would not count …
(2023-01-14). Tech firms, crypto companies, Goldman Sachs announce major layoffs. wsws.org The raising of interest rates by central banks, led by the US Federal Reserve, is the primary driver of of layoffs aimed at suppressing demands by workers for wage increases to combat inflation.
(2023-01-14). Democrat Barbara Lee Wants Millions of Gov Funds For Billionaire Fisher's A's Stadium. indybay.org Democratic Party politician Congresswomen Barbara Lee is supporting spending $182 million of US DOT funds for GAP A's billionaire owner John Fisher's stadium project. While thousands are homeless in Oakland, she wants to spend millions on Fisher's privately owned stadium project.
(2023-01-14). Allied Community And Co-operative Shared Services (ACCESS). popularresistance.org So basically, ACCESS is a shared services platform and it provides a collective of professional services that are aligned with co-ops, nonprofits and other social purpose organizations. And we just have been working on this for the last year and a half. And the kind of the backstory to ACCESS — I was approached by the ED at ACCA, the Alberta Community Cooperative Association, and I was asked if I would be interested in writing a grant. And I think I was a month into the job there, and I wasn't quite sure what I knew about co-ops and, you know, even writing a grant application at that level. But once I saw w…
(2023-01-14). ExxonMobil, Suppressing Science and Climate Change. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Villains often have the best tunes. In some cases, they also have the best evidence. The tendency in the latter is to suppress or distort that evidence if it is contrary to their interests. Exxon, now ExxonMobil, the world's largest oil and gas company, has revealed, much like tobacco companies of the past, that excellent research that might prove costly to profits is best suppressed. Destroying ecological systems and ravaging mother nature are secondary consider…
(2023-01-14). Why Won't the FDA Adopt a Truly Bold Playbook on Medication Abortion? truthout.org On January 3, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quietly made long-awaited changes to the regulations surrounding mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortion. Though the agency merely updated its website without even issuing a press release, the news was met with fanfare: "Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says"; "Abortion Pill Could Soon Become Much… |
(2023-01-14). What It Means for Hunger to Burn Through the Pentagon's Ranks. scheerpost.com 
Co-creator of the Costs of War Project and military spouse Andrea Mazzarino describes in all-too-devastating detail that a staggeringly over-funded military-industrial complex is, to use Eisenhower's phrasing, indeed stealing from "those who hunger and are not fed."
(2023-01-14). Pentagon backs Poland's plans for German, other tanks for Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish Press AgencyJanuary 14, 2023 Polish PM to meet with Germany's Scholz over tanks for Ukraine The Leopard 2 tanks that Warsaw wants to donate to Kyiv as part of a broader international coalition were purchased from Germany and require the German government's consent to be given to a non-Nato country. Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish …
(2023-01-14). Brasil: Democracia y ultraderecha. globalizacion.ca La democracia está intervenida por los dispositivos del neoliberalismo, de la derecha liberal se ha pasado a una ultraderecha neofascista que impone una presión política promoviendo un nuevo tipo de estado de excepción. | Todo esto es posible porque en los…
(2023-01-14). Sri Lankan government endorses arrest and detention of YouTuber. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) condemns the arrest of Sepal Amarasinghe, demands his immediate release and the abolition of the draconian laws used to detain him.
(2023-01-14). CPC's advancement of self-governance at grassroots level. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) has continued to advance its strict self-governance in all respects at the beginning of the new year.