(2024-01-05). Migration as Economic Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
Numbering an estimated 169 million, [1] international migrant laborers are generally regarded in mainstream economic circles as playing a substantial role in poverty alleviation and economic development in their home countries. This is accomplished, it is asserted, through remittances sent home by migrants, reaching an estimated $647 billion arriving in low- and moderate-income countries in 2022, a
(2024-01-05). Ghana's mineral wealth: A blessing or a curse? Examining the lithium mining lease agreement. peoplesdispatch.org In October, the Ghanaian government signed a lithium mining agreement with an Australian company and it has been widely rejected by broad sectors of society…
(2024-01-05). $8.5 trillion untaxed: The urgent call for a billionaire income tax. nationofchange.org Recent analysis reveals that America's wealthiest hold $8.5 trillion in untaxed assets, spotlighting the critical need for tax reform to address growing wealth inequality.
(2024-01-05). Tourism department thanks local travellers. sanews.gov.za Tourism department thanks local travellers | The Department of Tourism has thanked South Africans who have supported local establishments and boosted the tourism sector during the recent holiday period. | With the decrease in the fuel price that came into effect on 3 January 2024, the department has encouraged citizens to take a last-minute January break to mentally prepare for the year, while reducing stress and supporting physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. | "Our country has a wealth of diverse tourism and cultural offerings nestled in our small dorpies, townships and villages. This part of the domestic…
(2024-01-05). Museveni rallies speakers against politics of identity. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Speakers of Commonwealth countries to emphasize politics of interest for prosperity. Speaking at a Luncheon he organized for Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth countries at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the President said the huge population of Africa has for a long time been mismanaged …
(2024-01-05). Engaging China: A New Vision for a Western Global Debt Restructuring. counterpunch.org 
In the ever-evolving sphere of global finance, China's approach to debt relief and restructuring marks a clear departure from Western norms and introduces a nuanced strategy that deserves a closer examination. Western nations frequently express concerns over China's hesitance to engage in multilateral frameworks like the G20 Common Framework. This criticism may stem more from a misunderstanding than from China's actual disinterest. Assertions of China's financial dealings being opaque and a "barrier" to multilateral mechanisms often fail to acknowledge China's rise as the main creditor to developing nations. Its…
(2024-01-05). What Do Universities Owe Their Big Donors? Less Than You Might Think. counterpunch.org 
Exchanging gifts with family and friends can become fraught with contradictory emotions. Instead of gratitude, the recipients of expensive gifts may wind up feeling indebted to the givers. And the givers can have regrets too. The same kinds of complicated motivations and expectations can sour relations between big donors and the institutions they support. This
(2024-01-05). New York City educator speaks out against Gaza genocide. wsws.org An educator in New York City speaks about the Gaza genocide, the right-wing censorship by the city's Department of Education and the role of the working class in stopping the slaughter by the Zionist regime.
(2024-01-05). The working class, the fight against capitalist barbarism and the building of the World Party of Socialist Revolution , (Part Three). wsws.org Just as genocide is being openly adopted as an instrument of policy and mass death has been normalized in the ruling class response to the pandemic, fascistic and authoritarian movements are again part of the mainstream political landscape throughout the world.
(2024-01-05). "The system is rigged against the working class": US postal workers describe overwork, exhaustion caused by Amazon package delivery. wsws.org "Some of us started wearing diapers to work, since our Postmaster has pointed out that there are no bathroom breaks listed in the contract," one worker wrote. "We are working an 18-hour non-stop shift, and we are being forced to choose between eating and going to the bathroom."
(2024-01-05). Utah Bills Itself as "Family-Friendly" Even as Lawmakers Have Long Neglected Child Care. truthout.org For nearly a year, Melanie Call struggled to balance working from home full time with caring for her new baby. Her job as a project manager for a Salt Lake City health care staffing agency required spending hours in video meetings. If her son was awake, she would turn off her camera. When he woke from a nap while she was already occupied in a meeting, she would feel her guilt grow as she heard him… |
(2024-01-05). US: Imam shot dead outside mosque in Newark, New Jersey. ummid.com Hassan Sharif, Transportation Security Officer at Newark Liberty International Airport who was also working as Imam, was shot dead outside the local mosque where he was leading daily Muslim prayers.
(2024-01-05). SOEs playing big role in improving livelihoods. ecns.cn Serving as a strong force expanding the nation's global cooperation footprint in fields such as infrastructure, State-owned enterprises have also been working hard at home to improve livelihoods, boost rural vitalization and link remote areas.
(2024-01-04). SOEs playing big role in improving livelihoods. ecns.cn Serving as a strong force expanding the nation's global cooperation footprint in fields such as infrastructure, State-owned enterprises have also been working hard at home to improve livelihoods, boost rural vitalization and link remote areas.
(2024-01-05). Billionaire Bunker Bastards. counterpunch.org 
It's making the rounds on social media, references to something like 15 billionaires working on end of the world style bunkers. Considerable effort has been put into debunking some of these numbers, and it's difficult to find clear evidence of that many, but there is certainly some truth to where there is an intake and
(2024-01-05). Struggling to find home, US Army veterans live on streets. ummid.com For the first time in 12 years, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2023 data revealed an increase in homelessness among veterans, with a 7.4% increase between 2022 and 2023, leading to a situation where some of them are forced to live on streets.
(2024-01-05). Selected Articles: How Long Can Israel Defy the World? globalresearch.ca 
By As Israel takes out hospitals and civilian infrastructure, infectious diseases and famine threaten to kill many more people. Several Israeli soldiers have been reported …
(2024-01-05). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 91: As hunger and cold take their toll in Gaza, all eyes turn to Lebanon. mondoweiss.net 
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gives a speech on Friday as world fears escalation on the Lebanese front. Meanwhile, Israeli military and government officials fight over future plans for Gaza and an investigation into the events of October 7.