- Trump signs an executive order that gives the White House the power to bar US telecom companies from doing business with foreign companies. Trump targeted the Chinese company Huawei. [Link]
- Daniel Lazare breaks down the real consequences of the fake Russiagate conspiracy theory. [Link]
- Chelsea Manning has been held in contempt of court again and forced back into prison. Manning is refusing to testify in front of a grand jury. The judge said Manning would be fined if she continues to refuse to testify. [Link]
- The Trump Administration cancels all flights between the US and Venezuela. [Link]
- Nine people were killed in clashes between separatists and Indian soldiers in Kashmir. [Link]
- Kurdish leader Ocalan instructed imprisoned Kurdish political leaders to end their hunger strikes and the Syrian Kurds to respect Turkey’s sovereignty. Giorgio Cafiero examines why Turkey allowed Ocalan to meet with his lawyer for the first time in years. [Link]
- As the nuclear agreement falls apart, the hardliners in Iran look to take power from the more moderate government. [Link]
- Patrick Cockburn explains an event like the alleged sabotage of ships in a UAE port could trigger a conflict between the US and Iran. [Link]
- Trita Parsi argues John Bolton’s push for war with Iran could get him fired. [Link]
- Hisham al-Omeisy explains the Houthi withdraw from the ports in Hodeida may not be a step towards peace. [Link]
- Heavy fighting breaks out in Hodeida. [Link]
News Roundup 1/5/2026
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