Water Crisis in Occupied West Bank In the eastern region of the occupied West Bank, the al-Auja spring has flowed for centuries, serving as one of the largest and oldest water sources in Palestine. However, Palestinian families relying on this spring for generations claim that Israeli settlers are effectively stealing their water, creating a crisis…
Reflections on the Year 2025If you are reading this article, it means you have successfully navigated the year 2025! Allow us to congratulate you - it has been another year filled with learned skills, initiated projects, and improved solutions. Hackaday readers have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a strong appetite for new challenges, so…
The Capture of Nicolas Maduro: An Illegal Action by the United States The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro constitutes an attack by the United States, which violates not only international law but also American political boundaries, asserts an analyst. This incident is part of a "new imperialist era" of the US, focused on oil…
Over $5.5 Billion in Cryptocurrencies Scheduled for Release More than $5.5 billion in cryptocurrencies are scheduled for release in January, with tokens such as ONDO, BGB, HYPE, and TRUMP holding the highest values. According to data tracker Tokenomist, January will see over $5.5 billion in tokens entering circulation. Almost $2.5 billion will be released through…
Conflicting Messages from Trump Administration on Control of Venezuela After President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. will "control" Venezuela, his top diplomat, Marco Rubio, insisted that the U.S. will not be in charge every day but will use an oil blockade to force political change. Kimberly Halkett from Al Jazeera reported on Rubio's comments.…
Innovation from a Vintage Casio Calculator Have you ever heard the phrase "the problem is the solution"? This concept seems to originate from the permaculture movement, but it can easily apply to the electronics domain as well. Let's consider the challenge faced by [shiura]: a Casio Mini CM-602 that became irreparable. The solution was a…
Crucial Meeting Following Maduro's Abduction The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, held a meeting with cabinet ministers following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro. Rodriguez expressed a willingness to cooperate with the United States, while Donald Trump warned of serious consequences if she does not comply. The meeting took place on January 5, 2026, amidst…
Control of Military Region Occurred on January 3, 2026Yemeni forces have taken control of the Command of the Second Military Region, located on the outskirts of Mukalla, the capital of Hadramout, from the Southern Transitional Council (STC), which is supported by the United Arab Emirates.Events in Yemen are rapidly escalating, leading to armed clashes between…
New Syrian Currency Aims to Revitalize the Economy The new banknotes have arrived at exchange houses in Syria, replacing those that featured the former leader, Bashar al-Assad, and his family. This move comes as the new government hopes to recover some of the lost value of the Syrian pound, which has been adversely affected by…
Fire Sparked by Activist Group A leftist activist group in Germany has claimed responsibility for a suspicious armed attack that left tens of thousands of households, as well as hospitals and businesses, without electricity in near-freezing temperatures. Vulkangruppe (Volcano Group) stated in a press release that the target of the action was not the power…