(2026-01-08). Harrowing testimonies of sexual assault in Sudan brought to light. aljazeera.com In exclusive testimonies to Al Jazeera, survivors describe rape carried out by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces.
(2026-01-08). Myanmar: Critical Hearings in Rohingya Genocide Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Rohingya walk through rice fields after fleeing across the border from Myanmar to Bangladesh near Teknaf, September 1, 2017. | © 2017 AP Photo/Bernat Armangue | (The Hague) — International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearings in the Myanmar genocide case highlight the need for justice for the ethnic Rohingya, Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK, Global Justice Center, Human Rights Watch, Refugee Women for Peace and Justice, and Women's Peace Network said today. Hearings on the merits of the case begin on January 12, 2026.In August 2017, Myanmar security forces began a sweeping campai…
(2026-01-08). The USA Today: a Derangement Threatening the World. counterpunch.org 
Hong Kong. People around the world walked into 2026 carrying a fragile hope that this year would be better than 2025 and 2024, years defined by the horrific genocide in Gaza. After two years marked by genocide, the collapse of moral restraint, and the reckless shredding of international law, there was a quiet desire to believe that
(2026-01-08). EDITORIAL: Gangsters, genocide and gagging dissent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-08). Bringing Gaza Home to Middle America's Flyover Country. worldbeyondwar.org 
Our hope at trial is that our fellow citizens and neighbors will be as abhorred by what Gazans have suffered as we are and decide it's time to stand and be counted; that blocking the entrance to a Senator's office is a minimal response to a genocide. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-08). African American Museum in Philadelphia unveils plans for MLK weekend. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The African American Museum in Philadelphia is preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a long weekend of activities and reduced admission cost. | "The theme for this weekend is radical peace, which honors Dr. King's legacy of non-violence," said AAMP President and CEO Ashley Jordan. | On Saturday, Jan. 17, the museum will host a brunch with a plant-based menu followed by a screening of the 2014 film "Selma," a drama by Ava DuVernay about the 1965 voting rights marches…
(2026-01-08). Iran: Authorities' Renewed Cycle of Protest Bloodshed. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Pictures of 28 people killed by Iranian security forces between December 31, 2025 and January 3, 2026 during crackdowns against protesters in Iran. | © Amnesty International…
(2026-01-08). Arrest of Ugandan Activist Ahead of Elections Spells Trouble. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ugandan human rights activist and executive director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Sarah Bireete, stands in the dock at the Chief Magistrates' court in Kampala, Uganda, January 2, 2026. | © 2026 Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters…
(2026-01-08). Houthi Detentions Halting Aid in Crisis-Hit Yemen. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A police patrol vehicle outside the United Nations compound in Sanaa, Yemen, following reports of UN staff being detained by the Houthis, October 29, 2025. | © 2025 Khaled Abdullah/Reuters…
(2026-01-08). Trump Withdraws US From Dozens of International Treaties and Organizations. truthout.org President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew the United States from dozens of international treaties and organizations aimed at promoting cooperation on the world's most pressing issues, including human rights and the worsening climate emergency. Among the treaties Trump ditched via a legally dubious executive order was the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)… |
(2026-01-08). EU Leaders' Syria Visit an Opportunity to Bolster Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | EU Council President Antonio Costa (L) and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Cairo, Egypt, March 4, 2025. | © 2025 EU Council/Anadolu via Getty Images | On January 9, the European Union's highest-level leaders, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa, are set to meet with Syrian leaders in Damascus for their first-ever visit to the country. Von der Leyen and Costa should use this significant moment to press for a rights-respecting transition in Syria. High on the agenda for both parties is Syria's economic recovery. While the EU's lifti…
(2026-01-08). ICE Agents Alter Tactics, Work With Impunity While Violating US Citizen's Rights in Minnesota. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-01-08). Photos of attack on Palestine activist's property 'censored' by Facebook. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Saige England What happened at New Zealand human rights campaigner John Minto's home? Let me tell you. Let me tell you that he wrote about it and Facebook took it down. Yep. Wrong after wrong. Minto, national co-chair of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) advocacy and protest group, has been arrested at…
(2026-01-08). An overview of the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza. thecanary.co The Israel-invoked tragedy that the Gaza Strip has been experiencing for many months is no longer a temporary humanitarian crisis that can be contained by limited emergency measures. Rather, it has turned into a comprehensive and ongoing humanitarian disaster, deepening day by day and affecting all the basic necessities of life for the civilian population. […] | By
(2026-01-08). The Uncomfortable Truth Venezuela Crisis Reflects. ummid.com Venezuela's crisis reflects an uncomfortable truth of global politics: As long as the earth hides immense wealth beneath its surface, power struggles above it will rarely be peaceful.
(2026-01-08). Yemen Separatist Leader's Escape Deepens Saudi-UAE Rift. moderndiplomacy.eu The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), fled Yemen by boat before flying via Mogadishu to Abu Dhabi with Emirati assistance. His disappearance followed his failure to attend crisis talks in Riyadh aimed at containing escalating unrest in southern Yemen. The coalition's claims come amid growing …
(2026-01-08). Zero tolerance towards any threat to Pakistan's national security: CDF Munir. devdiscourse.com Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Thursday said that the Army was following a policy of zero tolerance towards any threat to national security.
(2026-01-08). With Venezuela, the U.S. Is Back in the Business of Empire. theintercept.com 
Pro-government supporters attend a rally a day after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 4, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo: Carlos Becerra/Getty Images | The first coup of 2026 is in the books. In the early hours of January 3, the U.S. launched a large-scale military operation involving over 150 airplanes, which culminated in the swift capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now imprisoned in New York. Hours after Maduro's kidnapping, Donald Trump
(2026-01-08). Saudi-backed forces deploy in Aden, upping pressure on separatists. aljazeera.com Saudi-backed forces were seen deploying in Aden a day after separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled to the UAE.
(2026-01-08). Two security officials killed, 30 injured as enraged protesters open fire in Iran. geo.tv 
This undated photo shows ongoing protests against economic grievances in Iran. — Fars news agencyTwo security officials were killed and 30 others were left wounded by firing of armed protesters as violence erupted in Lordegan city in Iran's Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province,…
(2026-01-08). Iran seizes foreign vessel carrying smuggled fuel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Iranian border guard forces have intercepted a foreign vessel and seized 363,000 liters of smuggled fuel in one of the largest maritime anti-smuggling operations in the country's history.
(2026-01-08). Israel blocks Russian move to deploy forces in southern Syria, Israeli source says. haaretz.com Syria sought to bring Russian forces into the country's south to serve as a protective umbrella against various Israeli actions, but Moscow was unwilling to move forward without coordinating with Israel, an Israeli source told Haaretz. Earlier this week, Israeli and Syrian representatives met in Paris for U.S.-mediated talks…
(2026-01-08). Israel's Move In Somaliland As Broader Strategy For Regional Dominance. popularresistance.org As Donald Trump proclaimed a "forever peace" in the region last October, Israel proceeded to dramatically escalate its military operations, launching repeated assaults across Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and beyond. In Gaza, Israel has violated the ceasefire over a thousand times; in Lebanon, it continues to target resistance forces; in Syria, it attempts to destabilize the new regime by exacerbating sectarian divisions; and more recently, it has continued to beat the drums of war with Iran. Its recent recognition of Somaliland also signals an Israel that seeks to regionalize its terror regime, challenge Turkey's p…
(2026-01-08). Lawyer Who Represented Julian Assange Defends President Maduro. popularresistance.org Renowned criminal lawyer Barry Pollack, who defended journalist Julian Assange, has taken on the defense of Venezuela's constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro, in New York. Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were kidnapped and taken there following the US attack in the early hours of Jan. 3, when military forces under orders from the White House carried out bombings against Caracas and several states, killing dozens of civilians and military personnel. | Amid their illegitimate detention, President Maduro and Cilia Flores were taken this Monday to the Southern District Court of New York to begin a trial for all…
(2026-01-08). Editorial Boards Cheer Trump Doctrine In Venezuela. popularresistance.org "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes," Mark Twain allegedly quipped. On January 3, 1990, Panamanian Commander Manuel Noriega surrendered to US forces, who carried him off to face drug charges. Thirty-six years to the day later, US forces swooped into Venezuela, abducting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, following decades of hostility between the oil-rich socialist country and the United States. The pretext offered: Maduro had to be taken to the US to face drug charges. | The coincidence is a reminder that the US has a long history of both covert and military intervention in Latin America: Pre…
(2026-01-08). Trump invaded Venezuela to restore an oil industry he helped destroy. grist.org 
The middle-of-the-night kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shocked the world on Saturday. Military helicopters bombed Caracas, Venezuela's capital, as U.S. special forces breached Maduro's residence, captured him, and flew him to New York to stand trial on unproven charges of narcoterrorism. President Donald Trump has offered several justifications for Maduro's ouster, including the collapse of Venezuela's oil industry. But the very conditions Trump has been pointing to were exacerbated by the actions of past U.S. presidents — including Trump himself. If the Venezuelan oil industry is in t…
(2026-01-08). New clashes hit Iran as opposition urges protests, strikes. geo.tv 
Iranian security forces using tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the Tehran bazaar on January 6, 2026. — AFPAuthorities blame unrest on "rioters".Opposition parties call for general strike.At least 27 protesters killed in protests.Security forces used tear gas and live…
(2008-01-26). Pakistan, Bangladesh reaffirm defence ties during high-level military meetings. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of strengthening professional collaboration and defence ties between their armed forces during a meeting between Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the military's media wing said. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Bangladeshi air chief called on Field Marshal Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. | "During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics and avenues for enhanci…
(2026-01-08). Israeli Strike Kills Two Palestinians in Gaza City. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces bombed a house in the Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least two Palestinians, the Palestinian news agency WAFA has reported, as the IDF continues its attacks and military operations in the Strip despite the US-backed ceasefire deal. Others were injured in the attack, and footage shows a man on …
(2026-01-08). Venezuela Is the Linchpin of a Radical Left. counterpunch.org Palestine is the moral heart of global anti-colonial politics. It exposes the brutality of settler colonialism in its most naked form: land theft, ethnic cleansing, military occupation, and white supremacist domination. For many on the left, solidarity with Palestine has become a defining ethical commitment. But while Palestine functions as a moral litmus test for
(2026-01-08). Venezuela, More Than Palestine, Is Linchpin Of Consistent Radical Left. popularresistance.org Palestine is the moral heart of global anti-colonial politics. It exposes the brutality of settler colonialism in its most naked form: land theft, ethnic cleansing, military occupation, and white supremacist domination. For many on the left, solidarity with Palestine has become a defining ethical commitment. But while Palestine functions as a moral litmus test for individuals and organizations across the political terrain from left to right, Venezuela is a structural and political one. | Recent events in Venezuela have dramatically escalated the stakes of anti-imperialist politics in a way that cannot be ignored.
(2026-01-08). At least 8,000 people are still missing in Gaza. thecanary.co Although nearly three months have passed since the ceasefire agreement came into effect in the Gaza Strip, the tragedy of the missing and forcibly disappeared by Israel continues to worsen, amid a harsh humanitarian reality and a clear inability to deal with the scale of the disaster. Thousands of Palestinian families are living in a […] | By
(2026-01-08). Humanitarianism is the Warmest Place to Hide. counterpunch.org 
Zohran Mamdani's promise to bring "the resurgent flame of hope" to "the January chill" as mayor of a literally frozen New York City during his January 1 inaugural address got the cold shoulder from conservative commentators. Despite his vow to move the city to unity past "a tale of two cities, the rich versus the
(2026-01-08). EU Bankrolls Israeli Arms Makers Via Civilian Research Programs. popularresistance.org The EU has diverted millions in funding meant for civilian research programs over to Israeli arms manufacturers, according to public data cited by Middle East Eye (MEE). | The data shows that Israeli firms crucial to Tel Aviv's military industry have repeatedly taken part in EU-supported research, including as part of the Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 programs. | Horizon Europe is a major EU research and innovation funding program that builds on its predecessor Horizon 2020. Both aim to boost science and address issues such as climate change.
(2026-01-08). Israel attacks civilian infrastructures in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon again, Israeli regime targeted civilian infrastructures in "Al-Taybeh" Town, Houla-Markaba Rd., and areas surrounding Al-Wazzani Town, southern Lebanon.
(2026-01-08). UK hunger strikers face "risk of irreversible harm" aljazeera.com James Smith on the dangers pro-Palestine UK hunger strikers now face, including the risk of irreversible damage or death…
(2026-01-08). Analysts: China's 'slow bull' market likely to continue in 2026. ecns.cn Amid the combined effects of sustained policy support, a mild economic recovery, ample liquidity, and a relatively favorable external environment, the "slow bull" market that began in 2025 is expected to continue into 2026, analysts said.
(2026-01-08). ECB's Santos Pereira: monetary policy has done its job, no need to change rates. devdiscourse.com European Central Bank policymaker Alvaro Santos Pereira urged governments to do more to lift growth in the ‚Äåeuro zone, saying ECB policy had done its work to support the economy and there was no reason to ‚Å change interest rates. The eurozone is in a "situation of price stability," he said, adding the ECB expected inflation levels to remain around its target of 2%. "If (inflation) continues like this, there are no reasons to change monetary policy, which has already done what ‚was needed to help the economy when it was necessary," he said in…
(2026-01-08). Why China-proposed Global Governance Initiative is gaining broad international support. ecns.cn Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, worsening climate risks, and mounting concerns over the governance of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the world is confronting a confluence of longstanding and new challenges. These pressures have further exposed the widening global governance deficit, placing unprecedented strain on existing international mechanisms.
(2026-01-08). Venezuela FM praises China's support for sovereignty. ecns.cn Venezuela praised China's support for its sovereignty over territory and natural resources and condemned U.S. actions, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said Wednesday.
(2026-01-08). Protests in Iran and the Reality of Support for Them by USA and Israel. globalresearch.ca Normally when someone in a high position extends support for protesting people, the tendency is to welcome this. However it is difficult to extend this welcome to the strong support offered by President Trump to several protests in Iran recently. …
(2026-01-08). The Price of Living: Debt as a Modern Inevitability in the Age of Cultural Zionism. muslimskeptic.com Ezra Pound is widely regarded to have been one of the most influential American poets of the 20th century, as well as a central figure in the development of literary Modernism. He remains a deeply controversial figure due to his political affiliations, particularly his support for Italian Fascism and other extremist ideologies. Pound also campaigned …
(2026-01-08). Why fish farming is booming in Zambia. independent.co.ug 
More and more Zambians are finding their fortune not at the copper mines, but in the water. 27-year-old Sibongile Nthani is among those trying their hand at fish farming, benefitting from the experience of multinational Zambian players already in the market, and government support. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | "I never imagined I'd become …
(2026-01-08). U.S. Pressure and Political Realignment Fuel Investor Optimism in Latin America. moderndiplomacy.eu Investor sentiment toward Latin America has turned increasingly bullish as U.S. President Donald Trump's assertive moves in Venezuela and support for market-friendly leaders elsewhere coincide with a broader rightward political shift across the region. Markets have responded positively, with rallies in sovereign debt, currencies, and equities reflecting expectations of pro-business reforms, fiscal consolidation, and regulatory …
(2026-01-08). Three arrested after masked Israeli settlers torch cars in West Bank, wounding three. haaretz.com Around 30 settlers armed with clubs threw Molotov cocktails at Palestinians and vehicles in the area of a major junction in the northern West Bank, the IDF said, in the latest incident in a wave of rampant Israeli settler violence in the West Bank…
(2026-01-08). Honoring the many responses to Renee Nicole Good's murder. wagingnonviolence.org 