(2026-01-10). South Sudan denies U.S. accusations of obstructing humanitarian assistance. independent.co.ug 
JUBA | Xinhua | South Sudan on Friday denied accusations by the United States of obstructing humanitarian assistance following Washington's recent decision to suspend foreign assistance to parts of the country. Thomas Kenneth Elisapana, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said the accusations implicating government officials in obstructing humanitarian access by …
(2026-01-10). Sudan: Sexual violence against Masalit women extends into exile in Chad. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-10). Sudan army frees hundreds of people after retaking RSF-held town. newarab.com 
The Sudanese army freed hundreds of civilians that had been held captive by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after regaining control of an area in the country's south. | Troops from Sudan's regular army took back control of Um Qulayb in the North Kordofan state following clashes with the RSF. | Sources told Anadolu Agency that dozens of detained civilians and hundreds of displaced people who were prevent…
(2026-01-10). Gaza for Sale: How Trump, Blair, and Billionaires Plan to Privatize a Genocide. muslimskeptic.com Trump's Shameless Proclamation to Illegally Occupy Palestine's Gaza In February 2025, Trump made the bold claim that the US would take over Gaza and turn it into the 'Riviera of the Middle East.' This kind of shameless language indicates a marked shift away from the usual sugar-coating employed by the US and Israel in framing …
(2026-01-10). Watch: police arrest peaceful protester at Jewish anti-genocide protest. thecanary.co 
The Met Police has arrested a peaceful protester at a demo organised by the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN) this evening. The protest was aimed at a Zionist restaurant allegedly staffed and run by participants in Israel's genocide. The reported pretext for the arrest was that the victim had said 'intifada' — which means 'shaking […] | By
(2026-01-10). In pictures: Jewish anti-genocide protest where police arrested man for saying 'intifada'. thecanary.co 
On Friday, the Met Police arrested a man taking part in a Jewish anti-genocide protest organised by the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN). His 'crime' was to use the word 'intifada', Arabic for 'uprising'. The Starmer regime has (wrongly) declared the phrase 'Globalise the intifada' to be hate speech, but not just the word 'intifada'. […] | By
(2026-01-10). Genocide in Gaza & Scott Weiner. indybay.org At a candidates night in San Francisco California State Senator and Congressional candidate Scott Weiner refused to oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza…
(2026-01-10). Tuesday 1/20: 2026 Gender Justice Reception & Policy Convening (Sacramento). indybay.org The California Museum | 1020 O Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-01-10). Friday 1/9: ACLU: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training. indybay.org Virtual training session via ZOOM…
(2026-01-10). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |
(2026-01-10). U.S. could lose UN General Assembly vote over unpaid dues, UN says. ecns.cn The United States could lose its voting rights in the U.N. General Assembly if it continues to withhold payment of its membership dues, a U.N. spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-01-10). The kidnapping of Maduro: The US will confront radical actions in the global era. unitedworldint.com The so-called "rules-based order" established after World War II, built on the United Nations, international law, and human rights, etc. is over. By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan Political scientist and UWI writer Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan discussed the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with Türkiye-based Meltem TV. How do you assess the US attacks on Venezuela …
(2026-01-10). Myanmar: perpetuates instability, serious human rights violations. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (the International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to (…) | – |
(2026-01-10). India first statement as streets erupt in Iran, 'angry' Khamenei fires warning at Trump. hindustantimes.com India has issued its first official statement as large-scale protests erupt across Iran, responding to escalating tensions after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a sharp warning to U.S. President Donald Trump. New Delhi urged restraint and dialogue, stressing the importance of regional stability and the safety of civilians amid fears that internal unrest in Iran could spiral into a wider geopolitical crisis involving major global powers.
(2026-01-10). Iran protests: a day-by-day guide to the unfolding crisis. scmp.com Demonstrations broke out in Iran on December 28 and have spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic's faltering economy and the collapse of its currency. | Dozens of people have been killed and thousands arrested as the daily protests have grown and the government seeks to contain them.
(2026-01-10). 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.
(2026-01-10). India-Bangladesh tensions rock cricket, as sport turns diplomatic weapon. aljazeera.com Indian league dumps Bangladeshi bowler amid bilateral tensions, prompting cricket's latest political crisis.
(2026-01-10). US forces grab Russian tanker, North Korea responds with nuclear-level support? Kim sends letter. hindustantimes.com North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin pledging unconditional and permanent support for Putin's policies and decisions, reaffirming the deep strategic partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow in the face of rising global tensions. In the official message reported by North Korean state media, Kim described the friendly relations with Russia as "precious" and expressed a willingness to always stand with Putin and Russia indefinitely, underscoring the growing alignment between the two countries.
(2026-01-10). Ian Powell: The Nicolás Maduro kidnapping, US imperialist expansion and implications for New Zealand. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Ian Powell There is much to understand from the dramatic kidnapping — abduction is perhaps a better word — of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores last weekend by the United States armed forces, combined with the military attack on the country's capital Caracas. This understanding is greatly helped by…
(2026-01-10). Comicomment: Wings clipped, Latin America suffers. ecns.cn U.S. forces last Saturday launched an attack on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, before transferring them to the United States. Washington later claimed it would "run" Venezuela, compelling Maduro to appear before a U.S. court.
(2026-01-10). Report slams Tokyo's nuclear weapon aims. ecns.cn A report released by leading Chinese think tanks on disarmament and the nuclear industry has called on the international community to closely check and counter the rising nuclear weapon ambitions of Japan's right-wing forces.
(2026-01-10). How U.S. actions in Venezuela violate International law, risk global stability. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | U.S. forces last Saturday launched an attack on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, before transferring them to the United States. Washington later claimed it would "run" Venezuela, compelling Maduro to appear before a U.S. court. The blatant use of force against a sovereign state and direct action …
(2026-01-10). Remembering Mohamed Harbi, Algeria's 'mujahid' historian. newarab.com 
For those of us who live between His death is certainly a real loss to the shared Franco—Algerian memory of the twentieth century—not the sentimental commemoration that comforts nations, but the difficult memory that forces them to mature. | But on a more pe…
(2026-01-10). Israel continues truce violations with deadly attacks in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli forces renewed their artillery and aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing at least three Palestinians, in the latest breach of the ceasefire put in place three months ago. | One Palestinian was killed and another wounded after an Israeli drone struck the vicinity of the Bani Suheila roundabout in the centre of Khan Younis, in the enclave's south. | Two others were killed by Israeli gunfire east of Gaza City's neighbourhood. | Israeli forces also struck the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, wounding several Palestinians. | Israeli troops stationed in the eastern areas of Gaza City op…
(2026-01-10). Israeli forces kill Palestinian, expand Gaza 'Yellow Line'. newarab.com 
Israeli forces opened fire in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the killing of the Palestinian, The New Arab's Arabi- language si…
(2026-01-10). Australian writers' festival bans Randa Abdel-Fattah in pro-Zionist purge backed by Labor. wsws.org Abdel-Fattah's removal from the literary festival is part of a coordinated drive by Labor governments—state and federal—and the rest of the political establishment to suppress all opposition to all imperialist war crimes.
(2026-01-10). Whitewashing U.S. barbarism by smearing Russia and China. dissidentvoice.org Trump's blatantly illegal military attack on Venezuela, the kidnapping of its president, the murder of foreign nationals, and theft of the country's vast oil resources are not being called out for the litany of grave crimes that such actions constitute. The aggression that the U.S. has carried out is the Nuremberg standard of "supreme crime". …
(2026-01-10). From E. Palestine to Moss Landing & Rosemont Louisiana, Corporate Poisoning & Crimes. indybay.org The criminal poisoning of people in the United States in mass incident casualty sites continues to expand. This program focuses on the East Palestine Norfolk Southern derailment, the Moss Landing battery fire in Monterey County and the massive chemical fire in Rosemont Louisiana, the people who were poisoned and the cover-up by the corporations and the government agencies and politicians who are controlled by the corporations.
(2026-01-10). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). NGOs warn of catastrophic impact in Gaza Penny Wong doesn't care. asiapacificreport.nz The Australian government remains silent on Israel banning 37 international aid organisations in Gaza, despite warnings from humanitarian groups. Stephanie Tran reports. By Stephanie Tran of Michael West Media Under new registration requirements introduced by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, NGOs have been required to submit lists of their Palestinian employees for…
(2026-01-10). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2026-01-10). Will X be banned in the UK? Elon Musk hits back at shutdown warnings. scmp.com Critics of X "want any excuse for censorship", Elon Musk has claimed, as his website faces the threat of being shut down in Britain over deepfake pornography and child abuse images. | The billionaire appeared defiant on Friday night despite the outcry over reports X's AI chatbot Grok was creating sexualised images of people, including children, at users' request.
(2026-01-10). Farage says it's wrong to consider X ban despite 'child porn' scandal. thecanary.co In an interview with GB News, Farage has said that he opposes any discussion of the UK banning X/Twitter. This is despite the website facilitating the creation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) — i.e. what people once referred to as 'child porn': Lets have it right Nigel — if any other online platform was generating […] | By
(2026-01-10). An urgent message from IFCO/Pastors for Peace! radiohc.cu The Trump administration's recent escalation against Venezuela, bombing civilians and kidnapping a sitting head of state, are acts of war that make a mockery of domestic and international law. They are part of a deliberate strategy to inflict suffering on the Venezuelan people to force regime change. An escalation from the economic war through crippling sanctions imposed by the US government over the past 25 years. These acts of war are a warning to Latin American and the Caribbean: submit or be destroyed.
(2026-01-10). 'No One Surrendered Here:' Venezuela's Acting President Leads National Tribute to Martyrs of US Military Aggression. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez presided over a moving ceremony on Thursday at the Eclectic Monument of the Bolivarian National Guard Military Academy in Caracas, honoring the memory and sacrifice of soldiers and civilians killed on January 3 in the illegal bombing carried out by the US regime in an operation aimed at abducting President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. Those wounded that day were also honored. | During the ceremony, wreaths, medals, and posthumous decorations were presented to the families of 39 officers and professional troops who were posthumously promoted for their her…
(2026-01-10). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez dialogó con Lula, Petro y Sánchez, vía telefónica. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez informó este viernes que sostuvo conversaciones telefónicas con los mandatarios de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva; de Colombia, Gustavo Petro; y con el presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez. | La conversación tuvo lugar en el contexto de "la grave agresión criminal, ilegal e ilegítima perpetrada por Estados Unidos contra la República Bolivariana de Venezuela", el pasado 3 de enero.Informé detalladamente sobre los ataques armados contra nuestro territorio, que ocasionaron el asesinato de más de un centenar de civiles y militares, así como sobre l…
(2026-01-10). Supporters of Yemen's STC rally in Aden as tensions rise. newarab.com 
Thousands rallied in support of Yemen's southern separatists in the city of Aden on Saturday in The Southern Transitional Council faces an uncertain future with reports that
(2026-01-10). Trump Blocks Bill to Return Land to Florida Tribe That Fought Alligator Alcatraz. truthout.org On Thursday, Republicans in the House failed to override President Donald Trump's first two vetoes in office: a pipeline project that would bring safe drinking water to rural Colorado, and another that would return land to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians in Florida. Their inability to block the president's move signals their commitment to the White House over their prior support for the measures. |
(2026-01-10). Defending the Inevitable? Denmark's Looming Greenland Exit Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with his Danish and Greenlandic counterparts amid ongoing tensions regarding Greenland's independence aspirations. Greenland has been moving toward independence since 1979, which has become more apparent following President Donald Trump's provocative comments about potentially seizing the territory. Denmark's appeal for European support highlights a …
(2026-01-10). Shanghai unveils new steps to support multinational companies' R&D centers. ecns.cn Shanghai released a set of 26 new measures on Thursday to further enhance the capacity of multinational companies' research and development centers in the city, aiming to better attract resources from around the world and facilitate industrial advancement.
(2026-01-10). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Ghassan Abu Sittah wins case brought to GMC by pro-Israel group. newarab.com 
Renowned British- He has now been cleared of misconduct for alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas, in what was one of several cases brought against him by the pro-Israel legal group. | On Friday, he appeared befo…
(2026-01-10). Meloni's warning proves Putin's got upper? EU leader acknowledges Russia cannot be ignored. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for Europe to open direct dialogue with Russia, arguing that lasting peace cannot be achieved by engaging only one side of the conflict. Meloni's remarks highlight growing divisions within Europe over the future approach to the Russia—Ukraine war, diplomatic engagement, and the balance between military support for Kyiv and political negotiations with Moscow.
(2026-01-10). Register International Online STOP War on Venezuela Rally SUN. Jan 25 at 2pm EST. iacenter.org International Online Stop War With Venezuela Rally SUNDAY, January 25, 11am PST / 2pm EST / 7pm GMT Registration Now: tinyurl.com/handsoffvenezuelarally Join our international mass online rally to hear from international activists taking urgent action and coordinating resistance from around the world, in solidarity with the right of Venezuela to defend itself and to fight back against US imperialist attack. In the face of blatant, illegal US attacks on Venezuela, popular movements around the world have taken to the streets in support of their Bolivarian Revolution. President Maduro has been kidnapped, charged wit…
(2026-01-10). China's Challenge: Could It Pull Off a Venezuela-Style Strike Against Taiwan's Leader? moderndiplomacy.eu Some Chinese online users are suggesting a quick takeover of Taiwan's leaders, similar to operations in Venezuela, but experts argue that China's military is not yet prepared. Taiwan has spent years preparing against such attacks, enhancing its air defenses and radar systems, with expected support from the U. S. and allies. Despite China's advancements in …
(2026-01-10). China's willingness to promote shared development with Venezuela remains unchanged: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China values its relationship with Venezuela and will continue to support the country and deepen cooperation regardless of changes in its political situation, the Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday.
(2026-01-10). Natural Gas Is More Important and Cleaner Than Most Americans Realize. wattsupwiththat.com For most Americans, natural gas forms an invisible backbone of modern civilization, enabling processes that touch nearly every aspect of daily life. From the gases that power steel furnaces to those that preserve food, support health care, and enable advanced manufacturing, natural gas has helped raise living standards dramatically over the past quarter-century.
(2026-01-10). EU official plotted to 'organise resistance' against Hungary's Orban, files show. thegrayzone.com As the EU has sought to prolong the Ukraine proxy war, expropriate frozen Russian assets, and enlarge the bloc at any cost, Viktor Orban's Hungary opposed it at every turn. Now, with his support teetering, leaked documents reveal a major EU official plotted a long-term covert campaign to oust him. A senior EU official has been secretly seeking to remove Hungarian President Viktor Orban since at least 2019, according to leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone. The files show in …
(2026-01-10). Buffoonish ICE agent discharges weapon in stupidest way possible. thecanary.co 
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have provoked controversy this week after they gunned down a young mother. The take away for many was that these men are bullies, morons, and cowards who are looking for any excuse to perpetrate ultra-violence. Further adding to this theory, we now know these clowns are walking around […] | By
(2026-01-10). Border Communities Flee to DRC Over Fears of Post-Election Violence. plusnews.ug 
As Ugandans head for the presidential and parliamentary elections next Thursday, some locals and voters settling at the Uganda—DRC borders in the Bunyoro and West Nile sub-regions have expressed fears of possible post-election violence, compelling them to start seeking early refuge in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In the Bunyoro sub-region, available information gathered …
(2026-01-10). Syrian Army's Strategic Seizure in Aleppo: Kurdish Stronghold at Stake. devdiscourse.com The Syrian army has forcibly taken control of the Sheikh Maksoud district in Aleppo, which had been under Kurdish control, officials confirmed on Saturday. This indicates a breakdown of the temporary ceasefire, escalating violence between the two sides.
(2026-01-10). MUSEVENI: Violence promoters are enemies of wealth creation. independent.co.ug 
Makindye, Kampala | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned that individuals who promote violence are enemies of wealth creation, saying peace and stability remain the foundation of economic growth and social transformation. He made the remarks on Wednesday while campaigning at Buziga Islamic School grounds in Makindye Division, accompanied by the First …
(2026-01-10). Trump's 'Showy' Immigration Crackdown Sparks Violent Confrontations. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump's immigration policies are leading to increasing violence and conflict between migrants and U. S. citizens. A recent incident in Minneapolis saw an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shoot a woman, highlighting the tensions stemming from the administration's directive for aggressive deportations. Masked immigration officers have begun more visible raids in …