(2026-01-14). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-14). Bill, Hillary refuse to testify in House Epstein probe. tribune.com.pk 
Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan exercise. | "Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences," the Clintons wrote in a letter to Republican Representative James Comer, who chairs the House of Representatives Oversight Committee. | "For us, now is that time." | Comer said the committee will meet next week to hold former Democratic President Bill Clinton in…
(2026-01-14). Australian media steps up attack on pro-Palestine workers. wsws.org The immediate target is opposition to Israel's imperialist-backed genocide in Gaza, but ultimately this campaign is aimed at stamping out all forms of political dissent by workers and young people.
(2026-01-14). Australian Greens back Royal Commission witch-hunting opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Greens are promoting an inquiry that has nothing to do with uncovering the circumstances of the Bondi terror attack but is aimed at legitimising police-state repression.
(2026-01-14). Israel, From Genocide to Self-Destruction. portside.org Israel, From Genocide to Self-Destruction |
(2026-01-14). Watch: Bisan is still alive in Gaza but her heart is breaking. thecanary.co 
Gaza journalist Bisan Owda won multiple awards for her 2024 documentary from the midst of Israel's genocide in Gaza titled "It's Bisan from Gaza and I'm still alive". She was also one of four Palestinian journalists named by Amnesty International for its "Human Rights Defender" award. Well, Bisan is still alive — miraculously, given Israel's […] | By
(2026-01-14). Protesters With Palestine Action Placards Handed £100 Fines Rather Than Face Prosecution. bylinetimes.com Protesters in Scotland arrested for carrying signs in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action have been offered £100 fines, instead of prosecution. Critics of PA's proscription say this shows that the use of terrorism legislation on supporters of PA is "ridiculous". | Adam McGibbon was first arrested in October last year, for holding up a sign which read "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action" in protest at the designation of the direct action group as a terrorist organisation and their proscription under the Terrorism Act. He was arrested again on one other occasion and was charged 4 ti…
(2026-01-14). Friday 1/16: Protest genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-01-14). MP rebellion builds ahead of vote to restrict protest rights. thecanary.co 
Protect the Wild has revealed that significant opposition is forming in Parliament ahead of a crucial vote on Wednesday 14 January on the government's proposal to reclassify life sciences infrastructure, including animal testing facilities, as "key national infrastructure". Around 50 MPs have now confirmed to Protect the Wild that they intend to vote against the […] | By
(2026-01-14). Bangladesh warns of disinformation 'flood' ahead of vote. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh's interim leader warned Tuesday of a surge of disinformation that he said threatened to impact critical elections next month, the first since a 2024 uprising toppled the government. | Muhammad Yunus, the 85-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said he had called on the United Nations human rights team to "counter a surge of misinformation targeting the February 12 elections", his office said in a statement. | "There has been a flood of misinformation surrounding the elections," Yunus told UN rights chief Volker Turk in a telephone call, according to a statement. | "It is coming from both foreign med…
(2026-01-14). Trump says Iran killings stopped, Tehran says plan for. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action.Trump had repeatedly talked in recent days about coming to the aid of the Iranian people over the crackdown on protests that rights groups say has left at least 3,428 people dead.But in a surprise announcement at the White House, Trump said he had now received assurances from "very important sources on the other side" that Tehran had now stopped, and that executions would not go ahead.
(2026-01-14). Iran Protests Kill at Least 2,571, HRANA Says as Trump Promises 'Help'. moderndiplomacy.eu Protests in Iran have now claimed the lives of at least 2,571 people, according to U.S.-based human rights group HRANA, marking one of the deadliest waves of dissent the Islamic Republic has faced in years. The unrest, which has spanned more than two weeks, erupted amid worsening economic conditions and widespread frustration with Iran's clerical …
(2026-01-14). Trump's quest to kick America's 'Iraq War syndrome'. responsiblestatecraft.org American forces invaded Panama in 1989 to capture Manuel Noriega, a former U.S. ally whose rule over Panama was marred by drug trafficking, corruption and human rights abuses. But experts point to another, perhaps just as critical goal: to cure the American public of "
(2026-01-14). ACT NOW: is about to vote on a dangerous bill Vote NO on AB672! wibailoutpeople.org "This bill will not make our communities safer. Instead it endangers all of us by threatening our democracy and first amendment rights. " As a follow up to our earlier alert: here's a JVP link you can use to call your WI rep: When you click "Call me", you will receive a phone call on the …
(2026-01-14). Unsung US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies, aged 86. aljazeera.com Colvin's arrest for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus helped ignite the modern civil rights movement.
(2026-01-14). Monday 1/19: 2026 MLK Freedom March for Voting Rights, Justice & Equality in San Francisco. indybay.org Starting point: CalTrain Station, 700 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, then march to Yerba Beuna Gardens for rally & teach-ins | March: 11 AM – 12 PM | Rally & Teach-ins @ Yerba Buena Gardens: noon – 4 PM…
(2026-01-14). Many Murdered by ICE Remembered during March through Sacramento. indybay.org Protesters marched from Capitol Park to Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento during an anti-ICE demonstration on January 10th.
(2026-01-14). Iran minister says is no plan for when asked about protests. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday "there is no plan" by Iran to hang people, when asked about the anti-government protests in the Middle Eastern nation."There is no plan for hanging," the foreign minister told Fox News in an interview on the "Special Report with Bret Baier" show. "Hanging is out of the question," he said.According to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights Society, hangings are common in Iranian prisons. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-01-14). Newark, NJ: MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JANUARY 13, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19TH MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH WILL PROTEST, RACIAL INJUSTICE, ICE KILLINGS, VENEZUELA WAR, ATTACKS ON VOTING RIGHTS The Martin Luther King March Of Resistance …
(2026-01-14). Inadequate Pensions for Older People in Hungary. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anna, 80, shows a notebook containing detailed records of monthly expenses, for herself and her sister Erika, 84, in their home in Budapest, Hungary, October 2025. | © 2025 Kartik Raj/Human Rights Watch | The Hungarian government is failing to ensure older people's rights to social security and an adequate standard of living, including access to sufficient food, medicine, and energy.The rise in poverty among older people, which became evident during sharp inflation in 2022 and 2023, highlights longstanding structural problems with the Hungarian pension and social security system.Hu…
(2026-01-14). Venezuela's top lawmaker says more than 400 prisoners have been released. aljazeera.com The announcement contradicts claims from local rights groups that no more than 70 prisoners have been freed.
(2026-01-14). Federal prosecutors quit as Trump's Justice Department defends ICE murderer, pursues investigation into victim's widow. wsws.org The refusal to investigate Renee Good's killer, alongside FBI probes of her family and allies, marks a major escalation in the ruling class campaign to criminalize opposition and suppress the democratic rights of the working class.
(2026-01-14). 100 celebrity mothers urge UK action on Gaza's maternity crisis. newarab.com 
Jenin Mahmoud spent her first pregnancy in Gaza displaced and fearful, as Israel's war "This was my first pregnancy, and instead of joy, it was filled with fear," Jenin Mahmoud, 28, tells The New Arab. "I spent most of it displaced, moving from place to place. I worried constantly about miscarrying or not reaching a hospital in time. I felt alone and unprepared." | The mother-of-one gave birth in "overwhelming" conditions in the hospital…
(2026-01-14). Crisis management through the ages. indybay.org The capitalist world system thus runs on credit, on the anticipation of future valorization that is continually postponed into the future through the granting of credit. Credit generates the demand that keeps capitalist commodity production, which is suffocating under its own productivity, going at all.
(2026-01-14). Is bigger crisis looming following ICE shooting in Minnesota. ecns.cn Protests across the U.S. have escalated following the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(2026-01-14). Elections in Colombia Part 2: Crisis on the right. colombiareports.com The demise of former President Alvaro Uribe has deflated chances of right-wing parties to win March's congressional elections, and the presidential elections in May and June. Make sure to support Colombia Reports as a paid subscriber or with a one-time donation. Richard (Colombia Calling) and Adriaan (Colombia Reports) discuss how the gradual demise of former …
(2026-01-14). Conditions in Gaza worsen as winds and hypothermia kill 5. aljazeera.com Winter storms kill displaced Palestinians in Gaza left to shelter in flimsy tents by ceasefire abuses.
(2026-01-14). Cambodia Says Thai Troops Still Hold Civilian Areas, Putting Border Truce at Risk. moderndiplomacy.eu Cambodia has accused Thailand of continuing to occupy civilian areas inside Cambodian territory despite a December ceasefire that ended weeks of deadly border fighting between the two neighbours. Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said Thai troops had erected barbed wire and shipping containers in disputed frontier zones, preventing thousands of displaced civilians from returning home. …
(2026-01-14). Trump to meet Venezuela opp leader tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado on Thursday at the White House, a senior administration official told AFP. | Machado has so far been sidelined by Washington after US forces seized then-president Nicolas Maduro on January 3, with Trump's administration claiming it would be "running" Venezuela. | Hours after deposing Maduro, Trump said Machado lacked the "respect" necessary to run the country, even though in the run-up to the last election in Venezuela the United States backed her and her proxy candidate for president. | The Tru…
(2026-01-14). US says Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed. al-monitor.com A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza was moving into its second phase, Washington's top negotiator said Wednesday, as Palestinian factions agreed on the make-up of a post-war governing committee.President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff wrote on X that phase two of the US leader's 20-point plan would shift the Palestinian territory "from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance and reconstruction".Phase one, launched in October, involved a ceasefire, a hostage-prisoner exchange, partial Israeli withdrawal and a surge of humanitarian aid.
(2026-01-14). 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.
(2026-01-14). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-14). China widens net in battle against graft. ecns.cn Uncovering well-concealed abuse of power has become a priority of China's anti-graft bodies, as corrupt practices have changed from cash-filled suitcases and overt embezzlement to a more sophisticated type of invisible graft, experts said.
(2026-01-14). When children disclose abuse, families in rural Andhra Pradesh, India, often respond with silence. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-14). Hollywood Shake-Ups: Scandals, Comebacks, and Corporate Moves. devdiscourse.com Actor-director Timothy Busfield faces serious charges after surrendering in New Mexico to authorities over child sexual abuse allegations involving young cast members. The accusations stem from his time on the Fox show's set, "The Cleaning Lady," where inappropriate touching reportedly occurred.
(2026-01-14). Nurses In Ithaca Fight Union-Busting Ahead Of NLRB Election. popularresistance.org Ithaca, NY -On a frigid December morning a week before Christmas, Cayuga United—a nurses' union at Cayuga Medical Center—held a rally on the front steps of the Ithaca Town Hall. Angela Grupe, a nurse at CMC, spoke to the crowd of community supporters gathered around. | "So, we've all seen it before: The abusive relationship where one person has all the control. One person gets to make all the decisions; one person takes advantage of the other to benefit themselves. And when the abused finally tries to advocate for themselves, the abuser uses threats, lies, and manipulation to get their way. Today, the…
(2026-01-14). Pentagon still can't do anything years after Russia one-upped Starlink for its own use. infobrics.org This enables Moscow to keep the political West and its Neo-Nazi puppets in a constant checkmate position. Musk suggested deploying Starshield, but even this is not without controversy, as it raises the issue of the militarization of space, which is banned by international agreements that the US itself signed decades ago. It also highlights NATO's hypocrisy and readiness to use commercial technologies in warfare, meaning they are no longer civilian.
(2026-01-14). Cold War Context for the Killings of Four US Political Leaders. counterpunch.org 
The imperialist U.S. state stops at nothing; anything goes. Really? After victory in World War II and with U.S. manufacturing in high gear, the United States in the 1960s dominated world finances, trade, and politics. One dark cloud was the Soviet Union. Its industrialization had greatly expanded before the War and afterwards was recovering. The USSR was mentoring
(2026-01-14). The new doctrine of US international policy under Trump: Neo-fascism at the helm of the world's leading military power. links.org.au 
Éric Toussaint analyses Trump's National Security Strategy document, placing it in its historical, economic and ideological context.
(2026-01-14). Naomi Klein, Sally Rooney back pro-Palestine UK hunger strikers. newarab.com 
Dozens of scholars and authors have declared their support for pro-Palestinian Writers including Naomi Klein, Angela Davis and
(2026-01-14). Trump may give momentum, but the revolution hinges on how much Iranians are willing to sacrifice. haaretz.com If the United States fails to support Iranian protesters, the President risks being accused of abandoning them to their fate – but a prolonged offensive campaign will take time. Either way, the Israeli Defense Ministry and other bodies are increasing their preparations for possible escalation…
(2026-01-14). Public Accounts Committee questions DWP's ability to actually support people into work. thecanary.co 
A parliamentary committee has cast doubts on the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) ability to actually support people into work. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pulled up the department for taking over Skills from the Department for Education whilst in the midst of forcing people into work by any means. It also raised concerns […] | By
(2026-01-14). Viral plea turns into national pig feast. ecns.cn The Hechuan government pivoted to support the influx, deploying traffic police and urban management to maintain order.Online, the story sparked humor and admiration."She's the first person brave enough to invite the whole country to dinner," one commenter wrote.
(2026-01-14). Israelis rally in support of Iranian protesters. al-monitor.com Around 100 people rallied in a central Israeli city on Wednesday in support of Iranian protesters, as the Islamic republic is shaken by more than two weeks of anti-government demonstrations.Demonstrators in Holon, a city near Tel Aviv home to a large Persian Jewish community, waved Israeli flags next to Iranian flags from before the Islamic revolution in 1979."Be the voice of the Iranian people," a sign read in Hebrew and Persian.
(2026-01-14). Lebanon announces Paris conference to support army. newarab.com 
In a statement, the presidency said the date and venue of the conference had been decided, though participating countries have not yet been finalised. | President
(2026-01-14). Well wishes for 2026 academic year. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for 2026 academic year | Government has sent its best wishes to all learners as they begin the 2026 academic year on Wednesday. | This marks an important milestone for millions of learners returning to classrooms, and those going to school for the first time, supported by dedicated teachers, school management teams, parents, and education stakeholders. | "Government calls on all stakeholders; parents, educators, learners, communities, and social partners to work together to create safe, supportive, and disciplined learning environments that enable every learner to reach their full potential. | "Gover…
(2026-01-14). Why'd the US Signal Support for NATO Troops in Ukraine? globalresearch.ca It might be a negotiating tactic to pressure Russia into concessions on its maximalist goals in the conflict as a quid pro quo for not reprioritizing Russia's containment over China's by extending Article 5 to NATO states' troops in Ukraine …
(2026-01-14). When Authoritarians Play Victim, It Is an Admission of Violent Intent. dissidentvoice.org 
Francisco Goya's The Third of May 1808 Fascists and various authoritarian personality types have a proclivity for playing the victim. Anyone who calls into question their brutal tactics is a terrorist/terrorist supporter who not only places them in mortal danger (i.e., As a rule, clad in body armor, heavily armed, and traveling in a belligerent …
(2026-01-14). Exclusive-Trump questions Reza ability to garner support in Iran. al-monitor.com By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi "seems very nice" but expressed uncertainty over whether Pahlavi would be able to muster support within Iran to eventually take over.
(2026-01-14). Firing at Indian-origin businessman Jasvir Dhesi's home in Brampton, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Notorious gangster Goldy Dhillon, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has claimed he was behind a shooting outside the home of Canada-based businessman Jasvir Dhesi in Brampton. | The firing happened on January 12 and was caught on camera, circulating widely online. The video shows a man running on an icy surface while shooting towards Dhesi's house. No one was injured. | Dhillon posted on social media saying: "I am Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. I take responsibility for the shooting at Jasvir Dhesi's house in Ontario on 12/01/2026. Dhesi supports our enemies. Anyone who goes…
(2026-01-14). Trump's Fossil Fuel Push Risks Ceding Global Clean-Energy Leadership to China. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has doubled down on fossil fuels as the cornerstone of U.S. industrial policy, rolling back environmental regulations, expanding oil and gas drilling, and scaling back support for electric vehicles and other low-carbon technologies. Concurrently, Washington has encouraged U.S. firms to exploit Venezuela's vast oil reserves and hinted at potential military action against …
(2026-01-14). China posts record trade in 2025 as private firms lead growth. ecns.cn China's foreign trade hit a record high in 2025, supported by a more diversified market structure and resilient private enterprises, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-01-14). People's Victory: ITA Legislative Package Passed; ICE Escalations Continue Door to Door in Lawrence, NSPM-7 Targets Immigrant Supporters National Mayhem Continues N.10 1/14/2026. fightbackbetter.com 
Important Call to Advocacy to Stop NSPM-7 Crackdown Against Immigrant Supporters Feature: Lily Beneavides Educates on National Security Presidential Memorandum…
(2026-01-14). Trump doubles down on threat to seize Greenland, as Danish Foreign Minister set for talks in Washington. wsws.org Trump's seizure of Greenland would spell the end of NATO, an outcome the European powers are desperately trying to avoid because they are not yet ready militarily to act independently without US support.
(2026-01-14). $1.2 million grant supports worship for all ages, abilities. anabaptistworld.org Anabaptist Disabilities Network and MHS (Mennonite Health Services) Association received a grant of $1.2 million in 2025 from Lilly Endowment to support worship that is accessible for people of all ages and abilities, especially children with disabilities.
(2026-01-14). Talk World Radio: Violence in the Media Is Changing Us. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about media and violence. Our guest, Rose A. Dyson, is a media education consultant, scholar, writer, journal editor, public speaker, and activist living in Toronto. She is …
(2026-01-14). Six points to navigate the turmoil in Iran. peoplesdispatch.org Iran is in turmoil. Across the country, there have been protests of different magnitudes, with violence on the increase with both protesters and police finding themselves in the morgue. What began as work stoppages and inflation protests drew together a range of discontent, with women and young people frustrated with a system unable to secure their livelihood. Iran has been under prolonged economic siege and has been attacked directly by Israel and the United States not only within its borders, but across West Asia (including in its diplomatic enclaves in Syria). This economic war waged by the United States has c…
(2026-01-14). Why Hindu Extremists Are Now Targeting India's Small Christian Community. thinktank.pk In recent years, India has witnessed a troubling surge in religious tensions, with Hindu nationalist groups increasingly directing their aggression toward Christian communities. This shift comes amid a broader wave of majoritarian politics that has already strained relations with Muslim minorities. As of 2026, experts warn that unchecked hate speech and violence could undermine India's …
(2026-01-14). The Inevitable Transition in Iran. juancole.com Guest Editor Fariba Amini writes: : | I was going to write an article on the recent events in Iran, but in all honesty, my pen did not allow me. With the internet shut down in Iran, we have yet few images, but the news of hundreds killed breaks one's heart. Blood is pouring onto Iran's sidewalks. | Violence has been unprecedented on both sides, even though the protest started peacefully. | The Islamic Republic of Iran in its entirety is to be blamed, no question. Corruption, mismanagement, theft, suppression and the fall of the toman, have led to massive protests all over Iran. Sanctions of course have not…
(2026-01-14). Western Media Whitewashes Deadly Riots in Iran. consortiumnews.com As protesters burn Iranian cities, Western media ignores the shocking wave of violence, relying on U.S.-funded NGOs for data. The one-sided portrayal has helped push Trump to the brink of renewed U.S. attacks. By Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed The Grayzone…
(2026-01-14). The empire strikes Caracas: a new age of US colonial violence. peoplesdispatch.org Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard argues that Caracas is the first move in a larger strategic gambit to secure US control of the hemisphere and tilt the global balance of power toward Washington…