(2026-01-19). Sudan's RSF used mass graves to conceal war crimes: ICC. newarab.com 
(2026-01-19). Players hit by cramp as heat and heartbreak strike. tribune.com.pk 
Players struggled with cramp and injuries on the second day of the Australian Open on Monday, headlined by the retirement of seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime while his compatriot Marina Stakusic needed a wheelchair to leave the court. | Canadian Auger-Aliassime arrived at Melbourne Park as a genuine dark horse after showing marked improvement on hard courts towards the end of 2025, but the 25-year-old was forced to withdraw when trailing Nuno Borges. | The Portuguese was leading 3-6 6-4 6-4 when Auger-Aliassime was forced to end the contest after he started cramping at the start of the third set. | "It becam…
(2026-01-19). Major structural reforms announced as New Era dawns upon HBL PSL. tribune.com.pk 
The HBL Pakistan Super League has announced a series of landmark developments ahead of its 11th edition, reinforcing the League's continued growth, competitiveness, and commitment to innovation. | In a historic move after a decade of success, the HBL Pakistan Super League (HBL PSL 11) will transition to a Player Auction Model, replacing the traditional Player Draft system. This strategic shift is aimed at enhancing competitive balance, increasing transparency, and providing players' greater earning opportunities. | Under the revised player acquisition framework: | Each franchise may retain a maximum of four pl…
(2026-01-19). 59 missing as Karachi fire tragedy unfolds. tribune.com.pk 
The conflagration that engulfed Karachi's famed Gul Plaza bazaar on Saturday could not be brought under control till late Sunday night as it consumed lives of six people, including a firefighter, and caused losses running into millions of rupees. | According to an official tally, at least 59 people — including women who were inside the market when the fire broke out — were still missing, to the horror and anguish of their families. | The blaze, which started at around 10: 15 pm on Saturday at the market located at Karachi's MA Jinnah Road, quickly escalated to a third-degree fire, engulfing the enti…
(2026-01-19). Shutdown Trump's Fascist Occupation of Minneapolis & Minnesota & STOP the Wars & Genocide. indybay.org The Trump gestapo occupation of Minneapolis and Minnesota has led to the AFL-CIO calling for a mass worker community action on January 23, 2026. The UFCLP supports that and calls on all unions and worker throughout the United States to fight for and organize a national general strike. Trump and his fascist government will not be stopped with protests alone. Workers have the power to shutdown the country and also link this to the shutdown of US imperialist wars abroad.
(2026-01-19). Kayaks Join in Protesting Chevron War Profiteering. indybay.org "Kayaktivists" confront Chevron for profiteering from War, Genocide, and environmental destruction from waters next to Richmond refinery.
(2026-01-19). Thousands march in US to back Iranian anti-government protesters. newarab.com 
Thousands in the United States staged large demonstrations Sunday denouncing Several thousand people marched in Los Angeles, home to the world's largest Iranian diaspora, while several hundred others gathered in New York, AFP news agency reported. | US protesters could be seen carrying signs condemning a "New Holocaust," a "genocide in the making," and the "terror" of the Iranian government. | "My heart is heavy and…
(2026-01-19). Azeez Al-Shaair on his "stop genocide" message and the NFL's punishment of him. thecanary.co 
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken about why he wore an anti-genocide message during a sports interview, and the fine imposed on him for it. Azeez Al-Shaair: 'stop genocide' Al-Shaair wore eye tape, during a post-match interview with ESPN on 12 January, with "Stop The Genocide" written on it. He was fined $11,593 by […] | By
(2026-01-19). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.
(2026-01-19). Anti-genocide art exhibition closes early after 'right-wing' vandal attack. thecanary.co 
An exhibition of anti-genocide and pro-refugee art has been forced to close early, after a vandalism attack targeted anti-genocide exhibits on three successive nights. The one media outlet that seems to have covered the attack, Artnet, described the attackers as 'right-wing'. Right. The "Window Wonderland 2025" exhibition of work by artists Peter Kennard and Fa […] | By
(2026-01-19). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-19). Wednesday 1/28: Stand with Rebels & Against U.S.-Israel War Threats/Moves on Iran. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco, California…
(2026-01-19). UHRC: Uganda's 2026 polls largely peaceful despite tech failures, rights concerns. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Human Rights Commission has raised concern over rights violations during the January 15, 2026, general elections, citing an internet shutdown, isolated incidents of violence, and failures in biometric voter verification, even as it said Ugandans were largely able to vote in a peaceful environment. There has been concern that …
(2026-01-19). The trailer is over in Syria, and the film has now begun! uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist Following recent developments in Syria, all actors are now faced with a reality that goes beyond temporary maneuvers or tactical delays. For the point reached today has clearly demonstrated that the real issue in Syria is neither a new constitution nor elections, nor a struggle for so-called minority rights. Especially …
(2026-01-19). Soaring Iran executions seemingly 'tool of state intimidation'. newarab.com 
The Islamic Republic reportedly executed 1,500 people last year, UN rights chief "The scale and pace of executions suggest a systematic use of capital punishment as a tool of state intimidation, with disproportionate impact on ethnic minorities and migrants," he warned.
(2026-01-19). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-19). Monday 1/19: Santa Cruz: Annual MLK March For The Dream – Defend Democracy & Civil Rights. indybay.org Gather: Black Lives Matter Mural | Santa Cruz City Hall | 809 Center Street | Santa Cruz | Post-March Event: Center Street and Church St.
(2026-01-19). Michael Honey Revisiting Dr. King's Vision. wibailoutpeople.org Talk by Prof. Michael Honey editor of the book "All Labor Has Dignity" on "History and Memory: Revisiting King's Vision of Labor Rights and Economic Justice" recorded January 21, 2011 at Smith Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
(2026-01-19). US appeals court overturns judge's ruling that blocked arrest and deportation of Mahmoud Khalil. wsws.org The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals' 2-1 decision sends the case back to immigration court and overturns the ruling by a New Jersey judge that Khalil's rights had been violated when he was apprehended in New York City and sent to a DHS detention center in Louisiana for three months.
(2026-01-19). Limited internet returns in Iran after protest blackout. tribune.com.pk 
Limited internet access has returned in Iran, a monitor said Sunday, 10 days after authorities imposed a communications blackout that rights groups have said was aimed at masking a violent protest crackdown that killed thousands. | Iran's president warned that an attack on the country's supreme leader would be a declaration of war — an apparent response to US counterpart Donald Trump saying it was time to look for new leadership in Iran. | Demonstrations sparked in late December by anger over economic hardship exploded into protests widely seen as the biggest challenge to the Iranian leadership in years.
(2026-01-19). Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump returns to the Davos ski resort next week after unleashing yet another avalanche on the global order. But for the US president, his main audience is back home. | Trump's first appearance in six years at the gathering of the world's political and global elite comes amid a spiraling crisis over his quest to acquire Greenland. | Fellow leaders at the mountain retreat will also be eager to talk about other shocks from his first year back in power, from tariffs to Venezuela, Ukraine, Gaza and Iran. | Yet for the Republican president, his keynote speech among the Swiss peaks will largely be aimed at the…
(2026-01-19). Strikers at University Hospital Essen speak about staffing crisis and the danger of war. wsws.org Workers at University Hospital Essen participated in a warning strike to protest low wages and intolerable working conditions. In interviews with the WSWS, they linked their struggle to the broader fight against war and social inequality.
(2026-01-19). Yemen faces worst food crisis since 2022, aid group warns. aljazeera.com Aid cuts, conflict and economic collapse push millions of Yemenis towards severe hunger in 2026.
(2026-01-19). Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly: A veteran film star undergoes a crisis. wsws.org Baumbach satirizes the failings of the contemporary movie industry and mocks the self-involvement of prominent performers.
(2026-01-19). Analysts warn that Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks. devdiscourse.com In the wake of spiralling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran's violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear proliferation risks.
(2026-01-19). WATCH: CN Live! — 'Minnesota Meltdown'. consortiumnews.com F.B.I. whistleblower Coleen Rowley and attorney Marjorie Cohn discuss the legal and political fallout of the ongoing ICE crisis in Minnesota and across the U.S. 8 pm EST Monday. The crisis of ICE has exploded in the U.S. state of…
(2026-01-19). The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure. counterpunch.org 
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating…
(2026-01-19). K-P CM vows support for Tirah displaced, questions military operations. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday vowed that the provincial government would not abandon families displaced from Tirah due to military operations, saying tribal people had made immense sacrifices for the country. | Addressing a jirga of elders and notables from Khyber district in Peshawar, Afridi said there was an organised mindset that did not want Pashtuns, particularly tribal communities, to become part of the national mainstream. "The mindset that has been formed against us for 75 years does not recognise our existence," he said. | The chief minister said that soon after his electio…
(2026-01-19). Iran. The inevitable transition. newarab.com 
For nearly half a century now, an imminent end to the Islamic Republic has been regularly predicted. But so far, the opposition forces, often at odds with one another, have never come together and formed a consensus as they did in 1979 to overthrow the Shah. In spite of ever-violent repression, popular rebellions are frequent, but they are always fragmented, either geographically or socially. Social groups rise up, one at a time, each with its own demands and slogans, without ever really disturbing the powers that be. | In 2019, the working class suburbs rose up against the increased price of petrol; in 2022 youn…
(2026-01-19). Britain Cannot Protect Ukraine with £200 Million, but Will Strengthen Its Military Industry Instead. globalresearch.ca The £200 million that British authorities plan to allocate, supposedly to prepare their military forces to deploy in Ukraine, is insufficient to actually defend the Eastern European country. In reality, these funds often end up in the Western arms industry …
(2026-01-19). How Turkey and Damascus Engineered a Kurdish Defeat. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Syrian government forces swiftly moved to consolidate control over key oil fields and the city of Raqqa on Monday, following a dramatic weekend deal in which Kurdish-led forces agreed to withdraw from two strategic provinces. The shift, which included reports of attacks on Islamic State prisons, marks the most significant change to Syria's …
(2026-01-19). Syria agrees truce with Kurds after troop advance. tribune.com.pk 
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday announced a deal with the chief of Kurdish-led forces that includes a ceasefire, after government troops advanced across Kurdish-held areas of the country's north and east. | The agreement, which will also see the Kurdish administration and forces integrate into the state, marks a blow for the minority, which has long held ambitions of preserving the de facto autonomy they had exercised over areas they held for over a decade. | It comes after deadly clashes in the Syrian city of Raqa on Sunday between Kurdish-led forces and local fighters loyal to Damascus. | The deal…
(2026-01-19). Financial Constraints Make Trump's "Dream Military" Easier Said than Done. globalresearch.ca United States President Donald Trump wants to increase his country's military budget by 50% by 2027. According to him, $1.5 trillion would be sufficient to strengthen the US armed forces amid geopolitical realignment and destabilizing global security. However, there are …
(2026-01-19). Islamabad police arrest 16-member gang smuggling stolen phones to Afghanistan. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Police's Robbery and Dacoity Unit (RDU) has arrested 16 members of an organised criminal gang involved in snatching high-end mobile phones, altering their IMEI numbers and selling them in Afghanistan, police said on Monday. | The arrested suspects include the gang's ringleader. | Police said dozens of snatched mobile phones worth millions of rupees, along with motorcycles, were recovered during the operation. | SSP Operations Qazi Ali Raza said two motorcycles and five pistols along with ammunition, allegedly used in the crimes, were also seized from the suspects. He added that the accused were w…
(2026-01-19). Our schools need proper funding. Not political games on Israel's behalf. thecanary.co 
Education's in the news! But that's not because proper funding is coming. It's because our political elites want to make sure that the Israel lobby can enter our schools without the opposition of those pesky parents and teachers. Fortunately, Jewish critics of Israel's crimes — from Zack Polanski to Michael Rosen — are calling out […] | By
(2026-01-19). Trump tries to bring Putin onto fake $1bn 'board of peace'. thecanary.co 
Vladimir Putin's Kremlin has said today that Donald Trump invited Putin to join Trump's 'board of peace' plan to ethnically cleanse and commercialise Gaza. Russia has previously 'slammed' plans to occupy Gaza, saying that they will be devastating for Palestinians. However, Russia has not rejected the invitation out of hand as it deserves. Instead, Moscow […] | By
(2026-01-19). Considerations on the Morality of Donald Trump. globalresearch.ca This inquiry into the morality of Trump will leave aside exploration of Trump's alleged sexual peccadilloes, sexual abuse, adulterous flings, grabbing pussies, except for his questionable relationship with a known sex offender.
(2026-01-19). Embajador cubano en Argelia advierte sobre amenazas de EEUU contra países. radiohc.cu Ningún país del mundo está a salvo de una eventual agresión estadounidense, sostuvo este domingo el embajador cubano en Argelia, Héctor Igarza, en medio de un contexto caracterizado por intentos estadounidenses de apoderarse de las riquezas de otras naciones. | En declaraciones al portal digital Infosurglobal, el diplomático consideró, en ese sentido, que cualquier país puede ser atacado por Estados Unidos "bajo falsos pretextos, o incluso sin la menor razón, salvo la ley del más fuerte". | Consideró que el saqueo de los recursos naturales de un Estado dado constituye un excelente pretexto para el Estado del Nort…
(2026-01-19). Israeli Enemy Continues to Violate Lebanese Sovereignty. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli occupation army continues to violate Lebanese sovereignty, the ceasefire agreement, and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this context, Al-Manar TV's correspondent reported on Monday morning that an Israeli helicopter dropped a stun grenade on the town of Dhahira in southern Lebanon. Our correspondent had previously reported that an Israeli helicopter conducted a …
(2026-01-19). If Venezuela's Oil Industry Could Be Easily Revived as Trump Thinks, China Would Have Already Done It. globalresearch.ca Despite the political dynamics following the January 3rd detention of Nicolás Maduro, which was intended to make a path for a wholesale takeover of Venezuela's energy sector, the US oil industry remains hesitant. American oil elites, whose support was …
(2026-01-19). Almost 7 million people threatened by deadly Australian bushfires, according to new climate report. wsws.org As scientists report the danger that climate change poses to millions, the Labor government refuses to abandon its support for fossil fuels.
(2026-01-19). Rob new film "On The Edge… Again," with Bruce Dern and Pam Grier. indybay.org Local Berkeley, Maverick Filmmaker Rob Nilsson Who Supported The Homeless & Unhoused In San Francisco Years Ago, Has A New Film Release Called, "On The Edge… Again," including actors Bruce Dern and Pam Grier.
(2026-01-19). South East Water board 'still supports boss' despite major screw-ups. thecanary.co 
The chair of South East Water has said that the company "fully supports" the executive team, despite weeks of failings and water outages. Over the last few weeks, South East Water left customers across Kent without water on several occasions. Only last week, 6,500 properties were without water. Whilst the company restored the supply on […] | By
(2026-01-19). New York healthcare worker voices solidarity with striking nurses. wsws.org Speaking in support of the week-long strike by 15,000 nurses, a worker at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital connected the attacks on healthcare workers with the diversion of social resources toward repression and war.
(2026-01-19). Friday 1/23: ICE Out Of MN-Support MN Gen Strike! Shut ICE Down NOW! Join SF Support Rally. indybay.org California State Building | 350 McAllister St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-19). Students and workers support call for a general strike to oppose federal occupation of Minneapolis. wsws.org At a rally Sunday in Minnesota, postal workers, students, and community members spoke with WSWS reporters about the murder of Renee Good and the way forward for the working class.
(2026-01-19). NRM Celebrates Winning Kasese Woman MP Seat, A Position That Eluded the Party Since Return of Multi-Party Politics. plusnews.ug 
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is celebrating a significant milestone after winning six parliamentary seats for the first time in Kasese District. The victory is especially notable in the Woman Member of Parliament race, a result that has been widely celebrated by NRM supporters. Since 2005, the Kasese District Woman MP seat has largely …
(2026-01-19). SANDF deploys rescue team to assist in flood-stricken areas. sanews.gov.za SANDF deploys rescue team to assist in flood-stricken areas | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. | These areas have been severely affected by flooding and rising water levels due to heavy rains over the past two weeks. | The SANDF has additionally deployed a search and rescue team, which included an Oryx helicopter from the South African Air Force (SAAF), to assist in search operations in Mozambique which has also been aff…
(2026-01-19). Bristol MP Damien Egan wanted to visit a school Bristol is saying no. thecanary.co 
Damien Egan is an MP so strident in his support for the genocidal Israeli regime that parents and teachers didn't want him in their school. Now people in Bristol, where Egan is a Labour MP, want to keep the city safe from his bile. They say the recent situation raises serious concerns about safeguarding, ethics, […] | By
(2026-01-19). Councils spend over £150 million a year trying to stop disabled kids getting support. thecanary.co 
It's been revealed that councils in England and Wales are spending over £150 million every year fighting parents in SEND tribunals. This is despite them losing 99% of them. Government complains about 'SEND blackhole' but is blowing money Local authorities are supposed to help the parents and families of disabled children in areas such as […] | By
(2026-01-19). President mourns deaths in Cape flats violence and scholar transport crash. sanews.gov.za President mourns deaths in Cape flats violence and scholar transport crash | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from violent incidents on the Cape Flats over the weekend and in a tragic collision involving a scholar transport vehicle, near Vanderbijlpark, on Monday morning. | At least 26 people were killed in incidents of violence on the Cape Flats since Friday, while 11 learners lost their lives when the scholar transport vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a truck near Vanderbijlpark. | The President conveyed his deepest sympathies to the fam…