(2026-01-03). Senegal vs Sudan 3-1: AFCON 2025 — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as Senegal fight back from a goal down to knock out Sudan in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
(2026-01-03). RSF shelling of towns prompts fears of humanitarian disaster. newarab.com 
The Sudanese Doctors Network on Saturday warned of an imminent health and humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged town of Dilling in south The notorious The network added that RSF ally, the People's Liberation Mov…
(2026-01-03). UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese says prominent U.S. university severed ties over exposing Israeli genocide. radiohc.cu Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, says Georgetown University's move to end her 10-year affiliation is a fallout from US sanctions imposed for her work exposing Israel's genocide in Gaza and US business complicity. | "Georgetown's decision to end my 10-year-old affiliation is yet another fallout of the sanctions the US imposed on me last July for exposing Israel's genocide and the complicity of US businesses," Albanese wrote in a post on X on Monday. | "Any other explanation is the usual laughable propaganda of the pro-genocide minions," she added. | Georgeto…
(2026-01-03). The Bondi Attack in Australia, Repression, Imperialism & the Working Class. indybay.org The Bondi attack on the Jewish community in Australia has led to massive repression and an effort to shut down all opposition to the genocide in Gaza. Davey Heller who is a writer and unionist spoke about these attaks and Austrlian working class history.
(2026-01-03). MNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The Inside Story. ummid.com The change from MNREGA to VB-G RAM G shows the BJP agenda to quite some extent, away from Gandhi's ideology, undermines federalism, the concept of Rights and doesn't care for the marginalized!
(2026-01-03). ICE plans $100 million "wartime recruitment" campaign targeting military and firearms enthusiasts. radiohc.cu Officials at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, are planning to spend $100 million over a one-year period to recruit gun rights supporters and military enthusiasts through online influencers and a geotargeted advertising campaign. | According to The Washington Post, this is part of what the agency called a "wartime recruitment" strategy aimed at hiring thousands of new deportation officers nationwide. | The recruitment drive is targeted at people who have attended UFC fights, listened to far-right podcasts or shown an interest in guns and tactical gear. It uses the ad-industry technique known…
(2026-01-03). Khamenei's shock warning a day after Trump threatens Tehran as Iran witnesses unprecedented protests. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that "rioters must be put in their place" following a week of nationwide protests fueled by Iran's worsening economic crisis and the collapse of the rial. In his first public remarks since the unrest began, the 86-year-old leader sought to distinguish between peaceful protesters with economic grievances and what he described as violent "rioters." Speaking in Tehran, Khamenei said officials should engage with protesters but insisted there was no benefit in negotiating with rioters. He again blamed foreign powers, including the United States and Israel,…
(2026-01-03). (W.E. Talk) Looking ahead to 2026: As geopolitical conflict risks intensify, all parties seek opportunities amid crisis through strategic moves. ecns.cn Looking back at 2025, the international landscape was marked by intertwined transformations and conflicts, with geopolitical tensions flaring up in various regions.
(2026-01-03). Venezuela attack: Who knew where Maduro slept, and how did US forces pull off a lightning-fast raid. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate that U.S. military action against Venezuela was swift, lasting under 30 minutes, with coordinated strikes reported in Caracas and other parts of the country. According to multiple claims, President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured during the operation while they were asleep, marking a dramatic turn in Venezuela's political and security crisis. The developments have triggered global attention as questions mount over the operation's scope, targets, and regional fallout.
(2026-01-03). Israel mental health crisis: 32% of public, 39% of soldiers seek support | Gaza. hindustantimes.com After two years of war and national trauma, the mental health of Israelis has reached a critical tipping point. A new Maccabi survey reveals that 32% of Israelis now say they need mental health support, the highest number ever recorded. Within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the situation is even more alarming, as 39% of soldiers report needing psychological help, underscoring how constant conflict and insecurity are taking a deep emotional toll.
(2026-01-03). US strikes Venezuela: Explosions videos out as Maduro's location remains unknown. hindustantimes.com Uncertainty over Nicolás Maduro's whereabouts has surged after multiple U.S. strikes hit Venezuela, with Washington claiming to have "captured" the Venezuelan president and flown him out of the country, while Caracas officials say they do not know where he is. Videos from Caracas and nearby areas show powerful nighttime explosions, smoke plumes and low‚Äëflying aircraft as Venezuela declares a national emergency amid the escalating crisis. Watch for more…
(2026-01-03). Bobi Wine Condemns Government's Handling of Bugisu Landslide Victims. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has criticized the government for failing to resettle people displaced by landslides in the Bugisu region since December 2024. Speaking at two campaigns rallies in Mbale City this Friday, one at Malare play ground in Industrial city division, and another at Nakaloke Play …
(2026-01-03). Maduro captured! Trump announces US forces seize Venezuelan leader, wife in daring overnight strike. hindustantimes.com U.. President Donald Trump has admitted that American forces carried out strikes linked to Venezuela, claiming that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured in the operation. Trump's statement came just hours after a powerful explosion rocked Caracas, with reports also pointing to incidents across other parts of the region. An elite U.S. force was reportedly behind Maduro's capture from Venezuela's capital.
(2026-01-03). It Was A Bad Year For The United States Military. popularresistance.org Every administration leaves it mark on the U.S. military. Some do so quietly, through budgetary or force-structure transformations. Others do so through the conduct of wars, or the conclusion of wars, or personnel reforms. But this past year will be remembered for something different: an erosion of the professional, legal, and ethical guardrails that have guided, protected, and enhanced America's armed forces for generations. | None of this should come as a surprise. | Before this administration took office, I wrote that the job of secretary of defense is among the most demanding in government.
(2026-01-03). Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in large scale US strike. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured "The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," Trump said on Truth Social.
(2026-01-03). Saudi-backed forces 'make advances' in Yemen's Hadramawt. newarab.com 
The Saudis and Emiratis have for years supported rival factions in Yemen's fractious government. But a recent offensive by the
(2026-01-03). US strikes Venezuela: From bus driver to President: Questions resurface over Nicolas Maduro's net worth. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that American special forces carried out a covert mission inside Venezuela, detaining President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores and placing them under US custody. The dramatic assertion came amid reports of loud explosions across Caracas, which plunged parts of the Venezuelan capital into darkness as authorities scrambled to respond.If confirmed, the operation would mark a major escalation in the long-running standoff between Washington and Caracas, rooted in allegations of election manipulation, narcotics trafficking and systemic human right…
(2026-01-03). Iranians Launch Counterprotests; Reject Destabilization Attempts. popularresistance.org Thousands of Iranians have come out into the streets for counterprotests rejecting foreign interference, violence against security forces, and vandalism of public property. | Footage on social media showed scores of citizens carrying Iranian flags and chanting "Death to America" in Hamedan province, where a police officer was assaulted by rioters the night before. Counter-protesters also took to the streets of Iran's Fars province. | Citizens chanted slogans condemning "the acts of sabotage carried out by some elements in the country, taking advantage of the peaceful protests," while rejecting "any form of violen…
(2026-01-03). UAE forces completely withdraw from Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Friday evening that it has completed the return of its forces from Yemen.
(2026-01-03). Yemen's southern separatists call for path to independence amid fighting over key region. geo.tv 
A flag of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council flutters on a military patrol truck, at the site of a rally by STC supporters in Aden, Yemen, January 1, 2026. — ReutersSTC says starting two-year process towards referendum.Saudi-backed forces took back parts of…
(2026-01-03). Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after kidnapping Maduro. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will "run" Trump's announcement came hours after a lightning attack in which special forces grabbed Maduro and his wife, while
(2026-01-03). Footage shows Saudi-backed forces advancing in southern Yemen. aljazeera.com Video shows Saudi-backed forces advancing towards the Yemeni city of Mukalla, seizing new areas in Hadramout.
(2026-01-03). Trump faces a nightmare in the Caribbean: Venezuela can strike back with deadly precision soon. hindustantimes.com Explosions around Caracas mark a sharp escalation in the U.S.—Venezuela confrontation, while analysts note that Venezuela's roughly 123,000‚Äëstrong armed forces—backed by Russian‚Äësupplied Su‚Äë30MK2 fighters, S‚Äë300VM, Buk‚ÄëM2E and Pantsir‚ÄëS1 air defenses, and Iranian‚Äëorigin CM‚Äë90 anti‚Äëship missiles on fast Zolfaghar boats—can complicate U.S. operations in the Caribbean but are heavily outmatched by U.S. stealth bombers, cruise missiles, and…
(2026-01-03). Trump's Venezuela Regime Change Attempt an Illegal Act of War. commondreams.org In response to the United States launching military attacks in Venezuela, Center for International Policy Executive Vice President Matt Duss issued the following statement: "Donald Trump has launched an illegal and reckless regime change operation in Venezuela. This act of war violates both U.S. and international law, and follows nearly one hundred extrajudicial killings at sea on Trump's orders."None of this use of military force has been authorized by Congress. Lawmakers must assert their constitutional war powers and force the president to remove U.S. armed forces from the hostilities with Venezuela that he…
(2026-01-03). Israel gunfire kills 3 Palestinians, freezing weather grips Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday and injured several others, in multiple violations of the ceasefire agreement in the enclave. | Earlier today, 27-year-old Haroun Nimr Bahar, was killed by Israeli fire near a bus station In Beit Lahia, 11-year-old Fatima Marouf was gunned down by Israel, as well as 45-year-old Sunyora al-Shish. | At least two men have sustained injuries after been shot by Israel…
(2026-01-03). Iran's Khamenei demands rioters 'be put in their place' as protests grow amid Trump warning. scmp.com Iran's supreme leader insisted on Saturday that "rioters must be put in their place" after a week of protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic, likely giving security forces a green light to aggressively put down the demonstrations. | The first comments by 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei come as violence surrounding the demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy has killed at least 10 people. The protests show no sign of stopping and follow US President Donald Trump warning Iran on…
(2026-01-03). Venezuela mobilises for full-scale armed struggle as US forces abduct President Maduro at dawn. hindustantimes.com Venezuela's government has accused the United States of carrying out military aggression after explosions were reported in Caracas and other regions, triggering a sharp escalation in rhetoric and security posture. President Nicolás Maduro ordered troops onto the streets, directed the armed forces to stand ready, and announced nationwide mobilisation measures, including a decree declaring a State of External Commotion. Caracas said it would raise the issue at the United Nations and other international forums, warning of risks to regional stability across Latin America and the Caribbean.
(2026-01-03). Iran unrest: New protests over economic pain test Pezeshkian and the regime. hindustantimes.com Iran has entered 2026 with two Irans on display. On one side, state-led ceremonies, flags, and official speeches marking the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani's assassination. On the other, streets filled with anger, fear, and defiance, as protesters clash with security forces across Tehran and several provincial cities. What began as an economic outburst over a collapsing currency and runaway inflation is now slipping into something more familiar, and more dangerous. Is this the return of the 2022 Mahsa Amini moment or something bigger? Why are people dying again on Iran's streets? And what does this unrest mean f…
(2026-01-03). 'A criminal act of imperial aggression': Statement from Progressive International's Cabinet on the US invasion of Venezuela. commondreams.org The Cabinet of the Progressive International firmly condemns the US military attack against Venezuela, the bombing of Caracas, and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro. On 2 January, US military forces launched an illegal and unprovoked military assault against Venezuela — bombing Fuerte Tiuna, La Carlota Air Base, the port of La Guaira, residential neighborhoods across Caracas, and military and civilian installations in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. Missiles fired from US helicopters killed military personnel and civilians, left entire neig…
(2026-01-03). Defense ministry rebuffs criticism over drills around Taiwan. ecns.cn The Ministry of National Defense said a recent large-scale exercise around Taiwan was intended to deter "Taiwan independence" forces and foreign interference, pushing back against criticism from several Western governments that the drills undermined regional stability.
(2026-01-03). Yemen presidency says Saudi-backed forces retake key province. newarab.com 
(2026-01-03). 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.
(2026-01-03). International NGOs Warn Israel's New Measures Impede Humanitarian Aid. popularresistance.org International humanitarian organisations operating in the occupied Palestinian territory warn that Israel's recent registration measures threaten to halt INGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need, despite the ceasefire in Gaza. On 30 December, 37 INGOs received official notification that their registrations would expire on 31 December 2025. This triggers a 60-day period after which INGOs would be required to cease operations in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. | INGOs are integral to the humanitarian response, working in partnership with the United Natio…
(2026-01-03). More than 50 NGOs warn Israeli bans will gravely impede aid access in Gaza. radiohc.cu More than 50 international NGOs operating in occupied Palestine have warned that recent registration measures imposed by Israel are threatening to halt operations at a time of acute humanitarian need in Gaza. | On 30 December, 37 NGOs received an official notification that their registrations would expire the next day, triggering a two-month period after which they would be required to cease operations in Gaza, as well as the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. | Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs announced the ban on Tuesday, saying that organizations that had failed to meet their "security and transparenc…
(2026-01-03). MSF may have to halt Gaza operations in March amid Israel ban. newarab.com 
Banned from the Gaza Strip with 36 aid bodies, medical charity UN secretary general Antonio Guterres called on Friday for Israel to end a ban on humanitarian agencies that provided aid in Gaza, saying he was "deeply concerned" at the development. | Israel confirmed on Thursday it…
(2026-01-03). UN secretary general calls on Israel to reverse NGO ban in Gaza and West Bank. radiohc.cu United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on Israel to reverse a pending ban on 37 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. | In a statement on Friday, Guterres called the work of the groups "indispensable to life-saving humanitarian work," according to spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. He added that the "suspension risks undermining the fragile progress made during the ceasefire." | Israel banned the humanitarian groups for failing to meet new registration rules requiring aid groups working in the occupied territory to provide "detailed information on thei…
(2026-01-03). Rough year for UN amid wars, calls for reform. ecns.cn The past year has not been a peaceful one inside the United Nations headquarters in New York, as the world continued to be entangled in wars, humanitarian crises and growing geopolitical divisions amid mounting pressure on the multilateral system.
(2026-01-03). Elon Musk's Grok AI faces scrutiny over complaints it undressed minors in photos. scmp.com Elon Musk's AI platform, Grok, announced on Friday it is scrambling to fix safety flaws after users successfully used the tool to turn photographs of children and women into erotic images. | "We've identified lapses in safeguards and are urgently fixing them," Grok stated in a post on X, emphasising that "CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) is illegal and prohibited."
(2026-01-03). Venezuela Accuses US of Attacks Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com Venezuela's government has accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations, particularly after explosions were heard in Caracas early Saturday morning. The accusation marks a fiery chapter in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
(2026-01-03). Unreal visuals from Venezuela: Explosions caught on cam in two Venezuelan cities Caracas & Higuerote. hindustantimes.com Videos circulating online showed explosions lighting up the night sky in Venezuela's capital Caracas and the coastal city of Higuerote in the early hours of Saturday. Residents reported hearing at least seven blasts and the sound of low-flying aircraft around 2 a.m. local time in Caracas. Shortly after the explosions, the Venezuelan government accused the United States of launching attacks on both civilian and military installations across multiple states. U.S. officials did not immediately respond to the allegations. The Pentagon referred requests for comment to the White House, which had not replied at the time…
(2026-01-03). Venezuela demands proof of life from the U.S. for President Nicolas Maduro after military attack. radiohc.cu The vice president of Venezuela denounced a military attack in the capital and the states of Aragua, Miranda, and La Guaira, which resulted in the deaths of civilians. The high-ranking official is demanding proof of life from the United States for President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, whose whereabouts are unknown after the attacks. | According to the vice president, President Maduro had previously warned the people about a possible attack of this nature, which would affect civilians in various parts of the country. In response to the situation, the nation's defense was activated according to the…
(2026-01-03). The US Attacks Venezuela and Seizes It President. counterpunch.org 
A little after 2am, Venezuela time, on 3 January 2026, in violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the United States began an attack on several sites in the country, including Caracas, the capital. Residents awoke to loud noises and flashes, as well as large helicopters in the sky. Videos began to appear on social media, but without much context. Confusion and rumor flooded social media.
(2026-01-03). Secret evacuations fuel fears of Gaza displacement scheme. newarab.com 
Mounting accusations are being levelled at a Europe-based organisation, facilitating what critics describe as a covert displacement scheme, after groups of Palestinians were found to have left Departures from Gaza are not subject to formal exit processes and instead resemble smuggling-style operations, according to accounts from travellers and officials. | These movements are overseen by an
(2026-01-03). We Greet The New Year With Optimism. popularresistance.org Are we entering the new year with anxiety or with hope? I am hopeful because in my travels I see that people around the world are disappointed with the present state of things — they want to live in a society that is not eclipsed by hunger and suffering. But I am not so optimistic as to think that dissatisfaction alone will transform this world of climate catastrophe and genocidal war into one of dignity and peace. While the feeling exists, it has not yet helped us carve a path towards something better. | For decades, organisations like the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), founde…
(2026-01-03). Neocons premature celebration over protests in Iran. strategic-culture.su Western media, especially those outlets firmly aligned with the neoconservative view, are quick to jump on reports of protests in Iran as a sign that the Islamic Republic of Iran is about to implode. Events today in Iran provided another spurt of arousal among neocons longing to bring back the Shah and eliminate the mullahs. Here's a summary of the various news reports.
(2026-01-03). INSF, NSFC to support implementation of five joint research projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and China will support the implementation of five out of 190 research projects proposed in the Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plants, and Energy sectors after the fifth joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).
(2026-01-03). Cuba strongly condemns US aggression against Venezuela. plenglish.com Havana, January 3 (Prensa Latina) The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the US military aggression against Venezuela and reiterates Cuba's support and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) stated.
(2026-01-03). Statement From Inder Regarding the US Aggression Against Venezuela. radiohc.cu Havana, January 3 (RHC) — From a sector like sports, a symbol of peace and solidarity among peoples, we join in condemning the military aggression against Venezuela, an expression of the state terrorism practiced and encouraged by Yankee imperialism. | We reject this grave violation of International Law and the principles and purposes of the United Nations, carried out to plunder the natural resources, especially oil, of that sister nation. | We reiterate our support for its legitimate President, Nicolás Maduro Moros, and the Venezuelan Popular, Military, and Police Force, and for the goal of making Latin Am…
(2026-01-03). Frogs and left-wing terror. indybay.org Portland is by no means in a "war-like state" More like carnival than the dark side of the force. Bicycle demonstration in Portland against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the threatened deployment of the National Guard, October 12. | All eyes in the United States are on the West Coast city of Portland Trump supporters across the country consider it a hotbed of "wokeness" and violent left-wing militancy.
(2026-01-03). Cuba reaffirms absolute support and solidarity with Venezuela. radiohc.cu The Cuban Revolutionary Government has condemned in the strongest terms the United States' military aggression against Venezuela and categorically reiterated its absolute support and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic and its government. | In a statement released this Saturday, Cuba supported the address by Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and endorsed her demand that the United States government provide proof of life for Constitutional President Nicolás Maduro Moros and his wife, Cilia Flores. | It also expressed its support for the determination of the Bolivarian and Chavista government,…
(2026-01-03). Growing expressions of rejection in Venezuela against US attacks. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) Expressions of rejection of the United States' aggression against Venezuela and of absolute support for President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores continue to arrive from all states of the country.
(2026-01-03). Israel-critic Mamdani does 'Nazi salute', then scraps antisemitism order? | NYC. hindustantimes.com Trump supporters claim liberals are showcasing double standards after NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani 'copied' Elon Musk's alleged "Nazi salute." On day one, Mamdani scraps an order tying anti‚ÄëZionism to antisemitism, prompting Israel's President Herzog to brand his stance "anti‚ÄëAmerican" and "outrageous" as the antisemitism debate explodes online.
(2026-01-03). US says it thwarted potential Daesh-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina. geo.tv 
United States Department of Justice logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025.— ReutersSuspect, charged with providing material support to Daesh, yet to enter plea.Investigators say he spent nearly one year planning attack knife attack.DoJ says FBI agents…
(2026-01-03). Internationalism: "More and more people are saying no.'. indybay.org I think it's important that a movement on the streets repeatedly voices the political demand for an end to arms deliveries to Israel. The International Criminal Court is also calling for this — and we must remind our governments of this. | We can put pressure on Israel and its supporters, but it is the Palestinians themselves who will liberate themselves.
(2026-01-03). Caracas protests back Maduro following US strike. tehrantimes.com Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuelans gathered in the capital following the US attack on the country, rallying in support of the government and President Nicolás Maduro.The scenes were reported from Caracas by Chris Gilbert, professor of political studies at the Bolivarian University of Venezuela (UBV), who described the demonstrations as a show of public defiance and national unity in the face of foreign aggression.
(2026-01-03). Trump's Spectacles of Violence Can't Hold Back the Growing Tide of Discontent. truthout.org "My family is scared to step outside," a student admitted during my class. Around him heads nodded. All were born in the U.S. but most know undocumented people. Donald Trump painted a big target on their backs. "We're not criminals, you know. We're just trying to work, and survive." After class, I looked at the news on my phone. A December 4 CNN report showed a video of a boat blasted to bits… |
(2026-01-03). The US Government is Not the Daddy of US Oil Companies. counterpunch.org 
Among the many rationalizations that the Trump administration is using to initiate massive force and violence against the Venezuelan people is that the Venezuelan government nationalized American oil interests many years ago. The notion is that since "they stole our oil" several decades ago, it is entirely proper, U.S. officials say, for the U.S. government
(2026-01-03). Did Maduro backstab Venezuela military & trade his palace for immunity in a shadow deal with US. hindustantimes.com Venezuela's opposition has claimed that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were not seized in a military operation but exited power through a negotiated arrangement. According to opposition figures, the alleged capture was part of a deal aimed at ensuring a controlled transition and avoiding further violence. Maduro and his wife were captured by an elite force of U.S. troops in a military operation carried out in Caracas in the wee hours of 3 January 2026.
(2026-01-03). Luwero Kadhi Urges Muslims to Seek Legal Redress, Reject Violence After Elections. plusnews.ug 
Luwero District Kadhi, Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja, has urged Muslims in the district to pursue legal avenues through established institutions rather than resort to violence in the event of dissatisfaction with the outcome of the January 15, 2026 General Elections. Addressing Muslim leaders, including sheikhs and imams, at the Luwero Muslim District Headquarters in Kasana, …
(2026-01-03). 17 arrested in Iraq over NYE video of men harassing woman. newarab.com 
Authorities in Violence against women, including through so-called "honour killings", has long plagued Iraq's deeply patriarchal society, though there are no official statistics available. | The New Year's Eve video, which has gone viral on social media, shows dozens of men jostling a screaming woman before lifting her up as people gathered outside. | Authorities said the footage wa…
(2026-01-03). Colombia braces with alarm after Maduro's removal in Venezuela by US. aljazeera.com Colombia could face its own turmoil from the stunning turn of events both in violence and a mass influx of refugees.