(2026-01-13). Drone strike on military base kills 27 in central Sudan: source. ecns.cn At least 27 people were killed and 73 others wounded on Monday in a drone strike on a military base in the city of Sinja in Sudan's central Sinnar State, according to a government source.
(2026-01-13). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-13). UN envoy in Cairo for talks as Sudan war tops 1,000 days: What to know. al-monitor.com UN-led efforts to end Sudan's war have stalled, with fighting continuing and negotiations making little headway.
(2026-01-13). RSF drone attack kills 27 in southeast Sudan: Report. aljazeera.com Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacks an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja with drones.
(2026-01-13). Sudan 'lost all sources of revenue' in the war: minister. newarab.com 
Widespread destruction, massive military spending and plummeting oil and gold revenues have left In an interview with AFP from his office in Port Sudan, Ibrahim said the government is eyeing deals for Red Sea ports and private investment to help rebuild infrastructure. | This week, Sudan's prime minister announced the government's official return…
(2026-01-13). Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid said on Monday coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. | After losing the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday the club decided to part ways with the Basque coach, in charge for less than eight months, and immediately appointed former Madrid player Arbeloa who was coaching the reserve side. | "Real Madrid announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to bring his tenure as first-team coach to an end," said Los Blancos in a statement. | In a separate statement Madrid then announced A…
(2026-01-13). Shame on The UN: Ratifying Genocide, Legitimating the Trump Plan. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note; This essay in modified form was published on December 29, 2025 in CounterPunch. The January 3 acts of US aggression against Venezuela and kidnapping of its elected President followed by an indictment in US Federal Court on charges of narco-terrorism. Rationalized as a 'law enforcement' undertaking by apologists rather than viewed as 'aggression' …
(2026-01-13). West Papua and the Genocide Mosaic. counterpunch.org 
The patterns of genocide, or the various ways humans go about killing large groups of other humans and their attempted justifications for doing so, are so sadly predictable or systematised that, in the case of West Papua, if you take just a small sample, say the last three months, about 2.5% of 60-plus years of Indonesian mass slaughter and environmental destruction, the fragmentary forms are recognisable enough to produce a picture of the ghastly whole. Very few people talk or protest about the genocide in West Papua, and this is one more element of the general picture: the coverup by the so-called international…
(2026-01-13). WWP letter to U.N. special rapporteur regarding human rights in Cuba. workers.org 
TO: Special Rapporteur of Unilateral Coercive Measures [Alena Douhan] FROM: Workers World Party, New York, U.S. Re: Visit to Cuba 11-14 November 2025 Date: 5 November 2025 Dear Ms. Douhan: You have sent out a Call for Input on the "negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of . . . |
(2026-01-13). Saudi Arabia: Record Number of Executions in 2025. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Al-Safat Square, a location where public executions used to take place, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 18, 2022. | © 2022 Johannes Sadek/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images…
(2026-01-13). Demand to Close GITMO Unanswered After 24 Years. indybay.org Human rights activists called for the closing of Guantánamo prison on the 24th anniversary of its first opening.
(2026-01-13). St. Paul, MN, January 19, 2026: In the Spirit of Dr., King, Keep Moving Forward! Stop ICE! Stop Endless U.S. Wars! Workers Rights! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1ABxSnydqX/ "If you can't fly, then run; if you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving forward". Martin Luther King Jr. This powerful message emphasizes perseverance, adaptability, and the importance of continuous progress, even when facing obstacles, by adjusting your pace but never stopping your …
(2026-01-13). Justice Elusive for UN Experts Murdered in DR Congo. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Zaida Catalán and Michael Sharp. | © Instagram/Zaida Catalán; John Sharp | In March 2017, grainy video footage revealed that armed men walked Zaida Catalán, a 36-year-old Swede, and Michael Sharp, a 34-year-old American, through a savanna, sat them down and shot them. The brutal murders of the two United Nations investigators—and the disappearance of their Congolese interpreter and the three motorbike drivers who accompanied them—sent shockwaves across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the broader international community, especially among researchers and human rights…
(2026-01-13). Western media whitewashes deadly riots in Iran, relying on US govt-funded regime change NGOs. thegrayzone.com As deadly riots burn Iranian cities, Western media ignores the shocking wave of violence, turning instead to US government-funded NGOs for data. The one-sided portrayal has helped push Trump to the brink of authorizing renewed US attacks. Western media has ignored a growing trove of video evidence showing terrorist tactics deployed across Iran by protesters described by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch as "largely peaceful." Recent videos published both by Iranian state media and anti-government forces reveal public lynchings …
(2026-01-13). NA seeks probe into offloading of passengers at airports. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution calling on the government to investigate the offloading of passengers with valid travel documents at airports across the country. | The resolution was moved by Pakistan Peoples Party lawmaker Agha Rafiullah, who pointed to a growing number of incidents in which travellers were denied boarding despite holding valid tickets and identification. | It urges the government to carry out a thorough inquiry into such cases and introduce administrative reforms to ensure transparency, accountability and the protection of passenger rights. The resolut…
(2026-01-13). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-13). UN demands independent probe into woman's killing by ICE officer. newarab.com 
The The UN rights office voiced deep concern at the killing of 37-year-old "Under international human rights law, the intentional use of lethal…
(2026-01-13). Supreme Court Weighs on Transgender Athletes and State Laws. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices expressed sympathy for state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in female sports teams. This comes amid a surge in efforts to limit transgender rights nationwide. The high court heard appeals from Idaho and West Virginia concerning their laws, which lower courts had previously struck down, siding with transgender students who argued the bans violated both the U.S. Constitution and a federal anti-discrimination law.
(2026-01-13). US President Trump slaps 25 % tariffs on Iran trade partners. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: It appears that whenever an international crisis erupts—whether in Iran or Ukraine—US President Donald Trump somehow finds an excuse to take aim at India. | Barely hours after US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor praised India as America's "most essential partner," Trump announced a fresh 25% tariff on all nations trading with crisis-stricken Iran—a decision that is expected to hit New Delhi particularly hard. India, one of Iran's top five trading partners, could now see US import duties on its goods climb to an alarming 75%. | As Iran faces its most significant anti-regime demonst…
(2026-01-13). Morris Brown Removes President Who Helped Rebuild College After Crisis. capitalbnews.org 
Kevin E. James, president of Morris Brown College, was fired by the school's board of trustees on Monday in a move that James described as "deeply concerning." "Dr. James has played a meaningful role in guiding the institution through critical seasons of growth, resilience, and transformation," the college said in a statement Monday. The former …
(2026-01-13). UK student loans crisis branded 'completely insane'. thecanary.co 
Student loan debt is rising so fast that most graduates are functionally in a debt prison they will never escape from. Things have gotten so out of hand that lawyer and activist Peter Stefanovic described the situation as follows: Jeez. This is completely insane. How has this been allowed to happen? pic.twitter.com/5UF7lK9cxE — Peter Stefanovic […] | By
(2026-01-13). Unite demands that Holyrood act to fix social care crisis in Scotland with this year's budget. thecanary.co 
Unite the union has issued a press statement demanding that the government address the dire state of the social care sector in Scotland. The move comes as Scottish finance secretary Shona Robinson is set to announce the country's budget for the coming year. Crucially, the union argued that pumping money and support in the sector […] | By
(2026-01-13). Iran since 1979: A timeline of crises. aljazeera.com From a hostage crisis, a years-long war, and a nuclear dispute, Iran's struggles remain pivotal to its identity.
(2026-01-13). Zabalaza for Socialism (South Africa): Another world is not only possible — it is necessary and urgent. links.org.au 
Zabalaza for Socialism — We enter a new year in a time of deep crisis and danger.
(2026-01-13). California's Palestine Exception to 1st Amendment is Fought in Courts by Progressives. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The nationwide effort by far-right forces to quash academic freedom in the US, and legally declare any criticism of Israeli policy to be sanctionable anti-Semitism has reached a crisis point. In California of all places! Gov. Gavin Newsom signed
(2026-01-13). Six dead as Gaza's displaced struggle to hold ground in rainfall. newarab.com 
(2026-01-13). Banderism and Mazepism: The war against Orthodoxy in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su Kiev regime seeks to eradicate Russia's historical faith. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) conti…
(2026-01-13). Free Chantal Anicoche! End U.S. intervention from Venezuela to the Philippines! workers.org 
Resist U.S.-led War of Seattle posted the following statement on Jan. 10, 2026. On January 1, 2026, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) deployed four attack helicopters that dropped 12 bombs, followed by continuous aerial strafing for several hours, terrorizing the peasant and Indigenous Mangyan communities in Barangay Cabacao, . . . |
(2026-01-13). Former South Korean President Faces Death Penalty Over Martial Law Imposition. devdiscourse.com An independent counsel has requested the death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing rebellion charges related to his imposition of martial law in December 2024. Yoon, who was removed from office in April, is currently in jail facing eight trials for crimes during his presidency.
(2026-01-13). We're Being Lied To On A Massive Scale About Events In Venezuela. popularresistance.org On January 3, the Trump administration authorized a large-scale military invasion in Venezuela that killed one hundred people. The US bombed infrastructure in and around Caracas, and in other states, and kidnapped President Nicolas Maduro and First Combatant (aka First Lady) Cilia Flores. Outright lies are being reported in the corporate media on a massive scale to justify crimes committed by the US military and to mislead the public. Clearing the FOG speaks with activist and policy analyst Leonardo Flores. Flores addresses many of the common myths and provides the facts you need to understand that President Madu…
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). As deepfake fight intensifies, Elon Musk reposts 'cosplay British Hitler'. thecanary.co 
Governments around the world are threatening to censor Elon Musk's X/Twitter platform. While some are claiming this is a 'free speech' issue, the actual cause is that Grok — Musk's AI — is producing deepfake images of women and children (with the latter counting as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)). Any reasonable person understands that […] | By
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Why I filed criminal charges against former top cop. electronicintifada.net Abuses by Israel-linked Fedpol director Nicoletta della Valle led to my illegal arrest so I couldn't talk about Gaza.
(2026-01-13). China bans medical institutions from offering funeral services in crackdown on sector abuses. ecns.cn China has issued new rules banning medical institutions from providing funeral services and strengthening oversight of how deceased patients are handled, more than a year after authorities launched a campaign to tackle corruption and abuses in the funeral sector.
(2026-01-13). US faces war crime allegation for 'disguising' aircraft in drug boat attack. aljazeera.com The New York Times says US allegedly painted its military aircraft like a civilian plane to conduct a September strike.
(2026-01-13). Kidnappers clash with police in DI Khan; civilian injured. tribune.com.pk 
Armed individuals on Tuesday carried out a looting and kidnapping operation near the Kachhi Canal bridge in the Paharpur area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district, triggering an exchange of fire with police, officials said. | District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada said the assailants abducted a person and fled the scene after the shootout. During the exchange of fire, an employee of a private cement factory, identified as Amjad, was injured, he added. | The DPO said it could not be stated with certainty whether the abducted person was a contractor of the cement factory. He said polic…
(2026-01-13). International Tricontinental Congress begins in Havana. radiohc.cu The International Congress "60 Years After the Tricontinental: Context, Impact, Legacy, and Future" began Monday in the Cuban capital with the participation of more than 200 academics representing 27 countries. | The event, hosted by the University of Havana (UH) for three days, includes 43 planned conferences and discussions, in which topics related to anti-imperialism, South-South solidarity, and the emergence of movements such as the Non-Aligned Movement will be debated. | "From the Aula Magna of the UH, which has witnessed numerous events, we condemn the aggression of the U.S. government against the Bolivaria…
(2026-01-13). Residents in Masaka Fear Displacement Amid Heightened Land Conflicts. plusnews.ug 
Residents in the rural communities of Masaka are living in fear of displacement due to escalating land conflicts that have coincided with ongoing political campaigns. The threatened residents are primarily in Katwadde Ward, Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, and their neighbours in Ssunga Ward, Bukakata Sub-County, Masaka District. According to locals, suspicious landlords are taking advantage of …
(2026-01-13). 'UK Waiting for Us to Die'. consortiumnews.com Palestine hunger striker Kamran Ahmed told Declassified UK that his body was "twitching" uncontrollably and he fears heart failure, Phil Miller and Alex Morris report. By Phil Miller and Alex Morris Declassified UK A pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike in a London…
(2026-01-13). Conceptual Model of State Collapse. globalresearch.ca Summary: | A minimalist conceptual model of the state is presented in which the fundamental basis of state existence and continuity is the flux of produced resources between producers and the needed state apparatus, while contending with powerful domestic non-state actors …
(2026-01-13). Japan to provide $18.6 million grant for pediatric care in South Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
In a significant boost to Pakistan's healthcare infrastructure, the Government of Japan has committed a grant of 2.91 billion Japanese Yen (approximately $18.62 million) to enhance pediatric medical services in South Punjab. The "Exchange of Notes" and grant agreement were signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Economic Affairs by Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi. | This agreement formalises Japan's support for upgrading the Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health (ICH) Multan, the region's largest tertiary care facility, through the provision of modern medical e…
(2026-01-13). Museveni campaigns in Bukonzo East, advocates for commercial agriculture and tourism. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth. Addressing supporters, President Museveni said peace and stability had laid a strong foundation for development in Kasese …
(2026-01-13). Deputy President urges matriculants to seize govt opportunities for education, employment. sanews.gov.za Deputy President urges matriculants to seize govt opportunities for education, employment | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged matriculants to utilise government-supported opportunities designed to help young people transition into higher education, skills development and employment. | "The Deputy President reaffirmed government's commitment to investing in young people and creating inclusive opportunities that enable them to participate meaningfully in the economy and society," the Deputy President's Office said in a statement. | Last night, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced the 2025 Na…
(2026-01-13). Protest wave exposes deep divides and anxiety across Iran. newarab.com 
As Authorities have sought to reassure the public, insisting the situation is under control and that what they describe as "riots" are nearing an end. | Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that unrest was being "contained". | Meanwhile, Iran saw on Monday widespread rallies in support of the Islamic Revolution and stability, condemning what state media des…
(2026-01-13). Haredi faction says it will withhold support for state budget over IDF exemption bill. haaretz.com Degel Hatorah's chair, Moshe Gafni, said he told Netanyahu that if a bill exempting ultra-Orthodox men from military service failed to pass, his faction would not support the 2026 state budget. Agudat Yisrael party sources told Haaretz that penalties for draft dodgers would block the bill…
(2026-01-13). Staff at special school willing to strike over suspended union rep. thecanary.co 
Support staff at a special school have indicated that they're willing to strike over the suspension of their union rep. An indicative ballot of UNISON members at Ash Field Academy in Evington, Leicester, asked whether they'd consider industrial action. A petition alongside the ballot, which many members signed, described the suspension as "a bad-faith attack […] | By
(2026-01-13). US billionaire donates $10K for ICE agent who killed Renee Good. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Billionaire Bill Ackman, known for being a huge supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, donated $10K for the ICE agent who shot dead Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, the New York Post reported.Nonetheless, Ackman also said that he wanted to do the same for the family of the victim; however, he apparently missed his chance.Jonathan Ross was the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fired "defensive shots" at Good, who is a mother of three kids, causing her death.A donation on the page created for Jonathan Ross, by those who said that he was only defending himself, accusing the woman of usin…
(2026-01-13). We're Always Told That Everyone In The Empire-Targeted Nation Hates Their Government. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes: ; ⚪ ‚ùñ | The regime change supporter's favorite trick is to pretend the people in the targeted country are an ideological monolith. All Iranians hate their government, all Venezuelans wanted freedom from Maduro, etc. They do this constantly. | Thing is, it requires them to dehumanize the very population they're claiming to care about. They need to pretend the people in the empire-targeted nation are these weird creatures with some kind of Pluribus-style ali…