(2026-01-15). Sudan food aid could run out as peace talks show scant progress. newarab.com 
Food aid in Nearly three years of Efforts led by th…
(2026-01-15). 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.
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(2026-01-15). Friday 1/16: Protest genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-01-15). Uganda: Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the Ugandan police force gives instructions to supporters of Uganda's incumbent president and National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni entering the rally grounds ahead of the party's closing campaign rally ahead of the 2026 Ugandan general elections, in Kampala on January 13, 2026. | © 2026 AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-01-15). MLK Day 2026: Lessons from the Past for the Struggles of Today. globalresearch.ca There must be systematic change to eradicate racism, mass poverty and imperialist war. The Trump administration has attacked the remaining vestiges of the gains made during the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements.
(2026-01-15). Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece. al-monitor.com A Greek court on Thursday acquitted Syrian competitive swimmer and activist Sarah Mardini, whose rescue of her sister inspired a hit Netflix film, and 23 others of migrant trafficking in a decision applauded by top rights groups.The verdict came almost a month after the start of their trial at a court on Lesbos, ending a legal ordeal for the activists since 2018.They had been charged in the Greek island with "forming a criminal organisation" and "illegally facilitating the entry of third-country nationals into Greece".
(2026-01-15). Canadian killed by Iranian authorities during protest: Ottawa. al-monitor.com Iranian authorities have killed a Canadian citizen during one of the protests that have spread across the Islamic Republic, Ottawa said Thursday."I have just learned that a Canadian citizen has died in Iran at the hands of Iranian authorities," Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on X, giving no further details."Peaceful protests by the Iranian people ⚪ asking that their voices be heard in the face of the Iranian regime's repression and ongoing human rights violations ⚪ have led the regime to flagrantly disregard human life," Anand added.
(2026-01-15). A Push To Expand the Rights of Immigrants in Defiance of Trump. portside.org A Push To Expand the Rights of Immigrants in Defiance of Trump |
(2026-01-15). 100,000 Demand 'ICE Out Of Minnesota' In Historic March. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN – The Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) led a historic march of 100,000 people through Minneapolis to honor the life of Renee Nicole Good and to demand ICE out of Minnesota. The gathering was not only a show of grief and anger, but a powerful declaration of collective resistance. | On the morning of January 7, community member Renee Good was observing a raid and was murdered by an ICE agent. Good was known as a devoted mother and a neighbor who believed deeply in protecting her community.
(2026-01-15). "ICE Out For Good" Rally Targets ICE Headquarters. indybay.org Human rights activist rally and protest the killing of Renee Good and constitutional abuses of Americans by ICE at the Immigration and Customs headquarters in Washington, DC.
(2026-01-15). Bilawal says Sindh's progress defies a 'hidden agenda'. tribune.com.pk 
Striking a chord with political elements that have often looked askance at Islamabad's intentions vis-a-vis the provinces, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari cautioned that some powers seek to deprive Sindh of its rights, authority, and resources. | Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the first phase of the Tharparkar Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tharparkar district on Wednesday, Bilawal warned that a 'special campaign' was being run to tarnish the image of the province and its government. | "Some powers want to rob your province of its rights, authority, an…
(2026-01-15). Syria: Accountability Lacking for Sweida Abuses. hrw.org Syrian government forces and local Bedouin and Druze armed groups all carried out grave abuses during clashes in Syria's southern Sweida governorate in July 2025.Abuses included summary killings, outrages on personal dignity, and abductions. As many as 187,000 people have been displaced.The Syrian authorities need to demonstrate they are a government for all Syrians by pursuing accountability for atrocities in Sweida at the highest levels and for all involved parties.(Beirut) — Syrian government forces and local Bedouin and Druze armed groups are responsible for grave abuses during clashes in Syria's southe…
(2026-01-15). How Human Rights Watch Shattered Yugoslavia. covertactionmagazine.com On August 25th, this journalist documented how the 1975 Helsinki Accords transformed "human rights" into a highly destructive weapon in the West's imperial arsenal. At the forefront of this shift were organizations such as Amnesty International, and Helsinki Watch—the forerunner to Human Rights Watch. Supposedly independent reports published by these organizations became devastatingly effective tools …
(2026-01-15). As Philly City Council returns, here's what to watch on affordable housing, tenant protections and tax abatements. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The city's affordable housing crisis is expected to remain a front-burner issue for lawmakers when Philadelphia City Council starts a new session next Thursday. | Lawmakers are expected to finalize the funding mechanics for Mayor Cherelle Parker's $2 billion housing plan, consider a new tax abatement aimed at converting underused properties in struggling areas and revive bills focused on protecting re…
(2026-01-15). UN chief attacks world leaders putting cooperation on. al-monitor.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lashed out Thursday at world leaders who he said were seeking to "put international cooperation on deathwatch" amid brazen violations of international law, but held off naming offending countries.He also reiterated that he was "deeply concerned about the violent repression in Iran," ahead of an emergency Security Council meeting on the crisis scheduled for later Thursday.
(2026-01-15). New York City Nurses In Historic Strike. popularresistance.org New York, Jan. 13 — Do you remember when New York City nurses were heroes? When they showed up every day at the height of the pandemic, risking their lives to save thousands from a deadly and highly contagious virus? | The city clapped and banged pots at 7 p.m. for them. Politicians called them angels. Their courage was the thin white line between life and death for a city in crisis. | But the executives at New York's largest and richest private hospital networks — Mount Sinai, New York-Presbyterian, and Montefiore — have short memories. In the cold dawn of the new year, they have chosen not to…
(2026-01-15). Venezuela's New Oil Strategy: A Diplomatic Turning Point. devdiscourse.com Venezuela's acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, addressed lawmakers on Thursday, advocating for oil industry reforms encouraging foreign investment. Delivering her first state of the union less than two weeks after the United States toppled Venezuela's leader, Rodríguez called for diplomatic relations with the US to support the crisis-stricken nation.
(2026-01-15). Data Centers Might Break the Grid? Good, Something Needs To. counterpunch.org 
A quick headline roundup from the last couple of weeks: "US Electric Grid Heading Toward 'Crisis' Thanks to AI Data Centers" (Common Dreams, January 2) "US electricity grid stretches thin as data centers rush to turn on onsite generators" (tom's HARDWARE, January 5) "America's Biggest Power Grid Operator Has an AI Problem — Too Many
(2026-01-15). We Are In A Crisis How To Build Communities That Can Respond. counterpunch.org 
A lawless administration — An oligarchy concentrating power The U.S. is in a crisis of historic proportions, scaling to previous eras such as the Civil War and 1930s Depression. It is a systemic crisis in the sense its political system is failing to respond either to immediate challenges or more deeply rooted problems out of
(2026-01-15). Trump Says Iranian Crackdown Easing, Tehran Denies Death Sentences. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran has been engulfed in nationwide protests triggered by economic hardship, which escalated into one of the deadliest waves of unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. More than 2,500 people have reportedly been killed as security forces cracked down on demonstrators, and internet blackouts have limited independent reporting. U.S. President Donald Trump said he had …
(2026-01-15). Global pressure forces X to restrict Grok over sexualised deepfake images. tribune.com.pk 
Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized photos of women and children. | The announcement comes after California's attorney general launched an investigation into Musk's xAI ⚪ the developer of Grok ⚪ over the sexually explicit material and multiple countries either blocked access to the chatbot or launched their own probes. | X said it will "geoblock the ability" of all Grok and X users to create images of people in "bikinis, underwear, and similar attire" in those j…
(2026-01-15). Yemen presidential body sacks last UAE-backed member. newarab.com 
Yemen's eight-seat presidential body on Thursday dismissed its last UAE-backed member, a southern separatist, consolidating In December, forces from "It was…
(2026-01-15). PM hails JF-17 as major export prospect. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday highlighted rising international interest in acquiring defence equipment and military hardware from Pakistan, revealing that several countries were "actively" engaged in talks to purchase fighter jets. | Addressing the cabinet, the prime minister noted that demand for Pakistani defence equipment had risen following the country's success in Marka-e-Haq — the four-day military conflict with India in May last year. | Shehbaz said the improved performance of Pakistan's armed forces had translated into commercial interest, which would boost domestic defence production…
(2026-01-15). U.S. Tightens Its Grip on Venezuela's Oil With Another Capture. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF U.S. forces seized another Venezuela-linked tanker in the Caribbean, the sixth such vessel targeted in recent weeks, ahead of a critical meeting between President Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The Southern Command stated the seizure enforces Trump's "quarantine" of sanctioned vessels, solidifying a policy of indefinite U.S. control over Venezuela's …
(2026-01-15). Stop the ICE reign of terror in Minnesota! wsws.org In the week following the January 7 murder of Renée Nicole Good, Minneapolis has been occupied by thousands of federal paramilitary forces operating under the direction of the president.
(2026-01-15). Israel's Ongoing Demolition of Gaza. dissidentvoice.org What matters peace if it permits killing, maiming and destroying the infrastructure of a society supposedly once at war? This is the situation facing Gaza as the occupying Israeli forces go about their business making the Strip even more uninhabitable for the Palestinian residents, ensuring that that land will be vacated, either through force or …
(2026-01-15). Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, say local health authorities. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Two Israeli airstrikes killed five people, including a 16-year-old, in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, said local health authorities. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the incident. It was not immediately clear what triggered the attacks, which were in areas outside the control of Israeli forces in the strip. More than 400 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers have been reported killed since a fragile ceasefire took effect in October.
(2026-01-15). Nigel Farage Paid by Trump Crypto Adviser Who Worked With Russia Operative Paul Manafort. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage has been paid by a cryptocurrency adviser to US President Donald Trump, who worked with Paul Manafort – Trump's former campaign chair, jailed for financial crimes after investigations into his Kremlin-aligned influence operations – to lobby the president on Bitcoin policy. | David Bailey, chief executive of BTC Inc and a senior cryptocurrency adviser to Trump, brought Manafort into his lobbying operation in early 2024. Together, Manafort and Bailey spent the rest of the year working to persuade Trump to embrace Bitcoin and establish America's first Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. | Bailey subsequently…
(2026-01-15). The Origin of Ethnic Albanians. A Brief Overview. globalresearch.ca In the official scientific circles today, two currents represent opposing opinions on the ethnic origin of Albanians: | 1) Or that they are directly descended from the (surviving and unassimilated) Balkan indigenous Illyrians (after the migration of the Slavs to the …
(2026-01-15). From Peacekeeping to Gaza: Why Pakistan Is Hesitating on Phase Two. thinktank.pk In the evolving landscape of Middle East diplomacy, phase two of the Gaza peace initiative—spearheaded by international efforts—marks a critical shift toward long-term reconstruction and security. As of January 14, 2026, this stage emphasizes demilitarization, governance reforms, and humanitarian recovery in the war-torn region. For Pakistan, a nation with deep historical ties to Palestinian causes …
(2026-01-15). 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.
(2026-01-15). What Does Venezuela Have to Do With Taiwan? counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-15). Young protester permanently blinded as DHS agents attack anti-ICE demonstration in Santa Ana, California. wsws.org From Minneapolis to Santa Ana, federal agents are carrying out violent attacks on civilians as the Trump administration intensifies its fascistic program to suppress dissent.
(2026-01-15). Why Trump Hits Iran with Tariffs on China, India More. thinktank.pk In the high-stakes arena of international relations, the second Trump administration has reignited tensions with Iran through economic measures rather than direct confrontation. Recently, the U.S. president announced a 25% tariff on any nation conducting business with the Islamic Republic, a move framed as a response to ongoing anti-regime protests and reported civilian casualties. This …
(2026-01-15). Gaza technocrats lead phase II of Trump's 'peace plan' — but will anything change? thecanary.co 
Donald Trump announced the second phase of his Gaza peace plan today, though the foundations for peace remain unstable — at best. The latest phase will involve formation of a 15-person technocratic committee led by Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath. This committee is expected to administer Gaza. Shaath, for much needed context, is a former deputy […] | By
(2026-01-15). Iran rejects reports of protesters' executions. geo.tv 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that "there is no…
(2026-01-15). New York shuts down pro-Israel fascist group Betar. thecanary.co 
New York state's Attorney General Letitia James has shut down notorious pro-Israel fascist group Betar's operations in the state. James and her office targeted Betar for its campaigns to intimidate pro-Palestinian voices and activism. The group has supported Zionist terrorism and 'Kahanist' racist supremacism. It also has strong links to Benjamin Netanyahu's extremist 'Likud' party. […] | By
(2026-01-15). Everyone Wants Peace Until They Get Hit With The War Propaganda. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Everyone's anti-war until the war propaganda starts. | Every normal person will tell you they want peace and abhor mass-scale violence. Then the mass media start doing what they always do and churning out stories about atrocities in an empire-targeted nation, and all of a sudden people find themselves supporting airstrikes on that nation's capital, and believing they came to that position all on their own. | This happens because most people are unaware that the western news media do not exist to repo…
(2026-01-15). IMF's Watchful Eye on Venezuela: A Path to Support. devdiscourse.com Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), indicated the organization's readiness to assist Venezuela during a recent interview with Reuters. However, the move hinges on the recognition of Venezuelan leadership by major IMF shareholders.
(2026-01-15). Maccabi fans attack Palestinians in Jaffa, chant racist slogans. newarab.com 
Footage posted to social media showed Maccabi fans, dressed in the team's colours, throwing objects at the owner and staff at a Palestinian-owned car wash. The fans can be heard chanting "Death to Arabs" – a racist slogan that Maccabi supporters have been recor…
(2026-01-15). Central Banks in the Crossfire: Powell's Struggle for Independence. devdiscourse.com International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva strongly defended the independence of central banks and offered her support to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is currently under investigation by the Trump administration for cost overruns related to the renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters. Georgieva highlighted the benefits of independent, evidence-based decision-making for the economy.
(2026-01-15). On "Leftists" And "Anarchists" Who Cheer For Regime Change In Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Is there anything more undignified than "leftists" and "anarchists" who cheer on the fall of empire-targeted governments even as the empire moves war machinery into place? | Ooh look at me I'm sticking it to the man by supporting the same agendas as the US State Department. I'm being punk rock by regurgitating the same war propaganda talking points as John Bolton. I'm fighting the power by backing the foreign policy objectives of the most powerful empire that has ever existed. | ____ing embarrassing,…
(2026-01-15). Rejecting Climatism: Trump Withdraws from UNFCCC and 66 International Organizations. wattsupwiththat.com The rejection of support for UN climate change efforts moves in a radically new direction in global environmental policy. Will other nations join the US and step back from climate alarmism? Year 2026 may provide the answers for a political movement that has not only lost its momentum but is also in peril.
(2026-01-15). What Happens If America Attacks Iran? Tehran's Response Options. thinktank.pk In the midst of escalating unrest in Iran, where protests have gripped the nation since late December 2025, the question of regime change looms large. As of January 2026, demonstrators are challenging the Islamic Republic's authority amid economic collapse, corruption, and a weakened military following conflicts with Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced support …
(2026-01-15). Israel to award late Charlie Kirk for pro-Israel support. newarab.com 
Israel will honour the late Israeli Prime Minister
(2026-01-15). US envoy to UN: US stands by Iranian people, all options on table. al-monitor.com By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS, Jan 15 (Reuters) – The United States stands by the "brave people of Iran," and President Donald Trump "has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in support of protesters in Iran, where thousands of people have been reported killed in a crackdown on the unrest against clerical rule.
(2026-01-15). SA welcomes approval of AGOA Extension Bill. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes approval of AGOA Extension Bill | Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the USA House of Representatives. | AGOA is critical legislation that allows for eligible sub-Saharan African countries to enjoy duty-free access to the US market. | "The renewal of AGOA will complement and support the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area and creation of regional value chains, as well as support American businesses that depend on inputs and products imported into the US…
(2026-01-15). The real price of the Venezuela coup: Iran's regional support against Israel/U.S. strategic-culture.su Does Trump have the slightest idea of what a war with Iran actually means in practical terms? Does he understand that removing Maduro has galvanised support for Iran when that war starts? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-01-15). Outpouring of support for Ford Rouge worker victimized for opposing Trump. wsws.org Thomas "TJ" Sabula was suspended without pay pending an investigation, in clear retaliation for publicly confronting the president at the Ford Rouge Complex Tuesday.
(2026-01-15). Minnesota Calls For General Strike On January 23 To Drive ICE Out. popularresistance.org The movement against ICE has continued to surge in Minneapolis and across the United States in the wake of the killing of Renee Good. | On January 13, a coalition of faith leaders, union presidents, business owners, and community figures in Minneapolis called on "every worker in Minnesota to refuse to show up to work" and "every single Minnesotan to not spend a dime" on Friday, January 23, to demand an end to the "violence and horror" that ICE has unleashed on the community and the agency's complete removal from the state.