(2026-01-15). The Response to Renee Good's Killing Shows the Power of Bearing Witness. truthout.org Renee Nicole Good's tragic murder in Minneapolis at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has become a turning point in the criminalization of community-based resistance to the Trump administration's campaign of neo-fascist state repression. Vice President JD Vance has gone so far as to lionize Good's alleged killer, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has… |
(2026-01-15). US freezes immigrant visas processing for 75 countries; Pak, Bangladesh hit. ptcnews.tv The Trump administration has suspended visa processing for visitors from 75 countries—including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand, Iraq, Egypt, and Yemen—starting January 21. | A senior U.S. official confirmed that the U.S. State Department issued an internal memo instructing embassies and consulates to pause all visa issuance indefinitely while screening and vetting procedures are reassessed. | Key Points | The suspension is tied to concerns that applicants from these countries might become a "public charge"—a term used in U.S. immigration law…
(2026-01-15). Federal Panel Reverses Decision That Freed Mahmoud Khalil From Immigration Jail. truthout.org A federal appeals court has reversed a June court decision to release pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention, marking a major win for the Trump administration amid its ongoing push to deport him. In a two-to-one decision on Thursday, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia ruled that the lower federal court did not have jurisdiction over the immigration… |
(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). 75 Countries Blacklisted — What the New US Visa Suspension Really Means. thinktank.pk In a bold move that underscores the Trump administration's stringent approach to immigration reform, the United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries. This policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, aims to curb the influx of individuals perceived as potential burdens on public resources. …
(2026-01-15). US court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian activist. al-monitor.com A US appeals court overturned a ruling that led to the release of prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, according to court documents filed Thursday, raising the prospect of his re-arrest.Khalil, a legal permanent resident in the United States who is married to a US citizen and has a US-born son, was detained by immigration authorities for three months beginning in March. He faced potential deportation for allegedly posing a threat to US foreign policy interests.
(2026-01-15). Fed Agent Shoots Second Person, Days After Miller Claims Agents Have "Immunity" truthout.org A federal officer has shot a second person in Minneapolis, just days after Trump immigration hawk Stephen Miller told ICE agents that they have "federal immunity" to act as they like — and that anyone obstructing them will face prosecution from the federal government. In a Fox News segment shared by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on X, Miller falsely said that it was a "felony" to… |
(2026-01-15). 6 in 10 Americans Say They're Skeptical of Fed Inquiry Into ICE Agent's Killing of Renee Good. truthout.org New polling indicates that a majority of Americans believe the killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was not justified, and do not trust the federal government to conduct its own investigation into the killing. A CNN/SSRS poll published on Wednesday shows that 52 percent of Americans believe that the Trump administration's… |
(2026-01-15). Man shot by federal officer in Minneapolis as tensions flare over crackdown. scmp.com A federal officer shot a man in the leg on Wednesday night in Minneapolis, a week after the fatal shooting of a local woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent touched off angry protests and an intensifying clash between state leaders and the Trump administration. | The shooting followed a targeted traffic stop shortly before 7pm Central Time, when the man fled in his vehicle and crashed into a parked car, according to Tricia McLaughlin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland…
(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). Headlines for January 15, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Pulls Back from Some Middle East Bases Amid Trump's Threats to Attack Iran, State Department to Halt Processing Visas for Immigrants from 75 Countries, ICE Shoots Man in Minneapolis After Gov. Walz Decries Federal "Campaign of Organized Brutality", ICE Jails Oglala Sioux Members at Fort Snelling, Site of 19th-Century Concentration Camp, Protester in Santa Ana Is Left Permanently Blind by "Less Lethal" Round Fired by Federal Agent, ProPublica: ICE Agents Used Potentially Fatal Chokeholds in 40+ Cases, Maine Officials Warn ICE Is Preparing Surge into Lewiston and Portland, Danish…
(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). 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). A Year of Living Dangerously in Trump's America. bylinetimes.com One year into the second Trump Presidency and America is now a very different place. It may superficially look the same from the outside. Many of us are able to go through the motions of our daily lives in the same ways as before. But, everything is changed on the inside. | America has become a place where it is no longer entirely safe to speak freely. Where criticizing the Government can get you into trouble, perhaps even cause you to be fired from your job, or deported. Where engaging in public protest can get you arrested. Where every day you wake up with a clenching stomach, wondering what new Government o…
(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). The Rhyme: Kent State and Renee Good. counterpunch.org 
On May 4, 1970, following Republican President Richard Nixon's April 1970, announcement of the expansion of the Viet Nam War into Cambodia, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a group of Kent State students engaged in a peaceful campus protest against this extension of the War. The students were also protesting the Guard's presence on their campus and the draft. Four students were killed and nine others were wounded, including one who suffered permanent paralysis.
(2026-01-15). Not Iran army, this special force to foil Trump attack…? Khamenei's '1 million troop' secret weapon. hindustantimes.com Despite sanctions, protests and sustained external pressure, Iran's ruling system continues to endure. A powerful security apparatus, control over key economic levers, regional deterrence, and the absence of a unified alternative help explain why the Iranian regime has survived so far.
(2026-01-15). "This Regime Will Fall" : Director Jafar Panahi on Deadly Iran Protests & Filmmaking Under Censorship. democracynow.org 
With Iran gripped by nationwide protests that activists say have left at least 2,600 people dead, we recently spoke with renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, whose latest film, It Was Just an Accident, was shot entirely in secret inside Iran and won the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The film has since been shortlisted for an Oscar in the international feature category. Panahi dedicated a recent New York Film Critics Circle Award to Iranian protesters. | It Was Just an Accident centers on a group of former prisoners who kidnap a man they believe was their interrogator and grapple with whet…
(2026-01-15). Iran's Protesters Are Caught Between State Repression and Foreign Intervention. truthout.org Iran has been under a government-imposed internet blackout for the last week, and very little information has emerged. What we do know is that thousands have been killed since authorities launched a crackdown on protests that have spread across the country since late December. What started as anger centered in Tehran's grand bazaar over the rapid fall in the value of Iran's currency quickly… |
(2026-01-15). Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases. tribune.com.pk 
The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a US official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. | With Iran's leadership trying to quell the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters. | The UN Security Council is due to meet on Iran on Thursday at the request of the United States. | A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said th…
(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). Friday 1/16: Protest genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-01-15). Hundreds of Minnesota students march to the Capitol to protest ICE. wsws.org The walkouts and demonstrations by hundreds of students, combined with the growing protests across Minnesota and the United States, show that the class struggle is entering a new upswing—leading to a direct confrontation with the Trump administration and the American oligarchy.
(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). Macron Moves as Greenland, Iran Tensions Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu French President Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency defence cabinet in Paris to address two escalating international issues: U.S. President Donald Trump's stated intent to acquire Greenland and Iran's intensifying crackdown on nationwide protests. The meeting reflects growing European unease over both Arctic security and Middle Eastern instability. Ahead of the talks, Macron announced that French …
(2026-01-15). Iran edges towards North Korea model internet amid protests. newarab.com 
(2026-01-15). Why Iran's latest protests could go further than the last. newarab.com 
(2026-01-15). US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters. newarab.com 
(2026-01-15). Four Arab states urged against US-Iran escalation, official says. al-monitor.com By Maha El Dahan and Andrew MillsDUBAI, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Four Arab states conducted intense diplomacy with the United States and Iran this week to prevent a threatened U.S. attack on Iran over Tehran's use of force against protesters that they feared would have impacts across the region, a Gulf official said.Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Egypt were involved in the diplomacy over 48 hours before U.S. President Donald Trump signalled on Thursday that he had ultimately decided against an attack for now, saying the killings in Iran were easing.
(2026-01-15). Trump Threatens to Use Insurrection Act Against Demonstrators in Minnesota. truthout.org On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a federal law that allows presidents to deploy the U.S. military domestically under certain circumstances, purportedly to help local law enforcement amid civil unrest. Trump baselessly claimed that military presence is necessary in Minnesota's Twin Cities to quell protests against his administration's… |
(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). Threats to Iran spike UN official. al-monitor.com A senior UN official warned on Thursday that threats of military action against Iran, like those made by US President Donald Trump, increased "volatility" in the protest-torn country.Iran was shaken over the last week by some of the biggest anti-government protests in the history of the Islamic republic, although the demonstrations appear to have diminished in the face of repression and a week-long internet blackout.
(2026-01-15). Macklin Good's killing sparks protests at over 1,000 places in United States. ummid.com The brutal daylight killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis has sparked protests at more than 1,000 places in United States (USA).
(2026-01-15). "We cannot have oligarchy" : Protesters oppose Trump's visit to Detroit. wsws.org On Tuesday, President Trump paid a visit to the MotorCity Casino in Detroit. Detroiters rallied against him. Mayor Mary Sheffield dispatched the Detroit Police, who arrested at least two protesters.
(2026-01-15). Amid US war plan, Big twist in Iran navy's joint move with Russia, China militaries | Trump | Protest. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly pulled out of a planned joint naval exercise with China and Russia at the last minute, removing itself from the "Will for Peace 2026" maritime drills near South Africa amid rising geopolitical pressure and tensions with the United States. The withdrawal comes as Washington increases economic and foreign-policy pressure on Tehran, highlighting strains within broader military cooperation frameworks among sanctioned nations.
(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). Australia: Bondi terror attack meeting attendees denounce Labor's anti-protest laws. wsws.org "They've taken this tragedy as an opportunity to crack down on pro-Palestine, anti-Zionist movements and free speech."
(2026-01-15). Beyond Boiling Point: Historic Iranian Protests Continue Despite Blackouts, Repression. juancole.com Reprinted from (
(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). 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). Generation Jihad Mark Dubowitz: The regime clings to its ninth life. longwarjournal.org After military defeat abroad and at home, where the economy also has collapsed, the Islamic Republic is weaker than ever, and the Iranian people know it. The regime is facing a nationwide uprising unlike anything seen in decades, with Iranians across class, age, and ideology back in the streets. And they're no longer asking for reform—they're demanding an end to the Islamic Republic itself. | Meanwhile, President Trump warned that US military action is on the table if the regime slaughters protesters. As we record, a brutal crackdown is underway with reports of hundreds of Iranians killed and tens of thousa…
(2026-01-15). Wednesday 1/21: May Day Strong 2026: Organizing Webinar for Nationwide Workers Over Billionaires Protests. indybay.org Online organizing kickoff for May Day protests | Register here: www.crowdcast.io/c/mds2026/register…