(2026-01-18). Egypt, Sudan welcome Trump's mediation offer on Nile River dispute. tribune.com.pk 
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Sudan's Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate a dispute over the sharing of the Nile River waters regarding the contested Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. | In a statement through US social media company X, Sisi expressed appreciation for Trump's interest in the Nile issue, describing it as "the lifeline of the Egyptian people." | In a Post on X, Al-Burhan: Sudan Welcomes and Supports President Trump's Initiative and Mediation | Khartoum | 17 January 2026 | The Chairman of Sudan's…
(2026-01-18). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-18). Sudan: 18,000 displaced, 100 dead in RSF attacks on Darfur towns. newarab.com 
More than 100 people have been killed in For several days, areas in northern North Darfur bordering Chad have witnessed clashes between the two, with the paramilitaries attacking the areas of Amro, Al-Tina, and Karnoi in an attempt to…
(2026-01-18). Sudanese put through 'hell' as advanced weapons fuel war: Turk. newarab.com 
Nearly three years of war have put the Sudanese people through "hell", the UN's rights chief said Sunday, blasting the vast sums spent on advanced weaponry at the expense of humanitarian aid and the recruitment of child soldiers. | Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by a conflict between the army and Speaking in Port Sudan during his first wartime visit, UN Human Rights commissioner Volk…
(2026-01-18). Sudan's people endure 'horror and hell' in war, says UN rights chief. aljazeera.com United Nations rights chief Volker Turk visits Sudan and says people in country are going through 'hell'.
(2026-01-18). New UCI race fuels India's pedal-to-medal dreams. tribune.com.pk 
Naveen John cannot help feeling both excited and wistful ahead of what he calls the "biggest opportunity" for an Indian rider. | Excited, because he will be racing in the first-ever multi-stage road race in India, a UCI 2.2 classified international cycling event. Sad, because it did not come when he was younger and not pushing 40 as he is now. | "Older men always wish they were younger," John told Reuters in an online discussion. "One of the main reasons I remained in this sport for so long is because I knew something like this was round the corner." | Spread across 437 kilometres and four stages, the Pune Gra…
(2026-01-18). Saturday 1/17: Webinar: From Venezuela to Palestine : U.S. Empire, Genocide, and Our Duty to Fight Back. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ITzu……
(2026-01-18). Shutdown Trump's Fascist Occupation of Minneapolis & Minnesota & STOP the Wars & Genocide. indybay.org The Trump gestapo occupation of Minneapolis and Minnesota has led to the AFL-CIO calling for a mass worker community action on January 23, 2026. The UFCLP supports that and calls on all unions and worker throughout the United States to fight for and organize a national general strike. Trump and his fascist government will not be stopped with protests alone. Workers have the power to shutdown the country and also link this to the shutdown of US imperialist wars abroad.
(2026-01-18). Gavin Newsom says war in Gaza was not genocide, but broke my. haaretz.com In a conversation with Ben Shapiro, the presumed 2028 Democratic frontrunner affirmed Hamas as a terrorist group, but said attacks on civilians in Gaza 'weren't just collateral,' and revealed that in a conversation with Netanyahu after October 7, 'I kept talking about Hamas, he kept talking about Palestinians'…
(2026-01-18). A war without headlines: Israel's shock-and-awe campaign in the West Bank. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Ramzy Baroud A shock and awe. The phrase is apt in describing what Israel has done in the occupied West Bank almost immediately following the events of 7 October 2023 and the start of the Israeli genocide in Gaza. In her book The Shock Doctrine, Naomi Klein defines "shock and awe" not merely…
(2026-01-18). The Terror of an Empire in Decline. counterpunch.org A murder in Minneapolis. A kidnapping in Caracas. Genocide in Palestine. Termination of trans people's healthcare and rights. Criminalization of pregnant people. Detention, disappearance, deportation, and death of immigrants. These are all part of the same project of domination, coercive control, and imperialist violence of the United States, turbocharged by the fascist Trump regime. It's going to take all of us to stop it. | To read this article, log in
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(2026-01-18). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.
(2026-01-18). Genocide Isn't a Mistake. Which Is Why the Media Can't Tell You the Truth about Gaza. globalresearch.ca The Voice of Hind Rajab, a devastating dramatised retelling of Israel's slow-motion murder of a five-year-old in Gaza, arrives in UK cinemas next week. Please take the opportunity to see it. The vast majority of Americans were denied such an …
(2026-01-18). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-18). Wednesday 1/28: Stand with Rebels & Against U.S.-Israel War Threats/Moves on Iran. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco, California…
(2026-01-18). Monday 1/19: Santa Cruz: Annual MLK March For The Dream – Defend Democracy & Civil Rights. indybay.org Gather: Black Lives Matter Mural | Santa Cruz City Hall | 809 Center Street | Santa Cruz | Post-March Event: Center Street and Church St.
(2026-01-18). Officials Proudly Defend Raiding A Journalist's Home. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump's administration proudly defended the FBI raid of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home. Officials insisted that Natanson should have "returned" classified information that she allegedly received while invoking President Barack Obama's attacks on freedom of the press to excuse their intensified assaults on the rights of journalists. | The firm support from Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and the Trump White House was emblematic of an administration that has repeatedly singled out reporters as enemies of the United States.
(2026-01-18). West Bank Bedouin camp torched as settler attack coincides with new Gaza plan. hindustantimes.com Violence erupted at a Bedouin encampment in West Bank on January 17 as Israeli settlers allegedly assaulted Palestinians and foreign activists, torching at least eight homes, according to The Times of Israel. Security footage showed tents on fire, gunshots ringing out, and families fleeing in panic. Two Palestinians and two foreign activists were hospitalized as rights activists claimed nearly 20 settlers carried out the attack. Police later found a suspect vehicle with clubs inside. Turmoil unfolded as White House unveiled Trump-led "Gaza Board of Peace," a new governance plan including U.S. allies, Arab states,…
(2026-01-18). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-18). Iran Condemns US Attempts To Exploit Protests For Political Gain. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the "exploitation of the protests to pursue political agendas, combined with the ongoing effects of illegal unilateral US sanctions, undermines Iranians' basic rights" and is a "shameful" act. | Araghchi was addressing a letter to the UN Security Council, which is scheduled to meet on the afternoon of Thursday, January 15, to discuss the situation in Iran, where anti-government protests in the last few weeks have captured global attention. | Araghchi expressed concerns over "provocative and irresponsible statements" made by current and former US officials inciting…
(2026-01-18). Red-state Republicans seek climate 'liability shield' for fossil fuel industry. grist.org 
U.S. lawmakers in two red states are attempting to shield the fossil fuel industry from climate liability. | In Oklahoma, a newly introduced bill would bar most civil lawsuits against oil companies over their role in the climate crisis, unless plaintiffs allege violations of specific environmental or labor laws. A similar proposal in Utah would block lawsuits over climate-warming emissions, unless a court finds the defendant violated a statute or permit. | "I think anyone in America who breathes the air around them and also believes in corporate accountability ought to be very concerned about these types of en…
(2026-01-18). The past year has seen an unprecedented displacement of Palestinian communities in the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
In 2025, Israeli settlers, backed by the army, displaced rural Palestinian communities in the West Bank at unprecedented rates. It is part of Israel's escalating strategy to take control of as much of the territory as possible.
(2026-01-18). Syria army tightens grip on Raqa. tribune.com.pk 
Syria's army took control of swathes of northern Syria and threatened to bomb parts of Raqa province on Saturday after Kurdish forces pulled back from territory they had held for over a decade. | The government appeared to be seeking to extend its grip on parts of the country under Kurdish control a day after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree declaring Kurdish a "national language" and granting the minority official recognition. | The Kurds have said the move fell short of their aspirations. | The army drove Kurdish forces from two Aleppo neighbourhoods last week and took control of an area east of the…
(2026-01-18). US strike kills senior al-Qaeda-linked figure tied to deadly Palmyra ISIS ambush. hindustantimes.com On January 16, U.S. Central Command reported a strike in northwest Syria that killed Bilal Hasan al‚ÄëJasim, a senior al‚ÄëQaeda‚Äëlinked operative described as having direct ties to the ISIS gunman behind the December 13, 2025 ambush near Palmyra that killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter and wounded American and Syrian personnel. CENTCOM said this operation is part of "Hawkeye Strike," a large‚Äëscale response to the ambush in which U.S. and partner forces have hit over 100 ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites with more than…
(2026-01-18). The Wrong Wings: Why Chinese Jet Fighter Is a Strategic Misfit for Indonesia. moderndiplomacy.eu The modernization of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) remains an unresolved and persistently unsatisfactory issue. Although the defense budget has seen incremental increases, an allocation of below 1% of GDP is still considered insufficient. This challenge is further compounded by numerous other defense expenditures, such as personnel salaries and equipment maintenance. At the same time, the Indonesian …
(2026-01-18). TikTok, IG hit Palestine News Network and Hickey with perma-bans. thecanary.co 
The Israel lobby's influence over social media continues to manifest — even ahead of the completion of the Zionist Ellison family's US-coerced joint venture with TikTok to avoid a US ban. TikTok has again deleted the highly-followed account of the Palestine News Network (PNN), which has regularly exposed Israel's crimes in Gaza. The latest attack […] | By
(2026-01-18). Venezuelans are in the streets — 15 days and counting — to demand the return of their president and first lady. radiohc.cu 
Venezuelans continue to denounce the military attack carried out by the U.S. military on January 3rd — two weeks ago — and the kidnapping of the presidential couple, an act of aggression that represents a fatal blow to international law. | The Trump Administration's chain of crimes and illegal actions began with extrajudicial killings in lethal attacks against vessels in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific, continued with the air embargo and naval blockade against Venezuela, and culminated in the military aggression and bombings of January 3 against Caracas and other locations in the country, in whi…
(2026-01-18). Israel recognises Homesh settlement to "prevent a Palestinian state" aljazeera.com "So, whether you call it a settlement or an outpost actually doesn't matter. They're all war crimes."
(2026-01-18). Jagan Chapagain: Is the global humanitarian system breaking down? aljazeera.com The IFRC chief on US aid cuts, attacks on aid workers and whether neutrality can survive modern wars.
(2026-01-18). Unabated U.S. prisoner abuse. strategic-culture.su By John KIRIAKOU | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Guards are leaving federal inmates in restraints for hours and even, in dozens o…
(2026-01-18). 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.
(2026-01-18). Israeli attacks wound civilians across Gaza in latest ceasefire violations. aljazeera.com Gaza City, al-Mawasi and Bureij refugee camp all come under Israeli air attacks and gunfire.
(2026-01-18). Why Charlie Kirk, fan of antisemitic conspiracy theories, is loved by government. haaretz.com Charlie Kirk railed against the 'right' people and things: Islam, Palestinians and the protesters who support them, liberal values, the general concept of 'wokeness' and progressivism. For this Israeli government, that alone grants him a place of honor…
(2026-01-18). Friday 1/23: ICE Out Of MN-Support MN Gen Strike! Shut ICE Down NOW! Join SF Support Rally. indybay.org California State Building | 350 McAllister St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-18). PM banks on IMF package to buttress economy. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has a scheduled meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director next week at a Swiss hilly resort, where he would seek her support for a colossal relief package to save the remaining industries and individuals from further economic collapse. | Next week's meeting may remind us of another gathering held about three years ago between the heads of the Pakistani government and the IMF. In the middle of 2023, Shehbaz Sharif had committed in Paris with Kristalina Georgieva that he would do the right things to put the economy back on track and avoid default. | Sharif…
(2026-01-18). With a view of earth: Lunar hotel opens bookings on the moon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — A U.S.-based startup says it has begun accepting $1 million advance reservations for what it plans to be the first hotel on the Moon, targeting an opening date of 2032 in a move that could redefine luxury travel and space tourism.The company, Galactic Resource Utilization (GRU), said prospective guests must place a seven-figure deposit to secure a spot among the inaugural visitors. GRU describes the project as the first permanent human facility beyond Earth, designed to support short stays on the lunar surface.Backers and Vision: Founded in 2025 by Skyler Chan, a University of California,…
(2026-01-18). LEVER WEEKLY: Dark ICE Capades. levernews.com 
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(2026-01-18). EV charging from streetlights and power from waves: Israel backs 18 energy projects. haaretz.com Notable recipients include eStreet Energy, which plans to convert streetlights into EV chargers, and SolarWin, aiming to pair solar panels with agriculture. The funding supports diverse initiatives, from wave-generated electricity to educational programs for disadvantaged youth…
(2026-01-18). Thousands march in France to back Iranian protesters. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of people rallied in France on Saturday in a show of support for demonstrators in Iran risking their lives to demand an end to theocratic rule. | The protests in Iran over past weeks are the largest since the "Woman, Life, Freedom" street movement in 2022-2023, sparked by the death in custody of an Iranian Kurdish woman arrested for allegedly not following a required dress code. | "Woman, Life, Freedom," chanted marchers in the French capital, some holding portraits of deceased Iranian protesters. | "Death to Khamenei," cried some, in reference to 86-year-old supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
(2026-01-18). Reforms bear fruit as World Bank projects SA economic growth. sanews.gov.za Reforms bear fruit as World Bank projects SA economic growth | A new World Bank report projecting economic growth for South Africa over the next two years is an indication that government's reform agenda is bearing fruit. | This after the international development organisation reported that South Africa's economy is expected to grow by some 1.4% in 2026 — increasing to 1.7% in 2027. | "Government welcomes the World Bank's assessment that shows economic growth in South Africa strengthened to 1.3 % in 2025, supported by a more reliable electricity supply, a strong agricultural harvest, and improved business c…
(2026-01-18). Support for total ban on alcohol use for drivers. sanews.gov.za Support for total ban on alcohol use for drivers | Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Transport has thrown its support behind Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy's call to ban any level of alcohol consumption for drivers. | Earlier this week, Creecy released the festive season road statistics and called for zero tolerance for drinking and driving. | It is currently a criminal offense to exceed the limit of 0.05g/100ml concentration of alcohol in blood or 0.24mg/1000ml breath for general drivers while stricter limits of 0.02g/100ml blood or 0.10mg/1000ml breath are in place for professional drivers. | "The comm…
(2026-01-18). Caitlin Johnstone: Regime Change the US. consortiumnews.com Not its fake official elected government: its real government. The oligarchs and government agencies which actually run the thing. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley I support regime change in the United States. The real kind, not…
(2026-01-18). Eskom recovery continues unabated. sanews.gov.za Eskom recovery continues unabated | Eskom's Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield results as the power system remains stable with more than 245 days without the implementation of load shedding. | "Eskom's power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break to a structurally stronger system entering 2026, than five years ago, with an additional 4400MW of capacity available compared to this time last year. | "The resilience of the power system reflects the major improvements in Eskom's generation fleet and the success of i…
(2026-01-18). Global tech partnerships highlighted at major tech show. ecns.cn Chinese technology companies are enhancing collaboration and partnerships with global technology leaders in the age of AI, a trend that executives said will better support global development and shared benefits.
(2026-01-18). US Intervention Could Spark Chaos in Iran. fairobserver.com Iranian protesters may find that they got more than they bargained for if US President Donald Trump acts on his threat to intervene militarily in support of protesters. Mr. Trump's threat may have emboldened Iranians to continue taking to the streets, assuming that the world's most powerful leader has their back. Many protesters and some…
(2026-01-18). Regime Change The US Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I support regime change in the United States. The real kind, not the "new face at the front desk every few years" kind. | I'm all for overthrowing tyrannical power structures, I just think we should start with the worst one. | Why should I support the violent overthrow of the US empire's enemies while the US empire itself remains standing? Why should I want to help the one power structure that's terrorizing and destroying nations around the world with the goal of total planetary domination? Why shoul…
(2026-01-18). Trump announces 10% tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland. geo.tv 
Seagulls fly over the old city of Nuuk, Greenland, March 29, 2025. — ReutersTariffs will stay until US buys Greenland: Trump.European nations reiterate support for Denmark.UK PM Starmer terms US move "completely wrong".
(2026-01-18). China's giant radio telescope observations unravel origin of cosmic enigmatic flashes. ecns.cn Through studying the observation data of China's gigantic radio telescope located in the country's southwestern Guizhou Province, an international research team has uncovered compelling new evidence supporting a binary-system origin for at least some fast radio bursts (FRBs), one of the most enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics.
(2026-01-18). Pentagon Readies 1,500 Troops for Potential Minnesota Deployment. moderndiplomacy.eu The Pentagon has prepared about 1,500 active-duty soldiers for possible deployment to Minnesota due to protests against the government's deportation policies. The army's readiness is in case violence escalates in the state, although it is uncertain if any troops will actually be sent. The White House stated that it is normal for the Pentagon to …
(2026-01-18). Pentagon readies 1,500 troops to possibly deploy to Minnesota, US media say. tribune.com.pk 
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government's deportation drive, US media reported on Sunday. | The army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders in case violence in the northern state escalates, the Washington Post reported, citing unnamed defense officials, adding that it is not clear whether any of them will be sent. | The White House told…