(2026-01-25). Two mass graves discovered in Sudan's Khartoum. newarab.com 
Two mass graves were discovered in the Al-Riyadh neighbourhood located near Obeid Khatim street in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, amid recent waves of attacks carried out by the The graves contain the remains of thousands of people who died due to RSF attacks and were buried haphazardly, Arabic media reported on Sunday, citing local sources. | The sources said that buildings in the neighbourhood were used by the RSF as detention centres. Eyewitnesses added that civilians and m…
(2026-01-25). Women in Sudan facing 'world's worst' sexual violence amid ongoing ethnic cleansing. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-25). "Sudan's War: Global Rivalries, Militia Power, and the Fading Path to Peace" globalresearch.ca Cairo hosted on Wednesday the fifth meeting of the Consultative Mechanism for Enhancing Coordination of Peace Efforts in Sudan, bringing together representatives of regional and international organizations and key international stakeholders. Among the participants was Ramtane Lamamra, the Personal …
(2026-01-25). Sudan's women break 'traditional rules' to survive. aljazeera.com Women forced into hard labour to survive as over eight million children face one of world's longest school closures.
(2026-01-25). Mbappe powers Real Madrid past Villarreal to top of LaLiga. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the second half as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory at Villarreal on Saturday, climbing above Barcelona to take provisional pole position in LaLiga. | The win moved Alvaro Arbeloa's side to 51 points, two clear of second-placed Barcelona, who host bottom club Oviedo on Sunday. Villarreal are fourth, level on 41 with Atletico Madrid. | Real dominated from the outset, with Vinicius Jr causing endless problems on the left flank. | The Brazilian's pivotal moment came just after halftime when he weaved past defenders in the 47th minute and fed Mbappe inside the penalty area, leaving t…
(2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Virtual screening of the film "The Hidden War on Palestinian Women: Checkpoint Diaries" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHJ0……
(2026-01-25). Sindh extends winter school timings till Feb 4. tribune.com.pk 
In view of the prevailing cold weather, the Sindh School Education Department has extended the decision to start schools at 9am until February 4. | According to notification issued by Secretary School Education Sindh Zahid Ali Abbasi, stated that all public and private schools across the province would continue to open at 9am until February 4. Earlier, under a notification issued on January 10, the revised school timings were applicable until January 26; however, the decision has now been further extended. | Meanwhile, All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association Chairman Haider Ali welcomed the move, de…
(2026-01-25). England's Brook slams 'worst' Colombo pitch. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Harry Brook said the pitch used for Saturday's second one-day international against Sri Lanka was probably the worst he had ever played on despite their series-levelling victory in Colombo. | England used six spinners, who bowled a combined 40.3 overs – the most by the side in an ODI – on a slow, turning track at Khettarama, where Joe Root's composed 75 secured their five-wicket victory. | "The pitch is probably the worst pitch I've ever played on," Brook said after England's first win in 12 ODIs away from home. | "You had to go out there and adapt as quick as possible, and just try to get off…
(2026-01-25). Trump's goons arrested writer for criticising Israel's genocide. thecanary.co 
America has long styled itself as both the 'land of the free' and the 'home of free speech'. While this was never really true, it's absolutely farcical in light of what's happening now in Trump's America: The government acknowledged it has no evidence Ozturk engaged in antisemitism or expressed support for Hamas. The files on […] | By
(2026-01-25). When Jewish moral reckoning overshadows Palestinian liberation. mondoweiss.net 
As Jewish anti-Zionists gain visibility, there is a danger of viewing the Gaza genocide solely as the backdrop for a Jewish reckoning. Instead, we must center Palestinian history and demands, and Jewish anti-Zionists have an important role to play.
(2026-01-25). Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Northeast Escalation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Syrian security forces take control of al-Hol camp in the desert region of al-Hasakah Province, Syria, on January 21, 2026, following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces the previous day. | © 2026 Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-01-25). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. | "The call for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in the changing climate follows the clarion call by the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is calling for full inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable development initiatives," the department said on Su…
(2026-01-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Pakistani court jails rights activist and husband for 10 years. al-monitor.com A Pakistani court on Saturday jailed a prominent rights activist and her husband for 10 years over "anti-state" social media posts.Imaan Mazari, a 32-year-old lawyer and vocal critic of Pakistan's military, "disseminated highly offensive" content on her X account, according to an Islamabad court. A court statement said Mazari and her husband, fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, "will have to remain in jail for 10 years".
(2026-01-25). Saudi UAE threatens new Gulf crisis. al-monitor.com A Saudi Arabian media campaign targeting the UAE has deepened the Gulf's worst row in years, stoking fears of a damaging fall-out in the financial heart of the Middle East.Fiery accusations of rights abuses and betrayal have circulated for weeks in state-run and social media after a brief conflict in Yemen, where Saudi air strikes quelled an offensive by UAE-backed separatists.The United Arab Emirates is "investing in chaos and supporting secessionists" from Libya to Yemen and the Horn of Africa, Saudi Arabia's Al-Ekhbariya TV charged in a report this week.
(2026-01-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). A Moral Crisis on Republic Day in India: Serving Private Capital or Serving the People? globalresearch.ca Republic Day is intended to be a celebration of India's constitutional soul—justice, liberty and equality.
(2026-01-25). Minneapolis Health Care Workers Are Organizing to Defend Their Patients From ICE. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have created a crisis in Minneapolis hospitals since escalating anti-immigrant operations in the Minnesota city in early December. Health care workers who spoke to Truthout report that the number of agents in hospitals has risen sharply since the beginning of the year, with ailing or injured detainees regularly brought into emergency… |
(2026-01-25). Turkey pro-Kurd party urges end to Kobane siege. al-monitor.com Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party on Saturday called for the blockade on the Kurdish-majority city of Kobane in northern Syria to be lifted immediately, warning of a "humanitarian tragedy".The situation in Kobane had escalated from a crisis into a "deadly catastrophe", DEM said after sending a delegation to visit northeastern Syria which over the past week has been targeted by a major Syrian military offensive. The Kurdish-held city, which is also known as Ain al-Arab, is surrounded by the Turkish border to its north and government forces on all sides.
(2026-01-25). Gaza's tent life between illness and daily despair. aljazeera.com Gaza faces public health crisis amid Israel's war, with waste, sewage and poor sanitation leading to disease outbreaks.
(2026-01-25). Life-saving aid reaches Kurdish-majority town: UN. al-monitor.com A UN humanitarian convoy arrived Sunday in the Kurdish-majority town of Kobane, which has been filled recently with people displaced by clashes in northern Syria, a spokesperson told AFP.Earlier Sunday, Syria's military said it had opened a humanitarian corridor to the town, also known as Ain al-Arab in Arabic and once a symbol of Kurdish fighters' victory against Islamic State group (IS) jihadists.The aid came as the Syrian authorities and Kurdish forces extended a ceasefire agreement after Kurdish forces relinquished swathes of territory to government troops.
(2026-01-25). Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, US envoys discuss Rafah. newarab.com 
Israeli fire killed three Palestinians in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, while an Israeli drone wounded four others in Gaza City, local health authorities said. | Medics said Israeli fire killed at least two people in the Tuffah neighbourhood east of Gaza City, while a 41-year-old man was killed by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave. | Earlier, medical workers said an Israeli drone exploded on the rooftop of a multi-floor building in Gaza City, wounding four civilians in the street nearby. | Meanwhile, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner urged Israeli Prime Minis…
(2026-01-25). Israel agrees to of Rafah crossing. al-monitor.com Israel said Monday it would allow a "limited reopening" of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt once it had recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory.Reopening Rafah, a vital entry point for aid into Gaza, forms part of a truce framework announced by US President Donald Trump in October, but the crossing has remained closed since Israeli forces took control of it during the war in the Palestinian territory.Visiting US envoys had reportedly pressed Israeli officials to reopen the crossing during talks in Jerusalem over the weekend.
(2026-01-25). Afghanistan on the edge: The Taliban's growing fault lines. tribune.com.pk 
The Taliban regime is not collapsing — yet. But the strain is unmistakable. What once appeared to be a unified movement is increasingly revealing deep internal divisions that the leadership can no longer hide. In truth, the Taliban were never a monolith. They were a coalition of disparate fighters, tribesmen, clerics, and madrassah students bound together by a common objective: driving US-led forces out of Afghanistan. | That objective was achieved in August 2021. What followed was not unity, but a slow, grinding struggle over control of…
(2026-01-25). International Law in the Age of Power Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 3—4, 2026, U.S. forces carried out a military strike in Caracas and captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple, dressed in tan prison jumpsuits and led in handcuffs, was transferred to New York to face federal drug-trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. Maduro has pleaded not guilty and called the operation a …
(2026-01-25). US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations. geo.tv 
(2026-01-25). UPDF Arrest Three Men Trying to Sneak Gun into Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) have intercepted three men attempting to sneak a gun into Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. The suspects, whose identities have been withheld to protect the ongoing investigation, were apprehended on Friday at 7: 00 p.m. by soldiers stationed at the hospital gate. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the …
(2026-01-25). Syrian troops, Kurdish forces poised on front lines as truce deadline looms. al-monitor.com By Orhan Qereman and Khalil AshawiQAMISHLI, Syria, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Syrian troops and Kurdish forces were massed on opposing sides of front lines in northern Syria on Saturday, as the clock ticked down to an evening deadline that would determine whether they resume fighting or lay down their arms.Neighbouring Turkey, as well as some officials in Syria, said late on Friday that the deadline could be extended.
(2026-01-25). Mahmood denies 'all-BAME' shortlist will be used to screw Burnham. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, Andy Burnham has put himself forwards to run in the Gorton and Denton byelection. This proved controversial because Burnham is clearly only doing it to unseat Keir Starmer as PM. Following the announcement, Labour insiders claimed the party would mandate an 'all female' or 'all Black or Minority Ethnic (BAME)' shortlist to […] | By
(2026-01-25). Aid by permission: How Israel's NGO ban is reshaping life and survival in Gaza. juancole.com By Hassan Abo Qamar, — | On Jan. 1, Israel revoked the licenses of 37 international and local humanitarian organizations in Gaza, in an attempt to force them to end their operations in the region by March. While organizations are still operating for now, the move is affecting the groups' access to supplies and is already impacting daily life in Gaza. Organizations that have provided the foundations of civilian survival—health care, food distribution, water and sanitation, shelter, education, and psychological support[mdash…
(2026-01-25). 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.
(2026-01-25). Tottenham's Frank faces more fan anger. tribune.com.pk 
Embattled Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank endured abuse from his own fans for the second week running after his struggling side scrambled a late 2-2 draw at Burnley on Saturday. | The London club were heading for a third successive Premier League defeat when Cristian Romero's 89th-minute header at least spared them from ignominy against 19th-placed Burnley. | It did not spare Frank though as visiting fans again turned on the Dane as they did at home against West Ham United last weekend, chanting 'sacked in the morning' as he made his way off the Turf Moor pitch. | Tottenham's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortm…
(2026-01-25). Rise of AIMIM: Broader Political Context. ummid.com AIMIM's rise in Maharashtra's municipal politics is both a symptom and a signal, it reflects minority assertion, at the same time also exposes the systemic failure of mainstream opposition politics, particularly Congress.
(2026-01-25). Tirah notification a 'warrant for confrontation': K-P CM. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday warned that a federal notification regarding Tirah Valley could lead to confrontation between the provincial government and state institutions, saying he would convene a Pashtun jirga if the notification was not withdrawn and an apology issued. | Addressing a rally in Mingora, he rejected the alleged notification's claim that residents of Tirah Valley had migrated voluntarily. He said a jirga of the Afridi tribe would be convened to determine whether the displacement was forced or voluntary. | "If the claim is proven false, I will personally take my peo…
(2026-01-25). The police and MSM are lying about what happened at Wormwood Scrubs. thecanary.co 
As the Canary reported overnight, police violently arrested what we now know to be 86 people who were peacefully protesting at Wormwood Scrubs prison. The demonstrators had gathered in a show of support for political prisoner Umer Khalid, who has added a thirst strike to his ongoing hunger strike against the Starmer regime's contempt for Palestinian lives […] | By
(2026-01-25). 86 arrested outside London prison over Palestine Action demonstration. tribune.com.pk 
British police arrested 86 people on suspicion of aggravated trespass after protesters breached the grounds of a prison in west London during a demonstration in support of a Palestine Action activist, authorities said on Sunday. | The Metropolitan Police said the arrests were made Saturday evening outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs, where demonstrators gathered to protest the detention of a prisoner reportedly on hunger strike. | Police said the group refused to leave when ordered, blocked prison staff from entering and leaving the facility, and made threats toward officers. Some protesters also gained access to a st…
(2026-01-25). Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs. sanews.gov.za Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province, bringing efficient, ethical and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department's road safety objectives. | Currently, operational Smart DLTCs include Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, with the Umphakathi Smart DLTC set to open soon, further expanding access to quality licensing services in townships and underserved areas. | "We are expanding Smart Licensing Cent…
(2026-01-25). Socialist Members of Argentine Parliament Support Minneapolis General Strike & Against ICE. indybay.org Socialist members of Argentina's parliament issued a statement and fought for the parliament to support the general strike in Minneapolis and also called for an end to ICE.
(2026-01-25). Government welcomes Chery SA investment. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Chery SA investment | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement of an investment by Chery South Africa in the automotive sector. | This investment comes at the back of an agreement signed between Chery SA and Nissan South Africa to acquire the assets in Nissan's Pretoria facility. | It also coincides with ongoing engagements by the dtic with the industry to revamp the automotive policy and support measures | "The South African automotive sector remains a key anchor industry for manufacturing and job creation. This acquisition by Chery SA is subj…
(2026-01-25). Danish PM visits Greenland, vows support in 'difficult time'. ecns.cn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday delivered a brief statement to the media during her visit to Nuuk, capital of Greenland, stressing solidarity and a shared political future within the Danish realm.
(2026-01-25). Hotels Should Deploy the 3rd Amendment and Refuse to House ICE Agents. truthout.org Hotels across the country are housing ICE agents as they carry out violent raids, detention operations, and street abductions. Of course people are pushing back. Activists have been calling for boycotts of hotel chains like Marriott and Hilton that cooperate with ICE, arguing that businesses should not be providing material support for an enforcement regime built on mass detention… |
(2026-01-25). Power grid stability continues to support economic activity. sanews.gov.za Power grid stability continues to support economic activity | Eskom has entered 2026 with a markedly stronger and more stable power system than in the previous five years, supporting the country's return to work and continued economic activity. | "This recovery reflects the sustained impact of Eskom's Generation Recovery Plan, which continues to strengthen operations and reinforce long‚Äëterm energy security. Eskom's power system remains stable, strengthened by increasing plant availability and sustained reduction in unplanned outages," the power utility said. | Eskom said after the clearance of t…
(2026-01-25). Prisoners for Palestine slam Met Police over Wormwood Scrubs violence and arrests. thecanary.co 
The group Prisoners for Palestine has hit back at what it calls the "violent" and "wildly disproportionate" response of the Met Police to a peaceful protest at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. It says that Wildly disproportionate response at Wormwood Scrubs As the Canary has reported, on Saturday 25 January evening, at least 86 people were arrested […] | By
(2026-01-25). We Tolerated Their Violence Abroad. Now We See Its Victims Here. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer I wanted to post this stand‚Äëalone tweet from Chris Hedges for those who wanted to have his thoughts on what's going on — as the streets of Minneapolis are bleeding the same way Fallujah and Helmand bled for decades. Today, the federal agents who terrorize our neighborhoods took the life of …