(2026-01-16). Pakistan's Reportedly Planned Arms Deal with Sudan. Presages Problems for the UAE in Africa. globalresearch.ca Reuters recently reported that "
(2026-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world? aljazeera.com Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.
(2026-01-16). Bilawal wants provinces to collect sales tax. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday outlined the Sindh government's performance since 2008, highlighting progress in healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, infrastructure, industry, agriculture and revenue generation, while proposing devolution of sales tax collection to the provinces to address the country's fiscal challenges. | Giving a detailed presentation on provincial governance at the Presidency, Bilawal said Sindh was often portrayed as a "glass half empty" province, but maintained that the PPP-led government had steadily strengthened institutions and expanded…
(2026-01-16). The Absurdity and Barbarity of the "Immigration Debate" : Breaking Free of the "Colonial Framework" counterpunch.org 
Andrew Jackson led armed forces into what is now Alabama on a homicidal mission against Creek Indians. Refusing to discriminate between the armed and helpless; men and women; adults and children, his agents of genocide murdered eight hundred Indigenous people. It was such a "successful" attack that Jackson feared his military superiors would not trust
(2026-01-16). Government sets Ofsted on Bristol school after Palestine row. thecanary.co 
The government has set school regulator Ofsted on a Bristol school that dared to listen to parents and teachers who didn't want a genocide-supporting MP lecturing their kids. The punitive move comes immediately after Keir Starmer told MPs: We will be holding to account those who prevented this visit to this school. A planned visit […] | By
(2026-01-16). Anti-genocide military analyst and former weapons inspector Scott Ritter 'de-banked'. thecanary.co 
Former weapons inspector Scott Ritter is well known for his critiques of US and Western imperialism and his condemnation of Israel's genocide in Gaza. In yet another example of the establishment's financial war on dissent, Ritter has been 'de-banked' by the US-based Citizens Bank. In a statement on X, Ritter said that the bank had […] | By
(2026-01-16). Iran warns of 'decisive response' to any military aggression at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has issued a stern warning that any military or political aggression against Tehran will be met with a full and decisive response, while condemning international sanctions as a violation of international law. | Speaking at the UN Security Council, Darzi criticised the United States for convening a meeting on Iran's internal situation, calling it shameful and an example of political hypocrisy. | Darzi accused Western human rights organisations of advancing an Israeli agenda and claimed that years of sanctions have…
(2026-01-16). Dr. King's Forgotten Warnings About "the Rise of a Fascist State in America" counterpunch.org 
As Americans gather next Monday to celebrate the legacy of the great martyred civil rights and social justice leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a time of fascist rule in the United States, it is important to remember seven interrelated parts of King's thought and activism that have been largely forgotten and deleted: +1.
(2026-01-16). "Autocratic Power Grab" : Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act, Deploy Troops to Minnesota. democracynow.org 
Following Minneapolis protests in response to the ICE killing of Renee Good, President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act Thursday, a move that would allow him to send military forces to the city. Trump's comments came after a second person was shot by ICE following a traffic stop. "Trump probably sees this as a civil war," says Baher Azmy, legal director for the Center for Constitutional Rights. "This, as we all know, is being leveraged as part of an autocratic power grab."…
(2026-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). "ICE Out For Good" Rally Targets ICE Headquarters. indybay.org Human rights activists rally and protest the killing of Renee Good and constitutional abuses of Americans by ICE at the Immigration and Customs headquarters in Washington, DC.
(2026-01-16). U.S. Third-Country Deportations Raise Human Rights Concerns in West Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration's use of "third-country" deportations has drawn scrutiny after dozens of West African migrants sent to Ghana and Equatorial Guinea were forcibly repatriated to their home countries, despite some having U.S. court-ordered protections. Reuters reporting highlights the case of Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a Sierra Leonean national, who was deported to Ghana in November and …
(2026-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org As mass repression of protests and dissent dramatically intensifies in Iran amidst an almost complete communications shutdown, the Free Narges Coalition and more than 30 undersigned organisations (including FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Humans Rights Defenders) call for urgent and concrete actions to circumvent internet censorship, as well as raising alarm regarding the grave threats to existing and newly-arrested detainees, particularly those jailed (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Fires are lit as protesters demonstrate in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. | © 2026 Anonymous via Getty Images | Iran's security forces have carried out mass killings of protesters after nationwide protests escalated on January 8, 2026.The mass killings by Iranian security forces are a stark reminder that rulers who massacre their own people will keep committing atrocities until they are held to account.UN member states should urgently convene a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to put human rights and accountability in Iran front and center of the international resp…
(2026-01-16). Australia: Antisemitism Education Taskforce to attack democratic rights and academic freedom. wsws.org Just four days after the Bondi attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the creation of the Antisemitism Education Taskforce, chaired by corporate figure David Gonski and featuring the government's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal.
(2026-01-16). UN chief sounds alarm on global cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
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. | Guterres, who will step down at the end of 2026, was giving his last annual speech setting out his priorities for the year ahead and said the world was riven with "self-defeating geopolitical divides…
(2026-01-16). The global meaning of the US attack on Venezuela. links.org.au 
William I Robinson — Beyond the seizure of Venezuela's oil and mineral resources, the January 3 invasion is inscribed within the epochal crisis of global capitalism.
(2026-01-16). Region on the brink of chaos. Iran crisis escalates as UN Security Council sounds alarm. eng.belta.by At the request of the United States, the UN Security Council held a | meeting on the situation in Iran on 15 January. Previously, the United | States had called on Iranians to protest and "seize government | buildings" while U.S. President Donald Trump stated that "help is on the…
(2026-01-16). US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
The US on Thursday imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials it accused of being behind the crackdown on protests and said it was tracking Iranian leaders' funds being wired to international banks, as President Donald Trump keeps the pressure on Tehran. | The US Treasury Department in a statement said it imposed sanctions on the secretary of the Supreme Council for National Security as well as Islamic Revolutionary Guard corps and law enforcement forces commanders, accusing them of being architects of the crackdown. | The US also imposed sanctions on Fardis Prison, where the State Department said women had "
(2026-01-16). Putin speaks to Israel, Iran leaders to help 'de-escalate': Kremlin. newarab.com 
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held calls with the leaders of Israel and Iran, the Kremlin said, offering mediation amid protests in Iran that have raised fears of Independent monitors say Iranian security forces have
(2026-01-16). 'All must be combat ready.' Gerasimov on Armed Forces inspections. eng.belta.by The head of the State Control Committee noted that such measures allow | for identifying and correcting existing nuances: "We strive for | everything to be as it should be. There are positive aspects, and there | are nuances that need correcting. This is a normal process; we need to…
(2026-01-16). France deploys troops to Greenland amid U.S. annexation threats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is sending military forces to Greenland to participate in Operation Arctic Endurance, a joint exercise with Denmark, in response to escalating U.S. threats to seize the Arctic territory. Macron stated on X that the deployment, requested by Denmark, has already begun with about 15 mountain infantry soldiers, and will soon be reinforced with land, air, and naval assets to safeguard European interests. He described the move as a stand against "forces of destabilization" and a warning that global peace is under threat, emphasizing that Europe faces "adv…
(2026-01-16). LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two. aljazeera.com Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal.
(2026-01-16). US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela's interim leader vows oil sector reform. aljazeera.com US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation's oil reserves.
(2026-01-16). Belarus launches large-scale Armed Forces inspection on Lukashenko's order. eng.belta.by A large-scale comprehensive inspection of the Armed Forces has begun on the order of Aleksandr Lukashenko, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the media.
(2026-01-16). Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Minneapolis. portside.org Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Minneapolis |
(2026-01-16). China provides 20 million yuan in humanitarian aid to Thailand. ecns.cn China has provided 20 million yuan (about $2.87 million) in humanitarian aid to Thailand to support people affected by the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes.
(2026-01-16). Protesters call on Zurich Insurance to drop deals with Shell and General Dynamics. thecanary.co 
Environmental and humanitarian protesters are taking action against Zurich Insurance Group Ltd ahead of the Davos summit. They're demanding it drops contracts with Shell, Chevron, Maersk and General Dynamics. Insurance campaigners rallied at Zurich offices on 15 January, calling for a boycott, flyering, postering and speaking publicly on the insurers' ties to major non-renewable energy […] | By
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Headlines for January 16, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to Suppress Protests Against Federal Agents' Abuses, ACLU Lawsuit Seeks to Halt "Unprecedented Level of Violence" Committed by Immigration Agents, Records Reveal Minneapolis Mother Renee Good Was Struck Multiple Times by ICE Agent's Bullets, Medical Examiner: Cuban Immigrant's Death in Texas ICE Jail Was from "Asphyxia Due to Neck and Chest Compression", Pentagon Orders Carrier Strike Group to Middle East as Trump Threatens to Attack Iran, U.S. Seizes Another Oil Tanker as Venezuela's Interim President Proposes Opening Oil…
(2026-01-16). JOHN KIRIAKOU: Unabated US Prisoner Abuse. consortiumnews.com Guards are leaving federal inmates in restraints for hours and even, in dozens of cases, as long as a week. That's just the latest finding on abuses pervading the system. By John Kiriakou Special to Consortium News I'm a…
(2026-01-16). Russia Uses Electronic Warfare in Ukraine: Russia One-upped Starlink for its Own Use. globalresearch.ca When SpaceX deployed Starlink, a supposedly "purely civilian technology", in NATO-occupied Ukraine, it fully exposed America's ability to (ab)use its commercial sector for military purposes. | Although Elon Musk's claim that this "saved" the Neo-Nazi junta from total defeat might be …
(2026-01-16). Victory on Starvation's Edge: Palestine Action Strikers Shame the UK, Echoing Bobby Sands' Unbroken Will. counterpunch.org 
In a defiant stand that has shaken the corridors of British power, the imprisoned activists of Palestine Action have suspended their grueling hunger strike after forcing a major concession from the UK government. As of January 14, 2026 the last holdouts, including Heba Muraisi after 73 days without food, Kamran Ahmed at 66 days, and
(2026-01-16). Trump announces Gaza Board of Peace after U.S. declares move to phase two of cease-fire. haaretz.com As chair of the Board of Peace, Trump said he supports a Palestinian technocratic committee appointed this week to manage Gaza during what he described as a period of transition. 'These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future,' he said…
(2026-01-16). Trump Backs Transitional Palestinian Governance Plan for Gaza. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports the establishment of a newly appointed Palestinian technocratic body to govern Gaza during a transitional period, as Washington pushes ahead with a fragile second phase of the ceasefire that began in October. Trump announced his backing for the "Palestinian Technocratic Government," formally known as the National Committee for …
(2026-01-16). Cuba's condemnation of U.S. aggression against Venezuela. workers.org 
The following is the Revolutionary Government of Cuba's strong condemnation of the cowardly U.S.A. aggression against Venezuela and its absolute support for that sister nation: The Revolutionary Government strongly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the military aggression carried out by the United States against Venezuela, while categorically reaffirming Cuba's . . . |
(2026-01-16). New York City workers urge broadening strike of 15,000 striking nurses. wsws.org Thousands of workers around the world have registered their support for the New York City nurses strike, which reached its fifth day on Friday.
(2026-01-16). Mahmood slams Maccabi ban on same day their thugs assault Palestinians. thecanary.co 
On 14 January, home secretary Shabana Mahmood denounced, once again, the excellent decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a match in Birmingham in October 2025. On the same day, those same supporters of the 'Israeli' football club revealed themselves as the thugs they are. It wouldn't be the first time. Outright thuggery […] | By
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Kurdish group claims armed actions in Iran to defend protesters. newarab.com 
An Iranian Kurdish separatist group in Iraq said it has launched attacks on Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in recent days in retaliation for Members of the Kurdistan Freedom Party, or PAK, have "played a role in the protests through both financial support and armed operations to defend protesters when needed," Jwansher Rafati, a PAK representative, told The Associated Press on Thursday. | Iranian media has previously accused the group and other Kurdish facti…
(2026-01-16). Zionist extremists say they're 'mainstream', and that's the problem. thecanary.co 
New York's state attorney general has ordered far-right Zionist group Betar USA to stop its violent activities. In response, the extremists insisted they represent "mainstream Zionism". The thing is, that's precisely the problem. 'Instigating or encouraging violence' Betar hasn't just been giving the Trump administration the names of pro-Palestinian individuals in the hope that it […] | By
(2026-01-16). Miller / Trump Unleash Full Scale Call for Lethal Assault, Murphy Dragging Feet on ITA, NJ ICE Terror Escalates as Does ICE Violence Across USA N.11. fightbackbetter.com 
Murphy is playing a deadly game of chicken with the lives of NJ residents and citizens. By delaying the signing…
(2026-01-16). Setareh Ghandehari on ICE Violence, Jon Schleuss on Pittsburgh Paper Shutdown. fair.org 