(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). 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). 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). 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). Sabalenka sees off Rakotomanga Rajaonah. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka came under early pressure as she launched her bid for a third Australian Open title but the Belarusian clicked into gear and overpowered French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6-4 6-1 to reach the second round on Sunday. | The world number one arrived for the match at Rod Laver Arena as the firm favourite but found herself a break down after the opening game and looked troubled throughout the first set by the guile of left-hander Rakotomanga Rajaonah despite getting back on serve. | "I think I didn't start my best but she showed up, was fired up and she was playing great. It was a tricky…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Guterres warns against undermining global ties. tribune.com.pk 
Powerful forces are lining up to undermine global cooperation, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned at a landmark event in London on Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the UN General Assembly, but he urged that "humanity is strongest when we stand as one". | Speaking at Methodist Central Hall, the very same venue where the first-ever UN General Assembly was held on 10 January 1946, Guterres called on delegates at the event to be "bold enough to change. Bold enough to find the courage of those who came to this Hall 80 years ago to forge a better world." | Organized by the United…
(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). Hamas to hand over Gaza administration within days. newarab.com 
According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, medical sources said several civilians were left wounded in the al-Zeitoun neighbourhood, located southeast of Gaza City. | Local media reports also said that Israeli forces carried out air raids, demolished homes and targeted refugee camps. | In the eastern ar…
(2026-01-18). Israeli settlers raid, set fire to Bedouin community in West Bank. haaretz.com Israeli security forces said the suspects in the attack escaped the scene, and clubs were found in a vehicle they left behind. Activists who were on the scene at the time said they were beaten violently and chased before having their tents set on fire…
(2026-01-18). Syrian Forces Capture Key Oil and Gas Fields in Strategic Eastern Advance. moderndiplomacy.eu Syrian troops have captured the Omar oil field and the Conoco gas field in the Deir Zor province, which are crucial for the U. S.-backed Kurdish-led forces' revenue. This loss is significant for the Kurdish forces, as it impacts their resources. The Syrian army is pushing into areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), …
(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). 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). 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). 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). Economy set to extend steady growth trajectory. ecns.cn China's economy is poised to extend its steady growth momentum into 2026, with stepped-up policy support for domestic demand and a faster innovation-led transition to cushion any external uncertainties, officials and analysts said.
(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). 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). Give Carte Blanche Support to Trump's Psychotic Foreign Policy. fightbackbetter.com Lets cut to the chase — in this vote 3 NJ Democrats voted NO — Bonnie Watson Coleman, Lamonica McIver and Robert Menendez Jr.- GOOD! | The other 5 — Gottheimer, Pallone, Conaway, Pou and Norcross voted YAY. They voted for the Republican sponsored 188 Republicans and 153 Democrats voted for it; 57 Democrats and 22 Republicans voted against it. | Please read fu…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Rob new film "On The Edge… Again," with Bruce Dern and Pam Grier. indybay.org Local Berkeley, Maverick Filmmaker Rob Nilsson Who Supported The Homeless & Unhoused In San Francisco Years Ago, Has A New Film Release Called, "On The Edge… Again," including actors Bruce Dern and Pam Grier.
(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). 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). 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…
(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 …