(2026-01-26). ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced people from Darfur, who are now sheltering in El-Afadh camp, Al Dabbah, Sudan, November 13, 2025. | © 2025 Marwan Ali/AP Photo | On January 19, International Criminal Court (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan briefed the United NationsSecurity Council on her office's ongoing investigation in Darfur, Sudan.Deputy Prosecutor Khan had to attend the briefing remotely after not being granted a visa to brief the Council in person in New York City. That decision came in the wake of the Trump administration's sanctions imposed against a number of ICC officials, including…
(2026-01-26). Government Prepares Major Offensive as Fighting Escalates in Jonglei State. moderndiplomacy.eu South Sudan's military has ordered civilians, United Nations personnel, and aid workers to leave three counties in Jonglei State ahead of a major operation against opposition forces. The directive reflects a sharp escalation in a conflict that the United Nations says has reached levels of violence not seen since 2017, raising fresh fears of a …
(2026-01-26). Sinner fires up in the heat to reach Australian Open quarter-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Jannik Sinner swept aside concerns about his heat tolerance as he breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi on Monday to reach his fourth Australian Open quarter-finals. | With the temperature rising to 33 degrees Celsius (91F) in the evening match at Margaret Court Arena, all eyes were on the defending champion following his dramatic cramping in the third round on a scorching day against American Eliot Spizzirri. | But there were no signs of trouble on Monday as Sinner ran full pelt from start to finish against 22nd seed Darderi, keeping court-time to a comfortable two hours and nine…
(2026-01-26). Musetti blitzes Fritz to set up Djokovic showdown in Melbourne. tribune.com.pk 
Fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti produced an inspired display to ease past American Taylor Fritz 6-2 7-5 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena and reach the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time, setting up a meeting with 10-times champion Novak Djokovic. | The Italian came through a five-set battle with Tomas Machac in the last round but it did not appear to have taken much out of him as he broke Fritz's big serve twice in the opening set. | Musetti played with authority and artistry towards the end of the second set, which he secured by winning three straight games, before breaking early in the third set to heap the…
(2026-01-26). Resisting the monstrous trifecta of war, genocide and ecocide. links.org.au 
Markela Panegyres — The only force capable of making meaningful cracks in the imperialist and capitalist armour is a mass movement of international ecosocialism.
(2026-01-26). 50,000 march through London to oppose genocide of Kurds and other minority groups in North East Syria. thecanary.co 
On 25 January over 50,000 people marched through London from the BBC to 10 Downing Street. An umbrella organisation called "United Kurds" under the leadership of the Kurdish Assembly of Great Britain organised the protest. They were protesting against the so-called Syrian Transitional Government (STG), in concert with Turkish-backed jihadist militias, who are currently killing […] | By
(2026-01-26). More pictures emerge from peaceful demo for Umer Khalid before police violence. thecanary.co 
As Skwawkbox reported, the Met Police kettled and violently arrested demonstrators at a peaceful protest in support of anti-genocide political prisoner Umer Khalid. Khalid is on hunger and thirst strike against the Starmer regime's war on protest and free speech and its collaboration in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Doctors have said that Khalid could die […] | By
(2026-01-26). Sheffield activists show what a real peaceful protest is. thecanary.co 
Around 300 people from all walks of life made the streets of Sheffield into a sea of solidarity on Saturday 24 January 2026. The march protested the UK state arming the state of Israel, making us complicit in its genocide. And you know what? It was one of the most beautifully bright and welcoming marches […] | By
(2026-01-26). Holocaust survivors and descendants who oppose ALL genocide speak out. thecanary.co 
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, the Canary spoke to people who survived, or whose close relatives survived, the Holocaust. And they told us why the phrase 'never again' means nothing without action against Israel's genocide in Gaza today. They felt that: Too many people have failed (or refused) to learn the lessons […] | By
(2026-01-26). Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Escalation In NE Kurdish Region. juancole.com The parties should not arbitrarily block aid delivery or destroy or block access to critical infrastructure. They should fully support displaced people, including Islamic State…
(2026-01-26). Japan Court Finds North Korea No 'Paradise on Earth'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Plaintiffs hold a banner with their supporters in front of the Tokyo District Court when they filed a lawsuit against North Korea over the "Paradise on Earth" campaign in 2018. | © 2018 Kanae Doi/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-01-26). The U.S. can't hide its crimes anymore. strategic-culture.su In episode 60 of Global Majority for Peace, Ileana Chan speaks with journalist and author Finian Cunningham to dismantle one of the most enduring illusions in modern politics: the idea that the West, led by the United States, acts as a defender of democracy, human rights, and international law. Drawing from his new book "Killing Democracy: Western Imperialism, A Legacy of Regime Change and Media Manipulation", Finian traces how the U.S. and its allies built a global system of covert interventions, manufactured narratives, and media complicity that has shaped world politics for nearly a century.
(2026-01-26). Ontario's Bill 33 raises serious concern about campus equity and student rights. |
(2026-01-26). President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari signed off on the much-debated Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2026, on Monday, along with six other bills that were passed by parliament. | According to a press release issued by the President's Secretariat, the approved legislation includes the National Tariff Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Export Development Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Transfer of Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2026; Daanish Schools Authority Bill, 2026; Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and the National Commission for Human Rights (Am…
(2026-01-26). Myanmar junta wraps poll with ally set to seal victory. tribune.com.pk 
Voting concluded in Myanmar's month-long election on Sunday, with the dominant pro-military party on course for landslide victory in a junta-run poll critics say will only prolong the army's grip on power. | The Southeast Asian nation has a long history of military rule, but the generals took a back seat for a decade of civilian-led reforms. | That ended in a 2021 military coup when democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi was detained, civil war broke out, and the country descended into humanitarian crisis. | The election's third and final phase closed after voting took place in dozens of constituencies across…
(2026-01-26). CM Afridi warns PM delays in NFC transfers pushing K-P into 'acute fiscal, governance crisis'. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi expressed deep concern to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the federal government's persistent failure to release constitutionally guaranteed federal funds, warning that the province faced an acute fiscal and governance crisis. | In a letter addressed to the premier, CM Afridi said, "I am compelled to place on record the deep and mounting concern of the Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa regarding the persistent failure to release constitutionally guaranteed federal transfers, a failure that has now translated into an acute fiscal and governance crisis for the pr…
(2026-01-26). Starmer is trying to crush Burnham in the same way he crushed Corbyn. thecanary.co 
The Labour Party have once again found themselves embroiled in a crisis of their own making. Politics Joe's Ava Santina reported that a Labour MP warned her not to forget past "stitch-ups" by the Labour right, which have advantageously benefited many within the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP). This Labour MP appears to refer to the […] | By
(2026-01-26). Greenland crisis defused — but transatlantic trust is ice-cold. thinktank.pk In a whirlwind of diplomatic drama that's become synonymous with Donald Trump's second term, the US President has once again shaken the foundations of international relations. Just days ago, on January 23, 2026, Trump escalated tensions by threatening to seize Greenland by force and slapping tariffs on European allies—moves that sent shockwaves through NATO and …
(2026-01-26). Amid Australian political crisis, editorials demand OECD austerity agenda. wsws.org The OECD report on Australia means enforcing deep cuts to social spending and corporate taxes amid widespread discontent over plummeting living standards, global militarism and war preparations.
(2026-01-26). China and Russia Reaffirm Commitment to Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Pablo Meriguet — January 23, 2026 | Deprived of oil shipments following the US attack on Venezuela, Cuba has made moves to survive the economic blockade. | The January 3 attack on Venezuela by the US military profoundly transformed the dynamics in the region, especially in the Caribbean. Following agreements reached between the Venezuelan government led by Delcy Rodríguez and the Trump administration, Cuba was forced to quickly seek solutions to its economic crisis. | For more than 60 years of economic and trade blockade by Washington, Cuba has managed to survive thanks to the support of allied governmen…
(2026-01-26). Reviving Pakistan's seafood industry, a path to economic self-sufficiency. tribune.com.pk 
The days are remembered when seafood was exported to the US, Japan, South Korea, Europe, etc where the prices fetched were much higher than where the seafood is being exported at this time. | Each and every factor leads to the dent in the economy of the country where the urge to earn foreign exchange continues. The leaders are frequently travelling seeking a few million or billion USD as loan to keep up with the need of meeting the inevitable financial demands but least attention is being given to overcome this dilemma and crisis. | Why then a country blessed by the Creator of every means available begs. The s…
(2026-01-26). Germany's Natural Gas Crisis Escalates … One Storage Site Near Empty …Government Silent. wattsupwiththat.com Germany desperately needs to pray for a warm February miracle if the country is to avoid an energy disaster and a state of emergency.
(2026-01-26). Racist, Imperialist US Vassal Denmark Now Cries Over Greenland. popularresistance.org "A court in Denmark has ordered the government to compensate 18 civilians who were tortured during the Iraq war in an operation carried out by Iraqi security forces along with a Danish battalion." Al Jazeera | A popular meme that has circulated on social media since 2015 reads as follows. "'I never thought leopards would eat MY face,' sobs woman who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party." The joke is usually told at the expense of people expressing buyer's remorse upon finding themselves negatively impacted by policies they once justified supporting.
(2026-01-26). Selected Articles: Greenland, Donald Trump, Technocracy and the Globalist New World Order. globalresearch.ca 
By As a pilot who frequently travelled to Greenland while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, I can say with assurance that Greenland is …
(2026-01-26). Ceasefire Violations Continue as Israeli Strikes Target Gaza, Claiming Civilian Lives. english.almanar.com.lb Medical and media sources reported today that a Palestinian man was martyred by Israeli occupation forces east of Gaza City, outside their declared deployment zones, according to ambulance and emergency crews. In a related incident, the Nasser Medical Complex reported that a child was wounded by Israeli army fire west of Khan Younis, also outside …
(2026-01-26). A Blood Bath Took Place in Iran. juancole.com Does anyone know of that word which has left the heart of that sad bird, called, faith?
| Why can't Islamic statesmen bring faith into hearts?
| Why do they think lashes and violence are the answer to everything?
| — Simin Behbehani | Newark, Delaware (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — A blood bath took place in major cities in Iran. The number of killed is still unknown. Even the government admits that it is in the thousands. Every soul that was gunned down was a member of a family. Even those from the security forces. | When the government forces began shooting protesters thi…
(2026-01-26). Indonesia receives first Rafale fighter jets from France, official says. tribune.com.pk 
Indonesia has received its first three Rafale fighter jets from France under a multi-billion-dollar defence deal between the two countries, a defence ministry official said on Monday, marking a major upgrade to the country's ageing military hardware. | Jakarta, France's largest arms client in Southeast Asia, has ordered up to 42 Rafale jets built by Dassault Aviation, along with French frigates and submarines, as the archipelago steps up defence spending under President Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander. | "The aircraft have been handed over and are ready for use by the Indonesian Air Force,"
(2026-01-26). Strategic reset in Washington 'good news' for Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
A year after United States President Donald Trump returned to the White House, Pakistan appears to be among the quiet beneficiaries of a significant shift in Washington's strategic thinking. | The newly released 2026 United States National Defence Strategy (NDS) signals a departure from Washington's decades-old posture of viewing China as the primary global threat, a recalibration that Pakistani officials and analysts say eases Islamabad's foreign policy challenges. | When Trump assumed office for his second term, there was visible unease in Pakistan. With US forces already withdrawn from Afghanistan and Trump…
(2026-01-26). China unveils regulations on Party organization elections within armed forces. ecns.cn China's Central Military Commission has issued a set of regulations on the election work of the Communist Party of China (CPC) organizations within the military, which will take effect on Feb 1, 2026, said a statement released on Sunday.
(2026-01-26). Are we witnessing America's slow unraveling. infobrics.org Although it's still far too early to talk about the collapse of the US, the fact that opposing political forces and interest groups are increasingly (ab)using and relying on their institutional powers to enforce various policies is certainly not reassuring. This will only get more chaotic as the DNC and GOP keep switching places every four years, giving more power to institutions they control while trying to limit those they don't.
(2026-01-26). Xi Turns on His Closest Ally, Redrawing Power Lines Inside China's Armed Forces. moderndiplomacy.eu China's decision to place its most senior uniformed officer under investigation marks a dramatic escalation in President Xi Jinping's long-running anti-corruption campaign. The probe into General Zhang Youxia, Xi's long-time ally and vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), signals that even personal loyalty and shared revolutionary lineage no longer guarantee protection. For analysts, the …
(2026-01-26). Borders as Crime Scenes and Crimes. juancole.com By (
(2026-01-26). Chris Hedges: We sowed the wind, now we will reap the whirlwind. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges The murders of unarmed civilians on the streets of Minneapolis, including the killing of the intensive-care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, would not come as a shock to Iraqis in Fallujah or Afghans in Helmand province. They were terrorised by heavily armed American execution squads for decades. It would not come as…
(2026-01-26). 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.
(2026-01-26). Centre, K-P at odds over displacement of Tirah families. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has rejected as "misleading and factually incorrect" the federal government's claim that displacement of the residents of the Tirah valley of Khyber district is voluntary in nature. | Afridi, who belongs to Imran Khan's PTI, has warned that if the notification is not withdrawn and an apology is not issued, he will convene a jirga of the Afridi tribe in the district. | Addressing rallies in different areas of the K-P including Mingora city of Swat, the CM accused the federal governments of trying to pit the provincial government and the state institutions.
(2026-01-26). Out of the Ashes of Gaza Rises the 'Class of the Phoenix' as Medical Students Miraculously Celebrate Graduation. counterpunch.org 
On December 25, something remarkable happened in Gaza. Against the backdrop of the rubble that is the almost entirely destroyed Al-Shifa Hospital, 230 Palestinian medical students celebrated graduation. Like other graduates around the world, they smiled and waved and threw their mortar boards joyfully into the air. Except that not one of them was like any other graduate anywhere else in the world. For more than two years they had studied under bombardment, displacement, starvation, a drastic lack of supplies and constant electricity cuts. They had treated not only strangers but members of their own families and e…
(2026-01-26). Australia Day marked by 'Invasion Day' rallies. newarab.com 
Thousands marked Australia's national day on Monday by attending "Invasion Day" rallies in support of Australia Day commemorates the day Britain established the state of However, for many Indigenous Austra…
(2026-01-26). Healthcare workers support striking New York nurses in online meeting. wsws.org Attendees expressed solidarity with the striking nurses and echoed calls for a general strike against dictatorship.
(2026-01-26). South Africa must build on economic recovery momentum — President. sanews.gov.za South Africa must build on economic recovery momentum — President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed focus on investment and infrastructure development to ensure that South Africa's recent economic gains translate into sustained and inclusive growth. | In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President said the country entered the new year with growing momentum in its economic recovery, supported by several positive indicators recorded toward the end of 2025. | The economy has recorded four consecutive quarters of growth, while unemployment levels have continued to decline. Recent data r…
(2026-01-26). Zelensky seeks air defences amid Kyiv freeze. tribune.com.pk 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defence support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv were without heating in freezing temperatures for a second day after Russian strikes. | Russia has hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war, but Kyiv says this winter has been the toughest, with hundreds of Russian drones and missiles overwhelming air defences during particularly fierce frosts. | "This week alone, the Russians have launched more than 1,700 attack drones, over 1,380 guided aerial bombs, and 69 missiles of various types," Zelensky said as he…
(2026-01-26). Is being virtuous good for you — or just people around you? A study suggests traits like compassion may support your own well-being. |
(2026-01-26). Growth gaining traction amid upbeat outlook. ecns.cn Foreign institutions and global executives are striking a broadly upbeat tone on China's economy in 2026 and are increasingly confident about new opportunities generated by high-quality growth, citing the country's economic resilience, strong policy support and faster technology-driven transformation.
(2026-01-26). Iran Takes US and 'Israel' to International Courts Over Terror Support. english.almanar.com.lb Iran has filed legal and criminal complaints in international forums against the United States, the Israeli regime, and several terrorist groups for supporting and financing subversive actions against Iran's national security. The defendants are accused of backing destabilizing activities and acts of sabotage aimed at undermining the country's security. Foreign-instigated riots in Iran escalated on …
(2026-01-26). Madison, Feb. 7, 2026: No Appetite for Apartheid -Entertainment dinner. wibailoutpeople.org 
No Appetite for ApartheidEntertainment & dinnerSaturday, February 76: 30 p.m. — 7: 30 p.m.James Reeb Unitarian UC, 2146 E. Johnson St, MadisonWith Madison area DSA. The goal of the No Appetite for Apartheid campaign is to make Madison a more ethical place to shop by removing all grocery items complicit in the violence against Palestinians. "Shop ethically" …
(2026-01-26). Trump officials defend Minneapolis murder while Democrats pretend opposition. wsws.org Representatives of the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and the White House have doubled down on their slanders of the latest victim of ICE-CBP violence, VA nurse Alex Pretti.
(2026-01-26). Minneapolis locals protest 'inhumane' US agents after second killing. tribune.com.pk 
Bundled up in a yellow hat and black puffer jacket, Taylor was one of hundreds of protesters marching after the killing of a second United States citizen this month by federal agents carrying out an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. | The violence has put new pressure and scrutiny on US President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation campaign, which has drawn demonstrators onto the streets of the Midwestern city. | "I think it was completely senseless, it was murder," said the young woman, who did not want to give her last name. | Federal agents shot to death 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, claiming he…