(2026-01-17). Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump's Assault on Minneapolis. theintercept.com 
Kamal Yusuf doesn't speak English. That hasn't stopped him from getting involved as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents flood his immigrant-heavy Minneapolis neighborhood. | For the last two weeks, he has been on the streets actively looking out for any ICE presence. | From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Yusuf travels through the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, popularly known as West Bank, on foot in biting cold and on slippery ice. The instant he spots ICE agents, he immediately informs a Signal chat and whistles for several minutes without pause. | Yusuf, with his neon orange vest and black beanie that says "F…
(2026-01-17). US visa pause meant to ensure vigorous vetting, says embassy. tribune.com.pk 
The US Embassy in Islamabad said on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio instituted the pause on the issuance of immigration visa to ensure that the new immigrants were vetted "to the maximum degree" and that they will not use public assistance. | In a post on X, the embassy said that the pause, effective on January 21, applies to the issuance of immigrant visas only and it does not apply to non-immigrant visas, such as tourists, students, athletes, skilled workers, and their families. | "Secretary Rubio has instituted this pause until we can ensure that new immigrants have been vetted to the maximum deg…
(2026-01-17). Venezuela Receives 199 Migrants on First Repatriation Flight Since Trump's December Suspension. orinocotribune.com
(2026-01-17). How racism is shaping Australia's migration debate. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-17). Shah's son confident Iran rulers to fall. tribune.com.pk 
The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as President Donald Trump holds off on intervening in the unrest. | Reza Pahlavi, who lives in exile in the Washington area, has presented himself as leader of the opposition as the cleric-run state ruthlessly represses mass protests. | "The Islamic republic will fall ⚪ not if, but when," Pahlavi told a news conference in Washington. | Since the demonstrations erupted in the waning days of 2025 with a rallying cry of solving Iran's severe economic woes, Pahlavi has urge…
(2026-01-17). Iran: America's Next Target After Venezuela. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 28, 2025, protests unexpectedly erupted across Iran in response to a severe economic downturn in the Middle Eastern country, caused largely by sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies. More notably, the protests have grown in scale and turned violent, with clashes between civilians and police resulting in casualties, occurring shortly …
(2026-01-17). US judge orders curbs on ICE agents' actions against Minnesota protesters. aljazeera.com The court injunction bars federal agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.
(2026-01-17). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). Macklin Good's killing sparks protests at over 1,000 places in United States. ummid.com The brutal daylight killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis has sparked protests at more than 1,000 places in United States (USA).
(2026-01-17). Pakistan rebuffs India's 'integral part' claim on Kashmir. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has brushed aside India's untenable claim that Jammu and Kashmir was its "integral and inalienable part", saying that the UN resolutions recognized the Himalayan state as a disputed territory. | "Jammu and Kashmir is not 'an integral part' of India, nor has it ever been so under international law," Pakistani delegate Asif Khan told the UN General Assembly on Thursday. | He was responding to Indian delegate Eldos Punoose who protested a pointed reference to the unresolved Kashmir dispute made by Pakistan's Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while commenting on the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' priori…
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-17). Madison, WI: Diverse Crowd Protests UW 'Pausing' of Gender Affirming Healthcare for Trans Youth. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-01-17). The Iranian Crisis as a Geopolitical Phenomenon. moderndiplomacy.eu Waves of mass protest in Iran tend to erupt when least expected, though this should hardly surprise us. They typically represent the release of pressures accumulated over years. The current cycle follows this familiar pattern. Its immediate trigger was a sharp currency collapse that pushed the Iranian rial to historic lows, eroding household purchasing power …
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Direct Action Mobilization to Protest Corporations! indybay.org International…
(2026-01-17). Thousands join anti-Trump 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest at US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. | The protest followed Trump's warning on Friday that he "may put a tariff" on countries that oppose his plans to take over mineral-rich Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark. | They also coincided with a visit to Copenhagen by a bipartisan delegation from the US Congress that has made clear the opposition of many Americans to the Trump administration's sabre-rattling. | Waving the flags of Denmark and Greenland, the pro…
(2026-01-17). How the IRAN Regime Is Blocking Starlink During Protests. thinktank.pk In the midst of escalating anti-government protests gripping Iran since late December 2025, authorities have escalated their digital crackdown by targeting one of the last remaining lifelines to uncensored information: Starlink satellite internet. What began as a nationwide internet and communications blackout on January 8, 2026, has evolved into a sophisticated jamming campaign aimed at …
(2026-01-17). Sunday 1/18: Memorial for Iran. indybay.org This Sunday, at 4: 30 PM, we will gather in Washington Square Park for a peaceful candlelight memorial in solidarity with the people of Iran. This gathering is not a protest or political rally, but a space for remembrance — honoring the tens of thousands of lives lost for demanding freedom, dignity, and justice. Through quiet presence, candles, and flowers, we come together to resist silence, acknowledge shared humanity, and affirm that these lives mattered.
(2026-01-17). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org