(2026-01-06). Drone strike kills 10, including 7 children, in Sudan's El-Obeid. newarab.com 
A An eyewitness said the strike hit a house in the centre of the army-controlled capital of North Kordofan, which the rival paramilitary Since April…
(2026-01-06). Statement from Anti-War Organizations on Venezuela / Comunicado De Las Organizaciones Contra La Guerra sobre Venezuela. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Coalition Against War, January 5, 2026 | Español Abajo | Stop the War on Venezuela! Defend Venezuela's Sovereignty and Right To Resist!: | We, the undersigned anti-imperialist and anti-war organizations, condemn the U.S. violent attacks on the rights of Venezuelans, and violations of Venezuela's sovereignty. | The U.S. bombed civilian and military areas of the city of Caracas, the capital of the Republic, and the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira in the early morning of Saturday January 3rd under the cover of darkness to sow terror in the country, killing civilians and destroying Venezuelan…
(2026-01-06). Disability Justice Organizers Are Creating the Liberatory Future We All Deserve. truthout.org Since Donald Trump marched back into the White House in January 2025, his administration has waged an all-out war on disabled people. Trump has issued executive orders rolling back civil rights protections, slashed funding for vital services and support, and advocated for legislation that would ramp up institutionalization. The administration's actions reflect the cruel and dehumanizing… |
(2026-01-06). Climate change and human rights demands telling our Pacific stories with clarity and impact. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Dr Satyendra Prasad Internationally, we are marking the 2025 Human Rights Day at a time of extraordinary retreat from human rights protection across the World. Every human right, every breach of human right and every advance in the protection of human rights must matter equally to us. The frameworks for human rights protection…
(2026-01-06). Iranian Authorities ‚Äå‚ÄåBrutally Repressing Protests. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters march in downtown Tehran, Iran, on December 29, 2025. | © 2025 Fars News Agency/AP Photo | Iranian authorities are brutally cracking down on nationwide protests with lethal force, killing at least 27 protesters and bystanders, including children, and injuring many more in just over a week, while carrying out mass detentions of protesters. Human Rights Watch is investigating the government's violent repression of the protests and related human rights violations.Protests began on December 28 in Tehran's Grand Bazaar and rapidly spread to at least 27 provinces across the co…
(2026-01-06). January 6th Five Years On: Our Democracy Crisis Persists. commondreams.org Five years ago, our nation's Capitol was stormed by rioters. They were there because President Trump lied about the outcome of the 2020 election. And five years later the threat to American democracy hasn't faded — it has evolved, expanded, and grown more dangerous. Public Citizen's co-president Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement on the 5th anniversary of the January 6th insurrection: | "On January 6th five years ago, a sitting U.S. president incited violence against our nation in a shameless attempt to overturn a democratically-held election.This day must live forever in our memory, so that we…
(2026-01-06). The Uncomfortable Truth Venezuela Crisis Reflects. ummid.com Venezuela's crisis reflects an uncomfortable truth of global politics: As long as the earth hides immense wealth beneath its surface, power struggles above it will rarely be peaceful.
(2026-01-06). Lebanon's governance in crisis. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Imagine a country where a fictitious foreign prince, armed only with a phone and a fabricated authority, can dictate political appointments, unlock frozen bank accounts, and influence judicial decisions—all without leaving his home.
(2026-01-06). Iran protests death toll hits 35 and 1,200 detained, activists say. scmp.com Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in on Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down. | The protest at the Grand Bazaar, the beating heart for centuries of both Iran's economic and political life, represents the latest signal that the demonstrations likely are to continue as the country's rial currency fell to a record low on Tuesday.
(2026-01-06). Kyagulanyi Denied Access to Moroto as UPDF, NRM Hold Tarehe Sita Events. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has been forced to alter his campaign programme in Karamoja after joint security forces blocked his entry into Moroto town. Security personnel mounted a roadblock about four kilometres from Moroto along the Moroto-Lokitanyala road, where Kyagulanyi was expected to pass after addressing supporters in Amudat district. As …
(2026-01-06). Iran Armed Forces at high level of readiness. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army, stressed that the country's armed forces remain at a very high level of operational readiness.
(2026-01-06). Israel to introduce electronic tagging in West Bank. newarab.com 
The The army said the decision allows security forces "to install a technological monitoring device on individuals subject to an administrative order restricting their movement within the (West Bank)," in a statement. | The system would allow for monitoring of "vio…
(2026-01-06). Clashes erupt between Syrian Army and SDF militia. plenglish.com Damascus, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Syrian authorities denounced on Tuesday new attacks by the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the country's northern region, to which the Army responded with airstrikes on targets of this predominantly Kurdish militia.
(2026-01-06). Venezuela:National Armed Forces reiterate support for Delcy Rodriguez. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez reaffirmed his support and that of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) for Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, according to press reports.
(2026-01-06). Birzeit University raid seen as warning against Palestinian defiance. aljazeera.com Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank during a solidarity event for Palestinian prisoners.
(2026-01-06). 'Dad, I tell you…':Maduro's son's message on camera after Venezuela President's capture by US | Trump. hindustantimes.com Venezuelan lawmaker Nicolás Maduro Guerra broke down emotionally during a National Assembly session in Caracas as he addressed the capture of his father, former President Nicolás Maduro, and first lady Cilia Flores by US forces. Speaking at the swearing-in of the new National Assembly for the 2026—2031 term, Maduro Guerra pledged loyalty to Venezuela's leadership, expressed unwavering support for interim President Delcy Rodríguez, and called for the release of what he described as "kidnapped leaders." His remarks came the same day Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court, pleading not guilty to drug and…
(2026-01-06). South Africa condemns US kidnapping of President Maduro. plenglish.com Pretoria, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The United African Transformation Party (UAT) of South Africa today denounced that the US military forces kidnapping of the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, blatantly violate international law.
(2026-01-06). Mexico exposes Washington's double standards after US forces grab Maduro, 150 jets bomb Venezuela. hindustantimes.com Mexico strongly criticized regime change efforts by external actors during a United Nations Security Council meeting, warning that such actions violate international law and historically worsen conflicts. Mexico's UN representative Hector Vasconcelos stated that foreign –≤–º–µ—à–∞—Ç–µ–ª—å—Å—Ç–≤–æ undermines political stability and social cohesion. The remarks followed a US military operation in Venezuela, during which President Nicolas Maduro was detained on narcot…
(2026-01-06). Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-06). Panama: Broad ront for Democracy Party decries US attack on Venezuela. plenglish.com Panama City, January 6 (Prensa Latina) The Broad Front for Democracy (FAD) party—which brings together various leftist forces in Panama—rejected the United States' aggression against Venezuela on January 3.
(2026-01-06). Berlin's Terror-Blackout Enters 4th Day As Tens Of Thousands Suffer In Cold Without Heat! wattsupwiththat.com The attack appears to have been timed to cause as much pain and suffering as possible, coinciding with a mid-winter cold snap with temperatures hovering well below freezing. The situation is quickly escalating into a humanitarian disaster as city, state and federal authorities incompentently bungle and dither about.
(2026-01-06). Paris Protesters Rally Against Gaza War and Humanitarian Aid Blockade. thinktank.pk Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris to denounce the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the blockade of humanitarian aid. Protesters accused political leaders of complicity, warned of worsening conditions during winter, and called for real action beyond symbolic gestures. The rally comes amid debate over a ceasefire agreement and continued concerns about …
(2026-01-06). Naked Imperialism in Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Trump has never been a peace president or a principled opponent of aggressive war and imperial looting. His crude rhetoric, with its open acknowledgement of Venezuela's oil riches, merely removes the polite, decorous language we've come to expect from our political figureheads. The U.S. government is not pursuing a new logic or discarding old values. It is reinstating our political-economic system's commitment to imperialism and extraction, only without any pretense to humanitarian motivations or democracy-building. If the past several years have taught us anything politically, it is that the old categories of id…
(2026-01-06). Report: EU civilian research aids Israeli arms industry. tehrantimes.com The EU has funneled millions of euros' worth of funding meant for civilian research programs to Israeli arms manufacturers and other military firms despite a ban on the funding of military and dual-use research, the Middle East Eye reported.
(2026-01-06). Nepal unrest: Communal tension grips Nepal; curfew imposed, border with India sealed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa in Nepal has extended the curfew in Birgunj city due to ongoing communal tensions sparked by a TikTok video. | The curfew was imposed initially on Monday afternoon following protests triggered by a video containing religious content. The demonstrations soon turned violent, with the Parsa district administration imposing a curfew in Birgunj city, near the Raxaul district in Bihar. | The communal tensions in the country have also triggered a high security alert along India-Nepal Border. Indian security frces have halted the civilian movement along th…
(2026-01-06). UK pro-Gaza detainee pauses hunger strike as others continue. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). Kyagulanyi Accuses Police of Sabotaging His Rallies. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has accused the Uganda Police Force of deliberately sabotaging his campaign activities in the Sebei sub-region through intimidation of supporters, last-minute venue changes, and selective enforcement of public order regulations.Kyagulanyi made the accusations on Monday while addressing residents after commissioning NUP district offices in Kapchorwa. …
(2026-01-06). EC supports adoption of minimum tax for multinationals. plenglish.com Brussels, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission today applauded the agreement reached by the countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the rules for applying a minimum tax to multinationals.
(2026-01-05). BOC powers global expansion with tailored financial support. ecns.cn From tea brands popular in Southeast Asia and new energy vehicles thriving in Europe, to infrastructure construction in Latin America and energy investments across Africa, the globalization of Chinese companies is reaching new levels.
(2026-01-06). Netanyahu's 2nd hint of Iran war in 2 days: Israel wants to repeat Maduro capture Op on Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and US President Donald Trump have agreed that Iran will not be allowed to renew its nuclear programme. Speaking at the Knesset following their late-December meeting, Netanyahu said Israel would also prevent Iran from rebuilding its ballistic missile industry and called for the removal of all enriched uranium and strict monitoring of nuclear facilities. He added that Israel supports the Iranian people's aspirations for freedom, suggesting a decisive moment could be approaching. Netanyahu met Trump in Florida on December 29 to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Iran.
(2026-01-06). Shiraz Uni. Students hold rally in support of a 'Strong Iran'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — A group of students and faculty members at Shiraz University gathered on Monday evening to express support for a strong Iran.
(2026-01-06). Huckabee takes grandkids to West Bank settlement for archaeological tour, finding ancient. haaretz.com U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has been a longtime supporter of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. An Israeli settler leader said the Huckabee family's archaeological discovery is 'the best testimony to our historical right to every part of the Land of Israel'…
(2026-01-06). One in three Americans back US strike on Venezuela: Reuters poll. geo.tv 
Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against US strikes against Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in London, Britain, January 5, 2026. — ReutersOnly 11% of Democrats, 23% of independents support US strike.Around 43% of Republicans…
(2026-01-06). Nandala Pledges Justice, Compensation for Rwenzururu Palace Raid Victims. plusnews.ug 
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has pledged to support and compensate families affected by the 2016 raid on the Rwenzururu Kingdom palace, describing the incident as one of the darkest chapters in Uganda's recent political history. The raid, carried out by the military and other security agencies, left more …