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Thousands of protesting farmers to drive through capital New Delhi after Republic Day parade to demand repeal of new farm laws. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/indian-police-to-let-farmers-hold-tractor-rally-on-republic-day

ICC arrests alleged commander of Seleka militia on charges of war crimes committed during violence in Bangui in 2013. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/mahamat-said-abdel-kani-car-hands-war-crimes-suspect-to-icc

Nearly 7,000 people forced from their homes and more than 130,000 hectares of crops destroyed by torrential downpours and floods. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/24/mozambique-tropical-cyclone-eloise-displaces-thousand

Army says coordinated twin assaults also left 18 troops wounded, with some 30 assailants killed in military response. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/24/six-malian-soldiers-killed-in-complex-and-simultaneous-attacks

Iraqi government is reportedly seeking $6bn in loans, with possibility of a further $4bn, according to finance minister. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/25/imf-says-iraq-seeking-emergency-loans-after-oil-price-plunge

Flights will be banned for a week, as government tries to curb spread of variants, protect vaccination campaign. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/israel-closes-skies-to-air-travel-as-covid-variants-found

Decision comes as Israel announces opening of embassy in Abu Dhabi months after countries’ controversial normalisation of ties. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/24/uae-cabinet-approves-establishing-embassy-in-tel-aviv

The clashes came as authorities face difficulties enforcing COVID restrictions in Israel’s religious communities. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/24/israeli-ultra-orthodox-clash-with-police-over-school-closures

What the UK court’s arguments in the Assange extradition case tell us about misuse of humanitarianism in law. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/1/24/assange-vs-the-violence-of-imperial-humanitarianism