US President Donald Trump has ratcheted up economic pressure on Tehran but appears to be wavering on military action
The US Treasury has sanctioned five Iranian security officials it says were involved in “violence and cruel repression” against…
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Foreign-backed armed groups 'dispatched' to join Iran riots: Report
Heavily-armed militants belonging to Kurdish separatist groups have reportedly been dispatched to spread foreign-backed violence across Iran.
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Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence deal in pipeline, Pakistani minister says
By Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Jonathan Spicer
ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have prepared a draft defence agreement after nearly a year of talks, Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Production said, a…
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Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece
A Greek court Thursday acquitted Syrian competitive swimmer and activist Sarah Mardini, whose rescue of her sister inspired a hit Netflix film, and 23 others of migrant trafficking.
The verdict came almost a month after the start of their trial at…
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Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela | US-Venezuela Tensions News
Cuban president says soldiers fell defending ‘sovereignty of a sister nation’ amid escalating tensions with Washington.
Published On 15 Jan 2026
Cuba has paid tribute to 32 of its…
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UN chief welcomes transition to phase 2 of Trump’s Gaza plan – Middle East Monitor
The UN’s top official on Thursday welcomed the US’ announcement of the transition to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire plan, urging “unimpeded” flow of humanitarian aid, Anadolu Agency reports.
“In Gaza, I…
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Shanghai bloc condemns terrorist riots in Iran as global support grows
The SCO strongly condemned terrorist activities in Iran, emphasizing national sovereignty and anti-terrorism cooperation. The condemnation follows a series of global expressions of solidarity, while the US imposed sanctions on key Iranian officials.
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Israeli forces demolish commercial structure near Bethlehem – Middle East Monitor
Israeli forces demolished an under-construction commercial facility in the town of Cennata near Bethlehem in the West Bank on Thursday, according to…
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Air India flight to New York suffers engine damage after ingesting cargo container at Delhi airport
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): Air India Flight AI101, an Airbus A350 aircraft VT-JRB, was forced to return to Delhi on Thursday shortly after takeoff due to the closure of Iranian airspace on Thursday morning. The flight, which was headed…
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