Israel objects line-up of Trump’s Gaza panel as head of Palestinian committee announces members
The office of PM Netanyahu says the board wasn’t coordinated with Israel and runs against its policy.
18 Jan, 2026
Iran protests death toll tops 3,000 as internet slowly flickers back
Residents say the crackdown has largely quelled protests, with state media reporting more arrests and quiet streets even in northern Caspian cities.
18 Jan, 2026
Syria makes Kurdish national language, grants national rights to Kurds
Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa issued a decree recognising Kurdish as a national language, restoring citizenship and declaring Nowruz an official holiday.
17 Jan, 2026
Trump offers to mediate between Egypt and Ethiopia over dam
US President tells Egypt he’s ready to reopen diplomacy on Ethiopia’s mega-dam, offering support while praising ally al-Sisi for his Gaza ceasefire role.
17 Jan, 2026
Iran and US envoys clash at UN as protests in Iran appear to ease
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Israel on high alert as US strike on Iran seen as imminent
US pauses immigrant visas for citizens of Somalia, over 70 other countries
Trump threatens ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters
14 Jan, 2026
Iran official calls Trump and Netanyahu ‘main killers of the people of Iran’
Ali Larijani, secretary of Supreme National Security Council, says US and Israel would be held accountable if Iranian civilians are killed following US threat of military attacks.
14 Jan, 2026
Trump offers no clarity on cryptic ‘help is on its way’ post on Iran protests
Earlier, US President Trump called on Iranian demonstrators to keep “protesting and take over institutions”, saying, “help is on its way.”
13 Jan, 2026
US ends protection for Somalis amid escalating migrant crackdown
The United States said on Tuesday it would end a special protected status for Somalis, telling them they must leave the country by mid-March.
12 Jan, 2026
Greenland calls on NATO to guarantee its defence
The Greenland government again rejects a US takeover under any circumstances.
12 Jan, 2026
Iran says ‘ready’ for talks with US but ‘prepared for war’
Iran’s top diplomat says Tehran seeks negotiations that respect mutual rights and fairness.
12 Jan, 2026
Trump threatens Cuba to strike deal with US ‘before it is too late’
Donald Trump declares Venezuela now under US military protection, with Cuba’s oil-backed security role at an end.
11 Jan, 2026
‘No one tells us what to do’: Cuba rebuffs Trump threat
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel rejected US President Donald Trump’s threats, vowing to defend the island’s sovereignty.
11 Jan, 2026
Israel on high alert for possibility of US military action against Iran, sources say
President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in recent days and warned Iran’s rulers against using force against demonstrators.
11 Jan, 2026
Ceasefire violations continue as Israeli forces strike Gaza by air and sea
Despite the ceasefire, the Israeli attacks continued, killing 425 Palestinians and wounding 1,189 others, according to the health officials.
11 Jan, 2026
Trump orders commanders to draw up Greenland invasion plan: Report
Senior military officials reportedly resist the president’s plan, according to the report.
