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6 children die from hypothermia in Gaza this winter: UNICEF

6 children die from hypothermia in Gaza this winter: UNICEF

Agency says more than 100 children killed since ceasefire, warning that life in Gaza 'remains suffocating'

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Storm kills 4, injures several others as damaged buildings collapse in Gaza
13.01.2026

Storm kills 4, injures several others as damaged buildings collapse in Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians sought refuge in mosques, partially damaged buildings, after their tents collapsed due to heavy rain and strong winds

China vows to ‘firmly protect lawful interests’ over Trump’s 25% tariffs on Iran trade
13.01.2026

China vows to ‘firmly protect lawful interests’ over Trump’s 25% tariffs on Iran trade

US president has ordered imposing 25% tariffs on ‘any and all’ countries doing business with Iran

US State Department funding bill to send $3.3B to Israel, sets conditions on aid to Palestine
13.01.2026

US State Department funding bill to send $3.3B to Israel, sets conditions on aid to Palestine

Bicameral bill in Congress provides $3.3B in military aid for Israel, ties Palestinian aid to US benchmarks, ban on ICC investigations into Israel

Death toll climbs to 645 as Iran protests continue: Report
13.01.2026

Death toll climbs to 645 as Iran protests continue: Report

Total of 10,721 arrested as of 16th day of nationwide protests in Iran, according to data by US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency

Iran remains offline for over 100 hours, says internet watchdog
13.01.2026

Iran remains offline for over 100 hours, says internet watchdog

National connectivity levels continue to flatline around 1% of ordinary levels, according to London-based internet monitoring group