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Egypt, Iran leaders discuss Tehran nuclear file, regional de-escalation amid tensions

Egypt, Iran leaders discuss Tehran nuclear file, regional de-escalation amid tensions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urges diplomacy and rejects military solutions, while his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian expresses appreciation for Cairo’s role in seeking to prevent escalation in phone call

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Tens of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestine
31.01.2026

Tens of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestine

Protesters in London, Stockholm demand end to Israel's attacks on Gaza as well as arms exports

SDF targets civilians in northern Syria, violating ceasefire agreement with government
31.01.2026

SDF targets civilians in northern Syria, violating ceasefire agreement with government

Civilians were shot at while attempting to leave besieged villages in eastern Aleppo countryside; no casualties were reported

82 metro stations, 300 parking lots in Tehran designated shelters amid tensions with US
31.01.2026

82 metro stations, 300 parking lots in Tehran designated shelters amid tensions with US

Tensions are running high after Trump announced that a military fleet is on its way to Iran

Israeli forces raid areas in Quneitra, Daraa countrysides of southern Syria
31.01.2026

Israeli forces raid areas in Quneitra, Daraa countrysides of southern Syria

Local media reports incursions in Quneitra and Daraa amid gunfire, while a small demonstration in Suwayda features Israeli symbols

Syrian security arrests suspects behind rocket attacks in Damascus’ Mezzeh area
31.01.2026

Syrian security arrests suspects behind rocket attacks in Damascus’ Mezzeh area

Interior Minister says those responsible for repeated strikes near Mezzeh and its military airport are now in custody