Middle East

UN rights chief 'horrified' by 'mounting violence' against protesters in Iran

UN rights chief 'horrified' by 'mounting violence' against protesters in Iran

Volker Turk urges authorities to restore internet access, ensure accountability for killings

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Syria declares area west of Euphrates River a military zone
13.01.2026

Syria declares area west of Euphrates River a military zone

Syrian Army says area declared as military zone is occupied by YPG/SDF terror group, demands that all armed elements withdraw to river’s eastern side

Syrian Army warns against continued SDF mobilization in Aleppo
13.01.2026

Syrian Army warns against continued SDF mobilization in Aleppo

Military urges civilians to avoid SDF positions and calls on armed groups to withdraw east of the Euphrates

Iran accuses US, Israel of sending ISIS members to carry out attacks
13.01.2026

Iran accuses US, Israel of sending ISIS members to carry out attacks

Military chief says attacks targeted civilians, security forces; no response from Washington or Tel Aviv

Israeli parliament advances bill to impose death penalty for Palestinians
13.01.2026

Israeli parliament advances bill to impose death penalty for Palestinians

Draft law at Knesset establishes special tribunal and bars defendants from prisoner exchange deals

Israel moves to cut power, water to UNRWA buildings, Jerusalem governorate says
13.01.2026

Israel moves to cut power, water to UNRWA buildings, Jerusalem governorate says

Israeli authorities issue notices to disconnect utilities from UN refugee agency’s facilities in occupied East Jerusalem