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Death toll rises to 42 from protests in Iran: Report

Death toll rises to 42 from protests in Iran: Report

Protests leave dozens injured, 2,217 detained

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Syrian Army largely takes control of Ashrafieh neighborhood of Aleppo
08.01.2026

Syrian Army largely takes control of Ashrafieh neighborhood of Aleppo

Syrian Army troops entered neighborhood from south, west, and north, largely capturing it after occupation of PKK/YPG terrorists, says Anadolu reporter

Syrian authorities announce full curfew in several Aleppo neighborhoods amid SDF attacks
08.01.2026

Syrian authorities announce full curfew in several Aleppo neighborhoods amid SDF attacks

Security command says measure aims to protect residents, prevent violations

At UN, Türkiye urges 'sustained' international support to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons
08.01.2026

At UN, Türkiye urges 'sustained' international support to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons

Eliminating chemical weapons capabilities in Syria 'not only legal obligation under Chemical Weapons Convention, but also critical imperative for regional security and humanitarian priority,' says Ahmet Yildiz

Yemen's presidential council sacks defense minister
08.01.2026

Yemen's presidential council sacks defense minister

Decision comes after removal of 2 other ministers amid tensions linked to STC seizure of eastern provinces

 Iran reportedly facing internet, phone service cutoff
08.01.2026

Iran reportedly facing internet, phone service cutoff

'Live metrics show Iran is now in the midst of nationwide internet blackout,' says NetBlocks