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UN chief urges Iran to exercise 'maximum restraint' amid protests

UN chief urges Iran to exercise 'maximum restraint' amid protests

Antonio Guterres 'shocked' by reports of 'violence and excessive force'

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US-based X platform replaces Iran flag emoji with historic lion and sun symbol amid wave of protests
10.01.2026

US-based X platform replaces Iran flag emoji with historic lion and sun symbol amid wave of protests

Change applies to web version only, while mobile platforms continue to display Iran’s official state flag

Morning Briefing: Jan. 10, 2026
10.01.2026

Morning Briefing: Jan. 10, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

UN chief 'strongly condemns' Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure
10.01.2026

UN chief 'strongly condemns' Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure

'Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international humanitarian law,' says Antonio Guterres

South Africa holds joint naval drill with Russia, Iran, China amid growing geopolitical tensions
09.01.2026

South Africa holds joint naval drill with Russia, Iran, China amid growing geopolitical tensions

Andre Duvenhage, a political science professor at North West University voice concern drill could further deteriorate relations between Washington, Pretoria

Finnish premier calls US rhetoric on Greenland ‘negotiation tactic’
09.01.2026

Finnish premier calls US rhetoric on Greenland ‘negotiation tactic’

'I believe Finns can see quite clearly that our security and defence depend very much on the United States,' Orpo tells public broadcaster Yle