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Israeli forces raid Syria’s Quneitra after UN visit, detain young man

Israeli forces raid Syria’s Quneitra after UN visit, detain young man

Incursion follows UN delegation’s tour documenting Israeli violations in the area

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Iran’s foreign minister calls ongoing protests ‘terrorist war’
12.01.2026

Iran’s foreign minister calls ongoing protests ‘terrorist war’

Abbas Araghchi says armed groups infiltrated demonstrations, also claiming authorities have evidence of orders to shoot civilians and security forces

Argentina halts plan to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem: report
12.01.2026

Argentina halts plan to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem: report

Tensions stem from Israeli firm Navitas’ planned oil drilling near Falkland Islands, claimed by Argentina as Islas Malvinas, Israeli media reports

Palestinians protest in Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens
12.01.2026

Palestinians protest in Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens

Cold, disease, waste buildup threaten displaced families despite October ceasefire

UN chief urges Iran to exercise 'maximum restraint' amid protests
11.01.2026

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

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

Insecurity displaces nearly 600 civilians in Sudan’s South Kordofan: UN
11.01.2026

Insecurity displaces nearly 600 civilians in Sudan’s South Kordofan: UN

New displacement wave recorded over 3 days as insecurity worsens in Kadugli city