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Iran Recorded 116 Protests Across 22 Provinces In Single Day: Report
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a Washington DC-based think tank, reported unprecedented levels of unrest in Iran on January 10, 2026. According to the report, ISW documented 116 protests ac...
Fashion student, bodybuilder, footballer: the victims of Iran's crackdown
Four young individuals from diverse backgrounds and regions in Iran—Rubina (a fashion student), Rebin (an aspiring football player), Mehdi (a bodybuilder and weightlifter), and Erfan (recently turned ...
Iranians tap Musk's Starlink to skirt internet blackout, sources say
Despite nationwide internet restrictions imposed by Iranian authorities during anti-government protests and subsequent crackdown, some Iranians are reportedly still connecting using Elon Musk's Starli...
Graham urges Trump to “kill the leadership” as Iran protests claim 500 lives
Senator Lindsey Graham has reportedly advised President Donald Trump to take decisive action against Iran's leadership amidst ongoing anti-government protests in Iran that have left an estimated five ...
Treasury's Bessent says Iran facing precarious moment, economy in trouble
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's economy is experiencing significant challenges such as high inflation due to U.S. sanctions and internal economic woes. This assessment was giv...
Iran’s Khamenei Says Protesters’ Economic Demands Fair, Warns ‘Rioters’
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged the economic concerns of protesters in Iran and affirmed their grievances as justified but also warned that those breaking laws or engaging in violent behaviour wou...
Dramatic photos and videos from Caracas: Venezuela on fire
The situation in Caracas, Venezuela, continues to deteriorate as reports emerge of widespread unrest, arson, and violence across the city. Eyewitness accounts detail chaotic scenes with buildings burn...
Plunge in Iran's currency sparks strikes and protests: Press review
Iran's national currency has sharply declined, triggering strikes by merchants at Tehran Grand Bazaar and protests across the country. Economists warn of further currency depreciation unless inflation...
Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say
According to local officials, three individuals lost their lives during Sunday's protests in the Alawite heartland of Latakia in Syria. The events escalated into gunfire and other forms of violence. T...
Atlantic Council’s Strategic Litigation Project supports landmark criminal complaint in Argentina seeking accountability for crimes against humanity during Iran’s “Woman, Life, Freedom” Protests
The Atlantic Council's Strategic Litigation Project has supported the filing of a criminal complaint against Iranian officials and security forces in an Argentine federal court. The complaint alleges ...
Deadly clashes erupt in Tartous and Latakia as hundreds take to the streets
Violent clashes erupted in Syria's coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous on Sunday, resulting in at least three deaths and more than 60 injuries. The unrest was spurred by Alawite protesters led by Sh...
U.S. Homeland Security to send hundreds more officers to Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has deployed hundreds more officers to Minnesota as tensions remain high following protests over the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent in Minne...
Broken promises spark fresh anger in PoK, protests expected to intensify
Tensions are escalating again in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) as talks between local groups and authorities have been suspended, leading to increased anger among the population. This follows a peri...
Allianz and Aviva drop Elbit Systems insurance after pro-Palestine protests
Insurance companies Allianz and Aviva have reportedly terminated coverage of Israel's Elbit Systems following months-long protests organized by pro-Palestinian activists. Campaign groups claim this de...
Minneapolis ICE shooting: mayor urges activists not to take Trump’s ‘bait’
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for peaceful protests after a US immigration agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. Frey warned against violent actions that would serve President Trump'...
Another defence site attacked by Palestine group in Scotland
A defense site near Edinburgh was attacked in an incident tied to pro-Palestine activism, involving a break-in at premises on Eskmills Road in Musselburgh. The police are still investigating....