Category: Foreign News
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Iran Protests Continue as Top Judge Accuses ‘Rioters’ of Working With US, Israel
Protests have intensified across Iran as citizens demonstrate against a spiralling economic crisis, while the country’s top judicial authority has accused those who incite unrest of acting in concert with the United States and Israel. The demonstrations, now in their second week, reflect growing frustration over skyrocketing inflation, currency collapse, and longstanding dissatisfaction with government
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US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Russian Oil Tanker in North Atlantic Amid Sanctions Enforcement
The United States has commandeered a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic after a weeks-long pursuit, prompting strong objections from Moscow. The vessel, the Marinera—formerly known as Bella-1—was seized by US special forces on Wednesday for violating American sanctions, according to the US European Command. The Operation US authorities reported that
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Ukraine Reports ‘Concrete Results’ from Paris Talks with Western Allies on Security Guarantees
Paris, France — Ukraine’s chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, has announced that “concrete results” have been achieved in ongoing discussions with Western allies aimed at ending the war and securing post-conflict guarantees for Kyiv. The announcement comes amid the largest-ever summit of the so-called “coalition of the willing,” a group of 35 countries supporting Ukraine
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Thousands Flee Aleppo as Clashes Escalate Between Syrian Army and Kurdish-Led SDF
Aleppo, Syria — Fierce clashes between the Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have escalated for a third consecutive day in northern Aleppo, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. The violence comes after talks to implement a March 2025 agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces into Syria’s central
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Refugees Return to War-Torn Malam Fatori in Nigeria Despite Ongoing Threats from Armed Groups
Malam Fatori, Borno State, Nigeria — Over a decade has passed since Isa Aji Mohammed lost four of his children in a single night during a violent attack by Boko Haram fighters in his hometown of Malam Fatori, located in Nigeria’s northeast Borno State. Despite such harrowing experiences and continuing threats from armed groups, Isa
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Foreign Press Association Condemns Israel’s Ongoing Ban on Media Access to Gaza
The Foreign Press Association (FPA) has strongly condemned the Israeli government’s continued refusal to lift its ban on unrestricted media access to Gaza, despite the ongoing ceasefire in the region. The decision has sparked widespread criticism from international press organizations and human rights advocates, raising serious concerns over press freedom in conflict zones. On Tuesday,
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South Korea Calls for Freeze of North Korea’s Nuclear Programme and Seeks Chinese Mediation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has publicly called for a freeze on North Korea’s nuclear programme, urging Beijing to play a key mediation role in easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and restarting stalled negotiations with Pyongyang. The appeal came during a landmark state visit to China — the first by a South Korean
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Israel’s Ongoing Strikes on Lebanon Threaten Hezbollah Disarmament Efforts
Continued Israeli Attacks Jeopardize Lebanon’s Stability Beirut, Lebanon – Israel’s persistent airstrikes and military operations in Lebanon are creating significant obstacles to the country’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah, analysts warn. The attacks come despite a United States-brokered ceasefire in November 2024, which was intended to reduce hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border. The United Nations Interim
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China Bans Export of Dual‑Use Items to Japan Amid Taiwan Tensions — Tokyo Calls Ban “Absolutely Unacceptable”
Beijing/Tokyo — January 7, 2026 — China has announced a sweeping ban on exporting dual‑use items — goods and technologies that have both civilian and potential military applications — to Japan, escalating diplomatic and economic tensions between Asia’s two largest economies against the backdrop of disputes over Taiwan and regional security. The move comes after
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Israeli Forces Kill Two in Lebanon Ahead of Ceasefire Monitoring Meeting
Lebanon – January 7, 2026 – Israeli forces killed two people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, just a day before an international committee was scheduled to meet to monitor a yearlong ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the region and raises concerns about the fragility of the November 2024 truce.
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