- Iran's Supreme Leader briefs military chief on 'new guiding measures', Fars agency says Reuters
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Meets Military Commander, State Media Says WSJ
- Khamenei briefs army chief on 'guiding measures to pursue military operations' — Iranian media The Times of Israel
- US Iran war news LIVE: Iran sends response to US peace proposal via Pakistan, says negotiations to focus on ending war Hindustan Times
- ‘Confront the enemy’: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issues new directive after meeting military head WION
Iran military warns of ‘surprising’ methods of warfare if attacked again
Iran’s army spokesman says if the ‘enemy’ were to attack again, they would face new methods of warfare.
She went from New York to a Russian prison. Will she be freed? – USA Today
Nobel laureate’s smuggled memoir details beatings and neglect in Iranian prisons
Writing by Narges Mohammadi, arrested 14 times for activism, offers a disturbing insight into treatment
In an exclusive extract of writing smuggled from prison in Iran, the Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has described the “torture” of solitary confinement, and her systematic medical neglect by the prison system.
The writing from the past decade will be part of a soon to be published memoir that gives a rare and alarming insight into the treatment of Mohammadi, who is in critical condition. It details beatings, constant interrogations, deprivation of medical care and long stretches in solitary confinement during her numerous imprisonments.
Continue reading...Libya’s Zawiya refinery resumes full operations
Refinery closed for about two days after fighting near the facility 40km west of Tripoli.
Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime – CNN
- Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime CNN
- Iran Businesses Buckle Under Strain of Record Internet Shutdown Bloomberg
- Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they're struggling to survive CBC
- Telling the truth about Iran is more dangerous than ever | Maryam Foumani The Guardian
- Infrastructure of Silence - PART II - Iran HRM Iran HRM
AFC Asian Cup 2027: Japan to face defending champions Qatar in tough draw
Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5 and will face Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.
Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield – The New York Times
- Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield The New York Times
- Ukrainian Forces Are Thwarting Russian Attempts to Advance Institute for the Study of War
- Russia’s Year-Long Offensive Stalls as Ukraine Retakes Ground Across Front, ISW Says UNITED24 Media
- Analysis: Is Ukraine starting to win the war again? The Kyiv Independent
- Russia loses ground – but not the war – in Ukraine France 24
OKC Thunder bury LA Lakers to take 3-0 NBA Playoff series lead
Thunder use an explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 as Ajay Mitchell scores 24.
Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster
The reshuffle by President Ahmed al-Sharaa comes amid protests over alleged poor governance.
Putin Warns Armenia It Could Face “Ukraine Scenario” Over EU Ambitions – UNITED24 Media
- Putin Warns Armenia It Could Face “Ukraine Scenario” Over EU Ambitions UNITED24 Media
- Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report Reuters
- Kremlin lashes out at Armenia over Zelensky's 'anti-Russian statements' in Yerevan The Kyiv Independent
- Putin says Armenia EU membership referendum would be 'logical' Euractiv
- Armenia, wedged between east and west, plays footsie with Europe The Irish Times
Rebel fighters kill at least 69 people in northeastern DR Congo
Security officials say CODECO militia groups carried out the attack in Ituri province.
JNIM and Tuareg fighters join forces
AJ's Defence Editor breaks down the latest threat to Mali’s government and the rapid retreat of Russian forces there
Deadly car bomb attack hits checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
A suspected car bombing followed by a firefight at a police checkpoint has killed more than a dozen people in Bannu.
Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Israel kills at least 24 people in Lebanon in one day as Tehran's response to US proposal to end the war is awaited.
IRGC navy threatens ‘heavy attack’ on US assets if its oil tankers come under fire – The Times of Israel
- IRGC navy threatens ‘heavy attack’ on US assets if its oil tankers come under fire The Times of Israel
- Iran warns against complying with US blockade as Gulf attacks reported BBC
- Iran War Live News Updates: Iran Says It Submitted Response to U.S. Framework for Talks WSJ
- Day 71 of Middle East conflict — US awaits response from Iran on proposal to end war CNN
- Why is Iran taking time to respond to the US proposal to end the war? Al Jazeera
Flotilla activists arrive in Turkiye before setting sail to Gaza
Over 30 Global Sumud Flotilla vessels have reached Marmaris on Turkiye’s coast, preparing for their mission to Gaza.
Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end – NBC News
- Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end NBC News
- Putin suggests Ukraine war is winding down but aides say it is ‘long road’ to peace The Guardian
- Putin hints at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, but why now? Al Jazeera
- Vladimir Putin says Russia-Ukraine war ‘coming to an end' The Hill
- Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end' BBC
Prague derby abandoned after fans storm pitch with Slavia seconds from title
Sparta keeper Surovcik says he will pursue legal action
Slavia chair calls incident in derby ‘disgrace’
The derby between Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague was abandoned on Saturday after hundreds of home fans stormed the pitch in the closing minutes, when Slavia were leading 3-2 at their Fortuna Stadium and seconds away from clinching the Czech league title.
Slavia supporters breached security barriers during stoppage time and flooded the field, with some carrying lit flares and running toward the visiting section. Pyrotechnics were thrown into the stands as players from both teams attempted to leave the pitch.
Continue reading...Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire
Revolutionary Guards issue warning as Trump awaits Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for peace deal
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported on Saturday, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran’s response to its latest negotiating position.
“Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will result in a heavy attack on one of the American centres in the region and enemy ships,” the force said, a day after US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
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