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Iran’s biggest protests in three years: What’s driving the unrest — and why it matters

Dubai: Iran is once again facing a moment of deep uncertainty as economic collapse, public anger and regional tensions converge. In recent days, the country has seen its largest protests in three years, sparked by a sharp fall in the national currency and a steady erosion of living standards. While»»»

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Israeli glider dropped a bomb on an excavator in the town of Ayta Al-Shaab: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli glider dropped a bomb on an excavator in the town of Ayta Al-Shaab: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 31-12-2025 10:04 AM Lat»»»

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4 Palestinians injured as Israeli occupation forces attack Jaba in West Bank’s Jenin: Palestinian Red Crescent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 4 Palestinians injured as Israeli occupation forces attack Jaba in West Bank’s Jenin: Palestinian Red Crescent 31-12-2025 09:27 AM Latest N»»»

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Somali President Warns Israeli Recognition of Somaliland Could Fuel Gaza Displacement Plan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Somali President Warns Israeli Recognition of Somaliland Could Fuel Gaza Displacement Plan 31-12-2025 09:58 AM Somali President Hassan Shei»»»

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Israeli occupation force infiltrated into Lebanese territory, blew house in the tow of Houla: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation force infiltrated into Lebanese territory, blew house in the tow of Houla: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 31-12»»»

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Israel Grants Special Status to Soldiers Who Died by Suicide During War on Gaza

The Israeli army and the Defense Ministry announced that they will grant the special status of “died after service” to soldiers who served in the war on Gaza and other fronts and died by suicide within up to two years after their discharge. The designation aims at expanding support for families and»»»

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Somali Ambassador to African Union Asharq Al-Awsat: Allies Consulted to Defend Country’s Unity

Somalia is weighing options to defend its unity and sovereignty and is consulting strategic allies and partners in the region and beyond to determine the best course of action, its ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union said on Tuesday. Abdullahi Warfa told Asharq Al-Awsat that the consultati»»»

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Lebanon Voices Official Anger at Hamas over Refusal to Hand over Weapons

As the Lebanese army presses ahead with efforts to seize weapons inside Palestinian refugee camps across the country, a key question remains unresolved: what will become of Hamas’s arsenal in Lebanon, as the group continues to defy a government decision and a Lebanese-Palestinian agreement requirin»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

New Evidence Bolsters Theory of Mossad Role in Abduction of Retired Lebanese Officer

A growing body of evidence from Lebanese security and judicial investigations is strengthening suspicions that Israel’s Mossad intelligence service orchestrated the luring and abduction of retired General Security captain Ahmed Shukr, whose disappearance nearly two weeks ago has raised alarm within»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Will the Gaza ceasefire make it to phase two?

US President Donald Trump warmly greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida this week as the two leaders put on a public display of unity on multiple fronts—from Gaza to Iran to Netanyahu’s legal and political challenges at home. This meeting came after week»»»

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France24 3h

Situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic’, foreign ministers from 10 countries warn

A group of 10 countries, including France, warned on Tuesday that the situation in Gaza was "catastrophic" due to the "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in the Palestinian enclave. They called on Israel to allow greater access for NGOs and to lift restrictions on import»»»

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BNE 4h

Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6bn contract to supply Israel with F-15IA fighter jets

The Pentagon awarded Boeing an $8.6bn contract to supply Israel with advanced F-15 fighter jets, marking a major boost to the Israeli Air Force's capabilities, the US Department of War announced on December 29. The deal co»»»

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BNE 4h

Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6bn contract to supply Israel with F-15IA fighter jets

The Pentagon awarded Boeing an $8.6bn contract to supply Israel with advanced F-15 fighter jets, marking a major boost to the Israeli Air Force's capabilities, the US Department of War announced on December 29. The deal co»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Netanyahu Says Iran Returning to Producing Ballistic Missiles, Developing Nuclear Program

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of resuming the production of ballistic missiles and the development of nuclear program. "They're going back to production [of missiles]. As far as the nuclear program, I think they're trying to do that. I'm not sure they decided to cross t»»»

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BBC 10h

Israel to revoke licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza

Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. Well-known international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) such as ActionAid, the International Rescue Committee and the Norwegian»»»

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Al Manar 13h

Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression 09-12-2025 18:30 PM A joint communiqué issued Tuesday at the conclu»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

480 settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under maximum Israeli security

Occupied Jerusalem: The Jerusalem Governorate reported that 480 settlers, escorted by the Israeli occupying forces, infiltrated Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday. The Governorate added that these incursions occurred during the morning and evening hours, with settlers emerging from the Maghariba Gate in the»»»

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Al Majalla 14h

Will the Gaza ceasefire make it to phase two?

US President Donald Trump warmly greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida this week as the two leaders put on a public display of unity on multiple fronts—from Gaza to Iran to Netanyahu’s legal and political challenges at home. This meeting came after week»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the towns of Yaroun and Rmeish - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the towns of Yaroun and Rmeish 30-12-2025 19»»»

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25 years of American policy in the Middle East

America's overarching goal in the region is to ensure a secure Israel and US-friendly neighbouring states with which it can establish commercial ties. But inconsistent policies and mistakes have made this harder to realise. Below is an analysis of the impact of consecutive presidencies on US Middle»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Palestinian girl martyred by Israeli fire east of Gaza

Gaza: A Palestinian girl was martyred tuesday after being shot by Israeli occupation forces east of Gaza City. Local sources reported that the 11-year-old girl succumbed to her wounds after being shot by the Israeli army in the Zarqa area, northeast of Gaza City. This comes amid continued Israeli v»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Yaroun, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Yaroun, south Lebanon 30-12-2025 19:26 PM Latest New»»»

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Hezbollah Extends Condolences, Congratulations to Hamas Leadership: Assassinations Won’t Break Resistance

Hezbollah’s official in charge of Palestinian affairs, former MP Hasan Hoballah, conveyed condolences and congratulations to the leadership of Hamas following the martyrdom of several senior resistance figures, stressing that targeted assassinations will not weaken the will of the resistance. In a »»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Türkiye Calls Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland ‘Illegitimate’

Türkiye’s president on Tuesday called Israel's recognition of Somaliland "illegitimate and unacceptable" as he hosted a visit by his Somali counterpart. "Preserving the unity and integrity of Somalia in all circumstances holds special importance in our view. Israel's decision to recognize Somalilan»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Saudi Cabinet: We hope the UAE will respond to Yemen’s request to withdraw Emirati forces within 24 hours and to halt support for the Southern Transitional Council - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Cabinet: We hope the UAE will respond to Yemen’s request to withdraw Emirati forces within 24 hours and to halt support for the South»»»

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Iran’s President Says Answer to Attack Would Be Harsh in Apparent Response to Trump Warning

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said his country’s answer to an attack would be harsh, which appeared to be in response to a warning by US President Donald Trump over reconstruction of Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s answer “to any cruel aggression will be harsh and discouraging,” Pez»»»

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BBC 16h

Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency plummets

Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest. The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US »»»

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Al Awsat 16h

UN Condemns Israel's Moves against Agency for Palestinian Refugees

The United Nations warned Tuesday that recent actions by Israel against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees risked depriving millions of people of basic services such as education and healthcare. Israel's parliament passed new legislation on Monday formally stripping the United Nations Relief an»»»

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Al Manar 17h

Al-Manar correspondent reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the town of Rashaya al-Fakhar in southern Lebanon with two rounds - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the town of Rashaya al-Fakhar in southern Lebanon with two round»»»

Naharnet 17h

Report: Arabs and Europeans agree with US on Lebanon-Israel solution

The days leading up to the Trump-Netanyahu summit witnessed intensive contacts between several Arab and European countries on one side and Washington on the other, resulting in an agreement on broad outlines, which received the support of some members of the White House team, Lebanese-American sour»»»

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Thousands of Somalis Protest Israeli Recognition of Somaliland

Large protests broke out in several towns and cities across Somalia on Tuesday in opposition to Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. Israel announced on Friday that it viewed Somaliland -- which declared independence in 1991 but has never been recognized by any other country »»»

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Al Manar 19h

Relentless Israeli Attacks on Gaza as Displaced Palestinians Endure Flooded Camps

Israeli occupation has proceeded attacks on the Gaza Strip in violation of the ceasefire agreement as displaced Palestinians endure the destruction of their few remaining possessions in flooding brought about by heavy winter rains. Israeli air strikes on Tuesday targeted locations north of Rafah an»»»

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RT 19h

Netanyahu to break convention with state prize for Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to award the Israel Prize, the country’s highest civilian honor, to US President Donald Trump – the first time the accolade will be bestowed upon a non-Israeli or a sitting foreign head of state. Speaking after a meeting at Trumpэs Mar-a»»»

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RT 19h

Trump warns Hamas of ‘hell to pay’

US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas of severe consequences if the Palestinian militant group doesn’t disarm within “a short period of time.” Trump made the remarks at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Israel and Hamas agreed to a »»»

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Naharnet 19h

Saudi Arabia condemns 'dangerous' UAE moves in Yemen, bombs arms shipment

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

Sputnik 19h

European Hawks Backing Zelensky Don’t Realize How Dangerous He's Become - Expert

“The Europeans are behaving in an extremely irrational manner,” prolific Iranian-American international affairs analyst Mohammad Marandi told Sputnik, commenting on Sunday’s drone attack on Putin’s residence in Novgorod region. Not ruling out that European or British intelligence was involved in th»»»

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Naharnet 19h

Report: Israeli escalation possible but all-out war ruled out

Political sources have ruled out the possibility of Israel launching a large-scale war on Lebanon in the foreseeable future, citing the absence of regional and international conditions, the lack of necessary capabilities and resources, the uncertainty of militarily eliminating Hezbollah, and the ri»»»

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Trump says US destroyed ‘big facility’ in Venezuela

President Donald Trump has stated that US forces destroyed a “big facility” along the shore of Venezuela, marking what appears to be the first known land strike by the US within the country. On Friday, Trump first mentioned the US military action in an interview on WABC radio, saying, “We just knoc»»»

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Naharnet 21h

PLO hands over fifth batch of heavy weapons at Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp

The handover of Palestinian weapons resumed Tuesday as the Palestine Liberation Organization surrendered a fifth batch of heavy weapons at the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in the southeastern outskirts of the port city of Sidon. During a visit to Beirut in May, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and»»»

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Spain Seeks Removal of Ads for Rentals in Israeli Settlements

Spain's leftist government has ordered seven online platforms to remove more than 100 listings for vacation rentals in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. The consumer affairs ministry said Tuesday it has identified 138 listings on platforms operating in Spain and notified the companies to "i»»»

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Al Manar 21h

Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance condemns attacks perpetrated by members affiliated with Southern Transitional Council against civilians - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance condemns attacks perpetrated by members affiliated with Southern Transitional Council against civilians 30-12-20»»»

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Head of Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance Khaled Bin Mohammad Al-Kathiri: Hadhramaut can’t withstand a new conflict - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Head of Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance Khaled Bin Mohammad Al-Kathiri: Hadhramaut can’t withstand a new conflict 30-12-2025 12:56 PM Latest New»»»

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Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam visits Speaker Nabih Berri in his resdidence in Ain Al-Tineh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam visits Speaker Nabih Berri in his resdidence in Ain Al-Tineh 30-12-2025 11:12 AM Latest News Urgent News Number of »»»

RT 22h

Trump threatens to ‘knock the hell’ out of Iran

President Donald Trump warned the US could carry out further military strikes against Iran if it attempts to rebuild its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. He made the remarks to journalists alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday. In J»»»

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Al Awsat 22h

Russia Urges Restraint as Trump Warns Iran of Possible Strike

The Kremlin on Tuesday said it was ​necessary to develop a dialogue with Iran and urged all parties to refrain from escalation after ‌US President ‌Donald Trump ‌said ⁠Washington ​would ‌support another massive strike on Iran. Flanked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump suggested on»»»

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Naharnet 23h

Hamas says its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August

Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza, the first time the Palestinian militant group publicly acknowledged the death of one of its more prominent figures. The confirmation comes months after Israel said on Aug. 31 tha»»»

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Egypt calls for emergency meeting of African Union peace council to reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Egypt calls for emergency meeting of African Union peace council to reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland 30-12-2025 10:47 AM Latest New»»»

Sana 1d

Trump calls President al-Sharaa ‘a strong leader,’ hopes for Syria-Israel understanding

Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) US President Donald Trump praised the efforts of President Ahmed al-Sharaa in leading Syria, expressing hope that Syria and Israel would reach an understanding in the period ahead. US media quoted Trump as making the remarks during a meeting with the Israeli prime minister i»»»

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BBC 1d

Fergal Keane: I've seen firsthand how growing up in war really affects a child

Content warning: this article includes details about the impact of conflict on children in war zones and descriptions of injuries that some readers may find distressing. The first thing was that Abdelrahman's dad was killed. The family home was struck by an Israeli air strike. The boy's mum, Asma a»»»

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Naharnet 1d

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen, issues warning to UAE over separatists' support

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»