More than 2,000 people have been killed during the violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has said, as President Trump promised Iranians that help was "on its way". The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that it had so far confirmed »»»

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A woman wears a headband that reads "Enough of the violence," as she participates in a transporters' demonstration in Lima, Peru, in April. A massive transport workers' strike in Lima and its neighboring province of Callao paralyzed the Peruvian capital, which was declared under a state of emergenc»»»

US President Donald Trump told Iranian protesters on Tuesday that “help is on its way” as he weighed options to punish Tehran for its brutal crackdown. As the threat of military action looms, analysts say Trump's inclination for one-off strikes means he&»»»

About 15,000 escaped crabs have been recovered after the truck they were travelling in tipped into a field in Inishowen, County Donegal. The crustaceans, which were worth about €60,000 (£52,000) and bound for shops and restaurants in Portugal, spilled from aluminium containers after the crash near »»»

European gas prices have surged sharply, rising by more than 7%, driven by forecasts of colder weather over the next two weeks in both Europe and Asia. Benchmark gas contracts in Amsterdam (ICE Dutch TTF) climbed to €32.40 per MWh, marking a 14% increase over the last three sessions. Analysts warn »»»

The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, making it easier to deport thousands of people from the US. "Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law's requirement," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sa»»»

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that Somalis in the United States with temporary protected status must leave the country by March 17. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Trump administration said Tuesday it's ending the temporary prot»»»

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has overseen the deaths of at least 1,850 anti-government protesters across Iran since December 28, and President Donald Trump on Tuesday told protesters that help is coming. Photo by Iranian Leader's Press Office/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- President Don»»»

Greek passport-holders rank among the world’s most privileged as far as travel to other countries without requiring a visa is concerned. Greece is one of the ten European countries – including Germany, France and Italy – whose passports are ranked 4th on the Henley Passport Index for 2026, with acc»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced Israel's immediate withdrawal from seven United Nations agencies, citing alleged anti-Israel bias and "ineffective bureaucracy" as primary reasons for the decision. The agenc»»»

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Tuesday in a case challenging state laws that ban transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports programs. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court was scheduled to hear oral argumen»»»

Egypt welcomed on Tuesday a decision by the United States to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. In an official press statement, the Egyptian government described the move as a “pivotal step” that reflects the danger posed by the group’s “extre»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, to discuss regional developments of shared concern, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The two ministers exchanged views on the situations in Gaza, Sudan and Somalia, stressing the impor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth edition of the Katara International Kahraman Exhibition opened on Tuesday at Katara Hall (Building 12), bringing together premium amber (Kahraman) products from around the world. Running until January 16, the exhibition features exhibitors from 13 countries across 82 booths, »»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Also Read: UAE leaders honour Sheikh Mohammed's two decades of transformative lead»»»

Dubai: Kuwait will begin phasing out private schools operating in residential neighborhoods, with closures set to take effect by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year, due to the growing concerns over urban planning, traffic congestion and quality of life in densely populated areas. The decision, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed contracts with a new group of Palestinian doctors approved for HH the Amir's Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Medical Studies in Qatar and honored doctors who successfully completed their subspecialty programs during 2025. This initiativ»»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Argentine repayment of $2.5 billion in a post on X. “Stabilizing a strong ally and generating tens of millions in gains for Americans is a major achievement of the America First initiative,,” he wrote. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo BUENOS AI»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasised the priority of preserving Sudan’s unity and state institutions during a meeting with the United Nations Personal Envoy to Sudan on Tuesday. The talks with Ramtane Lamamra focused on the Egyptian position regarding the ongoing crisis and served as»»»

2025 was the deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, according to the United Nations (UN). Conflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said, compared with 2,088 in 2024 and 1,974 in 2023. The number of injured »»»

DL Invest Group (DLIG) has become the largest shareholder in London-listed Abrdn European Logistics Income (ASLI), acquiring an 18% stake, and plans to build a pan-European REIT focused on logistics assets and data centers. Following a EUR 350 million eurobond issue in 2025, DLIG intends to take ov»»»

Stellantis will begin talks with trade unions on 14 January about cutting jobs at its car plant in Tychy, Poland, including the elimination of one production shift. The move mainly affects workers on temporary contracts, though some employees may transfer to other Stellantis facilities in Poland. T»»»

Abu Dhabi: The World Bank expects the UAE economy to grow by 5 per cent in 2026, rising to 5.1 per cent in 2027, according to its latest Global Economic Prospects report released today. The report says the global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated, despite persistent trade tensions »»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 13 he’s cancelled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about what the help would entail, but it comes after the Republican president earlier said Iran wants to »»»

Two women have accused the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias of sexually assaulting them while they were working for him and allege that he "normalised abuse" in a coercive, threatening and violent environment. The allegations, made in reports by Spanish news site elDiario.es and US outlet Univision, a»»»

On Wednesday, the parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs is set to review at second reading a consolidated draft bill amending the Election Code, based on bills adopted at first reading and submitted by MPs including Kostadin Kostadinov (Vazrazhdane), Toshko Yordanov (There Is »»»

Britain and France are likely to drop their plan to deploy troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire unless they have US backing, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Russia has warned that any Western forces in Ukraine would be treated as “legitimate targets.” Three FT sour»»»

An app that requires people living alone to regularly confirm they are alive has reportedly become the top paid download on Apple’s App Store in China, underscoring rising social concerns driven by the country’s rapid demographic shift. The app, known as ‘Si Le Ma’ in Chinese (translated as “Are Yo»»»

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked January 12 to at least 2,000 people killed, activists say. With the Internet down in Iran, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the toll. Iran’s government»»»

The US on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organisations, accusing them of "violence and destabilisation".  The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt as well as Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist »»»

Crucial budget talks are resuming in French parliament, as MPs have failed to secure the 2026 budget in time last year. President Emmanuel Macron has brandished the threat of dissolution in case parties can't compromise on the text, but in practice it is unlikely to happen. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffl»»»

An accreditation ceremony for the new Iranian ambassador to Ireland has been postponed as a response to weeks-long protests in the country. Thousands of people are believed to be dead following massive anti-government protests in Iran, which began on 28 December. The Iranian ambassador designate, E»»»

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance traffic safety and protect lives and property, Ajman police general headquarters has launched its first quarterly campaign for 2026 under the slogan “Towards a Safe Road for All Users.” The three-month campaign aims to raise traffic awareness among all cate»»»

A Republican lawmaker is vowing to begin contempt-of-Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton after he failed to show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer told reporters that he will start proceed»»»

Damascus, Jan. 13 (SANA) Talal al-Hilali, director general of the Syrian Investment Authority, met with Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey’s ambassador to Damascus, on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance joint investment and economic cooperation and to develop partnerships across various fields. During the meeting,»»»

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The leaders of several of the world's central banks described Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as a "respected colleague." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The heads of several central banks from around the world said Tuesday that Jerome Powell, "a respected coll»»»

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone with European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday about Serbia's EU path. After the discussion, Vucic said they had agreed on joint engagement on important matters of interest to Belgrade and Brussels. "In a long and substantial d»»»

As of 2025, two Mongolian citizens are serving prison sentences in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Prosecutor General Umutkan Konkubaeva announced at a meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law and Order, Crime Control, and Combatting Corruption. She presented to deputies a draft e»»»

A study by the Union Center for Research and Development sheds light on the origins, structure, and role of SAVAK, the notorious intelligence and security organization that served as the Shah’s primary instrument of surveillance and repression until the fall of the Pahlavi regime. Birth of SAVAK Un»»»

A very cold start to 2025 and the growing power demands of data centres and cryptocurrencies saw US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years, a new analysis shows. Last year homes burned more gas for heating while the use of coal surged by 13% to meet rising electric»»»

The BBC will file a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's lawsuit over how his 6 January 2021 speech was edited in a Panorama documentary. The US president filed a multi-billion dollar lawsuit in a Florida court last month, accusing the BBC of defamation and of violating a trade practices law. Court pap»»»

Myanmar soldiers rampaged door-to-door, systematically killing, raping, and burning Rohingya men, women and children, the International Court of Justice heard on Tuesday, on day two of a genocide hearing. ICJ judges are hearing three weeks of testimony as they weigh accusations by The Gambia that M»»»

Lebanese prosecutors have indicted former central bank governor Riad Salameh and two lawyers on charges including embezzlement of public funds, forgery and illicit enrichment, judicial authorities said on Tuesday. Salameh, who headed the Lebanese Central Bank for three decades, was detained for abo»»»

Cairo: Secretary-General of the Arab League Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit met Monday with the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra, to discuss the latest developments in Sudan, as well as ongoing efforts aimed at achieving peace. During the meeting, held at the Arab League headqu»»»

How does an authoritarian regime die? As Ernest Hemingway famously said about going broke – gradually then suddenly. The signs are, if it is dying, that they are still gradual. The protesters in Iran and their supporters abroad were hoping that the Islamic regime in Tehran was at the suddenly stage»»»

Doha, Qatar: Japan has praised the State of Qatar's pivotal role in regional and international mediation efforts, highlighting its continued support for initiatives aimed at promoting stability in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Gaza. Speaking at a media briefing in Doha, the official »»»

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is considering whether to join US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace board. The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. It is expected to temporarily oversee the running of Gaza, manage its reconstruction, and be »»»

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he’s cutting off the prospect of talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about what the help would entail, but it comes after the Republican president just days »»»