Friday, January 16, 2026

Middle East

US confirms soldiers injured in Syria attacks

Three American troops were injured in two rocket attacks in Syria and the United States responded with strikes from attack helicopters, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.

Iran strongly condemns US Syria attacks, denies link with targeted groups

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the US Army’s aggression on Wednesday morning against the people and infrastructure of Syria as a violation of the country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

Iran military advisor killed in Syria

A senior member of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) ground forces, who was working as a military advisor in Syria, has been killed in the Middle Eastern country. The body of General Abolfazl Alijani is to be transferred to Iran in the coming days.

President Raisi calls for Iraqi political groups to strike a deal to end political impasse

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has underlined the need for Iraqi political factions to maintain their unity and make a deal to end the current political impasse through dialog.

UAE official praises normalization with Iran as regional policy

A senior diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirate’s president says the UAE’s decision to return its envoy to Tehran is in line with the country’s regional policy to repair bridges, strengthen ties, maximize commonalities and building trust, understanding and cooperation.

UAE says to send envoy to Iran soon

The United Arab Emirates has said its ambassador to Iran, Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, would return to Tehran “in coming days”. It comes more than six years after the Persian Gulf Arab state downgraded ties with the Islamic Republic.

Dozens killed, wounded in road accidents in Turkey

At least 32 people were killed in south-east Turkey on Saturday when vehicles crashed into first responders who were attending earlier accidents, authorities confirmed.

US urges Israel to review army “rules of engagement” in WB

The administration of US President Joe Biden wants Israel to review its “rules of engagement” during military operations in the occupied West Bank after the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Israeli and US sources briefed on the call told Axios.

Palestinian youth killed by Israeli troops in WB

Israeli forces have killed another Palestinian youth during an incursion on a holy site near the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

“Turkey and Israel agree to restore full diplomatic relations”

Turkey and Israel have agreed to restore full diplomatic relations and will exchange ambassadors following gradual improvement in relations, the office of the Israeli prime minister and Turkish foreign minister have announced.

Israeli troops shoot dead Palestinian youth in East al-Quds

A young Palestinian man was killed overnight during an Israeli army raid in occupied al-Quds, amid mounting tensions in the occupied territories.

Funerals held in Cairo as Egyptians mourn 41 killed in church fire

Funerals have been held in two churches in the Egyptian capital Cairo for 41 victims of a fire that ripped through a Coptic Christian church during mass, forcing worshippers to jump out of windows.

3 Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus

At least three Syrian soldiers have been killed and three others wounded in multiple Israeli missile attacks on an area near the capital Damascus, according to state media.

Hezbollah says Salman Rushdie’s assailant not linked to Lebanese movement: Report

Hezbollah has reportedly said that Hadi Matar, the suspect in the recent stabbing of Indian-born writer Salman Rushdie, is not linked to the Lebanese resistance movement.

Shooting leaves 8 Israeli settlers injured, some critically

A gunman has opened fire at a bus near Jerusalem’s Old City, wounding at least eight people, two of them critically, according to medics and the Israeli police.

Study shows a quarter of US military offensives occurred in west Asia, Africa

A new research has revealed that more than a quarter of the worldwide US military offensives in the American history have taken place in the West Asia region and Africa.

Four injured in suicide bombing in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah

A man wanted by Saudi security forces killed himself and wounded four others by detonating an explosive belt in Jeddah.

Study: Gaza war showed Israel has to pay double price for any future adventurism

A research by Iranian parliamentarians underscores the Palestinian resistance movement’s firm military response to Tel Aviv’s latest onslaught on Gaza, saying the regime found out during the flare-up that it will have to pay “a double price” for any act of adventurism in the future.

UN rights chief raises alarm over Israel’s killing of Palestinian children

United Nations Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet has sounded the alarm about the high number of Palestinians, including children, killed and injured by Israel in 2022.

Report: Saudi coalition carries out fresh rounds of strikes on Yemen in violations of truce

The Saudi-led coalition has reportedly violated the UN-brokered Yemen ceasefire 160 times in the last 24 hours by conducting more air raids on the war-ridden country.

Three Palestinians killed in Israel raid in Nablus

Three Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded, some critically, during an Israeli army incursion into the northern West Bank city of Nablus, according to medical sources.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad says set conditions on Israel for ceasefire

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s secretary general says the resistance movement agreed to a ceasefire after it imposed its conditions following two days of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, warning the movement would resume reprisal attacks in case Israel violates the truce.

IRGC strongly condemns ‘Israel’s crimes’ in Gaza

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s attacks on Gaza that has left a number resistance commanders and fighters as well as civilians dead in the region.

Lebanon FM says Iran not interfering in negotiations with Israel over gas field

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib has rejected allegations of Iran’s interference in his country’s negotiations with Israel over a disputed maritime border.

Israel kills 2nd Palestinian cmdr. as death toll from strikes on Gaza hits 32

The Israeli military kills a second commander of the Gaza-based Islamic Jihad resistance movement as the death toll from the regime’s escalating acts of aggression against the blockaded territory surpasses 30, including children.

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