“No external agent” is running Venezuela: Acting president

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has stressed that “no external agent” is running the country.

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad

The Iranian Judiciary has carried out the death sentence of a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service, after the verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court and all legal procedures were completed.

Israeli FM visits Somaliland

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar arrived in Somaliland for the first high-level diplomatic visit after Tel Aviv recognised the breakaway region’s independence, triggering condemnation and concerns that Palestinians may be forcibly expelled by Israel there.

Field reports on Tuesday gatherings in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar

According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and several central commercial districts witnessed scattered gatherings on Tuesday, some of which prompted police intervention.

Over 70% worried US will become too involved in Venezuela: Poll

Most Americans say they worry the U.S. will become too involved in Caracas, according to a survey conducted just after the operation that ousted Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from power.

Five killed in clashes between Syria govt troops, Kurdish forces in Aleppo

Clashes between government troops and Kurdish-led forces in the north Syrian city of Aleppo killed at least five people on Tuesday, with both sides trading blame over who started the fighting.

Father of slain Tehran university student pardons killer

The father of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a talented student of the University of Tehran, has pardoned his son’s killer.

Iranian Armenian community welcomes 2026 with festivities, traditions

During the days of the Christmas season and celebrations for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Armenian community in Iran is preparing to welcome the year 2026 with a blend of religious, cultural, and social traditions.

US military operation in Venezuela undermined international law: UN

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law".

US attack on Greenland would be end of NATO: Danish PM

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that any bid by the United States to take over Greenland will result in the end of the NATO military alliance, as reverberations from Washington’s military attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its leader Nicholas Maduro are felt across the globe.

Iran vows firm response to hostile acts

Iran’s Defense Council has warned that the continuation of hostile behavior and threatening rhetoric against the country would be met with a proportionate and firm response, stressing that Tehran’s security, independence, and territorial integrity are inviolable red lines.

US putting Venezuela’s interim leader on ‘short leash’: Politico

The administration of US President Donald Trump is demanding that Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, adopt a series of pro-American measures and then expects her to be removed once she complies, Politico has reported, citing sources.

Iranian parliament speaker criticizes Trump over remarks on Venezuela’s oil

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump over his comments regarding Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources, accusing him of openly pursuing plunder without shame.

Syrian president appears in public after shootout reports

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appeared in a video widely circulated using the country's new currency, after his interior ministry denied reports of a shooting incident at his palace.

Iran sends special delegation to probe attack on Hospital in Ilam

Iran’s Interior Minister has ordered the deployment of a special investigative delegation to Ilam province to examine recent unrest, including an attack on a hospital, following a directive from President Massoud Pezeshkian.

Israeli military vehicles enter Quneitra countryside village in Syria

Twelve Israeli military vehicles have entered the village of Saida al-Golan in the Quneitra countryside, southern Syria, according to an Al Jazeera.

Iranian daily criticizes FM Araghchi over ‘snapback’ sanctions, calls diplomacy ineffective

The Iranian daily Ettela’at has sharply criticized the country’s foreign minister and diplomatic team, accusing them of failing to deliver tangible results amid mounting international and domestic pressures.

Ukraine’s European, US allies meet on security guarantees: AFP

Key Ukrainian allies were to huddle with top US envoys in Paris to discuss security guarantees, as they press ahead on Washington-brokered plans to end the war with Russia.

Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela: Reuters

The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after Washington ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Veteran Iranian actor Saeed Pirdoust dies at 85

Saeed Pirdoust, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died at the age of 85, Iranian media reported.

US ‘peace through strength’ means ‘law of jungle’: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister has censured the administration of US President Donald Trump for pursuing what it calls "peace through strength", stating that the policy in practice amounts to the “law of the jungle".

US critics and allies condemn Venezuela president’s abduction at UN Security Council

Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), including key US allies, have warned that the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by American special forces could be a precedent-setting event for international law.

Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges, stressing he was ‘kidnapped’ by US

Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to narcotics charges after President Donald Trump's stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to regroup.

Fire breaks out at Kaleh Dairy Factory in Amol, northern Iran

A fire broke out on Monday at parts of the Kaleh Dairy Company’s factory in the city of Amol in northern Iran.

Damascus denies Syria’s president targeted in any security incident

Syrian authorities on Monday refuted President Ahmed al-Sharaa had been targeted in any security incident, while two sources told AFP a shooting took place in Damascus's presidential palace last week.

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