Israel's Persian-language social media encourages Iranian protesters
Israel used its Persian-language channel to amplify messages of resistance as protests spread in Iran.
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Assad's base was one of the few places the US remained, until Iran targeted the base with ballistic missiles in 2020 in response to the US killing Soleimani.
Yemen’s Aden airport shut by STC-backed transport minister, Saudi source says
A shutdown of Aden airport was ordered by the transportation minister in the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) that runs southern Yemen, a Saudi source told Reuters on Thursday.
Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans
Last week, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, angering international powers who bemoaned the move at the United Nations Security Council.
Hezbollah given 'final chance' to disarm by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt - report
Disarmament would "spare Lebanon an Israeli strike" that would "deepen the gap" between Hezbollah and the Lebanese people, an Asharq Al-Awsat report noted.
Imposter Mossad agent uncovers Assad regime's plan to destabilize Syria
A former Assad brigadier-general for the elite Quwwat al-Nimr unit, Suheil al-Hassan, is among those allegedly implicated in the recording.
Palestinian father reveals how Hamas manipulates Gazan teens to join terror ranks - interview
Hamas offered to give Mustafa's son 1,500 shekels if he agreed to work for them, either in the police force or by engaging in Hamas's activities.
Iran president says Tehran must address people's issues or 'we will end up in hell'
Shopkeepers, students, and Iranians from all segments of society have taken to the streets as Iran’s rial has lost nearly half its value against the dollar in 2025.
Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis
The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.
Syria brings in new year by swapping out Assad-era currency with colorful bills featuring nature
Revealing the new notes on Monday, Sharaa said, the new currency marks "the end of a previous, unlamented phase and the beginning of a new phase that the Syrian people aspire to."
Iranian Basij member, several protesters reported killed on fifth day of nationwide protests
Human rights groups claimed that several demonstrators were killed when authorities used live fire to disperse protests.
