Iran protests captured in photos amid claims of thousands killed
Opposition groups report over 3,000 deaths in Iran's ongoing protests, now in their 16th day, following a ferocious government crackdown that has left hospitals overwhelmed and cities scarred. Demonstrations erupted across Tehran and Mashhad over the weekend, with eyewitnesses describing streets flooded by protesters and facilities unable......
Iran uprising rejects Shah and mullahs in pursuit of democratic republic
Iran's streets have become the crucible where history unfolds, forged through fire, blood, and unyielding courage rather than dusty textbooks. This nationwide uprising, erupting from economic despair among merchants, workers, and everyday citizens, has swiftly transcended its origins to target the root of oppression: the theocratic institution......
MEK supporters rally in Aarhus for Iran's uprising and democratic republic
Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) convened in Aarhus, Denmark, on January 10, 2026, to demonstrate unwavering solidarity with the nationwide uprising gripping Iran since December 28, 2025. Undeterred by the harsh winter chill sweeping through the Danish city, dozens braved......
ReparTrust transforms auto repair with cutting-edge digital innovation
The automotive repair industry, long seen as a fragmented and slow-moving sector, is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of ReparTrust, a pioneering digital platform based in Morocco. The company recently announced a $750,000 pre-seed funding round, aiming to revolutionize post-accident car repairs in emerging markets. This......
German chancellor condemns Iran crackdown as regime weakness
Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor, labeled the Iranian regime's crackdown on protesters as disproportionate and brutal, a clear indicator of the rulers' frailty. Speaking on January 12 during a visit to India, Merz highlighted how daily protests draw growing numbers from all walks of life, peacefully demanding freedom and improved......
Iran uprising death toll exceeds 3,000 amid internet blackout and crackdown
The People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) reported that more than 3,000 people have died during the nationwide uprising from December 28, 2025, to January 11, 2026. This tally comes from verified data gathered from local contacts, hospitals, forensic centers, and families in at least 195 cities across the country. State media......
Iran’s uprising persists as regime’s crackdown fills hospitals with martyrs
For 16 days, a fierce uprising for freedom has swept through Iran, clashing relentlessly with the regime's machinery of repression and violence. Facing a desperate impasse, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has unleashed Revolutionary Guards, Basij militias, interrogators, and prosecutors onto the streets to crush the protests. Yet the Iranian......
Algerian president urges irregular migrants abroad to return home
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has issued a call to young Algerians living abroad in precarious and irregular situations, inviting them to return for regularization of their status. The announcement came after a Council of Ministers meeting on January 11, 2026, targeting those misled and exploited against their homeland. Algerian consulates......
Belgorod governor warns full power restoration impossible
Nearly 600,000 residents in Russia's Belgorod region endure a fourth day without electricity, heat, or water, as authorities admit complete restoration of damaged infrastructure proves impossible despite substantial federal aid. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov delivered this stark assessment during a January 12 regional government meeting,......
Putin blocks 90% complete peace deal, officials say
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine surpasses the duration of the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany in World War II, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict face a deadlock. European, American, and Ukrainian officials state a peace agreement stands 90% complete after talks in Florida and Paris, yet President Vladimir Putin appears intent on......
Iran partially restores international calls amid ongoing blackout
Iranian mobile users regained limited ability to make international calls on Tuesday following a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests that prompted the government to sever both internet access and outbound calling capabilities. Residents in Tehran contacted an Associated Press journalist, though calls from the agency's Dubai office......
Russia mocks Trump's Greenland ambitions as Europe backs Denmark
Donald Trump has escalated his push to acquire Greenland, stating aboard Air Force One that the United States will take control of the Arctic territory one way or another. European allies have rallied behind Denmark, while Russia's deputy security council chairman issued a sarcastic suggestion that Greenlanders might opt to join Moscow......
Cuba rejects Trump's claims of US diplomatic talks
Cuba's president Miguel Díaz-Canel firmly denied on Monday any ongoing diplomatic discussions with the United States, directly challenging President Donald Trump's assertion the previous day that the two countries were negotiating. The rebuttal came amid Trump's threats to halt all Venezuelan oil and financial flows to Cuba,......
Russian offensive leaves over a million Ukrainians without heat amid freezing cold
A relentless week-long Russian assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure has plunged more than a million civilians into darkness and cold during sub-zero temperatures. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow for timing the strikes to inflict maximum hardship on the population. From January 6 to 12, Russian forces unleashed around......
Cuba rejects US talks amid Trump's oil cutoff threat
President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Cuba by announcing an end to Venezuelan oil and financial flows to the island nation, demanding in a Truth Social post that Havana "make a deal before it's too late." This follows the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, prompting a sharp rebuke......