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January 16, 2026

2 Lebanese killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Two Lebanese were killed on Friday in Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Tyre and Nabatieh districts in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, Anadolu reports. The ministry said...

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January 16, 2026

The civilisational shield: Rebutting the architecture of chaos in Iran

In 2026, the global discourse on Iran remains trapped in a binary of “regime” versus “revolt,” a reductionist lens that ignores the profound civilisational and anti-imperialist currents defining the...

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January 16, 2026

Head of Gaza’s administration committee announces ‘official’ start of work to run enclave

Ali Shaath, head of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, said on Friday the body has “officially” begun work to manage the enclave, launching its activities...

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January 16, 2026

Europe’s border policy on trial: The ERCI case ends in acquittal after seven years

On 15 January 2026, the Misdemeanours Court of Mytilene, Lesvos, delivered a verdict of acquittal in the case of Seán Binder, alongside 23 other rescue volunteers, concluding a legal...

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January 16, 2026

Glimmers of hope for those resisting Islamophobia and racism in Australia

I have faced these few weeks with a heavy heart. Like many Australian Arab Muslims, I experienced the horror of the Bondi attack not simply as a single moment...

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January 16, 2026

Putin urges diplomatic push on Iran, Middle East in call with Israeli Prime Minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for stepping up political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability in the Middle East, including around Iran, in a phone call with...

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January 16, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey seek regional defence pact amid fears of Israeli domination

As Israel expands its bombing campaign across the Middle East, three regional powers, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are preparing to finalise a landmark defence agreement aimed at enhancing...

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January 16, 2026

Iran has arrested over 3,000 people in ongoing nationwide protests: State TV

As many as 3,000 people have been detained for allegedly hurting unrest or provoking demonstrations across Iran, state TV reported on Friday. The report cited a security source, who...

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January 16, 2026

Growing concerns over UAE plan to expand geothermal investment in Indonesia

Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signaled its intention to deepen its involvement in Indonesia’s renewable energy sector, with geothermal identified as one of the focuses. Speaking at Abu Dhabi...

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January 16, 2026

Israel, Arab allies urge Trump to delay any strike on Iran: Report

Israel and several Arab partners have urged US President Donald Trump to hold off on any military strike against Iran, warning that an attack could trigger a wider regional...

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