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Escalating unrest in Iran dominates attention as nationwide protests spread through Tehran and other cities, prompting warnings from Donald Trump and denunciations from Iran’s supreme leader amid internet shutdowns and reports of arson. Russia has carried out a major strike on Ukraine using its new Oreshnik missile, framed as a warning to Western backers
Iranian authorities appear unusually restrained in responding to nationwide protests, possibly influenced by a warning from Donald Trump about potential intervention.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 09, 2026
Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council said it will dismantle its leadership and institutions after weeks of unrest in southern regions and the flight of its leader to the United Arab Emirates.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 09, 2026
Venezuela freed several jailed opposition figures, activists and journalists, describing the move as an effort to ease tensions; Donald Trump said the releases followed a U.S. request.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 09, 2026
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, has re-emerged in public debate as protesters chant his name and he signals interest in shaping Iran’s future.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 09, 2026
Iranians describe growing anger and determination behind mass demonstrations, saying turnout has increased despite pressure from the authorities.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 09, 2026
An NPR/Ipsos poll finds many Americans do not see the United States as a moral leader globally, even as most want it to play that role, with sharp partisan divides on foreign policy.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 09, 2026
Donald Trump plans talks with U.S. oil executives about reviving Venezuela’s oil industry, though low prices and political uncertainty may deter investment.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 09, 2026
Donald Trump said the United States could be involved in governing Venezuela for years, prompting questions about the scope, costs and duration of U.S. involvement.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 09, 2026
Steve Inskeep speaks with David Ignatius about what a prolonged U.S. presence in Venezuela could entail, drawing on lessons from past American interventions abroad.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 09, 2026
Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine using its new Oreshnik ballistic missile, presenting the strike as a warning to Western countries and touting its speed and capabilities.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 09, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader accused protesters of causing unrest to please Donald Trump and signaled an impending security crackdown after demonstrations challenged the government.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 09, 2026
Verified footage shows protests spreading across Iran, with crowds chanting anti-government slogans and some buildings set alight.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 09, 2026
Videos show large, peaceful anti-government rallies in Tehran and other major cities, with security forces not dispersing demonstrators.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 09, 2026
Protests in Tehran appear to be the most widespread since demonstrations began in late December, indicating a broadening movement.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 08, 2026
Gaza’s civil defence agency reports that Israeli air strikes killed eight people in the past day, including children.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 08, 2026
Venezuela’s opposition faces marginalization as Donald Trump works with figures linked to Nicolás Maduro’s former regime, leaving critics struggling to influence the country’s political future.
Source: NPR Topics: World
• Published: January 08, 2026
Lebanon’s army says it has assumed security control in the Hezbollah-dominated south and removed non-state weapons, a claim Israel disputes as inadequate.
Source: BBC News
• Published: January 08, 2026