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Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests

Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests

Clashes between protesters and security forces mark a significant escalation in the unrest that has spread across the country

Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire

Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire

Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue

Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue

China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests

Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests

Asia
Three reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes

Three reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes

The Iranian rial lost around half its value in 2025, with inflation reaching 42.5% in December

Clashes spread across multiple cities after shopkeepers protested currency collapse

One paramilitary member killed and 13 wounded in western city Kuhdasht

Authorities offered dialogue with trade unions amid the ongoing security crackdown

World welcomes 2026 with fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil

World welcomes 2026 with fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil

Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral

Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral

Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral

Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral

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Europe
40 confirmed dead in Swiss ski resort fire as witnesses describe how blaze began

40 confirmed dead in Swiss ski resort fire as witnesses describe how blaze began

Lit sparkler on champagne bottle reportedly ignited wooden ceiling at packed Crans-Montana bar on New Year's Eve

Survivors described flames spreading rapidly through the basement ceiling

Victims came from several countries and identification will take time

Improvised triage centers were set up in a nearby bar and bank branch

'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

Several killed after explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say

Several killed after explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say

France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026

France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026

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Middle East
One person killed in Iran protests over economic woes

One person killed in Iran protests over economic woes

State media says person killed was 21-year-old Amirhossam Khodayari Fard, a member of the paramilitary Basij militia which is regularly deployed to suppress unrest

One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities

Pakistan PM calls for unity among Muslim Ummah in call with Saudi crown prince

Pakistan PM calls for unity among Muslim Ummah in call with Saudi crown prince

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North America
New York mayor Mamdani pledges left-wing success after taking office

New York mayor Mamdani pledges left-wing success after taking office

New York’s first Muslim mayor vows expansive government as supporters gather in freezing Manhattan

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, takes oath on Holy Quran

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, takes oath on Holy Quran

Eight dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats

Eight dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats

Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadow

Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadow

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