Medical Council Remarks Spark Backlash in Iran

Rights groups and activists have raised concerns over an alleged campaign of arrests and intimidation targeting medical professionals in Iran who treated injured protesters. Reports reviewed by Iran International indicate that at least 32 doctors and nurses have been detained, with limited public information about their legal status. Arrests reportedly occurred in cities including [...]

Home Demolished in Northern Jordan Valley Village

Israeli forces carried out widespread raids across several areas of the West Bank, detaining 24 Palestinians during operations that included home searches and reported property damage. According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club, the arrests were made under the claim that the individuals were “wanted.” In the Northern Jordan Valley village of Ein al-Beida, bulldozers [...]

Christian Missionaries Barred From Türkiye

Christian missionaries say they are being unfairly banned from entering Türkiye, even after living there legally for many years. Since 2019, authorities have marked some Christians with security codes like “N-82” and “G-87,” which are usually used for terrorism suspects. Many missionaries say they have no criminal record and were peacefully serving local churches, teaching, [...]

Alawite Women Report Kidnappings In Syria

In western Syria, several Alawite women say they were kidnapped after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Ramia, a teenager from Latakia province, said armed men forced her into a car, beat her, and insulted her faith. She said she was held for two days and threatened. Other women told similar stories of [...]

Indonesia Plans Deployment of 8,000 Troops to Gaza by June

INDONESIA: Indonesia’s army has announced plans to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza by June as part of a proposed international peacekeeping effort. The move is intended to support humanitarian operations and help maintain stability in the conflict-affected region. Officials say the deployment would be carried out in coordination with global partners and relevant [...]

Power Struggle Intensifies Within Iraq’s Shiite Alliance

Political tensions are rising within Iraq’s Coordination Framework alliance as former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Qais al-Khazali, leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, engage in a growing public dispute. The alliance, formed in 2022 to counter the movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr, is now experiencing internal fractures as competition increases over the next prime [...]

Lebanon Struggles To Disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon’s government announced that it will require at least four months to finish the second phase of its strategy to disarm the armed wing of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The first phase, between the Litani River and the Israeli border, has been completed, while the second phase, between the Litani and Awali rivers, south of [...]

Clash Over Military Draft In Bnei Brak

Two female soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces had to be rescued by police after being chased by a crowd of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv. The women were visiting another soldier when people wrongly believed they were delivering army draft orders. Military service is required for most Jewish citizens in [...]

Rights Group Reports 24 Children Killed in Iran Protests

At least 24 children, including a three-year-old, were reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces during nationwide protests in Iran, according to the HANA Human Rights Organization. The organization stated that it verified the identities of the victims through field research and cross-checking multiple sources. According to its findings, the shootings were not [...]

Majority of Jordanians Back Social Media Restrictions for Children

A study titled “Digital Concerns in Jordan: Public Perceptions on Social Media and AI Tools,” presented on Global Safer Internet Day, shows strong public concern over children’s use of social media and AI. Conducted between December 20, 2025, and January 10, 2026, the study highlights broad support for tighter digital regulations. About 90% of [...]

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