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Published on 05:20 GMT

World News | At Least 544 Killed, over 10,600 Arrested as Iran Protests Enter 15th Day: Human Rights Group

Tehran [Iran], January 12 (ANI): At least 544 people have been killed and more than 10,681 individuals arrested and transferred to prisons amid protests in Iran, as demonstrators have taken to the streets across multiple provinces over the past 15 days in …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on 00:42 GMT

Azerbaijan police detain over 100 in queer nightclub raid

Patrons were subjected to humiliation, violence, and degrading treatment Graphic from the Azerbaijan LGBTQ organization Qiy Vaar states, “Get Out of Our Lives.” Azerbaijan police raided an LGBTQ-friendly nightclub on Dec 27, detaining more than 100 patrons …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on Jan 9, 2026

Pope raises alarm over human rights and a spreading “zeal for war”

Meeting members of the Diplomatic Corps, Pope Leo XIV warns that human rights and freedoms are under strain as diplomacy gives way to the logic of power and war. Vatican News Warning that “war is back in vogue” and that peace is increasingly sought through …

Source: Vatican News - Public Broadcaster
Published on 09:03 GMT

“A Framework for a Lifetime of Conflict,” Artak Beglaryan’s Interview to Icelandic Largest Newspaper Morgunblaðið

Iceland’s largenewspaper Morgunblaðið published an exclusive interview with Artak Beglaryan, President of the Artsakh Union, on December 27, 2025. The interview was conducted during his visit to Iceland in November. The full translation is provided below. …

Source: Aravot - Indeterminate
Published on 11:04 GMT

GREECE, THE HOMELAND OF ALL GREEKS! THE GOVERNMENT OF GREECE IS NOT INTERESTED IN THE REPATRIATION OF GREEKS TO THE ...

GREECE, THE HOMELAND OF ALL GREEKS! THE GOVERNMENT OF GREECE IS NOT INTERESTED IN THE REPATRIATION OF GREEKS TO THE HOMELAND OF THEIR ANCESTORS. To: His Beatitude the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Hieronymus II The Patriotic Forces of Greece Human …

Source: Noyan Tapan - Pending
Published on 12:42 GMT

Iran: Million-man Marches to Protest Foreign-linked Riots

Iran’s capital witnesses on Monday million-man marches protesting recent foreign-backed riots and demonstrating support for the Islamic establishment. Entitled “National Solidarity and Promotion of Peace and Friendship,” the rallies already took place in …

Source: Al Manar - Indeterminate
Published on 11:41 GMT

Pro-Iran rallies held across country as thousands condemn antigovernmental protests, calling them “terrorism”, “foreign-...

Tehran [Iran], January 12 (ANI): Large-scale pro-Iran demonstrations were held across several cities and provinces, including Tehran, in the Islamic Republic on Monday, as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to express support for the nation …

Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral
Published on 02:24 GMT

Iran protests not driven by Kurds, Kurdish opposition says

2026-01-11T21:30:09+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News– Tehran An Iranian Kurdish opposition leader on Sunday rejected accusations by Tehran that Kurdish parties were behind the country’s latest wave of protests, describing the claims as an …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on 01:30 GMT

Iran Update, January 11, 2026

Non-Protest Data Cutoff: 2:00 PM ET Protest Data Cutoff: 3:30 PM ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and …

Source: Critical Threats - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on 08:12 GMT

Iran protests death toll reportedly surpasses 500

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran has proposed negotiations with Washington following his warning that the United States could strike the Islamic Republic over its violent crackdown on demonstrators, as activists reported that at least …

Source: AzerNews - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 11, 2026

The new doctrine of US international policy under Trump, or neo-fascism at the helm of the world's leading military ...

Can you put the White House’s publication of the new US international policy doctrine into historical context? With Donald Trump’s return to the White House in early 2025 for a new term, Washington’s aggressive policy of more than 25 years is taking an …

Source: CADTM - Left-wing
Published on Jan 8, 2026

Over 100 detained in brutal police raid on LGBTQ+ nightclub in Azerbaijan

International LGBTQ+ rights advocates are calling for an investigation following a brutal police raid on an LGBTQ+ friendly venue in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, late last month. According to Azerbaijani LGBTQ+ outlet Qıy Vaar!, which first reported on the …

Source: LGBTQ Nation - California - Left-wing
Published on Jan 5, 2026

Amnesty: Azerbaijan is using sports to launder dirty money

Published: 5 January 2026 19:26 Last modified: 8 January 2026 16:43 On New Year’s Eve, during the third stage of the Tour de Ski, all athletes from both the men’s and women’s teams competed wearing uniforms sponsored with the name “Azerbaijan.” The country …

Source: Meydan TV - Neutral
Published on Jan 11, 2026

Iran Update, January 10, 2026

Non-Protest Data Cutoff: 2:00 PM ET Protest Data Cutoff: 3:30 PM ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and …

Source: Critical Threats - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on Jan 11, 2026

Iran under 60+ hour nationwide internet blackout amid protests

Iran has been experiencing an almost complete nationwide internet blackout for more than 60 hours, according to multiple sources. The disruption comes amid ongoing unrest and widespread protests, limiting access to online information, social media, and …

Source: AzerNews - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 10, 2026

The New World Disorder under the Republicans

If the Trump Administration-inspired trade wars, which have literally fractured the WTO regime within the period of a calendar year, were not enough to sow chaos in the unipolar world, the January 3 midnight operation by the US Special Forces ‘Delta Force’ …

Source: Pakistan Today - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 10, 2026

Why attacks on the ANCA expose fear, not facts

It’s worth asking why the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has recently come under such coordinated attack from media outlets aligned with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What do these unfounded assaults say about the ANCA — and, …

Source: The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts - Center-left
Published on Jan 10, 2026

Khamenei says Iran won’t ‘back down’ amid mass protests and Trump threat

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Ayatollah says his government will not back down in the face of two weeks of unrest that began when the nation’s currency collapsed Placards featuring portraits of Iranians executed by the Iranian regime are placed on the …

Source: The Kingston Whig-Standard - Neutral
Published on Jan 9, 2026

Trump exits global bodies in the name of ‘America First.’ Who benefits?

When President Donald Trump announced this week the United States’ withdrawal from 66 international organizations – including some of the world’s premier climate action bodies – his administration described the move as another step toward an “America First …

Source: Christian Science Monitor - Neutral

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 13:14 GMT

Immediate Release: Eden Gordon Media Featured Clients at 2026 NRB Convention Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

Troy A. Miller, NRB CEO, Brad Brandon, CEO Across Nigeria, Jennifer Nohelty, CEO Washington Policy Institute, Bill Abbott, CEO Great American Media. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Gordon Media and …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 10:12 GMT

Minister Ronald Lamola: 2026 Foreign Policy Outlook

Executive Mayor, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, Greetings, We meet today in an atmosphere of global unease. The events of the last few days and recent years have placed the world on shaky ground. We see rising geopolitical tensions. …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Diginex Completes Acquisition of The Remedy Project Amid Growing Global Demand for Human Rights Due Diligence in Supply ...

LONDON, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX), (“Diginex” or the “Company”), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions, today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of The Remedy Project Limited (" …

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Published on January 11, 2026 - 07:28 GMT

Trump administration watches over Iran protests

(MENAFN) The Trump administration is closely monitoring the ongoing protests in Iran for potential signs that they could challenge or destabilize the Iranian government, according to a recent report. “The protests are serious, and we will continue to …

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Published on January 11, 2026 - 07:27 GMT

Turkish AJet Scraps Six Scheduled Departures to Tehran

(MENAFN) Turkish budget carrier AJet revealed Friday it has axed six scheduled departures to Tehran as turmoil intensifies across Iran's capital. "Due to regional developments in Iran, a total of 6 flights scheduled for Friday, January 9 and …

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Published on January 11, 2026 - 07:27 GMT

Iran protests death toll rises to sixty-five

(MENAFN) The death toll from ongoing protests in Iran has reached 65, according to reports from human rights activists monitoring the situation. The demonstrations, now continuing for 13 consecutive days, have erupted across 512 locations in 180 cities …

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Published on January 11, 2026 - 07:28 GMT

Trump Says Iran Faces Unprecedented Unrest as Protests Intensify

(MENAFN) Donald Trump declared that Iran faces serious repercussions as nationwide demonstrations continue to intensify, with the U.S. president emphasizing Washington's close surveillance of the escalating situation and issuing stark warnings against …

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Published on January 11, 2026 - 07:26 GMT

Indonesia Becomes First Nation to Ban Grok

(MENAFN) Indonesia has suspended access to Elon Musk’s Grok AI over mounting concerns that the chatbot enables the production of deepfake pornographic material. The decision by the country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs makes Indonesia the …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Stand Up for Science Receives 2025 Prix de l’Union Rationaliste

Stand Up for Science reçoit le Prix de l’Union rationaliste 2025 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up For Science is honored to receive the 2025 Prix de l’Union Rationaliste, awarded by the Union …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Federal Appeals Court Highlights Due Process Risks in Long-Term K–12 Suspensions

A federal appeals ruling warns that long-term K–12 suspensions require heightened due process, clear notice, and a reviewable record. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Primary source: You can read about …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Sun Point’s Certified CSATT (Couples, Sex and Trauma Therapist) Cohort Sets New Standard in Complex Systemic Care

LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This training cohort focuses on helping clinicians meet clients where relationships, intimacy, and trauma overlap People don’t experience life in clinical categories. …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 07:39 GMT

Handicap Parking Placard in Illinois: HandicapMD Announces Illinois Update Clarifying Medical Certification & Workflows

New Illinois update clarifies medical certification, temporary vs. permanent placards, proper use, and how applicants submit forms through official channels. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HandicapMD today …

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Published on January 11, 2026 - 23:41 GMT

Tamils for Trump Support U.S. Action in Venezuela to Protect American AI Leadership, High-Tech Industries, and Jobs

Tamils for Trump support U.S. action in Venezuela, citing the need to protect American AI infrastructure, energy security, and high-tech job growth NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tamils for Trump express …

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Published on January 11, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Drs. William Ziegler & Alan Martinez Named 2025 NJ Top Docs

Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. Alan Martinez of the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey have been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs for 2025. EATONTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. …

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Published on January 10, 2026 - 19:51 GMT

Trailer Released for Faith on the Front Lines: When Belief Becomes Public Action

“Defending dignity starts in the pulpit—but doesn’t end there.” See the trailer now at www.olumc.org/frontlines DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, its outreach ministry Dallas Responds, …

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Published on January 10, 2026 - 00:44 GMT

International Law Group Offers Emergency Immigration Consults for Somali Community in Minneapolis Amid ICE Enforcement

The Law Firm offers Zoom consultations on short notice, with weekend availability, and immediate legal guidance for Somali refugees facing heightened scrutiny. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

Inaugural ‘Hats on the Hill’ Veterans Advocacy Event Set for January 21 at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta

Veterans and supporters to gather at Liberty Plaza, Georgia State Capitol to advocate for key issues impacting Georgia’s Veterans community. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veterans, service members, families, …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 18:51 GMT

Kate Hudson to Headline and Chelsea Handler to Host COSF’s Fourth Annual Aspen Snow Ball at the St. Regis Resort

The annual charity gala to be held March 21, 2026 will benefit the Children’s Oncology Support Fund ASPEN, CO, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF), founded by film producer and …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

With TheraTrack Version 1.3, Sun Point Counseling Advances Its Mission to Make Progress Visible

LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sun Point Counseling announced the release of TheraTrack Version 1.3, the latest update to its internally developed clinical tracking platform designed to help make therapeutic …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 12:08 GMT

Invisible University for Ukraine Convenes Winter School in Budapest on Pluralism, War, and the Global Public Sphere

BUDAPEST , HUNGARY, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a moment when Ukraine’s struggle is increasingly debated across global political, cultural, and academic arenas, the Invisible University for Ukraine (IUFU) brings together scholars, …

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Published on January 10, 2026 - 00:01 GMT

Richest 1% have blown through their fair share of carbon emissions for 2026 in just 10 days, says Oxfam

The richest 1% have exhausted their annual carbon budget – the amount of CO2 that can be emitted while staying within 1.5 degrees of warming - only ten days into the year, according to new analysis from Oxfam. The richest 0.1% already used up their carbon …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 08:33 GMT

HandicapMD Empowers Patients With Faster, Clearer Access to Disability Parking Permit Evaluations

HandicapMD provides a clearer, clinician-led pathway for disability parking permit evaluations, helping patients and issuing agencies reduce delays & confusion. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HandicapMD …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 06:50 GMT

Guia Legal Group Offers Free Adjustment of Status Consultations

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guia Legal Group, formerly known as Marlene Markowitz Law Offices, P.A., has announced a special initiative to support the immigrant community throughout the month of January. The …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Joins National Faith Leaders at Being the Church One-Day Conference

Historic Washington, DC church convenes congregations nationwide for advocacy and civic engagement to address systemic poverty. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Walker Memorial Baptist Church, a historic …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 17:08 GMT

National Core Indicators® State of the Workforce for IDD in 2024 REPORT RELEASE

Modest improvements for Direct Support Professionals show progress is possible, but also reinforce the need for sustained investment. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Sun Point Foundation Pushes for Greater Accountability in Mental Health Care With New Oversight Standards

Sun Point requires live observation, outcomes tracking, and systemic supervision for every therapist—because clients deserve accountability. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era when "therapy" can mean …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Soul Housing Enters 2026 with New Leadership to Advance Dignity-Centered Care

Executive and program leadership alignment reinforces operational clarity and coordinated services, including intake and housing navigation LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on a year of transition …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

From University Instruction to Public Schools: Ivonne Luna’s Sustained Contributions to Music Education

Ivonne Luna Announces Ongoing Commitment to Student Support and Community Education Through Music CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ivonne Luna, an experienced music educator, continues her long-standing commitment to …

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