albawaba (2024-01-18). Explosion near Erbil airport and Iraqi resistance targets US base in Syria with drones. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An explosion reverberated near Erbil airport, triggering sirens at the American consulate.In a related incident, Iraqi resistance has announced the successful targeting of the occupied American Hemo base west of Qamishli Airport in Syria, employing drones in the operation. Iraqi resistance groups have escalated attacks on US positions in Iraq and Syria as a response to perceived US support for Israeli actions in Gaza. ÿߟÑÿπÿ±ÿߟÇ: ÿߟџ֟ÇÿߟàŸÖÿ© &yu…

UN Development Programme (2024-01-18). Egypt: Expected socioeconomic impacts of the Gaza war on neighbouring countries in the Arab region. reliefweb.int Countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic | Sources: UN Development Programme, UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia | Please refer to the attached file. | 1 Observed impacts in the region to date | In November 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) conducted an early assessment of the then expected economic and human impact of the war on the State of Palestine. The present policy brief complements that assessment by examining the likely effects of the Gaza war on neighbo…

The Cradle's Iraq Correspondent (2024-01-18). Reviving ISIS: a US Weapon Against the Resistance Axis. orinocotribune.com By The Cradle's Iraq Correspondent — Jan 16, 2024 | Iraqi security sources are warning of an ISIS revival in the country, which coincides all too neatly with the spike in Iraqi resistance operations against US bases in Iraq and Syria, and with widening regional instability caused by Israel's military assault on Gaza. | More than six years after declaring victory over the terrorist organization, Iraqi intelligence reports now indicate that thousands of ISIS fighters are emerging unscathed, under the protection of US forces in two regions of western Iraq. | The missing piece of the puzzle | According to intell…

Migration Policy Institute (2024-01-18). Expanding Protection Options? Flexible Approaches to Status for Displaced Syrians, Venezuelans, and Ukrainians. reliefweb.int Countries: Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Mexico, Moldova, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States of America, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: Migration Policy Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Flexible Approaches to Protection for Displaced Individuals Bring Benefits in Certain Circumstances but Must Not Replace Refugee Status | WASHINGTON, DC — Faced with displacement crises that have stretched asylum systems to their limits, countries increasingly are turning to alternatives to traditional ref…

Larry Johnson (2024-01-18). What's Good for the Goose is Good For the Gander, Iran Plays the Terrorist Card. sonar21.com When the United States established a precedent for taking unilateral military action in the name of fighting terrorism, Uncle Sam should not be surprised when another country decides to follow suit. Iran was the victim of a massive terrorist attack in early January that killed more than 100 people. In response Iran launched retaliatory strikes in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan (Baluchistan to be precise) against radical Sunni groups that have a history of backing or executing terrorist attacks inside Iran. How dare they!! Who do the mullahs think they are? Joe Biden? | One part of the story that is not getting mu…

newarab (2024-01-18). Jordan's airstrikes on south Syria 'drug smugglers' kill 9. newarab.com Jordanian fighter jets conducted at least two raids on the towns of Orman and Malah in the The strike on Orman hit two…

aljazeera (2024-01-18). Suspected Jordanian air strike in Syria kills at least 9. aljazeera.com Crowds gather and search for survivors around a home flattened by an air attack in southern Syria…

newarab (2024-01-18). Turkey may conduct new operations in Iraq, Syria if needed. newarab.com The nine were killed in clashes with the outlawed

presstv.ir (2024-01-18). Iraqi resistance fighters attack US military base in northeast Syria: Report. presstv.ir Iraqi resistance fighters reportedly launched drone strikes on a military facility occupied by US forces in northeastern Syria.

The Independent (2024-01-18). Namibia, South Africa rally NAM countries for UN reforms, end to "Palestinian genocide" independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Foreign Ministers at the ongoing Non-Aligned Movement have called on the international community to respect the United Nations Resolutions especially those that respect the sovereignty of member-states. The Ministers meeting that started Wednesday follows the Senior Officials Preparatory Meeting that comprised mainly of technical people and ambassadors to the UN, …

noemail (2024-01-18). Ukraine envoy praises Cyprus support for sanctions on Russia. devdiscourse.com Cyprus is making an "extremely important" contribution in increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow, said Ukraine's ambassador to the east Mediterranean island, which was long in the spotlight for close business ties with Russia. Cyprus all but severed those ties when it followed its European Union partners in slapping sanctions on Moscow over the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

newarab (2024-01-18). Why are Iran and Pakistan bombing each other. newarab.com Iran and Pakistan have Iran struck positions in Pakistan on Tuesday, killing two children, according to Islamabad. | Pakistan responded by recalling its ambassador to Tehran and The escalation follows years of unr…

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Alastair Crooke (2024-01-18). Bluffs and Counter Bluffs as the War Widens. thealtworld.com When Defence Secretary Austin last visited "Israel", he clearly 'green-lighted' Israeli military action to push Hizbullah away from south Lebanon. | The Washington Post reported on 7 January 2024 that Biden has tasked his staff with preventing widening regional war. The piece was purposefully leaked (as even the Washington Post admit) — and is a bluff. | When Defence Secretary Austin last visited "Israel", he clearly 'green-lighted' Israeli military action to push Hizbullah away from south Lebanon, to the north of the Litani River — about 29 kms north of the Blue Line southern boundary. | Austin's one…

newarab (2024-01-18). China and Lebanon settle for 0-0 draw in Asian Cup. newarab.com After back-to-back draws at the start of the A 0-0 draw with Lebanon on Tuesday left While China is second in Group A…

Jason Ditz (2024-01-18). Israeli Military Chief Says Lebanon War Likely in Coming Months. news.antiwar.com Visiting troops near the northern border, head of Israel's military, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, discussed the potential of war in Lebanon, saying the likelihood of a conflict in the coming months is "much higher" than it has been. Lt. Gen Halevi said he believes Israel will be starting the war with more advantages than in …

infobrics (2024-01-17). Iran launches high precision strikes in retaliation for terrorist attacks. infobrics.org Iranian attacks destroyed facilities linked to terrorist groups and Israeli intelligence in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan.

presstv.ir (2024-01-17). IRGC anti-terror strikes in line with defending Iran's sovereignty, citizens: Foreign Ministry. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the attacks recently conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against terrorists' positions in Syria and an Israeli espionage center in Iraq were part of the "just punishment" against violators of Iran's security after a terrorist attack hit the city of Kerman.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-17). Iran targets alleged Mossad center in Iraqi Kurdistan. peoplesdispatch.org IRGC also claimed it targeted Islamic State locations in the rebel-held areas of Syria and a terrorist base in Pakistan in retaliation to terrorist attacks in Kerman and Rask earlier in January and December respectively…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-01-17). IRGC Missiles Destroy Mossad, ISIS Bases In Iraq And Syria. popularresistance.org Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in the early hours of 16 January that multiple ballistic missiles successfully hit positions of the Israeli Mossad in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) and the headquarters of the anti-Iran Turkestan Islamic Party in Syria's Idlib governorate. "In response to the recent crimes committed by terrorist groups and the martyrdom of a number of our citizens in Kerman and Rask, the gathering places of leaders and key elements associated with the recent terrorist operations that took place in Iran were bombed. In particular, ISIS was bombed in part of the occupied…

presstv.ir (2024-01-17). Iran defends anti-terror operations against Takfiri, Israel-linked targets. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy defends the country's recent anti-terror operations targeting Takfiri terrorists in Syria and Israel-linked anti-Iranian terror groups in Iraq.

presstv.ir (2024-01-17). Iran's IRGC reveals details of missile attacks on Mossad, Daesh targets. presstv.ir The IRGC revels further details on its recent missile attacks on anti-Iran terrorist bases and espionage centers in Syria and in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Staff (2024-01-16). Headlines for January 16, 2024. democracynow.org Trump Wins Iowa Caucus in Landslide, Heads Back to Court Today for Defamation Trial, Death Toll in Gaza Tops 24,000, Presidential Candidate Cornel West Calls Biden a War Criminal at D.C. Gaza Rally, Houthis Target U.S.-Owned Ship After U.S. Bombs Yemen Again, Iran Bombs Iraq and Syria as Tension Grows Across Middle East, Bernardo Arévalo Sworn In as Guatemalan President After Last-Minute Effort to Block Transfer of Power, China Denounces Newly Elected Taiawanese President, Sekou Odinaga, Black Liberation Activist Who Helped Free Assata Shakur, Dies at 79…

presstv.ir (2024-01-16). IRGC anti-terror strikes in line with defending Iran's sovereignty, citizens: Foreign Ministry. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the attacks recently conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against terrorists' positions in Syria and an Israeli espionage center in Iraq were part of the "just punishment" against violators of Iran's security after a terrorist attack hit the city of Kerman.

presstv.ir (2024-01-16). IRGC missiles hit anti-Iran terrorists' bases in Syria, Mossad espionage center in Iraqi Kurdistan. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps fires a barrage of ballistic missiles at Syrian bases of anti-Iran terrorists, Mossad espionage center in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-16). Iran claim responsibility for attacks over Israel headquarters. plenglish.com Tehran, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday declared that the attacks over targets linked to the Israeli espionage service and terrorists in Syria are part of the response of this country against those who attack it.

MEE staff (2024-01-16). French court rules Lafarge can face 'crimes against humanity' charges for operations in Syria. middleeasteye.net French court rules Lafarge can face 'crimes against humanity' charges for operations in Syria | The verdict allows the investigation into Lafarge's potential criminal responsibility to proceed, the court said
| Tue, 01/16/2024 – 18: 05 | A picture shows the logo on a building of French cement company Lafarge, on 7 April 2014 in Paris (AFP) | France's highest court denied a plea by French cement manu…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-01-16). General Gives Details of IRGC Missile Attacks on Mossad, ISIL Targets. english.almanar.com.lb The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force disclosed details on a multifaceted missile operation against the Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists and the Israeli Mossad center in Syria and Iraq early Tuesday. Footages from Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh's telephone conversation with the IRGC chief on Tuesday revealed details about the nocturnal …

infobrics (2024-01-17). BRICS Expansion Displays Growing Aspirations for Multipolar World. infobrics.org Lauding the expansion of BRICS grouping, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov said that it represents the growing aspiration for a multipolar world based on sovereign equality and mutual respect…

eng.belta.by (2024-01-17). Belarusian State Technological University to bolster cooperation with UAE on educational projects. eng.belta.by The Belarusian university hosted Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to Belarus Ibrahim Salim Mohamed Al Musharrakh on 16 January. During the meeting Rector of Belarusian State Technological University Igor Voitov briefed the Ambassador on the university's new development avenues in terms of personnel training and plans to open new specialties.

MEE staff (2024-01-16). Iraq: Baghdad recalls Iran ambassador after deadly attacks in Kurdistan region. middleeasteye.net Iraq: Baghdad recalls Iran ambassador after deadly attacks in Kurdistan region | Strikes kill at least four after hitting civilian areas near consulate in Erbil, sparking international backlash | Tue, 01/16/2024 – 11: 36 | A man inspects the damage at a home following a missile strike launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps on the Kurdistan Region's capital, Erbil, on 16 January (AFP) | Baghdad rec…

Lucrecia Franco (2024-01-16). Former Brazilian ambassador to China on Wang Yi's upcoming visit. america.cgtn.com Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's first trip of the year comes as China increasingly focuses on strengthening ties in the Global South. Following his African tour, Wang Yi will then go on to visit Brazil and Jamaica. CGTN's Lucrecia Franco spoke to Luiz Augusto de Castro Neves, President of the Brazil- China Business Council (CEBC) and former Brazilian ambassador to Paraguay, China, and Japan. The visit, he highlights, is expected to further elevate Brazil and China's close partnership.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-01-17). Hezbollah mourns Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Rashid Mohammad Shaghlil from Tamnine Al-Fawka town in Lebanon's Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb

Abdul Rahman (2024-01-16). Israel is playing a dangerous game in Lebanon. peoplesdispatch.org Amid growing speculations that it will be forced to abandon its guarded responses to Israel's repeated bombings and targeted killings inside Lebanese territories, Hezbollah continues to have measured restraint. However, Israel has intensified its efforts to provoke an escalation. | At least four Hezbollah fighters were killed in yet another Israeli attack in southern Lebanon on Monday, January 15. In response, Hezbollah fired missiles inside northern Gaza in which reportedly two Israelis were killed. | Israeli provocations have reached extreme levels in the last few weeks with scores of Hezbollah fighters being k…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-01-16). Hezbollah Continues Striking Israeli Occupation Sites in Support of Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-17). Kurds take solidarity action at Western Sydney Wanderers New Year's Day win. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-16). Kurds take solidarity action at Western Sydney Wanderers New Year's Day win. greenleft.org.au

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-01-17). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli artillery shells the outskirts of Yarin, Teir Harfa and Al-Jibbain border towns. english.almanar.com.lb

presstv.ir (2024-01-17). Israeli forces preparing for ground offensive into southern Lebanon: Report. presstv.ir A report shows that Israel is readying its troops for a potential ground offensive into southern Lebanon.

Asa Winstanley (2024-01-16). Podcast: Who are Hizballah and what is the resistance axis? electronicintifada.net Amal Saad talks to us about Lebanon's resistance to Israel.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-01-16). Israeli Channel 12: Several rockets launched from southern Lebanon have fallen in "Ramot Naftali" in the Upper Galilee, and damage is being assessed. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-01-16). Israeli enemy carries out several air raids on Houla town in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb