“As Iranian protests continue, doctors describe overcrowded hospitals.” A doctor and medic at two hospitals told the BBC that their facilities were overrun with injuries as Iranian authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters during the ongoing protests.
The BBC also received a message from a medic at another hospital stating that it did not have enough surgeons to handle the influx of patients, and one doctor stated that a Tehran eye hospital had entered crisis mode.Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests continue Reuters A screen grab of a video shows protesters... Read More
Kyiv claims a Syrian crew member was killed when Russia struck two cargo ships in the Black Sea.”
Ukraine said Friday that Russia had hit two cargo ships off its south coast in the Black Sea, killing a Syrian crew member on board one of the vessels. One of the ships was en route to load grain at the southern port of Chornomorsk, while the other was hit near the port of Odesa... Read More
Delcy Rodriguez, the new interim leader of Venezuela, is subject to sanctions from Switzerland.
Delcy Aloina Rodríguez Gómez, a 56-year-old lawyer who has been acting as Venezuela’s interim leader since January 3, is among top political figures sanctioned by Switzerland since 2018. Rodríguez and 53 of her colleagues – including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello – are subject to an asset freeze and a travel ban to Switzerland. “Her actions... Read More
PM Meloni says Italy will spend one billion euros to lower energy costs-
PM Meloni says Italy will spend one billion euros to lower energy costs.Reuterss- The Italian government plans to spend around 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) to curb energy bills for families and firms, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday, as part of efforts to boost economic growth. At her traditional New Year’s press conference,... Read More
Venezuela launches talks with US to restore ties –
US officials are visiting Venezuela days after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro. Caracas says it has started talks with the Trump administrationConflictsVenezuelaVenezuela launches talks with US to restore ties US officials are visiting Venezuela days after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro. Caracas says it has started talks with the Trump administration... Read More
Australia declares state of disaster as bushfires rage Hundreds of firefighters from across Australia have been called in to help.
Millions have sweltered through this week’s intense heatwave. Hundreds of baby bats died earlier this week as stifling temperatures settled over the state of South Australia, a local wildlife group said. The “Black Summer” bushfires raged across Australia’s eastern seaboard from late 2019 to early 2020, razing millions of hectares, destroying thousands of homes and... Read More
At least 17 flights between Dubai and Iran scheduled for Friday were cancelled due to ongoing unrest and a nationwide internet blackout in Iran.
Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s Ajet, and Pegasus Airlines all cancelled flights to Iranian cities, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Mashhad.Two flights between Qatar’s Doha and Tehran were also cancelled, as confirmed by Hamad International Airport. . The cancellations follow widespread anti-government protests in Iran, which began in late December over economic hardships and inflation.Supreme Leader Ayatollah... Read More
French, UK, German leaders condemn ‘killing of protesters’ in Iran
The leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Germany have condemned what they described as the “killing of protesters” in Iran, urging the authorities to “exercise restraint”. “We are deeply concerned about reports of violence by Iranian security forces, and strongly condemn the killing of protestors,” French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer... Read More
The death toll from clashes between protesters and authorities in Iran has reportedly surpassed 50, as demonstrations over economic hardships continue across the country.
Demonstrators took to the streets again on Friday in the capital Tehran and elsewhere. Protests demanding the government curb soaring prices, caused partly by Western sanctions, have occurred since late last month. A human rights group based in Norway said at least 51 people have been killed so far in the clashes. Iran’s Supreme Leader... Read More
The US seizes the Olina oil tanker connected to Venezuela in the Caribbean.”
In recent weeks, the United States has seized five vessels. Olina left Venezuela and made an effort “to evade US forces,” according to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi US seizes Venezuela-linked Olina oil tanker in CaribbeanWesley Dockery with AP, Reuters It is the fifth vessel seized by the United States in recent weeks. Department of... Read More