Iran’s capital city, Tehran, and several other cities have been witnessing anti-government protests for the fifth consecutive day. The protests have turned violent, resulting in the deaths of six people, including a security official, and several others injured in clashes between security forces and demonstrators. According to reports, the protests began as a response to the Iranian government’s economic policies, which have led to a decline in the value of the Iranian rial and a subsequent increase in inflation. The protests have spread to several cities, including Fasa, where demonstrators stormed a government building. Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations,…
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The Emirati government has announced the establishment of a new public authority aimed at directly involving citizens in decision-making processes. The new authority, dubbed “Community Managed Virtual Authority”, will be fully managed by Emirati citizens. Under the new system, ordinary citizens, experts, young people, business professionals, and retired individuals will take turns managing the community virtual authority. This will be based on merit, experience, and ability, rather than traditional elections. According to the Emirati state news agency WAM, the objective of this move is to enable citizens to participate directly in decision-making, rather than being limited to just voting. The…
Switzerland’s President, Guy Parmelin, has announced a five-day national mourning period following a devastating fire at a popular resort town’s bar, which claimed the lives of 40 people and injured over 100 others. The incident occurred during a New Year’s celebration, where a blast caused a massive fire to engulf the New Year’s Eve party venue. President Parmelin described the incident as the country’s worst tragedy in its history, stating that it may take several days to identify the victims due to the severity of the blaze. The President also announced that the city of Bern’s flag will remain at…
Dubai’s Public Transportation Sets New Record on New Year’s Eve According to the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), a new record was set for public transportation use on New Year’s Eve. Over 283,600 people used public transportation, taxis, online booking services, and shared transportation options to travel across the city. This is a 13% increase from last year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, when approximately 2.5 million people used transportation services. The RTA reported that about 1.25 million passengers used the Red and Green Metro lines to travel across the city. Additionally, over 500,000 people used buses and on-demand bus…
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a ban on travel for US citizens in response to US President Donald Trump’s decision to include these countries in the list of nations subject to travel restrictions. The move is seen as a reciprocal measure, with both countries citing the principle of “mutual response” in their separate statements. The decision comes after the White House announced on December 16 that President Trump would add Mali, Burkina Faso, and five other countries to the list of nations subject to full travel restrictions, effective January 1. According to US officials, the restrictions are imposed on…
As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2026, Zehran Mamdani will make history by becoming the first Muslim Mayor of New York City to take his oath of office while placing his hand on the Quran. The highly anticipated event is expected to be attended by Senator Bernie Sanders, who will administer the oath, and outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, who has confirmed his participation. The ceremony will also feature a host of prominent figures, including members of Congress and other dignitaries. Zehran Mamdani, an Asian-American and a proud Muslim, won the New York City mayoral election in November 2025,…
In a recent statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his desire to end the ongoing conflict, but emphasized that Ukraine’s defeat is not an option. Zelensky stated that the country is only 10% away from achieving peace, with 90% of the agreement already in place. He added that the agreement will determine the future of Ukraine and Europe. However, reports from foreign media indicate that the parties involved in the negotiations are still at odds over key issues, including the dispute over the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. Russian forces currently control approximately 20% of Ukraine’s territory, and are pushing…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that Russia will emerge victorious in the ongoing war against Ukraine, as he addressed his nation on the occasion of the New Year. He appealed to the public to support the Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, calling them “heroes.” Putin stated that Russia has faith in its military and their ultimate victory. In stark contrast, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that his country desires to bring an end to the war without compromising its existence. Zelensky stated that Ukraine wants peace without any concessions or negotiations, adding that his country is exhausted but unwilling…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently completed a successful visit to the United States, which has further solidified his political position. According to a report in the foreign media, US President Donald Trump praised Netanyahu’s open approach during the visit and described Israel’s performance in the Gaza ceasefire agreement as “100%.” However, US officials claim that Netanyahu is deliberately delaying the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. Under the agreement, the exchange of prisoners, provision of aid, and de-escalation of the fronts were to be followed by the installation of a new administration in Gaza and an international security force.…
In a devastating incident, a luxury alpine ski resort, Bar in the Swiss region of Crans-Montana, witnessed a blast that claimed the lives of 40 people and injured over 100. According to Swiss Police Commissioner, the explosion occurred around 1:30 am on Thursday, when people were partying to the tune of ‘New Year’ melodies. The Commissioner stated that the blast left approximately 100 people injured, with several in critical condition. Swiss authorities revealed that some of the victims are foreigners, and the nature of the blast is still unknown. However, the authorities have ruled out the possibility of it being…
