Amid widespread demonstrations across Iran over economic hardship and calls for political change, the government of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has faced mounting global condemnation for its violent repression of protesters, including allegations of forced nudity, torture, sexual abuse, and unexplained medical injections while in custody. Independent rights monitors, activist networks, and leaked testimonies…

Damascus: Offering temporary relief to a country ravaged by more than a decade of civil war, the Syrian government has announced a ceasefire with Kurdish forces. Reports say Damascus has reached an understanding with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which operate mainly in northeastern Syria. The move is expected to halt military operations in…

Another Blow for Kemi Badenoch; Veteran MP Andrew Rosindell Joins Reform UK London:As the steady flow of leaders from the Conservative Party to Reform UK continues, the Tory leadership appears increasingly powerless to stem the tide. In another significant setback for party leader Kemi Badenoch, a senior Conservative MP has now defected to Reform UK….

Tehran: A new confidential report by Iranian medical professionals indicates that at least 16,500 people have been killed and around 330,000 injured during the Iranian government’s violent repression of anti-government protests, far exceeding previously confirmed official counts. The nationwide demonstrations began on December 28, 2025, initially over economic grievances, and rapidly morphed into the most…