UN Secretary-General António Guterres continues to be gravely alarmed by escalating hostilities in Aleppo, Syria, and mounting reports of civilian casualties, his Spokesperson said on Thursday.
Progress continues to be made towards eliminating remnants of the chemical weapons programme in Syria that was developed under the Assad regime, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday.
At least five civilians have been killed and some 30,000 people displaced following renewed fighting in Aleppo, Syria, prompting calls from the UN for immediate de-escalation and a return to political talks.
Venezuela 7 January 2026 gnada Thu, 01/08/2026 – 03:04 Venezuela Thu, 01/08/2026 – 12:00 7 January 2026 U.S. forces led the seizure of the Bella 1, an oil tanker which the White House characterised as a “Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel” and had been previously sanctioned by the U.S. based on Iran-related authorities.
Iraq 7 January 2026 gnada Thu, 01/08/2026 – 03:04 Iraq Thu, 01/08/2026 – 12:00 7 January 2026 In a readout of a meeting between a senior U.S. diplomat and Iraq’s justice minister, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said that the U.S. would “continue to speak clearly to the urgency in dismantling Iran-backed militias that undermine […]
Tehran 7 January 2026 #1 gnada Thu, 01/08/2026 – 03:05 Tehran Thu, 01/08/2026 – 12:00 7 January 2026 Iran’s judiciary announced the execution of an Iranian national convicted of espionage and collaboration with Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency.
Tehran 7 January 2026 #2 gnada Thu, 01/08/2026 – 03:11 Tehran Thu, 01/08/2026 – 12:00 7 January 2026 Foreign Minister Araghchi warned: “Internal matters in Iran concern no one but the Iranian people. Any foreign attempts to interfere are unacceptable… and no outside power has the right to dictate our internal affairs”. He added: “Now […]
Tehran 6 January 2026 #1 gnada Wed, 01/07/2026 – 04:52 Tehran Wed, 01/07/2026 – 12:00 6 January 2026 The Defence Council warned: “Any act of aggression against national interests, interference in domestic affairs or action against Iran’s stability will be met with a proportionate, targeted, and decisive reaction. Within the framework of legitimate defence, the […]
Washington 7 January 2026 #1 gnada Thu, 01/08/2026 – 03:00 Washington Thu, 01/08/2026 – 12:00 7 January 2026 U.S. forces led the seizure of the Bella 1, an oil tanker which the White House characterised as a “Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel” and had been previously sanctioned by the U.S. based on Iran-related authorities.
Lebanon 6 January 2026 #1 gnada Wed, 01/07/2026 – 04:50 Lebanon Wed, 01/07/2026 – 12:00 6 January 2026 Israel’s military targeted Hizbollah operatives in southern Lebanon. President Aoun same day said: “Israel’s continued attacks aim to thwart all efforts made locally, regionally and internationally to stop the ongoing Israeli escalation, despite the response shown by […]
