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Israeli suspension of aid groups 'renders life unbearable,' violates international law: UN experts

Israeli suspension of aid groups 'renders life unbearable,' violates international law: UN experts

'Ban is not an isolated act, but part of a systematic assault on humanitarian operations in occupied Palestinian territory, another step in deliberate dismantling of Gaza’s lifeline,' say experts

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Trump hails 'good news' that Iran won’t execute protesters
15.01.2026

Trump hails 'good news' that Iran won’t execute protesters

After warning Tehran against carrying out death sentence, Trump touts reports that there will be no executions; Iranian authorities had already denied reports of protester facing death penalty

FACTBOX – 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement begins, outlining political, security steps
15.01.2026

FACTBOX – 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement begins, outlining political, security steps

New phase shifts truce toward long-term arrangements, including disarmament, transitional governance and reconstruction

Israel’s Ashkelon opens public shelters amid regional escalation
15.01.2026

Israel’s Ashkelon opens public shelters amid regional escalation

Move comes amid concerns of possible US strike on Iran

Iranian envoy: Trump told Tehran he does not intend to attack but called for restraint
15.01.2026

Iranian envoy: Trump told Tehran he does not intend to attack but called for restraint

Iranian ambassador to Pakistan says he received information indicating that ‘Trump did not want war,’ according to daily Dawn

Iran’s foreign minister urges UN chief, counterparts to condemn ‘foreign interference’ amid unrest
15.01.2026

Iran’s foreign minister urges UN chief, counterparts to condemn ‘foreign interference’ amid unrest

Iran has been rocked by widespread protests over economic conditions in recent weeks