January, 2026

• 14 January

  Egypt rejects what it calls a “fantastic” Emirati offer

  

  Egypt’s Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport, a state-owned firm, announced its firm rejection of any offer aimed at selling its stake in Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (ACCHC). The Egyptian company’s decision came after Black Caspian Logistics Holding Limited, a UAE logistics services provider and a subsidiary …

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• 14 January

  Aleppo is free of SDF fighters

  

  The last batch of fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) left Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood aboard buses headed to eastern Syria. Enab Baladi’s correspondent in Aleppo confirmed that the final group departed at around 2:30 a.m., Syria time. The correspondent added that the convoys reached Deir Hafir (eastern Aleppo …

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• 14 January

  Don’t impose another Persian dictator on a multinational Iran – opinion

  

  Reza Pahlavi is not a unifying figure, but remains a symbol of exclusion. A spent force, he is irrelevant to Iran’s future and unqualified to lead. As Iran edges closer to possible collapse amid renewed nationwide protests – particularly in Awdanan, Malekshahi (Ilam), Kirmashan, and Luristan in Eastern Kurdistan – …

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• 14 January

  «Quoi de plus simple que le temps ?»

  Comment le monde changera-t-il après l’invasion américaine du Venezuela ? Des conséquences de l’opération des États-Unis contre la République bolivarienne. «Et au matin, ils se sont réveillés»Cet article aurait pu contenir des prévisions pour l’Asie en 2026, mais il n’y en aura pas. Ou plus précisément, presque pas – pour …

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• 14 January

  How Israeli settlements threaten Palestine’s Christian heritage

  

  As illegal Israeli settlements seize more land and violent settler attacks escalate, Palestine’s Christian community faces a quiet erasure Beit Sahour – Overnight on 19 November 2025, Israeli settlers bulldozed the Ush al-Ghurab hilltop in the Palestinian town of Beit Sahour, just east of Bethlehem. The next morning, Beit Sahour …

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• 14 January

  Trump’s Jihadist ‘Board of Peace’

  

  “Israel is left worse off than when Hamas managed Gaza, given the sheer power of Turkey (which is increasing)…. The deployment of Turkish forces in Gaza and the sale of F-35s to Erdogan are not policy ideas but a method: regional management through personal deals and assurances rather than hard …

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• 14 January

  Going back to Gaza’s broken universities

  

  On 13 November 2025, my family and I were breathlessly awaiting the results of my sister Aya’s high school exams, or tawjihi. We put up some decorations in an apartment we had rented after relocating from Gaza City to Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, in September. We bought sweets, so excited …

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• 14 January

  Gaza as a Linchpin: Six Reasons Why Netanyahu is Prolonging Conflict in the Middle East

  

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has concluded his visit to the United States, returning home after reportedly securing yet another round of political backing from Donald Trump. As with previous encounters, the meeting provided Netanyahu with diplomatic cover and strategic reassurance, reinforcing Israel’s ability to sustain its military posture in …

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• 14 January

  Iran’s Deepening Crisis: Economy, Power, and Protest

  

  As of January 2026, Iran is confronting one of the gravest crises since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A sharp collapse of the national currency, soaring inflation, declining oil revenues, and renewed U.S. sanctions have combined to trigger widespread unrest across dozens of cities and provinces. Protests have escalated rapidly, with …

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• 14 January

  Iran Update, January 10, 2026

  Key Takeaways Intensification of the Iranian Regime’s Crackdown on Protests: The Iranian regime has shifted from labeling protesters as “rioters” to describing them as “terrorists,” which signals that the regime has taken an uncompromising stance toward the ongoing protests. The regime will likely use its characterization of protesters as “terrorists” …

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