Wednesday, 7 January , 2026
Israel continues its military incursion into southern Syria 07 Jan 2026

Israel continues its military incursion into southern Syria

Israeli forces have once again entered the Quneitra governorate in southern Syria, in a further breach of the sovereignty of the crisis-hit Arab country.

Preferential Currency Was Anti-Production 07 Jan 2026

Preferential Currency Was Anti-Production

TEHRAN - The Minister of Agriculture Jihad said that the preferential exchange rate policy was anti-production, adding that with a change in approach, subsidies in this sector will now be delivered directly to the people.

Why Washington Still Cannot Ignore Venezuela 07 Jan 2026

Why Washington Still Cannot Ignore Venezuela

Senior Oil and Energy Analyst In the official narrative of U.S. foreign policy, Washington’s close monitoring of tanker movements off the Venezuelan coast is typically justified by concerns over drug trafficking, organized crime, and broader security threats. Yet a closer look at the structure of the global energy market—and, more importantly, the technical realities of the U.S. refining system—reveals that these explanations tell only part of the story. Oil, and specifically heavy crude, remains a less visible but decisive variable in this equation.

Iran marks anniversary of legendary wrestler Gholamreza Takhti’s passing 06 Jan 2026

Iran marks anniversary of legendary wrestler Gholamreza Takhti’s passing

A ceremony will be held to mark the 58th anniversary of the passing of Gholamreza Takhti, the legendary Iranian wrestling champion and enduring symbol of sportsmanship and morality, in Rey County, where he is laid to rest, on Wednesday, January 7.

Brazilians protest against US attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro 06 Jan 2026

Brazilians protest against US attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro

Hundreds of Brazilians gathered in Rio de Janeiro, condemning Washington’s actions against Venezuela and the kidnapping of the country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife.

President Criticizes Hypocrisy of Western Powers, Calls for Strategic Domestic Planning 06 Jan 2026

President Criticizes Hypocrisy of Western Powers, Calls for Strategic Domestic Planning

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized what he described as the dual and deceptive policies of the United States and other Western powers, accusing them of obstructing Iran’s development while portraying themselves as defenders of human rights.

Fire breaks out at major dairy plant in northern Iran 06 Jan 2026

Fire breaks out at major dairy plant in northern Iran

A fire broke out at the Kalleh dairy production complex in the city of Amol in northern Iran, disrupting operations and sending a thick column of smoke over the city.

Rail Freight Transport Rises 12% in Eight Months, Boosting Exports to Afghanistan 06 Jan 2026

Rail Freight Transport Rises 12% in Eight Months, Boosting Exports to Afghanistan

TEHRAN - The Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) announced a 12 percent increase in rail-based freight transport during the first eight months of the current Iranian year, highlighting the growing role of rail transport in expanding exports, particularly to Afghanistan.

Appeasement Encourages the Enemy, Does Not Ensure Security 05 Jan 2026

Appeasement Encourages the Enemy, Does Not Ensure Security

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that appeasement, hesitation, and retreat in the face of the enemy neither create security nor deter aggression; instead, they embolden adversaries to increase pressure and attacks.

Hosseinnezhad among Continent’s Rising Stars: AFC 05 Jan 2026

Hosseinnezhad among Continent’s Rising Stars: AFC

With just two days remaining until the seventh edition of AFC U-23 Asian Cup kicks off, squads featuring the continent’s rising stars have been revealed and the-AFC.com highlights one player per team to look out for.