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Palestinian Media Watchdog Condemns Arrest of Journalist Inas Ikhlawi, Calls for Immediate Release
The Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) has strongly denounced the Israeli forces' detention of journalist Inas Ikhlawi from her home in Idhna, west of Hebron, on January 5, 2026. Labeling it an arbitrary arrest amid a systematic campaign against Palestinian journalists, MADA highlighted violations of press freedom and international law, urging her release alongside other detained media workers.
Read moreIran's Economic Crisis Sparks Protests in Bazaars and Cities, Driven by Plummeting Rial and Soaring Costs
Protests erupted across Iran starting in Tehran's Grand Bazaar in late December 2025, fueled by the Iranian rial's sharp devaluation and rampant inflation. Unlike past movements focused on political reform or women's rights, these demonstrations are rooted in economic desperation among merchants and working classes. The reformist government under President Masoud Pezeshkian has responded with dialogue and policy promises, distinguishing between legitimate protesters and "rioters," amid accusations of foreign interference.
Read moreUS Seizes Control of Venezuelan Oil Sales 'Indefinitely' Amid Maduro Ouster Fallout
Following the dramatic US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, the Trump administration has announced it will control Venezuela's oil exports indefinitely, with proceeds held in US accounts. This move raises urgent questions about revenue sharing with Caracas, potential economic hardship for Venezuelans reliant on oil-funded social programs, and the long-term revival of the country's struggling oil sector.
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