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iran news Iran death toll climbs as Trump weighs intervention, Israel briefs on regime risks
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Iran unrest death toll nears 2,600 as Trump signals possible US intervention

The protests erupted on December 28 over soaring inflation and have since grown into one of the most serious challenges to Iran’s clerical leadership since the 1979 Islamic Revolution

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly issued sharp warnings to Iran’s leadership, threatening intervention if authorities continue to kill demonstrators.
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

Iran protest crackdown: At least 538 left dead as Tehran warns US, Israel against intervention

Iranian officials have taken an increasingly hard line. The country’s attorney general warned that those caught protesting — or even assisting demonstrators — could be charged with being an “enemy of God”, a crime under Iranian law that carries the death penalty. In

The statement came amid mounting unrest across Iran and a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of both a violent domestic crackdown and a broader regional confrontation. 
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

‘Ready to help’: Trump backs Iranian protesters as Khamenei defies US, death toll mounts

The unrest, now entering its third week, erupted on December 28, 2025, triggered by the collapse of the national currency and worsening economic hardship. Iran’s leadership signalled an imminent nationwide crackdown on January 9, as the reported death toll from the protests rose to at least 50. 

The appeal came as Iran’s leadership openly defied Trump’s public pledge to support peaceful demonstrators, even as the reported death toll from the unrest climbed to at least 50. 
Updated : Jan 9, 2026

‘Prepare to intervene’: Former Shah of Iran pleads Trump amid Khamenei's threat to protesters

The protests began on December 28 over worsening economic conditions but have since evolved into the most serious challenge to Iran’s leadership in several years. Demonstrators have openly voiced support for the former shah once a taboo punishable by death.

Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, struck an even more ominous note, vowing that punishment for protesters would be “decisive, maximum and without any legal leniency”.
Updated : Jan 9, 2026

‘Maximum punishment’: Iran warns protesters as toll rises, Khamenei says Trump ‘will also fall’

Despite the government cutting off internet access and international telephone services, activists circulated short online videos purportedly showing protesters chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic around bonfires, with debris strewn across streets in Tehran and other cities.

US President Donald Trump
Updated : Jan 9, 2026

'US to start hitting drug cartels': Days after Maduro's capture, Trump says US to conduct land strikes in Mexico

His comment comes days after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife last weekend by the US forces, months after mounting military and economic pressure on the Leftist leader. 

Accessibility for people with disabilities and compliance with national building codes for zoning and construction are also part of the regulations.
Updated : Jan 5, 2026

‘Safety, cleanliness, accessibility’: Saudi Arabia introduces first-ever beach rules to boost coastal tourism

Under the new requirements, beach operators must follow defined safety protocols, including the presence of lifeguards and emergency response plans. 

Saudi Arabia plans alcohol stores for non-Muslims as it aims to expand its tourism
Updated : Nov 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia to open more alcohol stores as 73-year-old laws ease for non-Muslims

The expansion follows the opening in 2023 of a discreet store in Riyadh serving non-Muslim diplomats, which was the first such outlet in the country since a ban was introduced 73 years ago.

Dr. Habib Al Mulla, founder of Habib Al Mulla and Partners
Updated : Nov 22, 2025

UAE’s Habib Al Mulla and Partners launches India consultancy, aims to strengthen ties between New Delhi and Dubai

UAE-based Habib Al Mulla and Partners has formalised its India-focused consultancy presence in New Delhi, targeting corporate clients seeking guidance on cross-border transactions and dispute resolution between India and the UAE. The move coincides with evolving legal and commercial cooperation, and is expected to support Indian businesses by facilitating compliance and providing access to international law expertise.

The Riyadh meeting aimed to establish the foundations for a comprehensive and actionable work programme dedicated to managing the creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Updated : Oct 28, 2025

'A masquerade': Kanwal Sibal as Saudi Arabia hosts meeting to advance two-state solution for Palestine

His take came after Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting in Riyadh on Sunday to discuss the implementation of a two-state solution for Palestine, with officials from various countries and international organisations present.

Saudi Arabia’s migrant workers, numbering around 13.4 million or 42% of the population, largely work in construction, domestic service, agriculture, and other low-wage sectors.
Updated : Oct 22, 2025

Kafala system explained: Saudi Arabia’s historic move to end a 70-year labour framework

Announced in June 2025, the reform marks one of the kingdom’s most significant social and economic shifts, directly benefiting nearly 13 million foreign workers, mostly from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and the Philippines.

Many residents remain wary about whether this ceasefire will lead to a lasting peace or if it is merely a temporary halt in hostilities.
Updated : Oct 9, 2025

Gaza conflict: Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement, hostage exchange

US President Donald Trump announced the breakthrough via his Truth Social platform, declaring that all hostages held in Gaza would be released soon, while Israel would withdraw its troops to a mutually agreed-upon line.

According to the UN-backed Gaza Health Ministry, Israel’s campaign has killed at least 67,183 people.
Updated : Oct 9, 2025

'Blessed are the peacemakers': Trump says Hamas to free all hostages in Gaza breakthrough

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it “a great day for Israel,” adding: “Tomorrow I will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all our dear hostages home.”

What distinguishes the proposal, he said, is its dual focus on security and peace.
Updated : Sep 30, 2025

'Offers a genuine path to peace': Top security expert backs Trump's Gaza peace plan

Spencer, who also serves as the Chief of War Studies at the Madison Policy Forum, wrote in a long post on X (formerly Twitter) that the plan directly addresses Israel’s stated objectives in its campaign against Hamas — including the immediate release of hostages, the demilitarisation and deradicalization of Gaza, the establishment of a Hamas-free governing structure, and long-term security guarantees for Israel.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu presented Gaza peace plan
Updated : Sep 30, 2025

Ceasefire, buffer zone, and warning to Hamas: Inside Trump's peace plan for Gaza

Israel has accepted the proposal, and several global leaders, including those from India, Canada, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have expressed support.

If Hamas rejects the deal, Trump said reconstruction efforts and aid will proceed only in areas cleared of militant influence. 
Updated : Sep 30, 2025

'Reject this, and we finish the job': Trump’s 20-pt Gaza plan comes with a Netanyahu warning to Hamas

The proposal, which Trump dubbed a path to “eternal peace,” centers on the immediate cessation of hostilities, a staged Israeli withdrawal, and the creation of a new technocratic Palestinian governance structure in Gaza—one that excludes Hamas entirely.

The Saudi-Pakistan pact signals a possible reshaping of alliances in a region long anchored by U.S. security guarantees
Updated : Sep 18, 2025

'Attack on one to be treated as attack on both': Pakistan, Saudi sign defence pact

Sharif traveled to Saudi Arabia at the crown prince’s invitation, underscoring the symbolism of the move. The two leaders embraced after the signing.

Trump says he is very unhappy about Israel's attack on Qatar aiming Hamas leaders
Updated : Sep 10, 2025

‘Very unhappy about every aspect’: Trump after Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani condemned the attack as "state terrorism".

Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the Israeli military specifically mentioned the Qatari capital in their remarks.
Updated : Sep 9, 2025

'Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it': Netanyahu takes full responsibility for Doha attack on Hamas leadership

On Tuesday, Israel claimed “full responsibility” for the strike in Doha, Qatar, that targeted Hamas leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a social media post that the operation was carried out solely by Israel.

Israel media, citing a senior Israeli official, said the attack was aimed at top Hamas leaders including Khalil al-Hayya.
Updated : Sep 9, 2025

Multiple blasts heard in Doha, Israeli media says Hamas leadership on target: Report

Israeli media, quoting a senior official, said the strike was intended to hit top Hamas leaders, including Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya. Smoke was reportedly seen rising over the Katara District, a prominent area in Doha.

The 12-day war ended after the US joined Israel and attacked 3 key Iranian nuclear facilities, following which Iran bombed a US air base in Qatar. 
Updated : Jun 30, 2025

'Make them regret their words, mistakes': Iran's top Shia cleric issues fatwa against Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu

Calling the two world leaders "enemies of God," the cleric urged Muslims across the world to unite and bring down the two leaders for threatening the Iranian leadership.

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