January 17, 2026
Iran in flames: will the regime be toppled?
Left-wing
The Week Magazine
Owner:
Future PLC
January 17, 2026
Iranian Women in Exile Share Stories Their Stories of Life Between Two Worlds
Center-left
Marie Claire UK
Owner:
Future PLC
Syria grants citizenship to Kurds, recognizes Kurdish language
Indeterminate
Shafaq News
Owner:
Non-transparent
January 17, 2026
Syria grants citizenship and linguistic rights to Kurds for the first time
Indeterminate
Entrevue
Owner:
Omar Harfouch
Middle Eastern Politics Headlines at 5:23 a.m. GMT
Center-left
Yahoo News
Owner: Apollo Global Management
'Should Have Been South Korea Of Middle East, But...': Reza Pahlavi Slams Khamenei Regime Amid Iran Protests | VIDEO
Neutral
Free Press Journal
Owner: Indian National Press Bombay Pvt. Ltd.
January 16, 2026
Situation in Middle East: Putin holds telephone talks with Netanyahu, Pezeshkian
Gov't Propaganda
TASS
Owner: Russian Government
January 17, 2026
Putin mediates between Iran and Israel amid rising tensions
Center-left
Daily Times
Owner: Taseer Family
Goodbye bureaucracy in Saudi Arabia? New Riyadh digital system could change how cities are built in Middle East
Indeterminate
The Times of India
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
January 16, 2026
Peacekeeping: Lacroix warns of rising threats to ‘blue helmets’ in Middle East
Gov't Institution
UN News
Owner: United Nations
January 17, 2026
Iran enters uneasy calm after deadly anti-regime protests
Public Broadcaster
Deutsche Welle
Owner: German Government
January 17, 2026
Syria Signs Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with Turkish Company
Indeterminate
Nautical Voice
January 16, 2026
Turkey returns opposition mayor and former city planner to prison despite serious health concerns
Left-wing
Stockholm Center for Freedom
Owner: Stockholm Center for Freedom (Non-profit)
January 17, 2026
Iran now looks closer to rupture than reform. Foreign powers will try to seize opportunity
Neutral
The Print
Owner: Shekhar Gupta
January 17, 2026
Iran calm after protests, hard-line cleric calls for executions, threatens Trump
Neutral
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
Owner: The Tribune Trust
January 17, 2026
Iran hails Pakistan UN backing amid tensions
Center-left
Daily Times
Owner: Taseer Family
Syria Moves to Redefine National Identity as Kurds Gain Long-Denied Rights
Neutral
Sri Lanka Guardian
Owner: Nilantha Ilangamuwa
January 17, 2026
Syria's Sharaa grants Kurdish Syrians citizenship, language rights for first time: SANA
Neutral
The Business Standard
Owner: Karim Family
Iran's economics: Explaining the weak rial and rising inflation
Pro-Government
The National News
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
January 17, 2026
Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists
Center-left
The Guardian
Owner: The Scott Trust
January 16, 2026
Israeli defense minister confirms military continues demolishing buildings in Gaza
Gov't Propaganda
TASS
Owner: Russian Government
Iran's regime may not be falling, but it is fading
Pro-Government
Al Majalla
Owner: Saudi Government
January 17, 2026
Syrian Democratic Forces withdraws from east of Aleppo
Pro-Government
Arab News Japan
Owner:
Saudi Government
Syrian president signs decree protecting Kurdish rights
Gov't Propaganda
APA
Owner:
Azerbaijani Government
January 16, 2026
Iran protests subside after deadly crackdown
Pro-Government
The Nation
Owner:
Rameeza Majid Nizami
January 17, 2026
Iran protest movement subsides after crackdown by security forces
Center-left
Dawn
Owner:
Haroon-Saigol Family
Iran’s streets fall silent after mass killings as US warns of consequences
Center-right
Irish Independent
Owner:
Van Puijenbroek & Baert Families, Thomas Leysen
Middle Eastern Politics Headlines at 5:23 a.m. GMT
Center-left
Yahoo News
Owner: Apollo Global Management
'Should Have Been South Korea Of Middle East, But...': Reza Pahlavi Slams Khamenei Regime Amid Iran Protests | VIDEO
Neutral
Free Press Journal
Owner: Indian National Press Bombay Pvt. Ltd.
January 16, 2026
Situation in Middle East: Putin holds telephone talks with Netanyahu, Pezeshkian
Gov't Propaganda
TASS
Owner: Russian Government
January 17, 2026
Putin mediates between Iran and Israel amid rising tensions
Center-left
Daily Times
Owner: Taseer Family
Goodbye bureaucracy in Saudi Arabia? New Riyadh digital system could change how cities are built in Middle East
Indeterminate
The Times of India
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
January 16, 2026
Peacekeeping: Lacroix warns of rising threats to ‘blue helmets’ in Middle East
Gov't Institution
UN News
Owner: United Nations
January 17, 2026
Iran enters uneasy calm after deadly anti-regime protests
Public Broadcaster
Deutsche Welle
Owner: German Government
January 17, 2026
Syria Signs Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with Turkish Company
Indeterminate
Nautical Voice
January 16, 2026
Turkey returns opposition mayor and former city planner to prison despite serious health concerns
Left-wing
Stockholm Center for Freedom
Owner: Stockholm Center for Freedom (Non-profit)
January 17, 2026
Iran now looks closer to rupture than reform. Foreign powers will try to seize opportunity
Neutral
The Print
Owner: Shekhar Gupta
January 17, 2026
Iran calm after protests, hard-line cleric calls for executions, threatens Trump
Neutral
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
Owner: The Tribune Trust
January 17, 2026
Iran hails Pakistan UN backing amid tensions
Center-left
Daily Times
Owner: Taseer Family
Syria Moves to Redefine National Identity as Kurds Gain Long-Denied Rights
Neutral
Sri Lanka Guardian
Owner: Nilantha Ilangamuwa
January 17, 2026
Syria's Sharaa grants Kurdish Syrians citizenship, language rights for first time: SANA
Neutral
The Business Standard
Owner: Karim Family
Iran's economics: Explaining the weak rial and rising inflation
Pro-Government
The National News
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
January 17, 2026
Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists
Center-left
The Guardian
Owner: The Scott Trust
January 16, 2026
Israeli defense minister confirms military continues demolishing buildings in Gaza
Gov't Propaganda
TASS
Owner: Russian Government
Iran's regime may not be falling, but it is fading
Pro-Government
Al Majalla
Owner: Saudi Government
January 17, 2026
Syrian Democratic Forces withdraws from east of Aleppo
Pro-Government
Arab News Japan
Owner: Saudi Government
Syrian president signs decree protecting Kurdish rights
Gov't Propaganda
APA
Owner: Azerbaijani Government
January 16, 2026
Iran protests subside after deadly crackdown
Pro-Government
The Nation
Owner: Rameeza Majid Nizami
January 17, 2026
Iran protest movement subsides after crackdown by security forces
Center-left
Dawn
Owner: Haroon-Saigol Family
Iran’s streets fall silent after mass killings as US warns of consequences
Center-right
Irish Independent
Owner: Van Puijenbroek & Baert Families, Thomas Leysen
January 17, 2026
Iran in flames: will the regime be toppled?
Left-wing
The Week Magazine
Owner: Future PLC
January 17, 2026
Iranian Women in Exile Share Stories Their Stories of Life Between Two Worlds
Center-left
Marie Claire UK
Owner: Future PLC
Syria grants citizenship to Kurds, recognizes Kurdish language
Indeterminate
Shafaq News
Owner: Non-transparent
January 17, 2026
Syria grants citizenship and linguistic rights to Kurds for the first time
Indeterminate
Entrevue
Owner: Omar Harfouch
Video Stories
January 15, 2026
Minister Fajon visits Ensol 360 and Vinakoper as part of a government visit to the Coastal-Karst region
Gov't Institution
Government of Slovenia
Owner: Slovenian Government
January 16, 2026
Saskatchewan Signs Memorandum of Understanding with United Arab Emirates on Nuclear Program
Gov't Institution
Government of Saskatchewan
Owner: Canadian Government
January 15, 2026
Turkey eagerly anticipates implementation of Syria deal
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU top leadership visits Middle East ― NGOs decry Israel’s decision to stop them working in Gaza ― EU reportedly planning to expand migration support to eastern Libya – Tunisia releases several detained aid workers but others rema…
Gov't Institution
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
January 14, 2026
Gulf states urge US to avoid military action against Iran
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 14, 2026
Gulf States Urge US Not to Launch Military Strike on Iran
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2026
Neutral
EIN Presswire
January 15, 2026
Iran Says Open for Diplomacy After Trump Remarks
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran FM warns Trump against repeating past military mistakes
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran Rebuts Execution Allegations
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Turkish foreign minister holds talks with UAE president in Abu Dhabi
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran’s airspace reopens to traffic after temporary closure
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran Shuts Airspace Amid Protests
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran restricts airspace to authorized international flights only
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Minister John Steenhuisen briefs media on national strategy on Foot and mouth disease containment
Gov't Institution
South African Government
Owner: South African Government
January 14, 2026
Israeli Military Conducts New Operation in Quneitra
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
South Africa calls for restraint and dialogue in Iran
Gov't Institution
South African Government
Owner: South African Government
January 14, 2026
Israel faces criticism for recognizing Somaliland
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 14, 2026
Turkey-Iran Parliamentary talks focus on regional stability
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Minister Fajon visits Ensol 360 and Vinakoper as part of a government visit to the Coastal-Karst region
Gov't Institution
Government of Slovenia
Owner: Slovenian Government
January 16, 2026
Saskatchewan Signs Memorandum of Understanding with United Arab Emirates on Nuclear Program
Gov't Institution
Government of Saskatchewan
Owner: Canadian Government
January 15, 2026
Turkey eagerly anticipates implementation of Syria deal
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU top leadership visits Middle East ― NGOs decry Israel’s decision to stop them working in Gaza ― EU reportedly planning to expand migration support to eastern Libya – Tunisia releases several detained aid workers but others rema…
Gov't Institution
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
January 14, 2026
Gulf states urge US to avoid military action against Iran
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 14, 2026
Gulf States Urge US Not to Launch Military Strike on Iran
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Arab America Foundation Launches 20 Under 20 for 2026
Neutral
EIN Presswire
January 15, 2026
Iran Says Open for Diplomacy After Trump Remarks
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran FM warns Trump against repeating past military mistakes
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran Rebuts Execution Allegations
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Turkish foreign minister holds talks with UAE president in Abu Dhabi
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran’s airspace reopens to traffic after temporary closure
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran Shuts Airspace Amid Protests
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Iran restricts airspace to authorized international flights only
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
Minister John Steenhuisen briefs media on national strategy on Foot and mouth disease containment
Gov't Institution
South African Government
Owner: South African Government
January 14, 2026
Israeli Military Conducts New Operation in Quneitra
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 15, 2026
South Africa calls for restraint and dialogue in Iran
Gov't Institution
South African Government
Owner: South African Government
January 14, 2026
Israel faces criticism for recognizing Somaliland
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
January 14, 2026
Turkey-Iran Parliamentary talks focus on regional stability
Indeterminate
MENAFN
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber