Protests over Iran's soaring living costs have led to clashes between protesters and security forces, resulting in at least two deaths in Lordegan, amid broader unrest across the country calling for political change and economic reform.
Protests in Iran have escalated into violent clashes with security forces, resulting in at least two confirmed deaths, amid widespread economic hardship and political repression, with demonstrators demanding economic justice and regime change.
Clashes between Alawite protesters and counterdemonstrators in Syria's coastal cities have resulted in at least three deaths and dozens of injuries, following a bombing at an Alawite mosque in Homs claimed by a group targeting the sect. The violence reflects ongoing sectarian tensions after the fall of Bashar Assad, with security forces attempting to control the unrest and investigations ongoing.
Thailand and Cambodia have begun four days of negotiations at a border checkpoint to resolve their long-standing and deadly border clashes, which have resulted in over 40 deaths and displaced around a million people. The talks aim to restore stability and cease hostilities, with both sides expressing hope for positive outcomes despite ongoing tensions over territorial disputes and recent fighting. The conflict, rooted in colonial-era border demarcation and territorial disputes, has seen multiple clashes despite previous ceasefires brokered by international mediators.
Clashes in Aleppo between Syrian government forces and the SDF resulted in at least two civilian deaths, with both sides blaming each other. The violence occurred shortly after Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan's visit to Damascus, where he urged the SDF to integrate its weapons into the Syrian army, amid Turkey's threats of military action against the SDF. Both sides have ordered a ceasefire, but tensions remain high.
Clashes between the Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF in Aleppo have resulted in casualties amid ongoing talks to integrate the SDF into Syrian state institutions, with both sides accusing each other of initiating violence, as international and regional actors call for de-escalation and dialogue.
Clashes erupted in Aleppo as Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters engaged amid Turkish officials' visit to Damascus, highlighting tensions over the planned integration of Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian army, with Turkey opposing the move due to its designation of the SDF as a terrorist organization and concerns over regional stability.
Federal agents pepper sprayed a family, including a 1-year-old girl, during clashes in Cicero amid ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Little Village, Chicago, leading to community outrage and political condemnation amid reports of violence and attacks on law enforcement.
The Taliban and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after a week of deadly clashes along their border, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, with both sides committing to reduce hostilities and establish mechanisms for lasting peace, amid ongoing tensions and accusations of harboring armed groups.
Federal agents repeatedly used tear gas and pepper spray against hundreds of protesters outside the Portland ICE facility during a tense demonstration, resulting in arrests and clashes, amid ongoing legal and political tensions.
India sharply criticizes Pakistan for hosting and sponsoring terrorist groups, condemning its role in recent Afghan-Pakistan clashes and reaffirming support for Afghanistan's sovereignty amid ongoing tensions and violence along the border.
Hamas has returned to Gaza's streets to restore order, clashing with armed gangs and executing alleged criminals, amid ongoing tensions with Israel and international calls for disarmament, which Hamas has not fully accepted. The situation remains volatile with concerns over the potential threat to the fragile ceasefire and the influence of armed groups in Gaza.
Hamas has reasserted control in Gaza by returning to the streets and clashing with armed groups, amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions over disarmament and security, with concerns about potential threats to the truce and regional stability.
Violent clashes in Gaza have led to a gruesome public execution of eight men by masked fighters, amid ongoing tensions and security operations following Israel's withdrawal, raising concerns about human rights violations and the stability of the region.
Despite a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, violence continues in Gaza, with Israeli forces killing five Palestinians and clashes threatening the stability of the ceasefire, amid ongoing tensions over troop withdrawals and disarmament.