The Media Line
Fate of protesting workers arrested by the IRGC still unknown
Approximately 200 workers are being held in IRGC-controlled warehouses, raising serious concerns among labor activists about their condition.
Poll: 65% of Syrians favor US engagement, 59% say peace with Israel is likely
‘We are prepared to move from defense to offense’: Israel signals harder line in Gaza
Afghanistan marks Soviet withdrawal anniversary as Taliban rule draws global scrutiny
Patriarchs’ statement on Christian Zionism lacked pastoral care - opinon
Church leaders’ January 17 message prioritizes jurisdiction and control over empathy, dialogue, and guidance for local believers.
Pakistan’s Gen Z hits a wall of inflation, unemployment, censorship - feature
Young Pakistanis are weighing disengagement or emigration as economic strain and political pressure squeeze opportunity and speech.
Pakistan opposition groups oppose Islamabad’s decision to join President Trump’s Board of Peace
The country’s largest opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said in a statement that it does not accept the Pakistani government’s decision to join the organization.
Denmark refuses to consider its own two-state solution, yet preaches one for Israel - opinion
Denmark has now been handed an extraordinary historical opportunity to move beyond rhetoric. The time has come not merely to advocate a two-state solution abroad, but to model it at home.
Iran security forces shoved wounded protesters into body bags, executed live patients in hospitals
In a shocking revelation, the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center has reported the case of a young, wounded protester who survived by pretending to be dead inside a body bag.
Yemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons, despite Emirati denial
After STC setbacks in the east, Saudi Arabia corrals southern factions into talks while allegations of secret prisons run by UAE forces in Yemen regain attention.
Rafah border crossing to reopen next week with Israeli oversight, advanced screening
Israel plans to oversee the Rafah border reopening next week, using remote monitoring and advanced screening to prevent weapons smuggling while ensuring security for travelers.
After SDF withdrawal, Syrian government takes control of Al-Hol, ISIS family detention camp
Experts believe Al-Hol camp represents one of the most dangerous security challenges in the region, citing repeated killings and cases of enforced disappearance.
High-stakes truce between SDF and Syrian forces: Four days to resolve Hasakah issue - analysis
A statement published by the Syrian presidency said that over the next few days, the SDF is expected to develop a detailed plan for practical integration into Syrian institutions.
China massed fishing fleets in East China Sea in apparent Taiwan blockade test
Ship-tracking data shows that by January 11, about 1,400 Chinese fishing vessels had gathered into a tightly organized rectangular formation stretching roughly 200 miles.