January 1, 2026
Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Jan. 1
Indeterminate
The Malaysian Star
Owner: AMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysian Chinese Association
January 1, 2026
128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, Middle East worst affected due to conflicts: IFJ
Neutral
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
Owner: The Tribune Trust
January 1, 2026
Middle East Demographics Diverge: Gulf Growth Amid Conflict Declines in 2026
Indeterminate
Media Line
Owner: Felice Friedson
January 1, 2026
Archbishop hopes 2026 is a year of peace for Ukraine and the Middle East
Neutral
Times of Malta
Owner: The Strickland Foundation
January 1, 2026
Iran Braces For More Protests As Death Toll, Arrests Rise
Neutral
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
Owner: American Government
January 1, 2026
Israeli forces kill Palestinian child as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
Pro-Government
Al Jazeera
Owner: Qatari Government
January 2, 2026
Iran protests| At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
Center-left
The Indian Express
Owner: Goenka Family
January 1, 2026
Iran protests spread over ailing economy, at least 6 reported dead
Neutral
Global News
Owner: Shaw Family
January 1, 2026
Iran Regime Kills Protesters as Unrest and Calls for Regime Change Spread Nationwide
Right-wing
The Gateway Pundit
Owner: Jim Hoft
January 1, 2026
Iran on edge as several killed in protests against Ayatollah over ailing economy
Neutral
India Today
Owner: Purie Family
January 1, 2026
Iran protests turn deadly after clashes with police
Neutral
CNN
Owner: Warner Bros. Discovery
Israel Kills Palestinians in Gaza City in Latest Violations of October 10 Ceasefire
Left-wing
Democracy Now!
Owner: Amy Goodman
Iraqi Presidency denies claims of 60K+ monthly pension for president
Indeterminate
Shafaq News
Owner: Non-transparent
January 1, 2026
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Supports Pro-Democracy Movement
Indeterminate
Middle East 24
Owner: The Intermarium Foundation
Israel uses AI propaganda to fuel protests in Iran
Indeterminate
Al Bawaba
Owner: Hani Jabsheh & Abdel Rehim Ali
January 1, 2026
Iran Protests Intensify: At Least 6 Killed As Economic Anger Spreads Nationwide
Center-right
Times Now
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
January 1, 2026
Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining in Rare Economic Shift
Center-left
BeInCrypto
Owner: Alena Afanaseva
January 1, 2026
Israel Defends Move to Restrict NGOs in Gaza Amid Concerns of Hamas Exploitation
Center-right
Algemeiner Journal
Owner: Jewish Continuity Foundation
January 1, 2026
Israel lets Gaza merchants import ‘dual use’ items banned to aid groups — report
Right-wing
The Times of Israel
Owner: David Horovitz & Seth Klarman
January 1, 2026
Türkiye Steps Up Diplomatic Talks on Ukraine Conflict
Indeterminate
Caspian Post
Owner: Non-transparent