In late December, Iran faced nationwide protests due to economic pressure; foreign interference, particularly from the US, led to unrest escalating into violent riots, with acts of terrorism and arson perpetrated against the nation.

South Africa has declared the Israeli regime’s top envoy persona non grata, ordering him to leave the country within 72 hours.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories, 10:00 GMT on January 29, 2026.

Western sanctions fueled protests in Iran, which were subsequently hijacked by foreign-backed terrorists who killed thousands of civilians, including nurse Marzieh Nabavi-Nia, who was burned alive in her clinic.

Tunisia’s Labor Union is facing growing turmoil after its Secretary-General, Noureddine Taboubi, submitted his resignation.

UNICEF has warned that Lebanese children remain in grave danger of violence, as Israel continues to break its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

The olive harvest season in the occupied West Bank has witnessed the highest number of illegal settler assaults in five years.