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Global Turmoil: Protests, Strikes, and Rescues Unfold

1/11/2026

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In Iran, human rights observers report at least 72 fatalities as protests continue into their second week.
The U.S. military has conducted multiple large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria.
In Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump is working to strengthen U.S. control over the country’s oil revenue.
Rescuers in the Philippines express optimism about locating more survivors after a significant garbage avalanche.

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In Iran, human rights observers report at least 72 fatalities as protests continue into their second week.
The U.S. military has conducted multiple large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria.
In Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump is working to strengthen U.S. control over the country’s oil revenue.
Rescuers in the Philippines express optimism about locating more survivors after a significant garbage avalanche.