A Saudi royal source told N12 that Trump should pursue limited military strikes against Islamic Regime leaders and officials to alleviate protest repression.

The future of the International Stabilization Force is also in question, as the only major success so far has been the CMCC, the US's coordination center in Kiryat Gat.

The AG announced the settlement with Betar, which is considered to be a far-right Zionist not-for-profit group, on Tuesday.

According to the House referral, CAIR-CA may have improperly used millions in federal funds, provided misleading information to the IRS, and materially supported unlawful conduct.

This follows remarks by a senior Iranian official who told Reuters earlier on Wednesday that Tehran had warned neighbors hosting US troops that it would hit American bases if Washington strikes.

The US issues a warning for citizens to evacuate Iran as protests intensify, with many Iranians seeking refuge in Turkey, crossing the Kapikoy border gate into Van Province.

These threats, according to the BBC, are being taken more seriously after the recent US military operation in Venezuela.

Shahrabad became a national curiosity after Iranian outlets reported that about 40 of the village’s roughly 240 residents were twins, an unusually high proportion.

The Brazilian government released an official statement on Tuesday (Jan. 13) expressing concern about the demonstrations in Iran.

The protests began on December 28 in response to rising living costs in the country. Later, protesters turned against those who have governed Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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In response to the protests, which have now spread across the country, Iranian authorities have used lethal force against the population. According to non-governmental organizations, at least 600 deaths have been recorded.

In the statement, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs laments the deaths and defends the Iranian people’s sovereignty in deciding the course of their country.

“By stressing that it is solely up to the Iranian people to decide, in a sovereign manner, on the future of their country, Brazil urges all actors to engage in peaceful, substantive, and constructive dialogue,” the statement said.

The Brazilian government reports that, so far, there are no Brazilians among the dead or injured. The embassy in Tehran is assisting the Brazilian community in Iran.

Threats

Iranian authorities accuse the US and Israel of fomenting the protests and have threatened to attack US bases.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that peaceful protests are tolerated in the country, but said the recent disturbances are provoked by “foreign terrorists” in an attempt to justify an invasion by the US and Israel.

Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran with military forces. On Monday (12), he announced that he will impose a 25 percent tariff on “any country that does business with the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

If the measure goes ahead, Brazil could be affected. Trump’s announcement has raised concerns about potential impacts on Brazilian trade, especially in agribusiness, the main beneficiary of trade relations with Tehran. The government is awaiting the publication of the US executive order before taking a position.

Brazil maintained trade of almost USD 3 billion with Iran in 2025, even though the country accounted for only 0.84 percent of Brazilian exports.

State television showed a dense crowd of Iranians attend funerals for over 100 security force members in Tehran, who were killed in ongoing mass protests. On the side of the protesters, who are demonstrating against Iran's repressive regime, the death toll is estimated to be in the thousands.

Few days to Ugandas presidential polls on 15 January 2026, the usual buzz of campaigning and civic debate is being overshadowed , not only by the internet shutdown which is making waves , but by the suspension of key human rights and civil society organisations that normally monitor the vote.

Brazilian tourism generated BRL 185 billion in revenue from January to October 2025, setting a new record for the sector. According to the most recent survey by the Federation of Commerce, Goods, Services and Tourism of São Paulo (FecomercioSP), the year was historic for Brazilian tourism and consolidated a trajectory of consecutive growth, especially in revenue.

FecomercioSP data show that revenue in these 10 months of 2025 was the highest since the survey began in 2011. Compared to the same period in 2024, the increase stood at 6.4 percent.

Virtually all segments analyzed showed growth. Passenger air transport stood out, with revenue of BRL 48 billion and a 10.2 percent rise compared to the period from January to October 2024. The food sector also posted solid results, with revenue reaching BRL 28.3 billion, up 6.2 percent over the same period.

The largest percentage growth was recorded in the accommodation sector, which generated BRL 22.6 billion in revenue from January to October. This represents an 11.2 percent growth compared to the same period in 2024.

October 2025 also registered a record, with revenue of BRL 19.4 billion, a growth of 6.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.

The tenth month of the year posted the third-best result in the historical annual series, behind only January, when the sector’s revenue reached BRL 21.2 billion, and July, with BRL 19.7 billion.

In the year-to-date figures, the largest increases in revenue in the sector were recorded in the states of Rio Grande do Sul (13.5%), Amazonas (11.1%), and Bahia (9.6%).