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January 1, 2026

From Sudan to Yemen and Gaza, Middle East wars top the list of conflicts to watch in 2026, report says

Middle East Eye

Owner: Jamal Awn Jamal Bessasso

Middle East Eye

Owned By	Jamal Awn Jamal Bessasso through M.E.E. ltd
Year Founded	2014
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Domain Registration Year	2013
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
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January 1, 2026

Iran Braces For More Protests As Death Toll, Arrests Rise

Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty

Owner: American Government

Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty

Neutral

Owned By	American Government through the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)
Year Founded	1949
Website	www.rferl.org
Domain Registration Year	1992
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Czech Republic, Prague
Owner Country	United States

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January 1, 2026

Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining in Rare Economic Shift

BeInCrypto

Owner: Alena Afanaseva

BeInCrypto

Center-left

Owned By	Alena Afanaseva (CEO & Founder) through BeIn News Academy Ltd.
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://beincrypto.com/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	Russia

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January 1, 2026

Iran’s Protests Expose Deeper Fragility as Leaders Struggle to Contain Crisis

The Cipher Brief

Owner: Suzanne Kelly

The Cipher Brief

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Owned By	Suzanne Kelly
Year Founded	2015
Website	www.thecipherbrief.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Georgia, Marietta
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January 1, 2026

Iran Regime Kills Protesters as Unrest and Calls for Regime Change Spread Nationwide

The Gateway Pundit

Owner: Jim Hoft

The Gateway Pundit

Right-wing

Owned By	Jim Hoft through TGP Communications LLC
Year Founded	2004
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Jensen Beach
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Iran Sends Letter to Grossi Regarding Recent US Threats

Yemen News Agency SABA

Owner: Yemeni Government

Yemen News Agency SABA

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Yemeni Government
Year Founded	1999
Website	https://www.saba.ye/en
Domain Registration Year	2015
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Publication Location	Yemen, Sana'a
Owner Country	Yemen

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January 2, 2026

Oil Steadies With OPEC+, Venezuela in Focus at Start of New Year

Financial Post

Owner: Anthony Melchiorre

Financial Post

Center-right

Owned By	Anthony Melchiorre through Chatham Asset Management. & Postmedia Network Canada Corp.
Year Founded	1907
Website	financialpost.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Canada, Toronto
Owner Country	United States

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January 1, 2026

Israeli weightlifter adapts to life at Christian school in Olathe

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle - Missouri

Owner: Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle - Kansas

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Owned By	Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City (Sam Kricsfeld Editor)
Year Founded	1920
Website	www.kcjc.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Kansas, Overland Park
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Iran Grinds To A Halt As Several Killed & Wounded, Including IRGC Member, Amid Raging Protests

Zero Hedge

Owner: Ivandjiiski Family

Zero Hedge

Right-wing

Owned By	Ivandjiiski Family through ABC Media Ltd
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.zerohedge.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Washington, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	Bulgaria

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Iran kickstarts New Year with chaotic bloodbath, as protesters storm cities chanting regime change slogans amid hail of bullets

United News of India

Owner: Rajender Parshad Gupta, Ravindra Kumar & Amit Gupta

United News of India

Indeterminate

Owned By	Rajender Parshad Gupta, Ravindra Kumar & Amit Gupta through The Statesman LTD
Year Founded	1959
Website	www.uniindia.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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January 1, 2026

Turkmenistan legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchange

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Middle East 2026: Ceasefires hold, power questions persist across a volatile region

Shafaq News

Owner: Non-transparent

Shafaq News

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Owned By	Non-transparent
Year Founded	1974
Website	shafaq.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Iraq, Baghdad
Owner Country	Iraq

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Iran starts 2026 facing protests, inflation and sanctions

Deutsche Welle

Owner: German Government

Deutsche Welle

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	German Government
Year Founded	1953
Website	dw.com
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Germany, Bonn
Owner Country	Germany

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January 1, 2026

Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges in Surprise Policy Shift

Wall Street Pit

Owner: Non-transparent

Wall Street Pit

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Year Founded	2007
Website	https://wallstreetpit.com/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Washington, Bellevue

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January 1, 2026

6 dead as Iran grapples with economic downturn protests

Daily Sabah

Owner: Zeki Yeşildağ

Daily Sabah

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Owned By	Zeki Yeşildağ
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://www.dailysabah.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Turkey, Istanbul
Owner Country	Turkey

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January 1, 2026

Who Is Leading the Revolt Against Iran’s Crumbling Regime?

Media Line

Owner: Felice Friedson

Media Line

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Owned By	Felice Friedson
Year Founded	2000
Website	www.themedialine.org
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Owner Country	United States

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January 1, 2026

Mixed fortunes for energy sector

The Express Tribune

Owner: Lakhani Family

The Express Tribune

Indeterminate

Owned By	Lakhani Family through Express Media Group
Year Founded	2010
Website	tribune.com.pk
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Pakistan, Karachi
Owner Country	Pakistan

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January 1, 2026

Myanmar, China, India, Thailand, Russia, ME nations cooperate to boost natural gas production

Global New Light Of Myanmar

Owner: Myanmar Government

Global New Light of Myanmar

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Myanmar Government
Year Founded	1964
Website	https://www.gnlm.com.mm/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Myanmar, Yangon
Owner Country	Myanmar

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January 1, 2026

The Media Line: Who Is Leading the Revolt Against Iran’s Crumbling Regime?

Regional Media News - Iowa

Owner: Fletcher M. Ford - President & CEO

Regional Media News - Iowa

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January 2, 2026

Aden Airport Halts Operations Amid Saudi Arabia UAE Crisis

Mezha

Owner: Terentyev Petro Alexandrovich

Mezha

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Owned By	Terentyev Petro Alexandrovich through Mezha Net LLC
Year Founded	2023
Website	mezha.net/eng
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ukraine, Kyiv
Owner Country	Ukraine

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