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Syrian-US military delegation targeted by gunfire in Palmyra

Several American soldiers were injured on Saturday after a joint Syrian-US military delegation came under gunfire in the desert area of Palmyra, according to Syrian state media. The incident occurred while members of the U.S. forces and Syrian security services were conducting a joint tour in the region,......

Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Nobel peace prize laureate Ales Bialiatski

Belarus has released 123 prisoners, including human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, following diplomatic discussions between Minsk and Washington, according to human rights organizations and official sources. The release was confirmed by Viasna, the leading Belarusian......

Washington vows response to Rwanda’s alleged breach of DRC peace deal

The United States has warned that it will respond to what it describes as a clear violation by Rwanda of the peace agreement signed with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Washington, raising concerns over renewed instability in central Africa. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that......

Thailand and Cambodia continue fighting despite Trump’s assurances

Thailand announced on Saturday that it would continue its military operations against Cambodia, despite statements from former U.S. president Donald Trump claiming that both Southeast Asian neighbors had agreed to a ceasefire. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that military actions would......

UN warns of renewed tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea

The United Nations expressed deep concern on Friday over a renewed climate of tension between Ethiopia and Eritrea, urging both nations to respect each other’s territorial integrity amid escalating accusations and a deteriorating political atmosphere in the Horn of Africa. The warning comes on......

UK imposes sanctions on Sudan’s rapid support forces commanders

The United Kingdom announced on Friday sanctions against four senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), including their deputy Abdelrahim Hamdane Dagalo. The measures target individuals accused of atrocities committed during Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict between RSF paramilitaries......

Catastrophic flooding forces mass evacuations in Washington state

Washington state is facing one of its most severe flooding events in recent years, with authorities ordering roughly 100,000 residents to evacuate low-lying areas after days of relentless rainfall. The situation escalated mid-week when widespread river overflow prompted Governor Bob Ferguson to declare......

World leaders gather in Turkmenistan, one of the planet’s most secretive nations

Turkmenistan hosted an exceptional gathering of foreign leaders on Friday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. The visit marks the 30th anniversary of the country’s officially recognized doctrine of “permanent......

Trump administration proposes social media screening for tourists

The Trump administration has proposed a controversial measure that would require all foreign tourists entering the United States to provide five years of social media history. This mandate, outlined in a notice to the Federal Register, would apply to visitors from countries that currently do not require......

Turkey and United States renew talks on possible return to F-35 programme

The United States and Turkey have reopened discussions over Ankara’s potential return to the F-35 fighter jet programme, according to remarks made Wednesday by the U.S. ambassador to Turkey. The talks mark the most significant diplomatic engagement on the issue since Washington removed Turkey from......

EU States and lawmakers approve 2040 climate target

European Union negotiators and lawmakers reached an overnight agreement confirming the bloc’s climate goal for 2040, introducing several flexibilities including the use of international carbon credits. Although the deal required discussions between the 27 member states and the European Parliament,......

Military aid to Ukraine drops to its lowest level, says the Kiel Institute

Military support for Ukraine is on track to reach its lowest level since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, the German-based Kiel Institute warned on Wednesday. According to the research center, European contributors — now responsible for most of the assistance — are struggling......

Democrats win Miami mayoral race for the first time in nearly three decades

The Democratic Party has secured the Miami mayor’s office for the first time in 28 years, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of Florida’s financial hub. Eileen Higgins, a long-time county commissioner, won the election with about 60% of the vote, defeating Republican......

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