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Civilians flee Kurdish-held region in northern Syria ahead of army deadline

Civilians fled a Kurdish-held region of northern Syria on Friday before a deadline set by the army, which seeks to expand its control over the area after driving Kurdish forces from Aleppo. The govern...

4dFrance 24Politics

Russia strikes 6 Ukrainian regions, killing at least 2

Dozens of people were wounded and at least two were killed in overnight Russian air attacks on Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president. The attack comes as US and Ukrainian officials are set to ...

3dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Syrian army enters northern towns after Kurdish fighters withdraw

Syrian government forces entered two northern towns Saturday morning after the command of Kurdish-led fighters said it would evacuate the area in an apparent move to avoid conflict. Two soldiers were ...

3dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Is India fuelling an arms race in Asia or closing a deterrence gap?

In 2025, India approved a number of major defence packages, together worth US$30 billion. Such rapid procurement approvals are relatively rare by Indian standards. However, what they signal to the reg...

Jan 13South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Security and ethnic dimensions of Iran crisis spark warnings across the region

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman have led efforts to talk President Donald Trump out of a US attack on Iran, according to news reports. Turkey is also concerned about a collapse of central authority in Ir...

5dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Doha hosts maritime defence exhibition amid rising regional tensions

DIMDEX 2026 opens in Qatari capital, bringing together industry leaders and military officials....

19hAl JazeeraPoliticsImpact

Syrian government seizes key areas from Kurdish forces

Advance in northern Syria marks dramatic escalation of clashes between government and militia...

2dFinancial TimesPolitics

The President of Bulgaria resigns, seeks to become Prime minister

The emergence of a new political party led by the former president Rumen Radev could significantly reshape not only Bulgaria’s domestic affairs but also its foreign policy....

1dEuronewsPolitics

France imposes entry ban on 10 British far-right activists over anti-migrant activities

A social media account called "Raise the Colours Operation France" late last year posted videos of far-right activists on France's northern coastline....

Jan 14EuronewsPoliticsImpact

Voting begins in Uganda’s presidential election during internet shutdown

Uganda’s presidential election was plagued by widespread delays Thursday in addition to a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticized as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the presi...

5dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy in Cyprus as EU presidency begins

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Nicosia, while Ukrainian and US negotiators remain in Paris, looking to iron out more details of Tuesday's "robust" security guarantees agreement. Meanwhile, the fighting con...

Jan 7Deutsche WellePolitics

Syria announces new ceasefire deal with Kurdish-led SDF

The deal follows advances by the Syrian military into northern and eastern areas previously under the control of Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF. DW has the latest....

2dDeutsche WellePolitics

Syria strikes new ceasefire deal with SDF — state media

The deal follows advances by the Syrian military into northern and eastern areas previously under the control of Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF. DW has the latest....

2dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Japan’s long game: Investment and resilience in an uncertain world

One of the main themes of this year’s World Economic Forum is how industries, regions and countries prepare for disruption, from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to climate-related risks...

13hEuronewseconomicsImpact

Treasuries could be Europe’s best defence for Greenland

The region’s vast holdings of US government debt give it leverage with the Trump administration...

1dFinancial TimesPoliticsImpact

Arab governments believe US-Iran tension ‘de-escalated’

Moves of US military personnel and aircraft carrier keep region on edge...

6dFinancial TimesPolitics

US evacuates personnel from Qatar military base as Trump threatens Iran

Move comes amid growing concern American action against Tehran could destabilise region...

6dFinancial TimesPoliticsImpact

Qatar confirms personnel movement out of key US air base as a precaution amid regional tensions

Qatar has confirmed “the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base” due to current regional tensions, after reports that the US military is evacuating a part of its key base as Washington ...

6dEuronewsPolitics

Residents left without power as Russia targets Ukraine's energy grid

Russia targeted energy infrastructure in Odesa region overnight on Sunday, according to Ukraine’s Emergency Service. A fire broke out and was promptly extinguished. At least six people were wounded in...

2dFrance 24world_newsImpact

What's driving the changing face of Arctic geopolitics?

Donald Trump has renewed global focus on Greenland and the Arctic. Who controls this polar region, and why are power, security and resources at stake?...

5dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact
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