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Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria
Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.
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Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa
Naval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers.
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Dissolution of Yemen’s separatists was “only a matter of time”
"The [Southern Transitional Council in Yemen] has now become just too poisonous."
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria face Osimhen and bonus questions ahead of Algeria clash
Nigeria are dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Victor Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal.
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Cameroon vs Morocco 0-2: AFCON 2025 quarterfinal – as it happened
All the updates, including post-match reaction and interviews, following our full text commentary stream.
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“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions
Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.
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Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash
UK PM Keir Starmer's office says move to limit access to paying subscribers 'insulting' to victims and 'not a solution'.
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US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues
Operation comes days after US seized Russian-flagged tanker; US pledges to continue blockade following Maduro abduction.
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Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time
Even economic success may not save Europe’s last socialist government from defeat.
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Nigeria vs Algeria: AFCON 2025 quarterfinal – team news, start and lineups
The tournaments top-performing teams meet in a mouthwatering quarterfinal at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
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Iran cuts internet as protesters plan more rallies
Iranian authorities are enforcing an internet blackout after protests escalated in Tehran.
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Yemen’s southern separatists disband amid Riyadh talks
Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband.
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EU states’ nod on Mercosur trade deal ends 25-year wait
Deal, which comes as Brussels seeks new markets to offset US tariffs, will open free trade with South American group.
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Global health’s defining test
The successes and setbacks of 2025 show why international cooperation matters more than ever.
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Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after ‘cooperation’
US president also says he will meet oil executives at tWhite House on Friday to discuss Venezuela's oil industry.
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US to support Cambodian-Thai ceasefire with $45m aid pledge
The aid is earmarked to help support both countries in border stabilisation efforts.
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Israeli strikes kill Palestinians across Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday, including several children.
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Iran’s Khamenei lashes out as Tehran struggles to quell protests
Supreme leader warns against foreign enemies and reiterates threat that authorities will crack down on the unrest.
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Yemeni southern separatists in Riyadh announce disputed disbanding of STC
The STC, which Saudi Arabia says is backed by the UAE, launched an offensive against Yemeni gov't troops in December.
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Why is Pakistan selling its JF-17 fighter jets to Bangladesh and others?
Islamabad’s defence diplomacy is driving new interest in the JF-17 fighter jet following Pakistan-India clashes.
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