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Syrian government forces have moved to reassert control over areas of Aleppo governorate previously held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), following an agreed withdrawal. The Syrian Arab Army entered Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, after SDF commander Mazloum Abdi confirmed redeployment east of the Euphrates under the March 10 integration framework. Key developments…
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Greece plans to further extend its territorial waters, potentially including areas of the Aegean Sea, despite long-standing objections from Türkiye, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis told parliament on Friday (16 January). Athens and Ankara, both NATO allies, remain divided over maritime boundaries in the Aegean, a region with strategic and energy significance. Greece has previously expanded…
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The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters entered into force on Saturday (17 January), marking a milestone for global ocean governance after nearly 20 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond…
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US President Donald Trump has said he may impose tariffs on countries that do not support the United States’ claim to control Greenland, escalating pressure on allies as diplomatic efforts continue in Europe. “I may do that for Greenland, too,” Trump said. “I may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with…
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The UK Royal Navy said its first full-sized autonomous helicopter has completed a successful maiden flight, marking a step forward in maritime surveillance as North Atlantic security pressures intensify. The aircraft, Proteus, was developed under a £60 million programme and is intended to support the defence of the UK and NATO allies against evolving undersea…
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Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s late shah, said he is confident the Islamic Republic will collapse amid nationwide protests, urging international support for a transition to secular democracy. At a Washington press conference, Pahlavi—in exile since Iran’s 1979 revolution—said he would return to Iran. His name has been chanted at recent demonstrations, which authorities have…
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Colombia has launched a $1.68bn anti-drone shield aimed at countering attacks by unmanned aerial systems used by armed groups, according to Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez. Speaking in a video statement, Sanchez said the programme represents a major step in national security and defence planning. The government has approved $271.1m for the first phase, with consultations…
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The United States warned that ‘all options are on the table’ as Washington and Tehran clashed at an emergency UN Security Council session on protests in Iran. Speaking to the council, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump was prepared to act to halt the killings, while signalling possible de-escalation as…
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Tens of thousands of Cubans rallied on Friday (16 January) outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana, protesting the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela and calling for the release of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. The government-organised demonstration followed a U.S. raid in Caracas on 3 January aimed at detaining Maduro to face drug…
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President Rumen Radev has confirmed that Bulgaria will head to a snap election after all major parties declined mandates to form a government, extending the country’s prolonged political deadlock. Radev on Friday (16 January) offered the final mandate to the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms, which refused—marking the third rejection this week. With no bloc…
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