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US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdish-held territory

US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdish-held territory **Title: Tensions Rise in Northeastern Syria as Syrian Army Gains Ground** The United States has called for de-escalation in northeastern Syria amid escalating tensions between the Syrian Army and the Kurdish-led Syrian... read more »

US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated le...

US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush

US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush **U.S. Military Eliminates Key Figure Linked to Fatal Attack on American Servicemembers in Syria** A precision airstrike conducted by the United States military in northwestern Syria on Friday resulted in the death of a... read more »

In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Tr...

In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Trump on Greenland

In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Trump on Greenland **Title: U.S. Congressional Delegation Assures Denmark: Greenland Acquisition Not a Priority** Copenhagen, Denmark – A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers has concluded a visit to Denmark, offering assurances that the acquisition of... read more »

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits ...

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power **Title: Diplomatic Pressure and Strategic Calculations Forestall Military Action Against Iran** Washington D.C. – A confluence of factors, including escalating cost projections and concerted diplomatic efforts from regional allies,... read more »

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Russia denies contacts with Taliban

Russia denies contacts with Taliban

Moscow – The Russian foreign ministry Wednesday denied media reports that a diplomat has held talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban movement over the release of a Russian held captive since... read more »

Japan to set up US-style security agency

Japan to set up US-style security agency

Tokyo – A committee under the Japanese lower house Wednesday passed a bill on establishing a US-style National Security Council (NSC) to make... read more »

UN, India push for presidential re-vote in Maldives

UN, India push for presidential re-vote in Maldives

Male – A senior UN official began a two-day mission to the Maldives Wednesday along with Indian diplomats to push for free and fair presidential... read more »

Tajikistan’s Imomali Rakhmon re-elected president

Tajikistan's Imomali Rakhmon re-elected president

Tajikistan’s President Imomali Rakhmon has won a new seven-year term in Wednesday’s election, receiving 83.1 percent of the vote after all ballots... read more »

Israeli settlements are illegitimate, Kerry says

Israeli settlements are illegitimate, Kerry says

US Secretary of State John Kerry has called settlements constructed by the Israeli regime on occupied Palestinian lands “illegitimate”. Kerry made... read more »

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Why Trump wants Greenland and whats standing in his way **Title: Geopolitical Tensions Rise as Greenland Acquisition Proposal Strains US-Danish Relations** The suggestion of a potential... read more »

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In Maduros capture, Russia sees a great-power rival act with impunity **Title: Geopolitical Tensions Rise as U.S. Actions in Venezuela Resonate Globally** The attempted capture of Nicolás... read more »

UN agency rolls out three-year plan to safeguard Ukraines bread basket

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Winter storms upended thousands in Gaza **Gaza Grapples with Lingering Effects of Severe Winter Weather** The Gaza Strip is facing a protracted recovery following a series of severe winter... read more »

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'Disoriented' young man found in woods five days after vanishing from church service **Man Found Safe After Disappearance Following New Year’s Church Service** The family of Eduardo... read more »