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RSF paramilitary group claims forces have seized control of town on Sudan-Chad border
The RSF said in a message published on social media that its forces had seized the town, which had earlier been believed to be held by the Joint Forces aligned with the Sudanese army.
Syria announces major drug bust through coordination with Iraq against Captagon trafficking
'This isn’t a token strike,' analysts say as US prepares for a major confrontation with Iran
Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers
Accredited Muslim preachers may help the West confront radical Islam - opinion
Proposal to accredit Muslim preachers aims to stop radical Islam and promote values that respect Western ideals.
Voices from the Arab press: Davos 2026, Trump's Board of Peace, Saudi Arabia, feminism
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Can US-Iran war be averted as Tehran obfuscates in Oman talks? - analysis
“Iranian officials often say they want negotiations, but when negotiations start, they hesitate,” said Serhan Afacan, head of the Center for Iranian Studies in Ankara.
Reports point to defiance within IRGC after mass killings in Iran
Some Iranian military personnel are dissatisfied with the killing of protesters; a member of the IRGC in Tehran says he has resigned.
From Kassel to the home front: Holocaust survival story guides deputy commander’s service
A grandson of a Holocaust survivor on memory, duty, and why “never again” demands action.
Canada faces questions after closing Holocaust, antisemitism envoy office
The dissolution of Canada's Office of the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism has raised concerns among local Jewish groups.
Pakistan working with regional states to ease US-Iran tensions, PM says
For Pakistan, the stakes are practical as well as political: avoiding a broader conflict near its borders, protecting trade routes and energy flows, and limiting instability.
IMTM 2026 draws bigger crowds as Israel tests the first steps of tourism’s return
At the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026, the change was evident from the outset.There was a steady current of visitors moving between booths, and the exchanges felt purposeful.
Why does Hamas’ mandatory disarmament remain so elusive?
Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, say they will not release billions in rebuilding aid until Hamas disarms and enforceable security guarantees are in place.
US President Trump signs budget with $4 billion for Israel, ban on UNRWA funding
The measure includes provisions restricting US funding to several international institutions. It bars financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees,
