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Syria's leader: It may take four years to organize elections
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Syria's leader: It may take four years to organize elections

The Islamist movement Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, HTS, is to be dissolved, says Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in an interview. But it may take four years to organize elections in the country, according to him
First Aid Delivery to War-Torn Khartoum
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First Aid Delivery to War-Torn Khartoum

For the first time in 20 months, relief supplies reach civilians south of Khartoum in war-torn Sudan. 200,000 children and families are now estimated to receive acute aid
UN Establishes Peacekeeping Force Against al-Shabaab in Somalia
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UN Establishes Peacekeeping Force Against al-Shabaab in Somalia

Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount
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Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount

Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the politically sensitive Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Thursday morning, reports Israeli media.
New phase on the West Bank: Palestinians against Palestinians
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New phase on the West Bank: Palestinians against Palestinians

In the shadow of the Gaza War and Israeli raids on the West Bank, another confrontation is underway: Palestinian Authority forces clashing with Palestinian militiamen. Several people have been killed in the battles, described as the worst in several years
The Alarm: The World's Largest Humanitarian Disaster Worsens
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The Alarm: The World's Largest Humanitarian Disaster Worsens

The famine has already affected five areas – and millions of people – in Sudan. Now, a new report points out additional risk areas where life-threatening famine risks affecting the population within six months
Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN
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Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' Chief Legal Officer Elinor Hammarskjöld has been appointed as Under-Secretary-General and Chief Legal Officer in the UN.
Difficult winter awaits in Gaza – aid is being stopped
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Difficult winter awaits in Gaza – aid is being stopped

A harsh winter is awaiting in Gaza. There is a shortage of warm clothing and blankets, at the same time as much of the aid is not allowed into the strip
"Dark Night Hunt for Syria's Missing"
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"Dark Night Hunt for Syria's Missing"

In prisons and morgues, Syrians desperately search for husbands, brothers, and sons. Nameless bodies bear witness to the regime's brutality
Almost 5,000 arrested for child marriage in India
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Almost 5,000 arrested for child marriage in India

Nearly 5,000 people have been arrested in the state of Assam in northeastern India, suspected of involvement in illegal child marriages. In the latest police raid, over 400 people were arrested
High-ranking US diplomats have met with HTS leader
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High-ranking US diplomats have met with HTS leader

High American diplomats visit Syria for the first time since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted at the beginning of December. There, they have met the HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa – and now announce that the reward for his capture is being scrapped
Soldier Sources: Indiscriminate Killing in Gaza
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Soldier Sources: Indiscriminate Killing in Gaza

Anonymous Israeli soldiers sound the alarm about indiscriminate killing of civilians on the ground in central Gaza, in an investigation by the newspaper Haaretz. They say that soldiers compete in shootings – and that the dead are stamped as terrorists afterwards
High-ranking US diplomats meet HTS leader
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High-ranking US diplomats meet HTS leader

High American diplomats visit Syria for the first time since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted at the beginning of December. There, they have met the HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa – and now announce that the reward for his capture is being scrapped
This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"
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This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"

Syria's new ruler has roots in IS and al-Qaida, and is terrorist-stamped. But their seven-year rule in the province of Idlib has not been so harsh
The UN wants free and fair elections in Syria
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The UN wants free and fair elections in Syria

The UN Security Council demands that an "inclusive and Syrian-led" political process be implemented in the country, following the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad. The UN envoy Geir Pedersen urges the country to hold free and fair elections
HTS in Syria wants to disband its armed wing
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HTS in Syria wants to disband its armed wing

The military leader of the rebel group HTS, which has taken power in Syria, wants to disband its armed branch and incorporate it into the country's army.
Congo accuses Apple of buying "blood minerals"
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Congo accuses Apple of buying "blood minerals"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a complaint about illegal mining against tech giant Apple to courts in Europe.
UN: Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians Believed to Return
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UN: Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians Believed to Return

One million Syrians may return home during the first half of 2025, after President Bashar al-Assad's regime has collapsed, according to the UN.
"Dark Night Hunt for Syria's Disappeared"
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"Dark Night Hunt for Syria's Disappeared"

In prisons and morgues, Syrians desperately search for husbands, brothers, and sons. Nameless bodies bear witness to the regime's brutality
Local Activists: Deadly Drone Attack in Sudan
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Local Activists: Deadly Drone Attack in Sudan

Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in a drone attack in the Darfur region of Sudan on Saturday, according to local activists.
Israel wants to increase settlements in occupied Golan
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Israel wants to increase settlements in occupied Golan

Israel's government has given the green light to expand the Israeli settlements on the occupied Golan Heights, which according to international law belong to Syria, several media outlets report.
Tons of medical equipment to be flown to Syria
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Tons of medical equipment to be flown to Syria

50 tons of medical equipment will be flown to Syria via Turkey, announces the EU Commission.
Ukraine allegedly helped rebels in Syria
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Ukraine allegedly helped rebels in Syria

Ukraine helped the rebels in Syria with drones and training before they took power and overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, several media outlets write. We have collaborated with Ukrainian special forces, says a Syrian rebel to SR Ekot
Multiple UN Teachers in Gaza Identified as Militiamen
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Multiple UN Teachers in Gaza Identified as Militiamen

Some teachers who have worked for UN schools in Gaza are identified as active Hamas members and militiamen, in documents that Israel presents.
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