{"id":2284,"date":"2025-11-05T13:02:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elearning.uia.no\/observatory\/?page_id=2284"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:58:10","slug":"war-violent-conflict","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elearning.uia.no\/observatory\/startside\/war-violent-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"War & violent conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Democracies are put to test in how they respond to wars and conflicts. Media needs to build resilient frameworks to report fair and neutrally as war and violent conflict threatens EU and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ukraine and Russia have traded accusations of violating a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire in April 2026, as the conflict continues into its fifth year. The<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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On 7 April 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran shortly before his deadline, brokered through Pakistani mediation. Iran said it<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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On 2 April 2026, fighters from the Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP) attacked a position held by the al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Following the Houthi rebels’ missile attacks on Israel in late March 2026, Yemeni civilians in Sanaa are are increasingly anxious and bracing for a devastating<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHas Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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As the Iran war drives fuel shortages and currency pressure in India, Pakistan has gained outsized diplomatic visibility by positioning itself as a potential mediator<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hundreds of Palestinians rallied across several cities in the occupied West Bank to protest Israel\u2019s newly approved law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIran state media confirms killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after US-Israeli missile strikes\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following a joint US-Israeli military campaign, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” aimed at regime change. Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu heralded the strike as a decisive success, reporting that advanced tracking systems were used to target Khamenei\u2019s compound and several nuclear program leaders. In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone attacks against Israel and US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage across the region. Amidst reports of hundreds of civilian casualties in Iran, the UN Secretary-General has called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent a full-scale regional war. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> March 1, 2026. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPakistan declares ‘open war’ with Afghanistan and launches strikes on Kabul\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Pakistan has launched major airstrikes on Afghan cities, including Kabul, after its defense minister declared a state of “open war” following months of border tension. Islamabad accuses the Taliban of harboring militants, exporting terrorism, and aligning with India, while Kabul denies supporting attacks inside Pakistan. Multiple ceasefire attempts and mediation efforts have failed, and both sides report heavy casualties amid escalating violence and recent suicide bombings. Meanwhile, Pakistan\u2019s crackdown on undocumented migrants has pushed millions many long settled in Pakistan back into Afghanistan, adding to the regional instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: February 27, 2026. Source<\/strong>: euronews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tEthiopia’s Tigray region could be on the brink of war, again\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

The Tshehaye displacement camp in Shire exemplifies the dire humanitarian crisis in Tigray, where approximately 800,000 people remain displaced and face severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. Although the 2022 Pretoria Agreement ended formal high-level conflict, key provisions remain unimplemented, and recent clashes between federal forces and the Tigray Defense Forces signal a potential return to war. Tensions are further exacerbated by the presence of Eritrean troops and the exclusion of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front from upcoming national elections. In regional centers like Mekelle, economic instability and the threat of renewed siege have led to fuel signatures, bank withdrawal limits, and widespread public anxiety. Reegional alliances and border troop movements could soon turn Tigray into the epicenter of a new, larger confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: February 27, 2026. Source<\/strong>: dw.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIsraeli strikes kill five in Gaza as ceasefire faces strain\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis killed at least five people on Thursday, according to Palestinian health officials, further straining the fragile US-brokered ceasefire. The Israeli military reported killing a militant in the south who posed an “imminent threat,” labeling the encounter a violation of the truce that began in October. While the deal has entered a phase requiring Israeli troop withdrawals and a shift in Hamas’s administration, both sides continue to trade blame for persistent lethal skirmishes. Since the ceasefire took effect, Gaza\u2019s health ministry reports over 600 deaths, adding to a total death toll exceeding 72,000 since the war began in 2023. amidst deep-seated mistrust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: February 27, 2026. Source<\/strong>: france24.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tUkraine alleges Russia enlists more than 1,700 Africans to fight\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Ukraine has accused Russia of using fraudulent schemes and “dark web” deception to recruit over 1,780 African citizens from 36 different countries to fight on the front lines. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Ghanaian counterpart, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that these recruits often have no military background and were lured by false promises of employment. While Russia denies illegal recruitment, reports from countries like South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe suggest a growing trend of citizens being lured into the conflict. In response, Ghana plans to use its upcoming African Union presidency to raise awareness of these trafficking networks, while South Africa has already secured the repatriation of several nationals. President Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine is working closely with African partners to counter these recruitment tactics as the war enters its fifth year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: February 25, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHungary blocks EU Ukraine loan, Russia sanctions on eve of war anniversary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Hungary and Slovakia have significantly disrupted the European pro-Ukrainian consensus by vetoing a \u20ac90 billion loan and a new Russian sanctions package over a dispute regarding interrupted oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline. While Hungary refuses to support any decisions favorable to Kyiv until flows resume, Slovakia has escalated the crisis by cutting off emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine. On the battlefield, Kyiv claims to have reclaimed 400 square kilometers of southern territory, though this rare advance is overshadowed by continuous Russian drone strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure in Odesa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: February 23, 2026. Source<\/strong>: france24.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRussia fires scores of missiles at Ukraine as Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Just days before the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion, Russia launched a massive wave of nearly 300 drones and 50 missiles targeting Ukraine’s residential areas and critical infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes, noting that the Kremlin continues to prioritize military investment over diplomacy as logistics, energy, and water facilities were hit. The situation is further complicated by escalating diplomatic tensions with Slovakia and Hungary. Hungary has threatened to block a 20th round of EU sanctions against Moscow, while neighboring Slovakia has threatened to cut off emergency power supplies to Ukraine, until oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline resume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 22, 2026. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHungary blocks \u20ac90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline as tensions escalate\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Hungary has announced it will block a \u20ac90 billion emergency EU loan for Ukraine, accusing Kyiv and Brussels of “blackmail” regarding disrupted Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline. Foreign Minister P\u00e9ter Szijj\u00e1rt\u00f3 claims the transit halt is a coordinated effort to raise fuel prices and influence Hungary\u2019s upcoming election, where Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n is currently trailing in polls. While Ukraine denies blame and cites Russian strikes for the pipeline damage, the dispute has derailed a financial package that had already received preliminary approval from EU leaders and the European Parliament. The European Commission has scheduled an emergency meeting for next week to address the crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 20, 2026. Source: euronews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTrump launches ‘Board of Peace’ with pledges of aid, troops for Gaza\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

President Trump has inaugurated a new “Board of Peace,” pledging $10 billion toward the reconstruction of Gaza and the creation of an International Stabilization Force. The board includes contributions from nations like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, while countries such as Morocco and Indonesia have offered troops. Trump envisions a second phase involving the disarmament of Hamas. critics have questioned the board’s potential to bypass traditional international institutions like the United Nations and labeled the institution an “narcissistic” project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 19, 2026. Source<\/strong>: france24.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tUN experts say destruction by Sudan\u2019s rebels in el-Fasher in October bears \u2018hallmarks of genocide\u2019\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

U.N.-backed experts report that the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) “campaign of destruction” against non-Arab communities in el-Fasher shows the “hallmarks of genocide,” specifically targeting the Zaghawa and Fur ethnic groups. During a three-day massacre in October, the RSF killed over 6,000 civilians and subjected survivors to torture, sexual violence, and abductions following an 18-month siege. The fact-finding mission determined that at least three of the five international criteria for genocide were met, including the deliberate infliction of conditions calculated to bring about physical destruction. In response, the United States has sanctioned three RSF commanders, while international officials warn that this conflict has created the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century. The report emphasizes that these atrocities were not random acts of war but a planned operation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 19, 2026. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTrump sees ‘maximum’ 15 days for Iran to make deal\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

President Donald Trump has issued a 15-day ultimatum for Iran to reach a “meaningful deal” regarding its nuclear program, warning that the U.S. will take military action if an agreement is not reached. Trump emphasized the timeline and noted that the U.S. has already deployed significant military hardware, including warships and fighter jets, to the Middle East. Iran\u2019s ambassador to the United Nations responded by calling the threats “catastrophic” and Iran warned that all U.S. bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in a defensive response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 19, 2026. Source<\/strong>: lemonde.fr<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tFirst day of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva ends with no breakthroughs\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

In US-mediated peace talks in Geneva, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded a tense first of two days without signaling a breakthrough on the central issue of territorial sovereignty. While President Zelenskyy expressed a readiness for a “worthy agreement,” he criticized Russia for prioritizing missile strikes over genuine diplomacy, citing recent attacks that killed several civilians. The Trump administration has increased pressure on Kyiv to “come to the table fast,” even as Russia demands full control of the eastern Donetsk region as a precondition for any deal. Conversely, Ukraine continues to reject such concessions, bolstered by recent tactical gains on the battlefield and mounting economic strain within Russia due to stagnating oil revenues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 17, 2026. Source<\/strong>: france24.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAt least 12 Palestinians killed and several hurt in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 12 Palestinians and injured several more, with strikes hitting displaced people\u2019s tent camps and other areas. The strike took place just days before a scheduled meeting of Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. The Israeli military said the strikes were carried out in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas while Hamas condemned the attacks as a \u201cmassacre\u201d of displaced civilians and a serious breach of the truce. The violence occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement, with both sides accusing each other of violations. According to Gaza’s health ministry, over 600 people have been killed since the truce began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 15, 2026. Source:<\/strong> theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAt least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan\u2019s el-Fasher, UN says\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

A UN report reveals that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias killed over 6,000 people during a brutal three-day offensive in Darfur region, Sudan, in late October. The violence included ethnic-based mass killings, widespread sexual assault used as a weapon of war, and the abduction of civilians for ransom. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T\u00fcrk stated there are reasonable grounds to believe these atrocities amount to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 14, 2026. Source:<\/strong> apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIran’s military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Iran to abandon its nuclear program, raising fears of a new regional conflict. While a 12-day war between Israel and Iran last June significantly degraded Iran\u2019s air defenses and long-range missile capabilities, experts believe that Tehran still retains thousands of short-range missiles. The previous conflict saw the U.S. utilize B-2 stealth bombers to strike Iranian nuclear sites, a move that left the region’s skies effectively open to American and Israeli aircraft. However, analysts caution that if the Iranian regime perceives a threat to its survival, it may retaliate by targeting U.S. bases or global oil infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 13, 2026. Source:<\/strong> independent.co<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRussian drone strike kills father and three children in northern Ukraine, officials say\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

A Russian drone strike in the town of Bohodukhiv, located in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, tragically killed a 34-year-old father and his three young children. The victims included two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl, who were trapped under the rubble after their home was completely destroyed and engulfed in flames. The children\u2019s mother, who is eight months pregnant, survived the attack but was hospitalized with a brain injury and thermal burns along with the children’s grandmother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 11, 2026. Source:<\/strong> euronews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tEU says \u2018concerns\u2019 raised with UAE over its role in Sudan war\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

EU officials have confronted the United Arab Emirates over its alleged support for Sudan\u2019s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia accused of war crimes and attacks on UN aid convoys. While the EU recently sanctioned five senior RSF figures and two government allies, it has resisted calls to designate the RSF as a terrorist organization. Diplomatic pressure is complicated by ongoing negotiations for a rapid trade deal with the UAE, as the EU seeks to secure energy resources and raw materials to reduce reliance on Russia and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 9, 2026. Source<\/strong>: euobserver.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRussian airstrike on Ukrainian city kills 1 as US pushes June deadline for peace deal\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

A Russian airstrike hit a residential area in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, killing one person and wounding two others. The attack occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the United States has set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement. Meanwhile, Russian forces continued to target energy infrastructure across the country, aiming to weaken Ukrainian resistance during the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 9, 2026. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSaudi Arabia denounces \u2018foreign interference\u2019 in Sudan after RSF attacks\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned deadly attacks by Sudan\u2019s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on civilians, calling the strikes unjustifiable and in violation of international humanitarian law. the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused \u201cforeign interference\u201d including the flow of illicit weapons, mercenaries and fighters of fueling Sudan\u2019s three-year conflict and worsening suffering for civilians. The statement came amid accusations that the UAE is backing the RSF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 8, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tUS gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the U.S. has proposed a strict timeline for ending the nearly four-year war, setting a June deadline for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy noted that if the deadline is not met, the Trump administration would likely exert significant pressure on both sides to comply. This diplomatic push comes amid intensified fighting and continued Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 7, 2026. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Iran\u2019s President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to pursue \u201cfair and equitable negotiations\u201d with the United States, signalling Tehran\u2019s openness to talks despite escalating tensions. The move comes after military incidents in the region, including the US shooting down an Iranian drone and clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as threats from former President Donald Trump amid Iran\u2019s crackdown on protesters. Washington confirmed that its special envoy plans to hold discussions with Iranian officials in Turkey, with Ankara and several regional countries involved in facilitating dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 4, 2026. Source<\/strong>: euronews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An investigation into Sudan\u2019s civil war has documented over 1,000 drone strikes since April 2023, revealing how unmanned aerial technology has fundamentally transformed the conflict. Both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have increasingly relied on drones sourced from foreign powers, leading to a devastating toll on civilian infrastructure and residential areas. The data highlights a significant escalation in aerial warfare, with remote-controlled strikes frequently hitting markets, hospitals, and displacement camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 3, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) launched one of its largest coordinated assaults across Balochistan, resulting in 145 deaths. The violence threatens key projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and poses a challenge to the government’s economic commitments to Beijing. These attacks have severely shaken investor confidence, threatening multi-billion dollar resource and infrastructure deals Pakistan recently pledged to both China and the United States. Pakistani officials have blamed foreign interference for the unrest, but analysts say ignoring internal issues will hinder efforts to attract investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> February 2, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDrone strikes in Ethiopia\u2019s Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed conflict\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Recent drone strikes in Ethiopia\u2019s Tigray region killed one person and injured another, signaling a dangerous escalation in tensions between regional and federal forces. The strikes have raised fear that the 2022 peace agreement is collapsing. International observers, including the African Union, have urged maximum restraint to protect the fragile stability. The situation is further complicated by severe humanitarian funding shortages and high-level disagreements over the disarmament of regional fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 31, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDozens killed in RSF drone attack in war-torn Sudan\u2019s South Kordofan\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

A drone attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed dozens of people in Dilling, a strategic town in Sudan’s South Kordofan state. The assault targeted several areas including the central market and military headquarters, occurring just one day after the Sudanese army announced it had broken a nearly two-year-long RSF siege on the town. This escalation has intensified an already dire humanitarian crisis, with local medical networks reporting a critical shortage of life-saving supplies and food. The ongoing civil war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces has now displaced approximately 14 million people, creating what the UN describes as the world’s largest hunger crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 29, 2026. Source:<\/strong> aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Polls closed in an election held by the Myanmar military junta. The military\u2019s proxy party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party, is on course for a landslide victory after opposition figures were banned and key opponents jailed or silenced. Critics and rights groups say the vote lacks legitimacy, occurring amid ongoing civil war, intimidation, and restrictions that exclude much of the population from meaningful participation. The poll is widely denounced internationally as a facade to legitimize junta rule rather than a free or fair democratic process.
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Date:<\/strong> January 26, 2026. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tUS envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire\u2019s second phase\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Top U.S. envoys met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push for advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, urging movement toward reopening the Rafah border crossing and progressing on ceasefire goals. They also discussed recovering the remains of the last remaining Israeli hostage and steps toward demilitarizing Gaza under the U.S.-brokered deal. Hamas says it has shared all information on the hostage\u2019s remains, while Israel says it will consider reopening Rafah, currently under its control. Egypt is pressing for the crossing to open fully as part of the broader ceasefire implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 24, 2026. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIsrael agrees to \u2018limited reopening\u2019 of Gaza\u2019s Rafah crossing once operation to locate hostage completed\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Israel has launched a large-scale military operation in Gaza to locate the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, who is believed to be the final hostage still held in the territory. The Israeli government has stated that the vital Rafah border crossing with Egypt will only reopen once this search mission is “exhausted” or completed. Returning Gvili\u2019s body is considered the final obstacle to initiating the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan aimed at ending the two-year war. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 25, 2026. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge his government to transition into the second phase of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. While the Trump administration seeks to keep the peace deal moving, the meeting occurred as Israel continued military strikes in Gaza, including a fatal strike on two Palestinian teenagers. A key component of the next phase would be the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, though Israel remains hesitant as it pressures Hamas for the return of the last hostage’s remains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 25, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRussia keeps up demand for Ukrainian land as three-way talks begin in UAE\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. have commenced high-level trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such meeting since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. The summit follows a marathon meeting in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump\u2019s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to discuss parameters for a settlement. Despite the diplomatic push, the Kremlin continues to demand that Ukraine withdraw its troops from the Donbas region and cede significant territory as a condition for peace. While President Zelenskyy noted that peace proposals are “nearly ready,” the fundamental disagreement over territorial concessions remains the primary obstacle to a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 23, 2026. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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U.S.-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi concluded without a breakthrough, though both sides remained open to future dialogue. Discussions led by U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner centered on territorial contested areas and potential energy infrastructure ceasefires, but stalled over Russia’s demands for Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donbas. During the negotiations, Russia launched intensive drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, leaving over 1.2 million people without power in sub-zero temperatures. Ukrainian officials condemned the timing of the attacks as “cynical,” arguing that the violence undermined the legitimacy of the peace framework and the proposed involvement of Vladimir Putin in global peace initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 24, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tKremlin says Putin has been invited to join Trump\u2019s Gaza \u2018board of peace\u2019\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

The Kremlin announced that Vladimir Putin has been invited to join President Trump’s new international “board of peace,” intended to oversee the Gaza ceasefire. While Russia is currently clarifying the details of the offer, the invitation has sparked international controversy due to Putin’s ongoing war in Ukraine and the board’s unusual structure, which includes a $1 billion fee for permanent membership. The board, chaired by Trump, already includes figures like Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, though countries like France have already signaled they will decline membership due to its broad and vaguely defined global agenda. Meanwhile, the proposed Gaza ceasefire remains unstable as regional tensions persist and key stakeholders like Israel express opposition to certain aspects of the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 19, 2026. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tNetanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire\u2019s next phase is a \u2018declarative move\u2019\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the announced start of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire is largely symbolic, casting doubt on how its most difficult elements will be implemented. His comments came as Israeli strikes in Gaza killed several people, underscoring the fragility of the truce even as the United States said the deal was moving forward. While the second phase envisions a technocratic Palestinian governing committee and international involvement, key details remain unresolved. Uncertainty persists over issues such as disarming Hamas, deploying foreign forces, reopening borders, and rebuilding Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 15, 2026. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIran summons ambassadors to demand withdrawal of support for protests as death toll climbs\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Iran\u2019s foreign ministry summoned the ambassadors of Britain, Germany, France, and Italy to demand they withdraw their support for nationwide protests. During the meeting, officials presented video footage of property damage and “acts of sabotage,” claiming that Western backing for the demonstrations constitutes unacceptable interference in Iran’s internal affairs. The move came as human rights organizations reported that the death toll from the crackdown had surpassed 600 people, with thousands more injured or detained since demonstrations began in late December. In a further attempt to reclaim control, the government organized state-backed counter-rallies while maintaining a near-total internet blackout across the country.
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Date:<\/strong> January 12, 2026. Source<\/strong>: euronews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIran says 3,000 people arrested as antigovernment protests subside\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Iranian authorities announced the arrest of 3,000 people following a wave of anti-government protests that recently began to subside across the country. The demonstrations, sparked by economic hardship and soaring inflation, reportedly began to subside. met a heavy-handed response from security forces, resulting in significant casualties and widespread detentions. Officials characterized the unrest as being instigated by foreign “enemies,”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 16, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Russia launched a large drone and missile barrage across multiple Ukrainian regions, again targeting the power grid amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian officials reported fatalities and widespread outages, with hundreds of thousands of households affected in the Kyiv region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that nearly 300 drones and dozens of missiles were used in the assault, which damaged residential buildings, a hospital, and a kindergarten while causing several injuries. The U.S. condemned the strikes as a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” that complicates ongoing peace efforts led by the Trump administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 14, 2026. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Syrian military has announced a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians from eastern Aleppo province, signaling a potential offensive against Kurdish-led forces in the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana. This move follows intense clashes in Aleppo city that recently ended with government forces seizing control of three contested neighborhoods from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Tensions remain high as interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa accuses the SDF of failing to withdraw and blocking civilian evacuations, while the SDF warns of dangerous humanitarian repercussions. Despite U.S. calls for restraint, negotiations between the Damascus government and Kurdish leadership over military integration and resource control have stalled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 15, 2026 . Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIsrael kills 10 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Israeli forces killed six people in a series of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, including a strike on a residential home in Gaza City. The violence occurred just as the United States officially declared the launch of “phase two” of its regional peace plan, which aims to transition the territory toward a stable post-war administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 15, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced the official return of the government to Khartoum after nearly three years of operating from the wartime capital of Port Sudan. This symbolic move follows the army\u2019s recapture of the city in May 2025. Describing the administration as a “government of hope,” Idris pledged to prioritize the restoration of essential services, including rebuilding hospitals, schools, and crippled water and electricity networks. Despite the government’s return and the arrival of over a million displaced residents, the city remains heavily damaged, and intense fighting continues to plague other regions of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 11, 2026. Source<\/strong>: france24.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Myanmar’s military junta conducted the second phase of general elections in 100 townships, despite the country being engulfed in a widespread civil war. The United Nations and human rights groups have condemned the polls as a “sham” intended to legitimize military rule, noting that the army is constitutionally guaranteed 25% of parliamentary seats. Large areas of the country were excluded from voting due to ongoing intense fighting between the military and resistance forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 11, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mass protests erupted across Tehran and other Iranian cities following a call for a nationwide uprising by the exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. The Iranian government responded by cutting off the internet and international telephone lines nationwide, a move monitored by tracking groups like NetBlocks to stifle communication among demonstrators. Protesters were seen taking to the streets and chanting anti-government slogans, including “Death to the dictator,” signaling a significant escalation in the unrest fueled by the country’s economic crisis. The crackdown has intensified concerns over human rights, with activists reporting dozens of deaths and thousands of arrests as the regime attempts to regain control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 8, 2026. Source<\/strong>: euronews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLebanese military moves to new phase of disarming non-state groups like Hezbollah\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

The Lebanese military completed the first phase of a U.S.-backed plan to deploy across southern Lebanon and disarm non-state groups like Hezbollah. While the army successfully cleared various tunnels and rocket positions, Israel criticized the efforts as insufficient, claiming the group continues to rearm and maintain infrastructure. Hezbollah has rejected the broader disarmament push, insisting that the current ceasefire agreement applies only to territory south of the Litani River. Despite these tensions, the Lebanese government aims to consolidate state control over all weapons to help secure international funding for post-war reconstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 8, 2026. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCoalition of the willing must be \u2018robust\u2019 to deal with Russia, warns ex-US general\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Retired US General Ben Hodges has warned that a proposed Anglo-French-led “coalition of the willing” must deploy thousands of combat-ready troops to Ukraine to effectively deter Russia from violating a potential post-war ceasefire. He emphasized that the multinational force needs robust rules of engagement to respond immediately to provocations, such as drone strikes, without waiting for authorization from London or Paris. While the UK and France have discussed a stabilization force of 10,000 to 15,000 personnel to protect military hubs, other allies like the US, Poland, and Germany have declined to provide ground forces. Hodges argued that anything less than a credible, serious military presence would fail to dissuade the Kremlin, which he believes cannot be trusted to uphold any peace agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 8, 2026. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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At least three Palestinians were killed and nine others wounded during overnight Israeli attacks across various areas of the Gaza Strip. The strikes targeted a displacement camp in Gaza City and other residential locations, marking a significant violation of the fragile ceasefire that had been in place since October. These latest hostilities occur alongside a deepening humanitarian crisis, with extreme winter weather and a lack of medical supplies further endangering the lives of displaced residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 11, 2026. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Israel has announced a 36-hour deadline for dozens of humanitarian organizations, including M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res and ActionAid, to cease operations in Gaza for failing to provide personal data on their staff. Officials claim the new registration requirements are necessary to prevent links to terrorism, but NGOs argue the demands violate data protection laws and jeopardize staff safety. The move comes as foreign ministers from 10 nations, including Britain and Canada, warn of a “catastrophic” humanitarian situation exacerbated by severe winter storms and collapsed infrastructure. Despite international pressure, Israel maintains that the ban will not significantly impact aid volumes, while aid groups fear a further dismantling of the territory’s fragile support system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 30, 2025. Source:<\/strong> theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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An Israeli drone strike killed two people in a car near the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil. The Israeli military stated that the attack targeted a Hezbollah member, accusing the group of failing to adhere to a ceasefire that was established in late 2024. This incident is part of a series of ongoing truce violations that have resulted in over 300 deaths in Lebanon, including 127 civilians, since the agreement began. Despite international pressure for disarmament, Hezbollah has refused to give up its weapons, leaving the Lebanese government in a difficult position as regional tensions continue to escalate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 4, 2026. Source:<\/strong> aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tMonths in planning, over in two and a half hours: how the US snatched Maduro\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

In a swift military operation on January 3, 2026, U.S. special forces captured Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and his wife in Caracas and transported them to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. The raid utilized elite Delta Force teams and over 150 aircraft to neutralize Venezuelan air defenses and achieve total air dominance in just two and a half hours. Intelligence gathered over months, including data from a human source within the Venezuelan government, allowed the US to pinpoint Maduro\u2019s exact location at the Fuerte Tiuna compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 4, 2026. Source:<\/strong> theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTrump says US will \u2018run\u2019 Venezuela after Nicol\u00e1s Maduro captured and taken to New York\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

In a dramatic january 2026 operation, US Special Forces captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and transported him to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would “run” Venezuela temporarily, specifically targeting the country’s massive oil infrastructure for repair and management by major US companies. While Trump claims the occupation will be self-funded by oil revenue, the intervention has drawn sharp international condemnation as an act of “rank imperialism” from leaders in Latin America and US Democrats. Despite Maduro’s capture, the political situation remains volatile as Venezuelan officials, including Vice-President Delcy Rodr\u00edguez, have vowed defiance and refuse to recognize the US-imposed authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 4, 2026. Source:<\/strong> theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sudanese military forces captured several South Sudanese nationals fighting for the RSF in North Kordofan, planning to present this evidence to Juba. In a separate strike, a government drone killed a high-ranking RSF security adviser in Central Darfur, marking a significant blow to the paramilitary group. The intensifying conflict across the Kordofan and Darfur regions continues to drive a massive humanitarian crisis and widespread displacement. As fighting escalates, thousands of families are fleeing to overcrowded camps where international aid remains critically insufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 3, 2026. Source:<\/strong> aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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On January 4, 2026, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, marking its first weapons test of the new year. The launches coincided with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung\u2019s arrival in Beijing for a high-profile four-day state visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Japanese officials reported that the missiles traveled distances of up to 950 kilometers (590 miles). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> January 4, 2026. Source:<\/strong> aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTrump news at a glance: Nigeria says it provided intelligence for US airstrikes as Hegseth warns of more attacks\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

On Christmas Day 2025, the U.S. conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, an operation supported by intelligence from the Nigerian government. While President Donald Trump framed the strikes as a response to the targeting of Christians, Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar clarified that the mission focused on terrorists harming all Nigerians regardless of religion. Tuggar emphasized that the timing was based on strategic readiness rather than religious symbolism, though he did not rule out future strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 26, 2025. Source<\/strong>:theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two people were killed in a suspected terror attack in northern Israel involving a car-ramming and stabbing. The assailant, identified as a Palestinian man from the West Bank town of Qabatiya, was shot at the scene. In response, the Israeli Defense Minister ordered a forceful military operation in the attacker’s hometown, further heightening tensions in the occupied West Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 26, 2025. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRussia strikes Ukraine\u2019s capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least one person and damaging infrastructure just a day before a high-stakes meeting between President Zelenskyy and U.S. The strikes targeted energy infrastructure and residential buildings, resulting in reported casualties and damage across several city districts. Kyiv’s air defenses intercepted a large portion of the barrage, but the timing is widely viewed as a move by Moscow to exert pressure ahead of diplomatic talks. This escalation underscores the volatile environment as world leaders prepare to discuss potential paths toward ending the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 28, 2025. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tZelensky unveils new US-backed, 20-point plan to end the war in Ukraine\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

France 24 reports that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a US\u2011Ukraine \u201c20\u2011point\u201d framework and said it was sent to Moscow for feedback. Key elements described include a monitoring mechanism, security guarantees, and proposals around demilitarised arrangements, while the toughest questions\u2014especially territory\u2014remain unresolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 24, 2025. Source<\/strong>: france24.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDay Laborers, Trapped in a Complex War Between M25 Rebels and the DRC, Return Home\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

In late December 2025, hundreds of Burundian laborers were finally able to return home after being trapped in the DRC by M23 rebel offensives. The workers were stranded for weeks as the Rwandan-backed rebels seized strategic border areas, cutting off vital transit routes. This escalating conflict has overwhelmed local infrastructure and prompted the UN to extend its regional peacekeeping mandate into 2026. While these laborers found temporary relief, the broader humanitarian crisis persists with hundreds of thousands still displaced across eastern Congo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 22, 2025. Source<\/strong>: ipsnews.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhat is the new peace initiative proposed by Sudan\u2019s PM Kamil Idris?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris presented a new peace proposal to the UN Security Council aimed at ending the country’s devastating civil war. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from cities, but the RSF has rejected the initiative. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 24, 2025. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDrone attacks kill over 100 civilians across war-torn Sudan\u2019s Kordofan\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Recent drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan region have killed at least 104 civilians, including 63 children, during an attack on a kindergarten and a hospital. The United Nations warned that the escalating violence between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is turning the region into a new epicenter of atrocities. In a separate incident, six UN peacekeepers were killed in a drone strike on a logistics base, an act condemned as a potential war crime. Humanitarian groups are now calling for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict pushes the country toward a total infrastructure collapse and mass famine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: December 17, 2025. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tUkraine drones kill 3 in Russia\u2019s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia’s Rostov region killed three people as Kyiv continues targeting infrastructure deep within Russian borders. Simultaneously, President Zelenskyy is pressuring EU leaders to release \u20ac210 billion in frozen Russian assets to sustain Ukraine’s war effort through 2027. The funding plan remains stalled due to legal concerns from Belgium and opposition from Russia-friendly members like Hungary. While U.S. and Russian negotiators prepare to discuss peace plans in Miami, both nations remain deadlocked over territorial disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: December 18, 2025. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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The humanitarian situation in Myanmar\u2019s Rakhine State is at a breaking point as fighting between the military junta and the Arakan Army intensifies. This ongoing conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands, leaving them without access to food, water, or medicine due to severe blockades. International aid groups warn of a looming famine as trade routes close and local agricultural production collapses. Despite global concerns, persistent violence and restricted access continue to prevent the delivery of life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: December 16, 2025. Source<\/strong>: dw.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDeadly border clashes with Thailand displace more than 500,000 Cambodians\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Violent border clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces have displaced over 500,000 people in Cambodia\u2019s northern provinces. The conflict, sparked by long-standing territorial disputes near ancient temple sites, has caused heavy artillery damage to local villages. International leaders are now urging both nations to cease fire and return to negotiations to prevent further regional instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: December 21, 2025. Source<\/strong>: france24.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDrone incidents escalate as Turkey finds three UAVs in five days\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Turkey shot down a drone that penetrated its airspace from the Black Sea and found two others crashed near Istanbul and Bal\u0131kesir, incidents Ankara links to spillover from the Russia\u2013Ukraine war. The events raised questions about air\u2011defense readiness and regional risk as unmanned systems proliferate around the conflict zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: December 20, 2025. Source<\/strong>: euronews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRussia wants to drain Europe’s investigative resources with its sabotage campaign, officials say\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Western officials describe at least 145 incidents across Europe\u2014rail attacks, cyber intrusions, arson\u2014that they attribute to a Kremlin\u2011directed hybrid campaign meant to sap police and intelligence bandwidth and erode support for Ukraine. Poland recently deployed 10,000 troops to protect critical infrastructure after blasts on rail lines, underscoring how relatively low\u2011cost operations can force costly defensive measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: December 18, 2025. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Israeli military announced it had killed Raed Saed, a senior Hamas commander described as the head of the group’s weapons manufacturing, in an airstrike on Gaza City. The attack reportedly killed four people and injured at least 25, marking the most significant assassination of a Hamas figure since the recent ceasefire began. Israel stated the strike was ordered in response to a Hamas explosive device that wounded Israeli soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 13, 2025. Source:<\/strong> theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tUkraine war briefing: \u2018Terrorist\u2019 attack kills serviceman in Kyiv and injures four\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

A “terrorist” attack involving two improvised explosive devices in Kyiv killed one national guard serviceman and wounded four others, including police officers. On the front lines, Ukrainian forces struck two chemical plants in Russia’s Novgorod and Smolensk regions using drones, targeting facilities producing explosives components. The incidents highlight the continued intensity of the war both on the battlefield and within Ukrainian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 12, 2025. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTrump\u2019s Gaza ceasefire plan faces pitfalls in a complicated second phase\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

The first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is nearing completion, but the transition to the second phase faces significant challenges. Unresolved issues include the formation of an international stabilization force, the disarmament of Hamas, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. The plan aims for a demilitarized Gaza and reconstruction, but deep disagreements between Israel and Hamas threaten to stall progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 9, 2025. Source:<\/strong> apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDRC fighting forces 200,000 people to flee as M23 advances, dozens killed\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Around 200,000 civilians fled eastern DRC as Rwanda\u2011backed M23 rebels advanced into Uvira amid heavy fighting. At least 74 people were killed according to UN sources, despite a recent U.S.-brokered peace agreement intended to halt hostilities. M23 fighters captured several strongholds, taking advantage of the weakened Congolese forces who retreated toward Burundi. Residents reported gunfire and chaos as government troops evacuated key administrative centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 10, 2025. Source<\/strong>: aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDrone strike on UN facility in war-torn Sudan leaves six peacekeepers dead\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

A drone strike targeted a United Nations peacekeeping logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, killing six peacekeepers and wounding eight others. The Sudanese military accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out the attack, which UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres condemned as “unjustifiable” and a potential war crime. The incident underscores the escalating violence in the region particularly in Kordofan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 13, 2025. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhat\u2019s changed in Sudan after the Rapid Support Forces\u2019 control of Heglig?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized control of the Heglig oilfield, a critical economic asset, cutting off a major source of revenue for the Sudanese army. This strategic loss severely hampers the central government’s ability to finance its operations and suggests the conflict is shifting towards a long-term division of the country. Analysts warn this development raises the cost of the war and complicates potential peace negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 9, 2025. Source:<\/strong> aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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A delegation from the UN Security Council has visited Damascus for the first time in 80 years to assess the country’s transition following the ousting of the Assad regime. The diplomats met with officials to discuss the drafting of a new constitution and the importance of an inclusive political process. The historic visit signals renewed international engagement with Syria as it attempts to stabilize after over a decade of war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 4, 2025. Source<\/strong>: apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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A senior Hamas official has stated the group is open to “freezing or storing” its weapons as part of a long-term truce, a potential breakthrough in the stalled US-brokered peace negotiations. The comments offer a possible resolution to the demand for disarmament, suggesting a shift toward a political track for Palestinian statehood. However, the group emphasized that any such move would require security guarantees and would not mean immediate surrender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 7, 2025. Source<\/strong>: independent.co<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSurge in Myanmar opium poppy farming as conflict pushes farmers into illicit trade\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has risen to its highest level in a decade, increasing by 17% as the ongoing civil war drives farmers towards illicit crops for survival. The UN reports that the sharpest rises were in Shan and Chin states, areas heavily impacted by fighting between the military junta and armed resistance groups. The surge highlights how the protracted conflict is fueling a narcotics economy in the absence of stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 3, 2025. Source<\/strong>: theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tGravel, rotten wood and no bricks: Palestinians struggle to rebuild homes in the ruins of Gaza City\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

As the ceasefire in Gaza enters a critical phase, residents in Gaza City are resorting to desperate measures to rebuild homes using rubble and rotten wood due to a blockade on construction materials. With winter approaching, the lack of adequate shelter is creating a secondary humanitarian crisis for millions of displaced Palestinians. The grassroots reconstruction efforts highlight the slow pace of the official recovery plan overseen by international mediators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> December 6, 2025. Source<\/strong>: independent.co<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDecisive action’ needed to end Israel-Palestine stalemate\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

The President of the UN General Assembly and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged for “decisive action” to end the Israel-Palestine stalemate and consolidate the fragile Gaza ceasefire into a permanent cessation of hostilities. They stressed that lasting peace requires the two-State solution, with the continuation of settlement expansion and settler violence in the West Bank undermining these efforts. The General Assembly was called upon to uphold international law and ensure that humanitarian aid, including through UNRWA, is delivered safely and unhindered throughout the Gaza Strip. The immense devastation and suffering in Gaza after two years of war were described as a “darkest chapter” in the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Palestinian couple in the Gaza Strip, Samar and Abdulrahman, are struggling to survive as they await the imminent birth of their baby in a severely flooded tent. Torrents of rain ruined their few possessions and all the preparations they had made for their newborn daughter in the Deir el-Balah displacement camp. Displaced from their home in Gaza City, the parents described the rain as the “final blow” following months of intense fighting and severe shortages of food and shelter. The family is now pleading for basic humanitarian aid and dignified shelter to protect their three young children and the incoming baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 1, 2025. aljazeera.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhistleblower accuses Foreign Office of \u2018censoring\u2019 warning of Sudan genocide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

A whistleblower has publicly accused UK Foreign Office officials of deliberately “censoring” warnings about the risk of genocide in Sudan, particularly in the Darfur region. The analyst claims the term “genocide” was prohibited from internal risk assessments shortly after the civil war erupted in 2023. This alleged suppression may have been intended to shield the UAE, a UK ally accused of arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), from scrutiny. The RSF recently seized El Fasher, the last major city in North Darfur, raising international alarm about mass killings and the potential for systematic atrocities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 3, 2025. theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLand and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump\u2019s peace proposal\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war have intensified with a new U.S.-led peace proposal being discussed by both Kyiv and Moscow. Ukrainian officials met with U.S. counterparts, and President Zelenskyy called the revised plan “workable,” while Russian President Putin also referred to it as a possible “basis” for a future deal. However, Putin continues to demand that Ukrainian troops withdraw from all four illegally annexed regions as a condition for a ceasefire, a maximalist stance that Kyiv views as unacceptable. These opposing views on territorial integrity highlight the core obstacles facing the international diplomatic push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 1, 2025. apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHundreds of Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian town in West Bank\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Hundreds of Israeli soldiers, supported by armored vehicles, conducted a major “counter-terrorism operation” in the occupied West Bank town of Tubas, near Nablus. This operation was the biggest such deployment in the West Bank since the Gaza ceasefire came into effect last month. The Israeli military distributed leaflets informing residents that the area had “become a haven for terrorism.” Violence in the West Bank has dramatically increased since the Gaza war began, with the UN noting that Israeli forces or settlers have killed over 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied territory since October 2023. Human Rights Watch also recently accused the Israeli government of war crimes due to the forced displacement of West Bank refugee camp populations earlier in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 26, 2025. theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRussian air strikes kill 26 in devastating attack on Ukraine’s Ternopil\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

A devastating Russian aerial assault on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil killed at least 26 people, including three children, and wounded dozens more. The massive overnight attack involved 476 drones and 48 missiles, striking both residential buildings and vital energy infrastructure. The bombardment coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s diplomatic mission to Turkiye to revive peace talks. Damage to energy grids across seven Ukrainian regions forced nationwide emergency power cut-offs during freezing weather. Russia justified the strikes as retaliation for Ukrainian military actions on its own territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIsraeli airstrikes kill 33 people in Gaza in escalation of post-ceasefire attacks\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 33 people and injured many more in one of the most significant escalations of violence since the US-backed ceasefire took effect last month. The casualties included five women and seven children, killed in strikes targeting displaced people’s tents in Khan Younis and two attacks in Gaza City. Qatar, a key mediator, condemned the “brutal” Israeli strikes, warning they could undermine the ceasefire agreement. Palestinians in Gaza stated that the “war never stopped,” with over 300 deaths reported by the Health Ministry since the ceasefire began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tZelenskyy to negotiate with Trump over US-Russia peace deal requiring painful concessions\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed he would negotiate with Donald Trump on a US-backed peace plan to end the conflict with Russia. The draft plan reportedly requires Ukraine to make painful concessions, closely resembling demands previously made by Moscow. These concessions include limiting the Ukrainian army and agreeing to never join the NATO military alliance. The cautious response from the presidency followed angry denouncements from other Ukrainian officials who called the sweeping proposal “absurd” and unacceptable, suggesting it amounts to capitulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amnesty International released a new report accusing Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing extensive war crimes and crimes against humanity in the western region of Darfur. The report details deliberate and widespread ethnic killings of civilians, along with systematic sexual violence, primarily targeting non-Arab communities. These alleged atrocities are exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis and displacement catastrophe. The findings were released shortly after the RSF declared a unilateral truce, a move which rights groups met with deep skepticism. Amnesty is urgently calling for the UN Security Council to impose an arms embargo and establish robust mechanisms to protect civilians in the conflict zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRSF announces unilateral three-month ‘humanitarian truce’ in Sudan\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

Sudan\u2019s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) unilaterally announced a three-month humanitarian truce, claiming the action was intended to facilitate the secure delivery of critical aid to vulnerable civilians. The unexpected declaration follows weeks of intense fighting and increasing international pressure to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation across the country. The move, however, was immediately met with suspicion by the rival Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which dismissed the truce as a non-binding publicity stunt. Aid organizations remain cautious, fearing the pause is a strategic maneuver rather than a genuine commitment to ending hostilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov 24, 2025 https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tObscure organization flies Palestinians out of Gaza, facing ‘forcible transfer’ claims\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

An organization named Al-Majd Europe has been facilitating charter flights for Palestinians to leave Gaza for third countries, including a recent flight to South Africa. While Al-Majd claims it is helping with voluntary emigration, human rights organizations are expressing concern that these movements amount to “forcible transfer.” These groups argue that given the current “unlivable” conditions in Gaza, any choice to leave cannot be truly voluntary, especially as Israel refuses to guarantee the right of return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tEU to boost military mobility amid growing Russian threat\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

The European Union is planning an emergency system to significantly enhance the speed of cross-border movement for military troops and equipment. The initiative is a direct response to warnings that Russia could test NATO defenses in the coming years. Currently, inadequate roads, railways, and bureaucratic hurdles severely hinder the rapid deployment of European forces. The program aims to fill critical defense capability gaps and strengthen deterrence against Russia’s hybrid threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTrump pledges ‘cooperation and coordination’ to end Sudan’s civil war\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly committed to working with international partners to bring an end to the destructive civil war in Sudan. This pledge came after a personal request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to address the deepening crisis. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary RSF has created the world\u2019s largest displacement crisis. Trump stated his administration has “already started working” to stabilize Sudan and halt the humanitarian atrocities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tEU calls for role in Ukraine talks amid reported US-Russian peace deal\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n

European diplomats are demanding a formal role in the ongoing negotiations concerning the US-Russian peace plan for Ukraine. The European Union insists that any settlement must be “just and lasting,” and not reward Russian aggression by forcing Ukraine to cede control. EU leaders stressed that without European input, the plan lacks the necessary international legitimacy to ensure lasting regional security. They further noted that Russia has yet to offer any meaningful concessions to end its military campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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