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Aleppo schools universities remain closed following deadly clashes

In Aleppo, at least nine people were killed in clashes between government forces and Kurdish SDF forces on January 6. A defence ministry statement blamed the SDF for the civilian casualties, while the...

2dFrance 24world_newsImpact

Turkey offers to 'support' Syrian forces against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo

Turkey stands ready to help Syria in its "counter-terrorism" operation against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, the Turkish defence ministry told a press briefing on Thursday, adding that the Aleppo operat...

1dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Syria: Fighting between Kurds and Damascus raise fears of wider war

Deadly fighting between Kurdish forces and Syria's national army in Aleppo has led to new widespread displacement. As thousands flee amid shelling, can US, Turkish, and UN mediators stop a full-scale ...

1dDeutsche Welleworld_newsImpact

Syria: Thousands flee Aleppo fighting between army, Kurds

Thousands of civilians left affected areas of Aleppo as the army launched strikes on Kurdish forces. The government declared a curfew, as the fighting disrupted flights, shops, universities and school...

1dDeutsche Welleworld_newsImpact

Syrian governement and Kurdish forces clash in 'worst fighting' since fall of Assad

The deadliest clashes so far broke out on January 6 between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in a contested area of the northern city of Aleppo. This comes as efforts to merge the U.S.-ba...

2dFrance 24world_news

Syrian army renews strikes on Kurdish fighters in Aleppo

The military launched strikes after Kurdish forces rejected what they called demands to "surrender." The Syrian government has been struggling to unite disparate groups since taking power a year ago....

2hDeutsche Welleworld_newsImpact

Yemen: Separatists allow Saudi-backed forces in seized areas

A UAE‑backed group pushing for independence in southern Yemen has agreed to the deployment of Saudi‑aligned forces in the oil-rich territory it seized last month....

Jan 1Deutsche WellePolitics

Former Democratic House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to announce retirement

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., the former No. 2 Democrat in the chamber who has served for decades, is set to announce his retirement from Congress....

1dABC NewsPolitics

Kosovo: Kurti to win election, but no majority — exit poll

A projection showed Prime Minister Albin Kurti's governing Self-Determination party is on course to win the most seats in Kosovo's parliament, but will fall short of a majority....

Dec 28Deutsche WellePolitics

Iranians protest for 12th day as Kurdish opposition calls for general strike

An Iranian police officer was killed in a stabbing during unrest near the capital, local media reported on Thursday as protests over the cost of living in the country entered a 12th day. Several Kurdi...

1dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Syrian authorities urge civilians to leave Aleppo as clashes with Kurdish forces continue

The leadership in Damascus signed a deal with the SDF in March for it to merge with the Syrian army by the end of 2025 but there have been disagreements over how that would happen....

1dEuronewsPolitics

Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state survey finds

'Main reason for optimism' is a belief that war in Ukraine will end in 2026 with Moscow's 'objectives' achieved....

Dec 25Al JazeeraPoliticsImpact

“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions

Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity....

10hAl JazeeraPoliticsImpact

2026 DeFi Outlook: Maturity and Growth Trends

📋 Key Facts ✓ 2025 advanced DeFi along its maturity curve with discernible credit cycles ✓ Growing institutional inflows strengthened t...

Dec 22The Blockcryptocurrency

Dangerous snowstorm coming to NYC area: Latest forecast

A major winter storm is bringing snow and ice from Minnesota to Massachusetts on Friday....

Dec 26ABC Newsenvironment

In South Korea, vouchers to curb county’s falling population draw new residents

A novel approach by South Korea to stop its rural areas from dying by paying people to live there appears to be working. Okcheon in North Chungcheong province saw its population grow by almost 1,000 i...

Dec 26South China Morning Postworld_newsImpact

Majority of EU member states vote to green light Mercosur free trade deal with South American countries

A majority of EU member states have voted in favor the long-awaited Mercosur trade agreement with South American countries. Farmers in a number of member states have protested the deal....

15hDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Loud noises heard in Venezuela capital, southern area without electricity

Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/loud-noises-heard-venezuela-capital-southern-area-without-electricity-2026-01-03/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46473348 Points...

6dHacker Newsworld_newsImpact

A Guggenheim heir just raised $50 million to back media and creator startups. Here are 4 areas he's betting on.

Dillon Lawson-Johnston and Criswell Fiordalis see opportunity to invest at the intersection of Hollywood and creators. Guggenheim Brothers Media Guggenheim Brothers Media and a UAE firm have created a...

8hBusiness Insidereconomics

Trump confirms US carried out strike on ‘dock area’ in Venezuela

President claims attack hit boats at drug loading terminal without providing further details...

Dec 29Financial TimesPoliticsImpact
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