Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.
Category: 3. Middle East
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“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions
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Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash | Social Media News
UK PM Keir Starmer’s office says move to limit access to paying subscribers ‘insulting’ to victims and ‘not a solution’.
Published On 9 Jan 2026
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has…
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Syrian media report SDF attack on Aleppo University residences – Middle East Monitor
The Syrian Democratic Forces shelled student dormitories at Aleppo University on Thursday, as fighting in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo entered its third day, according to Syrian state media.
The Syrian Arab News…
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US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues | US-Venezuela Tensions News
Operation comes days after US seized Russian-flagged tanker; US pledges to continue blockade following Maduro abduction.
The United States military has seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean, as it continues to target vessels sanctioned by…
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Iran accuses Kurdish militants from Iraq of crossing border to fuel protests – Middle East Monitor
Iranian state-linked media has accused Kurdish militant groups based in northern Iraq of crossing into Iranian territory to support anti-government protests, warning that Tehran could respond with force if the…
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Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time | Politics
The far right’s success in last month’s regional elections in Extremadura, Spain, was inevitable. After a series of corruption and sexual harassment allegations surrounding Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s socialist government since the…
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Algeria vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups | Football News
Who: Algeria vs Nigeria
What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Where: Marrakech Stadium in Marrakesh, Morocco
When: Saturday at 5pm (16:00 GMT)
How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:00 GMT in advance of our text…Continue Reading
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Egypt reiterates rejection of any division of the Gaza Strip – Middle East Monitor
Egypt has reiterated its firm rejection of any attempt to partition the Gaza Strip, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty saying such a move is “completely unacceptable” and will not be allowed under any…
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Iran cuts internet as protesters plan more rallies | Protests
NewsFeed Iranian authorities are enforcing an internet blackout after protests escalated in Tehran. It’s been two weeks since demonstrations flared up in protest at harsh economic conditions. They’ve spread to more than 100 towns and cities…
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Yemen’s southern separatists disband amid Riyadh talks | Newsfeed
NewsFeed Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband. The statement came from STC leaders attending talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. STC members based in Aden rejected the announcement.
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