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UPDATE 2 - YPG/SDF terror group attacks Syrian Army in Aleppo, Raqqa, killing 4 soldiers

UPDATE 2 - Syrian Army announces full control of eastern Aleppo’s Deir Hafir, Maskanah after YPG/SDF terror group withdrawal

Trump invites Turkish President Erdogan to join Gaza peace board as founding member

Pakistan, US conclude joint counter-terrorism exercise

Türkiye brings back 17 fugitives, including 12 on Interpol red notices

UPDATE - YPG/SDF terror group attacks Syrian Army patrol near Aleppo’s Maskanah, killing 2 soldiers

Indonesian plane with 10 on board goes missing

Another Palestinian baby dies of severe cold in Gaza amid shortage of shelters

Syrian Army declares west of Euphrates ‘closed military zone’ following YPG/SDF terror group attacks

Israeli army advances into Daraa countryside in violation of Syria’s sovereignty

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse climbs to 35

IAEA declares local ceasefire for repairs to backup power line to Zaporizhzhia power plant

Russia claims it took control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine

YPG/SDF terror group attacks Syrian Army patrol near Aleppo’s Maskanah, killing 2 soldiers

US prosecutors push for life sentence for man convicted in Trump assassination plot

Syrian Army announces full control of eastern Aleppo’s Deir Hafir after YPG/SDF terror group withdrawal

US issues 60-day flight caution for Pacific and Latin America routes amid military activity

Syrian Army units enter Deir Hafir, Aleppo, amid withdrawal of YPG/SDF terrorists

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South Korean authorities investigating 'civilian' over alleged drone incursion into North Korea

Iran to gradually lift internet, communication restrictions

Australian faith leaders express concern, urge premier to amend antisemitism, hate, extremism bill

Morning Briefing: Jan. 17, 2026

Oman, Germany discuss stability amid shifting geopolitical dynamics

Iranian envoy terms public demands 'legitimate,' claims security stable

Explosion at Ukraine's Kharkiv high-rise leaves at least 2 dead

Mali bans Jeune Afrique weekly, citing threats to public order

Trump administration launches investigation into Minnesota governor, Minneapolis mayor

German chancellor warns US 'turning away from a rules-based order'

Yemen's former Southern Transitional Council leader vows from UAE to establish South Yemen state

UPDATE – Syria welcomes YPG/SDF terror group withdrawal from west of Euphrates River

US governor accuses Trump of trying to ‘stoke a civil war'

Protesters in London remove Iranian Embassy flag for 2nd time in week

UPDATE - White House unveils names of Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ executive board

Myanmar junta resorts to denial in Rohingya genocide case at International Court of Justice

Poland wants to have 500,000 soldiers, reservists by 2039 amid Russia tensions

Irish AI minister voices concerns about X’s Grok tool

France backs Serbia’s EU accession, supports opening of key negotiation chapter

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI for explicit Grok images

Italy targets Arctic role with new strategy on business, security

Syria welcomes YPG/SDF terror group withdrawal from west of Euphrates River

Trump says he will meet Venezuela’s opposition figure Machado again

UN official warns of rising Israeli army incidents endangering peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon

Belgium to participate in international reconnaissance mission in Greenland

Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza governance committee, launch of 2nd phase of ceasefire deal

Venezuela’s Machado says transition to unfold in several phases, aim is pro-US society

YPG/SDF terror group ringleader claims group will withdraw from west of the Euphrates River

Cuban detainee death at US immigration facility likely to be ruled homicide: Report