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How serious are the sectarian tensions facing Syria? | Syria’s War

Alawite protesters confront government supporters in coastal cities. Syria’s new leader has been trying to stabilise his country and reintegrate it globally since he took office in January. But outbreaks of sectarian violence are threatening President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to rebuild the country after 14 years of civil war. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend […]

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Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire

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Getty Images The Thai army said more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian side Thailand’s army has accused Cambodia of breaching a newly signed ceasefire deal reached after weeks of deadly clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes. In a statement, the Thai army said more

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Photos: Sporting moments of 2025 beyond the scoreboard | Gallery News

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Published On 29 Dec 202529 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share This photo collection captures some of the most spectacular and definitive sporting moments of 2025- raw emotions etched on athletes’ faces in the midst of intense competition as they experienced the full spectrum of triumph, frustration and also heartbreak.

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Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro’s treatment for persistent hiccups touches a nerve | Jair Bolsonaro

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Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro underwent “a phrenic nerve block procedure” on Saturday to treat his persistent hiccups, his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, said on social media. The doctors treating Bolsonaro said later that they blocked the right phrenic nerve and scheduled a new procedure in 48 hours to block the left one. The phrenic nerve

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Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader

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Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991. Published On 28 Dec 202528 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The leader of Yemen’s Houthi rebels has warned any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a “military target”, in the latest

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Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran | Israel-Iran conflict

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Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace. Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host Steve Clemons

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Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says

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The number of executions in Iran in 2025 is estimated to have more than doubled compared to the number that took place across the country in 2024. Norwegian-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group told the BBC it had verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December, adding that many more have taken

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Bayeux tapestry to be insured for £800m for British Museum exhibition | Bayeux tapestry

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The Bayeux tapestry will be insured for an estimated £800m when it returns to the UK in 2026 for the first time in more than 900 years. The Treasury will insure the 70-metre embroidered cloth, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings, for damage or loss during its transfer from France and

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Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose? | Armed Groups News

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The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians. “More to come”: Those are the words of United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after his country carried out a wave of air strikes against ISIL (ISIS) in northwestern Nigeria. Hegseth said the aim is to stop the group’s killing of

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Taiwan rocked by magnitude 7.0 quake but no major damage reported

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The weather administration said damage from the quake should be limited because it was deep and hit offshore. Published On 27 Dec 202527 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of major damage.

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