Sahel Countries Announce 5,000-Soldier Joint Force
Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, led by military juntas, announced a 5,000-strong joint force to combat jihadist groups within the Sahel Alliance (AES), highlighting growing military cooperation and dissatisfaction with ECOWAS.
Sahel Countries Announce 5,000-Soldier Joint Force
Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, led by military juntas, announced a 5,000-strong joint force to combat jihadist groups within the Sahel Alliance (AES), highlighting growing military cooperation and dissatisfaction with ECOWAS.
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Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
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Pakistan-Taliban Relations Deteriorate Amidst Airstrikes and Accusations
Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban has dramatically soured, marked by Pakistani airstrikes into Afghanistan and border clashes, stemming from the Taliban's alleged failure to curb the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) which conducts attacks in Pakistan. A recent meeting between a Taliban officia...
Pakistan-Taliban Relations Deteriorate Amidst Airstrikes and Accusations
Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban has dramatically soured, marked by Pakistani airstrikes into Afghanistan and border clashes, stemming from the Taliban's alleged failure to curb the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) which conducts attacks in Pakistan. A recent meeting between a Taliban officia...
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40% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange: Hostages Freed, Security Risks Remain
Israel and Hamas reached a prisoner exchange deal in Qatar, securing the release of Israeli hostages held for 468 days, but releasing 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in return, raising significant security concerns and leaving the future of Hamas's control over Gaza unclear.
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange: Hostages Freed, Security Risks Remain
Israel and Hamas reached a prisoner exchange deal in Qatar, securing the release of Israeli hostages held for 468 days, but releasing 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in return, raising significant security concerns and leaving the future of Hamas's control over Gaza unclear.
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52% Bias Score
Iraq Seeks to Disarm Powerful Armed Factions Amid Regional Uncertainty
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced efforts to disarm or integrate powerful armed factions in Iraq that have attacked US forces and Israel, amid regional shifts and a new US administration.
Iraq Seeks to Disarm Powerful Armed Factions Amid Regional Uncertainty
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced efforts to disarm or integrate powerful armed factions in Iraq that have attacked US forces and Israel, amid regional shifts and a new US administration.
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Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain U.S. Commitment to South China Sea Stability
Japan and the Philippines will press President-elect Trump to uphold U.S. commitment to regional stability amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, following recent aggressive Chinese coast guard patrols near the Philippines, prompting Manila to consider all options, including new law...
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain U.S. Commitment to South China Sea Stability
Japan and the Philippines will press President-elect Trump to uphold U.S. commitment to regional stability amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, following recent aggressive Chinese coast guard patrols near the Philippines, prompting Manila to consider all options, including new law...
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DRC Conflict Spills into Burundi, Exacerbating Regional Tensions
The conflict in eastern DRC between M23 rebels and FARDC forces has spilled over into Burundi, causing a refugee crisis and prompting accusations by Gitega that Rwanda is attempting to destabilize the region through support for armed groups, culminating in attacks that resulted in approximately twen...
DRC Conflict Spills into Burundi, Exacerbating Regional Tensions
The conflict in eastern DRC between M23 rebels and FARDC forces has spilled over into Burundi, causing a refugee crisis and prompting accusations by Gitega that Rwanda is attempting to destabilize the region through support for armed groups, culminating in attacks that resulted in approximately twen...
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Intertwined Ceasefires: Israel's Lebanon-Gaza Dilemma
As Israel's 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah expires on January 27th, following a ceasefire with Hamas on October 7th, the IDF faces the challenge of maintaining deterrence against both groups while managing international pressure for withdrawal from Lebanon, potentially influencing the enforcement o...
Intertwined Ceasefires: Israel's Lebanon-Gaza Dilemma
As Israel's 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah expires on January 27th, following a ceasefire with Hamas on October 7th, the IDF faces the challenge of maintaining deterrence against both groups while managing international pressure for withdrawal from Lebanon, potentially influencing the enforcement o...
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Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Agreed, Phased Ceasefire Planned
A ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed upon, involving a phased approach to release 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with a six-week initial phase followed by negotiations for further releases and a lasting peace.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Agreed, Phased Ceasefire Planned
A ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed upon, involving a phased approach to release 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with a six-week initial phase followed by negotiations for further releases and a lasting peace.
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Ghana and Mali Strengthen Ties to Counter Jihadist Threat
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga met in Accra on January 16th to discuss strengthening bilateral ties to counter the growing jihadist threat and instability in West Africa, with discussions including increased security cooperation and support for Mali'...
Ghana and Mali Strengthen Ties to Counter Jihadist Threat
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga met in Accra on January 16th to discuss strengthening bilateral ties to counter the growing jihadist threat and instability in West Africa, with discussions including increased security cooperation and support for Mali'...
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Syria Detains Egyptian Militant Threatening Egypt
Syrian authorities detained Egyptian Islamist militant Ahmed al-Mansour for threatening Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, amid concerns in Cairo about the rise of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Syria and the potential resurgence of Islamist groups following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Syria Detains Egyptian Militant Threatening Egypt
Syrian authorities detained Egyptian Islamist militant Ahmed al-Mansour for threatening Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, amid concerns in Cairo about the rise of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Syria and the potential resurgence of Islamist groups following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
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40% Bias Score
U.S.-Armenia Sign Strategic Partnership Amidst Kremlin Concerns
The U.S. and Armenia will sign a strategic partnership document today in Washington, elevating their bilateral ties and including cooperation in various sectors, from democratic support to security and transportation, despite undisclosed details and Kremlin concerns.
U.S.-Armenia Sign Strategic Partnership Amidst Kremlin Concerns
The U.S. and Armenia will sign a strategic partnership document today in Washington, elevating their bilateral ties and including cooperation in various sectors, from democratic support to security and transportation, despite undisclosed details and Kremlin concerns.
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48% Bias Score