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U.S. Signals Military Deployment Toward Iran Amid Regional Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is deploying naval forces toward Iran, describing the movement as an “armada” while suggesting that the deployment may serve as a deterrent rather than a prelude to immediate action. Speaking to reporters while returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump stated that although […]

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Israel Intercepts Aid Ship Bound for Gaza

Middle East / ENM

A British vessel carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces late Sunday night in international waters. Among those on board was climate activist Greta Thunberg. The incident has sparked international criticism and raised questions over maritime law. The Madleen, a British ship organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), was stopped approximately

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Sudan’s civil war enters its third year

Africa / ENM

Sudan’s brutal civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has entered its third year, as the involvement of rebel groups and persistent violence continue to destabilize the region, exacerbating what the United Nations calls the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In a recent escalation of violence, Sudan’s paramilitary

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Zelensky repeats call for Western troops in Ukraine

Eastern Europe / ENM

Ukraine’s allies convened for the 25th time at Ramstein Air Base in Germany as part of the “Ukraine Defense Contact Group.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky personally attended the meeting, marking one of his last discussions with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin before Donald Trump and his administration assume power in 11 days. Also present were

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MEPs issue warning about ethnic cleansing in Armenia

Uncategorized / ENM

While on a recent fact finding mission to Armenia, Members of European Parliament, including German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg, have issued a warning about ethnic cleansing in Armenia, thereby strongly condemning Azerbaijan for its aggression and breach of Armenia’s territorial integrity. They warned in particular that if Artsakh falls under Azerbaijani rule, there is

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