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Syria designates key zone west of Euphrates a military area
The Syrian Army has declared territories west of the Euphrates River a military zone, citing the presence of the YPG/SDF and accusing them of drone attacks on Aleppo. The move signals rising tensions over unfulfilled agreements and threatens to destabilize the fragile post-Assad security landscape.
13 January 2026
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Trump imposes 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced that countries conducting trade with Iran will face a 25% tariff on their exports to the United States, effective immediately.
13 January 2026
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Israel alarmed as Saudi Arabia pursues new regional axis to counter Its Influence
Saudi Arabia is shifting its regional strategy by strengthening ties with Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, and Qatar, aiming to contain Israel's expanding influence following its aggressive policies, including the attack on Qatar.
13 January 2026
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Israeli Knesset advances bill to impose death penalty on Palestinians for Oct. 7 attacks
Israel's parliament has passed a first reading of a bill to establish a special court with the power to sentence Palestinians to death for offenses related to the October 7, 2023 attacks, barring them from future prisoner exchanges.
13 January 2026
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Iran accuses US, Israel of sending ISIS militants to conduct attacks inside country
Iran's armed forces chief of staff has accused the United States and Israel of deploying ISIS members into Iran to carry out terrorist attacks against civilians and security forces, following what he called their failed "12-day war."
13 January 2026
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Istanbul University launches AI project to monitor and protect seagrass meadows
Istanbul University scientists are using AI, satellites, and drones to monitor endangered seagrass meadows in Turkish coastal waters, aiming to safeguard vital ecosystems threatened by climate change and human activity.
13 January 2026
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Russia summons Polish envoy over arrest of archaeologist in Warsaw
Moscow has summoned Poland's ambassador to protest the detention of Russian scientist Alexander Butyagin, calling Ukraine's request for his arrest "absurd" and demanding his immediate release.
13 January 2026
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Syrian Army warns SDF over mobilization in Aleppo, designates closed military zones
The Syrian Army has issued a warning against continued military mobilization by the YPG/SDF in northern Aleppo, designating areas as closed military zones and urging armed groups to withdraw east of the Euphrates River.
13 January 2026
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Storm collapses damaged buildings in Gaza, killing at least four Palestinians
At least four Palestinians, including a child and an elderly man, have been killed after buildings previously damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed during a severe storm, worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
13 January 2026
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Syrian rescue teams save 25 from flash floods in Homs province
Emergency crews in Syria rescued 25 people, mostly women and children, from flooded homes in rural Homs after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, stranding families overnight.
13 January 2026
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Cocoa prices extend sharp decline, falling over 10% in early 2026
Cocoa futures have dropped more than 10% in the first weeks of 2026, continuing a historic slump from 2025 on improved West African harvest outlooks and weak global demand.
13 January 2026
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German chancellor predicts imminent fall of Iranian regime amid protests
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Iran's government, which he said maintains power only through violence, is in its "final days and weeks." He called for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government.
13 January 2026
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US used civilian-like aircraft in deadly Caribbean strike, raising legal concerns
The US military employed an aircraft painted to look civilian during a September strike on a suspected drug boat, killing 11. The tactic prompted internal debate over potential violations of international law.
13 January 2026
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Iran's internet blackout exceeds 100 hours amid ongoing unrest, monitor says
Internet connectivity in Iran remains near total blackout for over four days, with access at just 1% of ordinary levels, according to a global network monitor. The outage coincides with sustained nationwide protests.
13 January 2026
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US defense secretary announces major push for military AI dominance
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a new strategy to accelerate the military's adoption of artificial intelligence, aiming to extend American combat superiority and deter adversaries like Iran.
13 January 2026
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US Senator Mark Warner condemns administration for stoking Islamophobia, anti-Arab hate
Senator Mark Warner accused the Trump administration of fueling a rise in anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bigotry, citing inflammatory rhetoric from the president and members of Congress as threats to American values.
13 January 2026
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US judge revives stalled offshore wind project, overruling Trump
A US federal judge has overturned the Trump administration's suspension of a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island, rejecting its national security justification. The ruling allows Danish developer Ørsted to resume work, preventing daily losses of $1.5 million for the nearly complete renewable energy venture.
13 January 2026
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China vows to protect interests after Trump tariffs threat on Iran trade
China has pledged to safeguard its interests following a move by US President Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs on nations trading with Iran. The threat escalates economic tensions and complicates diplomacy in the Middle East, a region where Türkiye also maintains significant strategic and economic ties.
13 January 2026
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German army elite unit embroiled in major extremism, abuse scandal
An elite German paratrooper regiment is facing dozens of criminal investigations over allegations of far-right extremism, drug use, and sexual abuse. The reports highlight deep-seated disciplinary failures within the Bundeswehr, raising serious questions about the operational integrity of a key NATO member's military at a time of European security crisis.
13 January 2026
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