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Kurds, Trump and a Fragmented Iran: A New Chessboard

March 7, 2026

"The United States and Israel appear to be reshaping the Middle East by encouraging Kurdish fighters in Iran to spark conflict that could split the nation. The plan, if it exists, would aim to weaken Tehran’s grip and create a power vacuum that the Kurds might try to fill. In recent reports, Trum

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Books for a March Getaway

March 3, 2026

March brings fresh stories that feel like a quick trip away from daily life. Readers can jump into deserts, oceans, war zones, or imagined futures without leaving their homes. One book invites you to the U. S. –Mexico borderlands where a legendary Apache warrior once lived. It mixes history a

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Evacuations Begin as Middle East Flights Stall

March 3, 2026

The war that started on Saturday forced many people to stay in the Middle East, and only a few flights are leaving now. UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and FlyDubai started a limited number of trips from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most scheduled flights were still canceled: over 90 % of Dubai’s

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Turkish Citizens Repatriated From ISIS Detainees After Iraqi Deal

February 23, 2026

Iraq says it has reached an agreement with Ankara to bring back Turkish nationals among the thousands of former ISIS prisoners that were moved from Syria. The transfer happened after Kurdish forces withdrew and shut down camps that had held suspected terrorists for years. Iraq’s foreign minister

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A New Book Fair Shows Syria’s Open‑Book Future

February 12, 2026

The Damascus book fair this month marked a turning point for the country, showing that books once banned are now on shelves and selling well. The event opened after Bashar al‑Assad’s regime fell, reflecting how the new government has changed Syria’s cultural rules. At the fair, readers could find

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Kurds Stand Guard as Syria's Fragile Truce Holds

January 28, 2026

In Syria's northeast, Kurds are keeping watch. They don't trust the shaky truce. They remember last year's violence. They want to protect their land. They want to keep their self-rule. In Qamishli, a city mostly Kurds call home, people are volunteering for night patrols. They carry guns. They say t

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Unveiling the Hidden Hands Behind Global Power Plays

January 25, 2026

In the shadowy world of geopolitics, it's easy to get lost in the noise. But let's cut through the clutter and talk about the real players pulling the strings. Russia, often seen as a lone wolf, is far from independent. Behind the scenes, a network of powerful interests, many with ties to Israel, ca

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Syria's Shaky Truce: What's Next for Kurds and Government Forces?

January 25, 2026

Tensions are high in northern Syria as government troops and Kurdish forces face off, waiting for a deadline that could either bring peace or more fighting. The deadline, set for Saturday evening, was supposed to decide if the two sides would stop fighting or keep going. But there's talk that the de

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Syria's Fragile Peace: Can Trust Be Built?

January 22, 2026

In Syria, a shaky truce is holding between the government and Kurdish-led forces. The U. S. is pushing for this peace to last. They want both sides to trust each other more. This comes after the Syrian government took control of big parts of the northeast. They want to show they are in charge. The

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The Great Transfer: ISIS Fighters Move from Syria to Iraq

January 22, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. military has relocated 150 Islamic State fighters from Syria to Iraq. This action follows the sudden breakdown of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria. The SDF had been in charge of securing several prisons and detention camps, b