Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF
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Trump’s troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing military operations in US cities will cost $93m a month.
Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes?
Bangladesh’s era of coups and military rule may be over for now, but the army remains a potent force impacting politics
LIVE: Iran warns of quick retaliation as Trump revives US threats
Iran pushes back after Trump says Tehran can either negotiate ’a fair and equitable deal’ or face a US ’armada’.
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda with 1.4m followers reports TikTok ban
Emmy-winning Owda points to changes in TikTok’s US ownership, remarks from Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to explain ban.
Elon Musk’s Tesla reports first-ever annual decline in revenue
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,435
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US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave
Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
Quebec mosque attack anniversary renews call to end anti-Muslim hate
Muslim leaders warn against divisive laws, rhetoric as Canada marks nine years since deadly Quebec City mosque shooting.
Barcelona claim Champions League last-16 spot, but its the playoffs for PSG
Barcelona leap into Champions League automatic qualifying positions with win in Copenhagen, but PSG face playoffs.