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Syria
Syrian government announces ceasefire with Syrian Democratic Forces
A ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian army was announced following the army's takeover of areas in the east of the country, including military, security and administrative arrangements.
Lifestyle
Talking sport shop: a global meeting of minds and voices in Dubai
The inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai brought together elite athletes and sports leaders to discuss the growing pressures of modern sport, mental health, faith and responsibility; and how that contributes to making sport a better human experience, way beyond competition.
China
Canada PM Mark Carney meets China's Xi Jinping in landmark visit
According to Carney, the relationship "will not only deepen our bilateral ties to the benefit of our peoples but will also—from our judgement—help improve the multilateral system—a system that, in recent years, has come under great strain."
Iran
Gulf on edge: Iran warns it will target US military bases if attacked
US personnel movements from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar underscores rising fears of direct US–Iran confrontation, according to Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, who says Tehran has explicitly warned Doha and Riyadh it would retaliate against American targets.
Iran
Russia mostly silent on Iran protests as arms cooperation continues
It took the Kremlin nearly two weeks of protests in Iran to say "no third party" can change the fundamental nature of relations between Iran and Russia. In an Euronews interview, political analyst and Iran expert Nikita Smagin explains Moscow-Tehran ties.
Culture Series
World Sports Capital for 2026: Baku takes centre stage
In partnership with Azpromo
Baku is preparing for its role as World Sports Capital 2026, hosting major international events, expanding sports facilities and increasing participation across elite sport, youth programmes and social inclusion initiatives.
Iran
Footballers die in protests as ex-Iran team captain slams FIFA silence
Media and human rights reports indicate that several footballers have been killed during Iran’s recent protests, developments that have once again raised serious concerns about the widespread use of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators.
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Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest
About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran.