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Syria: Aleppo fighting leaves civilians dead, displaces thousands

Syria: Aleppo fighting leaves civilians dead, displaces thousands **Renewed Hostilities in Aleppo Trigger Humanitarian Crisis, UN Urges Ceasefire** Aleppo, Syria – Escalating violence in Aleppo has resulted in a dire humanitarian situation, with reports indicating at least five civilian... read more »

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Human Rights Council elects Indonesian candidate President for 2026

Human Rights Council elects Indonesian candidate President for 2026 **Indonesian Diplomat Set to Preside Over UN Human Rights Council in 2026** Geneva – In a landmark decision, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has designated an Indonesian diplomat as its President for the year... read more »

Saudi Arabias allies in Yemen oust UAE-b...

Saudi Arabias allies in Yemen oust UAE-backed separatist from government

Saudi Arabias allies in Yemen oust UAE-backed separatist from government **Title: Tensions Rise in Yemen as Separatist Leader Defies Saudi Accusations Amidst Political Turmoil** Aden, Yemen – Political tensions in Yemen have escalated following accusations leveled against Aidarous al-Zubaidi,... read more »

Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president
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Venezuelan politics are a blood sport. The U.S. is entering the ring.

Venezuelan politics are a blood sport. The U.S. is entering the ring. **Venezuela’s Shifting Power Dynamics: Military Influence Looms Large Under New Presidency** Caracas, Venezuela – The recent ascension of Delcy Rodríguez to the Venezuelan presidency has been met with cautious... read more »

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