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Breaking News
Kurdish-backed fighters capture key IS stronghold in Syria
The Kurdish-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Friday captured the city of Shadadi, the main stronghold of the Islamic State (IS)…
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INTL CONFLICTS
The Arab-Iran tensions and China’s efforts for a political solution
By Nasurullah Brohi The recent rash of the political crisis and the tension between Saudi Arabia and the Iran has…
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EUROPE
The Balkans: Back on the radar?
By Florian Bieber The term “Balkans route” and images of thousands of refugees crossing Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, and Croatia brought the…
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Breaking News
Russia strikes Syrian rebels near Turkey borders, Syrian army advances on ground
Russian airstrikes on Friday targeted rebel-bound weapon shipment entering Syria from Turkey, pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV reported, as the Syrian military was making…
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INTL CONFLICTS
Russia-Turkey relations moving towards tension or truce?
By Nasurullah Brohi The Cold War styled insulation erupted once again after Turkey allegedly shot down a Russian jet violating…
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Breaking News
Cenk Uygur declares ISIS is in trouble: Ramadi is taken back by Iraqi forces from ISIS control
Iraqi forces have taken back Ramadi from ISIS. Cenk Uygur celebrates the huge victory for the United States and Iraqi…
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MIDDLE EAST
Collective security important than sectarian alliance
By Mehmet Bildik Since Turkey agreed in July to let the United States use the Incirlik Air Base in order to…
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MIDDLE EAST
Obama urges Turkey to de-escalate tensions with Iraq
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to take additional steps to de-escalate tensions with…
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INTL CONFLICTS
Russia-Turkey paranoia in Levant crisis
By Shah Rukh Hashmi Imposing Economic sanctions and putting the visa regime for Turkey to an end, are the responses…
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Breaking News
Turkish F-16 downs Russian jet
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cancelled his official visit to Ankara on Tuesday in the midst of an emerging crisis…
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