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January 20, 2026

Gaza vanishing: Trump’s Board of Peace

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza was always going to raise a host of niggling questions. From the outset, the US President made it clear...

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January 20, 2026

Israel demolishes structures inside UN agency’s headquarters in East Jerusalem

Israeli forces and far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir on Tuesday stormed the closed headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem and demolished structures there,...

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January 20, 2026

Syria interior ministry arrests 81 Daesh members who escaped from al-Shaddadi prison

The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced early on Tuesday that it had arrested 81 members of the Islamic State (IS) group who had escaped from al-Shaddadi prison in the...

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January 20, 2026

Zamir warns Netanyahu of serious troop shortage threatening army readiness

Israeli army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has sent a warning letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying there is a severe shortage of soldiers and an urgent need...

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January 20, 2026

Israel decides to keep Rafah crossing closed, prevent Gaza administration committee entry

Israel has decided to keep the Rafah crossing closed and to prevent the Gaza administration committee from entering the territory, despite US demands. This comes amid disagreements with Washington...

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January 20, 2026

Gulf rivalry on Egypt’s shores

Gulf money is extending its reach along Egypt’s coastlines—northwards on the Mediterranean Sea and eastwards on the Red Sea—amid an Emirati-Saudi-Qatari struggle to secure the largest share of a...

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January 19, 2026

Disease risks in Gaza at record highs amid vaccine shortages: UNRWA

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) warned Monday that disease risks in the Gaza Strip have reached record levels, as children continue to miss essential vaccinations amid more...

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January 19, 2026

Sharaa, Trump discuss situation in Syria, affirm support for country’s unity, counterterrorism

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa had a phone call on Monday with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, during which they discussed developments in Syria and affirmed support for the country’s...

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January 19, 2026

Turkish defence firm displays UAV munitions and missile systems at DIMDEX 2026

Turkish defence company Roketsan is showcasing a wide range of systems, from unmanned aerial vehicle munitions to anti-tank and air defense platforms, at the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition...

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January 19, 2026

India, United Arab Emirates sign natural gas pact, move towards closer defence cooperation

India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday signed a 10-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement, with both countries vowing to double bilateral trade to a $200 billion...

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