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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has traveled to New York to address the UN General Assembly, marking the first such visit since 1967. His trip signals a move toward normalization amid ongoing internal and regional tensions, including efforts to improve US and Israeli relations and upcoming elections. Significant diplomatic developments are underway.
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The US has increased military strikes against vessels linked to drug trafficking, expanding operations into the eastern Pacific. Since September, at least 57 people have been killed in these targeted attacks, which are part of a broader campaign against narco-terrorism linked to Venezuela and the Caribbean. The strikes include night operations and are justified as part of a war on drug cartels.
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Fighters linked to al-Qaeda have intensified a fuel blockade in Mali, severely disrupting Bamako's economy and daily life. Schools are closed, citizens are urged to leave, and the military faces mounting pressure amid ongoing attacks and economic strangulation. The situation risks further destabilization of the region.
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On November 10, 2025, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House, the first Syrian leader to do so since independence. The meeting with President Donald Trump focused on lifting sanctions, Syria’s integration into a US-led coalition against ISIS, and a potential security pact involving Israel. The US suspended Caesar Act sanctions for six months, signaling a shift in regional alliances and Syria’s international rehabilitation.
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Mali's military government has suspended French channels TF1 and LCI after they aired unverified claims about security threats and state collapse. The ban follows a report alleging jihadists near Bamako, which the authorities condemned as false and alarmist. The channels have been inaccessible since Thursday evening.
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Burkina Faso's military-led government has approved a bill to reintroduce the death penalty for crimes including treason and terrorism. The move follows a series of reforms since the 2022 coup, amid ongoing security crises and increased repression of media and opposition. The bill now awaits parliamentary approval.