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3 soldiers killed, 7 injured in explosion during tunnel search in Syria

3 soldiers killed, 7 injured in explosion during tunnel search in Syria

Syrian Army continuing search-and-sweep operations in tunnels cleared of YPG/SDF terror group in Sarrin, Aleppo

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Belgium explores renting prison capacity in Estonia amid overcrowding
03.02.2026

Belgium explores renting prison capacity in Estonia amid overcrowding

Latest figures show 585 inmates sleeping on floor, while total prison population increased by 40 since Jan. 26.

Gaza civil defense halts recovery of Palestinian bodies due to fuel shortage
03.02.2026

Gaza civil defense halts recovery of Palestinian bodies due to fuel shortage

Emergency agency says lack of fuel under Israel’s blockade has limited its ability to respond to distress calls and humanitarian missions

Egypt's Umm Kulthum: An eternal star who won hearts from Cairo to Istanbul
03.02.2026

Egypt's Umm Kulthum: An eternal star who won hearts from Cairo to Istanbul

‘I see Umm Kulthum as something beyond art. In the world, there is art and then there is Umm Kulthum’s music,’ says Turkish singer and musician Arif Altunkaya

Iran’s Shamkhani says ‘no reason’ to transfer enriched uranium abroad as Tehran prepares for talks with US
03.02.2026

Iran’s Shamkhani says ‘no reason’ to transfer enriched uranium abroad as Tehran prepares for talks with US

Iran, US prepare to resume negotiations in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the two countries

Israeli army uproots 200 grapevines in occupied West Bank, raids towns
03.02.2026

Israeli army uproots 200 grapevines in occupied West Bank, raids towns

Forces damage agricultural land, impose new military measures in several communities