Middle East

Sudanese army repels RSF attack on border town in western Sudan

Sudanese army repels RSF attack on border town in western Sudan

Clashes erupt in El Tina near Chad border as army-aligned forces deny RSF claim of control

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Syrian authorities take control of Qamishli airport under deal with SDF
21.02.2026

Syrian authorities take control of Qamishli airport under deal with SDF

Civil Aviation Authority says move completes part of broader agreement aimed at unifying airport management under state control in northeastern Syria

Hundreds protest in Stockholm to denounce Israel’s latest measures aimed at annexing West Bank
21.02.2026

Hundreds protest in Stockholm to denounce Israel’s latest measures aimed at annexing West Bank

Despite cold weather, people gather at Odenplan Square in central Stockholm in response to calls from several civil society organizations before marching on roads to protest Israel's plans to annex parts of occupied West Bank

Former US army veteran opposes Ohio bill targeting Israel criticism as antisemitism
21.02.2026

Former US army veteran opposes Ohio bill targeting Israel criticism as antisemitism

Ohio bill adopting antisemitism definition draws fire from 17-year US Army veteran Josephine Guilbeau, who warns it could criminalize criticism of Israel and threaten free speech

Palestine denounces US envoy’s remarks on Israeli rule over Middle East
21.02.2026

Palestine denounces US envoy’s remarks on Israeli rule over Middle East

Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns comments by Mike Huckabee as incitement to expansionism that contradict international law and President Trump’s stated opposition to West Bank annexation

Iran’s IRGC Navy tests Sayyad-3G air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz drill
21.02.2026

Iran’s IRGC Navy tests Sayyad-3G air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz drill

Missile has vertical launch capability and 150-kilometer range