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Insecurity forces over 4,000 civilians to flee Sudan’s Kordofan: UN

Insecurity forces over 4,000 civilians to flee Sudan’s Kordofan: UN

Three Kordofan states witnessed fierce fighting between army, paramilitary RSF, prompting tens of thousands of people to flee

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US, Saudi Arabia discuss Yemen tensions, regional security
30.12.2025

US, Saudi Arabia discuss Yemen tensions, regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud hold phone call, according to State Department

Over 177,000 Syrians returned home voluntarily from Jordan in 1 year: UN
30.12.2025

Over 177,000 Syrians returned home voluntarily from Jordan in 1 year: UN

Syrians make up vast majority of registered refugees in Jordan, totaling 421,511 people

Saudi Arabia hopes for UAE troop withdrawal from Yemen within 24 hours
30.12.2025

Saudi Arabia hopes for UAE troop withdrawal from Yemen within 24 hours

Call comes after Yemen’s presidential council set 24-hour deadline for UAE to withdraw troops

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
30.12.2025

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Saudi Cabinet rejects declaration of mutual recognition between Israel, Somaliland

US sanctions Venezuela, Iran-based individuals, entities allegedly linked to drone trade
30.12.2025

US sanctions Venezuela, Iran-based individuals, entities allegedly linked to drone trade

'Treasury is holding Iran and Venezuela accountable for their aggressive and reckless proliferation of deadly weapons around the world,' says senior official