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Syrian security forces free 126 minors from SDF-run prison

Syrian security forces free 126 minors from SDF-run prison

On Friday, Justice Ministry announced it had taken over Al-Aqtan prison following withdrawal of SDF

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Libya’s oil output hits 12-year high at 1.37M bpd in 2025, prime minister says
24.01.2026

Libya’s oil output hits 12-year high at 1.37M bpd in 2025, prime minister says

Country also launched its first oil and natural gas exploration licensing round in 17 years in 2025, Abdulhamid Dbeibah says

Anadolu documents YPG/SDF tunnels beneath civilian homes in northern Syria
24.01.2026

Anadolu documents YPG/SDF tunnels beneath civilian homes in northern Syria

Underground network in Ayn Issa included military hospital and weapons depots, residents say

Sudan’s Burhan discusses counterterrorism, Red Sea security with Egypt intelligence chief
24.01.2026

Sudan’s Burhan discusses counterterrorism, Red Sea security with Egypt intelligence chief

Talks in Port Sudan also address humanitarian access amid ongoing conflict

Syrian government says truce with SDF has ended, weighs next steps
24.01.2026

Syrian government says truce with SDF has ended, weighs next steps

4-day ceasefire no longer in effect with terror group YPG/SDF, government source tells SANA news agency

Libya signs energy deals to boost production, investment
24.01.2026

Libya signs energy deals to boost production, investment

Deals are signed on sidelines of the Libya Energy and Economy Summit (LEES) 2026 in Tripoli