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German parliament bars AfD party staffers over security concerns

German parliament bars AfD party staffers over security concerns

Bundestag denies access to far-right party employees linked to extremism and alleged Russian ties, according to reports

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Phase 2 of Myanmar's polls held towards new government taking office in April
11.01.2026

Phase 2 of Myanmar's polls held towards new government taking office in April

Phase one was held on Dec. 28 – 1st elections since 2021 military coup ousted elected government – with final phase set for Jan. 25

US, partner forces launch strikes against Daesh terrorists in Syria
11.01.2026

US, partner forces launch strikes against Daesh terrorists in Syria

Terror group targeted as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, says CENTCOM

'Your long nightmare is soon coming to a close': US senator tells Iranians
11.01.2026

'Your long nightmare is soon coming to a close': US senator tells Iranians

'Your bravery and determination to end your oppression has been noticed' by Trump, says Lindsey Graham

Turkish Cypriots criticize EU over Greek Cypriot Administration’s turn at EU Presidency
10.01.2026

Turkish Cypriots criticize EU over Greek Cypriot Administration’s turn at EU Presidency

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Foreign Ministry says EU risks losing credibility by maintaining what it calls one-sided stance on Cyprus issue

US-based X platform replaces Iran flag emoji with historic lion and sun symbol amid wave of protests
10.01.2026

US-based X platform replaces Iran flag emoji with historic lion and sun symbol amid wave of protests

Change applies to web version only, while mobile platforms continue to display Iran’s official state flag