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Syrian Army Takes Full Control of Deir Hafer Following SDF Withdrawal
The Syrian army announced it had taken full control of Deir Hafer, a strategic city in Aleppo governorate, after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew early Saturday morning. The move comes amid efforts to reintegrate SDF-held areas into the Syrian state following a stalled agreement from March 2025. Syrian Forces Enter Deir Hafer Syrian
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BJP Sweeps 2026 Maharashtra Civic Polls, Clinches 1,425 Seats Across 29 Municipal Corporations
Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a historic victory in the 2026 Maharashtra civic elections, winning 1,425 out of 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations and decisively ending Uddhav Thackeray’s three-decade-long dominance over the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The results mark a watershed moment in state politics, reinforcing the BJP’s position as the principal urban political force in Maharashtra
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Bodija Residents Renew Calls for Justice and Support Two Years After Explosion
Two years after the devastating January 16, 2024, explosion at Bodija Estate in Ibadan, the Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) has renewed appeals for greater government intervention and justice for victims. The blast claimed five lives, left many injured, and destroyed multimillion-naira properties. Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, BERA President, urged the Oyo State Government to release
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Iran Reports 3,000 Arrests as Antigovernment Protests Subside Amid Internet Blackout
Iranian authorities report that at least 3,000 people have been arrested in the aftermath of weeks of antigovernment demonstrations, as the streets of Tehran and other cities remain largely calm. The mass protests, which erupted in late December over rising inflation and the steep devaluation of Iran’s currency, appear to have largely subsided under a
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Congress Leader Warns ‘India Will Respond’ as Drones Spotted Near Pakistan Border
New Delhi: Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi issued a stern warning on Friday after multiple reports of drones being sighted near the India-Pakistan border, suggesting that the activity is part of a deliberate pattern of hostile action rather than isolated incidents. Singhvi’s remarks underscore growing concerns in India over cross-border aerial surveillance and potential security threats, particularly in
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Israeli Strikes Kill Several Palestinians as Gaza Governance Committee Meets in Cairo
Israeli attacks have killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire, just as a Palestinian technocratic committee convened in Cairo to oversee the second phase of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. Civilians in the besieged territory continue to face severe shortages of food, shelter, and safety, raising doubts over
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Babayemi Urges Grassroots Supporters to Stay Committed to APC
Omooba Dotun Babayemi, through the Ireti Osun Movement, has called on members and supporters across Osun State to remain steadfast in backing the All Progressives Congress (APC). Babayemi, a former gubernatorial aspirant, engaged with 30 local governments and 299 of the state’s 332 wards, emphasizing the importance of unity and loyalty to the party. Speaking
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Key Wins, Thackerays’ Loss, and BJP’s Dominance: Maharashtra Civic Poll Results Decoded
Maharashtra: The results of Maharashtra’s 2026 municipal corporation elections have delivered a decisive verdict, signaling a new chapter in the state’s urban political landscape. The ruling Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in 23 out of 29 municipal corporations that went to the polls on Friday, including a historic takeover of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), ending a 25-year Thackeray dominance in the city and
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Trump Appoints Tony Blair and Jared Kushner to Controversial “Gaza Board of Peace”
In a highly controversial move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a new oversight body called the “Board of Peace”, designed to implement his administration’s 20-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Among the founding executive members are former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared
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Cross River Police Refute Alleged Brutality, Clarify Viral Video Incident
The Cross River State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging brutality by its personnel, describing the video as a misrepresentation of events. The incident occurred on 15 January 2026, around 12:45 p.m., when the Operation Anti-Kidnapping Unit (“Dragon”) was conducting a routine patrol near the Ettagbor axis in Calabar. Officers flagged
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