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A report by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, examining 23 armed conflicts between July 2024 and December 2025, has concluded that widespread violations have pushed international humanitarian law (IHL) to a "critical breaking point."

Report: International Humanitarian Law at 'Critical Breaking Point'

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Nigeria Kills Boko Haram Commander, Ten Militants in Raid

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UN Warns of Financial Collapse as Unpaid Dues Hit Record

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Iran Labels EU Armies 'Terrorist Organizations' in Retaliatory Move

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US, African Union Launch Joint Investment Task Force

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Asia

Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, leader of the Iraqi paramilitary group Kataib Hezbollah, issued a statement on Sunday warning of "total war" if Iran is attacked. He called on fighters to prepare for a "comprehensive" conflict in support of Tehran.

Iraqi Militia Warns of 'Total War' if Iran Attacked

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Nigeria's President Tinubu Visits Turkey to Boost Bilateral Ties

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Iran Warns of 'All-Out War' as US Armada Heads to Region

JAN 24JAN 24

Saudi Arabia Scales Back Ambitious NEOM Megaproject

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Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Delivery Expected by Summer 2026

JAN 23JAN 23

Europe

EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday approved new sanctions against Iran, targeting individuals and entities involved in the government's response to recent protests and in the country's support for Russia. The ministers also reached a political agreement to include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the bloc's list of terrorist organizations.

EU Approves Terror Designation for Iran's IRGC

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GOP House Committee Publishes EU Justification for $143M X Fine

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France: National Assembly Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

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Dutch Parties Form Minority Government, Jetten to Be PM

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India-EU Finalize Historic Free Trade Deal After 20 Years

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Americas

The United States has handed over the Panama-flagged supertanker M/T Sophia to Venezuelan authorities after seizing it on Jan. 7, marking the first instance of a shadow fleet vessel being returned since the beginning of naval operations against Venezuela.

US Returns Seized Tanker to Venezuela

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EU Parliament Refers Mercosur Trade Deal to Court of Justice

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JAN 22JAN 22

U.S. Senate Votes to Limit Trump's Venezuela War Powers

JAN 17JAN 17

Colombia: 27 Killed in Clashes Between Rival Guerrilla Groups

JAN 19JAN 19

EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal Signing Amid Farmer Protests

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Africa

Burkina Faso's military-led government issued a decree on Thursday dissolving all political parties, which had already been forced to suspend activities following a coup four years ago. Interior Minister Émile Zerbo stated the decision was part of an effort to "rebuild the state."

Burkina Faso Dissolves All Political Parties

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Gunfire, Explosions Rock Niger Airport Near Capital

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IShowSpeed Completes 28-Day Tour Across 20 African Nations

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Sudanese Army Breaks Two-Year Siege of Key South Kordofan City

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Mozambique Floods Hit 650,000, Kill Dozens

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Oceania

The Australian national grid is as reliant on renewable energy sources as traditional fossil fuels, according to the quarterly results for Q4 2025 published by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

Renewables Hit 50% in Australia in Q4 2025

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Snapchat Blocks 415K Underage Accounts, Flags Gaps in Australia's Social Media Law

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Australia Cancels Visa for Jewish Influencer Over Hate Speech

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Carlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest Career Grand Slam Winner

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Deadly Landslides Strike New Zealand After Record Rainfall

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