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Rebels take key military base in Mali's north

Rebels take key military base in Mali's north

Mali's army and its Russian mercenary allies surrendered a strategic northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, as Tuareg separatists and jihadists wage a unified front to bring down the country's junta. The west African nation is facing a critical security situation following large-scale

Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete

Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete

Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces off Crete left their boats on Friday, many taken to hospital on the Greek island while others were flown out. Greek officials said 31 of the roughly 175 activists had been taken to hospital on Crete. Turkish

Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadline

Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadline

Tehran's air defences were activated to counter small aircraft and drones late Thursday, as the White House signalled that it will not be reined in by a congressional deadline on the Iran war. The Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported that air defence systems, heard in some parts

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: — Air defences activated in Iran: local media - Air defences were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday night after they were activated to counter small aircraft and drones, Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported. Air defences were active

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel said on Thursday that dozens of activists intercepted by its military on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greece. Israel's foreign ministry earlier said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 20 boats. The flotilla was the

In Mauritania, Mali refugees hope Russia will depart their homeland

In Mauritania, Mali refugees hope Russia will depart their homeland

From the safety of Mauritania, Mali refugee Mosso said he would only return home if Russian mercenaries leave his country, something he is more hopeful of following large-scale attacks by jihadists and separatists last weekend. On Saturday, Tuareg rebels and Al-Qaeda-linked fighters launched a coordinated offensive against

Ukraine wants details of Russia's army parade truce offer

Ukraine wants details of Russia's army parade truce offer

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Kyiv would seek details from Washington about a Kremlin offer for a ceasefire on May 9, when Russia holds large-scale World War II commemorations. Russian leader Vladimir Putin made the proposal to pause fighting in his four-year invasion of Ukraine during