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Syrian army surges into Kurdish-held towns in ‘betrayal’ shattering prospects of accord
ByGuardian staff with Reuters and Agence France-Presse in Deir Hafar January 18, 2026

Government extends grip on north after stalled efforts under Ahmed al-Sharaa to reach accommodation with Kurds and fold their forces into national army Syria’s army has taken control of swathes of the country’s north, dislodging Kurdish forces from ter…

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‘He hoped Trump’s help would arrive’: why protesters in Iran feel betrayed
ByDeepa Parent and William Christou January 18, 2026

Many believed a US president would – for the first time – rescue them but now people can only despair after mass arrests and brutalityWhen Donald Trump, said he would “rescue” protesters if Iranian authorities started shooting, Siavash Shirzad believed…

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US-backed Palestinian committee shares mission statement on Gaza governance
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 18, 2026

The technocratic body will operate under the direction of Trump's 'board of peace', stacked with pro-Israel figures.

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Guatemala prisoners take workers hostages in riots across three facilities
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 18, 2026

Officials say 46 workers are being held, with gang members behind the riots seeking better conditions.

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Military leader Doumbouya sworn in as Guinea’s president
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 18, 2026

Doumbouya was declared victor in the West African country's first election since he led the 2021 military takeover.

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Trump’s ‘board of peace’ appears to seek wider mandate beyond Gaza
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 18, 2026

While launched as part of Gaza ceasefire, Trump envisions board as 'bold new approach to resolving global conflicts'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,424
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 18, 2026

These are the key developments from day 1,424 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.

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US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdish-held territory
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

Kurdish-led SDF accuses Syrian forces of violating withdrawal deal as they take key towns and oilfields.

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Uganda’s Museveni wins 7th term, opponent calls results ‘fake’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term, according to official results.

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