Conflicts
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Sudan’s Never-Ending War: 1,000 Days of Despair
Since April 2023, Sudan’s civil war has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with roughly 34 million Sudanese people in need of health or humanitarian assistance this year. Unfortunately, the fighting is far from over.
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Protesters Push Iran to the Edge
The situation continues to escalate as some protesters have begun chanting “death to Islamic Republic” and internet blackouts prevent information from leaking internationally. At least 10,000 protestors have been arrested and hundreds killed by the IRGC.
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Trump Backs Protestors in Iran
Since December 2025, huge anti-government demonstrations have swept across Iran, which were triggered by skyrocketing inflation attributed to Iran’s currency’s collapse. President Trump has said American military “rescue” is not off the table.
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UK and France Strike Islamic State Arms Site in Syria
The underground facility was bombed as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the international anti-jihadist coalition coordinated by the United States. It follows a US strike last month in response to the IS killing two American soldiers.
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Iran Grapples With Renewed Nationwide Protests
Thousands of anti-government protestors are marching over the collapse of the Iranian rial. The government’s brutal crackdown on protestors has earned a subtle threat from US President Trump.
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China-Taiwan Tensions Escalate After Major Military Drills
Beijing’s December drills have raised fresh global fear about a Chinese invasion of the island. However, they appear to send more of a political message rather than a serious military escalation.