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Russia appears to be moving some of its military equipment from Syria to Africa, where Moscow is expanding its military footprint.
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The Taliban government has imposed a complete ban on organ transplants. Patients and doctors say the prohibition deprives Afghans from accessing potentially lifesaving treatment.
What Would The Russian Capture Of Pokrovsk Mean For The Ukraine War?

Russia could soon capture the key southern Donetsk logistics hub of Pokrovsk, which would cap a year of material territorial gains in Ukraine.
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In a marathon Q&A session, Russian President Vladimir Putin dangled the prospect of concessions on Ukraine before audiences in Kyiv, Washington, and the West. But he attached numerous caveats to the idea of compromise.
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Rolling blackouts and gas cuts are part and parcel of winters in Iran, but a rare cold snap has exposed the extent of the country’s energy crisis.
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Pakistan's Push For Digital Control Adds To 'Climate Of Fear'

Pakistan is clamping down on the use of VPNs, a move that activists say is designed to further stifle free speech and dissent in the country.
Central Asian Migrants Brace For Backlash After Russian General's Killing

The arrest of an Uzbek citizen over the killing of a Russian general in Moscow has triggered fear and panic among Central Asian migrants in Russia.
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Russia has long been a destination for Central Asian workers. But rising attacks and discrimination against migrants as well as the sliding Russian economy have lessened Russia’s appeal.
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An RFE/RL investigation reveals that an influential X account called Europe Invasion concocted fake personas to push xenophobic narratives and fuel anti-immigrant sentiment in the EU.
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