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          A Syrian Democratic Forces fighter guides a vehicle at a frontline position near Hasakah city in north-eastern Syria, as government forces seek to retake all areas held by the group. Getty Images

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          Jordanian army training with US forces. Photo: US Central Command

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          MENAJanuary 25, 2026
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          Shadi's take on Israel's demolition of UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem

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          Shadi's take on the ceasefire agreement in Syria

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          Gas flares from an oil production platform at the Soroush oilfields in Iran. Iranian crude exports are sharply down from 2.52 million bpd in 2017. Reuters

          No end in sight for Iran’s chronic energy problems

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