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EUROPE
Türkiye Warns Kurdish Fighters in Syria
Turkish President Erdogan has warned the Syrian Peshmerga of military action unless they disarm, citing their links to the PKK, while emphasising Türkiye's commitment to securing its borders and expanding its influence in Syria amidst growing regional tensions.
WORLD
Protests in Syria Over the Burning of a Christmas Tree
Protests erupted across Syria after a Christmas tree was burned in Suqaylabiyah, raising doubts about the ability of the Islamist-led Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to protect minorities as they transition from a Islamist group to the halls of power in post-Assad Syria.
EUROPE
From Terrorists to Rebels: Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham differs to Daesh in ideology and ambition. International efforts to moderate, HTS, continue in Damascus with shuttle diplomacy.
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Scientology’s Public Relations Push: Community Service as Strategy in Europe
Scientology-backed volunteers boost drug-prevention across France, using community outreach to reshape the group’s public image.
On the Defence: The Militarisation of the Assembly Line
Economic shifts push skilled workers from closing civilian plants to defense factories as Europe ramps spending amid labor shifts.
Trafficked Antiquities: Where Southern Europe’s Treasures Actually Go
Global police dismantle a long-running antiquities trafficking network, seizing 3,000 looted artefacts worth over €100 million.
British Virgin Islands Hit by FATF Grey List
The British Virgin Islands, a tiny territory where businesses outnumber residents ten to one, holding billions in wealth within a system designed for silence.
EU Perception Shift: Albania Gains Ground While Croatia Appears Unsettled
No headline about European enlargement ever mentions temperament, yet it often shapes perceptions behind closed doors.
