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Syrian Reconstruction Era: Abu Dhabi’s First-Mover Advantage

As foreign funds return to Damascus, the UAE has eagerly secured prime real estate with preemptive speed.

Tartus: Syria Eyes Up European and Emirati Integration

UAE's $800M Tartus port deal signals Syria’s shift from Russian military reliance to Gulf-European economic integration.

Re-Alignment in the Red Sea: Russia & Iran

Russia and Iran recalibrate influence from Syria to Sudan, leveraging Red Sea conflicts and deepening military ties in shifting alliances.

Shifting Tides: Belarus in Syria

Reports of Russia's withdrawal from Syria indicate that Russian allies, such as Belarus, will have to tread carefully as they develop relations with Damascus' new leadership: Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Strategic Survival: Russia’s High Stake Talks with HTS

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has forced Russia to reevaluate its military presence in Syria, as negotiations with HTS over the fate of strategic bases unfold, amidst volatile regional dynamics and international concerns.

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Museveni Extends 40 Year Rule as Half of Uganda Lives in Poverty

Yoweri Museveni was sworn in yesterday for a seventh term as Uganda's president, extending a rule that began in 1986 to at least 2031, as his main rival fled the country alleging ballot-stuffing.

Foreign Drones Escalate Sudan’s Civil War

Three years in, drones from contested supply chains have usurped past combat methods to act as the ultimate driver of Sudan's civilian casualties.

France Returns Colonial Art, and Nazi-Looted Works Too

France confronts two legacies of stolen art as new restitution laws ease colonial returns and the Musée d’Orsay spotlights Nazi-looted works still awaiting heirs.

Syrian Reconstruction Era: Abu Dhabi’s First-Mover Advantage

As foreign funds return to Damascus, the UAE has eagerly secured prime real estate with preemptive speed.

UAE Classrooms Reopen After a Week of War

UAE schools have returned to in-person learning after a second week of remote classes triggered by Iranian attacks, testing a system that has now been forced to switch modes twice in less than two months.