The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced a new agreement with Syria's central government to stabilize a ceasefire. The deal aims to integrate the SDF and government forces.

Niger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups that attacked an Air Force base in the capital.

The European Union has named Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, a move against the suppression of protesters.

Oil prices slipped more than 1% on Friday from multi-month highs, though they are set for their most substantial gains in years, as the risk premium surged due to a potential U.S. attack on Iran that could disrupt supplies.

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are just one week away and United Nations and Games organizers are urging a 7-week global Olympic truce, calling for a pause in wars worldwide.

After the recovery of the final Israeli hostage's remains in Gaza, focus is shifting to the Rafah border crossing, an access point for desperately needed aid and supplies.

Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding, in an escalation of political tensions that have alarmed Ugandans days after a disputed presidential election.

Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's deal to share its majority stakes in dozens of ports worldwide remains in limbo.