U S backed forces push new offensive near IS stronghold
In Deir al Zour province the Syrian Democratic Forces announce a fresh offensive to clear IS from territory east of the Euphrates as major powers conduct competing operations in Syria and Iraq. The move intensifies the race to control oil rich eastern Syria amid clearance of the Islamic State caliphate.
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Strikes kill five al Qaida militants in Yemen
Drone strikes in two central Yemen villages killed five suspected al Qaida militants and wounded two others. A local official confirmed the deaths and noted the targets were areas where al Qaida is active. Residents said the two militants were killed when a drone hit their traveling car.
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Population boom shocks Pakistan at 207.7 million
A new census shows Pakistan grew 57 percent since 1998 reaching 207.7 million making it the fifth most populous nation. Birthrates remain high while literacy is low and poverty affects millions. Experts blame poverty illiteracy and conservative attitudes for slow family planning efforts.
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Tajikistan Texts Urge Traditional Dress at Events
Tajik officials broadcast texts urging citizens to wear traditional and national clothes at weddings and funerals under a new law bans nontraditional attire. Activists say the policy targets the hijab and muslim identity while the government says it aims to curb Islamist radicalism.
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US Turkey to deepen ties amid security cooperation
Ankara says Presidents Trump and Erdogan agreed to keep working toward stronger relations and regional security. The talks followed Erdogan’s criticism of U.S. actions over indicting a former minister and tensions over Kurdish YPG support and the cleric extradition dispute.
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Tomb of ancient goldsmith unearthed near Luxor
Egyptian archaeologists uncover a tomb of Amenemhat the goldsmith dating to the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom around the 15th century B C near Luxor. The site features a courtyard, a statue of Amenemhat with his wife and son, and two burial shafts as work continues for more finds.
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