Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces say they withdrew from al-Hol camp
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Tuesday they had withdrawn from the Al-Hol camp, which houses ISIS-linked civilians, and redeployed around nearby cities, citing international inaction over ISIS detainees’…
Nato officials restrict intelligence to US over Trump threats
Sources from both sides of the Atlantic warn that the US-UK security relationship is at its lowest ebb since the 1950s, putting European security at risk – Donald Trump’s proposed…
Martyrs’ Day (Şəhidlər Günü) – Azerbaijan Mourns Black January on January 20
On January 20, 2026, the Republic of Azerbaijan observes Martyrs’ Day (Şəhidlər Günü), also known as Day of Nationwide Sorrow (Ümumxalq Hüzn Günü) or Black January (Qara Yanvar), a national…
National Heroes’ Day – Cape Verde Honors Amílcar Cabral and Liberation Heroes on January 20
On January 20, 2026, the Republic of Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) observes National Heroes’ Day (Dia dos Heróis Nacionais), a public holiday commemorating the nation’s independence heroes and the anniversary…
Lao People’s Army Day – Celebrating 77 Years of Defense and Sovereignty on January 20
On January 20, 2026, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic observes Lao People’s Army Day (ວັນກອງທັບປະຊາຊົນລາວ, Wan Kong Thap Pasason Lao), also known as Anniversary of the Lao Army or Armed…
Armed Forces Day – Mali Honors Its Defenders on January 20
On January 20, 2026, the Republic of Mali observes Armed Forces Day (Journée des Forces Armées or Fête de l’Armée Malienne), a national public holiday dedicated to celebrating the Forces…
German vice-chancellor weighs deploying EU anti-coercion measures against Trump
The European Union should use its instruments at disposal against Trump’s “economic blackmail”, the finance minister said on Monday. – “European Union must be prepared to use its full arsenal…
Norway advising citizens of preparations for wartime property requisitions
– Thousands of Norwegians are expected to receive letters from the military on Monday informing them that their homes, vehicles, boats and machinery may be requisitioned in the event of…
Britain Between America, Europe and the Arctic Question
Britain today occupies a strategic position unmatched among major Western powers. Outside the European Union yet central to European security through NATO, intelligence networks and bilateral defence ties, London operates…
US will take Greenland because of European ‘weakness’ – treasury secretary
The US needs to take control of Greenland because European nations are too weak to protect the strategic Arctic island in a potential future conflict, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has…