Displaced residents returning to Tal Rifaat in northern Syria are met with streets filled with rubble and ruins after being part of the ongoing conflict between Syrian Kurdish fighters and Turkish armed groups since 2011. The town has experienced cycles of fighting and displacement, with Kurdish forces taking control in 2016, Turkish-backed forces seizing it in 2024, and signs of hurried departures evident throughout the area. Despite the destruction, residents are working to clear the rubble and rebuild their lives in the war-torn town.
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French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea
France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships visited the Philippines after conducting combat drills in the South China Sea, showcasing their firepower in a move likely to provoke China. The Charles de Gaulle engaged in exercises with Filipino forces, including anti-submarine warfare drills and aerial combat training, emphasizing regional security cooperation. The deployment highlights France's commitment to maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and comes amid tensions in the disputed waters, where China has raised concerns...
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