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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta 2

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and impacting local communities. Floodwaters submerged residential areas by up to 50 centimeters, forcing residents to navigate through the inundated streets.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and impacting local communities. Floodwaters submerged residential areas by up to 50 centimeters, forcing residents to navigate through the inundated streets.

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Japan: Massive Crowding at Stations After Knife Scare on Saikyo Line

17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to walk along the tracks and causing massive crowding at stations as commuters were left stranded.

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Japan: Teen Arrested Over Knife on Tokyo Train as Passengers Evacuate onto Tracks

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to evacuate onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station.

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Mexico: Massive Fire Destroys Plastics Factory in Xochimilco, Mexico City

A massive fire broke out at a 2,000-square-meter plastics factory in the La Noria area of Xochimilco, Mexico City, on Thursday, January 22, forcing at least 50 people to evacuate. Firefighters and Navy personnel brought the fire under control after several hours of work.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet and French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Fire Alarm Forces Evacuation at Dallas Love Field, Flights Delayed

An HVAC malfunction triggered a fire alarm at Dallas Love Field Airport on Tuesday, January 13, forcing a terminal evacuation, prompting a temporary ground stop, and delaying nearly 200 flights. Officials said no fire or injuries were reported, and TSA screening later reopened after the alarm was cleared.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures 2

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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Philippines: Davao Mall Fire Forces Evacuation, No Injuries Reported

A fire gutted the third floor of Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on Friday afternoon, January 2, forcing an evacuation. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver 2

A third-alarm fire was reported at the construction site on Leetsdale Drive and Holly Street in Denver on Friday night, January 2, forcing road closures. This is a developing story.

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Spain: Residents Evacuated in Valencia as Flooding Causes Barxeta Ravine to Overflow

Heavy rain in Spain's Valencia region caused the Barxeta ravine to overflow on Sunday, December 28, forcing residents in the towns of Pobla Llarga and Carcaixent to evacuate. The Civil Guard preemptively relocated dozens of people to a local youth center as a safety measure as floodwaters threatened nearby homes.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

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RECAP: Northern California Flooding Kills One, Triggers Rescues and Evacuations

Heavy rain and repeated atmospheric rivers triggered widespread flooding across Northern California over the weekend, killing one person in Redding and prompting rescues and evacuations across the region. Rising rivers and overflowing creeks inundated communities, stranding vehicles and forcing swift-water rescues. In Placer County, emergency crews rescued a baby in a carrier and nine people after the South Yuba River overtook a home. Flooding also impacted Mendocino and Humboldt counties, where roads turned into rivers of muddy water and animals were left stranded. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and warned motorists not to cross flooded roadways.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 5

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 3

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 4

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 2

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Displacement Following Clashes In Aleppo - Syria

Aleppo, Syria – December 22, 2025: Syrian government forces secure a safe corridor for civilians fleeing their homes after violent clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. The fighting resulted in several people being killed and injured, forcing residents to evacuate amid rising security tensions. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM