Syrian Government Forces Advance in Raqqa - Syria

Syrian Government Forces Advance in Raqqa - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 18, 2026, a convoy of Syrian Government forces is seen advancing through the region, treading over flags of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This movement comes as government troops successfully take control of dozens of towns and villages across Northeast Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish-led groups affiliated with the PKK.

Syrian Government Forces Advance in Raqqa - Syria

Syrian Government Forces Advance in Raqqa - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 18, 2026, a convoy of Syrian Government forces is seen advancing through the region, treading over flags of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This movement comes as government troops successfully take control of dozens of towns and villages across Northeast Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish-led groups affiliated with the PKK.

CHINA-LIAONING-WATCH INDUSTRY-INNOVATION (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-WATCH INDUSTRY-INNOVATION (CN)

(240618) -- DANDONG, June 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a watch movement model at Liaoning Peacock Watch Co., Ltd. in Dandong City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. The watch industry is one of the traditional industries in Dandong City. In recent years, Dandong has vigorously promoted technological innovation and cultivated innovative enterprises, so as to upgrade traditional industries and develop high-tech manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fan Yuqing)

CHINA-LIAONING-WATCH INDUSTRY-INNOVATION (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-WATCH INDUSTRY-INNOVATION (CN)

(240618) -- DANDONG, June 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a watch movement model at Liaoning Peacock Watch Co., Ltd. in Dandong City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. The watch industry is one of the traditional industries in Dandong City. In recent years, Dandong has vigorously promoted technological innovation and cultivated innovative enterprises, so as to upgrade traditional industries and develop high-tech manufacturing. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

Burundi troops arrive in DR Congo under EAC mandate

STORY: Burundi troops arrive in DR Congo under EAC mandate DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Burundi troops arriving at Goma international airport 2. SOUNDBITE (French): PLACIDE NZILAMBA, Civil society member STORYLINE: The first contingent of Burundian soldiers arrived Sunday in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), under the mandate of the regional forces of the East African Community (EAC). Emmanuel Kaputa Kasenga, deputy commander of the contingent, greeted the Burundian soldiers arriving at the Goma International Airport and said the Burundian troops are set to end the violence in the eastern DRC. Last year, the EAC member countries set up a regional force to end the activism of armed groups, particularly the advance of the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23). The Burundian troops will join forces with a Kenyan army contingent of about 1,000 men already deployed i

Palestinian liberation fighter Leila Khaled visits Japan

Palestinian liberation fighter Leila Khaled visits Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Palestine National Council member Leila Khaled, a former guerrilla in the Palestine liberation movement, arrives at Narita airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Sept. 27 for her first visit to Japan.

Massive displacement due to ongoing rebel fighting in NE DR Congo

STORY: Massive displacement due to ongoing rebel fighting in NE DR Congo DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of massive displacement 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): BAMBANZE BONANE, Displaced resident from village of Ntamugenga 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): DUSABE, Displaced resident from village of Rugari 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): MAOMBI GILBERT, Member of North Kivu civil society 4. various of UN peacekeepers' vehicles 5. displaced people on the outskirts of Goma STORYLINE: Over a week since the resumption of intense fighting between rebels of the March 23 movement (M23) and the army in North Kivu province, northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a huge number of local residents have been displaced, seeking refuge on the outskirts of Goma, capital of the province. Fearing for their safety, many civilians were forced to leave their villages and move toward Goma. Bambanze Bonane left everything behind him. With the complica

Civilians fleeing clashes in northeast DR Congo

STORY: Civilians fleeing clashes in northeast DR Congo DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people seeking asylum in a village of the Rutshuru territory, NE DR Congo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): SEBUJANGWE RUKIZA, Displaced civilian 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): SENDUGU MIRENGE, Displaced civilian STORYLINE: Clashes between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) army and rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) continued in Rutshuru territory, in northeastern DRC, over the past few days, according to a report released Wednesday by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Since July 1, about 2,700 people have reportedly fled their homes to settle in Rutshuru center, Kiwanja and villages between Kalengera and Rumangabo, joining more than 160,000 people displaced across Rutshuru and Nyiragongo territories since March 2022. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): SEBUJANGWE RUKIZA, Displaced civilian "What caused us to flee our ho

Palestinian liberation fighter Leila Khaled visits Japan

Palestinian liberation fighter Leila Khaled visits Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Palestine National Council member Leila Khaled, a former guerrilla in the Palestine liberation movement, arrives at Narita airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Sept. 27 for her first visit to Japan. (Kyodo)