The sudden U.S. aggression on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its president, Nicolas Maduro, in early January 2026, sent shockwaves across the region, revealing sharply contrasting reactions from Iran and the Israeli Occupation.

With the official launch of Syria’s new currency at the start of 2026, the country is embarking on a shift in monetary policy that goes well beyond design and denomination, touching deeper economic and financial realities.

The U.S. sanctioned a network recruiting Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces militia, exposing a UAE-backed operation that has fueled atrocities and prolonged the war.

The repeal of the U.S. Caesar Act opens a cautious path for Syria’s reconstruction amid ongoing political and economic challenges.

India and Russia are deepening a strategic partnership, centered on energy, defense, and trade, as Moscow seeks to break Western isolation and New Delhi balances economic and security interests amid U.S. pressure.