Syria’s army advances east of Aleppo as Kurds agree to withdraw

Syria’s army said on Saturday that it had seized vast swathes of territory east of Aleppo city following a deal with Kurdish forces that saw them withdraw after a week of fierce fighting. This was the most significant development in Syria’s political and military configuration as Damascus works to regain territories lost during years of […]
EU-Mercosur agreement: a win for business, a loss for farmers?

The European Union and Mercosur countries signed a free trade agreement on Saturday, which has been reported to be one of the most ambitious trade agreements by the EU in Brussels. The trade agreement has received a mixed response, with some industries considering it to be an excellent opportunity, while farming and green activists have […]