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The article covers the Important Countries of World in News for various regions for last few years.
| Countries | Reasons for being in the news |
| Russia | Involved in various geopolitical issues, international relations, and global strategic matters. |
| Iran | Issues related to nuclear negotiations, regional conflicts, and international sanctions. |
| Afghanistan | Significant due to geopolitical developments, Taliban control, and international involvement. |
| Argentina | It has faced significant economic challenges, including high inflation rates, currency depreciation, and debt issues. The country has been negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance and restructuring of its debt. |
| Sudan | Violent clashes erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, resulting in the displacement of more than 8.6 million people, including internally displaced people (IDPs), asylum seekers and refugees. |
| Turkey | Turkey has been deeply involved in the Syrian civil war, hosting millions of Syrian refugees and conducting military operations against Kurdish forces in northern Syria. Turkey’s accession process to the European Union has been a topic of debate, with ongoing discussions about political reforms, human rights issues, and Turkey’s geopolitical stance vis-à-vis the EU. NOTE-Turkey is a member of NATO. |
| Middle East | Including countries like Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey, and others due to regional conflicts, oil politics, and international relations. |
