Israel uses Somaliland to make it “seen as a regional power”

“The new connection between Israel and Somaliland is part of this idea that Israel has to be seen once more ..."

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ICE officer shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis: What we know

ICE-related shooting in Minnesota occurred one week after Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by federal officer.

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Who is Nickolay Mladenov, the diplomat tasked with ‘disarming Gaza’?

Ex-UN envoy to lead the Israeli-decimated Palestinian enclave's "Board of Peace" as phase two talks begin.

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Lebanese fear US has given green light for Israeli escalation

Israel has attacked south Lebanon dozens of times recently, as locals fear a renewed military escalation.

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EU-Latin America trade deal: Who wins?

The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc of five Latin American nations seal a sweeping trade pact.

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Was Nicolas Maduro ‘flooding’ the US with fentanyl, as White House claims?

Trump administration's claim that abducted Venezuelan leader is behind gangs sending drugs to US do not stack up.

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Protests after man shot during US federal raid in Minneapolis

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a federal immigration agent shot a Venezuelan man in the leg after a traffic stop.

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Construction firm in spotlight after deadly Thailand crane collapses

Dashcam video captured the moment a crane collapsed in Thailand, killing two people.

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Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid surging China tensions

One deal allows the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel and other supplies when their forces stage joint training.

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Russia unlikely to risk ‘reputation failure’ by intervening in Iran unrest

A former Russian diplomat and analysts decode Moscow's muted response to protests and political tension.

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Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Era

How Bangladesh’s interim government has fared in steering the country to this point?

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Trump suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries: Who’s affected?

The suspension will take effect on January 21 but does not apply to visitors or short-term visa holders.

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Musk’s Grok to bar users from generating sexual images of real people

The billionaire's platform has been inundated with Grok-produced sexualised images, including of children.

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Five US lawmakers investigated over warning troops about illegal orders

Five US legislators say they are under investigation by the Department of Justice over a video released in November.

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Wary of Israeli appropriation, Palestine lists 14 sites with UNESCO

Palestinian Authority submits files for Gaza’s Old City and West Bank landmarks to UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Morocco and Senegal celebrate advancing to the AFCON final showdown

Senegal will now face host nation Morocco in the final, following Morocco's penalty shootout triumph over Nigeria.

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Another crane collapses in Thailand, killing two, after 32 die previous day

Thursday's incident outside Bangkok follows a crane collapse the day before that killed dozens in the northeast.

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Fans celebrate as AFCON hosts Morocco reach final

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco secured their place in the final with a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria.

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Astronauts depart International Space Station after medical emergency

Four astronauts end their mission early so that a crew member can receive medical treatment.

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Gaza plan phase two: US to discuss Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal

The second phase of the ceasefire deal includes naming a panel of Palestinian technocrats to lead post-war Gaza.

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