Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say

Syrian government's control of energy reserves from SDF has raised hopes of return to pre-war production levels.

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How a year of Trump has reshaped the US and the world

The first year of Trump 2.0 featured deportations, tariffs and an abducted president.

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Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine

Opposition politician Tymoshenko is accused of trying to obstruct cabinet appointments as she clashes with Zelenskyy.

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Greenland is not just a territorial concern. It is a reckoning

It is quite ironic that the imperialism Denmark helped normalise for decades now threatens Danish sovereignty.

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Dual citizenship: Bangladesh’s latest political flashpoint before elections

A divide over whether dual citizens should be allowed to contest is threatening Bangladesh's February elections.

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Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem

The destruction comes as Israel clamps down on NGOs providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

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Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails

Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison.

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Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul

An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.

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Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack

Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition.

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Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks

Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end.

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Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency

State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.

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Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests

Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.

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World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect

Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.

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Syria fighting live: Ceasefire under duress as army moves in to Hasakah

About 200 ISIL detainees escaped from al-Shaddadi prison with tit-for-tat allegations on who freed them.

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Australia closes dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks

NSW coastline has seen four shark attacks since Sunday, as experts say rainy conditions draw sharks to beach areas.

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Vietnam’s To Lam vows to fight corruption, pledges 10% economic growth

The Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam's president.

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Gaza’s ‘phase two’ from a distance: Why hope still feels out of reach

As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly reality.

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Bangladeshi youth toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister

Young people, who make up 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they've never seen a competitive election, until now.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials

Kim condemns 'incompetent' party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.

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Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid tensions with Trump

Nordic country dispatches 'substantial contribution' of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington.

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