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How is gum arabic fuelling the war in Sudan?
Before war broke out, Sudan was the world’s biggest gum arabic exporter, with an estimated market share of 70-80%.
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What to know about Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president
Delcy Rodriguez becomes Venezuela’s interim leader after Maduro’s kidnapping, balancing domestic pressure and US demands
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The ‘terrorist’ labelled leaders who warned of US oil aggression
These leaders argued that the true objective by the US is political domination and resource control.
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How US statements on Venezuela shifted, from drugs to oil
For months, US officials pushed the story that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro was the head of a drug cartel.
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Gaza waits as reports suggest Rafah crossing may reopen
Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera they are cautiously optimistic after hearing the Rafah crossing could reopen.
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Maduro says he’s a ‘prisoner of war’: Why that matters
Prisoners of war have rights that Maduro isn't being afforded at present.
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Updates: Seven killed in fighting between Syrian army, SDF forces in Aleppo
Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces trade blame for the deadly clashes, which came after SDF-gov't talks in Damascus.
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How is gum arabic fuelling the war in Sudan?
Gum arabic is used in many everyday items, from food to paint, yet researchers say it is playing a role in Sudan’s war.
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Swiss bar hit by deadly New Year’s fire had no safety checks in five years
Swiss authorities say fire safety inspections had not been carried out at the bar in Crans-Montana since 2019.
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What to know about Trump’s plan on Venezuela
After US forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, it is unclear what Washington has planned.
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Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit?
Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.
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Jewish activist kicked out of Bondi vigil over keffiyeh
Jewish activist kicked out of Bondi vigil over keffiyeh
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‘Closing his eyes’: Why is Russia’s Putin quiet on US abduction of Maduro?
Russia's leader will seek to benefit from Washington's intervention but will also worry he could be next, experts say.
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Qatar slams ‘political blackmail’ as Israel hinders Gaza’s Rafah crossing
Humanitarian groups say Israeli restrictions continue to hamper aid deliveries, a clear violation of ceasefire.
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Economic survival in Gaza decimated by Israeli counts on small initiatives
Gaza's unemployment rate has reached 80 percent, among the highest in the world, according to the United Nations.
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Ukraine’s top allies meet in Paris to push for Kyiv’s security guarantees
'Coalition of the willing' tries to lay groundwork for ceasefire and end to Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine.
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Chelsea announce Rosenior as new manager of Premier League club
Liam Rosenior, who has signed a contract with the club until 2032, will bring his assistants from Strasbourg.
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US pressure mounts at Panama Canal over Venezuelan oil shipments
The Panama Canal has become the focus of increased US pressure as the US tries to curb Venezuelan oil shipments.
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Colombia prepares for refugee influx after US strikes on Venezuela
Already home to three million Venezuelan refugees, Colombia is worried that over a million more could try to cross over.
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Yemeni separatists to attend Saudi talks after losing key southern sites
The forum, which comes after government forces retook two governorates, could help end the conflict with separatists.
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