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Mapping the 10 countries with the most overseas territories
Nations worldwide maintain territories for strategic and military purposes, often remnants of colonial empires.
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Day one of Syria’s ceasefire marked by violation claims
A four-day ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led SDF was meant to cool tensions.
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Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Witkoff
The announcement comes before a meeting between US President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Zelenskyy, in Davos.
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Donald Trump and world leaders sign ‘Board of Peace’ charter
Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, to announce the first charter of his ‘Board of Peace'.
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Trump launches Board of Peace at signing ceremony in Davos
US president says newly-established Board of Peace will be able to 'do pretty much whatever we want to do'.
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Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster
The vote scheduled for February 12 is seen as a major test for democracy in the South Asian nation.
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Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference
Venezuelans share their opinions on US interference
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Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water
Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid calls on the UK to engage with his protest demands.
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Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup
The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6.
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Does the World Economic Forum still matter in a fractured global economy?
For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned.
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Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte
Europe is quick to denounce Trump’s imperial fantasies while defending its own colonial past and present.
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Israeli minister approves gun licences for 18 illegal West Bank settlements
UN says more than 1,800 settler attacks against Palestinians - about five per day - were documented in 2025.
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Trump seeking ‘regime change’ in Cuba by end of the year: US media report
The Wall Street Journal reports the White House is seeking Cuban officials willing to cut a deal on regime change.
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Djokovic eases past qualifier Maestrelli at Australian Open
The 24-time Grand Slam singles winner lost just eight games and cruised into the third round at Melbourne Park.
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Renewables muscle fossil fuels out of EU electricity market, says research
Solar and wind power provided more electricity than coal and gas last year, leading a global trend, says Ember.
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Trump praises ‘infinite’ Greenland framework deal
US President Donald Trump dropped his threat to impose tariffs on European countries over his bid to takeover Greenland.
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The Crimean Tatar movement trying to ruin Russia’s army from within
Atesh, an underground resistance group, says it has trained thousands - including Russian soldiers - in sabotage.
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Death toll in Pakistan shopping centre fire rises to at least 60
Sharp rise in fatalities at Karachi's Gul Plaza Shopping Centre came after 30 bodies were found in a locked store.
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French firm Lactalis latest to recall baby formula amid contamination scare
Swiss food giants Nestle has also recalled infant formula batches in recent weeks over toxin fears.
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LIVE: Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ with signing ceremony in Davos
Board was initially aimed at rebuilding Gaza due to Israeli genocide, but was later pitched as global conflict body.
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