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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: SDF says it thwarts attacks on Kobani as truce teeters
Kurdish-led SDF claims it repulsed two Syrian army attacks on Kobani as fears of ceasefire collapse grow.
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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 Gen Z 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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UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children
UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
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More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm
US weather forecasters warn of extremely cold temperatures, potential for winter storms across several states.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,426
These are the key developments from day 1,426 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Norway PM: Trump ‘preoccupied’ with Nobel Peace Prize on Greenland texts
Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store rebuked Donald Trump after after text exchange involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ draws scepticism
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposed “Board of Peace” aimed at rebuilding Gaza.
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US Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court session on Cook case: Report
Powell appears to be casting off last year’s more subdued response to Trump’s repeated attacks on the Fed, AP reported.
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Syrian army, SDF start implementing ceasefire despite clashes
Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing a new ceasefire.
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Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev says he will resign ahead of snap election
Radev widely expected to form his own political party prior to upcoming snap vote.
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Could events in Syria have a wider impact for Kurds?
Syrian army takes control of areas formerly under control of Kurdish-led forces.
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