Is the global economic order unravelling?
As the US pushes its 'America First' agenda, its partners are edging towards China and new alliances are being formed.
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Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF
Interior Minister Anas Khattab's order includes all listed as stateless and sets February 5 as deadline for its rollout.
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China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam operations: State media
Among the executed were members of the "Ming family criminal group".
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Car ramming at largest synagogue in Brooklyn
A man has been arrested after repeatedly ramming his car into Brooklyn’s largest synagogue.
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Dozens killed in RSF drone attack in war-torn Sudan’s South Kordofan
The attack in Dilling town comes a day after Sudan's military declared an end to RSF siege there.
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Gold surges past $5,500 amid Iran tensions, weakening US dollar
Precious metal hits fresh record as US President Donald Trump renews threats against Iran.
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Heavy gunfire and explosions near airport in Niger’s capital
Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near Niger’s international airport in Niamey on Thursday.
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‘You’re not human:’ A legal limbo for Russian nationals in Ukraine
As some Russians symbolically destroy their passports, others officially part with it through a drawn out process.
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Police probe explosive device thrown at Indigenous protest in Australia
Man charged with throwing explosive device into a crowd at Invasion Day protest in Western Australia's Perth.
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Exiled leader Hasina denounces upcoming Bangladesh polls after party ban
Ousted premier says the exclusion of her Awami League party "deepens resentment" on Muhammad Yunus's interim government.
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Banks shut, futures uncertain one year after M23 rebels seized DRC’s Goma
A year since the M23's lightning offensive led to the fall of North Kivu's capital, residents struggle to make a living.
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LIVE: Iran warns of quick retaliation as Trump revives US threats
Iran pushes back after Trump says Tehran can either negotiate 'a fair and equitable deal' or face a US 'armada'.
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Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes?
Bangladesh's era of coups and military rule may be over for now, but the army remains a potent force impacting politics
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Trump’s troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing military operations in US cities will cost $93m a month.
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China warns Australia against taking back control of key port in Darwin
China's envoy says Beijing will 'take measures' to defend Chinese firm's interests if Canberra takes over Port Darwin.
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Venezuela’s police, military pledge loyalty to interim President Rodriguez
Delcy Rodriguez receives loyalty pledge weeks after dozens killed in US military operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.
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How does US military build-up off Iran compare to the June 2025 strikes?
And could a sudden deployment of major US naval and air force assets indicate a strike on Iran is imminent?
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China’s Xi Jinping, UK’s Keir Starmer agree to deepen economic ties
British PM Keir Starmer's China visit is the first by a UK leader in eight years and marks a thaw in frosty relations.
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Aoun’s tightrope: Daily Israeli attacks and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm
Pressures on the Lebanese president to disarm the group may soon escalate if his focus on diplomacy doesn't succeed.
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‘Even the dead were not spared’: Israeli’s Gaza desecration compounds grief
Israeli search for last captive's remains defiled over 250 graves, leaving families uncertain about buried loved ones.
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Elon Musk’s Tesla reports first-ever annual decline in revenue
Electric car company to invest $2bn in artificial intelligence start-up as part of pivot away from auto market.
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Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda with 1.4m followers reports TikTok ban
Emmy-winning Owda points to changes in TikTok's US ownership, remarks from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to explain ban.
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US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave
Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,435
These are the key developments from day 1,435 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Mourinho’s Benfica drag Real Madrid with them to Champions League playoffs
Benfica beat Real 4-2 which sends both teams into Champions League playoffs, as Madrid miss out on top eight.
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