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Somalia and African Union denounce Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state

Somalia and African Union denounce Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state

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Somalia and the African Union voiced strong objections on Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent nation. The move ignited swift diplomatic reactions across Africa and beyond. Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991, establishing its own institutions and pushing for international recognition ever since. Its current president, […]

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UN Envoy Sees Hope in Cyprus Talks, Says Global Summit Still Too Soon

UN Envoy Sees Hope in Cyprus Talks, Says Global Summit Still Too Soon

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The United Nations envoy tasked with helping resolve Cyprus’s decades-long division has expressed cautious optimism, while stressing that the process is still not ready for a large, multi-party summit. Speaking to Cyprus’s Phileleftheros newspaper, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said she felt encouraged after meeting separately with Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot […]

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Four Chief Ministers and Over 100 Indian CEOs Set to Attend Davos 2026

Four Chief Ministers and Over 100 Indian CEOs Set to Attend Davos 2026

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India is preparing for a powerful presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, with four chief ministers and more than 100 top Indian CEOs expected to attend the prestigious global gathering in Davos next month. Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra and N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh will be joined by Telangana […]

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Australia Faces AUKUS Submarine Timeline Head-On, Vows to Overcome ‘Enormous’ Challenges

Australia Faces AUKUS Submarine Timeline Head-On, Vows to Overcome ‘Enormous’ Challenges

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Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the demanding timeline set under the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, with Defence Minister Richard Marles emphasising that the nation is taking a “very self-critical” approach to tackling obstacles such as workforce capability and infrastructure readiness. Speaking ahead of a high-level AUKUS defence ministers meeting in Washington, Marles acknowledged […]

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UN Security Council Makes Historic First Visit to Syria Ahead of Assad Ousting Anniversary

UN Security Council Makes Historic First Visit to Syria Ahead of Assad Ousting Anniversary

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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]

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