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BNP poised for landslide victory in Bangladesh’s national elections
Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, appeared on course for a sweeping victory in national elections, with…
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Russia confirms WhatsApp ban, citing violations of national regulations
Russia blocks WhatsApp, urges users onto domestic ‘Max’ app as Kremlin cites legal noncompliance Russia has blocked WhatsApp nationwide over…
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Inside a Greenlandic Olympian’s Journey Through National Pride and Politics
Greenlandic siblings Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark are competing in biathlon at the Winter Olympics under the Danish flag, a high-profile…
Somalia
Puntland State and Jubbaland Leaders Set for Mogadishu National Talks After Security Standoff
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — The presidents of Puntland State and Jubbaland are expected to arrive in Mogadishu…
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Irish national held by ICE fears for his life in Texas detention facility
Irish man detained by ICE in Texas pleads for help, says he fears for his life An Irish man who…
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Japanese prime minister wins historic mandate in national elections
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling camp swept to a historic election win, securing 316 of 465 seats for her…
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Takaichi poised for sweeping victory in Japan’s national election
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on course for a sweeping victory in snap elections, with her ruling…
Somalia
Somalia defies foreign pressure on North Western State of Somalia, pledges to safeguard national unity
Somalia warns against foreign pressure on North Western State of Somalia talks, alleges interference MOGADISHU — Somalia will pursue dialogue…
Somalia
Sen. Jim Risch warns Somalia’s turmoil endangers U.S. national security
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jim Risch warned this week that continued instability in Somalia poses a direct threat to U.S. national…
Somalia
Ethiopia’s Red Sea Ambitions: Trade National Treasures for a Maritime Future?
Red Sea Dreams: Can Ethiopia Swap National Icons for a Maritime Future? ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
Southern-Africa
South Africa formally joins Afreximbank, launches US$8bn national programme
South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking the formal entry…
