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Myanmar
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Can Myanmar’s elections bring an end to its civil war?
International observers and bodies have slammed the elections as a sham that is neither free nor fair.
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US-Venezuela conflict
Trump says US used secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon in Maduro raid
25 Jan 2026 - 5:03AM
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Ukraine war
US-brokered Ukraine peace talks end with no deal, as Russian strikes continue
25 Jan 2026 - 4:31AM
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2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Letters
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When conflicts disrupt education, societies lose
Readers discuss education for crisis-affected children, how Donald Trump is reshaping global politics, and the truth about Europe.
24 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Ukraine war
‘Cynical’: Russia hits Ukraine in huge strike as negotiators try to end war
Ukraine’s foreign minister says Putin’s missiles ‘hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table’.
24 Jan 2026 - 8:14PM
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Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue
The Abu Dhabi negotiations are the first trilateral meetings involving Ukrainian and Russian envoys and US mediators since the war began.
24 Jan 2026 - 6:02AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel to empty Gaza of Palestinians with ‘more out than in’ policy: sources
As the Rafah crossing reopens next week, sources say Israel aims for a net outflow of Palestinians by blocking returns, raising fears of forced exile.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:07PM
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Afghanistan
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Resistance museum changes under Taliban rule
The museum no longer has a ‘hall of fame’ gallery featuring portraits of mujahideen commanders, including some who fought against the ruling Taliban.
23 Jan 2026 - 4:18PM
Ukraine war
Putin meets US envoys for midnight talks as Ukraine hinges on key issue
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks as territory remains a sticking point.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
Middle East
US ‘armada’ heading towards Iran as tensions remain high
USS Abraham Lincoln and other warships move from the Asia-Pacific even as Iran protests seem to dwindle.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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United States
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From Venezuela to Greenland, Trump is using US power to rewrite the rules
What troubles many is the inconsistency emanating from Washington. When power underwrites rules, principles become negotiable.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine’s Zelensky slams ‘fragmented’ Europe, says it looks lost facing Trump
In a fiery speech at Davos, the president also blasted EU allies for lack of ‘political will’ in countering Russia’s Putin.
23 Jan 2026 - 1:28AM
Ukraine war
Trump sends message to Putin ‘war has to end’ after ‘good’ meeting with Zelensky
Trump’s comments come after crucial Davos talks with Ukraine’s leader, as peace efforts intensify amid fresh strikes and high-stakes diplomacy.
22 Jan 2026 - 11:03PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
‘For the world’: Trump launches his Board of Peace that some see rivalling UN
The US president signed the board’s charter at a ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
22 Jan 2026 - 8:49PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli forces kill Palestinian children, journalists in Gaza despite ceasefire
Eleven Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire on Wednesday, threatening the peace deal as the US tries to push the agreement forward.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:07PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Watch Trump showcase his ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos
Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations and hinted at the board’s future role as conflict mediator - with him as chairman.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:38PM
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European Union
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Why Europe struggles to stand up to Trump
Despite being equipped with powerful tools in its economic arsenal, Brussels lacks the leverage needed to keep Washington in check.
22 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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ICBMs
Past nuclear weapon tests linked to 4 million premature deaths globally: report
Norwegian People’s Aid details a deadly legacy of tests since 1945 that continue to sicken and claim lives.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:46PM
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Denmark
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Cultural exchange with rivals isn’t capitulation. It’s pragmatism
Middle powers must keep their diplomatic options open and recognise that engagement with a country isn’t an endorsement of it.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:52AM
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United States
Trump lays out Greenland-Arctic deal framework, pauses February tariffs
In his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US president vowed not to invade Greenland while slamming Nato and Europe.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:18AM
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Ukraine war
US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow for pivotal peace talks Thursday
US special envoy and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner head to Russia to pursue a breakthrough on territorial disputes and security guarantees.
21 Jan 2026 - 8:35PM
Israel-Gaza war
3-month-old dies of cold in Gaza tent as Trump talks peace at Davos
While Trump pitches his new Board of Peace in Davos, a 3-month-old becomes the 9th child to die of hypothermia in a Gaza tent this winter.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:34PM
US-Asean relations
Foot in the door or trap? Risks of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Southeast Asia
Nations are likely to try to avoid early commitment while steering clear of outright rejection to minimise US retaliation, analysts say.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:30PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
US forces seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela
MV Sagitta is the latest ship linked to Venezuela that the US has captured since early December.
21 Jan 2026 - 1:01PM
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Donald Trump
Trump could lead his Board of Peace for life after leaving White House
Donald Trump’s signature diplomatic initiative is drawing resistance from fellow leaders who see it as an undisguised challenge to the UN.
21 Jan 2026 - 3:15PM
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Canada
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How Donald Trump could break up Canada
While the US president has focused on intimidating Canada’s federal officials, he might be better served by concentrating on Alberta.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
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Middle East
Syria gives Kurds 4 days to accept integration as US signals end of support
The government announced a new truce after seizing swathes of territory from the Syrian Democratic Forces.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:42PM
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Macron urges Europe to hit back against Trump’s threats
French president advocates use of the EU’s anti-coercion mechanism against US tariffs, as he warns of moving ‘towards a world without rules’.
21 Jan 2026 - 3:19AM
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