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Trump's coup in Venezuela is a demonstration of a new idea of American power

It could be the first real example of Washington pulling back from its global role in favour of a much smaller sphere of influence

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Ibish



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EU chooses loans over seizure in Ukraine funding decision

Europe has rejected using seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine, opting instead for a €90 billion loan out of its own coffers




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In 2026, 'connected care' will be at the heart of healthcare delivery in the Gulf

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Why can't the US media get it right on Gaza?

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When talented professionals feel supported through life's biggest moments, they stay, they contribute and they excel. Getty

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A world in search of harmony can find wisdom in this group of countries

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Zoos used to be entertainment venues, but now they're central to conservation

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Unchecked AI companions are not guardians, they are engagement machines

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Some good news for the new year – cinema is back

Gavin Esler

When Greenland is just another trophy in the Trump cabinet

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Is Venezuela the first action in new wave of US military interventions?

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Maduro's capture bucks US record of messy overthrows in Arab world

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Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

The US military launched large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on its personnel. Reuters.

How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 08: People watch soldiers and military vehicles parade through the streets to mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. The first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria is being marked today across the country. Former leader Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum in Russia after he fled the country and his government collapsed on December 8, 2024. The fall of the regime, which ended over five decades of the Assad family's rule, came after a rapid offensive by opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). A transitional government, headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly the HTS leader), is now in place and working on the country's reconstruction and political transition. (Photo by Chris McGrath / Getty Images)

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