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Israel's Somaliland recognition: Strategic ripples in Africa

Protests and defiance occurred in Somalia after Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. Analysts say it could inspire secessionist movements in other parts of the continent....

6dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

India's dilemma over Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Trump's 'Board of Peace' is testing India's long held balancing act between Israel and the Palestinians, raising questions about costs, strategy, and global leadership....

5dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

EU must remain vigilant and ready to respond to threats, Macron says

The European ​Union must remain ⁠vigilant and ready to respond firmly in ​case ‍of new threats, President ​Emmanuel Macron said in ​Brussels ahead of an emergency EU leaders summit to discuss U.S. Pre...

5dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Indonesia hails ‘99.9% successful’ free meals scheme amid food safety, oversight concerns

Indonesia’s ambitious free nutritious meals programme has fed more than 55 million people in its first year, a scale-up President Prabowo Subianto has hailed as a major step in tackling childhood maln...

Jan 13South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Police arrest about 100 clergy at Minnesota anti-ICE rally

The clergy members and dozens of other protesters were arrested at the airport during a protest against Trump's immigration crackdown. Thousands also rallied in downtown Minneapolis, despite frigid te...

4dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Venezuela releases 100 political prisoners under US pressure

Venezuela released about 100 detainees classified as political prisoners, pressured by the Trump administration. Despite this, the interim government denies having political prisoners, claiming the de...

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In Greenland, US-NATO deal met with relief, mistrust

A "framework" agreement between the US and NATO has defused the dispute over Greenland. There is cautious relief among residents, but also fear of once again becoming a geopolitical pawn....

3dDeutsche WellePolitics

Morning news brief

Hundreds of active-duty troops on are standby to deploy to Minnesota, Trump escalates tensions across Europe with new threats over Greenland, Israel raises objections over Trump's Board of Peace....

Jan 19NPR NewsPoliticsImpact

US regulator appeals Meta’s antitrust win

Federal Trade Commission’s move comes as Big Tech’s push to woo the White House has failed to put an end to monopoly cases...

Jan 20Financial TimesPoliticsImpact

Ukraine: Overnight Russian attack cuts off power in Kyiv

Russia pounded Ukraine's Kyiv region with combined drone and missile strikes overnight. Thousands of homes have been left without electricity and heating in the freezing weather....

Jan 20Deutsche Welleworld_newsImpact

World leaders to gather at Davos as Trump reshapes global order

The annual gathering of political and business elites comes as Europe faces a crossroads over its relationship with Washington, its economic model and its security architecture....

Jan 18EuronewsPoliticsImpact

China's top general under investigation

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s military purge has intensified sharply, with the party now investigating the last two top military officials who had survived earlier crackdowns. The vice chair of the Cent...

3dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

China mega-embassy approval further boosts UK relations

The UK approved China’s controversial plan to build a mega-embassy in London, a move that probably paves the way for Keir Starmer to make the first trip to Beijing by a British prime minister since 20...

Jan 21South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

WEF: Donald Trump set to dominate Davos 2026

Davos braces for Trump's return. Weeks after attacking Venezuela, capturing its controversial leader, and reviving Greenland ambitions, the US president's presence is expected to raise the stakes at W...

Jan 16Deutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Clashes erupt during anti-government protest in Tirana

The protest was led by opposition leader and former prime minister Sali Berisha, and drew thousands of people who gathered in front of Tirana's main government building....

2dEuronewsPoliticsImpact

EU sends emergency generators to Ukraine as Russian strikes cut power for heating

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that around 4,000 buildings in the capital Kyiv were still without heating and most of the city was cut off from electricity after Russian strikes....

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Davos 2026: German chancellor says new era 'already begun'

Speaking to world leaders in Davos, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that "the old world order is unraveling at breathtaking pace" and set out key priorities for the future. DW has more....

6dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

US Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional

Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/health/milhoan-vaccines-optional-polio.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46745998 Points: 20 # Comments: 4...

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China places top PLA leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli under investigation

Top Chinese military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been placed under investigation for suspected “serious violations of discipline and law”, the Ministry of National Defence says. More to f...

4dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Internet voting is insecure and should not be used in public elections

Article URL: https://blog.citp.princeton.edu/2026/01/16/internet-voting-is-insecure-and-should-not-be-used-in-public-elections/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46713924 Points: 33 #...

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