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Transparency International says corruption holds back global cooperation on climate change policy.
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‘Tug of war’: Chagos Islands deal tearing families apart in Mauritius
Mauritius awaits Trump's approval for UK to hand over archipelago, with Chagossians at odds over what's in it for them.
UN suspends operations in Yemen’s Houthi stronghold after staff detained
The UN said the 'extraordinary and temporary measure' was taken to ensure the safety and security of its personnel.
As Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Trump, can he resist US pressure on Gaza?
Trump’s comments on displacing Palestinians from Gaza faces strong opposition from Jordan and Arab countries.
North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan
Pyongyang warns of 'acute military confrontation' after USS Alexandria submarine docks in South Korean port.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,083
Here are the key developments on the 1,083rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
‘No exemptions, no exceptions’: Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel, aluminium
US president says measures are a response to domestic industry being 'pummelled by both friend and foe alike'.
Trump administration to ban transgender people from military enlistment
The Republican leader has repeatedly sought to limit the ability of transgender people to serve in US armed forces.
Hamas suspends release of Israeli captives over ceasefire violations
Qassam Brigades' Abu Obeida says Hamas committed to terms of ceasefire agreement as long as Israel adheres to deal.
Trump says no right of return for Palestinians under his Gaza proposal
Asked whether Palestinians would be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan, US president says, 'No, they wouldn't.'
Romania’s President Iohannis resigns after impeachment threat by far right
Iohannis made his decision following mounting pressure from the far right after an annulled election.
Bodies of migrants in Libya mass graves had gunshot wounds, UN says
IOM urges 'dignified recovery' and identification of dozens of bodies discovered in two mass graves in Libya.
At least 51 people killed in Guatemala bus crash
Officials say rescue efforts under way to save people trapped in the wreckage after bus falls into polluted ravine.
Why have Baltic states unplugged from Russia’s electricity grid?
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially joined the EU grid in response to Russia's war on Ukraine.
Sudan army-aligned foreign ministry sets path to elections amid civil war
The plan includes a transitional government, a civilian prime minister and a national dialogue with civil society.
Russia poker-faced on dialogue with US over Ukraine war
Kremlin officials coy on US suggestions of progress towards Trump's goal of swiftly ending conflict.
Fact-check: Trump’s Super Bowl LIX interview with Fox’s Bret Baier
In his Super Bowl LIX interview, Trump addressed his administration's economic aims. How accurate were his statements?
Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US of fake diplomacy
Iran doesn't seek war, but it will not bow to Trump's efforts to tear revolution down, says President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Elation, confusion mark Israel’s reaction to Trump’s Gaza comments
US president's comments, which appear to offer the Israeli far-right much, may ultimately deliver little, analysts say.
‘No thanks’: White South Africans turn down Trump’s US immigration offer
US president's executive order provides resettlement for Afrikaners 'who are victims of unjust racial discrimination'.