Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul
Crowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power.
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Anti-independence bloc leads New Caledonia poll but fall short of majority
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President
Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.
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UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?
Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
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Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?
As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
Trump to feature on limited-edition US passports for 250th anniversary
The passports are part of broader plans to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
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What is the Azawad Liberation Front, part of the Mali attacks?
Tuaregs have long fought for independence in northern Mali, and the FLA represents the latest of many rebellions.
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Are Trump officials driving Alberta’s separatist movement in Canada?
Alberta separatists seek funding from the Trump administration after three reported meetings.
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Did the US give Greenland back to Denmark? Trump omits history at Davos
Although the United States defended Greenland during World War II, it never ruled the territory.
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Somali minister blames UAE support for ‘fragmentation’ of Somalia
Somalia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says “external elements” are responsible for separatist divisions.
Published On 14 Jan 2026
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Inuit fisherman fears US takeover of Greenland
Inuit Greenlander Joel Hansen has many reasons to oppose a US takeover of his home.
Published On 13 Jan 2026
