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World News Roundup: Connectivity, Conflict & Changing Horizons

This week’s World News Roundup moves between expanding global connectivity and mounting international pressure. Qatar Airways prepares to launch historic routes into Venezuela and Colombia, while Dubai pushes further into…
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World News Roundup: Power, Progress & Polarisation

This week’s World News Roundup moves between structural inequality and unexpected innovation. A new UN report warns that the gap between rich and poor nations is widening, even as global…
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The Reality Behind Cuba’s Romance

The island nation of Cuba has been at the fore of global fascination for decades. Its very existence is romanticised by some and brings ire to others. The word Cuba…
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World News Roundup: Power, Pressure & Priceless Pieces

This week’s World News Roundup opens with a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran after weeks of escalating tension and threats linked to the Strait of Hormuz. From…
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World News Roundup: Alliances, Austerity & Digital Drift

This week’s World News Roundup moves from deepening geopolitical alignments to subtle but telling shifts in everyday life. Belarus and North Korea formalize ties in a rare diplomatic gesture, while…
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World News Roundup: Tensions, Trials & Turning Points

This week’s World News Roundup moves from escalating friction between Iran and the United States to a landmark legal moment for Big Tech. Europe faces fresh concerns over energy supply,…
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World News Roundup: Power Plays, Pressure & Shifting Ground

This week’s World News Roundup moves between mounting military tension, political provocation, and the real-world impact of climate and technology. A US warship carrying Marine troops has been tracked en…
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World News Roundup: Escalation, Exodus & Unexpected Discoveries

This week’s World News Roundup moves between rising geopolitical tension and moments of quiet global change. The standoff between Iran and the United States is sending ripples through international travel…
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What’s Next for the UAE and Qatar?

The Gulf region has often been seen as something of an exception to the crises associated with the Middle East in recent decades. The volatility of the region has rarely…
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World News Roundup: Conflict, Change & Curious Moments

This week’s World News Roundup moves from escalating geopolitical strain to quieter but profound social changes. Tensions between Iran and Donald Trump’s administration continue to intensify, while Dubai was shaken…
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