Category: 4. World

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Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, after the overthrow of Somali military dictator Siad Barre.

However, the region has remained largely unrecognised…

Israel’s foreign minister has arrived in the breakaway state of Somaliland, marking the first official visit since Israel controversially recognised Somaliland as an independent country.

Gideon Saar landed in capital city Hargeisa on Tuesday and…

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Delcy Rodríguez is sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president in a parliamentary session that began with demands for the release from US custody of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro.

Donald Trump sends a warning to Colombia’s…

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As we begin the new year and I reflect on the Center’s activities and accomplishments in 2025, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the incredible work we have accomplished together.

CDDRL continues to make significant…

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Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday.

Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles atop…