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Is the world at greater risk of more wars?
Conflicts rage globally as arms spending hits record levels.
US presidents gather for state funeral of Jimmy Carter
Former US presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump sat next to each at the state funeral service for Jimmy Carter.
Swiss national held by Iran on spying charges dies in prison
Swiss embassy in Tehran confirms death, seeks clarification on how prisoner died.
No, Sri Lanka’s Tamil question has not been resolved
The nationwide electoral success of the anti-establishment NPP does not mean Tamil nationalism is on the decline.
Who is Joseph Aoun, the new president of Lebanon?
Joseph Aoun, the former Lebanese army commander, is country's 14th president after a two-year vacancy.
New York’s top court rejects Trump bid to delay hush-money case sentencing
US president-elect is already appealing to Supreme Court to prevent sentencing this week for his criminal conviction.
Russia says closely watching Trump’s Greenland claims
Europena Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says that Greenland's sovereignty must be respected.
Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?
Assault on N'Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.
Lebanese lawmakers elect president after more than two-year gap
Lebanon’s parliament selected army chief Joseph Aoun as the country’s president, ending a more than two-year gap.