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At the brink: Can South Sudan avert another civil war?
The power struggles between President Salva Kiir and his political rival Riek Machar are pushing the country towards conflict. Analysts urge the international community to exert pressure on both parties to avert war.
China eyes reshaping global order as US influence wanes
As the Trump administration pulls the US back from international institutions, China is stepping up its diplomatic outreach while pursuing leadership roles in selected areas.
Vienna swaps parking for green space
Conscious of reaching climate goals and strapped for space, some cities are reconsidering how much they dedicate to parking. Austria’s capital, Vienna, is streets ahead.
Costa Rica: Conservative Laura Fernandez wins election
Right-wing populist Laura Fernandez is set to become the Central American country’s second female president. Her win came on the back of promises to crack down on rising drug-related crime.
Israel 2 February 2026 #1
Israel 2 February 2026 #1 nrafati Mon, 02/02/2026 – 22:03 Israel Mon, 02/02/2026 – 12:00 2 February 2026 The IDF’s chief of staff asserted that “we must… be prepared for a sequence of offensive actions across all theatres of war”, adding: “The IDF is preparing for a number of possibilities, and we must remain alert […]
Tehran 2 February 2026 #1
Tehran 2 February 2026 #1 nrafati Mon, 02/02/2026 – 22:02 Tehran Mon, 02/02/2026 – 12:00 2 February 2026 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that “Iran has always been ready for diplomacy from an equal footing… anyone who speaks to the Iranian nation with respect will be met with respect, while anyone who resorts to threats […]
Washington 2 February 2026 #1
Washington 2 February 2026 #1 nrafati Mon, 02/02/2026 – 22:01 Washington Mon, 02/02/2026 – 12:00 2 February 2026 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that “Iran has always been ready for diplomacy from an equal footing… anyone who speaks to the Iranian nation with respect will be met with respect, while anyone who resorts to threats […]
Lebanon 1 February 2026 #1
Lebanon 1 February 2026 #1 nrafati Mon, 02/02/2026 – 22:00 Lebanon Mon, 02/02/2026 – 12:00 1 February 2026 The Israeli military reported killing an individual it said was “a head of division in Hizbollah’s engineering department… involved in attempts to rehabilitate Hizbollah’s terror infrastructure in the Al-Dweir area in southern Lebanon and advanced terror attacks […]
Israel 1 February 2026 #1
Israel 1 February 2026 #1 nrafati Mon, 02/02/2026 – 21:59 Israel Mon, 02/02/2026 – 12:00 1 February 2026 The Israeli military reported killing an individual it said was “a head of division in Hizbollah’s engineering department… involved in attempts to rehabilitate Hizbollah’s terror infrastructure in the Al-Dweir area in southern Lebanon and advanced terror attacks […]
UN peacekeeping patrols suspended along Lebanon-Israel Blue Line
UN peacekeepers temporarily suspended patrols and other activities along parts of the ‘Blue Line’ in southern Lebanon after the Israeli military said it would release what it described as a non-toxic chemical substance near the frontier, the UN said on Monday.
