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Costa Rica votes in a tightly watched presidential election on Sunday (1 February) as the ruling movement aligned with outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves, President of Costa Rica, seeks to retain power amid voter apathy and a fragmented opposition. Polling suggests continuity candidate Laura Fernández, former minister and chief of staff, is leading, but a large…
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The US government entered what is expected to be a brief shutdown on Saturday (31 January) after Congress missed a midnight deadline to approve a spending deal. • The Senate passed the package 71–29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday. • Lawmakers…
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Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has announced plans for a sweeping general amnesty law, covering political violence from 1999 to the present, weeks after the US-led removal of Nicolás Maduro. Speaking at the Supreme Court of Justice, Rodríguez said the proposal aims to restore justice, ease political tensions, and reform the judiciary. She also outlined…
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Tunisia has extended its nationwide state of emergency until the end of 2026, according to a new presidential decree. The extension was announced by President Kais Saied and published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (JORT). The decree states that the emergency measures will apply from 31 January to 31 December 2026. Under…
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The Israeli military conducted airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday (31 January), killing at least 26 people, local health officials reported. The strikes targeted commanders from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad following a reported breach of the ceasefire. The military said that the strikes were in response to an incident on Friday in which…
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At least 67 militants were killed on Saturday (31 January) in multiple attacks across Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, officials said. The assaults also claimed the lives of 10 security personnel and 11 civilians, while 24 police officers were injured. Key developments: • Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attacks, praising security forces for repelling…
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The UK and Japan have agreed to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and critical minerals, citing growing strategic pressure in the Indo-Pacific. During an overnight visit to Tokyo, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the partnership comes amid “geopolitical, economic and technological shocks” reshaping the global order. The visit followed talks in Beijing with Chinese President…
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Panama’s Supreme Court has annulled a long-standing port concession held by a unit of CK Hutchison Holdings, ruling that the contract to operate terminals at either end of the Panama Canal was unconstitutional. The unanimous decision follows lawsuits filed since 2021 and a 2025 government audit that alleged contractual irregularities and significant revenue losses. The…
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The United Nations is facing an “imminent financial collapse” that could disrupt operations by mid-2026, according to its Secretary-General António Guterres. In a letter to all 193 member states, Guterres warned that unpaid assessed contributions are undermining programme delivery and threatening the organisation’s financial stability. Key developments: • Only 77% of assessed contributions due for…
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The United States Department of State has approved new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion, including 30 Apache attack helicopters and 3,250 light tactical vehicles. The approvals were notified to Congress on Friday (30 January) as regional tensions rise, including speculation over possible U.S. military action against Iran. The announcement also comes as Donald…
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