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China's presence in Central America will strengthen
Central America’s ties with Taiwan have loosened, as governments have increasingly sought closer Chinese relations
Amazon rainforest faces existential climate risk
Droughts are becoming increasingly severe and common, and could push the Amazon to breaking point
Algeria will pursue stronger ties in the Sahel
The situation in the Sahel is increasingly critical to Algeria's security and status as a major regional power
Portugal faces period of heightened instability
The centre-right won the March 10 election but will probably have to form a minority government
PortugalEmirati-Hezbollah talks underline rising multipolarity
Abu Dhabi and Lebanese Hezbollah are discussing the release of several Lebanese detainees in Emirati jails
United Arab EmiratesAlgeria will seek to assuage investors' fears
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has taken yet another measure to address investment blockages
AlgeriaDinar ban will damage EU-led Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Kosovo's ban on using the dinar risks driving more Serbs to leave while straining relations with Brussels and Washington
KosovoDubai seeks a competitive edge in business reforms
Investors can access a growing range of incentives across the Gulf Arab countries
United Arab EmiratesAustralia's Liberals are not testing the government
The Labor government held the Melbourne seat of Dunkley in a Mach 2 by-election, despite a four-point swing against it
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