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President Connolly says Northern Ireland is a ‘beacon of light’ showing world that ‘peace is possible’ Peace

President Connolly says Northern Ireland is a ‘beacon of light’ showing world that ‘peace is possible’

President Catherine Connolly hailed Northern Ireland as a “beacon of light” to the world that “peace is possible” during her first official visit. In a speech at Ulster University Campus in north Belfast, President Connolly acknowledged that across the island of Ireland there are “different aspirations for the future”, and…
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February 4, 2026
Al-Sisi, Erdogan elevate ties with new agreements, target $15bn in trade exchange Tayyip Erdogan

Al-Sisi, Erdogan elevate ties with new agreements, target $15bn in trade exchange

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Cairo on Wednesday, where the two leaders co-chaired the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council between Egypt and Türkiye, signing a joint statement and a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding spanning defence, trade…
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February 4, 2026
Majd El Qassem: Music saves me; ‘Shou Helou’ brings joy back to scene Syria

Majd El Qassem: Music saves me; ‘Shou Helou’ brings joy back to scene

Balancing melancholy and romance, memory and emotion, Syrian singer Majd El Qassem continues a musical journey spanning more than three decades, firmly establishing himself as one of the most expressive dramatic voices in Arab music. Shaped by experience and emotional honesty, his voice has carried timeless songs and deeply felt…
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February 4, 2026
Canada has no nuclear weapons. After Trump’s Greenland threats, should it? Nuclear Weapons

Canada has no nuclear weapons. After Trump’s Greenland threats, should it?

The prospect of renewed nuclear weapon stockpiling and global instability are spurring some countries to look more closely at nuclear protections — but Canada shouldn’t be among those, the defence minister and multiple experts say. Questions about nuclear proliferation and deterrence have increased amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against…
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February 4, 2026
Alabama Could Legalize Esports Betting With New Legislation eSports

Alabama Could Legalize Esports Betting With New Legislation

A new bill filed in Alabama proposes to relax the state’s strict anti-gambling laws, allowing a lottery, casinos, and sports betting. Sen. Merika Coleman-Evans introduced SB257, which proposes giving voters the option to establish a state lottery, authorize in-person casino-style games, and in-person and online sports wagering. A similar bill…
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February 4, 2026