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Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland after first-ever recognition of the area as a country

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Global Politics

Israel becomes the first nation to recognize Somaliland. Here’s why it’s important.

Inside the high-stakes push to bring US oil companies back to Venezuela

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Energy

Is the world closing its doors?

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Out of Eden Walk

Out of Eden Walk: Is the world closing its doors?

Europe's massive lithium reserve

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Development

Serbia tries to access its lithium reserves amid local opposition

Colombia is looking to be a force for wind and solar power

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Companies pursuing renewable energy development in Colombia must work with Indigenous communities

Age is just a number

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Health

Skin For All website addresses various issues for different skin types

The United States' most famous cannon display comes from the Caribbean

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History

How Haitian ordnance wound up in the Adirondack Mountains

Nicotine pouches are part of a long and loyal 'snus' tradition in Sweden

Shelves stocked with various flavors of Zyn nicotine pouches, including Apple Mint, Spearmint, and Cool Mint, priced at 37 SEK, displayed in a blue retail setting.

‘The Swedish Experience’: Tobacco companies want snus to be an alternative to smoking, as young people drive sales

Indian-administered Kashmir's Christmas ornament business is on the ropes

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Lifestyle

Demand for Christmas ornaments hand-crafted in Kashmir drops amid US tariffs

What foods power a walk around the globe?

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Jazz great Billy Taylor dies at 89

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