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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Reuters

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Despite apparent bonhomie, behind-the-scenes friction may well persist into 2026

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Federal Reserve minutes highlight discord within US central bank

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The US Treasury announced sanctions on individuals and entities linked to Iran and Venezuela's weapons programmes. AFP

US issues sanctions targeting Iran and Venezuela arms trade

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George Clooney and Lebanese-born wife Amal become French citizens

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Abukar Osman, Somalia's representative to the UN, speaks during a Security Council meeting in New York on December 29. EPA

Somalia warns Israel’s Somaliland recognition threatens Horn of Africa stability

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'We'll knock them down': Trump warns Iran over nuclear programme

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