EXPLAINER
Why do the Falkland Islands matter to the UK and Argentina so much?
Argentina’s sovereignty claim is enshrined in its constitution, but oil production raises the economic stakes.
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From: Inside Story
Why is Argentina reigniting the Falklands dispute?
President Javier Milei says sovereignty over the islands remains a national objective.
Published On 5 Sep 2026
Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military post
Colombian authorities blame ELN rebel group for attack that reportedly included drones dropping explosives on compound.
Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from US under Trump arrive in Guyana
The Trump administration has sought to expand third-country deportations, with more than 30 deals struck so far.
Multipolarity gives middle powers more choices, but fewer guarantees
BRICS, SCO and other organisations can offer relief from great power pressure but do not provide collective defence.
EXPLAINER
How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
From: NewsFeed
Costa Rica’s president says US ground forces would boost national security
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez said US ground operations could boost national security.
Published On 5 Sep 2026
ANALYSIS
Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela
Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
From: NewsFeed
Bolivian military barracks explosion kills at least 10
An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens.
Published On 5 Sep 2026
Twin blasts at a Bolivian military base kill two, leave 14 missing
Investigators are combing the scene to discover if stored pyrotechnics could have contributed to the explosion.
![Firefighters, police officers and military personnel at the site of an explosion at an army barracks in Viacha. [AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6a9b801acfa1-1788575770.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operation
Relatives of detained crew say US forces acted without evidence, claiming the men were fishermen, not smugglers.
![A group of detained fishermen are transported on a National Police bus to the Community Surveillance Unit (UVC) from the port of Manta. [AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6a9b655c6afd-1788568924.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
