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What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?
Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.
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Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
The artefacts date back to the pharaonic civilisation, more commonly referred to as ancient Egypt.
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‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.
From: NewsFeed
Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy
Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.
Published On 12 Sep 2026
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Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they’re testy about the colour shades.
Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977
After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
From: NewsFeed
600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.
Published On 9 Sep 2026
Head of Smithsonian museums announces he will be stepping down
The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country’s history.
Jamaica to file slavery reparations petition during UK visit
Petition to King Charles questions the legality of slavery under English law and UK’s responsibility for reparations.
From: Deja Vu
How the West’s promise of freedom created a world of anger
In Deja Vu’s next episode, Pankaj Mishra traces today’s political anger to the Enlightenment and empire.
Published On 6 Sep 2026
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Deja Vu: How the West’s promise of freedom created a world of anger
In Deja Vu’s next episode, Pankaj Mishra traces today’s political anger to the Enlightenment and empire.
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