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Frozen feat: the Aussie leading arduous Arctic treks

Aussie adventurer David Paabo has crossed Greenland's ice sheet seven times, swapping sand for endless frozen land and killer winds in the hardcore 600km trek.

AAP · Dec 12, 2025

The Nobel Peace Prize often reveals how contentious peace can be

Leading up to the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize, there is widespread speculation about who will win.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023

Merkel Wins UN Refugee Agency Award over Welcome of Syrians

The UN refugee agency said Tuesday it's giving its highest award to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her efforts to welcome more than 1 million refugees — mostly from Syria — into Germany, despite some criticism both at home and abroad. Matthew Saltmarsh, spokesman for the UN High Commissioner…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 4, 2022