nation

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Formerly part of Ethiopia, Eritrea fought a three-decade war of independence until it became its own nation in the early 1990s.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Himalayan nation, home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks including Everest, attracts thousands of trekkers each year, many walking remote high-altitude trails where emergency airlifts are costly.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Philippines is the latest nation to strike a deal with Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In September, the EU announced a trade deal with Indonesia that required the Southeast Asian nation to protect over 200 food products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

What would happen to Kievan Rus’ as a nation if only the tsar and his henchmen could use magic?

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack