Bolivia
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worldBolivia Signs $20M US Security Pact to Combat Drug Trafficking
Bolivia and the US finalized a $20 million agreement to fight drug trafficking, marking a significant diplomatic shift under President Rodrigo Paz and the Shield of the Americas initiative.
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sportsAymen Hussein Leads Iraq to 2026 World Cup After Detention Ordeal
Striker Aymen Hussein secures Iraq's first World Cup berth in 40 years with a decisive goal against Bolivia, overcoming personal tragedy and a high-profile US immigration detention.
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cryptoBolivia Bitcoin Mining Revives Idle Power Plant in Sustainable Pivot
Alps Blockchain partners with Qurubiqa to revive a 127 MW thermal plant in Cochabamba, scaling from 27 MW to full capacity.
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health700-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Earliest Evidence of Strep Throat in the Americas
Ancient DNA analysis of a Bolivian mummy confirms the presence of *Streptococcus pyogenes* centuries before European contact, rewriting the history of disease in the Americas.
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sportsArnold Praises Iraq's World Cup Qualification After 40-Year Absence
Australian coach Graham Arnold leads Iraq to World Cup qualification, banning social media to maintain team focus during Middle East conflict.
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sportsIraq Secures World Cup Spot with Thrilling Win Over Bolivia
Iraq qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a crucial playoff match, marking their return to the tournament after a 40-year absence.
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sportsBolivia Stuns Suriname to Reach World Cup Playoff Final
Bolivia rallies from a deficit to defeat Suriname 2-1 in Monterrey, advancing to face Iraq for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
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sportsLeeds Striker Joel Piroe Joins Suriname for World Cup Playoff
Joel Piroe, formerly of the Dutch youth team, is set to play for Suriname in a crucial World Cup qualifier after switching national allegiance.