Nations at 77: A global snapshot of growing pains and triumphs throughout history

Israel's 77th year finds it grappling with internal divisions over judicial reform, war, and national identity, yet is still on the pathway to success. How did other nations fare?

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT Hosni Mubarak was re-elected in 1999 with 93% of the vote, an election which saw no real opposition.

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT Hosni Mubarak was re-elected in 1999 with 93% of the vote, an election which saw no real opposition.

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APRIL 30, 2025 22:00

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