While reviewing the list of significant days celebrated globally, I came across a fascinating observance in the United States: National Good Neighbor Day, celebrated annually on September 26. This day highlights the importance of good neighbours and strong communities across the US.

In the 19th century, the US and Mexico were engaged in brutal wars, but today Mexico stands as one of the US’s major trading partners. Similarly, the US and Canada, despite sharing the longest border in the world, are close allies. Europe, once ravaged by centuries of conflict, has transformed through cooperation under the European Union, now a beacon of peace and unity. The UK’s decision to leave the EU, however, has been widely seen as a misstep, leading to economic challenges for Britain.

In Africa, countries that once suffered from poverty and turmoil are now making significant strides toward development. A key factor in this........

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