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Afghanistan fails to enforce ban on opium cultivation

Afghanistan fails to enforce ban on opium cultivation
French minister criticises PSG fans' 'Free Palestine' banner; club to escape UEFA sanctions

French minister criticises PSG fans' 'Free Palestine' banner; club to escape UEFA sanctions

Mexico's migrant caravan breaking up after Trump victory sows uncertainty

Mexico's migrant caravan breaking up after Trump victory sows uncertainty

Indian army equipped with 'Asmi' pistol for illegal operations in occupied Kashmir

Indian army equipped with 'Asmi' pistol for illegal operations in occupied Kashmir

Putin, after Trump win, says a struggle for a new world order is underway

Putin, after Trump win, says a struggle for a new world order is underway

Prince William visits fishing community on last day of South Africa trip

Prince William visits fishing community on last day of South Africa trip

Mozambique police fire tear gas at biggest protest yet against ruling party

Mozambique police fire tear gas at biggest protest yet against ruling party

Philippines confident in US alliance under Trump amid China tensions, envoy says

Philippines confident in US alliance under Trump amid China tensions, envoy says

Thai PM meets Myanmar junta chief on sidelines of summit in China

Thai PM meets Myanmar junta chief on sidelines of summit in China

Tusk says Poland will work on strengthening relations with US

Tusk says Poland will work on strengthening relations with US

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

For many Iranians, Trump's return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope

For many Iranians, Trump's return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope

Trump vows to prosecute political rivals, election workers

Trump vows to prosecute political rivals, election workers

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

A snapshot of potential candidates for Trump's cabinet

A snapshot of potential candidates for Trump's cabinet

Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others

Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others

Trump's return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown

Trump's return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown

Joe Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss

Joe Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won't be easy

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won't be easy

Biden says he will ensure 'peaceful and orderly' transition to Trump

Biden says he will ensure 'peaceful and orderly' transition to Trump

Israel strikes on Lebanon kill 40 people around Baalbek, health ministry says

Israel strikes on Lebanon kill 40 people around Baalbek, health ministry says

Palestinian, Somali Muslim women re-elected to US Congress

Palestinian, Somali Muslim women re-elected to US Congress

Trump receives congratulatory calls from Biden as admin pushes for smooth transition

Trump receives congratulatory calls from Biden as admin pushes for smooth transition

How Musk's clout with Trump could enrich his companies

How Musk's clout with Trump could enrich his companies

Donald Trump's net worth grows nearly $300 million after re-election

Donald Trump's net worth grows nearly $300 million after re-election

UN chief congratulates Trump on election victory

UN chief congratulates Trump on election victory

China congratulates Trump, says it respects America's choice

China congratulates Trump, says it respects America's choice

Giuliani to appear in a NYC court after missing a deadline to surrender assets

Giuliani to appear in a NYC court after missing a deadline to surrender assets

Global leaders congratulate Trump amid looming uncertainty

Global leaders congratulate Trump amid looming uncertainty

Hezbollah says tens of thousands of fighters ready to battle Israel

Hezbollah says tens of thousands of fighters ready to battle Israel

UN says Gaza polio vaccination campaign complete

UN says Gaza polio vaccination campaign complete

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump's Middle East peace promise wins over Muslim voters

Trump's Middle East peace promise wins over Muslim voters