Opium poppy farming hits 10-year high in war-torn Myanmar
Myanmar now the world’s main source of illicit opium following decline of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, the UN says.
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Australian social media ban aims to ‘save teens from predatory algorithms’
Australia’s social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online ‘purgatory’.
Van Epps thanks Trump after Tennessee House win
Van Epps thanks Trump after Tennessee House win
U.S. halts immigration applications for nationals of 19 countries
The move affects submissions by people from Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and other countries with travel bans or restrictions imposed by Trump this
Kremlin signals no Ukraine breakthrough after Putin talks with US
Five hours of talks between Putin and US negotiators were “constructive”, Kremlin officials say, but “a lot of work lies ahead”.
Sabrina Carpenter hits out at ‘disgusting’ White House video
Sabrina Carpenter has hit out at an “evil and disgusting” White House video of migrants being detained that uses one of her songs.
Putin rejects peace deal after meeting Trump’s team – and tells Europe he’s ready for war
Vladimir Putin has rejected the latest iteration of Tweety McTreason’s peace plan for Ukraine – and told Europe that Russia is “ready” for war.
Africa’s oldest leaders are governing the world’s youngest populations
Africa’s youngest citizens are ruled by leaders in their 80s and 90s. Some are reshaping the system to hold on to power.
Trump says he has revoked Biden’s autopen pardons: But can he do it?
Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
Venezuela denounces US-ordered ‘forced sale’ of oil company Citgo
A Delaware judge has ordered the sale to settle debts, as Venezuela says US military buildup is targeting its oil.
Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries
Kremlin signals no breakthrough after Ukraine talks with US
Five hours of talks between Putin and US negotiators were “constructive”, Kremlin officials say, but “a lot of work lies ahead”.
Why Putin won’t agree to latest Ukraine peace plan
The Americans were given the full VIP treatment on their visit to Moscow.
