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Beijing urges Afghanistan to protect Chinese citizens after bombing

Beijing urges Afghanistan to protect Chinese citizens after bombing

China, which shares a rugged 76-kilometer (47-mile) border with Afghanistan, has close ties with the Taliban government

Asia
Blast in Afghan capital kills at least seven

Blast in Afghan capital kills at least seven

Kabul police spokesman says explosion happened "in a hotel", without detailing the cause.

Europe
Trump tells Norway PM no obligation to 'think purely of peace' after Nobel snub

Trump tells Norway PM no obligation to 'think purely of peace' after Nobel snub

US president reiterates desire for the United States to take control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, in the interest of world peace

Middle East
Syria's leader agrees truce with Kurds after govt troops advance

Syria's leader agrees truce with Kurds after govt troops advance

A new agreement will integrate Kurdish forces into the state, marking a major shift after years of de facto autonomy

North America
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?

What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?

The board was initially meant to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, though its charter does not limit its role to the territory