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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.

Asia
China’s growth slows to near three-year low in fourth quarter

China’s growth slows to near three-year low in fourth quarter

Weak domestic demand weighs on economy even as full-year GDP hits Beijing’s 5% target

Europe
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland

Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland

EU leaders warned Trump’s Greenland tariff ultimatum risks a trade war and strains already tense transatlantic relations

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
Pakistan says Trump has invited PM Sharif to join Gaza peace board

Pakistan says Trump has invited PM Sharif to join Gaza peace board

Pakistan’s foreign office says its participation will aim for a just and lasting solution in line with UN resolutions.