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The Kabul administration’s prohibition of poppy cultivation has led to a spike in synthetic drug production. Only adequate agriculture reforms will be able to attract farmers to other cash crops.The Kabul administration’s prohibition of poppy cultivation has led to a spike in synthetic drug production. Only adequate agriculture reforms will be able to attract farmers to other cash crops.
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Turkish president visits Azerbaijan to mark Independence Day
President Erdogan is set to attend the Türkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan trilateral summit, and inaugurate Lachin International Airport.
Turkish logistics firm Pasifik Eurasia and China Railway join forces to boost Middle Corridor trade
Agreement with China Railway marks turning point for Middle Corridor’s development, says firm’s chairman.
Pro-Palestine protesters force Israeli envoy off Senegal university campus
Videos show students waving Palestinian flags, chanting "Free Palestine" and booing the newly appointed envoy.
Harvard students protest against Trump after he sought to cut remaining contracts
SpaceX’s Starship rocket breaks up during 9th test flight
Future of Maradona death trial in doubt as scandal-hit judge steps down
Zelenskyy vows to respond 'symmetrically' to Russia's attacks
Trump says 'Golden Dome' free for Canada if it joins US
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