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Afghan drug ban may be close to unravelling

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AFGHANISTAN

Local villagers were ignoring the ban on the production, use and trafficking of drugs, announced by Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada in April 2022. The Taliban…

Key Indian development target is highly challenging

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INDIA

The target is associated with reaching GDP of USD30tn, compared with less than USD4tn currently. Modi, in power since 2014, appears on course to win a third straight term.

COVID-19 global climate impact may be brief

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19 and climate.

Cuban discontent will be muted despite economic woes

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CUBA

At the same time, private businesses have been allowed to import as never before. New privately owned shops caters to those with hard currency, but for most people the economic…

Russia will target expanded BRICS for grain exports

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RUSSIA

The entry into BRICS of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- all major importers of grain -- gives Russia an opportunity permanently to…

Tougher times for New Zealand farmers are ahead

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NEW ZEALAND

The impact on New Zealand's farmers of changing environmental policies.

EU-Iran payment scheme to focus on humanitarian trade

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EU/IRAN

EU-Iran humanitarian trade.

Post-pandemic recovery will be protracted in Peru

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PERU

Peru’s previously buoyant economy has been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, contracting by around 13.38% in the first ten months of this year. Investment has been hit, as…

International climate finance will be insufficient

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INTERNATIONAL

Green Climate Fund.

Australia’s government will move to tackle drought

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AUSTRALIA

The move comes as Australia has suffered an extended drought in some areas, and after some pressure from the Nationals, the smaller party in the Liberal-Nationals coalition that…