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Less UN, fewer US soldiers — a new era for Iraq? By the end of this year, the UN's special mission to Iraq will conclude, and most US troops will have withdrawn. Some are celebrating Iraq's newfound sovereignty, others say international pressure remains. Myanmar: Drug production booming amid civil war Meth production and opium poppy cultivation are growing and expanding in Myanmar, according to the UN, with many armed groups using the profits to buy weapons. Australia offers financial help for wildfire-hit state Firefighters have brought the fires that broke out in the state of New South Wales under control. Authorities said at least 16 homes have been destroyed but that everyone was safe. Hungary's Orban woos voters with cash incentives and smears Hungarians are tired of Viktor Orban’s autocratic rule. To lure voters away from his popular young challenger, the prime minister is offering costly incentives while financially squeezing opposition strongholds. Ukraine's Kremenchuk hit by Russian airstrikes — mayor Russian drones and missiles struck the central industrial city overnight, its mayor has said. The attacks came despite ongoing US-led peace efforts. Unknown volcano eruption claimed as cause of Black Death Though its route through Central Asia remains elusive, two German researchers believe they have discovered how — and why — the plague made it to Medieval Europe. Japan says China directed fire-control radar at its aircraft Japan reported two incidents of Chinese fighter aircraft locking radar on Japanese jets over international waters. This comes amid friction between China and Japan over Taiwan. India: Nightclub fire in Goa kills at least 25 Several tourists were killed in the fire at a popular nightclub in the resort in southwestern India. Police reportedly believe most of the dead were club employees. Greece: At least 17 dead in boat capsize off Crete Two survivors attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea were rescued after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Crete. Authorities have not said where the vessel came from. What Trump's immigration freeze means The US has halted asylum and green card applications, banned entry for nationals from 19 countries, and disallowed family reunification. DW explains how immigrants are affected. Afghan drug shortage looms as Taliban ban Pakistani imports People in Afghanistan are finding it harder to buy even basic medicine after the Taliban have shut off deliveries from Pakistan amid an ongoing border conflict. Ukrainians say it's 'absurd' to abandon Donbas to Russia One of the proposals of the US peace plan is that Ukraine concede the Donetsk region to Russia. The estimated 200,000 civilians who still live there are incredulous but fear that Ukraine might succumb to US pressure. UK: 4 arrested after throwing custard at Crown Jewels This is the second demonstration claimed by "Take Back Power" activists in recent days. Many valuable treasures and famous artworks have been targeted in attempts to bring attention to political causes.