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Trump vastly expands US travel bans to 39 countries The Trump administration has hit 19 nations plus the Palestinian Authority with new travel restrictions. This doubles the number of countries with limits on who can travel and emigrate to the United States. Under-fire FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets, for the few The good news? FIFA responded to outrage at the most expensive World Cup ever with discount tickets comparable to the cost of a normal game for "loyal fans." The bad news? It's for a tiny share of the tickets. Guns: How Australia's tightening laws compare globally Australia's governments are poised to further tighten what are already some of the world's most restrictive gun ownership laws. Its attitude is a contrast to other nations around the world. Myanmar: Rakhine state in dire straits as conflict rages on As Myanmar's military loses ground, Rakhine state plunges into isolation, ethnic strife, and a humanitarian crisis that threatens regional stability. Poland arrests teen, alleging Christmas market attack plot Polish security services have detained a 19-year-old man, accusing him of seeking to establish contact with the "Islamic State" terrorist group and of plotting an attack on a Christmas market. They did not specify where. How the battle against Asian scam networks went global World governments are freezing assets and imposing sanctions on scam hubs across Southeast Asia. Experts still warn that fragmented efforts fall short of a unified global strategy. Art of the peace deal: Unpacking Donald Trump's intentions US President Donald Trump claims to have ended eight wars in his first year back in office. But several of his peace deals are, in reality, largely fruitless endeavors. So what motivates Trump to keep pursuing them? US strikes on vessels in eastern Pacific kill 8 The US military attacked three vessels in the eastern Pacific, claiming they were drug boats. Eight men are reported have died in the incident. Trump suing BBC for billions over edited January 6 speech The US president has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over edited clips of his January 6, 2021 speech. He is seeking up to $10 billion in damages on counts of defamation and violation of a law on unfair trade practices. Bondi Beach attacks: What you need to know Sixteen people attending a Hanukkah celebration in the Sydney beachside suburb of Bondi Beach were killed in a mass shooting that is now Australia’s most deadly terror attack. US: Director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in LA mansion The son of Rob and Michele Reiner was arrested after the Hollywood director and his wife were found dead in Los Angeles. Authorities were probing an "apparent homicide." Jimmy Lai verdict casts shadow over rule of law in Hong Kong The conviction of Jimmy Lai, a prominent critic of China's leadership, on national security charges will have "a further chilling effect" on media freedom in Hong Kong, warn experts. Border clashes drive Thailand's election strategy Deadly fighting with Cambodia fuels nationalist sentiment, reshaping Thailand's political landscape ahead of the February 8 vote.