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January 22, 2025
A look at the best news photos from around the world.
Islamic State claims killing of Chinese national in Afghanistan
Taliban authorities in northeastern Afghanistan said a gun attack resulted in the death of a Chinese citizen
Reporter's Notebook: Navigating journalism in the 'new' Syria
There’s newfound press freedom in post-regime Syria, but will it last?
Justice Department takes aim at local, state officials over immigration enforcement
The Justice Department has threatened local and state authorities with prosecution if they fail to cooperate with President Donald Trump's immigration policies
China braces for potential trade war after Trump threatens to impose tariffs
Analysts say Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Chinese imports may be a way to extract concessions from Beijing
Death toll in flooding, landslides in Indonesia rises to 21
Water from flooded rivers tore through villages, and landslides tumbled onto mountainside hamlets
Rubio: US foreign policy will focus on core national interests
Top US diplomat says emphasis will be on making America safer, stronger, more prosperous
Work opportunities help draw international students to US schools
US News & World Report details the three top factors in foreign students' decision to study in the U.S. They include research opportunities and the reputation of U.S. degrees. Read the full story here. (December 2024)
Botswana closes doors on foreign teachers, truck drivers
Botswanan authorities say they will no longer approve work permits for foreign teachers and truck drivers
Murdoch's UK tabloids apologize to Prince Harry, admit intruding on Diana
News Group agreed to pay substantial damages to settle Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit
TikTok's US reprieve comes as other countries limit social media use
Australia's impending social media ban for children under 16 could provide a model for other countries in the region, as concerns grow over the impact of technology on children
Misinformation deepens divides in Burkina Faso
From security to politics, the spread of false information is a constant threat in Burkina Faso. Gildas Da has a look.
Trump order suspending refugee resettlement affects US Afghan allies, says advocacy group
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that called the US Refugee Admissions Program detrimental to US interests and suspending it beginning on January 27
India builds naval prowess with eye on China
India recently inducted three new warships into its navy as it steps up efforts to counter China’s growing footprint in Indian ocean countries. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi.
China executes 2 mass murderers
Speedy trial and punishment of the attackers has drawn praise from Chinese citizens and criticism from legal analysts
Israel says it will control Rafah crossing during ceasefire’s first stage
Israeli army chief to quit, taking responsibility for October 7, 2023, security failure
Aid group urges halt to expulsion of Afghan refugees over dire conditions
The Norwegian Refugee Council reported that Iran plans to expel up to 2 million Afghan refugees by March, while at least 800,000 have already been deported from Pakistan since October 2023
China families appeal to free relatives held by scam gangs in Myanmar
The UN says hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to scam centers in Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic
Sri Lanka agrees with China's Sinopec to fast-track $3.7 billion refinery
Sinopec and Sri Lanka will jointly decide the share of refined fuel that will be exported from the facility