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Withdrawal symptoms: Afghan farmers struggle after poppy ban

France24.com (en) 

From four acres (1.6 hectares) in Helmand -- long the heartland of poppy production -- the 65-year-old earned between 250,000 to 500,000 Afghani ($3,500 to $7,000) per season from the plant, which is used to produce opium and heroin. Forced by the authorities to switch to other crops, he is now struggling to make ends meet. "We are finished. We don't have anything to eat for dinner," laments Asadullah, his weathered face and long white beard showing his hardship. "Now we barely make 25,000 Afghani."... Читать дальше...

Top Five Astrologers In India In 2024

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

Astrology is the ancient practice of studying the positions and movements of celestial bodies, such as stars and planets, to gain insight into human behaviour and predict future events.

Verstappen vows Red Bull fightback as McLaren head to Singapore on top

France24.com (en) 

McLaren leapt into a 20-point lead after Oscar Piastri's masterful victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was compounded by Sergio Perez's late tangle with Carlos Sainz that ended with both in the wall. McLaren's Lando Norris, who carved his way to fourth place after starting 15th on the grid, is hunting down the Dutchman Verstappen at the top of the drivers' standings. The triple world champion's lead has been reduced to 59 points with seven grands prix and three sprints to go, leaving a maximum of 207 points up for grabs. Читать дальше...