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What are Russian frozen assets Most EU members agree that they want to use Russia's frozen assets to help Ukraine. Here's on overview of all the key questions about the issue you wanted answered but didnt know who to ask. Venezuela and US conflict: What's it all about? The US seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela is not the only point of contention between the two countries. Drugs, oil, sanctions and election disputes are all playing a part in the escalating conflict. Lebanon: Caught in the middle, as Hezbollah deadline looms A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon says Lebanese militant group Hezbollah must be disarmed by December 31. As that deadline nears, tensions are rising along with concerns of civil war or more Israeli attacks. EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: All together now? Should all the countries of the Western Balkans join the EU at the same time, as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has suggested? And how do the countries in question feel about it? 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.