Today's best photos: From security personnel in Kabul to students in Taiwan

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

A member of Afghan security forces near the scene of an explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood of Kabul. AFP

A member of Afghan security forces near the scene of an explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood of Kabul. AFP

Jan 12, 2024

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