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Cairo faces criticism from its Gulf allies that support against Iran has been lacking. But Egypt’s priority is to shield its fragile economy from the fallout of a widening conflict.

The Iran war and the country’s change of leadership are reshaping Iran’s power structure. Analysts say the Revolutionary Guard is emerging as the dominant force, weakening the system’s clerical foundations.

Deporting thousands from India’s West Bengal state fulfills a key Modi promise but strains ties with neighboring Bangladesh over verification and repatriation.

Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a “constitutional coup.”

Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has announced a historic minority rights deal with Ukraine, paving the way for its erstwhile foe to begin EU accession negotiations.

Although weakened, Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group remains a central piece of Iran’s power projection in the Middle East. Tehran has insisted they be included in any peace deal with the US and Israel.

Europeans are losing billions to online scams, yet the EU has been slower than the US, the UK and China in targeting the Southeast Asian networks behind many of them.

Ube, also called the purple yam, went from a nostalgic treat in the Philippines to an exotic item in cafes around the world. But the popularity means the crop supply is under pressure.

LGBTQ+ organizations in Kenya are grappling with deep funding cuts, which have forced layoffs, shrinking services and tough choices. Despite the struggles, the community says it is adapting.

Russian troops rely on supplies via the land corridor to Crimea, but Ukrainian forces are now able to launch concentrated attacks along the critical route. Experts say this indicates growing Russian vulnerability.