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Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges
Jun 28, 2026 - World 
Iraqi political officials have been arrested on corruption charges
Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform
Jun 28, 2026 - World 
Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the shutdown of a major news organization
Shadow war: how use of proxy forces by Iran, Israel and US is driving Middle East instability
Jun 28, 2026 - World 
Across region there is a push to disarm militia and reinforce state authority but the temptation to use proxies remainsAs Marco Rubio ended his brief visit to the Middle East on Friday, he sought to cast in the best possible light his discussions with leaders of the Gulf states. Those leaders are deeply anxious that the deal agreed earlier this month between Iran and the US fails to address their worries about continued Iranian efforts to project power and influence throughout the region.“They’ve shared with us some very concrete concerns,” the US secretary of state admitted, and insisted that any definitive agreement will require Tehran to not only restrict its nuclear programme but also halt its support of Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, militia in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen. Continue reading...
Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon and Israel
Jun 28, 2026 - World 
The White House has soured on Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Venezuela earthquakes: death toll rises again to more than 1,400
Jun 28, 2026 - World 
Search for survivors continues with nearly 70,000 people reported unaccounted for by their family membersThe death toll in the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, according to one of the country’s top politicians, Jorge Rodríguez.Another 3,200 people were injured and 3,100 left homeless by the disaster, the National Assembly president added, speaking on state television. Continue reading...
