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Jun 28, 2026 - World

Iraqi political officials have been arrested on corruption charges

Jun 28, 2026 - World

Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the shutdown of a major news organization

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...

Jun 28, 2026 - World

The White House has soured on Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon

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...