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Africa Launches Its Own Oil Bank as Western Lenders Retreat
Africa established the Africa Energy Bank to finance oil and gas projects abandoned by Western lenders amid climate commitments, with $500 million mobilized toward a $5 billion authorized capital goal.
Germany Misses Gas Storage Target as Prices Soar
Germany has missed its legal obligation to fill gas storage to 80% capacity ahead of winter, storing only 61% as European gas prices exceed 100 euros per megawatt-hour.
Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo
Uganda has mandated a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Ebola cases spread to neighboring countries, raising regional transmission concerns.
Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine faces critical reliance on Elon Musk’s Starlink for military communications and drone operations, with a recent service slowdown highlighting vulnerability. Europe is accelerating development of alternative satellite networks, though alternatives remain limited and slower.
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Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave
The daughter of a British couple killed in a Spanish wildfire disputes claims they ignored evacuation orders, calling for a government investigation into emergency response failures.
Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal
Western allies warn that North Korean IT workers operating under fake identities are generating revenue to fund the country’s nuclear weapons program, posing espionage and cybercrime threats.
Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal
Trump claims Israel is “very happy” about a newly announced Hamas disarmament deal, though Israel has not officially endorsed the agreement and faces implementation uncertainties.
‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
Peru’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Carlos Espa stated the country will deepen ties with the United States as a strategic partner while working to restore relations with Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Iran launched a missile strike on a US base in Jordan this week, ending a pause in direct fighting and resuming US strikes inside Iran, possibly signaling Tehran’s belief that limited conflict offers better strategic leverage than peace.
Danube’s record low levels force shutdown of Hungary’s only nuclear plant
Hungary’s only nuclear power plant will shut down for the first time due to record-low Danube water levels, with the country facing critical energy supply concerns amid an intense heatwave.
Gianni Infantino: Can Fifa president survive after Uefa threatens World Cup boycott?
UEFA threatens to boycott FIFA competitions over Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a 20% stake in a subsidiary company, with a deadline for countries to accept the deal set for September 19.
US cites ‘unauthorized travel’ to end DACA status for a mother of 3 deported to Mexico
A Texas mother with DACA status was deported to Mexico and now faces termination of her legal permission due to claimed unauthorized travel during her deportation.
Trump hails a ‘unique’ Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain’s migration crisis
President Trump held a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, discussing migration crises and other policy matters as midterm elections approach later this year.
Peru’s ex-president has 15-year jail sentence overturned
Peru’s constitutional court has overturned a 15-year corruption conviction against former president Ollanta Humala, declaring the criminal proceedings null and void.
Missouri proposal would create nation’s toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments
Missouri voters are deciding on Amendment 4, which would require citizen-led constitutional amendments to pass in all eight congressional districts rather than by statewide majority—a standard no other state has adopted or proposed.
In Nebraska, Americans begin to lose Medicaid under Trump’s work rules
Nebraska becomes the first state to remove Medicaid beneficiaries for failing to meet new work requirements created under Trump’s 2025 budget law, with approximately 200 residents losing coverage on Aug. 1.