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Last week’s surprise attacks on multiple Malian military bases revealed cracks in the country’s security. Five soldiers—three still serving, one retired, and one recently dismissed—are now under investigation for possibly helping militants tied to al Qaeda and Tuareg separatists. One of the accused,

business

OPEC+ moves forward with oil production plan despite UAE exit and regional conflicts

Seven major oil producers in OPEC+ have quietly decided to slightly increase their oil output next month, adding about 188, 000 barrels per day. This decision happens even as one of their key members, the UAE, announced it was leaving the group. The increase mirrors a similar move last month, but wi

North Korea’s Young Generation: The Government’s Key Players in War and Control

In Pyongyang last week, North Korea wrapped up a major youth conference with flashy parades and speeches, showing how much the government relies on young people to push its agenda. The event, called the Eleventh Congress of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League, happens every five years and targets c

Troops Move from Germany Stirs Debate in Washington

A sudden decision to pull over 5, 000 U. S. soldiers from Germany has sparked debate among top Republican leaders. Two powerful committee chairs, Senator Wicker from Mississippi and Representative Rogers from Alabama, called the move “risky. ” They argue that shifting forces without careful planning

business

Turkmenistan’s Quiet Shift: From Secrecy to Online Growth

In the heart of Turkmenistan’s capital, a bright office buzzes with activity. Azat Seyitmuhammedov, a 38‑year‑old dad of six, runs an e‑commerce company called Wabrum. He started it nine years ago, and today the business ships Turkish clothing across the country from a local warehouse. In places lik

Drone war widens in Ukraine as daytime strikes surge

Early last month, Ukrainian skies turned into a battleground not just at night but from morning through afternoon. Over 400 drones flooded the airspace in just seven and a half hours. Most never reached their targets. Nighttime strikes have long been Russia’s preferred playbook since the conflict be

crime

Man Denied Asylum Gets Jail Time for Embassy Plot

A Kuwaiti man who showed up in London by boat twice—once claiming refugee status—has been convicted of plotting a violent escalation outside Israel’s embassy. After British authorities rejected his asylum bid in April 2025, he swapped campaigning for something far darker. Court evidence later reveal

health

Headaches and mental health: what a big study in Saudi Arabia reveals

Saudi Arabia offers a unique setting to study headaches because its population is deeply religious. Researchers wanted to know how common headaches are there and whether they connect to mental health issues. They also wondered if a person’s level of faith changes that connection. The team ran a nat