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UK government releases Mandelson US appointment files

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Keir Starmer's government has released internal documents on the appointment of known Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as US ambassador in 2024. The prime minsiter was warned of a "general reputational risk."

Has Cambodia really cut cybercrime by half?

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Cambodia claims to be finally dismantling the cyber-scam compounds that have made the country a global fraud hub, but analysts warn there is little proof that top figures in the scam industry will face consequences.

Why South Africa is sending soldiers to cities

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A rise in violent crime has pushed South Africa to deploy the military to major cities. Supporters see urgent action, while critics warn that soldiers on the streets risk escalating conflict.

Can the US military sustain a long war in Iran?

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Trump says the US has a "virtually unlimited" supply of weapons. His defense secretary says Iran has "no hope" of outlasting the US. But with reportedly low defensive missile stocks, how bullish should Washington be?

Can the US sustain its war in Iran?

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Trump says the US has a "virtually unlimited" supply of weapons. His defense secretary says Iran has "no hope" of outlasting the US. But with reportedly low defensive missile stocks, how bullish should Washington be?

Pakistan to close schools, cut spending over Iran war

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Pakistan announced fuel- and cost-saving measures to mitigate the economic strain from the ongoing conflict in Iran. The steps include temporary school closures, government salary cuts, and a ban on iftar gatherings.

Nigeria's new 'insurgency corridor' evolves

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Nigeria's northwest and central border regions have become a hub for Sahelian militants, raising concerns about a widening insurgency corridor and its impact on national security and regional stability.