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Trump's support for Venezuela opposition head Machado wanes Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado says she wants to return to her earthquake-ravaged homeland. Yet neither Venezuela's government nor the United States thinks that's a good idea. Hungary public media reform begins with black screen apology People tuning in to public service media in Hungary on Tuesday were greeted by a black screen and an apology. Peter Magyar has begun dismantling one of Viktor Orban's most potent tools of power. US birthright citizenship ruling eases fears among Indians The recent US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship has eased concerns and reduced uncertainty for Indian families living in the United States. Renewed US-Iran war would hit Gulf countries hard After US strikes on Iran, Iran targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Even if Iran isn't targeting the governments or populations of its neighbors, Gulf countries have much to lose as fighting escalates. What's behind Hamas's move to dissolve Gaza government Hamas plans to hand over civil administration in the Gaza Strip. Observers see this as a potential impetus for the peace process, but without disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, the political transition remains stalled. DR Congo: Tensions mount over planned constitutional referendum Tensions are rising in DR Congo over plans to introduce a new constitution. The opposition accuses President Tshisekedi of using it to seek a third term but has postponed planned protests following an AU mediation offer. How Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire. Attacks on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit: What is Putin's goal? Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to send a message. How drones transformed Iran's relationships with its proxies Drone production, technology transfer and training have enabled Iran's regional allies to operate with far greater independence. Has this network become too resilient to be dismantled through military strikes? Conflict, climate change, cash-strapped: Why poverty persists With just under five years left to complete the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, a new report shows what's hampering progress. And what the solutions are. Ghana: Uncertainty hangs over new government anti-corruption plan President John Dramani Mahama wants to build trust by strengthening public accountability. But governance experts say the success of the anti-corruption plan will depend on the consistent enforcement of existing laws. Philippines' democracy tested by Duterte impeachment trial Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment in a trial that could shape the 2028 presidential race and test public trust in the country's democratic institutions. Ukraine: Suspect in Monaco bomb attack found dead near Kyiv Ukrainain prosecutors say the body of the woman suspected of the bombing that targeted businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was found near Kyiv. Police said they had detained two individuals suspected of murdering her.