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Turkey caught in the middle as Iran war escalates Turkey has been watching with growing concern as the war between its neighbor Iran and the US and Israel escalates. Ankara fears the conflict could destabilize the region. Meta to acquire Moltbook, social media site for AI agents Moltbook, launched earlier this year, drew viral attention as an unusual online hub where AI agents "share, discuss, and endorse" content. Swiss police probe if deadly bus fire was 'deliberate act' A bus fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers killed at least six people and injured several others. Investigators say early indications point to a possible deliberate act. Madagascar strongman sacks government after just 5 months Madagascar's military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the entire Cabinet. He gave no word on why, only saying a replacement prime minister would be named "shortly." Lebanese brace for more war as Hezbollah-Israel attacks escalate The widening Middle East war has triggered a new displacement crisis in Lebanon. Amid ongoing attacks, Beirut has postponed parliamentary elections. What is happening to people on the ground? Pakistan to close schools, cut spending over Iran war 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 Nigeria's northwest and central border regions have become a hub for Sahelian militants, raising concerns about a widening insurgency corridor that could destabilize the region. China bets on new tech, domestic demand at 'Two Sessions' Thousands of Chinese officials, including members of the National People's Congress, are meeting in Beijing as the government projects the lowest GDP growth in decades. Amid Iran war, civilians trapped between bombs and regime Iran's civilians are dealing with US and Israeli airstrikes amid an internet blackout and with nearly no protection provided by the state. Even regime opponents are losing hope that the war will be over soon. Charting the US-Israel war with Iran The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have raised tensions in the Middle East. Here's a look at the Iran war in charts and maps. EU chief: Phasing out nuclear power was 'strategic mistake' Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union was "completely dependent" on expensive and volatile fossil fuel imports. She has announced new ambitions to harmonize nuclear regulations and roll out smaller reactors. US authorities search Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch New Mexico prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation after the release of the so-called 'Epstein files'. At least two women have made allegations of sexual misconduct at the remote property. Disruption hits undersea power cable between Finland and Sweden A high-voltage power cable between Finland and Sweden went offline for several hours before the connection was restored. Finland's grid operator said the cable itself appeared to be unharmed.