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Nigeria bets on UK port investment There are high hopes for upgrades to the Apapa Quays and Tin Can Island ports. But concerns remain over corruption and longstanding bottlenecks plaguing Nigerian harbors. Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans to present a draft law by the end of June. US rebuilding WWII Pacific airfields amid China threat Engineers are refurbishing 80-year-old airstrips on the islands of Tinian and Peleliu as a strategic rivalry in the Indo-Pacific continues to grow. US government 'chipping away' at press freedom Another attempt by the US government to hinder journalists has failed, but it's a further sign of the Trump administration's desire to limit press freedom. One expert told DW this is just another piece of a sorry puzzle. Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a few nations may realistically bring reactors online. Nepal's new PM inherits India-China-US balancing act Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is leading Nepal's government, taking office with a youth-led mandate for change. But how will the political newcomer deal with Nepal's tricky geopolitics? Iran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming? Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by escalating climate-related disasters. US court suspends Pentagon sanctions against Anthropic The dispute stems from alleged security concerns over Anthropic's AI model Claude Mythos. The court's order to drop the Trump administration's "supply chain risk" tag will take effect in seven days. Two aid boats go missing en route to Cuba, says Mexico Two humanitarian aid boats with nine people onboard have not reached Havana after setting sail from Mexico. The Mexican navy is now conducting a search and rescue operation. In a first, Trump signature to appear on all US dollar bills The signature on US currency is just the latest instance of the president’s name and likeness being stamped onto government projects. Iran war: Houthi restraint driven by local priorities Despite threatening to intervene in the war in Iran, the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi militia has so far remained passive. What are the reasons?