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How Russia is trying to attract African students As Russia deepens ties with African nations seeking to distance themselves from Western influence, academic diplomacy is emerging as a key tool in Moscow's foreign policy. Norway seizes Russian ship in Svalbard to compensate Ukraine Authorities in Norway have seized a Russian ship, the Professor Molchanov, on a court order sought and obtained by Naftogaz in Ukraine. Russia has protested the move, which stems from its refusal to pay Naftogaz damages. US sanctions halt TOEFL and GRE tests in Iran, disrupting study plans Students in Iran can no longer take TOEFL and GRE exams after a US sanctions exemption was suspended. Applicants say the move threatens university deadlines and adds costly travel obligations. Can Hichilema heal Zambia's political divide? The Zambian president starts a second term after a contested election exposed deep political divisions. His challenge now is to unite the country while addressing concerns over political freedoms. South Africa airline behind viral stadium flyby scraps repeat display Two passenger jets passed close to Cape Town's DHL Stadium during a flyover last weekend. The carrier said it has shelved plans to repeat the display as South Africa's aviation authority investigates the event. Malaysia's middle path between China and US faces new tests The prime minister's comments on Taiwan and US-backed military facilities near Sabah have revived questions over Malaysia's non-aligned foreign policy. Iran bets on shadow networks to evade US sanctions To circumvent US sanctions, Iran has spent decades building a complex network of businesspeople and companies. A billionaire once sentenced to death is now back at its center. Gloria Steinem, feminist activist and journalist, dies at 92 Steinem became a prominent leader of the second wave of the feminist movement in the US. US: New York City Mayor Mamdani announces ban on AI for younger students New York City is barring elementary and middle school students from using generative AI tools this school year. Meanwhile AI literacy classes and supervised pilot programs will be rolled out for high schoolers. 1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse, UNICEF finds A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children, UNICEF, has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise. Is Libya's damaging power struggle about to end? The North African country has been divided between two rival governments for more than a decade. Countrywide elections could finally end the split and reunite Libya. Macron visits Bayeux Tapestry with King Charles, PM Andy Burnham French President Emmanuel Macron is on a shorter-term visit to the UK than the renowned on-loan 11th century tapestry. He viewed the ancient artwork with the UK monarch and relatively new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.