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Eritrea: Key geopolitical player in the Horn of Africa Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region. What would a North Korean surge mean for Ukraine war? Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience. President Zelenskyy has urged South Korea to work closer with Kyiv. Colombia earthquake: Rescue operation enters 'final phase' Rescuers are racing against a critical 72-hour window to find survivors after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that has killed 265 people, left hundreds missing, and displaced tens of thousands across western Colombia. US: Karoline Leavitt to step down as Trump's spokesperson White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is to leave her job at the end of the month, President Donald Trump says. Leavitt, 28, is the youngest-ever person to have held the position. How North Korea has profited from its support for Russia Exceptionally high revenues, particularly from war aid for Russia, are consolidating the power of North Korea's autocratic leader. A small number of people in the country are benefiting from an economic boom. Why is Russia's Yabloko party barred from upcoming election? Russia's highest court has banned anti-war opposition party Yabloko from September's parliamentary election. What does this mean for the election campaign, opponents of the war and for the political mood in the country? 25 years Ohrid Agreement: Is N. Macedonia's peace holding? A quarter of a century after the Ohrid Framework Agreement ended North Macedonia's 2001 conflict, analysts warn that peace between ethnic communities remains fragile. Iran war leaves Iraq running out of money Because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq cannot export enough oil to fund the country's huge public sector. Protests have already started. Will the Iran war destabilize Iraq again? Mozart tribute ends on sour note after mass figurine theft A playful tribute to Mozart has turned into a whodunit after 210 gold-colored figures disappeared from one of Austria's busiest tourist spots. The mass theft forced organizers to end the outdoor display early. Italy: Etna eruption in Sicily halts Catania flights Sicily's Catania airport has suspended flights again as Mount Etna continues to spew lava and volcanic ash. The eruption has disrupted travel during the peak summer holiday season. Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternatives Saudi Arabia has redirected oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, but most Gulf producers still lack a reliable backup option to the world's most important energy choke point.