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Xinjiang whistleblower faces deportation to China — lawyer After documenting Xinjiang's Uyghur detention network, a Chinese dissident faces deportation to China, his lawyer says. His case highlights the clash between US immigration policy and human rights concerns. Myanmar faces Rohingya genocide case: What to know A landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against minority Muslim Rohingya has opened at the United Nations' top court. The outcome will have repercussions beyond the Southeast Asian nation. In Zambia, Great Lakes defense chiefs talk DRC insecurity Over the weekend, regional defense ministers met in Livingstone to address the worsening security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. However, an end to the fighting is not in sight. Croatia reintroduces conscription after almost two decades Croatia is bringing back compulsory military service for young men for the first time since 2008. What’s behind the shift — and could it signal a wider return of conscription in the Balkans? As industry hiring slows and AI automation grows, EU workers are increasingly wary of switching jobs The pandemic gave workers increased options as home offices became the norm in some fields. Now, with the EU experiencing industrial slowdown and AI automation, workers are growing increasingly wary of switching jobs. Menopause: When hormones harm the economy There are 9 million women of menopausal age in Germany's labor force. The change of life can have consequences for an economy. There are things that companies can do to retain their workers. Powell says US Fed subpoenaed by Trump's Justice Department US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says President Donald Trump is using the threat of a criminal indictment to influence monetary policy. Trump has denied any knowledge of the investigation into the central bank. Exiled crown prince Pahlavi cheers Iran protests from US The son of Iran's last shah is positioning himself as a voice of transition as protests continue across the country. But Reza Pahlavi's role in a democratic Iran remains to be seen. Cuba defiant in face of 'criminal' US threats After abducting the leader of Venezuela, the US is now threatening Cuba. Havana says Washington's behavior is a threat to global peace as President Trump jokes about appointing Marco Rubio president of the island nation. Why Germany, India face obstacles to closer strategic ties In the face of US tariffs, Russian threats and China's ambitions, Germany is courting the Asian giant as a trading and geopolitical partner. But it's not so easy. Myanmar junta kicks off second phase of military-run election Voting has resumed in Myanmar's multi-phase election, which the country's military junta is promoting as a return to democracy. Critics have derided the election as a sham by the junta to legitimize its rule. Syria: Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after days of fighting Syrian army forces have taken control of the Kurdish-dominated districts in Aleppo after a ceasefire was announced.