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Where does Europe stand on the US-Israel war with Iran? As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, Europe is under growing scrutiny. What potential threats does it face and what is driving the bloc's strategy? Iran: Will Kurdish forces be the US' 'boots on the ground?' US President Donald Trump is encouraging Iranian Kurds to fight against the regime in Tehran. A Kurdish offensive, however, could create new challenges in Iran and in the wider region. Malawi's ban on dual practice divides health sector Malawi has introduced a ban on dual practice, blocking public health workers from holding private medical jobs. The government says the move tackles corruption, but doctors warn it could deepen staff shortages. Iran war: Internet shutdown severs outside contact The digital blackout has severely curtailed communication, not only between people inside and outside Iran but also within the country. Inside Serbia's elite investment network Investigations into a Serbian investment fund that is allegedly popular with senior politicians, businessmen who have prospered from state contracts and others have fueled suspicions of high-level corruption. Hungary blocks some fuel deliveries to Ukraine amid tensions Hungary announced the move as it asks Ukraine to repair a pipeline that pumps Russian oil to Budapest and Bratislava. US, Venezuela to restore diplomatic ties The resotration of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela is seen as a sign of thawing relations after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro and brought him to a jail in New York. Iran war strains US-Spain relations US President Donald Trump has lashed out against Spain after it condemned US attacks on Iran. Will both countries break off ties? How long can Iran continue the war? In the war with the US and Israel, Iran is largely on its own. The regime is relying primarily on its missile and drone systems and has no intention of surrendering. Iran war: Will Southeast Asia opt for pragmatism? Southeast Asian governments have largely struck a cautious tone after the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran, even as the conflict widens across the Middle East and disrupts energy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. How the US-Israel war with Iran is reshaping Africa US-Israel strikes on Iran are disrupting trade, raising costs and shifting alliances. How is the escalating conflict shaping Iran's political, economic and security ties with African states, especially in the Sahel? North Korea: Kim visits warship, oversees missile launch Kim Jong Un visited a modernized navy warship and observed a missile test, state media KCNA reported. He called for two ships of this destroyer class or higher to be built every year. Iran war: What role will Yemen's Houthi group play? Following the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, the Houthi group in Yemen, who are allied with Iran, are making threats but have yet to take action.