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Germany's growing interest in Africa: A win for both sides? Germany is deepening its footprint across Africa, as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on his third trip to the continent in 2026. His top-level talks will focus on security, skills development and investment. What's holding up the Gaza stabilization mission? A multinational stabilization mission is supposed to ensure the reconstruction of Gaza. Without political consensus among Israel, Hamas and the Arab states, its implementation remains uncertain. Can India become the next semiconductor hub after Taiwan? India is investing billions to build a domestic semiconductor industry as major industrial powers seek to diversify supply chains beyond Taiwan. Turkey-PKK talks: Is peace finally possible? A year ago, the Kurdish militant group PKK announced an end to its armed struggle. Since then, peace talks with Turkey have progressed slowly, but some observers believe they could succeed. Jordan faces growing risk of becoming latest frontline state in US-Iran conflict As Iranian attacks intensify, Jordan is emerging as the latest frontline state in the widening Middle East conflict. Why is the Hashemite Kingdom a target for Tehran? China narrows AI gap, challenges US influence At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Beijing showcased advances in AI while promoting its vision of open-source development and global governance. How India's youth-led Cockroach movement challenges Modi What started as a satirical protest against exam leaks in India has grown into a wider movement voicing young Indians' anger over jobs and education. Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' sentenced to life without parole in US prison Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel and one of the world's most notorious drug traffickers, was sentenced to life in a US prison. AliExpress hit with record EU fine The Chinese retailer has become the latest major online marketplace to face penalties under the EU’s Digital Services Act. Russia says bus strike kills 5 in border region with Ukraine The strike comes as Ukraine launched more than hundreds of drones at Moscow after a Russian missile barrage on Kyiv, as President Zelenskyy sought to calm growing tensions over Ukraine’s military leadership. UN chief Guterres to visit Cyprus in bid to revive peace talks UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus next week in what is seen as an effort to kickstart the stalled peace process. Why now? What is known about the plan? And what might be different this time round? Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea A 90-year-old treaty still shapes the balance of power in the Black Sea. As Ukraine fights on against Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can't enter freely?