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Kenya braces as Middle East conflict escalates As tensions rise across the Middle East, Kenyans fear economic shocks, disrupted exports and risks to the more than 400,000 Kenyans working in Gulf states. India woos global tech, bets big on AI data centers The country is aiming to become a global hub for artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure. But AI data centers' enormous energy and water demands present a challenge. 'Made in EU' proposals put forward to boost manufacturing The European Union is looking to support its manufacturing sectors by setting procurement requirements. They hope to cut reliance on cheap Chinese imports while lowering emissions. US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean The Pentagon said the US Navy sunk an enemy warship by torpedo for the first time since World War II. Sri Lanka earlier said it had rescued over 30 sailors from an Iranian frigate in international waters off its coast. Charting the US-Israel war with Iran The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have raised tensions in the Middle East. Here's a look at the Iran war in charts and maps. Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid? The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes, but so far it has been left deeply disappointed. US, Ecuador launch joint anti-drug operation Ecuador has joined a drug interdiction operation commanded by the US aimed at disrupting the transit of cocaine produced in Latin America. Did the US‑Israel strikes on Iran break international law? From disputed self‑defense claims to the killing of Iran’s leader, legal experts say the US‑Israeli attack defies UN rules. Iran’s response and mixed global reactions highlight fears that international law is eroding. Iran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fears Iranian attacks on regional refineries and gas facilities, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic fallouts from Asia to Europe, and leaving consumers bracing for higher prices. Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servants' salaries. Cuba charges 6 with terrorism over speedboat shootout Cuba said the speedboat carrying weapons came from the United States to sow chaos. However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was not a US operation. UK stops issuing student visas for 4 countries The UK Home Office has announced an "emergency brake" on study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan. It said people were using the visas to enter as students and subsequently seek asylum.