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US: Justice Department drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell The closing of the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell removes an obstacle to the appointment of Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's pick for head of the central bank. Ukraine: Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia, Putin weighs G20 attendance Russian President Putin "may or not may not" attend the G20 in Miami in December, says the Kremlin. Meanwhile, after securing an EU loan, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy continued his diplomatic offensive in Saudi Arabia. How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage While the US is signaling a desire to negotiate, Iranians are playing for time — counting on the world's dependence on Persian Gulf energy exports and their strongest weapon, the Strait of Hormuz. Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy The Iran war has forced thousands of Indian workers to leave their jobs in Gulf nations and return home. Their future remains unclear, and now India itself is feeling the economic impact. Nepal: Mount Everest ice block obstructs large group of spring climbers A chunk of ice suspended above the Khumbu Icefall near Base Camp on Mount Everest means it's not safe either for climbers or the specialist "icefall doctors" who typically clear away smaller obstructions. US soldier allegedly made $400k on Polymarket betting on Maduro raid Prosecutors say the soldier used classified information of the Maduro operation to place winning bets on Polymarket. The case comes amid other incidents of prediction market bets tied to US government actions. What is Europe's plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz? France and the UK are leading efforts to establish a multinational mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Questions remain about the scope of the operation and whether it can bring lasting stability. Ceasefire extended: What's next in the Iran war? With no fixed ceasefire deadline for now, the US and Iran are looking for ways to safeguard their own interests. DW takes a look at the main sticking points and explains some key issues. Is Ethiopia bracing for war? Analysts say the war in Iran has temporarily delayed an escalation in smoldering tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. But renewed armed conflict cannot be ruled out. UK: Health data volunteered by 500,000 people to Biobank charity listed for sale on Alibaba in China The British government is investigating how health data volunteered to a charity for research purposes wound up for sale via three vendors on the Alibaba e-commerce site in China. One listing had 500,000 people's data. Libya oscillates between cooperation and illusion For the first time, representatives from both sides of Libya's political divide are participating in Flintlock, a multinational military exercise under US leadership. Is this a tentative sign of hope for reunification? Iran: Daily life shadowed by war, scarcity and fear The US naval blockade aims to put pressure on the Iranian regime, but ordinary Iranians mostly feel the effects. Many of them find their lives shaped by growing exhaustion. Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip During a visit to four African countries, Pope Leo XIV has called for peace, unity and dialogue. He criticized war, corruption and inequality, urging leaders to put people first.