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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader? Iran's Assembly of Experts has chosen Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba as the country's new supreme leader. His selection shows that the Iranian regime, at war with the US and Israel, has opted for a confrontational path. SIPRI: Europe is the world's biggest arms importer Global arms exports rose massively between 2021 and 2025. Europe has overtaken Asia and the Middle East as the largest importer of weapons, as fear of Russia increases on the continent. Serbia: Fears rise over the last independent media outlets Until now, United Group's broadcasters were considered critical of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. After a deal with the state-owned telecommunications company, concerns are growing that the stance could change. Why Iran depends on exports to China Economic pressure is mounting as Iran chokes off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. But blocking maritime trade also hurts its own economy. Spain: Digital technology to combat gender-based violence Spain has introduced strict measures to combat violence against women. But there is still a high number of femicides. One digital art project is raising locals' awareness of murders in Madrid. Explosion hits near US Embassy in Norway, no injuries Norwegian police are probing a blast near the US Embassy in Oslo. No injuries were reported, but authorities said there was minor damage. New York: Man detained as devices thrown at anti-Islam rally Two devices were ignited near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor, amid tensions between participants in a far-right rally and counterprotests. US: Tornadoes kill several people in Michigan, Oklahoma Deadly tornadoes touched down in the US states of Oklahoma and Michigan. Rescuers are searching for survivors and providing assistance to those affected. 'Shield of the Americas': Trump launches regional coalition Meeting with leaders of Latin American states, Donald Trump said that the region has "tremendous potential" that could only be fulfilled if cartels and criminal gangs were defeated. Ukraine: Deadly Russia strikes hit Kharkiv apartment block Overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine left at least 10 dead and more than a dozen wounded, including children. Peace negotiations have stalled amid the turmoil in the Middle East. Will Ukraine help Gulf states down Iranian drones? Ukraine says it can share its expertise to help protect Gulf states under attack from Iranian drones. But Ukrainian experts can't leave home while there's a war on. Iran war destabilizes Middle East politics As the US and Israel continue their air strikes, Iran has retaliated by hitting neighboring states. Domestic politics are in disarray around the region. US, Ecuador launch joint anti-drug strikes The United States and Ecuador said their forces have bombed a drug trafficker’s camp near Ecuador’s border with Colombia. The camp belonged to a dissident faction of the FARC guerrilla group.