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Russia: Why is the Yabloko party barred from the elections? Russia's supreme court has banned the anti-war opposition party Yabloko from September's parliamentary elections. What does this mean for the election campaign, opponents of the war and for the political mood in Russia? 25 years Ohrid Agreement: Is N. Macedonia's peace holding? A quarter of a century after the Ohrid Framework Agreement ended North Macedonia's 2001 conflict, analysts warn that peace between ethnic communities remains fragile. No oil, no salary: Iraqi state employees are feeling the crunch of the Hormuz blockade Because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq cannot export enough oil to fund the country's huge public sector. Protests have already started. Will the Iran war destabilize Iraq again? Mozart tribute ends on sour note after mass figurine theft A playful tribute to Mozart has turned into a whodunit after 210 gold-colored figures disappeared from one of Austria's busiest tourist spots. The mass theft forced organizers to end the outdoor display early. Eritrea: An emerging key player in the geopolitical gamble at the Horn Amid growing tensions and security risks at the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea and a perceived lack of conflict, is emerging as important player in the region. Italy: Etna eruption in Sicily halts Catania flights Sicily's Catania airport has suspended flights again as Mount Etna continues to spew lava and volcanic ash. The eruption has disrupted travel during the peak summer holiday season. Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternative Saudi Arabia has redirected oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, but most Gulf producers still lack a reliable backup option to the world's most important energy choke point. India: Data centers boom as water supply runs low More than half of India's data centers are in regions that are already water-stressed ― and the country is racing to build more. Short on US Patriot missiles, Ukraine looks for alternatives Russia is putting pressure on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, but Kyiv is short of Patriot interceptors. Domestic production and European alternatives take time. Can Kyiv realistically reduce its dependence on the US? EU waste packaging rules: Why small businesses are worried The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and "forever chemicals." Although the changes will be phased in slowly, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red tape. Zambia's 2026 election: Key issues to watch Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday. North Korea tests missile ahead of US-South Korea drills The suspected ballistic missile was launched towards Japan and likely fell just outside of its special economic zone, Tokyo said. UNESCO: 2.4 million girls barred from school in Afghanistan Five years after the Taliban returned to power, millions of Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education. UNESCO warns of lasting social and economic consequences.