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Iran war: Who in Tehran could shape talks with the US? It is unclear how negotiations between the US and Iran will proceed, and a breakthrough seems far off. DW looks at who is calling the shots in Tehran. Ukraine's Zelenskyy rebukes Israel for buying grain 'stolen' by Russia President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Israel of "purchasing stolen goods," namely grain from regions occupied by Russia. Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador on Monday, and now it says another such ship has docked. UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil The United Arab Emirates is withdrawing from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels as the Iran war drives a historic energy shock and rattles the global economy. Nigeria's leader battles security, political crises As politicians gear up for the 2027 elections, millions of Nigerians face a worsening security situation. Analysts say President Tinubu's recent cabinet reshuffle aims to rebuild public trust. Japan looks to woo allies with new weapons deals Tokyo has scrapped a decades-old ban on exporting lethal weapons, aiming to bolster allies as security tensions with China and North Korea intensify. Fact check: Cloud seeding didn't make it rain in Iran Some social media users have claimed the alleged destruction of a climate research center in the United Arab Emirates caused intense precipitation in Iran. But those claims are misleading. Indonesia: Many killed in train collision near Jakarta A long-distance train crashed into the rear car of a stopped commuter train outside Jakarta, killing at least 14 people. Mali junta destabilized by 'unprecedented' insurgency After extremist attacks killed Mali's defense minister and hit several cities, the unrest now poses a serious challenge to the ruling junta, analysts say. China blocks Meta's $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus Manus claimed to revolutionize agentic AI. Now Chinese authorities are forcing Meta to unwind its purchase of the company in what analysts believe could set a new precedent. Clashes over water resources in Chad kill over 40 people Community clashes over water resources are becoming increasingly common in Chad, feuled by extreme weather. The latest violence spread across a wide area around a water well, prompting the military to intervene. Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with FM Araghchi Russia's Vladimir Putin told Iran's Abbas Araghchi that Iranians would navigate the "difficult period" of war and he hoped for peace soon. Araghchi is visiting Russia at a time when talks with the US remain on hold.