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Ueno Bank scandal plunges Paraguay into political crisis Suspected financial fraud, public money at risk and millions of customers affected: Paraguay is in serious crisis following the sudden collapse of Ueno Bank. President Santiago Pena is facing impeachment. Critics say Democrats should look into Trump's Middle East deals in future corruption investigations After their victory in the US midterm elections, the Democrats have promised to investigate corruption in the Trump administration. Critics say the president's Middle East deals is an area they should focus on. Protests and reforms: France's rising debt costs threaten stability France plans to spend an extra €4 billion on education amid nationwide protests. But with public debt mounting and interest costs climbing, how much fiscal room does the government have? Czech arms makers set sights on space defense in bid to sustain Ukraine-driven arms boom Czech arms makers have thrived on demand linked to the war in Ukraine. To sustain their growth, they need to look beyond ammunition and toward new technologies — and even space. Zambia's civil service overhaul raises questions Government-backed retirements and institutional realignments are fueling debate in Zambia, with opposition politicians questioning transparency while officials defend the changes as necessary reforms. For people in Iran, a constant threat of war and dearth of information Most people in Iran have little idea of the course of the US-led war and peace talks on the global stage. With few sources of information, the population must navigate conflicting rumors and fears of a nuclear attack. Tanzania: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu jailed for four years Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been sentenced to four years in prison after being cleared of treason. Lissu condemned his conviction for incitement, which had not been among the charges he faced. 'No choice but to bear it': Delhi's unrelenting air pollution crisis Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis? Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years A court in Kenya has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and an adult. He told them to starve themselves to death as part of his apocalyptic religious cult. Americans voted against Trump's Iran war. Gulf countries hope that means an end to the conflict The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, trapped for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism. Arrests and investigations as Serbia begins postelection cleanup The landslide victory of the Student List in Serbia's general election seems to have removed a blockage in the justice system: Cases that were long stalled are now suddenly moving forward. Iran signals satisfaction, skepticism after US midterm vote While the Iranian regime says the US midterms will not change Washington's policy toward Tehran, some officials and commentators see the resounding Democratic victory as blowback against the Iran war.