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EU, G7 pledge support amid DRC Ebola outbreak G7 leaders called for a "strong and coordinated response" to the latest Ebola outbreak. The EU's Ursula von der Leyen said that "health security is shared security." The recorded death toll in DRC is approaching 200. Morocco: The 2030 World Cup is more than sports, it is a national project Hosting the 2030 World Cup is more than just a sporting event for Rabat. While the kingdom invests heavily in infrastructure and prestige projects, doubts and social conflicts grow alongside a sense of pride and hope. Diplomats and abuse — chipping at the shield of immunity Domestic workers who were mistreated by diplomats are often denied justice due to their abusers enjoying diplomatic immunity. But court rulings in the UK and Switzerland have paved the way for change. World Cup 2026: Africa's new era takes shape From Cape Verde's debut to DR Congo's return, Africa's expanded presence at the 2026 World Cup brings new stories and renewed expectations of success. Iran's hardliners fear being sidelined in US deal As an Iran-US memorandum aimed at ending the war moves closer to formal signature, hardline supporters of the Islamic Republic fear losing influence as Iran's politics shift from maximalist defiance to compromise. Is Russia heading for a fuel crisis? Russia's fuel output is falling after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Seasonal spikes in gasoline and diesel demand could push the system into a deeper crisis, experts say. Why women's inheritance reform has stalled across Arab world Sharia-based inheritance laws continue to disadvantage millions of women across the Middle East. What could prompt real change for the next generation of girls? Failed joint jet project highlights Europe's defense dilemma The collapse of a Franco-German fighter jet project and a faltering joint battle tank program show how national industrial interests can outweigh common defense objectives. Pakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflicts The sharp hike in defense spending highlights lessons Pakistan has learned from recent conflicts with India and a growing focus on new warfare technologies, regardless of economic constraints imposed by the IMF. Is the Iran war weakening the US' superpower status? The US is still unrivaled in its ability to project military strength around the world, but Iran's success in blocking the Strait of Hormuz has raised tough question on America's role as protector of global trade. How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago When Germany and Poland signed the Treaty on Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation in June 1991, they chose partnership over enmity and became close NATO and EU allies. But it hasn't all been plain sailing.