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Nigeria: How religious divides worsen conflict during drought Drought is often blamed for Nigeria's farmer-herder violence. But new research shows clashes rise mainly where Muslim herders meet predominantly Christian communities, turning competition over land into deadly conflict. Taiwan's Lai: Status quo is key to secure tech supply chains President Lai Ching-te has opened an AI and tech summit in Taipei, saying preserving the status quo is key to securing supply chains. Taiwan is a crucial chipmaker, but its ties with China are a constant source of risk. Israel-Lebanon conflict: Why military pressure isn't enough Clashes persist as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon despite Trump's ceasefire claims. Experts warn that the offensive is undermining talks with Hezbollah and pushing a political solution further out of reach. Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors? Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls. UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation. Coups and crises shake African democracy As Ethiopia prepares to count the votes following Monday's election, attitudes toward democracy appear to be shifting across Africa. In April, Burkina Faso's junta leader told the Burkinabe people to "forget" democracy. Where the Iran war leaves Tehran with its Gulf neighbors Iran's conflict with the US and Israel has involved several attacks on the Islamic nation's Arab neighbors. Mutual suspicion between Tehran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability for years. Mozambique: Are 'death squads' targeting the opposition? Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique. While the government has called the incidents isolated cases, opposition and civil society warn of a pattern of politically motivated assassinations. How China keeps North Korea's economy alive Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat. Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament Military budgets are rising worldwide. At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons — as the growing rivalry between the US and China dominated talks. Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation? Brazil is set to cut in on China's rare earths dominance Brazil is seeing increasing demand for its vast reserves of rare earth elements. Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical magnetic metals and an alternative to China's dominance. Meteor explodes over United States, triggering sonic boom A meteor broke apart over the US state of Massachusetts. Several people reported that the buildings they were in shook during the incident.