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Will Trump 'pull' Italy, Austria, Poland, Hungary from EU? The US recently published its new National Security Strategy. Now a leaked draft indicates that the US wants to exert its influence over four countries in Europe in particular to destabilize the European Union. US social media travel checks add to 'continuous vetting' More visitors to the US will be forced to reveal their social media handles under new plans from Donald Trump's administration. It's the latest in a number of measures aimed at tourists and residents born outside the US. EU to move Ukraine membership forward despite Hungary veto EU states will still have veto rights over the final decision about Ukraine's membership, but for the time being Ukraine will move ahead with the necessary reforms in order to become eligible to join. Nigeria court overrules Maryam Sanda's presidential pardon Sanda was sentenced to death for killing her husband but received a pardon from President Bola Tinubu. Nigeria's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence, Nigerian media have reported. Africa at the center of US–China resource race After years of Chinese dominance, the US is once again the largest investor in Africa. But statistics alone do not tell the whole story: Africa's raw materials have long been of geopolitical importance. Iran arrests Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi's supporters said she was "violently" arrested during the memorial of a recently deceased human rights lawyer. The human rights activist was released from prison last December. Fake weddings in Pakistan signal a cultural shift Henna nights, bold fashion and zero family drama: Pakistan's fake weddings give young people the excuse to have stylish, stress-free parties free from social pressure. Sri Lanka: Cyclone aftermath disrupts economic recovery Cyclone Ditwah has devastated critical infrastructure and disrupted key sectors, threatening Sri Lanka's already fragile economic recovery. Can Lionel Messi's visit boost Indian football? As Lionel Messi embarks on a four-city tour of India, the footballing community there is hoping it will have a long-term impact on the state of global game in a country where cricket remains king. US plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine: Where it stands now There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity between Washington, Kyiv, Moscow and European capitals to discuss a plan to end the war. But US President Donald Trump says he's tired of talking — he wants action. Could Trump's security strategy benefit resource-rich Africa? US President Donald Trump's administration is shifting its foreign policy focus from aid to securing raw materials. This could present an opportunity for the African continent. US: Thousands ordered to evacuate after heavy flooding in Washington state The torrential rainfall in the Pacific Northwest is due to a weather phenomenon called an atmospheric river. Why Russian attacks on Ukraine endanger Moldova's energy security Recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's electricity network caused massive power disruptions in neighboring Moldova. Why was this the case and how can the country better protect itself?