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Coups and crises shake African democracy When Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore called for democracy in Africa to be "forgotten," it was more than a provocation — it signaled a political shift across the continent. Can Iran rebuild trust with its Gulf neighbors? Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation years into the future. 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. Ukraine: IAEA seeks access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after reported drone strike Russia claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ukraine has denied the accusation. The International Atomic Energy Agency has sought to examine the facility. Venezuela opposition candidate Gonzalez urges new elections Venezuelan former opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia called for fresh presidential elections in Venezuela. The push comes around five months after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro. What Hungary must do to receive EU funds frozen under Orban Prime Minister Peter Magyar and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a deal that could free up over €16 billion in EU funds for Hungary. Now, Magyar's new government needs to deliver.