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1. Iran threatens to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide

   Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles

2. Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president

   The European parliament voted last week to pass a resolution demanding the "immediate" release of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in 2023 and has been detained ever since. The Alliance of Sahel states reacted with indignation.

3. Sudanese artists rebuild cultural life in wartime shelter

   In a school-turned-shelter on the Red Sea coast, music rises above the hardships of war as displaced Sudanese artists recreate a sense of community and purpose.

4. Nigerian Muslims mark End of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr prayers

   Muslims in Nigeria and around the world marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and ushered in the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Friday with prayers.

5. New WTO report: high oil, gas prices serious challenge for trade growth

   The World Trade Organization warned Thursday that prolonged high oil and gas prices in 2026 would "shave off" growth from an already grim trade forecast.