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Key Primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas Voters head to the polls in decisive primaries shaping the 2026 midterms. Texas could present an opening for Democrats in a historically conservative state. Canada PM Mark Carney Calls Iran Conflict a Failure of International Order Canada\u2019s Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the Iran conflict, noting the U.S. did not consult allies before joint strikes with Israel. He urged rapid de-escalation and emphasized collaboration with Australia on defense, trade, and maritime security. Latin America US-Ecuador Joint Operations Against Drug Trafficking Ecuadorian and U.S. forces launched joint operations targeting drug trafficking, following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera \u201cEl Mencho.\u201d Washington Threatens Venezuela\u2019s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez The U.S. considers indicting Delcy Rodriguez for corruption and money laundering related to PDVSA (2021\u20132025), applying pressure on former Chavista officials. Europe Pedro S\u00e1nchez Rejects Trump\u2019s Threat Spain\u2019s Prime Minister Pedro S\u00e1nchez condemned Trump\u2019s trade threats, stating \u201cNo to War\u201d and criticizing U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran. UK Restricts Student and Work Visas Student visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan are blocked, with Afghan work visas also suspended due to a surge in asylum applications. Macron Orders Evacuations and Strengthens Middle East Defenses France initiated evacuations for 400,000 citizens and deployed additional military assets after drone attacks in the Gulf. Middle East Mojtaba Khamenei Favored to Succeed Father Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is reportedly favored to assume leadership, amidst ongoing regional tensions. Asia-Pacific Nepal Holds First Elections Since Gen Z Protests Nepal votes to renew its House of Representatives after youth-led protests toppled the government in 2025, demanding transparency and anti-corruption measures. Africa Sahrawi Camps in Tindouf Under Threat Refugees and Polisario fighters in Algeria face constant threats from Moroccan drones, fueling concerns of a low-intensity conflict. Senegal: Macky Sall\u2019s UN Bid Divides Opinion Former President Macky Sall\u2019s candidacy for UN Secretary-General sparks political debate over his record and African leadership experience. Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar imposes emergency measures amid rising gang violence and threats to public safety. Guyana Achieves Historic Low Unemployment at 6.8% Guyana reports its lowest unemployment rate ever, boosted by growth in energy, infrastructure, and services sectors. Cherline AdesIf you appreciate this article, please support us. Every donation helps our team continue delivering accurate and impartial reporting. 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