UK faces tough budget choices due to Iran war, analysts say

Sudan has filed complaints with the United Nations accusing Ethiopia of carrying out a series of deadly drone strikes, Al Jazeera reported. The move escalates tensions between the neighboring countries and raises concerns about cross-border military action and civilian harm. UN scrutiny could increase pressure over the alleged drone use and broader regional instability.

Displaced people in Sudan are increasingly worried as humanitarian aid access deteriorates and warnings of famine grow. The crisis affects millions uprooted by the conflict and risks severe hunger unless aid reaches them.

Uganda has started withdrawing its soldiers from Somalia, ending a deployment that began in 2007 and made it one of the largest contributors to the African Union force. The pullout is part of a wider drawdown of peacekeeping troops, raising concerns about security gaps in the fight against al-Shabaab.

Hungary plans to unmask people who informed for the communist-era secret police, confronting a painful national legacy that affected many families. The move could prompt a broader reckoning over collaboration, surveillance, and historical justice in Hungary.

Forecasters warn the economy faces a sharper and longer slowdown as a fifth interest rate hike approaches. Higher borrowing costs are expected to weigh on growth, affecting households, businesses, and policymakers.