Intelligence agencies indicate that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia, though military experts question the potential impact on Russia's war with Ukraine.
African governments have maintained a low public profile regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis, yet have reportedly been engaged in behind-the-scenes discussions.
According to DW World, the Ebola virus is spreading quickly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to growing concerns about a major health crisis in its capital.
According to DW World, some Latin American authoritarian right figures are open to a strategic alliance with Israel amidst its actions in Gaza and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank.
