Noontime News Recap: Iran hits US linked sites as Spain drops Gibraltar from tax haven list
Iran said it launched ballistic missiles and drones at US linked military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, in retaliation for US strikes on Iran, sharply widening the confrontation in the Gulf. 🔗In Uganda, the country's leading independent media group said its operations were under military siege after the army chief ordered the closure of television stations and newspapers, raising fresh alarm over press freedom. 🔗In Europe, Spain officially removed Gibraltar from its list of non cooperative tax jurisdictions after 35 years, a symbolic shift in a long running fiscal dispute. 🔗The European Union also approved a EUR 5 million aid... [Continue Reading]
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EU adopts EUR 5 million aid measure for Togolese navy
The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth EUR 5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide the Togolese navy with military equipment to meet its operational requirements. This decision comes in addition to a first assistance measure, worth EUR 10 million, adopted on 18 July 2025, to support the Togolese Armed Forces in their efforts to protect the territorial integrity of Togo, including against the spread of violent extremism in the north of the country. Today's adoption brings the EU's overall support to Togo to EUR 15 million under the European Peace Facility. The two assistance measures aim... [Continue Reading]

