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. 🔗
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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 measure for the Togolese navy, part of its support for maritime security in West Africa. 🔗
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Separately, EU governments extended the bloc's Haiti sanctions framework until 29 July 2027, keeping pressure in place over the crisis in the Caribbean nation. 🔗
Sources in this recap
- 🔗 Iran attacks US-linked sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after US strikes on Iran
- 🔗 Uganda media outlets report military siege after army chief orders closures
- 🔗 Spain removes Gibraltar from tax haven list after 35 years
- 🔗 EU adopts EUR 5 million aid measure for Togolese navy
- 🔗 EU extends Haiti sanctions framework until 29 July 2027
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