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  Clashes between Saudi-backed government troops and Houthi forces have flared across multiple governorates, compounded by long-range cross-border aerial attacks into Saudi Arabia. Conflicting claims over targeted sites follow coalition reports of intercepted drones and missiles near key cities and religious centers. Meanwhile, the rapid surge in violence has displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians and severely strained deteriorating medical infrastructure.

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• Bolivia arrests former judge on suspicion of drug trafficking

  Aldo Quezada stepped down as chief justice of the Santa Cruz departmental court last month following US visa restrictions linked to illicit narcotics. His detention reflects an aggressive judicial purge led by conservative President Rodrigo Paz, who aligned Bolivia with Washington's regional security initiatives after taking power in November 2025. This coordinated crackdown signals heightened bilateral cooperation targeting state officials suspected of protecting transnational cartels.

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• Iran’s chief negotiator tells Al Jazeera ‘ball in US court’

  Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf placed the burden of progress directly on Washington following the most recent diplomatic sessions. The Iranian official demanded that American leadership acknowledge the boundaries of its legal authority across the region to facilitate forward momentum. This firm stance defines Tehran's current negotiating posture as both sides assess the future of the peace process.

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