eastern region

The Saudi Arabian defense ministry intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraqi territories targeting oil facilities in the eastern region. The attacks were confirmed to originate from Iraqi territories and aimed at Saudi oil infrastructure.

At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, with 37 new deaths reported in 24 hours. The outbreak, declared on May 15, is the fastest-growing on record, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine. Security challenges, attacks on health facilities, and health worker strikes are complicating the response.

Germany’s AfD, a far-right party leading rival conservatives in polls, vows to expel all migrants without legal status if it wins an eastern region. The party also aims to shift school curricula away from what it describes as an excessive focus on Nazi-era guilt.