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Zimbabwe’s government is actively promoting the ZiG currency to reduce reliance on the US dollar, despite widespread scepticism stemming from past currency crises. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe claims the ZiG is backed by reserves, yet many citizens remain hesitant to trust its stability for savings and transactions.

An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon’s Hermel district has resulted in six injuries, including five Syrians and one Lebanese individual, according to the Lebanese health ministry. This attack, targeting a vehicle, is notable as the area had seen a ceasefire with Hezbollah since June.

An ICE agent shot a man in a car containing a five-year-old child in the Marble Hill area of New York City, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The incident, described as “unconscionable,” is under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security, which stated the man was a target in a law enforcement operation.

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