Trump to "Remake" FEMA; Zimbabwe Declares Cholera Emergency; Iranian President Injured in Israeli Strikes

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Political transition dominates headlines as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says President Trump wants FEMA "remade" rather than dismantled amid criticism over delayed flood responses in Texas. Meanwhile, health emergencies compound Africa's challenges, with Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak spreading to eight districts as the continent grapples with exploding food import costs. International security considerations develop following reports that Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian suffered minor injuries in an Israeli air strike on a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran on June 15. In the Asia-Pacific, North Korea has issued fresh warnings of military action against perceived threats from the US, Japan, and South Korea, while European polling reveals broad support across France, Germany, Italy, and Spain for Britain's potential EU return. Additionally, Ecuador's notorious gang leader 'Fito' has accepted extradition to the United States.

Top Stories

• Kristi Noem says Trump wants FEMA 'remade' - NBC

• Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe spreads to eight districts; continent's food import bill explodes - First Post

• Iran President Pezeshkian was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes - BBC

• North Korea warns of military action against any threats from US, Japan, South Korea - The Hindu

• Most people in France, Germany, Italy and Spain would support UK rejoining EU, poll finds - The Guardian

• Ecuador gang leader 'Fito' accepts extradition to US - Reuters

United States

• Trump intensifies trade war with threat of 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico - Reuters

• Why the U.S. Is Way Behind China in Making Drones for War - New York Times

• Trump says US will send Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv - Le Monde

• EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US - BBC

• Kristi Noem says Trump wants FEMA 'remade' - NBC

Africa

• African countries gearing up for 2025 elections: Safety and Security are critical - Tanzania Times

• Cyril Ramaphosa suspends SA police minister Senzo Mchunu over allegations - BBC

• Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe spreads to eight districts; continent's food import bill explodes - First Post

• Al-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s commitment to African security, development at AU Mid-Year Summit - Daily News Egypt

• Uganda backs down, resumes border trade with conflict-hit eastern DRC - Business Insider

Middle East

• Are We Seeing the Outlines of a New Middle East? - New York Times

• Iran is losing its stranglehold over Iraq - The Economist

• Iran President Pezeshkian was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes - BBC

• Iraq's prime minister laments lack of air defense after Israel-Iran war - Jerusalem Post

• Netanyahu praises Trump, talks Iran war, Gaza war and nuclear talks in Fox News interview - Haaretz

Indo-Pacific

• Yen Traders Revamp Option Bets Ahead of Japanese Elections - Bloomberg

• Foreigners at center of debate in Japan's tense election campaign - Kyodo News

• North Korea warns of military action against any threats from US, Japan, South Korea - The Hindu

• Albanese avoids committing to military role as US presses Australia over potential Taiwan war - Reuters

• Russia warns U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea - Joongang Daily

Europe

• Trump intensifies trade war with threat of 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico - Reuters

• Trump says US will send Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv - Le Monde

• UK government to make new push to cut red tape for businesses aiming to cut emissions - Reuters

• German-funded long-range weapons to arrive in Ukraine by late July; NATO chief to visit Washington on July 14 as Trump prepares 'major statement' on Russia - The Kyiv Independent

• Most people in France, Germany, Italy and Spain would support UK rejoining EU, poll finds - The Guardian

Latin America

• Trump intensifies trade war with threat of 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico - Reuters

• The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico - BBC

• How Israel lost its best friend in Latin America - Arab News

• Drones are vital to fight Haiti’s gangs, says interim leader - Financial Times

• Ecuador gang leader 'Fito' accepts extradition to US - Reuters

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