Public figure, current role and context
Lebanon’s judiciary has expanded investigations into former central bank governor Riad Salameh and associates, with new warrants and continued custody amid embezzlement, shell companies, and illicit enrichment allegations. A Palestinian ambassador faces extradition amid corruption claims, while a previous arrest set the stage for ongoing scrutiny of Lebanon’s financial and political elite.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since taking the role after his father’s death in February. State media say talks with the US continue as Tehran hints at potential footage releases; meanwhile, Iran signals conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as regional conflicts escalate.
Houthis have launched repeated drone, missile and naval strikes that have damaged Yemen’s Mocha port, killed dozens and forced the port’s suspension. The group has claimed a drone hit on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery and renewed attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al‑Mandeb, while Yemeni government forces have mounted counter‑attacks across multiple fronts.
Uganda has authorised the deployment of its troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force, following a July disarmament agreement. Parliament has backed the move amid mixed voices; the force aims to secure a humanitarian zone and support post-war stabilization, with pledges from several countries.
Australia’s tour of South Africa faces a critical Test series as Marnus Labuschagne seeks form after a string of modest scores. The squad includes Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser, with Pat Cummins as captain; Bangladesh and South Africa tests loom in October.