Paraguay’s new president nominates central-bank chief after Peña impeachment

President Pedro Alliana nominates economist Jorge Schreiner to lead Paraguay’s central bank after the Senate removed Santiago Peña amid the collapse of digital lender ueno.

US military says it disabled commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman

US Central Command says an American aircraft struck the stern of the St Kitts-flagged M/V Huda after alleging that the ship repeatedly tried to breach Washington’s naval blockade of Iran.

Trump confirms limited US strikes on Iranian air defence near Qeshm Island

President Donald Trump says US forces carried out limited strikes against an Iranian air-defence system near Qeshm Island. No verified casualty figure or comprehensive damage assessment has been released.

Saudi Arabia lifts fresh Riyadh alert after missiles damage Aramco tower

Saudi civil defence said a new warning in Riyadh had ended on Monday, one day after intercepted missiles and falling debris damaged an Aramco office tower in the capital. No casualties were reported.

Russell Brand jailed for 10-and-a-half years for rape and sexual assaults

British comedian and former broadcaster Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after a jury convicted him of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

Nvidia opens independent inquiry after reports CEO was targeted by foreign intelligence

Nvidia’s board has appointed independent directors and outside lawyers to investigate reports that chief executive Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. The company says it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.

Sudan’s military detains ICC-wanted former ruling-party leader Ahmed Haroun

Ahmed Haroun, a senior figure under former president Omar al-Bashir, has been detained by Sudanese military authorities. His party and defence lawyers confirmed the move, but neither the army nor the International Criminal Court has announced what will happen next.