World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Iranians Debate US Invasion: Liberation or Catastrophe After 50 Years of Islamic Rule
Iranians are split on whether a US ground invasion would bring liberation or catastrophe. Many fear war would devastate civilians without to
Liberia Seizes €277 Million in Cocaine, Exposing West Africa's Role in Europe-Bound Drug Trade
Liberia's largest drug bust netted nearly four tonnes of cocaine valued at €277 million. The operation exposed a well-funded trafficking net
World Bank Puts Venezuela Earthquake Damage at Nearly $20 Billion
The World Bank estimates direct physical damage from Venezuela's June earthquakes at $19.6 billion. Residential buildings account for 47% of
Over 80,000 Sign Petition Demanding Replay of 2026 World Cup Final
A Change.org petition demanding a replay of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has amassed over 80,700 signatures. It alle
Gulf States and Iraq Race to Bypass Strait of Hormuz as Iran Conflict Disrupts Oil Flows
Gulf oil producers are spending billions on pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely closed amid renewed US-Iran conf
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones. The group announced a maritime emba
UN Warns War-Driven Energy and Fertiliser Costs Will Keep Food Inflation High
Conflicts and energy market disruptions are driving up fuel, fertiliser, and food costs, threatening to push millions into hunger. The UN wa
Trump Rules Out Iran Talks as US War Costs Surge Past $37 Billion
The US has completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expands attacks on Gulf allies. Trump rules out talks, and
UN Reports 144 Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Drifts for 25 Days Off Mauritania
A boat carrying migrants from The Gambia to Spain's Canary Islands drifted for 25 days before rescue off Mauritania. UNHCR reports 143 dead
Iran Threatens to Bomb Its Own Territory as Tensions With US and Gulf States Escalate
Iranian officials threaten to bomb their own territory to prevent US occupation. MPs call for capturing US soldiers and launching ground att
FIFA Probes Argentina Over Post-Final Clashes and Political Banner
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Argentina's national team after the World Cup final. Incidents include a confrontation bet
Petition to Expel Argentina from World Cup Nears Guinness Record with 23 Million Signatures
A petition calling for Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup has collected more than 23 million signatures, just short of the Guinness Wo