World & Security
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Consolidate Power, Overruling Civilian Government
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is making critical military and political decisions directly with Supreme Leader Khamenei, sidelini
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Resource Exploitation and Inequality in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV denounced the 'colonisation' of mineral resources and economic inequality during his visit to Equatorial Guinea. The visit mark
Central Asia Confronts Synthetic Drug Surge and Digital Crime Networks
Central Asia is emerging as a key transit and consumption zone for synthetic drugs, with criminal networks exploiting digital platforms and
Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Extended US Ceasefire
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions in the vital waterway. The incident fo
UK Envoy to UAE Warns of Regional Risk but Backs Resilience Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is holding but remains fragile, according to UK Ambassador to the UAE Edward Hobart. He warns that the
IOM Reports Nearly 8,000 Migrant Deaths in 2025, Total Since 2014 Exceeds 80,000
The IOM's Missing Migrants Project documented 7,904 deaths or disappearances in 2025, a slight decrease from 2024's record high of 9,200. Th
Qatar Urges Diplomacy as US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Face Uncertainty
Qatar has urged an end to hostilities and a return to negotiations as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks in Islamabad. The Gulf state warns
EU and UN Estimate $71 Billion Needed for Gaza Recovery Over Next Decade
The EU and UN estimate $71.4 billion is needed for Gaza's recovery over ten years. Physical infrastructure damages alone total $35.2 billion
Iran Executes Man Convicted of Mosque Arson and Alleged Ties to Israel Amid Protests
Iran executed Amirali Mirjafari for allegedly setting fire to a Tehran mosque and collaborating with Israel and the US during January protes
Turkey Arrests 90 Suspected Islamic State Members After Istanbul Consulate Shooting
Turkish police arrested 90 suspects linked to the Islamic State group across 24 provinces. The operation follows a 7 April attack outside th
UN Maritime Chief Asserts No Legal Basis for Blocking Strait of Hormuz
The UN's maritime chief states no country can legally restrict navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A Franco-British summit will discuss reop
Fact Check: Viral Video of Israeli Soldiers Pushing Bodies Dates to 2024 West Bank Raid
A widely shared video purporting to show Israeli soldiers pushing bodies from a rooftop is from September 2024, not current events. The foot