World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Maduro ally Alex Saab admits money laundering in US plea deal
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, pleaded guilty to money laundering in a Miami court. He agreed to cooperate with US investigation
Gaza City building collapse kills at least 12, dozens missing
At least 12 people died when a multi-storey building in Gaza City collapsed on 16 September. The structure housed displaced families. Dozens
Trump attacks Supreme Court after mail-in ballot ruling
The US Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to enforce new mail-in ballot restrictions before November's midterms. Trump called the ruling 'ho
Qatar warns Bab el-Mandeb closure would be catastrophic for global trade
Qatar warns that losing access to Bab el-Mandeb while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked would be catastrophic for the entire world. The H
UN demands full investigator access to Gaza as death toll climbs
The UN human rights office calls for full access to Gaza for investigators as recovery of bodies continues. Over 8,000 people are still miss
Iran's new supreme leader emerges as a tech-savvy film buff, in-laws say
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has made no public appearances since taking office. His late wife's family describes him as a f
US military faces ammunition shortfall after Iran war, watchdog finds
The US Defense Department's inspector general reports that the war with Iran caused significant ammunition and advanced weapons shortages. T
Maduro ally Alex Saab set to plead guilty in Miami money laundering case
Alex Saab, a close ally of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, is scheduled to plead guilty to money laundering in Miami. The charge stems from an a
US Supreme Court blocks Trump's mail ballot restrictions before midterms
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's attempt to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections. The r
Israeli strikes on Gaza camps kill at least two, destroy tents
At least two people were killed and several injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza camps on Monday. The attacks destroyed tents and drew interna
US Space Force confirms orbital weapons deployment
The US Space Force has confirmed that the US has weapons in orbit, capable of offensive and defensive operations. This marks a significant e
Syria fuel protests spread as MPs summon energy minister
Demonstrators blocked roads and oil tanker routes in six Syrian provinces on Monday, the second day of unrest over fuel price rises of 25-40