World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy with Bangkok visit
Min Aung Hlaing made his first trip to Thailand as Myanmar's president, seeking to normalise relations after the 2021 coup. Bangkok hopes to
Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic operation
Portuguese authorities intercepted a cargo ship in the Atlantic and seized around five tonnes of cocaine in a multinational operation. Three
Israeli military chief vows proactive operations in Gaza amid ceasefire impasse
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said the IDF will continue to operate proactively in Gaza, citing weakened Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin
Woman held after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden
Four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden on Wednesday afternoon. A 47-year-old woman has been arrested. Police believe the attack was
Luis Figo urges Infantino to quit, accusing FIFA chief of 'debasing' the presidency
Luis Figo has demanded Gianni Infantino's resignation, accusing the FIFA president of lying and self-dealing. The call follows the shelved p
Pope Leo XIV to tour Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November
The Vatican announced the pope's sixth international trip, covering three South American nations. The journey includes a return to Peru, whe
Kim Yo Jong warns Japan's military buildup could trigger new North Korean options
Kim Yo Jong has accused Japan of transforming into a 'war state' and warned that North Korea will respond with additional military options.
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 victims of 2023 air strike
Crews in Gaza recovered 112 bodies from the site of a deadly 2023 air strike. A mass funeral was held as many victims remain missing beneath
South Korean students detained after attempt to enter US air base
Eight South Korean students were detained after attempting to enter Osan Air Base. They protest the US military's presence in Gwangju, which
Guatemala's Fuego volcano forces 1,700 to flee as lava and ash intensify
Guatemala's most active volcano, Fuego, has been erupting for over 23 hours, spewing lava and ash. Around 1,700 people have fled to shelters
Iran and Oman draft Hormuz shipping plan as Trump rejects tolls
Iran and Oman are negotiating a bilateral agreement to restore safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with separate routes and service
Prince Ali accuses Infantino of blackmail as FIFA leadership crisis deepens
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says FIFA withheld prize money owed to Jordan and sought his endorsement of Gianni Infantino in exchange for help.