World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Major fire engulfs Marseille market near Saint-Charles station
A major fire broke out at Marseille's Marché du Soleil, near the city's main Saint-Charles railway station. Firefighters battled the blaze f
Tajikistan celebrates 35 years of independence with Dushanbe spectacle
Dushanbe hosted a grand parade, cultural performances, and fireworks for Tajikistan's 35th independence anniversary. The celebrations highli
Ukrainian forces push back Russian troops near Lyman, bloggers admit
Russian military bloggers acknowledge Ukrainian counteroffensives around Lyman, with some claiming Russian troops withdrew from forward posi
Syrians pay up to 60 times official fees to cross into Lebanon
Syrians crossing into Lebanon pay between $180 for 48 hours and $4,700 for annual residency through a parallel market of brokers. Official f
Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa's death sentence: appeal path explained
Sarah Khalifa, a popular Egyptian TV host, was sentenced to death for drug trafficking. Her lawyer says she will appeal. Egypt's 2024 reform
Iran's economy spirals as war, sanctions and fuel hikes crush households
Six months after the US-Iran war, the rial has lost over 60% of its value and fuel prices have doubled overnight. Drivers, shopkeepers and s
Houthis seize Yemeni port of Mokha, advance toward Bab el-Mandeb
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The move threatens a water
Deadly fire aboard cargo ship at Chinese port kills at least 20
At least 20 people were killed and five are missing after a fire swept through the cargo ship Ocean Melody at a Chinese shipyard. Twelve of
Russian airports face record closures as Ukraine's drone campaign intensifies
Russian airports recorded 993 closures in August, the highest monthly total since the invasion of Ukraine. The disruptions are part of a bro
Singapore PM's pay jumps 64% in first ministerial raise since 2010
Singapore's ministers receive their first pay raise in 15 years, with the PM's benchmark salary rising 64% to S$3.6 million. The move, recom
Philippines ferry fire kills five, leaves 86 missing near Coron
A passenger ferry caught fire off Palawan, killing at least five and leaving 86 missing. The vessel was nearing Coron when the blaze broke o
British tourist held in Alanya for spitting on Turkish flag
A British tourist was arrested in Alanya for allegedly spitting on a Turkish flag in a hotel lobby. He faces charges of insulting a state sy