World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
New York drone display previews 9/11 25th anniversary tribute
Nearly 3,000 drones illuminated the New York City skyline during a test flight for a 9/11 tribute. The full display is planned for the 25th
Fatal coach crash in Switzerland claims Dutch tourist lives
A coach carrying Dutch tourists overturned in Switzerland, leaving several dead and many injured. Emergency services responded to the scene,
Weapons depot blast kills 14 in Syria's Idlib province
At least 14 people died and 11 were injured when a temporary weapons depot exploded near Sarmada in Syria's Idlib province. The blast unders
War's classroom void: can children ever truly catch up?
Attacks on schools and universities rose by over 40% in 2024-25, affecting at least 10,600 students and educators. Education Above All's Dr
Nazym Kyzaibay: Kazakhstan's trailblazing female boxing champion
Nazym Kyzaibay became Kazakhstan's first female world boxing champion in 2014 and has since added two more world titles and an Olympic bronz
Investigation points to possible chemical weapons use in Sudan's civil war
Former OPCW officials have identified credible evidence suggesting chemical weapons may have been used in Sudan's civil war. Witnesses descr
US sinks five Iranian tankers as Tehran fires missiles at Jordan
US Central Command said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after the Revolutionary Guards targeted a Navy warship. Iran retaliated with m
Peruvian dig reveals 38 skeletons at Chan Chan citadel
A team of archaeologists has found a tomb containing 38 human remains and gold and copper artefacts at Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in
Saudi Arabia retaliates after Houthi strikes on oil sites wound dozens
Houthi missiles hit Abha airport, a military base, and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns. Saudi strikes targete
Argentina files criminal case against Israeli firm over Falklands oil
Argentina has filed criminal charges against subsidiaries of Israeli oil firm Navitas for operating without authorization in the Falklands.
North Korea hails first road bridge to Russia as ties deepen
North Korea has opened its first road bridge to Russia, calling it a concrete sign of tighter bonds. The span over the Tumen River adds to r
Indonesian flights resume after Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts travel
Indonesian airports reopened Tuesday after Anak Krakatau's eruption forced a two-day closure. Nearly 3,000 flights were cancelled, stranding