World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
World Leaders Gather in Doha to Honor Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Swiss Vice President Ignazio Cassis were among European leaders offering condolences in Doha. Shei
Deadly Fire in Brussels Construction Site Lift Shaft Kills Several
A fire at a Brussels construction site killed several people after flames spread into a lift shaft. Firefighters initially controlled the bl
US-Iran Conflict Escalates After Deadly Missile Strike on Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member. The US launched a five-hour oper
US Strikes Iranian Ports as Tehran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait of Hormuz
US projectiles struck four points in Bushehr, home to Iran's only civilian nuclear plant, on Tuesday. Iran's parliament formally submitted a
Trump Claims Iran May Have Drones in Cuba, Vows Action Without Evidence
President Trump stated the US is probing whether Iran has stored drones and missiles in Cuba, vowing to 'take care of it' if confirmed. He p
Trump Threatens 20% Shipping Fee on Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
US President Trump announced plans to charge a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move escalates tensions with I
US Strikes Iran for Third Night as Trump Hints at Deal Despite Escalation
US strikes on Iran continue for a third night, targeting ports and military sites. Iran retaliates with attacks on Bahrain and UAE-linked ta
World Cup Semifinals: France, Spain, England, Argentina Set for Historic Clashes
France, Spain, England, and Argentina—all former World Cup winners—meet in the semifinals. Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi lead the golden bo
Singapore Court Delays French Teen's Straw-Licking Case to July 30
A Singapore court has adjourned the case of 19-year-old French student Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien to 30 July. Prosecutors need to determ
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 4,490 as Thousands Remain in Makeshift Camps
Venezuela's government reports 4,490 dead and 16,740 injured from the 24 June earthquakes. Over 19,500 people are now living in camps in La
Jannik Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title in Four-Set Win Over Alexander Zverev
Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win his second straight Wimbledon title. A key slip in the third set hampered Zver
US Strikes Target Southern Iran as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Escalates
US Central Command says it struck dozens of Iranian military targets overnight, including air-defense systems and coastal radar sites. Iran