World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
European Leaders Join Global Mourning for Qatar's Former Emir in Doha
European delegations from France, Germany, and the UK joined Middle Eastern leaders in Doha for the third day of mourning for Sheikh Hamad b
Iran Executes Man for January Protest Arson as Crackdown Intensifies
Iran executed Mohammad Amini Dehaghani for setting fire to a governor's office in Isfahan province during January protests. Amnesty Internat
WFP Warns Global Food Insecurity Rising as Lebanon Conflict Disrupts Aid
WFP Executive Director Carl Skau warns that conflict in Lebanon has severely impacted global humanitarian operations. Rising costs have redu
Sudan's War Economy Sustains Conflict, UN Report Warns of Gum Arabic Exploitation
Sudan's warring parties are exploiting natural resources to fund military operations, creating a self-perpetuating conflict. The UN highligh
Cuba's Power Grid Collapses for Third Time in Two Weeks Amid US Oil Embargo
Cuba's National Electric System collapsed for the third time in less than two weeks, leaving the entire island without power. The blackout s
Iran Strikes US Allies in Gulf as Trump Threatens Power Plants and Blockade Intensifies
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday. The US has carried out a fourth night
Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final, Spoiling Bastille Day
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. The victory sets up a final against e
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