World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Israeli Strikes Kill 14 in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Fighting Continues Despite Iran Warnings
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people in southern Lebanon on Monday, including five near a Red Cross centre in Tyre. Iran warned it would resu
Houthi Red Sea Ban and Hormuz Blockade Threaten Global Energy Routes
Yemen's Houthis have declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea and claimed a missile strike on Israel. The simultaneous blockades of
UNIFIL Deputy: No Quick Peace Between Israel and Hezbollah Without Political Will
UNIFIL deputy head Hervé Lecoq describes the peace process between Israel and Hezbollah as 'very complicated.' He stresses the mission canno
Taliban Morality Police Detain Women in Herat Over Dress Code Violations
Residents in Herat, Afghanistan, say Taliban morality police detained women for not wearing chadors or burqas. The UN has expressed concern
IRGC Threatens Regional Energy Infrastructure as Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes
Iran has threatened to strike energy infrastructure in neighboring countries if Israeli attacks on its facilities persist. The warning follo
Iranian Diaspora Protests Outside World Cup Stadium in Los Angeles
More than 200 Iranian diaspora protesters gathered outside the Los Angeles stadium hosting Iran's first 2026 World Cup match. They waved pre
Iran Launches Missiles at Israel in First Direct Attack Since April Ceasefire
Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday, the first direct attack since an April ceasefire. Israeli air defences intercepted the missiles,
US Forces Down Two Iranian Drones Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, a day after intercepting four others. The incidents fol
Israeli Strike Kills Two in Southern Lebanon as Iran Conflict Reaches 100 Days
An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of As-Saksakiyah killed two people and wounded 22, including three children. The attack c
Iran World Cup Team Granted US Visas; Officials Still Await Clearance
Iran's players have secured US visas for the 2026 World Cup, but senior federation officials and support staff are still waiting. The delays
US-Iran Military Exchanges Threaten Fragile Middle East Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz Shipping
The US military intercepted Iranian drones and struck radar sites in southern Iran. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles toward Kuwait an
Truck Breakdown in Niger Desert Leaves 49 Dead from Thirst
At least 49 Nigeriens died of thirst after their truck broke down in the Sahara Desert near the borders with Mali and Algeria. Two survivors