World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
US Slashes African Visa Hubs from 50 to 20, Raising Travel Barriers
The US will cut its visa-processing embassies in Africa from 50 to 20, part of a broader immigration crackdown. Applicants from non-hub coun
French Navy Intercepts Russia-Linked Tanker in Atlantic Operation
French Navy personnel boarded a tanker linked to Russia in the Atlantic Ocean. The operation underscores ongoing tensions over maritime sanc
Iran Suspends US Mediation, Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Over Lebanon
Iran has suspended all indirect negotiations with the United States through mediators, accusing Israel of ongoing violations in Lebanon. Teh
Iran Executes Two Men Over Tehran Mosque Fire Amid Broader Crackdown
Iran executed Mehrdad Mohammadi-Nia and Ashkan Maleki for attacking a Tehran mosque during January protests. Amnesty International has docum
US Strikes Iranian Military Sites as Trump Revises Draft Deal Terms
US Central Command conducted strikes on Iranian radar and drone command sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted ho
2026 World Cup Guide: Groups, Fixtures, and European Kick-Off Times
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on 11 June across the US, Canada, and Mexico, with 48 teams and 104 matches. European viewers face early-mornin
Russian Strike on Odesa Region Cuts Power for Thousands, Hits Civilian Ships
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's Odesa region, leaving thousands without electricity. Three commercial vessels in the Black
Tyre Residents Clear Rubble After Israeli Strikes Hit Historic City
Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon's historic city of Tyre on 28 May, causing widespread damage. Residents are clearing rubble as clashes with H
US and Iran Reach Tentative 60-Day Ceasefire Extension, Awaiting Trump's Approval
US and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and launch nuclear talks. The deal, which i
Israel Strikes Southern Beirut as Fighting Intensifies Across Lebanon
Israel's air force hit a southern suburb of Beirut on Thursday, the first such strike in weeks. Ground troops have crossed the Litani River
US-Iran Clashes Erupt Near Hormuz as Peace Hopes Dim
US forces targeted Iranian drones near Bandar Abbas. The IRGC claimed it struck a US airbase in retaliation. Washington sanctioned Tehran's
Iran Claims Retaliatory Strike on US Airbase After American Drone Interception
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have struck a US airbase in retaliation for American defensive strikes near Bandar Abbas. The incident