World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
South Africa and Afrikaner Groups Reject US Claims of White Persecution
The South African government and Afrikaner advocacy groups have rejected US claims of a humanitarian crisis for white people. The Trump admi
IRGC Threatens to Turn Iran's Gulf Coast into 'Graveyard' if US Resumes Strikes
A senior IRGC Navy official warned that Iran would turn its entire Gulf coastline into a graveyard for aggressors if the US resumes military
IRC Warns DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Become Deadliest on Record Without Urgent Global Action
The IRC warns that the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become the deadliest on record without urgent international action. The rare Bundibu
Israel Expands Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire with Hezbollah Falters
Israeli troops clashed with Hezbollah along the Litani River on Tuesday, expanding ground operations despite a US-brokered ceasefire. At lea
Which European Countries Cut Foreign Aid Most in 2025? New Leaders Emerge
Global foreign aid fell sharply in 2025, with the US accounting for three-quarters of the decline. Germany, the UK, Japan, and France also c
Enhanced Games in Las Vegas: Doping Allowed, but World Records Elusive
The Enhanced Games in Las Vegas allowed athletes to use banned substances, but only one world record was set. The event, backed by billionai
Iran's Internet Partially Restored After 88 Days, but Court Blocks Full Reopening
Iran's internet partially reconnected on Tuesday after 88 days of blackout, following President Pezeshkian's order. However, an administrati
African Cities at Baku Forum: Climate and Housing Crises Demand New Financing Models
African policymakers at WUF13 in Baku stress that housing is an economic and climate adaptation challenge, not just a welfare issue. Angola
MENA Leaders at Baku Forum: Housing Must Integrate Jobs, Climate, and Dignity
At the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, MENA leaders called for housing strategies that integrate jobs, climate adaptation, and human dignity
Iranian Delegation in Qatar Seeks Deal on Frozen Assets and Strait of Hormuz Access
Iranian officials, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati, are in Qatar to discuss
Over 1.5 Million Pilgrims Begin Hajj Amid Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty
Over 1.5 million pilgrims arrived in Mecca for the annual hajj, with Saudi authorities deploying air defence systems near holy sites. The pi
Iran Executes Two Men, Sentences Four to Death in Protest Crackdown Amid UN Condemnation
Iran executed Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi for his role in January protests and Mojtaba Kian for alleged espionage. A Tehran court sentenced four