World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
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
Jude Bellingham's Double Propels England to World Cup Semifinal Against Argentina
England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Jude Bellingham's double secured the win, with
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Architect of Modern Qatar, Dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who oversaw Qatar's transformation into a global energy and diplomatic powerhouse, has di
England Edges Norway in Extra Time; Argentina Overcomes Ten-Man Switzerland
Thomas Tuchel's England advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami. Argentina overcame a ten-man Sw
Iran Strikes Gulf States After US Bombing Campaign
Iran attacked Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain with ballistic missiles and drones after the US renewed strikes in Iran. Air defences intercepted
Spain Edges Belgium in Late Drama to Set Up World Cup Semifinal with France
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals thanks to a late goal from Mikel Merino. The win sets up a semifinal against Franc