World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Iran Threatens Weapons-Grade Enrichment as Ceasefire with US Nears Collapse
Iranian officials threaten to enrich uranium to weapons-grade 90% if the US resumes military strikes. The ceasefire, brokered in April, is o
Iran Ceasefire on Brink as Trump Rejects Tehran's Counteroffer
Trump dismissed Iran's counteroffer as 'totally unacceptable,' warning the truce is nearly dead. Tehran's armed forces are on alert, and the
Iran Executes Young Aerospace Engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh on Espionage Charges
Iran executed Erfan Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old aerospace engineer, on Monday for alleged spying for the CIA and Mossad. He claimed his conf
Remains of US Soldier Found Off Morocco After African Lion Exercise
US Army Europe and Africa confirmed the recovery of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. near Cap Draa Training Area. The two soldiers fell from
Trump Heads to Beijing for Talks on Iran and Trade in First China Visit Since 2017
US President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, his first state visit there since 2017. Talks with President Xi Jinping will f
Astana Grand Slam 2026: European Judokas Shine in Heavyweight Finals
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 concluded with a heavyweight finale in Astana. European judokas from Serbia, Germany, and Russia secure
Israeli Strikes Kill 39 in Lebanon as Ceasefire with Hezbollah Unravels
Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 39 people on Saturday, including a girl and a Syrian father. Hezbollah responded wit
Kazakhstan Opens Judo Grand Slam in Astana with Strong Home Performance
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam opened in Astana with full stands and high-level judo. Sukhbat Byambasuren, Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont, Ab
Portuguese Businessman Found Dead Inside Crocodile in South Africa
Gabriel Batista, a Portuguese businessman, disappeared on 27 April after his vehicle was swept away while crossing a partially submerged bri
Middle East Conflict Threatens African Growth as IMF Warns of Soaring Costs
The IMF projects sub-Saharan African growth will ease to 4.3% in 2026 as the Middle East conflict drives up oil, fertiliser, and transport c
ADB Warns Pacific Growth at Risk as Energy and Fertiliser Costs Bite
Pacific economic growth may slow from 4.2% in 2025 to as low as 2.0% in 2026, the ADB warns. Small island states like Tonga spend over 10% o
Mbappé Faces Fan Backlash Over Sardinia Trip Ahead of Clásico
Kylian Mbappé is under fire from Real Madrid fans after a Sardinia trip during injury recovery. An online petition demanding his departure h