World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Suburbs, Breaking Ceasefire
An Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs killed a senior Hezbollah commander, the first attack on the area in nearly a month. At le
Israeli Army Probes Soldier's Desecration of Virgin Mary Statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was photographed desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon. The military condemned the act and launched an inv
US Military Strikes Iranian Tanker as Trump Pushes for Nuclear Deal
US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, enforcing a blockade. Trump says talks are progressing but threatens bombi
PSG Edges Bayern Munich 6-5 on Aggregate to Reach Champions League Final Against Arsenal
PSG secured a 6-5 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich after a 1-1 draw in the second leg in Munich. Ousmane Dembélé scored early for the vi
Gulf States on Edge After First Attack on UAE Since April Ceasefire
Attacks against the UAE on Monday mark the first such incident since the April ceasefire. The Gulf region is bracing for a potential major e
Asian Development Bank Unveils €65 Billion Plan for Cross-Border Energy and Digital Links
The Asian Development Bank announced a €65 billion investment plan at its annual meeting in Samarkand. The programme targets a Pan-Asia Powe
Son of Myanmar's Suu Kyi Asks Macron for Proof of Life After House Arrest Move
Kim Aris has written to Emmanuel Macron seeking France's help to obtain independent proof that his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, is alive. The 8
Saydnaya Residents Fight to Separate Holy City from Notorious Prison
Residents of Saydnaya, a hilltop city north of Damascus, are demanding that media and officials stop referring to a nearby military prison a
Iran Claims to Block US Navy in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate
Iran's military claims it blocked US Navy ships from entering the Strait of Hormuz. The US denies any ships were hit. The UAE says Iran fire
Iran Executes Seven, Including Three Protesters, Amid Rising Death Penalty Use
Iran executed seven men on Monday, including three convicted over January protests in Mashhad. Rights groups say at least one was executed w
Iranian Businessman Dies After Beating in Custody Over Brother's Starlink Use
Hesam Alaeeddin, a 40-year-old Iranian businessman, died after being beaten in custody. His brother had been detained for using Starlink equ
Iran Executes Two Men on Espionage Charges Amid International Condemnation
Iran has executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, despite international outcry. The judiciary chief vowed no leniency, rejecting for