World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Belgium Mocks Trump and FIFA After World Cup Victory Over US
Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in the World Cup, ending the host nation's campaign. The match was marred by FIFA's decision to overturn a red
Egypt's al-Sisi: No Lasting Peace Without Palestinian State
President el-Sisi declared that lasting peace requires an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He inaugurated E
Severe Storms and Flooding in China Kill 17, Injure Hundreds
Thunderstorms and tornadoes in Hubei province killed 15 people and injured 275. Typhoon Maysak caused flooding in Guangxi, leaving two dead
Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Tightens Grip on Waterway
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. Iranian state media implied Tehran carried out the att
Belgium Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals with 4-1 Victory Over USA; Spain Eliminates Portugal
Belgium secured a 4-1 win over the USA in the World Cup round of 16, advancing to face Spain. Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was controve
Portugal's Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 96, Including 17 Children
Portugal's Foreign Ministry reports 96 Portuguese citizens and descendants killed in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, including 17 children. Th
RSF Burns Villages in Darfur, Kills Dozens as UN Reports Over 300 Child Casualties
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have razed multiple villages in North Darfur near the Chad border, killing dozens and displacing t
EU Calls for Fair Play After Trump's Intervention Reverses FIFA Ban on US Striker
The European Commission has called for fairness and transparency in sports governance after FIFA reversed a red-card ban for US striker Fola
Erling Haaland's Routine: Ice Baths, Hypoxic Chambers, and the Pursuit of Peak Performance
Erling Haaland credits his World Cup form to a 24/7 athlete mindset. His routine includes ice baths, saunas, hypoxic chambers, and a focus o
Australia and Fiji Sign Mutual Defence Pact Amid China's Pacific Missile Test
Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defence treaty, in Suva. The signing coincided with a Chinese submarine test
Trump's Intervention in FIFA Red Card Reversal Sparks European Outrage
FIFA reversed US striker Folarin Balogun's red card after a personal call from Donald Trump to Gianni Infantino. Belgian politicians and foo
Trump's Call to Infantino Led to FIFA Reversing Balogun's World Cup Ban
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban for the World Cup after US President Donald Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Inf