World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Gaza Students Face Secondary Exams in Tents as War Destroys Schools
Nearly 658,000 school-age children in Gaza have been without in-person education for over two years. The Tawjihi secondary exams begin next
Trump Plans Call with Taiwan's Lai as He Considers Major Arms Deal
Trump intends to hold a direct conversation with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, a break from US practice since 1979. The move comes as he
Cannavaro Leads Uzbekistan to First World Cup: 'Nothing to Lose' Against Portugal and Colombia
Fabio Cannavaro, Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain, now coaches Uzbekistan in its debut tournament. The team faces Portugal, Colombia,
Iran's 82-Day Internet Blackout Creates Digital Apartheid, Critics Say
Iran's 82-day internet blackout has cost the economy over $1 billion. A tiered system grants officials and businesses access while ordinary
Tripoli Appeals Court Acquits 31 Gaddafi-Era Officials of 2011 Uprising Crackdown
A Tripoli appeals court acquitted 31 former Gaddafi-era officials of charges related to the violent suppression of the 2011 uprising. The ve
War and Climate Outpace Urban Recovery, WUF13 Delegates Warn in Baku
War and climate change are transforming cities faster than governments can rebuild them, delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned.
UAE Traces Drone Attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant to Iraqi Militias
The UAE confirmed that drones targeting the Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraq. The attack, which hit a generator, raises concern
Iranian State TV Airs Weapons Training as IRGC Recruits Children as Young as 12
Iranian state TV IRIB has broadcast live weapons training, including simulated shooting at US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minis
Finnish Divers Recover Two Bodies of Italian Cave Divers in Maldives
Finnish divers recovered two bodies of Italian divers from a deep underwater cave in the Maldives on Tuesday. The divers were part of a grou
Trump Halts Iran Attack Plan After Gulf Mediation, Warns of Full Assault if Talks Fail
US President Donald Trump announced he called off a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from Gulf leaders. He w
UN Chief Warns No Nation Immune from Housing Crisis at Baku Forum
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that no country is immune from the housing crisis, affecting nearly 3 billion people. He called
UAE Probes Drone Attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant, Avoids Accusing Iran
A drone struck the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE, igniting a generator but causing no injuries or radiation release. The UAE says the dro