World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
Messi, Mbappé, Haaland Dominate as World Cup Knockout Stage Takes Shape
Lionel Messi scored twice to lead Argentina past Austria 2-0, extending his all-time World Cup goal record to 18. France and Norway also adv
Honduras Turns to Ukraine for Drones in Fight Against Drug Trafficking
Honduran President Nasry Asfura announced plans to buy drones from Ukraine to fight drug trafficking and secure borders. The deal follows ta
US-Backed Lawyer Wins Colombian Presidency, Signaling Rightward Shift
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.66% of the vote. The result marks a break from Gustavo
Spain Bounce Back with 4-0 Win Over Saudi Arabia; Egypt Top Group G
Spain recovered from a goalless draw with Cape Verde by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0. Egypt beat New Zealand to top Group G, while Belgium and
Spain Dominate Saudi Arabia 4-0 for First World Cup Win
Spain earned their first win of the World Cup with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal scored within 10 minutes of his first start
Netherlands Dominates Sweden 5-1 to Top World Cup Group F
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored two goals as the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1. The win puts the Dutch atop Group F after a disap
Iran Recloses Strait of Hormuz, Citing Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Iran's military reclosed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, citing Israeli violations of a ceasefire in southern Lebanon. The move threatens
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Again After Brief Ceasefire, Killing Five
Israeli warplanes struck multiple towns in southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing at least five people, just hours after a renewed ceasefi
Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Renew Ceasefire After Southern Lebanon Clashes
Three officials confirm Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new ceasefire after clashes in southern Lebanon. The fighting had jeopardized
Strait of Hormuz Reopens Amid Confusion as Iran-Ireland Deal Faces Uncertainty
Iranian activist reports warning shots fired near the Strait of Hormuz, followed by conflicting signals on its status. The Persian Gulf Stra
US-Iran Deal Remains Fragile as Regional Tensions Persist, Analyst Warns
The US-Iran nuclear deal is highly fragile and conflict risks persist, according to analyst Tomi Huhtanen. He calls for stronger EU coordina
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab. The ruling, which also includes a two-year tr