World & Security
Europe looking outward: NATO, the Arctic, the Mediterranean and the geopolitics beyond the twenty-seven.
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
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
UN Peacekeepers Clear Debris in Southern Lebanon Village After Israeli Withdrawal
UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery arrived in the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on June 5 to remove debris left by recent clashes. T
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