Politics Rising regional violence puts planned U.S.-Russia-Ukraine meeting in Abu Dhabi at risk
Rising hostilities in the Middle East have made the March 5–6 Abu Dhabi meeting uncertain, even as Moscow signals it wants talks…
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Politics France offers to station nuclear-armed aircraft with European partners to strengthen deterrence
France unveiled a plan to expand its nuclear arsenal and permit temporary forward deployments to allied countries, a move framed as a…
Politics Why von der Leyen moved forward with the Mercosur deal against France’s wishes
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, provoking sharp reactions in France and…
Politics Regional fallout after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader and what comes next
A clear summary of the cross-border impacts, Iran’s temporary leadership council, and the strategic shifts likely to alter regional alliances
Politics Pete Hegseth vows to finish conflict with Iran, says US did not start it
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insisted the US did not begin the conflict with Iran and pledged to end it under President…
Politics Could Trump’s strikes on Iran bring regime change or repeat old mistakes?
An analysis of how the U.S. strikes on Iran and President Trump’s calls for regime change echo past interventions and why achieving…
Politics ECOWAS moves to mobilise a regional force to confront Sahel armed groups
West African defence chiefs aim to deploy an initial 2,000 troops under the ECOWAS standby mechanism to respond to expanding armed groups…
Politics House deposition of Bill Clinton could set precedent for questioning former presidents
A closed-door deposition of former President Bill Clinton in Chappaqua has prompted debate about whether Congress can routinely compel testimony from former…
Politics European militaries adopt Ukraine’s tactics and know-how to bolster defenses
Western partners increasingly rely on Ukrainian frontline experience to speed up integration of weapons, training, and logistics while building resilient national defenses
Politics Public opinion divided as US and Israel strike Iran and Iran’s supreme leader is reported killed
A Reuters-Ipsos poll released after a US-Israeli military campaign and reports that Iran’s supreme leader was killed finds low approval among americans…
Politics Prediction markets draw fire after offering wagers tied to Khamenei’s fate
A recent spike in trading interest on prediction platforms over the fate of Iran's supreme leader has raised legal, ethical and geopolitical…
Politics EU leader calls for a credible transition and democratic future for Iran
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a credible transition to democracy in Iran as world leaders respond cautiously to…
Politics How Canada plans to expand LNG exports to become a top global supplier
Canada's energy minister projects exports as high as 100 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually amid growing overseas demand and debate…
Politics Putin condemns Khamenei’s death after US‑Israel strikes as violation of morality
Putin publicly decried the killing of Ali Khamenei in a letter to Iran's president, framing the attack as a moral and legal…
Politics Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border fighting as neighbours and powers press for de‑escalation
An abrupt offensive by Afghan forces and retaliatory Pakistani strikes have ignited heavy fighting along the Durand Line, prompting diplomatic moves from…
Politics Why US missile inventories are shrinking after strikes on Iran
A clear-eyed look at how repeated missile use tied to Iran operations is reducing US stockpiles and increasing strategic vulnerabilities