Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
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Is Macron Pursuing a Pro-Palestinian Policy?
Despite the growing criticism of Israel’s genocidal policies, France has refrained from imposing sanctions that would force Israel to back…
Saudi Arabia in Talks with U.S. for Robust Defense Pact
Riyadh has grown increasingly wary of Washington’s shifting priorities, particularly after the U.S. failed to respond to a 2019 missile…
Russia, China Using AI to Escalate Cyberattacks on the United States
“America’s adversaries — and criminal gangs working with them — are exploiting AI’s potential to make their cyber operations faster,…
Israel’s Genocide in Gaza: A Crime of Urbicide?
Academics, activists, and various media outlets state that the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza constitutes urbicide.
Madagascar’s President Ousted in Military Coup Following Protests
Home to about 30 million people, Madagascar is one of the poorest nations in the world, despite its rich natural…
The Birth, Weakening and Death of the Iran Nuclear Deal
After the First Israel-Iran War ended, international pressure on Iran increased. In addition to defending itself on the battlefield, Iran…
Venezuela to Close Norway Embassy Over Nobel Peace Prize
Maduro condemned the Nobel award as “a trophy of imperial hypocrisy” and said the decision “confirms that Europe and its…
Dozens Killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes, Border Crossings Closed
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of violating its sovereignty through cross-border shelling and airstrikes.
Hamas Releases First Batch of Israeli Captives Under Ceasefire Deal
Among those expected to be freed are 250 Palestinians serving life sentences, though high-profile detainee Marwan Barghouti — a leading…
Peru’s Congress Ousts President Boluarte Amid Soaring Crime
For now, Peruvians face an uncertain future — one in which hope for security and democratic renewal once again hangs…
Taiwan Accelerates ‘T-Dome’ Missile Shield to Counter China
In Taiwan, the “T-dome” concept — widely viewed as a nod to Israel’s Iron Dome — is expected to integrate…
Hybrid Warfare: Europe Grapples with Surge in Drone Intrusions
Security experts describe these drone incursions as part of a “gray-zone” conflict — actions that fall short of open warfare…
On Global Palestine: Understanding How We Got Here
The world is rising against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This is how and why.
Outgoing French PM Lecornu Begins Talks to End Political Crisis
Macron’s approval ratings have fallen sharply amid perceptions that he has become increasingly isolated and erratic in his decision-making.
Australia and Papua New Guinea Sign Landmark Defense Pact
One of the most notable aspects of the deal is the provision allowing up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans to…
UN Calls for Restraint amid Deadly Youth Protests in Morocco
The European Union also issued a statement on the Morocco protests urging restraint, while reiterating its “partnership and friendship” with…
Israeli Navy Attacks Gaza Aid Flotilla, Detains Hundreds of Activists
Amnesty International called the Israeli interception of the Sumud Flotilla “a dangerous escalation that violates international law.”
DOGE, the Nightmare of the Artificial Intelligence Age?
Although controversial, the DOGE model is being closely watched by other governments and their economists.
