Ongoing Strikes in Iraq Expose Political, Security Divisions
Strikes targeting armed groups in Iraq are continuing amid the US-Israel war on Iran, piling pressure on decision-makers in Baghdad to maintain a unified stance even as factions declare their participation in the fighting alongside Tehran. Over the past two weeks, the Iraqi government has repeatedl»»»
Hezbollah-linked Financial Institution Faces Systematic Israeli Military Campaign
The Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association, a financial institution linked to Hezbollah, is facing a systematic military campaign as part of what appears to be a renewed Israeli strategy aimed at undermining the group’s economic infrastructure and cutting off its funding sources. After the association’s bran»»»
As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits
The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»
As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits
The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»
As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits
The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»
As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits
The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»
As the US shifts THAAD assets from South Korea, Taiwan watches and waits
The US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to the Middle East, according to officials cited by the Washington Post and South Korean media. The reported move comes almost two weeks into »»»
Serbia confirms purchase of Chinese supersonic missiles
Serbia’s president confirmed late on March 12 that the country possesses Chinese-made supersonic surface-attack missiles after images circulating online appeared to show the weapons mounted on Serbian fighter jets. Photos »»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12. The dis»»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity
A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity
A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity
A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»
COMMENT: What’s behind the US decision to sideline Georgia?
Georgia’s conservative government has tried to court the administration of US President Donald Trump with ideological alignment and overtures of loyalty. But despite those efforts, Washington appears increasingly uninterested in Tbilisi, turning instead to Armenia and Azerbaijan as it reshapes its »»»
Serbia confirms purchase of Chinese supersonic missiles
Serbia’s president confirmed late on March 12 that the country possesses Chinese-made supersonic surface-attack missiles after images circulating online appeared to show the weapons mounted on Serbian fighter jets. Photos »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
Polish President Nawrocki stuns Tusk government with SAFE arms financing veto
Polish President Karol Nawrocki said on March 13 that he will not sign a law setting out the rules for how Poland would spend money borrowed under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) mechanism. Poland is»»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
Viktor Orban claims Ukraine plotted attacks on his family but experts say latest video is likely AI-generated
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, but security analysts say the footage showing a former Ukrainian military person is likely manipulated and part of a broader disinformation campaign ahead of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections. »»»
Viktor Orban claims Ukraine plotted attacks on his family but experts say latest video is likely AI-generated
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, but security analysts say the footage showing a former Ukrainian military person is likely manipulated and part of a broader disinformation campaign ahead of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
Russia jails for life four Tajik gunmen, 11 others over Crocus City Hall terrorist atrocity
A Russian military court on March 12 handed down life sentences to four Tajik gunmen and 11 accomplices over the major March 2024 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall entertainment venue in outer Moscow, in which 149 people perished. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
Fake Images, Videos in Wartime: How to Tell Fact from Deepfakes
As tensions escalate across several fronts in the Middle East, information is spreading almost as quickly as the events themselves. Social media platforms are often the first place where images, videos, and reports of alleged attacks or military developments appear. But alongside legitimate informa»»»
Cuba says it held recent talks with US aimed at resolving 'differences'
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday that officials held recent talks with the US aiming to resolve "differences" between the two countries. The US is currently maintaining an energy blockade on Cuba which has affected communications, education and transportation and seen millions»»»
Spotlight - 'Mental, subjective impact': Iran taking on 'American might' with cyberterrorism
François Picard is pleased to welcome Farad Khajkvar, Director of Studies at the School of Higher Studies, EHESS, author of the forthcoming book in French, Iran: The End of Totalitarianism. He sees today’s Iran as a system in which religion has become subordinate to politics, and politics itself is»»»
Lebanon’s Mission Impossible: Could US and Israeli pressure to disarm Hezbollah lead to civil war?
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Salah Hijazi, who is the Deputy Head of the Politics Desk at the Francophone Lebanese daily, L'Orient-Le Jour. He warns Lebanon is trapped in a dangerous stalemate, where the war is no longer governed by Lebanese calculations alone but by a wider regional confront»»»
Focus - Housing crisis at heart of local elections: Residents squeezed in Biarritz
Housing is always a key issue in political campaigns, and it’s no different in these local elections – it may be the top concern on voters’ minds. For this edition, we head to the Basque Country in south-west France, where the picturesque coast has become a tourist hotspot. While tourism bring»»»
Revisited - South Korea: The forgotten Jeju uprising and massacre
Nearly 80 years ago, a brutal crackdown on Jeju Island in southern Korea claimed tens of thousands of lives. In the aftermath of World War II, the Korean peninsula was drawn into the Cold War and divided in two: a Soviet-backed regime in the North, and a US-supported nationalist government in the S»»»
Talking Europe - Middle East war having 'huge impact' on EU economy: Commissioner Christophe Hansen
It’s no secret that farmers across the EU have grown increasingly frustrated with the state of their industry. Profitability is falling, competition from abroad is fierce, and worries about paperwork and bureaucracy continue to mount. Fewer young people are taking over the family farm, opting for o»»»
Viktor Orban claims Ukraine plotted attacks on his family but experts say latest video is likely AI-generated
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, but security analysts say the footage showing a former Ukrainian military person is likely manipulated and part of a broader disinformation campaign ahead of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections. »»»
EXCLUSIVE: Cyprus acts as a “third force” in EU sanctions extension vote
EU presidency chair Cyprus has changed its stance on lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and now opposes it due to historical disputes with Turkey, a bne IntelliNews source familiar with the Coreper discussions in the EU on March 13. »»»
World’s richest nations ranked by natural resources — where Iran, US, Israel, Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Congo and the Philippines stand
In an era where energy security and mineral dominance shape international alliances, a fresh compilation of data has unveiled the world's wealthiest nations — not by GDP, but by the staggering value of their untapped natural resources. Drawing from authoritative sources like the World Bank, IMF, an»»»