Africa Shield: Why securing development is becoming a new security priority

For decades, security discussions on the continent focused largely on armed groups, “terrorism” and conflict. But as healthcare systems expa…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

U.S. Conducts Ninth Night of Bombing in Iran Amid Hormuz Tensions

The United States has extended its military operations against Iran, marking a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes. These assaults follow …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US Vice President Welcomes Fourth Child Amid Decline in Birth Rates

US Vice President JD Vance, along with his wife Usha, has announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, at Walter Reed Nationa…

JUL 22 · Americas

US Soldier Falls Amid Iran Drone Detonation in Iraq

The United States military confirmed the death of a soldier in northern Iraq during the controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US Intensifies Military Strikes on Iran

The United States has launched a series of coordinated strikes against key Iranian military installations. These operations are part of a br…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements

The march on Sunday defied a military order that restricted their route at the last minute over concerns that some participants planned to c…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Twin Earthquakes in Peru Result in Casualties and Structural Damage

A sequence of earthquakes impacted Peru's Junin region, leaving at least five individuals dead and injuring 21 others. The Peruvian National…

JUL 22 · Americas

Challenges Ahead for UK's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham

As Andy Burnham steps into the role of the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, he faces an array of daunting challenges. The seventh leader in …

JUL 22 · Europe - Russia

US-Iran Tensions Escalate with Military Fatalities

A United States service member perished during the handling of unexploded ordnance linked to an Iranian drone incident in northern Iraq. Thi…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanese President Aoun Seeks U.S. Support to Resolve Israeli-Hezbollah Conflict

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is engaged in pivotal diplomatic efforts in Washington, where he has initiated high-level talks aimed at sec…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Malian Military Convoy Ambushed with High Casualties

A tactical assault on a joint Malian and Russian Africa Corps military convoy resulted in substantial losses for the Malian army, with early…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides

Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political dividesBut it also homed in on another theme that tempered some of the fire of his warni…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Tensions: Homes and Mosque Torched in Masafer Yatta

Recent attacks by Israeli settlers on the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta have intensified conflict in the area. Videos de…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Syria Restructures Security Leadership

Syria, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has instituted a major reshuffle in its security and intelligence leadership. The changes, announced…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Israel uses law to destroy Palestinian education in East Jerusalem

On Tuesday, the Chairman of the Knesset’s Education Committee, Zvi Sukkot of the far-right Religious Zionist Party, arrived at a Palestinian…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Central Peru Struck by 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Central Peru, impacting the region with significant tremors felt across various provinces. The seismic…

JUL 22 · Americas

Russia Intensifies Kyiv Offensive with Ballistic Missile Barrage

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia executed a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, marking one of the most…

JUL 22 · Europe - Russia

Jonas Vingegaard Exits Tour de France After Critical Crash

In a significant setback for the Tour de France, Jonas Vingegaard, ranked second in the overall standings, has withdrawn from the 2026 compe…

JUL 22 · Europe - Russia

China's Tension with UK over British Steel Takeover

The nationalisation of British Steel by the UK government has sparked a pointed protest from China, particularly affecting its business inte…

JUL 22 · Europe - Russia

Iran Intensifies Attacks on US-Aligned Gulf States

Iran has launched coordinated drone and missile strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain, intensifying the regional conflict and targeting US inte…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate With Missile Exchanges

The Middle East is on high alert as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify with new missile exchanges. Bahrain and Kuwait hav…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Kuwait and Bahrain Counter Iranian Missile Threats Amid Growing Tensions

The geopolitical climate in the Middle East is intensifying following the interception of missiles and drones by Bahrain and Kuwait, alleged…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Why have India’s Gen Z protesters called for a march to parliament?

For nearly a month, supporters of the viral “cockroach” movement have occupied New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar area, India’s most popular protest …

JUL 22 · Asia-Pacific

Russia Escalates Air War With Missile Strikes on Kyiv

In an intensifying phase of the ongoing conflict, Russia unleashed a barrage of ballistic missiles on Kyiv, marking a significant escalation…

JUL 22 · Europe - Russia

Iranians suffer from power blackouts during war and heatwave

Iranians suffer from power blackouts during war and heatwaveThe video resonated with 22-year-old Kamran. Just a few days earlier, power outa…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Guyana Ferry Disaster: Rescue Efforts Intensify Amid Crisis

A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew capsized near Iron Punt, Guyana, triggering an immediate and intense rescue operation. The MV Barim…

JUL 22 · Americas

Wildfire Devastates 12,000 Hectares in Central Spain

Spain confronts another significant wildfire as local officials report a blaze in Guadalajara province, just north of Madrid, has consumed o…

JUL 22 · Europe - Russia

Catastrophic Loss for Malian Army Amid Rebel-Jihadist Campaign

In a devastating blow to the Malian military, over 50 soldiers have perished in a coordinated attack executed by Tuareg separatists and jiha…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US Escalates Iran Strikes Amid Gulf Tensions

UPDATE — Jul 19, 10:30 UTC: The new article reports on a specific incident in the Strait of Hormuz involving Iranian Revolutionary Guards an…

JUL 19 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in US-Iran Hostilities After Fatal Jordan Attack

The United States executed a series of air strikes on Iranian military installations on Saturday evening, marking a decisive response to con…

JUL 19 · Middle East & Africa