
When Roads of Oil and Gas Shift: A Quiet Reordering of Middle Eastern Infrastructure
EU explores supporting Middle East energy infrastructure projects to bypass conflict zones and improve supply security amid regional instability.

EU explores supporting Middle East energy infrastructure projects to bypass conflict zones and improve supply security amid regional instability.

Everest’s elite “Icefall Doctors” are battling unstable ice and a giant serac as they work to open the world’s most dangerous climbing route.

Spain dismissed reports that the U.S. may punish NATO allies over the Iran war, exposing growing strain within the Atlantic alliance.

Palestinians in the West Bank and parts of Gaza cast ballots in local elections, a rare democratic exercise amid war, division, and deep public disillusionment.

Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived, and Trump canceled the American delegation’s trip, dimming hopes for renewed diplomacy.

Coordinated attacks across Mali shook Bamako and northern cities at dawn, exposing the fragile calm of a nation still navigating insurgency and political upheaval.

A major Russian drone-and-missile attack across Ukraine killed seven people and injured dozens, with Dnipro suffering some of the heaviest damage.

Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Ural region for the first time in a record 1,800-kilometer raid, signaling a new reach in the war’s expanding geography.

The Eagles selected Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers with the 54th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a dynamic pass-catching weapon to an evolving offense.

The U.S. says its blockade on Iran is expanding globally, escalating pressure on Tehran and sending ripples through shipping lanes, diplomacy, and world energy markets.

The killing of journalists in Lebanon deepens fears that the legal and moral protections once shielding war correspondents are eroding amid escalating conflict.

King Charles’s upcoming U.S. visit may become the defining diplomatic and personal test of his reign amid strained alliances and global uncertainty.

More than 50 countries have launched a global science panel in Colombia to help accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels through practical roadmaps and expert guidance.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Pakistan for possible Iran peace talks as Islamabad becomes a key mediator amid a fragile Middle East ceasefire.

A leaked Pentagon email suggests the U.S. may punish NATO allies over Iran war disagreements, including reviewing Falklands sovereignty and targeting Spain’s alliance role.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has questioned whether the U.S. would honor NATO commitments in a Russian attack, deepening Europe’s debate over defense and alliance.

A Palestine Action activist told a UK court his sledgehammer attack on a police officer during an Elbit factory raid seemed “reasonable” in the chaos of the moment.

Ukraine has transformed Soviet-era An-28 aircraft into airborne drone carriers, launching interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed attacks more cheaply and efficiently.

An editorial reflection on the 2026 ANZAC Day commemorations at Gallipoli, viewing the event as a symbol of national identity and international reconciliation.

Norway plans to ban social media for children under 16, joining a global movement to curb screen addiction and protect young users online.

An editorial observation on Pakistan’s role as a diplomatic conduit between the U.S. and Iran, viewing Islamabad as a vital "silent bridge" for regional mediation.

With 3,000 Iran-bound containers stranded in Karachi, Tehran explores overland routes as conflict and blockades tighten around the Strait of Hormuz.

Italian UN peacekeepers replaced a crucifix vandalized by Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, offering a quiet symbol of hope amid war and displacement.

An editorial exploration of Pakistan's new digital security framework, viewing it as a vital protective shield for the nation's growing fintech and banking sectors.