Despite ongoing tensions and uncertainty, some of what can be described as normal daily life is slowly returning in Beirut, with businesses reopening as residents cautiously resume their routines. However, continued...
Ukraine plans nuclear expansion as Chernobyl disaster marks 40 years | DW News
As Ukraine prepares to mark 40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster — the Chernobyl meltdown — the country has announced plans to significantly expand its nuclear energy output by 2050. Nearly four decades...
EU advances talks on ‘mutual defence clause’
European leaders are increasingly questioning their reliance on the US for defence while exploring stronger internal security and mutual defence measures. At the same time, internal divisions persist, even as the EU...
Africa Matters: Kenya plunged into petrol price pain
Fuel prices have surged in many countries worldwide, and Kenya one of the biggest users of fuel in East Africa is no exception. Families and small businesses are now struggling to keep up with rising transport costs.
Africa Matters: Chagos Islands Saga
The UK has paused its plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to US objections. The strategically vital islands in the Indian Ocean remain contested territory. Meanwhile, rising fuel prices in Kenya are...
UK Government: Falkland sovereignty rests with UK | BBC News
Sovereignty of the Falkland Islands "rests with the UK", Downing Street has said, following a report the US could review its position on Britain’s claim to the territory. An internal Pentagon email...
How can the US sink Iran’s mine-laying ships? | Iran War Briefing Day 56 with Prof Michael Clarke
We are expecting to see three more US carrier strike groups and two Marine Expeditionary Units to arrive in the Middle East as part of America’s military reinforcement in the region. Will that intimidate Iran or...