Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz
Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz Using fake flags, shell companies and disabled tracking signals, a vast network of vessels bypassed the US…
Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year deal
Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year deal England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim. Save England’s…
Will the Iran war reshape the global energy order?
Counting the Cost Will the Iran war reshape the global energy order? As oil markets shift, OPEC’s grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards…
Humanoid robots being trialled as airport workers in Japan
Japan Airlines says it will trial humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.
Somalia shapes its own destiny in global security forums
Opinion Somalia shapes its own destiny in global security forums New roles at the UN and African Union mark a shift from being the subject of decisions to helping shape…
How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions
How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up. Save Iran’s…
Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada
Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses. Save Vice…
The UAE’s OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity
The UAE’s OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity The move reflects a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances.…
Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation
EXPLAINER Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation In 2025, global military spending rose to $2.88 trillion. As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean…
FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions
FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.…