Syria takes on Iran’s proxies
Special coverage on the attack on Iran
Israel's war on Gaza and its regional repercussions
Our cover story this week explores the opportunities and risks accompanying Syria's shift from being a corridor of Iranian influence to a state intent on containing it
COP31: global call to spend more on climate, less on wars
Technology has made it easier for anyone to access military know-how, triggering a policy debate on how to constrain non-state actors in the digital space
Whether it is rivers, glaciers, or sea-level submergence, the implications of rising temperatures are becoming an increasingly urgent issue for states
Engineering and mechanics have helped these products of the future move. Now AI is helping with understanding and autonomous action. Big developments are unfolding across the world
Who controls the means of communication and who can use it to their best advantage has been a feature of demonstrations over recent years. The recent French student protests were no different
Rising borrowing costs and persistent inflation are narrowing the UK's fiscal room for manoeuvre, exposing the limits of monetary independence
Tens of billions of dollars are spent every year buying stakes in teams with global appeal. Those buying them have big ambitions
Zelensky has warned the world could see a new food crisis after attacks and insecurity severely disrupted the maritime routes through which millions of tonnes of Ukrainian exports normally pass
A northern region that was captured by the Houthis in 2020 has been the scene of fierce fighting in recent weeks, with some gains by government forces. Why is it important?
A child celebrates after lighting firecrackers during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Hyderabad, India, on 8 November 2026.
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