Rivalry in the Horn of Africa
Israel's war on Gaza and regional fallout
Trump's trade war
As Saudi Arabia approaches its third century as a nation, Founding Day frames 1727 not simply as a historical milestone but as the starting point of an evolving state
Supreme Court shoots down Trump's tariffs
Donald Trump's administration has ordered military chiefs to incorporate Artificial Intelligence into almost everything that it does, and to do it quickly.
An eye-opening UN report revealing the extent of the problem posed by rapidly diminishing freshwater reserves is a sobering read
Elon Musk's satellite internet connectivity service— designed to bypass state-controlled networks—could form the nucleus of an alternative communications infrastructure in Iran
Those with the most advanced chips and algorithms can integrate them into their military infrastructure to create a potent fighting machine. As a key White House document shows, the race is on.
Analysts say Europe-Asia trade could become faster and cheaper if cargo ships use the North-East Arctic Passage as an alternative to the Red Sea, but there are problems to overcome.
The immediate economic impact will be more uncertainty
Iran's vast oil and strategic mineral reserves have moved to the centre of negotiations with the US, which could reshape Trump's calculus
Rising bullion prices, volatile currency markets, and renewed debate over US monetary strategy reflect deepening doubts about Washington's stewardship of the global financial system
A Palestinian youth hangs decorative lights at a shop in East Jerusalem on 16 February 2026, as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
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