US Vice-President JD Vance has been leading talks with Iran but criticised pro-Israel lawmakers for claiming that the US would have to pay $300bn to rebuild the country. So, what's the deal?
Overlapping interests in energy and geopolitics have led to competing maritime claims, disputes over trade corridors, and fights over fighter jets and Syria. It all adds up to a new strategic rivalry
The FIFA World Cup is widely regarded as one of the hardest trophies to win in sport. Over more than nine decades of competition, only eight nations have become world champions—a remarkably small…
As fans fill stadiums from Mexico City to Vancouver, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is transforming North America into a giant sporting stage, connecting 16 host cities across three countries and spanning…
Billions of dollars in frozen assets have emerged as one of the most significant issues in the latest round of US-Iran negotiations, with Tehran seeking access to long-restricted funds in exchange…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the most significant transformation in the tournament's nearly century-long history. For the first time, football's biggest event will be jointly hosted by three…
SpaceX is preparing for a 12 June initial public offering that could become the largest in history, targeting a valuation of at least $1.8tn and seeking to raise roughly $75bn in fresh capital. The…
Regional states have come to the realisation that fighting 'axis' members individually will have little effect, and any tactical success will likely be short-lived