Defence giants Lockheed and Northrop see billion-dollar deals as Pentagon accelerates missile arsenal production Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026 The United States Department of Defense penned a new deal with defence giants Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in an effort to ramp up production capacity for parts used in missile defence systems. The…
It’s five years this month since the chaotic retreat of US forces from Kabul. The Nato-backed invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, launched after the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington DC, is now widely regarded as a failure. It cost the lives of more than 2,400 US and 450 British…
United States President Donald Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached “rapidly”. The region has been on edge, fearing that the fighting could escalate once again after Washington and Tehran traded threats of renewed heavy attacks, including against…
The attempted assassination of Vadym Yermolaiev is about far more than a single act of violence. With every new development, the case has become a reminder that the consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine increasingly reach beyond the battlefield and into the heart of Western Europe. The bombing of Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco raises more…
For decades, many companies built their supply chains around one primary objective: efficiency. Manufacturing was concentrated where costs were lower, suppliers were selected on price and speed, and global logistics allowed products and components to move across continents with relative predictability. That model is now undergoing significant change. Recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the vulnerability…
The deadly attack that occurred on Monday in the Syrian city of Raqqa serves as a reminder that, despite the loss of its territorial pseudo-caliphate, the Islamic State organization remains a major security threat in the Middle East. According to Syrian authorities, a suicide bomber targeted a camp under the Ministry of Interior, causing the…
For decades, Hezbollah was considered the most powerful non-state armed force in the Middle East. Possessing a substantial arsenal, a deep-rooted presence in Lebanese society, and constant Iranian strategic support, the movement had succeeded in establishing itself as an essential player in the regional equation. Today, this position seems more fragile than ever. The military…
Since the beginning of the regional clashes, Israel has progressively regained the strategic initiative on multiple fronts. After concentrating its efforts on Gaza, the Jewish state extended its military operations against Hezbollah’s structures in Lebanon and against Tehran-backed networks throughout the entire Middle East. This approach aims to prevent its adversaries from rebuilding their military…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is going through one of the most serious institutional crises in its history. Its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties pending a final decision by the institution’s 125 member states, following a lengthy investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. This decision marks a major turning…
Global news consumption patterns have evolved in recent years, with growing attention to the phenomenon often described as “news fatigue.” In multiple countries, surveys and media studies indicate that a portion of audiences is reducing exposure to continuous news coverage, particularly during periods marked by overlapping international crises. Research conducted by institutions such as the…
