Drone Strike Has Cyprus, and Europe, on Edge
Allies have rushed to defend the Mediterranean nation, where the drone hit a British base. Some Cypriots wonder why the bases are still there.
International Relations
EU joint defence procurement
EU joint procurement has acquired renewed urgency in light of a worsening security environment, yet collaboration remains limited despite record defence spending of in 2025 and longstanding EU benchmarks. The Union has therefore strengthened financial and regulatory incentives to increase joint acquisitions, although political, industrial and governance constraints continue to impede sustained progress.
How the War in Iran Could Help China and Change Asia
American officials have said for years that they would prioritize the Indo-Pacific. Now they’re moving warships, missiles and air defenses out for a war in the Middle East.
Carney Plans Military Expansion in Canada’s Arctic, Following Trump Threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would build three bases in the region. The government also plans to improve infrastructure and airports in the north.
What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?
With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies.
Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.
Drone Strike in Congo Kills 3, Including U.N. Worker
The attack struck a residential area of Goma, killing an employee of the U.N.’s children’s agency and two others amid a sharp rise in drone warfare.
Displaced Lebanese Haunted by Strikes from the Sky
With airstrikes expanding beyond the limits of Beirut’s southern suburbs, people in the city say that even the once-safest corners may no longer be off-limits.
Ground Down by War, Hezbollah’s Loyal Base Shows Cracks
“We just want to be back in our homes,” said a Lebanese man who, like many others in the latest round of fighting, has to flee.
Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack
The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.