Security / Defence
Ukraine will lobby harder for long-range strikes
Kyiv believes that permission to conduct long-range strikes on Russian territory could boost its military fortunes
UkraineDivisive politics will undermine Somalia’s security
As Somalia prepares to welcome another new peacekeeping mission, long-standing security shortfalls persist
SomaliaChina-Japan tensions could worsen
A Japanese boy has been stabbed in Shenzhen on his way to school
ChinaColombia attack will probably mark end of ELN talks
An attack in Arauca resulted in dozens of casualties and dealt a major blow to Petro’s Total Peace project
ColombiaNew EU Commission reflects shifting policy priorities
Von der Leyen said competitiveness and defence will be the top priorities for the new European Commission
EUAn Israeli-Hezbollah war looms closer than ever
Hezbollah is again having to weigh the urgency of responding forcefully to an Israeli attack against the risk of war
LebanonKyiv will not cede territory as part of Victory Plan
President Zelensky stated that his Victory Plan does not involve ceding any Ukrainian territory to Russia.
UkraineThe United Arab Emirates will expand its AI plans
Plans for two institutes aimed at promoting the responsible use of AI were announced yesterday
United Arab Emirates
