Drones

Proxy Drone War: Iraq and Belarus as Staging Grounds 

Iraq and Belarus are now serving as drone launchpads against Gulf and Baltic states, giving Tehran and Moscow a deniable reach across two fronts.

Foreign Drones Escalate Sudan’s Civil War

Three years in, drones from contested supply chains have usurped past combat methods to act as the ultimate driver of Sudan's civilian casualties.

Sudan’s Drone War: Low-Cost Conflict In Energy Crunch

In Khartoum's bombed-out streets, 1.8 million people reclaimed their homes, before drone strikes resumed.

The Islamabad Opening: Riyadh’s Proxy Peace

As Iranian fire threatens the Kingdom's immense economic plans, Saudi Arabia is backing Islamabad and its peace effort to bypass its own diplomatic deadlocks.

Fireworks and Drones in Dutch Skies: Tradition Under Negotiation

As Dutch cities restrict fireworks and test drone shows, a familiar question returns: how far should public rituals bend for noise-sensitive neighbours and animals?

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Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.

Sánchez Rents His Fate to Housing Anger

Sánchez is betting housing anger can save his government, but voters may blame him for the crisis.

Renault Goes Leaner: Drones and Electric Cars

Renault's falling petrol sales are paying for electric access, but real ownership is still missing for French households.

France: The Budget Strain Behind Raging School Protests

France's school protests began with overcrowded classes and missing teachers, but street violence and a budget fight now threaten to bury the grievances behind them.

Saudi Arabia Pays Cultural Businesses to Adopt AI

Riyadh's grants for AI in museums, fashion and film show a strategy aimed at spreading the technology beyond data centres and into everyday business.