HTS
WORLD
Mali Crisis: Patchwork Insurgency Challenges Sahel Confederation
A former musician's alliance with rebels dismantles a fragile security pact, fulfilling the final, chaotic legacy of Muammar al-Gaddafi in Mali.
EUROPE
Syria Pivot: UK Lifts Sanctions on Defence and Intelligence
UK lifts sanctions on defence and intelligence sectors in Syria, aiming for regional stability amid global human rights concerns.
WORLD
Türkiye and U.S. Sideline France in Northern Syria
Paris falters in Syria as Türkiye rejects French involvement, solidifying the U.S. as its sole partner in the region.
WORLD
On One Knee: HTS Looks to Riyadh
The Syrian Foreign Minister's visit to Riyadh represents a strategic effort by Syria's transitional government, under Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with the Kingdom as shuttle diplomacy takes hold.
WORLD
Al-Sharaa Seeks Support in Meeting with Christian Clerics
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with Christian clerics in Damascus to reassure the country's dwindling Christian community, amid growing concerns over religious tolerance and the influence of radical militias following his rise to power.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
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.
