Terrorism

Unfrozen from the Dead: Taliban Gains First Backer in Russia

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban government breaks four years of international isolation and opens a new chapter in Afghan diplomacy.

Investment and Mediation: The UAE’s Stake in Kashmir Stability

Kashmir tensions escalate, risking UAE’s investments, expat stability, and regional security amid rising India-Pakistan conflict.

The Return of Boko Haram: Security Collapses After Niger’s Withdrawal

The deadly resurgence of Boko Haram sweeps across northern Nigeria, capturing territory and shattering fragile peace as Niger's withdrawal from regional forces leaves civilians vulnerable.

AfPak: Border Disputes, Security Challenges, and the Path to Stability

AfPak tensions persist due to border disputes, security challenges, and ethnic divisions, impacting regional stability and trade.

Prosecutors Drop Case Against Mathilde Panot Amid Free Speech Debate

Paris drops terror probe of leftwing politician, Mathilde Panot, who called the Hamas attack an "armed Palestinian offensive."

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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.