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The Kurds’ fortunes have ebbed and flowed in recent years, but the fall of the Assad regime in Syria in December 2024, the 2025 decision by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to dissolve and engage in talks with the Turkish government, and the 2026 U.S.-Israeli war with Iran had enormous ripple effe

UK start-up Isembard is linking hundreds of small machine shops into a decentralised military manufacturing network

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, with thousands of Ukrainian civilians facing severe risks to their lives, food shortages, and a lack of medical assistance, according to a new UN report. The post A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Russian-occupied southern

This report analyzes what a stronger Europe in NATO means in practice, how European allies can take greater responsibility without weakening the cohesion of the Alliance, and what role Sweden can play. The post A stronger Europe in NATO—the way forward appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza, medics say Reuters

Israel government says it will defy Supreme Court ruling on media regulator Reuters

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand this week to shore up ties with Indo-Pacific nations as questions grow over the US’s commitment to the region and China’s influence expands.

NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect Reuters

World absorbs historic Iran war oil supply loss, but depleted stocks bring risks Reuters

Submarine-launched projectile carrying dummy warhead draws condemnation from Japan, Australia and New Zealand