Background: A New Wave of Deportations In the twelve months ending September 2026, the number of anti‑government activists sent back to Russia...
Background: The Strait of Hormuz as a global chokepoint The 21‑mile-wide Strait of Hormuz, sandwiched between Iran and the United Arab Emirates,...
A tragic flashpoint in a growing crisis The United States has recorded more than 2,800 school‑related shootings since 1999, according to the...
Background: The Ukraine war, US politics and EU aid Since Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union has...
Settlement controversy and China’s historic diplomatic balance The expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank has long been a flashpoint...
Background: Tourism and Safety in Cyprus Cyprus has long marketed itself as a family‑friendly Mediterranean destination, with more than three million tourists...
The attack at Silver Rail Elementary In the early hours of October 15, 2026, a gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary...
Background: Energy sites as front‑line targets Since Russia’s full‑scale invasion in 2022, both sides have repeatedly struck each other's energy infrastructure. Moscow...
Background: Maduro’s legal battles in the US Since 2017, former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has been fighting a series of civil lawsuits...
Background: The al-Maashiq Palace and Yemen's turbulent politics Al-Maashiq Palace, perched on the outskirts of Sana’a, has long served as the symbolic...
Background: How Starlink became Ukraine's lifeline When Russia launched its full‑scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s terrestrial internet infrastructure was quickly crippled...
Background: The Fort Hood tragedy and its lingering legal battle On November 5, 2009, Major Nidal Hasan opened fire at the Fort...
The marathon gig: what the band achieved In an audacious stunt that captured attention far beyond the Australian outback, indie rock outfit...
Background: fragile school infrastructure in Pakistan Pakistan’s public‑school building stock is largely a legacy of the 1970s and 1980s, when rapid expansion...
A unique transport hub under pressure The Channel Tunnel, often called the "Chunnel," is a 50‑kilometre engineering marvel that links Folkestone in...
