U.S. Sanctions Hit Cartel del Noreste's Money Web

UN Urges Restraint as Northern Ethiopia Fighting Spreads

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over rapidly deteriorating conditions in northern Ethiopia, calling on all parties to immediately de-escalate after fighting intensified in and around Tigray. The seizure and occupation of three airports — Mekelle, Axum, and Shire — has heightened fears of a broader conflict spreading to neighbouring areas.

Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Espionage as Law Lags

Intelligence agencies across the globe are integrating artificial intelligence into surveillance and data analysis operations, while international legal frameworks governing its use remain largely undeveloped. The gap between technological capability and regulatory oversight has drawn scrutiny from governments, researchers, and civil liberties organizations alike.

Western Patience Frays as Russia's Covert Operations Expand

A pattern of suspected Russian sabotage, espionage, and hybrid attacks across Europe has placed NATO governments under mounting pressure to define the boundaries of their response. As incidents accumulate, the question of proportional action grows increasingly urgent for Western policymakers.

Logistics Emerges as a Core Pillar of Modern Military Power

Nations and alliances are increasingly treating military logistics not as a support function but as a central element of strategic planning. Investments in supply chain resilience, transportation infrastructure, and pre-positioned stockpiles are reshaping how armed forces prepare for large-scale conflict.

U.S. Appalachians Hold 328 Years of Lithium Imports

The Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium — enough to replace 328 years of U.S. imports at last year's level, according to new USGS research. The deposits, concentrated in the Carolinas, Maine, and New Hampshire, are held in large-grained pegmatite rocks and could substantially reduce American dependence on foreign mineral supplies.

US tech leaders are urgently calling for rules on AI – China already has them

China has already implemented many rules governing the use of artificial intelligence.

The ‘War Games’ problem: Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control

A hit 1983 movie illustrates what computer scientists have long known: If you give an AI agent a goal but don’t control what it can and can’t do, you shouldn’t be surprised by what it does.

Mecca pact: Pakistan and Turkey have answered Saudi Arabia’s call for help – but don’t expect them to fight the Houthis

Pakistan and Turkey have answered Saudi Arabia’s call against the Houthis with a shield rather than a sword.

UN Chief: Inequality a 'Ticking Time Bomb'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that unchecked global inequality poses a systemic threat to international stability, with the richest 10 per cent of the world's population now owning 75 per cent of all wealth. Speaking at a high-level leaders' event in New York, he called for an International Panel on Inequality to develop science-based solutions.

Houthi rebel offensive fuels fears of escalation in the Middle East and Europe

The Iran-backed rebel group has taken control of the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Unmanned Systems Reshape Modern Military Strategy

Drone technology has become a central pillar of contemporary military operations, altering how armed forces conduct surveillance, logistics, and combat. Nations across the globe are accelerating investment in unmanned systems as the nature of warfare continues to evolve.

FAO Vaccinates Millions of Animals in War-Torn Sudan

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization has launched a nationwide livestock vaccination campaign in Sudan targeting 9.8 million animals and 1.2 million households amid ongoing conflict. The effort is part of a broader emergency response as funding for agricultural relief covers only 11 percent of identified needs.