Security issues

Strait of Hormuz issue must be resolved through diplomacy, says German foreign minister

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during their meeting in Ankara, Turkey, March 12, 2026. Turkish Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

Israel plans new foothold on the Red Sea to fight the Houthis

Last June, a small group of Israeli security officials arrived in Somaliland to visit its strategic coastline, according to people familiar with the matter.

Canada boosts security at US, Israeli diplomatic buildings after consulate shooting

A member of law enforcement personnel works at the scene outside the U.S. Consulate after shots were fired, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 10, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Kyaw Soe Oo

EU withdraws Middle East personnel after US-Israel strike Iran

A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on Feb 28. The EU described developments across the Middle East as "perilous", after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran.

E-mails to Chinese dancers allegedly threatened Australian PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate his official residence in Canberra on Feb 24 over an unspecified “alleged security incident”.

US military shoots down government drone in Texas accident, congressional aides say

The Federal Aviation Administration's cited "special security reasons" in its notice about the restrictions on the airspace near the Mexican border.

Convicted stowaway arrested again following flight to Milan

Ms Svetlana Dali was detained at Milan’s Malpensa Airport and could face prosecution in the US for bypassing security to board the United Airlines flight.

Iran ramps up oil tanker loading as US builds military force

A view of a highway in Tehran on Feb 18. The race to load barrels onto vessels would allow Tehran to unlock as much production as possible before any potential disruption.

Commentary

The trouble when fact-checking is in English and social media isn’t

While fake news in English is closely monitored, the same is not true when it is spread through vernacular content.

News analysis

Seeking stronger ties, Germany’s Merz takes his ‘principled realism’ doctrine to Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang greeting Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume as he welcomed the business delegation that accompanied German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left, behind Mr Li) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Feb 25.

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