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Syrian man uncovers library hidden behind wall for 15 years
Abu Bilal built a secret wall in his home to protect his books from Syria’s former Assad regime.
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Pernicious states: Towards a new grammar of international relations
We have names for weak and failing states. We need one for superpowers that cause global harm.
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From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes
The world’s second-largest crude exporter is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.
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‘They called us’: Has Trump abandoned Bab al-Mandeb to the Houthis?
Washington’s response to the Houthi advance exposes the limits of the US security umbrella in the Gulf.
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Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal
Former England captain David Beckham backs his Inter Miami player Lionel Messi for Ballon d’Or after Campeones Cup win.
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At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Missile and drone strikes targeted Ukraine’s capital Kyiv as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions.
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NBA star Irving pledges to pay Al-Shaair’s NFL fine over Hind Rajab message
Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for wearing the name of Hind Rajab on his eye black.
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UK charities, protest groups condemn Israeli ban threat after sanctions
Having warned London of ‘consequences’ for sanctions, Israel targets UK charities, campaign groups and Palestine Action.
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Lebanon security talks in Paris to focus on post-UNIFIL alternatives
The security talks come as Israeli forces continue attacks across southern Lebanon despite a “ceasefire”.
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OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively
The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.
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