Appian's talks with the EBRD point to a growing role for development finance in diversifying critical-mineral supply chains, although no deal has yet been announced.

A record-scale theft from Binance, attributed by blockchain intelligence firms to a North Korean-linked hacking unit, exposes the intersection of digital finance, cyber operations and national security.

Coordinated action across 113 ports links maritime safety, arms shipments and labour grievances to the wider political costs of war.

A failed Security Council vote leaves MINURSO's mandate expiring on 31 October, exposing a widening divide over autonomy, self-determination and the future of UN mediation.

قراءة استراتيجية في موازين القوة بين الولايات المتحدة وإسرائيل وإيران، ومخاطر مضيق هرمز، وثلاثة مسارات محتملة للمرحلة المقبلة.

Nasdaq futures slid as investors weighed escalating Iran-related risks against the cost and uncertain returns of the AI investment boom.

Tour d'horizon concis de l'économie mondiale, des États-Unis, de la Chine, de l'Europe, de la Russie, du Moyen-Orient et de l'IA au 29 octobre 2026.

A concise look at the global economy, the US, China, Europe, Russia, the Middle East and AI as of 29 October 2026.

Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key Features Hegseth’s political future: Democrats are pressing President Donald Trump to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with some lawmakers threatening congressional accountability proceedings. The cost of the Iran war: Disputes over additional Pentagon funding are emerging as a central point of conflict between …