Walter MurrowIsrael Escalates in Lebanon; Wave Energy Gets a New Test
In the Middle East, Israel announced that its 98th Division had completed the encirclement of Bint Jbeil, a key town in southern Lebanon, and begun an assault as part of its ongoing military…
Booking.com Hit by Major Cyberattack
Millions of travelers received unwelcome news this week as Booking.com confirmed it had suffered a significant data breach. Cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to the company’s internal…
Peru Votes: Keiko Leads a Fractured Field
Peru held its 2026 presidential elections, and early quick-count results from polling firm IPSOS show Keiko Fujimori in the lead, while Roberto Sánchez, López Aliaga, and Nieto are locked in a…
EU Defense Chief Floats Return to Conscription
In Europe, the security conversation took a dramatic turn when Andre Denk, head of the European Defense Agency, publicly stated that compulsory military service could become necessary across the…
Trump’s Week of Self-Inflicted Wounds
Back in Washington, President Trump found himself embroiled in controversy — some of it bizarrely self-made. On Sunday, Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting himself as a Jesus…
Orbán’s Defeat Echoes Across the Atlantic
The most consequential political story of the week may have originated in Budapest, but its reverberations are being felt far beyond Hungary’s borders. Viktor Orbán, the right-wing populist who…
The Week Ahead
From the streets of Budapest to the corridors of the Paris tribunal, from the Strait of Hormuz to the drone-scarred battlefields of eastern Ukraine, the past few days have underscored a world in…
Germany’s Coalition Finally Delivers a Reform Plan
In Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition government unveiled a long-awaited reform package that Der Spiegel described as a genuine reform roadmap — “finally.” The outlet noted the plan…
Pope Leo Deepens Rift with Trump Over War
The growing tension between Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump intensified, with the pontiff declaring he would speak out “with all my strength against war” after Trump launched a sharp attack…
Easter Truce Collapses as Ukraine and Russia Resume Strikes
A brief Orthodox Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine unraveled almost as soon as it began. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian forces violated the 32-hour truce more than…
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