The FIFA World Cup is widely regarded as one of the hardest trophies to win in sport. Over more than nine decades of competition, only eight nations have become world champions—a remarkably small…

As fans fill stadiums from Mexico City to Vancouver, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is transforming North America into a giant sporting stage, connecting 16 host cities across three countries and spanning…

Billions of dollars in frozen assets have emerged as one of the most significant issues in the latest round of US-Iran negotiations, with Tehran seeking access to long-restricted funds in exchange…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the most significant transformation in the tournament's nearly century-long history. For the first time, football's biggest event will be jointly hosted by three…

SpaceX is preparing for a 12 June initial public offering that could become the largest in history, targeting a valuation of at least $1.8tn and seeking to raise roughly $75bn in fresh capital. The…

The Iran war has triggered growing concern over the state of United States munitions inventories after the Pentagon expended thousands of high-end missiles and precision-guided weapons in less than…

Hajj represents the fifth pillar of Islam, during which millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Makkah to perform religious rituals that unite them despite their different cultural,…

On the eve of Donald Trump’s visit to China, trade relations between the world’s two largest economies remain marked by tension, recalibration, and strategic competition. In 2025, rising US tariffs…

Shadow fleets have evolved from niche sanction-evasion tools into a parallel global shipping system. Today, more than 3,000 vessels operate using deceptive practices such as AIS signal manipulation,…

A recently released Saudi Vision 2030 report offered an optimistic yet cautious outlook for economic growth, highlighting areas where major international institutions agreed and disagreed. For its…