Germany’s response to the July 2026 attack in Berlin illustrates a gap between identifying a terrorism threat and taking effective preventive action, according to an analysis published in the latest issue of
Sri Lankan investigators say the killing of a Chinese national allegedly linked to an international cybercrime network was orchestrated by a criminal syndicate following a dispute over the distribution of illicit proceeds.
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A ruling by Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has revived the case of an Afghan woman promised protection under a German admission programme, delivering a legal setback for Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt. As
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From Judith Butler’s standing-room-only appearance in Madrid to the enduring influence of figures such as Slavoj Žižek, Byung-Chul Han, Thomas Piketty and Yuval Noah Harari, a growing group of contemporary thinkers has
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Three decades after the publication of Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk says the cultural space for transgressive fiction in the United States fundamentally changed after the 11 September attacks. Speaking to El País
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In an extensive interview with Die Zeit, former German ambassador to Moscow Rüdiger von Fritsch reflects on growing up with a father who remained committed to Nazi ideology throughout his life, the
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Paramount has suspended its proposed acquisition of Warner for nearly a year while legal challenges to the deal continue in the United States. The decision follows a temporary court order halting the
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has approved legislation that would automatically hold children aged 14 and over criminally responsible, reversing the previous presumption of diminished responsibility for minors. The proposal, aimed at
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The Venezuelan government has formally initiated its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the Hague-based tribunal has become politically biased and no longer serves the principles of international justice.
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The Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court has voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct, marking the first dismissal of a chief prosecutor in
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EU Sanctions FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Despite His Opposition to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The European Union has imposed sanctions on International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich, citing actions deemed to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, prompting his resignation from the leadership of the global chess body. The
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HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore insurance business to Allianz for $2.1 billion, marking another significant step in chief executive Georges Elhedery’s drive to simplify the bank’s global operations while sharpening
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Meta is facing higher borrowing costs as investors seek greater compensation for financing its latest artificial intelligence infrastructure project, underscoring growing caution in debt markets over the rapid expansion of AI investment.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a series of fresh concessions aimed at calming widespread student unrest over examination paper leaks, as protesters prepared for a nationwide demonstration on Friday despite
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched an expansive new vision for international artificial intelligence co-operation, presenting Beijing’s most comprehensive proposal yet to position itself as a global leader in AI development while
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Field Marshal Asim Munir has sought to redefine Pakistan’s place in an increasingly volatile international order by positioning the country as a pivotal diplomatic and security partner across the Middle East while
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