New government accused of ‘performative justice’ and making deals with suspects in 2013 Tadamon massacres Ahmad al-Homsi is a deep sleeper, but when he was woken last month and told that Amjad Youssef, a Syrian intelligence officer who killed civilians in the 2013 Tadamon massacres, had been arrested, he bolted ...
Month: May 2026
Could Iran’s escalating economic crisis weaken negotiating position with US?Could Iran’s escalating economic crisis weaken negotiating position with US?
War has combined with battered economy to leave Tehran wondering how hardline it can afford to be Iran may not be choking like a stuffed pig as Donald Trump predicted, but its economy is in serious difficulty as a combination of a massive war-damages bill, inflation, currency devaluation, unemployment and ...
Security or justice? Syria faces post-Assad reckoning after string of arrestsSecurity or justice? Syria faces post-Assad reckoning after string of arrests
New government accused of ‘performative justice’ and making deals with suspects in 2013 Tadamon massacres Ahmad al-Homsi is a deep sleeper, but when he was woken last month and told that Amjad Youssef, a Syrian intelligence officer who killed civilians in the 2013 Tadamon massacres, had been arrested, he bolted ...
Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of HormuzTrump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says. ...
Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitivenessChris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour’s vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes. ...
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortagesThe threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays – and what could be done about it? ...
Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospitalRudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman. ...
Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched – and ready for revengeSome Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched – and ready for revenge
Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over. ...
Spirit closure reflects airlines’ woesSpirit closure reflects airlines’ woes
The demise of American budget carrier Spirit Airlines reflects how the jet fuel crisis stemming from the Iran war is imperiling the global travel industry, analysts said. The company abruptly shut down on Saturday after talks for a government bailout fell apart, stranding passengers and leaving 17,000 people out of ...
Kyiv grows its global security mightKyiv grows its global security might
Ukraine is increasingly playing the role of global security provider — rather than recipient — as US allies question the extent of Washington’s security guarantees, experts said. Kyiv has become an arms powerhouse by building up its drone capabilities and bolstering defense partnerships that give it additional geopolitical leverage, an ...