Migrant smugglers ‘changing routes fast,’ NATO warns
Human traffickers are quickly changing their routes and dodging efforts to tackle Europe’s migration problem, a NATO official said. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Border security, migrants major UK concerns as Brexit vote nears
By Jack Caravelli UK voters are being bombarded on all sides over the merits of staying in or leaving the European Union (EU) in advance of the June 23 (more…)
Major oil states again stymied by one another, U.S. fracking tech
By Jack Caravelli A marathon meeting in Doha on April 17 of OPEC members and non-OPEC members such as Russia failed to reach agreement on capping daily production of (more…)
ISIL loses ground in the Middle East but expands reach elsewhere
By Jack Caravelli The Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) has not scored a decisive military victory in the Middle East in over a year. But now, the (more…)
Gulf-backed Yemeni forces seize city from Al Qaida
Yemeni forces, backed by air support from the Saudi-led coalition, recaptured a southern city that had been held by Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) since last summer. (more…)
Rome authorities stressed by Libyan ‘boat people’, terror threat
By Jack Caravelli ROME — Spring for many is a time of renewal, especially in Rome where throngs of tourists visit iconic sites, and the faithful flock to the (more…)
Mideast military spending rises despite oil decline
The sharp drop in crude oil revenues has not slowed defense spending for several Middle East states. (FULL STORY) (more…)
The second nuclear age: Brussels and the expanding terror threat
By Jack Caravelli The attacks in Brussels are another reminder that while some progress has been made in taking territory in Iraq and Syria from ISIL, the terrorist threat (more…)
Evidence lacking that Putin is actually withdrawing from Syria
Russia continues to maintain a large presence in Syria despite President Vladimir Putin’s pledge that Moscow’s “task” was “achieved” and its forces would be withdrawn. (FULL STORY) (more…)