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…)
Human traffickers are quickly changing their routes and dodging efforts to tackle Europe’s migration problem, a NATO official said. (FULL STORY) (more…)

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…)
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…)

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…)
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…)

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…)
The sharp drop in crude oil revenues has not slowed defense spending for several Middle East states. (FULL STORY) (more…)

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…)
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presence in Syria despite President Vladimir Putin’s pledge that Moscow’s “task” was “achieved” and its forces would be withdrawn.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…)