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The Somali government's conflict with Al-Shabaab militants continues without a decisive advantage for The Somali government’s battle with Al-Shabaab militants grinds on, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage. To improve its lot, Mogadishu needs to bolster its military and alleviate civilian suffering in areas under insurgent control, while looking for openings for dialogue with the group.
Olga spoke with Galip Dalay of Chatham House about Türkiye's relations within NATO This week on War & Peace, Olga speaks with Galip Dalay, senior research fellow at Chatham House, about Türkiye’s evolving relations within NATO and with the EU as Ankara prepares to host the upcoming NATO summit in July.
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo "El Tigre" de la This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Renata Segura and Elizabeth Dickinson about Colombia’s turbulent election, president-elect Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella’s hardline promises to fight armed groups and the legacy of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s signature policy of “Total Peace”.
Crisis Group analysts monitor global conflicts and crises weekly. On Our Radar scans conflicts and crises around the globe every week and features some of the hotspots Crisis Group’s analysts are closely watching. Whether an under-reported trend or a headline-grabbing development, our field experts explain why it matters or what should be done.
Mark Rutte said NATO allies are on track to match US defense spending. European members and Canada are increasing their spending to align with the US. The US has long criticized Europe's low military spending. Rutte also backed continued support for Ukraine. On the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte said European members and Canada are on track to bring their defense spending into line with that of the United States, which has long criticized Europe's lack of military spending and perceived "free riding.".
The United Nations reported ongoing restrictions at Gaza border crossings. These closures impede the delivery of critical supplies. The UN expressed concern for children in both Gaza and the West Bank. Reports indicate senseless infant deaths in the West Bank. Ongoing restrictions and closures of border crossings continue to hamper delivery of critical supplies into the Gaza Strip, amid mounting concern for children there and in the West Bank, the United Nations said on Monday.
At least 330 children were reported killed or injured in Sudan during the first six months of 2026. The UN Children's Fund made this announcement on Monday. Children across Sudan are bearing the brunt of the escalating war. The conflict is becoming increasingly deadly. Children across Sudan continue to bear the brunt of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly, with at least 330 children reported killed or injured during the first six months of 2026, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.
President Trump will meet President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara. The White House announced the meeting on July 5. The U. S. is pushing for renewed diplomacy on Russia's war. Allies are urged to increase defense responsibilities. US President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the White House announced on July 5, as Washington seeks to revive stalled diplomacy over Russia's war while pressing European allies to take greater responsibility for the continent's defense.
NATO leaders prepare for a July 7-8 summit in Ankara. WASHINGTON – As NATO leaders prepare for a pivotal July 7-8 summit in Ankara amid Russia's war against Ukraine and renewed tensions in the Middle East, former US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) James Gilmore says the alliance is undergoing a difficult but ultimately strengthening transformation rather than entering a period of decline.
Archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine city in Egypt's western desert, revealing fourth-century quarters and structures. Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activitiesArchaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert. The fourth-century quarters had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis. Archaeologists also found coins, pottery fragments and tools.
Drone strikes hit El Obeid, Sudan, over the weekend, killing over 20 people. Attacks struck schools and fuel stations. El Obeid is a key battleground in the conflict between Sudan's armed forces and the RSF. El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSFFatima has lost count of the number of drone attacks on the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan, but said the attacks this past weekend were the most violent so far. The drones hit schools and fuel stations, killing more than 20 people, including students, she said.
DeepSeek is reportedly developing its own AI chip. This move would represent a significant strategic change for the company. It could also increase challenges for Chinese tech firm Huawei. If successful, DeepSeek's expansion into semiconductor development would mark a major strategic shift for a company widely hailed in China as the country's AI champion, potentially adding to challenges faced by Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jakarta on July 6. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally greeted him at the airport. The welcome included an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet. The Prime Minister had arrived in Indonesia on July 6, launching the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet and a personal reception by the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport.
Severe storms across China have resulted in 15 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The storms brought tornadoes and landslides. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from affected areas. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for an "all out" rescue effort. Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for ‘all out’ rescue effort as death toll rises and 16 people remain buried after a landslide in the country’s westThe death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged “all out” efforts to rescue people affected by.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated China's recent ICBM test in the Pacific risks nuclear proliferation. He noted the missile could cause significant damage if weaponized. The Solomon Islands prime minister expressed concern over such tests in the region. Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’ Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation, with the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fired on Monday capable of causing “considerable damage” if weaponis.
Tashiev was convicted of plotting a coup in Kyrgyzstan. He was granted probation instead of a prison sentence. This decision comes as Kyrgyz journalists and musicians remain jailed or in exile for reporting on his family's corruption. That Tashiev was given probation after a coup plot conviction while Kyrgyz journalists and musicians sit in jail, or exile, for reporting on his family’s corruption says everything that needs to be said about the character of justice and politics in Kyrgyzstan.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Chatti, a Manhattan restaurant. He dined with his wife and parents. The restaurant features Kerala's toddy shop cuisine from Chef Regi Mathew. The New York City mayor, dined with his wife Rama Duwaji and his parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, at Chennai-based Chef Regi Mathew’s restaurant, Chatti, in Manhattan, which showcases Kerala’s toddy shop cuisine.
Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage this year on Monday. Impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US imposed a blockade in JanuaryCuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, the state electricity company said. The impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US president, Donald Trump, imposed an oil blockade in January, which has depleted the alr.
The UN estimates $37 billion in damage from Venezuela's earthquakes, ramping up assistance efforts. The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government's response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion.
Venezuela's interim president defended the country's emergency response to the 24 June earthquakes. The earthquakes have killed more than 3,000 people. The president vowed the country would not descend into social unrest despite anger at the official response. Many Venezuelans have expressed frustration with the government's handling of the disaster. Interim president says unrest will not break out despite anger at official response to the 24 June disasterVenezuela’s interim president has defended her country’s emergency response to the twin earthquakes that have killed more than 3,000 people, vowing the country would not descend into social unrest. Many Venezuelans have expressed anger at what they see as the US-backed government’s inadequate.
Florida Republican Carlos Giménez stated that deporting Haitians with Temporary Protected Status would be a significant error. He argued that Haiti is a failed state. Giménez, a Cuban exile himself, urged the White House to reconsider its efforts to end TPS for Haitian migrants. This stance diverges from the Trump administration's position. ‘Haiti is a failed state’, says Carlos Giménez, congressman and Miami Cuban exile, after controversial court rulingCarlos Giménez, a Republican congressman from Florida, broke with the Trump administration on Sunday, calling on the White House to reconsider its push to eliminate temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian migrants. Returning some 350,000 Haitians to their chaotic, dangerous homela.
Canada will buy 12 submarines from German consortium TKMS. The deal is one of Canada's largest defence contracts. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision on Monday, following a bidding war with a South Korean rival. The contract will deepen Canada's Nato ties ahead of a crucial summit. TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato tiesCanada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit this week. On Monday the prime minister, Mark Carney, announced the winner of a tightly contested battle.
Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv. The attack occurred on July 6, with residents trapped in a damaged building near the city center. Others sought safety in public shelters. The attack followed a warning by Ukraine's president of an impending strike. Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, early on July 6, with reports of residents being trapped inside a damaged building near the city center and others seeking safety in public shelters.
President Donald Trump spoke separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Kremlin said President Donald Trump spoke separately with the Ukrainian and Russian leaders as efforts to end the war remained stalled, with Kyiv and Moscow deadlocked over key issues. Trump Holds Calls With Zelenskyy, Putin Amid Ukraine Deadlock.
UN chief António Guterres appealed for worldwide controls on Artificial Intelligence as AI chips are used in battlefields with "killer robots". UN chief António Guterres appealed on Monday for far-reaching, worldwide controls on Artificial Intelligence, as increasingly powerful AI chips that are designed for civilian use shift to the battlefield, where “killer robots” are already the norm.
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