China–Europe Railway Express freight surges 25% in early 2026
Freight transport on the China–Europe Railway Express grew strongly in the first two months of 2026, highlig...
A platoon of Swedish Air Force Rangers is training in Greenland as part of the ongoing “Arctic Endurance” exercise, according to Sweden’s military.
Material released in February shows Swedish troops in western Greenland marching with heavy packs and weapons, conducting live-fire drills and operating a drone during field exercises.
In a statement, Sweden’s armed forces said the platoon would take part in the exercise for “a couple of weeks”.
The “Arctic Endurance” exercise was launched by Denmark and forms part of “Arctic Sentry”, a NATO mission aimed at strengthening the alliance’s presence in the Arctic.
NATO said Arctic Sentry will coordinate an increased military presence of allied forces in the region, including exercises such as Denmark’s Arctic Endurance in Greenland.
The initiative comes amid heightened tensions within the alliance following U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for the United States to acquire Greenland.
NATO’s military headquarters did not specify how many troops or what types of military assets would be involved in the Arctic Sentry mission.
The 32 countries belonging to the Internatioanl Energy Agency agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil on Wednesday (11 March), in efforts aimed at bringing down the price of crude oil, which has soared since fighting between Iran, Israel and the U.S. started at the end of February.
Explosive-laden Iranian boats reportedly attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters on Wednesday, killing one crew member, after four other vessels were hit in the Gulf. The attacks, targeting ships linked to the U.S. and Europe, raise the total struck in the region.
A towering lava fountain from Kilauea shot about 400 metres into the air late on Tuesday (11 March) on Hawaii Island, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of a key highway as volcanic ash and debris fell over nearby areas.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of global concern as tensions rise following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Tehran has threatened to block the strategic waterway, raising fears of disruption to global oil shipments and energy markets.
Norwegian police apprehended three brothers suspected of carrying out Sunday's (8 March) bombing at the U.S. embassy in Oslo, in an attack investigators have branded an act of terrorism.
Freight transport on the China–Europe Railway Express grew strongly in the first two months of 2026, highlighting the growing importance of rail links between Asia and Europe. The network moved about 352,000 shipping containers between January and February, a 25% increase from a year earlier.
At least 64 people have been killed in southern Ethiopia following recent landslides and floods, the regional government’s communications office said on Thursday (12 March), citing local police
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Norwegian police apprehended three brothers suspected of carrying out Sunday's (8 March) bombing at the U.S. embassy in Oslo, in an attack investigators have branded an act of terrorism.
Oil prices continue to fluctuate as a result of the conflict in the Middle East with Iran and the insecurity of ships sailing through the key Strait of Hormuz route. Iran has said it will target any ship linked to the U.S., Israel or their allies.
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