BIS Rescinds Biden-Era Firearms Export Rule: Key Regulatory Changes for Exporters

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently released a new final rule effectively rescinding almost all of a Biden-era interim final rule (IFR) on civilian exports of firearms, related ammunition, and firearms...

Once a Den for Sanctioned Officials, Liberia Poised to Lead Key UN Sanctions Committees

In a stunning diplomatic reversal, Liberia—a nation once synonymous with international sanctions and political blacklisting—is now on the verge of chairing some of the world’s most consequential United Nations Sanctions Committees. The country has...

Houthis focus inward after attacks on Israel

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have paused their missile and drone attacks on Israel and are now redirecting their efforts toward consolidating internal control, conducting mass arrests and launching boycott campaigns against American and...

October 2025 Review

October 17 saw International Maritime Organization member states vote for a one-year delay in the Net-Zero Framework (NZF), throwing shipping’s path towards decarbonisation into considerable doubt. The campaign to down the NZF was led by the US...

Scrap wars: How child labour and conflict feed Turkey steel boom

The Syrian Investigative Reporting for Accountability Journalism Association (SIRAJ) and El País co-published a set of edited versions of this investigation. Ahmad* is 11 and has lost his hacksaw - or rather, it was stolen by a man whom he...

Beyon Announces Financial Results for Q3 2025 and the Nine Months Period Ended 30.09.2025

Beyon BSC (Ticker: BEYON), today announced its financial results for the third quarter and the nine months period ended 30 September 2025. Beyon reported net profit attributable to equity holders of BD16.7M (US$44.3M) for Q3 2025, a 5% decrease...

Giant: Amir El-Masry steps into the ring as Prince Naseem

As an Egyptian-born kid growing up in London during the late 90s, it's no surprise to hear that Prince Naseem Hamed was an icon in Amir El-Masry's household. For the actor, whose recent acclaim includes indie darlings Limbo and In Camera, the...

DC to BC: A World in Purgatory

Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of DC to BC, a column by Nathan Thomas that explains how federal policies and actions affect the Boston College community. From Russian aggression in Ukraine to ongoing bloodshed in Yemen and the...

Anchors, Cables And Cyclones: Former National Maritime Security Coordinator Fl

Regional capacity building, stronger capabilities, joint-focused operations, real-time information-sharing, and fixing the problem of undersea cables being cut by state and non-state actors are among the steps needed “for a safer maritime...

Sudan War: Gold, a Key Port, and Two Armies With No Legitimate Claim

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), one of Sudan’s warring parties, have taken over El Fasher, a city in Darfur, western Sudan. This city is the largest in the region, and its capture signals the RSF’s control over this gold-rich area. Gold is one of...

How beekeeping in Qatar is creating a buzz about the future

Tribune News Network Doha Today, beekeeping lies at the heart of a global movement driving sustainable agriculture, restoring ecosystems, and preserving cultural heritage –making bees vital allies in shaping a more resilient future. And over the...

Leading underwriter Sundeep Khera shifts camp to Beazley

A prominent player in shipping’s green transition is jumping ship from AXA XL to take on an expanded role as head of marine at rival insurer Beazley. Sundeep Khera, a former VLCC master, left AXA XL last week after more than 12 years, where he...

Global South cooperation needed to counter hegemonic disinformation

Tim Anderson argues that Anglo-American powers sustain global dominance through vast propaganda networks. To counter this, he calls for a unified Global South media front, linking Latin America, West Asia, Africa, and Asia, to build independent,...

Colombia launches humanitarian aid campaign for Caribbean

Bogotá – Saba: Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the assignment of his country's security forces and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization to collect tens of tons of humanitarian aid to be delivered to the Caribbean...

Beekeeping creating a buzz in Qatar

Beekeeping lies at the heart of a global movement driving sustainable agriculture, restoring ecosystems, and preserving cultural heritage –making bees vital allies in shaping a more resilient future. And over the past year, beekeeping has taken...

Warnings of an Israeli Military Base in Somaliland with UAE Support

A recent report by the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz, titled “All Eyes on Somaliland: The Small African State Key to Israel’s War on Houthi Terror”, has raised questions about Israel’s growing role in the region and its potential implications for...

Closing the Gap: Managing Journal Entry Risk in the Record-to-Report Process

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Launching of “Al-Aqsa Flood” courses for employees of Standards & Metrology Authority

Launching of “Al-Aqsa Flood” courses for employees of Standards & Metrology Authority Sana’a – Saba: The Yemeni Authority for Standards, Metrology, and Quality Control launched on Tuesday in Sana’a the tenth phase at the headquarters level and the...

Fleet at Risk as Navy Struggles to Refill Missile Stores

The Navy's campaign against Houthi militants exposed a serious deficiency as America's fleet lacks the missiles to sustain combat while preparing for a potential war with China and other adversaries. Between October 2023 and January 2025, Navy...

Reframing marine cargo risk - Aon South Africa

23-10-25 / Jane Khumalo Reframing marine cargo risk - Aon South Africa Cargo underpins every industry – and if it moves, it carries risk. In today’s complex economy and volatile marine cargo market, traditional insurance often falls short in...