Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader
The appointment is likely to provoke anger in Washington
Geopolitics
Central Asia in 2026: Safe Haven or Illusion? Geopolitical Risk Insights from ex-Global Counsel analyst Alexander Smotrov
In an era of synchronised crises, sanctions fragmentation and rising geopolitical volatility, investors are rethinking what “stability” really means. London-based analyst Alexander Smotrov, former Director of Global Counsel, shares with Kursiv Uzbekistan his perspective on Central Asia, the Gulf and the new logic of capital allocation.
Iran Retaliates Against Israel With Missiles and Drones
Internet access in Iran dropped to just 4% of normal levels
Trump Suggests Possibility of a “Friendly Takeover” of Cuba
Tensions escalated after Cuban forces killed four exiles
Cuba Says Four Exiles Killed After Florida-Registered Speedboat Opened Fire
Authorities said the group departed from the United States wearing camouflage
Trump Warns of Tariffs on Countries Resisting Greenland Plan
Denmark has warned that any military action would threaten NATO
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Denmark and Greenland Amid Trump Takeover Threats
Trump first raised the idea of acquiring Greenland in 2019
Trump Says U.S. Must “Own” Greenland to Stop Russia China Influence
Denmark and Greenland have both stated that the territory is not for sale
German President Warns Against Global Order Sliding Into Lawlessness
Steinmeier said democracy worldwide is under greater threat than ever before
Politico: U.S. May Seek Control Over Greenland
Washington may time such moves to coincide with July 4
African Union Demands World Map Redrawn to Show True Size of Africa
African Union Demands Redrawing of World Map to Reflect True Size of Africa