maritime security

UPDATED: Trump, Iran threaten power, energy targets as war escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war, targeting energy and fuel facilities in the Gulf, which could again roil global energy and financial markets and deepen…

Greece wants durable solution to ensure free shipping in Hormuz Strait

Greece does not back any separate deals that would allow ships to enter and exit the Strait ‌of Hormuz but wants a durable solution to safeguard peace in the region,…

Mystery Blaze Off Malta as Sanctioned Russian LNG Tanker Explodes in Suspected Drone Strike

A sanctioned Russian LNG tanker believed to form part of Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” has been destroyed in a mysterious explosion in international waters to the southeast of Malta, with…

Five takeaways from local French elections

France held the runoff of mayoral elections on Sunday, and although the results of local contests do...

Slovenia set for coalition talks after tight election

Slovenia's political parties looked set for urgent coalition talks on Monday after no clear winner ...

Belgium to Deploy Soldiers in Streets for Security Patrols

Belgium will begin deploying soldiers on its streets from Monday, Defence Minister Theo Francken ann...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Monday 23 March 2026

Updated 1210 Tech Prices Set to Surge as Iran Conflict and AI Boom Disrupt Supply Chains: Electro...

Cuban military is prepares for potential US military attack

The Cuban deputy foreign minister issued a blunt warning to the U.S. on Sunday: His island’s militar...

Oil prices jump as IEA warns of ‘very severe’ crisis

Oil markets moved sharply higher on Monday as the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned the unfol...

UPDATED: Trump, Iran threaten power, energy targets as war escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war, targeting energy and fuel fac...

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 21 March 2026

Morning Briefing Abela urges EU action on energy as geopolitical tensions rise Prime Minister ...

EU membership back on agenda in Norway amid opposition pressure

Norway should reapply to become a member of the European Union in light of their shared security cha...

Swiss government approves anti-money laundering plan

The Swiss government on Friday approved a plan for combating money laundering and terrorist ‌financ...