Za dronmi nad americkými základňami v Británii zrejme stálo Rusko. Nová analýza ukazuje na tieňovú flotilu Kremľa Séria záhadných preletov dronov nad americkými vojenskými základňami vo Veľkej Británii z konca roka 2024 mohla byť súčasťou koordinovanej ruskej spravodajskej operácie. Nová analýza prestížneho think-tanku International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) dospela k záveru, #dronmi #nad #americkými #základňami #Británii

EU ‘tech sovereignty’: Uncoupling from the US and China? The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. #tech #sovereignty #Uncoupling #from #the

Avec près d'un million et demi de soldats blessés ou tués, la guerre lancée contre l'Ukraine saigne l'armée russe Selon un rapport publié par le "Center of strategic and international studies", c'est Moscou qui enregistre les plus grosses pertes côté militaire, après plus de quatre ans de guerre en Ukraine. #Avec #près #dun #million #demi

La guerre en Ukraine a fait plus de 2 millions de morts, blessés et disparus chez les militaires C'est ce que montre une étude du Center for Strategic and International Studies, publiée mercredi. #guerre #Ukraine #fait #plus #millions

UN Tourism and The Bench Enter Groundbreaking Partnership to Drive Global Tourism Investment UN Tourism and The Bench have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration to advance tourism investment, innovation, and education on a global scale. The agreement was signed during a formal ceremony in Madrid by Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, and Ali Shahid, Chief Executive Officer of The Bench. #Tourism #and #The #Bench #Enter

Accor and H World Group Expand Long-Term Partnership Across Direct Booking and Loyalty Platforms Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and H World Group, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, today announced a new chapter in their long-term strategic alliance, with a phased partnership designed to broaden hotel choice and select loyalty benefits for ALL Accor and H Rewards members through their respective direct platforms across China, Europe and the Middle East. The expanded partnership lays the foundation for further and deeper collaboration over time. #Accor #and #World #Group #Expand

The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún Celebrates Its Official Opening The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together industry leaders, government officials, project owners, and strategic partners, marking the arrival of a remarkable new luxury destination to Marriott International’s portfolio in Mexico. #The #Regis #Costa #Mujeres #Resort

Elliot Page Shows Off Ripped Physique After Getting "Hooked" on Boxing | E! News Elliot Page shared a photo of his six-pack abs after taking up boxing as a hobby. "He’s a brilliant teacher," The Odyssey star raved in a June 29 Instagram post, which showed himself posing shirtless next to New York-based coach Nolan Hanson after a sparring session at the gym, "not just in the way he breaks down complex movements, but also in his strategic understanding of boxing and his thoughtful approach to the psychological side of the sport. #Elliot #Page #Shows #Off #Ripped

Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman is committed to de-escalation & peace in the region' As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role. #Pragmatic #diplomacy #Dawud #Ansari #says

Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman committed to de-escalation and peace in the region at any cost' As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role. #Dawud #Ansari #says #Oman #committed

Wego and Hong Kong Tourism Board Partner to Inspire Year-Round Travel Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced a strategic partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to strengthen Hong Kong’s visibility among MENA travelers and inspire year-round visitation through a destination campaign showcasing the city’s diverse seasonal experiences. #Wego #and #Hong #Kong #Tourism

XLSMART and Tencent Cloud Successfully Complete Large-Scale AI-Driven Cloud Transformation Project Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has successfully assisted leading Indonesian telecom operator XLSMART in completing a large-scale public cloud migration transformation project. The transformation was driven by XLSMART’s long-term digital modernization strategy, with Tencent Cloud serving as the strategic cloud technology partner. #XLSMART #and #Tencent #Cloud #Successfully

Why companies are treating AI as a strategic partner rather than a passive technology, and how to avoid an ‘AI hangover’ Building operational AI at scale requires more than just raw algorithmic power, business and tech experts said at Fortune Brainstorm Tech. #Why #companies #are #treating #strategic

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch strategic joint business partnership Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The new joint fare offerings build on the airlines’ existing codeshare partnership, enabling MAB and SIA to provide customers with a greater variety of fare options between the two capital cities, as well as enhanced connectivity across the combined network of both carriers. #Malaysia #Airlines #and #Singapore #Airlines

The climate policy triangle: why leaders can no longer choose between growth, security and sustainability The old trade-off framing is obsolete. The next decade's defining challenge is making growth, strategic autonomy, and sustainability reinforce each other. #The #climate #policy #triangle #why

Irish company 'assisting in commission of crimes' by supplying alumina to Russia for Ukraine war François Picard is pleased to welcome Wayne Jordash, President of Global Rights Compliance Foundation. He argues that the European Union's approach to alumina exports exposes a fundamental flaw: while seeking to constrain Russia's military-industrial capabilities through sanctions, European authorities continue to permit the export of a strategic raw material that may ultimately support Russian weapons production. #Irish #company #assisting #commission #crimes

Why hasn‘t China forced chip firms to share their technology? | FT #shorts For years, China tried to boost its strategic industries by formally forcing companies to handover their technology.⁠ ⁠ But there were some exceptions, like semiconductors. #Why #hasnt #China #forced #chip

Iran, Oman mull charging Strait of Hormuz 'maritime service fees' Iran and Oman said Tuesday they would examine charges for what they called maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint working group, pressing ahead with discussions over the strategic waterway despite US opposition to any sort of toll system. #Iran #Oman #mull #charging #Strait

Spalba Appoints Rahul Sharma to Lead Mumbai Operations Amid Expansion Push Spalba, Asia’s first immersive experience-led events infrastructure platform, has appointed Rahul Sharma as Branch Head for Mumbai as it strengthens its presence in one of the country’s most strategic markets for events, entertainment, and brand experiences. In his new role, Rahul will lead Spalba’s Mumbai operations, focusing on business expansion, client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and team building. #Spalba #Appoints #Rahul #Sharma #Lead

FCCA PAMAC opens in Puerto Plata this week One year after Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Members and cruise industry executives gathered in Aruba, the FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit returns this week in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Scheduled for June 23–26, the annual event will bring together destination stakeholders and senior cruise leaders for strategic meetings, networking and collaboration aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing cruise tourism throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. #FCCA #PAMAC #opens #Puerto #Plata

TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES STRENGTHENS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT BY JOINING THE IATA CO2 CONNECT PLATFORM TAAG Angola Airlines has taken a strategic step in strengthening its sustainability footprint while aligning with international aviation best practices by joining the IATA CO2 Connect initiative, a global platform developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the accurate calculation and transparent reporting of CO₂ emissions across the aviation industry. #TAAG #ANGOLA #AIRLINES #STRENGTHENS #SUSTAINABILITY

SUNWAY SIGNS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TOURISM MALAYSIA TO PROMOTE VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR 2026-27 Sunway Hospitality Group, Malaysia’s leading hospitality company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Malaysia that will support the Visit Malaysia Year 2026-27 campaign and position this vibrant Southeast Asian nation as a destination-of-choice for international travel and tourism. #SUNWAY #SIGNS #STRATEGIC #PARTNERSHIP #WITH

Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. #Iran #war #has #been #strategic

Trump's Iran war is one of the greatest strategic blunders in US history The Iran "deal" is a tacit admission of strategic defeat by the Trump administration and of a failure to achieve nearly all of his war aims. #Trumps #Iran #war #one #the

'Epic folly': As the US and Iran both declare victory, 'none of the problems were resolved' Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran project and Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group. He argues that the war failed to achieve its principal strategic objectives while imposing enormous costs on all parties involved. #Epic #folly #the #and #Iran

Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel Announces Appointment of Manish Jha as General Manager Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel, operated by Minor Hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manish Jha as General Manager, marking a new chapter of elevated guest experiences and strategic growth for the luxury urban hotel. #Anantara #Downtown #Dubai #Hotel #Announces

How Pacific islands beat the China-Australia power struggle | Mapped Out The strategic location of Pacific Island countries puts them in the middle of the growing tensions between China and the US and Australia. While they might not be able to completely avoid the power competition, they have figured out how to use it to get what they want. #How #Pacific #islands #beat #the

CTO and TEMPO Networks Strengthen 20-Year Collaboration to Amplify Caribbean Tourism The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and TEMPO Networks announced a strategic partnership designed to amplify Caribbean tourism, culture, events and storytelling through expanded digital, social media and broadcast collaboration across CTO initiatives and member destinations. #CTO #and #TEMPO #Networks #Strengthen

SriLankan Airlines Expands Passenger Connectivity Across Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka SriLankan Airlines is pleased to announce strategic partnerships with Saudia (SV) and Flynas (XY), further strengthening air travel links between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. This collaboration significantly expands SriLankan Airlines’ network reach, enabling travellers to access a wider range of destinations through convenient domestic and international connections. #SriLankan #Airlines #Expands #Passenger #Connectivity

EU and Republic of Korea bolster their strategic partnership At the 11th EU-Republic of Korea Summit in Brussels the two parties marked a new phase in their strategic partnership. They agreed to enhance economic resilience, security and defence cooperation, research, and the clean energy transition. #and #Republic #Korea #bolster #their

Why the US can't just leave the Middle East In recent years, Washington has increasingly shifted its strategic focus toward China and the Indo-Pacific. But tensions with Iran have made one thing clear: a complete US withdrawal from the Middle East is not realistic. #Why #the #cant #just #leave

The U.S. strategic petroleum reserve is so low it’s near panic levels Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. #The #strategic #petroleum #reserve #low

EU-Republic of Korea Summit: Advancing Strategic Partnerships The 11th EU-Republic of Korea summit takes place in Brussels on 10 June 2026. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, will represent the EU. #Republic #Korea #Summit #Advancing #Strategic

How Japan is quietly becoming the Indo-Pacific's most trusted power | DW News While the world focuses on China's rise, Japan has been quietly boosting its own strategic importance in Asia. Japan is now updating its defense policy to counter China, and increasing its military spending. #How #Japan #quietly #becoming #the

FCAS project failure: 'France, Germany characterised by totally different strategic cultures' France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the companies involved, in a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Jeanette Süß, Research Fellow, Study Committee on Franco-German Relations, explains that "France and Germany are characterised by totally different strategic cultures, totally different military cultures and also in their weapons systems". #FCAS #project #failure #France #Germany

FLYR and Res2 Partner to Accelerate Order-Based Delivery FLYR, the Offer & Order platform for airlines, today announced a strategic partnership with Res2, the company behind iPort, a modern airport delivery management system deployed at more than 500 airports worldwide. Together, the two companies are investing to accelerate the deployment of Order-based Delivery, providing a strong, independent Departure Control System (DCS) option that eases the transition to a modular, Order-based technology stack. #FLYR #and #Res2 #Partner #Accelerate

Travelsoft appoints Nathalie Cabos as Managing Director of Eventiz to accelerate European growth Travelsoft announces the appointment of Nathalie Cabos as Managing Director of Eventiz, the media and events company of the Travelsoft Group, effective since April 2026. In her new role, Nathalie Cabos will lead Eventiz’s strategic direction and development and oversee its overall performance, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening Eventiz’s position within the Travel industry ecosystem and expanding its media and events portfolio across Europe. #Travelsoft #appoints #Nathalie #Cabos #Managing

AEGEAN strengthens Greece - Iceland connectivity through a strategic codeshare partnership AEGEAN and Icelandair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership, aiming to boost the connectivity between Greece and Iceland and expand the travel options of their passengers. This partnership will allow passengers to travel across the AEGEAN and Icelandair networks under a single booking, enjoying a seamless travel experience. #AEGEAN #strengthens #Greece #Iceland #connectivity

Armenia: Moscow, Meddling & the Mountain Taline Papazian is a French Armenian political scientist and strategic affairs analyst covering Armenia and South Caucasus. She is also Director of the Armenia Peace Initiative Think Tank. #Armenia #Moscow #Meddling #the #Mountain

Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Mauritius, Boosting Regional Connectivity Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will launch its new three-times-weekly direct passenger service to Port Louis, Mauritius, effective July 12, 2026. This new route to the idyllic island nation underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ strategic commitment to deepening continental integration while driving economic growth across Southeast Africa and beyond. #Ethiopian #Airlines #Launch #Direct #Flights

WTTC Announces the Global Priorities Approved by its Executive Committee to Unlock Growth The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has defined eight strategic priorities, now formally approved by its Executive Committee, to guide the future of the global Travel & Tourism private sector. These priorities reflect the needs and perspectives of the global private sector, reinforcing WTTC’s commitment to unlocking growth, maximizing the sector’s potential guiding investment decisions, and driving meaningful transformation across the industry. #WTTC #Announces #the #Global #Priorities

The Lux Collective Enters Rwanda with Landmark Ultra-Luxury Tourism Circuit Partnership Global hospitality group The Lux Collective has marked its first entry into Rwanda through a landmark strategic partnership with Cleo Capital Group Ltd, one of Rwanda’s visionary hospitality and investment groups, to launch and manage an ultra-luxury tourism circuit across the country’s most iconic destinations. Formalised during the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the partnership represents a significant milestone in Rwanda’s luxury hospitality evolution, introducing internationally acclaimed brands LUX* and SALT to the country through a transformative multi-property project of five resorts. #The #Lux #Collective #Enters #Rwanda

Can Europe own its digital destiny? EU unveils tech sovereignty roadmap The list runs long, strategic sectors where Europe's rarely the master of its own destiny, energy, manufacturing, even its nuclear deterrence. How about digital? #Can #Europe #own #its #digital

Spring semester package: steering EU economies to increased competitiveness The European Commission has set out policy guidance for EU countries to help them revitalise the EU's competitiveness. The guidance also steers EU countries along a path to greater strategic autonomy, economic and social resilience and cohesion, while maintaining fiscal sustainability. #Spring #semester #package #steering #economies

Shipping tycoon prefers $200,000 fee to cross Strait of Hormuz to ‘this hassle’ Paying a toll would be better than strategic waterway remaining closed, says billionaire football club owner #Shipping #tycoon #prefers #200000 #fee

Israel makes deepest advance into Lebanon in 26 years | DW News Israel has captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking its deepest military advance into the country since withdrawing in 2000. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says troops have crossed the Litani River and will expand operations against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. #Israel #makes #deepest #advance #into

Trump's China shift: soft or smart? | DW News At Asia's top security summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue, questions grow over Washington's approach to China - is a more "equal" relationship a strategic shift, or a sign of weakening US influence in the region? #US #China #Shangriladialogue #Japan 00:00 Why is the US tip-toeing around China? #Trumps #China #shift #soft #smart

Israel captures Crusader castle as war expands in southern Lebanon – POLITICO “This is a clear message to our enemies: Those who threaten the citizens of Israel will lose their strategic assets one by one,” Katz said. Israel said Sunday that its forces, including a “significant number of IDF ground soldiers,” would continue pushing into southern Lebanon to fight Hezbollah. A truce was struck in April to end the fighting in Lebanon but has never been observed. ... #Israel #captures #Crusader #castle #war

Middle east live: Israel says ground forces 'expanding' in Lebanon Israel's military said on Sunday its forces were 'expanding to additional areas' in Lebanon to strengthen its military position in the south of the country. Israeli troops also captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle near the city of Nabatiyeh, in the deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter century. #Middle #east #live #Israel #says

Atlas Air Worldwide Announces Strategic Investment in Air Atlanta Atlas Air Worldwide (“Atlas”) today announced it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire a 49% minority equity stake in Air Atlanta, a leading global provider of ACMI and aircraft management services headquartered in Iceland with operating platforms in both Iceland and Malta. This transaction establishes a strategic partnership that expands Atlas’ global operating platform and enhances access to widebody capacity in key international markets. #Atlas #Air #Worldwide #Announces #Strategic

National Airlines Continues Strategic Fleet Expansion with Delivery of Second Boeing 777F National Airlines has marked another major milestone in its continued growth journey with the delivery of its second Boeing 777 Freighter (N792CA) from the Boeing production facility in Everett, Seattle. The latest addition further strengthens the airline’s long-haul cargo capabilities and reinforces its commitment to providing customized global charter cargo solutions to customers and industries worldwide. #National #Airlines #Continues #Strategic #Fleet

‘PTO-maxxing’ is the summer hack turning 15 vacation days into 49 days off With burnout climbing and Americans leaving more vacation days on the table than almost any other country, workers are getting strategic. #PTO #maxxing #the #summer #hack