Nations & Places
1160 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings. Page 15 of 20.
Project Jupiter
Oracle/OpenAI hyperscale data-centre campus under construction at Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
Oracle/OpenAI hyperscale data-centre campus under construction at Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
Promsintez
Russian military explosives factory in Chapayevsk; struck by Ukrainian missiles, 28 March 2026.
Russian military explosives factory in Chapayevsk; struck by Ukrainian missiles, 28 March 2026.
Provenza
Premium sub-district of El Poblado, Medellín; upscale dining, nightlife, coworking, and the city's largest language exchange.
Premium sub-district of El Poblado, Medellín; upscale dining, nightlife, coworking, and the city's largest language exchange.
Pune
Major Indian technology city; GCC hub named by NASSCOM for US multinational expansion in FY2026.
Major Indian technology city; GCC hub named by NASSCOM for US multinational expansion in FY2026.Qana
Southern Lebanese town; site of 1996 and 2006 Israeli strikes killing over 130 civilians, invoked in every Lebanon conflict.
Southern Lebanese town; site of 1996 and 2006 Israeli strikes killing over 130 civilians, invoked in every Lebanon conflict.Qasmiyeh BridgeCoastal bridge in southern Lebanon destroyed by Israel to seal the invasion corridor.
Coastal bridge in southern Lebanon destroyed by Israel to seal the invasion corridor.
Qatar
Gulf state hosting CENTCOM; world's third-largest gas reserves; mediating Iran talks while absorbing Iranian strikes on Ras Laffan.
Gulf state hosting CENTCOM; world's third-largest gas reserves; mediating Iran talks while absorbing Iranian strikes on Ras Laffan.
QawzahSouthern Lebanese village hosting a UNIFIL base struck in March 2026.
Southern Lebanese village hosting a UNIFIL base struck in March 2026.
Qeshm Island
Iran's largest island, IRGC naval hub and free trade zone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's largest island, IRGC naval hub and free trade zone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Qezel Hesar PrisonIranian prison in Karaj; site of multiple protest-era executions carried out under war-period internet blackout.
Iranian prison in Karaj; site of multiple protest-era executions carried out under war-period internet blackout.
QomIran's holiest Shia city; seat of the Assembly of Experts and world's largest seminary network.
Iran's holiest Shia city; seat of the Assembly of Experts and world's largest seminary network.
Qom PrisonIranian prison in Qom; site of secret political executions under ceasefire cover in 2026.
Iranian prison in Qom; site of secret political executions under ceasefire cover in 2026.
Quebec
French-speaking Canadian province on the St Lawrence River; home to Davie Shipbuilding, one of Canada's largest shipbuilders.
French-speaking Canadian province on the St Lawrence River; home to Davie Shipbuilding, one of Canada's largest shipbuilders.
RacineWisconsin city in Racine County, host to Microsoft's $3.3bn Mount Pleasant data centre.
Wisconsin city in Racine County, host to Microsoft's $3.3bn Mount Pleasant data centre.
Rafah
Southernmost Gaza city, now cited as the model for Israeli demolition operations in Lebanon.
Southernmost Gaza city, now cited as the model for Israeli demolition operations in Lebanon.
RAF Fairford
UK airbase in Gloucestershire authorised for US B-2 strikes on Iran.
UK airbase in Gloucestershire authorised for US B-2 strikes on Iran.
RAF LakenheathUK airbase hosting US F-15E and A-10 squadrons flying missions over Iran.
Ramat David Airbase
Israeli Air Force base in the Jezreel Valley, northern Israel
Israeli Air Force base in the Jezreel Valley, northern Israel
Ramat GanIsraeli city in the Tel Aviv District, now a target in Iran's missile campaign.
Israeli city in the Tel Aviv District, now a target in Iran's missile campaign.
Ramon AirportAirport in southern Israel used partly for US refuelling aircraft deployed during the Iran conflict.
Airport in southern Israel used partly for US refuelling aircraft deployed during the Iran conflict.
Ras al-Khaimah
UAE's northernmost emirate; Iran threatened crushing strikes and seized its islands in 1971.
UAE's northernmost emirate; Iran threatened crushing strikes and seized its islands in 1971.
RashtCapital of Gilan province in northern Iran; site of a Gilak prisoner's execution on 5 May 2026.
Capital of Gilan province in northern Iran; site of a Gilak prisoner's execution on 5 May 2026.
Ras Laffan Industrial CityQatar's LNG export hub; 14 trains, ~17% global LNG capacity; struck by Iran March 2026, force majeure declared.
Qatar's LNG export hub; 14 trains, ~17% global LNG capacity; struck by Iran March 2026, force majeure declared.
Ras Madrakah
Omani coastal point where the Caroline Bezengi oil slick has reached a 40km strip.
Omani coastal point where the Caroline Bezengi oil slick has reached a 40km strip.
Ras Tanura
The world's largest offshore oil loading terminal, operated by Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia.
The world's largest offshore oil loading terminal, operated by Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia.
RedbridgeEast London borough targeted by Your Party for the May 2026 local elections.
East London borough targeted by Your Party for the May 2026 local elections.
Red Sea
Strategic shipping lane between Africa and Arabia; Bab al-Mandeb is a critical world-trade chokepoint.
Strategic shipping lane between Africa and Arabia; Bab al-Mandeb is a critical world-trade chokepoint.
Region 4409Active solar sunspot region carrying a 20% daily X-class flare risk during the Artemis II flyby.
Rehden
Germany's largest gas storage site; pore reservoir in Lower Saxony under reduced 45% target.
Germany's largest gas storage site; pore reservoir in Lower Saxony under reduced 45% target.
Reigate and BansteadEnglish borough council in Surrey.
English borough council in Surrey.
Reiner GammaBright lunar swirl on Oceanus Procellarum; origin unknown, linked to magnetic anomaly.
RenoNevada city; emerging US data-centre hub; voted June 2026 on extending a permit pause for new campuses.
Nevada city; emerging US data-centre hub; voted June 2026 on extending a permit pause for new campuses.
Rhode IslandNew England state whose federal court dismissed a DOJ voter-data lawsuit on 17 April 2026.
New England state whose federal court dismissed a DOJ voter-data lawsuit on 17 April 2026.
Rieti
Central Italian town in Lazio; hosted the 2026 European Athletics U18 Championships
Central Italian town in Lazio; hosted the 2026 European Athletics U18 Championships
Rishon LeZionIsrael's fourth-largest city; an early Zionist settlement now struck by Iranian cluster munitions.
Israel's fourth-largest city; an early Zionist settlement now struck by Iranian cluster munitions.
RiyadhCapital of Saudi Arabia and OPEC+ policy seat; central to Gulf oil pricing and wartime fiscal strategy.
Capital of Saudi Arabia and OPEC+ policy seat; central to Gulf oil pricing and wartime fiscal strategy.
Roman Bank and PeckoverCambridgeshire ward; seat vacated after Reform councillor Andy Osborn's Section 106 conviction.
Cambridgeshire ward; seat vacated after Reform councillor Andy Osborn's Section 106 conviction.
Romania
Southeastern European NATO and EU member state bordering Ukraine, hosting missile defence infrastructure on the alliance's eastern flank.
Southeastern European NATO and EU member state bordering Ukraine, hosting missile defence infrastructure on the alliance's eastern flank.
RomeCapital of Italy and Vatican City's host; FIGC elected Giovanni Malagò president in June.
Capital of Italy and Vatican City's host; FIGC elected Giovanni Malagò president in June.
Rostov OblastRussian border region adjacent to eastern Ukraine; site of repeated friendly fire and drone incidents.
Russian border region adjacent to eastern Ukraine; site of repeated friendly fire and drone incidents.
Rotterdam
Europe's largest port; NWE crude and products benchmark hub; BP's second refinery unit still dark.
Europe's largest port; NWE crude and products benchmark hub; BP's second refinery unit still dark.
RussiaNuclear-armed state waging full-scale war on Ukraine; permanent UN Security Council member with energy leverage.
Nuclear-armed state waging full-scale war on Ukraine; permanent UN Security Council member with energy leverage.
Rwampara
Ituri health zone; one of three with confirmed Bundibugyo ebolavirus transmission in May 2026.
Ituri health zone; one of three with confirmed Bundibugyo ebolavirus transmission in May 2026.Rwanda
East African landlocked nation reporting mpox clade Ib transmission.
East African landlocked nation reporting mpox clade Ib transmission.
RyazanRussian city south-east of Moscow; refinery disrupted in Ukraine's March 2026 energy campaign.
Russian city south-east of Moscow; refinery disrupted in Ukraine's March 2026 energy campaign.
SacramentoCapital of California, USA; seat of the state government, which plays an outsized role in US environmental and immigration policy.
Capital of California, USA; seat of the state government, which plays an outsized role in US environmental and immigration policy.
SafadNorthern Israeli city near Lebanese border; historic centre of Jewish Kabbalah mysticism.
Northern Israeli city near Lebanese border; historic centre of Jewish Kabbalah mysticism.
Saint-Alban
French nuclear power plant on the Rhone, on EDF's summer heat-curtailment watch list.
French nuclear power plant on the Rhone, on EDF's summer heat-curtailment watch list.
Sakhalin-2Sakhalin-2 is a Russian liquefied natural gas and oil production project on Sakhalin Island in Russia's Far East, operating under the Sakhalin Energy Investment Company. Japan is a primary off-take customer.
Sakhalin-2 is a Russian liquefied natural gas and oil production project on Sakhalin Island in Russia's Far East, operating under the Sakhalin Energy Investment Company. Japan is a primary off-take customer.
Saky airbase
Russian naval-aviation airbase in occupied Crimea, a recurring target of Ukrainian long-range strikes.
Russian naval-aviation airbase in occupied Crimea, a recurring target of Ukrainian long-range strikes.
SalalahOman's second city and Arabian Sea port; struck by IRGC drones 19-20 April, hosting talks on an Iran-Oman Hormuz toll protocol.
Oman's second city and Arabian Sea port; struck by IRGC drones 19-20 April, hosting talks on an Iran-Oman Hormuz toll protocol.
SamaraMajor Russian Volga city near the Syzran refinery struck by Ukrainian drones on 21 May 2026.
Major Russian Volga city near the Syzran refinery struck by Ukrainian drones on 21 May 2026.
Samara OblastRussian Volga region hosting the Promsintez factory and Syzran refinery, both struck by Ukraine in 2026.
Russian Volga region hosting the Promsintez factory and Syzran refinery, both struck by Ukraine in 2026.
San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Gran Canaria resort municipality with 54,116 residents and one of the island’s largest tourist-bed inventories.
Gran Canaria resort municipality with 54,116 residents and one of the island’s largest tourist-bed inventories.
Sancti Spíritus
A central Cuban city, the other endpoint of the transmission line whose failure collapsed the grid on 10 July.
A central Cuban city, the other endpoint of the transmission line whose failure collapsed the grid on 10 July.
San DiegoPacific coast city in California; hub for US Navy and Artemis II splashdown recovery.
Pacific coast city in California; hub for US Navy and Artemis II splashdown recovery.
SandwellWest Midlands borough; projected minus-32 Labour swing — sharpest in YouGov's West Midlands MRP.
West Midlands borough; projected minus-32 Labour swing — sharpest in YouGov's West Midlands MRP.
San FranciscoCalifornia Bay Area city; global technology hub; 2026 World Cup host at Levi's Stadium.
California Bay Area city; global technology hub; 2026 World Cup host at Levi's Stadium.
San SiroFootball stadium in Milan; home of AC Milan and Inter Milan
Football stadium in Milan; home of AC Milan and Inter Milan
Santa ClaraSilicon Valley city in California; home of Levi's Stadium, a 2026 World Cup host venue.
Silicon Valley city in California; home of Levi's Stadium, a 2026 World Cup host venue.