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6 a.m. crackdown in Moldova over alleged Russian plot to kill Ukrainian figures

Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities have launched a serious joint investigation in Moldova. They say the investigation targets a Russian‑backed scheme. The plot allegedly aims...

Germany moves to consider more F35 jets as FCAS delays raise questions over European defence plans

Germany is considering buying more U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The possible purchase signals a deeper shift in...

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Hutchins warehouse owner rejects DHS deal for detention facility after local protests

Strong community protests in Hutchins, Texas, convinced the owner of a warehouse to refuse selling or leasing the facility to the US government. The...

Dutch defense minister warns F 35 software jailbreak could be possible raising cybersecurity debate among allies

A senior European defense official has stirred debate by suggesting the F-35 fighter jet’s software could be “jailbroken” like a smartphone. The remark has...

United States moves largest military buildup near Iran since Iraq war with carriers jets and air defences deployed

The United States has carried out its largest military buildup near Iran since the 2003 Iraq war. The deployment includes two aircraft carriers, over...

Iran’s Khamenei warns US forces and rejects limits on missiles and nuclear program as talks continue

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has again sent a strong and defiant message to the United States. In a public address to Iranians this...

Updates from China

China warns of rising tensions in US Iran conflict as Beijing sees standoff as potential prelude to war

By the end of 2025, Iran saw massive protests that began with merchants in its Grand Bazaar. These demonstrations quickly spread, fueled by high...

Undersea power shift as China overtakes U.S. in nuclear submarine launches

China has overtaken the United States in new nuclear submarine launches over the past five years. The finding comes from an analysis by the...

China explores AI sea mines in Paracel shadow zones, tightening grip on South China Sea seabed

The underwater area around the Paracel Islands is becoming a focus of military competition. Researchers linked to the People’s Liberation Army Navy say the...

China expands nuclear weapons facilities in Sichuan as satellite images show sustained construction growth

Satellite images show major construction at secret nuclear weapons facilities in southwest China. The images reveal new buildings, underground bunkers, and industrial infrastructure linked...

US envoy Whitaker says China can call Putin and end Ukraine war using energy and tech leverage

At the Munich Security Conference, senior U.S. diplomat Matthew Whitaker said China has the power to rapidly end the Russia-Ukraine war if it chooses...

Updates from Russia

US says Ukraine war talks in Geneva make progress as fighting drags into fourth year

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine reached a key moment. The United States said “meaningful progress” was made in Ukraine war talks...

Kremlin official says Russia may deploy navy to protect oil and grain exports amid sanctions

A senior Kremlin official close to President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia may use its navy to protect merchant ships. He said Western...

Russia launches multi-directional missile blitz as air raid sirens sweep across Ukraine

Early on February 17, Ukraine faced a large-scale missile attack, causing alarms across the country and forcing millions of residents to seek immediate shelter....

India delays new S-400 missile order while Russia uses export variants in Ukraine conflict

India has not yet placed a fresh order for new S-400 surface-to-air missiles, even as Russia has already begun using export-version missiles of the...

Ukraine seizes 201 sq km land near Zaporizhzhia as Starlink restrictions hit Russian communications

Ukrainian forces reclaimed significant territory from Russian control after SpaceX blocked Russia’s use of the Starlink satellite network. The swift recovery marks the largest...

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Australia vows to restore war graves in Gaza after reports of damage during conflict

Australia has vowed to restore the graves of its soldiers buried in Gaza. Satellite images and witness reports show that parts of a Commonwealth war cemetery were damaged by military bulldozing during the ongoing conflict. The damage includes disturbed soil and removed gravestones. This has caused distress in Australia, where the graves are seen as sacred sites of remembrance. Authorities say all affected graves will be repaired. However, access to the cemetery may take time due to continued fighting...

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