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F-16 transfer to Ukraine stalls as Belgium waits for F-35 fighter jet arrivals

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Belgium pledged to supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as part of an international coalition supporting its air defenses. However, nearly three years later,...
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United States reviews missile defense after Iran reportedly destroys THAAD radar in Jordan

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The United States suffered a significant blow in its ongoing Middle East operations after Iran reportedly destroyed a high-tech missile defense radar worth $300...

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India allows Iranian Navy ship IRIS Lavan to dock in Kochi amid rising Middle East tensions

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In a notable display of maritime cooperation, India has allowed the Iranian Navy vessel IRIS Lavan to dock at the naval port in Kochi....
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Saudi Arabia arrests alleged Mossad operatives over suspected explosives plot as regional tensions rise

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Authorities in Saudi Arabia have reportedly arrested two individuals suspected of working as intelligence operatives linked to Israel’s Mossad agency. Officials believe the two...
Iran

Iran spent years building underground missile cities as US and Israel strikes target launch sites and test bunker defenses

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For years, Iran built underground “missile cities” inside mountains. The aim was to protect its missile arsenal from enemy airstrikes. Recent strikes linked to the...
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Anthropic apologizes for leaked internal memo as Pentagon supply chain risk label raises AI defense use concerns

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Anthropic apologized after a leaked internal message criticized government decisions. The issue emerged after the Pentagon labeled the company a supply chain risk, raising...

UNICEF warns of rising child deaths in Middle East conflict as Iran reports most fatalities

Trump downplays rising gas prices as US-Iran conflict disrupts oil markets globally

911 call records show repeated suicide attempts at ICE El Paso detention center

Mujeebur Rahman asks why IRIS Dena waited 11 hours off Galle Port before being torpedoed

Ukrainian President Zelensky says US requests help to counter Iranian Shahed drones in Middle East

Iran blocks 38 Indian vessels in Persian Gulf and accuses India of aiding US submarine attack

Donald Trump removes DHS chief Kristi Noem amid criticism of immigration raids and deportation policy

Sri Lanka weighs Iranian warship entry request as second vessel heads toward island after US submarine attack

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Xi Jinping sees warning in U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran, pushes China toward stronger military strategy

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Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, including its leader’s death, reinforced Xi Jinping’s belief in the need for strength. He warns that the...

Japan confirms plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island near Taiwan

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China and Japan are locked in a growing diplomatic clash. Tensions escalated after Tokyo announced plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island, a tiny...

China uses disguised drone flights in South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions

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China has carried out new military activity in the South China Sea involving Drone Flights. A large drone flew repeated missions while disguising itself...

Iran close to deal with China for supersonic anti-ship missiles that could threaten US Navy

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Iran is close to finalizing a deal with China to buy supersonic anti‑ship missiles. The missiles, known as CM‑302, fly low and fast to...

Washington raises alarm over suspected 2020 nuclear explosion at China’s Lop Nur site

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The United States has revealed new details about a Chinese underground nuclear test that it claims happened nearly six years ago. The disclosure comes...

Updates from Russia

Russia shares intelligence with Iran on US forces amid ongoing Middle East conflict

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New intelligence reports indicate that Russia is assisting Iran by sharing sensitive information about the locations and movements of United States military forces. This...

Russia moves to prepare plan to secure Iran’s nuclear infrastructure after reported communication breakdown

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Rising tensions in the Middle East have intensified. Reports say Russia is preparing plans to secure Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. This follows a breakdown in...

Ukraine war becomes drone battlefield as 20-kilometer ‘kill zones’ reshape combat

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The war between Ukraine and Russia has entered its fifth year, with drones now dominating the battlefield. Once used mainly for recreation, these machines...

Ukraine’s long-range Liutyi drones hit vital unit at Russia’s Metafrax chemical plant

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On February 17, Ukraine’s long-range An‑196 “Liutyi” drones struck a key part of Russia’s Metafrax chemical plant in Perm, hitting a vital rectification column...

Ukraine strikes 900 miles inside Russia, targets major nuclear missile facility

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A major Russian missile manufacturing facility was reportedly hit overnight on February 21, according to independent monitoring sources and regional officials. The attack targeted...

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Israel

Millions of Israelis take shelters as Iran launches missiles triggering red alerts in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Israeli cities experienced unprecedented chaos overnight as Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles targeting the country. Red alert sirens blared across major cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as well as in central Israel and parts of the northern West Bank. Residents rushed to bomb shelters, following the emergency warning systems that urged them to stay indoors. Chaos in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Central Israel The sudden missile barrages triggered widespread panic. Families hurried to underground shelters while emergency services...
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