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A covert Ukrainian cyber operation has revealed how Russia has been using civilian infrastructure in Belarus to extend the reach and precision of its drone attacks on Ukraine and to probe potential routes over NATO territory. Over several months beginning in mid‑2025, specialists from the Fenix Cyber Center, working with the international......
European Union governments are struggling to seal agreement on a landmark twentieth package of sanctions against Russia, with a far‑reaching ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers at the heart of the dispute as the anniversary of Moscow’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine approaches on 24 February. EU ambassadors meeting in......
France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their determination to shoulder greater responsibility for Europe’s security, calling for what they described as a “more European” NATO. Meeting in Krakow, senior defense officials from the five countries — often referred to as the “E5”......
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has expressed skepticism that Russia will agree to a peace settlement in the near future, warning that the war in Ukraine could continue through the summer of 2026 despite renewed diplomatic engagement. In a recent interview, Stubb stated that his “base case” scenario anticipates a prolonged conflict,......
Russia is quietly setting conditions for a phased call-up of reservists as mounting battlefield losses in Ukraine begin to exceed the country’s ability to recruit new troops. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) say the Kremlin appears to be moving toward a system of limited, rolling mobilization to avoid a repeat of......
China has quietly developed a new channel for supplying drones to Russia, rerouting exports through Thailand as Moscow seeks to evade Western sanctions over its war in Ukraine. A Bloomberg investigation identifies little-known Thai companies acting as intermediaries in a fast-growing trade that turns Bangkok into a key transit point for Chinese......
The United States is moving forward with a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that removes key non-proliferation safeguards, according to a document sent to Congress and reviewed by Reuters. The move allows Saudi Arabia greater control over uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, steps that could potentially lead to......
US intelligence reportedly had early knowledge of Ukrainian plans to sabotage the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines, German media outlet Der Spiegel reported on Thursday. According to the report, CIA officers met with Ukrainian operatives in spring 2022 to discuss potential operations targeting the pipelines running beneath the Baltic Sea......
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Madagascar President Michael Randrianirina at the Kremlin on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and recent humanitarian needs. During the meeting, Putin expressed condolences for the two cyclones that recently struck Madagascar, affecting over 270,000 people and resulting in more than 40 deaths.......
Poland has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Italy in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags. In a statement, Poland’s Sports Ministry said that “in the face of ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, the participation......
Sweden has unveiled a new $1.4 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Kyiv amid the ongoing war triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced the initiative, describing it as Stockholm’s 21st support package since the conflict began. He stated......
Estonia and Latvia have issued a joint public tender to procure hundreds of concrete bunkers along their borders with Russia, marking a significant escalation in Baltic fortification efforts under the Baltic Defense Line initiative. The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments, working with Latvia’s Ministry of Defence, published the......
Russia’s flagship Urals crude is trading at its steepest discount to global benchmark Brent in nearly three years, underscoring mounting pressure on Moscow’s key export revenues as Western sanctions persist and Indian demand weakens. The discount on Urals expanded to $28 per barrel on a free on board basis at the Baltic ports......
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency
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Les Impériales Week 2025: The Paradigm Shift – Business. People. Tech
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