Hezbollah warns of red line over Iran’s supreme leader as war risks grow

A senior Hezbollah figure has privately signaled that the group would stay out of any limited United States military action against Iran, while declaring that an attack aimed at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or a bid to topple the Islamic Republic would compel the movement to join the fight.......

Larijani emerges as de facto ruler after failed bid to sideline Khamenei

An alleged internal attempt to strip Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of his crisis‑management authority during January’s nationwide unrest collapsed when Ali Larijani refused to back the move, paving the way for his rise as the country’s dominant power broker. According......

Denmark restores higher Ukraine aid, lifts 2026 military support to $2.2 billion

Denmark has reversed course on planned cuts to military assistance for Ukraine and will now provide about 14 billion Danish kroner in support in 2026, equivalent to roughly 2.2 billion dollars. The decision replaces an earlier plan unveiled in December 2025 that would have lowered next year’s Ukraine......

Bangladesh president accuses Yunus of sidelining presidency and plotting unconstitutional ouster

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus of systematically sidelining the presidency and attempting to remove him from office through unconstitutional means during the 18‑month caretaker administration. In an interview with Bengali......

Maliki refuses to withdraw bid for Iraq’s premiership despite US pressure

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has declared that he will not withdraw his candidacy for the post of prime minister, despite warnings from Washington that American support for Iraq could be reconsidered if he returns to office. Speaking in Baghdad, Maliki stressed that his decision is rooted......

UN chief warns global rights system is under full-scale attack

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that fundamental rights and the rule of law are facing an unprecedented global assault, telling the Human Rights Council in Geneva that human rights are now being openly challenged by those in positions of power. Opening what could be his final......

Putin signals new nuclear era as last US Russia treaty expires

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the buildup of Russia’s nuclear arsenal an “absolute priority” after the collapse of the last remaining arms control treaty with the United States, signalling a more dangerous phase in great power rivalry. In a video address released for......

Iranian Kurdish parties seek unified front as alliance launches amid unrest

Five Iranian Kurdish opposition parties have unveiled a new political alliance aimed at consolidating their long-fractured movement against Tehran at a moment of mounting domestic turmoil and renewed pressure from the United States on Iran’s leadership. The coalition, formally titled the Alliance......

France summons U.S. ambassador over comments on student death

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner will be summoned following controversial remarks from the Trump administration regarding the death of Quentin Deranque, a young nationalist student. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Sunday......

Sahara: New U.S. diplomatic offensive to restart dialogue

The Sahara issue is witnessing a notable acceleration on the international stage with the organization, in Washington, of a new series of talks scheduled for February 23–24. This American initiative, the third meeting within a month, demonstrates a clear intention to revive a political process......

Xi launches sweeping purge of Chinese military after Wagner revolt

Chinese President Xi Jinping has embarked on a far-reaching overhaul of the People’s Liberation Army, reshaping its top ranks in a campaign unmatched since the Mao era. The effort, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing sources close to the Chinese Communist Party leadership, was......

Trump announces 10% global tariff after Supreme Court setback

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing a new 10% global tariff on imports, escalating trade tensions just days after a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States curtailed his previous tariff framework. The measure, set to take effect on February 24 for a period of......

European powers link Ukraine peace to firm security guarantees

Defence ministers from five of Europe’s leading military powers have warned that any eventual peace agreement in Ukraine must be underpinned by binding security commitments, insisting that a simple halt in fighting would leave the country exposed to renewed Russian attack. Meeting in Krakow on......

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