Tehran floats energy, mining, and aircraft cooperation in renewed negotiations, while Washington balances diplomacy with military pressure across the Middle East. Iran has indicated that a new round of negotiations with the United States could include economic cooperation across energy, mining, and civil aviation, signaling a more pragmatic tone as both sides seek to avoid […]
Denmark and Finland urge allies to lift limits on deep-strike weapons, while Moscow warns of “overwhelming” retaliation and wider escalation. As the war in Ukraine grinds into another year of high-intensity conflict, senior leaders from Northern Europe are pressing Western allies to remove restrictions on long-range weapons that would allow Kyiv to strike deep into
Pentagon planning signals a potential shift from one-off strikes to sustained campaigns, raising fears of regional escalation across the Middle East. The United States military is preparing contingency plans for potentially weeks-long operations against Iran should diplomatic efforts fail, according to officials familiar with current planning. The development marks a significant escalation in posture from
A pristine archipelago with a painful past becomes the center of renewed geopolitical tension over sovereignty, military basing, displaced communities, and climate risk. Far from the world’s shipping lanes and tourist routes, the Chagos Archipelago lies scattered across a vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. To the casual observer, these palm-fringed atolls appear to be
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Two years after Navalny’s death in custody, Western governments cite forensic findings pointing to a dart frog–derived toxin, reigniting calls for accountability and tougher sanctions. Two years after the sudden death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a remote penal colony, the case has re-entered the global spotlight. The United Kingdom, joined by several
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Historic vote ushers in a new government led by Tarique Rahman as voters demand democratic reform, economic recovery, and accountability after years of centralized rule. Bangladesh has entered a decisive new political chapter. In the country’s first general election since the youth-led uprising that toppled a long-standing government, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a
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As old security guarantees fade, Middle Eastern states are forging new alliances, redrawing regional balances, and learning to manage power in a multipolar world. The Middle East’s New Power Map: How Rival Blocs Are Reshaping the Region The Middle East is entering a new geopolitical season. Long-standing security assumptions that once shaped the region’s strategic
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South Korea’s intelligence agency says North Korea’s leader is increasingly positioning his teenage daughter as heir amid rising regional tensions and a crucial ruling party congress. Succession Signals in Pyongyang: Kim Jong Un’s Teen Daughter Emerges as Future Leader North Korea’s tightly controlled political system may be preparing for a historic shift. South Korea’s intelligence
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Roscosmos successfully places advanced meteorological satellite into geostationary orbit, strengthening weather forecasting, aviation safety, and Earth monitoring capabilities. Russia has successfully launched its heavy-lift Proton-M rocket carrying the advanced Elektro-L No.5 meteorological satellite into space, marking another significant milestone for the country’s space and Earth-observation program. The launch took place from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in
All 55 passengers survived after a turboprop aircraft overshot the runway and came to rest in shallow waters near Mogadishu’s main airport, raising new safety concerns. Somalia Plane Crash Landing: What Happened in Mogadishu? On February 10, 2026, a regional passenger aircraft operated by Starsky Aviation crash-landed near the shoreline of Mogadishu after suffering technical
