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Iran launches retaliatory strike on Israel
The Jewish State and the US earlier started a “pre-emptive” attack on the Islamic Republic after nuclear talks failed to deliver a breakthrough
Feb 28, 2026 09:16
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Tehran maintains it is not developing nuclear weapons, insisting its research program is for peaceful purposes only
Feb 28, 2026 07:46
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President Donald Trump has confirmed “major combat operations” are underway to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear program and bring about a change in its government
Feb 28, 2026 07:21
Israel declares nationwide emergency after strikes on Tehran
The announcement comes as West Jerusalem carried out what it described as a preemptive attack on the Iranian capital
Feb 28, 2026 07:03
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Defense Minister Katz has claimed the attack is intended to “remove threats” to the Jewish state
Feb 28, 2026 06:32
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The War Department is pressing to scrap previously agreed limits on surveillance and autonomous weapons
Feb 27, 2026 21:00
UK accused of spying on Irish journalist
MI5 agents have surveilled many reporters critical of their actions in Northern Ireland
Feb 27, 2026 19:36
Americans now more sympathetic to Palestinians than Israelis – poll
Republicans and the elderly are Israel’s last bastion of support in the US
Feb 27, 2026 17:55
Denmark to crack down on Ukrainians
Copenhagen will take in fewer refugees and push more men toward the front lines
Feb 27, 2026 16:05
Starmer humiliated by Greens in election defeat
The British PM’s Labour Party came in third place in a constituency it’s held since the 1930s
Feb 27, 2026 14:45
EU nations order joint probe into Russian oil pipeline halt
Hungary and Slovakia have accused Ukraine of fabricating obstacles to the restart of Druzhba and will send experts to assess the damage
Feb 27, 2026 14:28
Strikes on Iran wouldn’t drag US into another ‘forever war’ – Vance
People should not “overlearn” from mistakes made with past foreign interventions, the US vice president has cautioned
Feb 27, 2026 13:45
‘Open war’ between Pakistan and Afghanistan: What we know | RT India Outlook EXPLAINER
Islamabad launched military strikes on its western neighbor early on Friday, allegedly in response to cross-border fire by Kabul
Feb 27, 2026 13:39
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From early SCUD-inspired systems to modern Shaheen and Babur missiles, Pakistan’s arsenal has matured into a credible strategic threat
Feb 27, 2026 13:39
FBI fires agents linked to Trump classified documents case
The dismissed employees were involved in the investigation into the US president’s handling of confidential materials and the 2020 election probe
Feb 27, 2026 12:03
EU manipulating polls in bid to oust Orban – German opposition leader
Brussels is using “every means necessary” to force “regime change” in Hungary ahead of April parliamentary elections, Alice Weidel has said
Feb 27, 2026 12:02
Norway to cut perks for Ukrainian men
The government has proposed removing temporary collective protection for males aged from 18 to 60
Feb 27, 2026 11:28
Cuba accuses US of failing to curb expat militancy
A shootout between the Cuban coast guard and armed men in boat allegedly stolen in Florida resulted in four deaths this week
Feb 27, 2026 10:12
Germany’s AfD hails ‘major victory’ against Berlin’s domestic spy agency
A court ruling has suspended the top opposition party’s designation as a “confirmed right-wing extremist” group
Feb 27, 2026 08:12
The presidential curse: South Korean leaders tend to get bad lots EXPLAINER
More often than not, top people in Seoul get themselves into all sorts of trouble
Feb 27, 2026 07:25
US downs own border patrol drone – lawmakers
The Federal Aviation Administration has halted flights around Fort Hancock, Texas, following the reported incident
Feb 27, 2026 03:41
Hillary Clinton explains why Epstein’s accomplice was at daughter’s wedding (VIDEO)
The former US secretary of state spoke to the press after testifying in a congressional probe
Feb 27, 2026 01:06
Blasts rock Kabul as Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange strikes (VIDEOS)
Islamabad launched airstrikes on Afghan facilities hours after the Taliban carried out its own “retaliatory” attack
Feb 26, 2026 22:55
US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in talks – mediator
Further “technical” discussions are expected to resume next week in Vienna
Feb 26, 2026 22:28

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