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Gaza war deaths far higher than official figures – study
A population survey by The Lancet puts the toll by early 2025 at least 25,000 higher than previously estimated
Feb 19, 2026 19:25
Hungary won’t bow to Ukrainian ‘blackmail’ – Orban
Kiev is trying to pressure Budapest into supporting its EU bid by halting the transit of Russian oil, the prime minister has said
Feb 19, 2026 08:15
Tucker Carlson ‘a phony’ – ex-Israeli PM
Naftali Bennett has accused the US media figure of talking about, but not knowing, the country
Feb 19, 2026 08:10
New Bangladesh leader vows to protect minorities
Dhaka’s former interim administration was accused of not protecting Hindus during recent political turmoil
Feb 19, 2026 06:35
Trump weighing plan to ‘kill’ Iranian leaders – WSJ
The US president has reportedly been briefed on several strike options as tensions mount in the Middle East
Feb 19, 2026 04:13
Zelensky says he won’t talk about ‘historic s**t’ with Putin
The Ukrainian leader said he doesn’t care about Russia’s view on the origins of the current conflict
Feb 19, 2026 01:24
Tucker Carlson says he was ‘detained’ in Israel
The US journalist had arrived in the country to interview American ambassador Mike Huckabee
Feb 18, 2026 21:49
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 42: America’s hidden ledger of decline – Industrial erosion quantified ANALYSIS
Seven million jobs lost, manufacturing’s share halved – America’s Dutch disease in numbers, the cost of flying too high.
Feb 18, 2026 21:14
EU nation bans Chinese cars from military sites
The Polish armed forces has claimed the vehicles could pose a security risk and be used for spying
Feb 18, 2026 21:10
Israel ‘dictating terms’ to US – Turkish professor Exclusive
Washington is following the Jewish State’s demands on Iran and the Middle East as a whole, Hasan Unal has told RT
Feb 18, 2026 20:51
Warhawk US senator meets UAE leader as Trump builds ‘armada’ in region
Lindsay Graham has met with the Emirati president as the largest American military presence in the region in decades continues to grow
Feb 18, 2026 20:35
US Justice Department issues new ‘Russiagate’ subpoenas – AP
President Donald Trump has demanded jail time for the spies who accused him of colluding with Russia
Feb 18, 2026 19:58
The British are sabotaging peace. Here’s how ANALYSIS
The London-centric security order revealed in Munich
Feb 18, 2026 19:45
EU doubles down on disputed ‘drone wall’ initiative against Russia
The European Commission has announced plans to “strengthen” the borders of nine member states
Feb 18, 2026 18:54
No ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ with Russia on expired nuclear treaty – US
Washington did not agree to adhere to the New START limitations after its expiration, a senior official has confirmed
Feb 18, 2026 18:25
Trump’s Middle East buildup and Iran talks: How close is war?
The stats and the strategy behind the biggest US military buildup in the region in decades suggest conflict could be inevitable
Feb 18, 2026 17:49
Romania’s stolen elections were only the start: Inside the EU’s war on democracy INVESTIGATIONFEATURE
How Brussels’ Digital Services Act has been used to pressure platforms and electoral control in member states
Feb 18, 2026 17:08
German state blacklists right-wing party for first time
Designating the Lower Saxony AfD chapter as a surveillance priority is politically motivated, the party has said
Feb 18, 2026 16:00
Russia, China and Iran hold joint naval drills
The maneuvers are meant to ensure maritime security and counter Western hegemony at sea, Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev has said
Feb 18, 2026 15:58
US ramps up nuclear claims against China
Washington believes that Beijing carried out a covert test six years ago
Feb 18, 2026 15:48
Financial warfare is failing. Here’s why ANALYSIS
If you financially cut off a country that produces something you need to survive, be ready to absorb the shocks – or suffer the consequences
Feb 18, 2026 14:19
Ukrainian disruption of Russian oil pipeline triggers emergency in EU state
Slovakia will dip into its strategic reserves to compensate for Kiev’s refusal to transit crude
Feb 18, 2026 13:57
Berlin Film Festival slammed over Gaza ‘silence’
Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem lead more than 80 signatories accusing the Berlinale of “anti-Palestinian racism” and censoring artists
Feb 18, 2026 13:56
Poland preparing ‘reparations’ money grab suit against Russia – FT
Moscow’s spokeswoman has mocked the compensation claim, referencing a classic Russian opera
Feb 18, 2026 13:44

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