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Hamas, Iran helping Russia send migrants to Europe via tunnels, US military historian says - report

Dr. Lynette Nusbacher, an American military historian, told The Telegraph that she deemed it “plausible” that Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, are behind the construction of the tunnels.

A tunnel used by migrants to cross from Belarus into Poland, according to authorities, is seen near Narewka, Poland, in this handout photo released by the Polish Border Guard on December 12, 2025.
Municipal workers remove debris next to damaged cars outside an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike on Thursday, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine February 26, 2026

US, Ukraine discuss post-war reconstruction as Russia pummels grid

A Ukrainian soldier takes part in a final tactical exercise on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, held at a British Army training camp in East Anglia, Britain, February 24, 2026.

What the world is still refusing to learn from Putin's war in Ukraine - opinion

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers remarks at the top of the Cabinet meeting to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine at Downing Street on February 24, 2026 in London, England.

UK targets Russia's Transneft in new sanctions on fourth anniversary of Ukraine war


Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse

While the company insists its mission is purely to serve utilities, logistics, agriculture, and emergency response, the potential to adapt the technology for military use is hard to ignore.


UN chief calls New START expiration a 'grave moment' for global security

Antonio Guterres warned that the end of New START removes all binding limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals and called for immediate negotiations.

FILE PHOTO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seen on a screen as he speaks during a press conference outlining his priorities for 2026 at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 29, 2026

Trump declines to take sides between Vance, Rubio in 2028 successor debate

Trump also endorsed a MAGA prosecutor in Georgia against Marjorie Taylor Greene, stepped back from a major media merger fight between Netflix and Warner Bros, and faced Human Rights Watch criticism.

US President Donald Trump (C), Vice President JD Vance (L) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) pictured in the White House, November 6, 2025; illustrative.

Russia says uranium proposal for Iran is still on the table

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that an offer for Russia to aid Iran with exporting uranium was still available.

Spokesperson of Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova attends the annual press conference held by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, January 14, 2025.

Zelensky says Russia ignored US peace efforts with overnight energy strikes

"We expect a response from the United States to the Russian strikes," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, January 25, 2026.

Israeli tourists flocking to Azerbaijan, Baku to up flights to Tel Aviv, official tells ‘Post’

Despite regional unrest, Israeli visits to Azerbaijan surged last year, with tourism officials citing expanded flights and long standing ties between the countries.

Baku, Old city and Flame towers

US envoy Witkoff to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine this week, says White House

White House officials say Steve Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi this week for talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 11, 2025.

Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race

"If the US exceeds New START limits by uploading warheads, Russia will do the same, and China will use it as another excuse to build up their nuclear arsenal,"-Democratic Senator Ed Markey

 Russia's Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system unit drives in Red Square during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.

Zelensky says a new round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia to take place in Abu Dhabi

"Europe surprised me a lot, because it is undermining the foundations of its existence by its own actions. It's just amazing," said Russia's Security Council deputy chairman, Dmitry Medvedev.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025.

Islamic regime targeting dissidents, Israelis in new wave of advanced phishing attacks

A new phishing scheme allows alleged IRGC-affiliated hackers to snap photos from the victim’s device every 5 seconds, record audio in three-second segments, and geolocate the device every two seconds.

 An Iranian flag is seen on a computer's CPU (illustrative)