Friday, February 20, 2026
TOP STORIES
Iran, Israel, and U.S. Forces Prepare for Escalation as Nuclear Talks Near Breakdown
Signals from Washington, Tehran, and regional militaries increasingly suggest...
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Operates From TCG ANADOLU in Harsh Baltic Winter During NATO Steadfast Dart 2026
Turkish Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) have...
U.S. Airpower Surges Toward the Middle East as Washington Weighs Military Options on Iran
A substantial surge of American air and naval power...
Saudi Arabia’s KAAN Fighter Talks With Turkey Complicate U.S. F-35 Calculus
Saudi Arabia’s exploratory engagement with Turkey over potential participation...
USAF F-22 Raptors Return to the Middle East, Repeating Pre-Midnight Hammer Deployment Pattern
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have again...
DIPLOMACY
U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks Set for Turkey as Trump Mixes Threats and Diplomacy
Nuclear talks between United States and Iran are expected...
Trump Stays Silent as Saudi-Emirati Power Struggle Redraws the Region
Nearly a decade after Washington openly took sides in...
Pakistan and Somalia Deepen Ties as President Witness Diplomatic Visa-Free Agreement
Islamabad, January 24, 2026 — President Asif Ali Zardari...
Netanyahu Rebukes Trump Administration Over Gaza Governance Plan
A rare and unusually blunt statement from Israeli Prime...
US Moves to Lock In Critical Minerals Pact as China Export Control Deadline Nears
The United States is preparing to convene dozens of...
Nuclear Doctrine
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine...
Russia sees no grounds for strategic or arms control talks with the U.S., Interfax reports
Russia's foreign ministry currently sees no basis for resuming...
DISPUTES
Panama Canal Becomes Flashpoint in Escalating US–China Power Struggle
China has issued unusually sharp warnings after Panama’s Supreme...
Explained: How Rupee Oil Trade and BRICS Payments Pushed the US–India Partnership Toward a Strategic Rift
For much of the past decade, Washington and New...
EU–India Free Trade Deal Exposes Structural Flaws in Turkey’s Customs Union
European Union leaders’ decision to finalize a free trade...
US Control of Venezuela’s Oil Revenues Triggers Debt Tensions With China
U.S. control over Venezuela’s oil export revenues has drawn...
Russia Proposed Venezuela-for-Ukraine Deal to Trump in 2019, Fiona Hill Reveals
Russian officials in 2019 privately signaled to the Trump...
Defense Budget
U.S. Approves Record $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan as China Steps Up Pressure
The United States has approved $11.1 billion in arms...
US Congressional Republicans seek $27 billion for the Golden Dome under Trump tax legislation
U.S. Congressional Republicans are set to propose a comprehensive...
Italy considers extending its defense budget as it faces challenges in achieving NATO objectives
Italy is contemplating the inclusion of police and coastguard...
Germany is investing billions to greatly strengthen its military capabilities at a crucial moment for Europe
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to negotiate...
Featured
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The Arctic’s Quiet Militarization Explained
When US President Donald Trump talks about buying Greenland,...
Explainer: What Is the EU’s “Anti-Coercion Instrument” and Why Is It Being Linked to the Greenland Dispute?
The European Union is facing renewed pressure to activate...
Graham’s ‘Make Iran Great Again’ Remark Signals Sharpening U.S. Strategy Amid Protests
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has ignited fresh debate over...
Former Bulgarian Minister Emerges as Contender to Lead Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Nickolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian foreign and defence minister...
Estonia surprises with a large RDX facility for NATO munitions
In the serene coastal town of Pärnu, Estonia, a...
DEFENCE
U.S. War With Iran May Be Closer Than It Appears as Military Build-Up Accelerates
The United States appears closer to a large-scale military...
YFQ-42A Flight Validates Modular Autonomy as U.S. Air Force Advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft
On February 12, 2026, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)...
China Unveils Missile-Armed Robotic Dog at World Defense Show 2026, Signaling Leap in Unmanned Ground Warfare
At the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia,...
NATO Launches Arctic Sentry to Strengthen Security Posture in the High North
NATO has formally launched Arctic Sentry, a new operational...
Russian Su-30SM2 Flies Armed With Anti-Ship Missiles Near NATO Airspace in Rare Show of Force
A Su-30SM2 fighter jet carried out an unusually armed...
Military Exercise
Ukraine War
Why Donetsk Remains the Biggest Obstacle to Any Russia–Ukraine Peace Deal
The fate of Donetsk, a battered but strategically vital...
Ukraine Secures Limited Gains in Revised US Peace Plan as Russia Holds Firm on Territory
Ukraine has won several key concessions in the latest...
U.S. Tells Ukraine Withdrawal from Donetsk Is Key to Any Peace Deal
U.S. peace negotiators have told Ukraine that any agreement...
New Report Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute...
EU leaders reaffirm their commitment to support Ukraine, yet do not provide specific assurances
European Union leaders announced on Thursday their ongoing commitment...
TOP STORIES
Iran, Israel, and U.S. Forces Prepare for Escalation as Nuclear Talks Near Breakdown
Signals from Washington, Tehran, and regional militaries increasingly suggest...
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Operates From TCG ANADOLU in Harsh Baltic Winter During NATO Steadfast Dart 2026
Turkish Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) have...
U.S. Airpower Surges Toward the Middle East as Washington Weighs Military Options on Iran
A substantial surge of American air and naval power...
Saudi Arabia’s KAAN Fighter Talks With Turkey Complicate U.S. F-35 Calculus
Saudi Arabia’s exploratory engagement with Turkey over potential participation...
USAF F-22 Raptors Return to the Middle East, Repeating Pre-Midnight Hammer Deployment Pattern
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have again...
DIPLOMACY
U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks Set for Turkey as Trump Mixes Threats and Diplomacy
Nuclear talks between United States and Iran are expected...
Trump Stays Silent as Saudi-Emirati Power Struggle Redraws the Region
Nearly a decade after Washington openly took sides in...
Pakistan and Somalia Deepen Ties as President Witness Diplomatic Visa-Free Agreement
Islamabad, January 24, 2026 — President Asif Ali Zardari...
Netanyahu Rebukes Trump Administration Over Gaza Governance Plan
A rare and unusually blunt statement from Israeli Prime...
US Moves to Lock In Critical Minerals Pact as China Export Control Deadline Nears
The United States is preparing to convene dozens of...
Nuclear Doctrine
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine...
Russia sees no grounds for strategic or arms control talks with the U.S., Interfax reports
Russia's foreign ministry currently sees no basis for resuming...
DISPUTES
Panama Canal Becomes Flashpoint in Escalating US–China Power Struggle
China has issued unusually sharp warnings after Panama’s Supreme...
Explained: How Rupee Oil Trade and BRICS Payments Pushed the US–India Partnership Toward a Strategic Rift
For much of the past decade, Washington and New...
EU–India Free Trade Deal Exposes Structural Flaws in Turkey’s Customs Union
European Union leaders’ decision to finalize a free trade...
US Control of Venezuela’s Oil Revenues Triggers Debt Tensions With China
U.S. control over Venezuela’s oil export revenues has drawn...
Russia Proposed Venezuela-for-Ukraine Deal to Trump in 2019, Fiona Hill Reveals
Russian officials in 2019 privately signaled to the Trump...
Defense Budget
U.S. Approves Record $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan as China Steps Up Pressure
The United States has approved $11.1 billion in arms...
US Congressional Republicans seek $27 billion for the Golden Dome under Trump tax legislation
U.S. Congressional Republicans are set to propose a comprehensive...
Italy considers extending its defense budget as it faces challenges in achieving NATO objectives
Italy is contemplating the inclusion of police and coastguard...
Germany is investing billions to greatly strengthen its military capabilities at a crucial moment for Europe
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to negotiate...
Featured
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The Arctic’s Quiet Militarization Explained
When US President Donald Trump talks about buying Greenland,...
Explainer: What Is the EU’s “Anti-Coercion Instrument” and Why Is It Being Linked to the Greenland Dispute?
The European Union is facing renewed pressure to activate...
Graham’s ‘Make Iran Great Again’ Remark Signals Sharpening U.S. Strategy Amid Protests
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has ignited fresh debate over...
Former Bulgarian Minister Emerges as Contender to Lead Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Nickolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian foreign and defence minister...
Estonia surprises with a large RDX facility for NATO munitions
In the serene coastal town of Pärnu, Estonia, a...
DEFENCE
U.S. War With Iran May Be Closer Than It Appears as Military Build-Up Accelerates
The United States appears closer to a large-scale military...
YFQ-42A Flight Validates Modular Autonomy as U.S. Air Force Advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft
On February 12, 2026, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)...
China Unveils Missile-Armed Robotic Dog at World Defense Show 2026, Signaling Leap in Unmanned Ground Warfare
At the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia,...
NATO Launches Arctic Sentry to Strengthen Security Posture in the High North
NATO has formally launched Arctic Sentry, a new operational...
Russian Su-30SM2 Flies Armed With Anti-Ship Missiles Near NATO Airspace in Rare Show of Force
A Su-30SM2 fighter jet carried out an unusually armed...
Military Exercise
Ukraine War
Why Donetsk Remains the Biggest Obstacle to Any Russia–Ukraine Peace Deal
The fate of Donetsk, a battered but strategically vital...
Ukraine Secures Limited Gains in Revised US Peace Plan as Russia Holds Firm on Territory
Ukraine has won several key concessions in the latest...
U.S. Tells Ukraine Withdrawal from Donetsk Is Key to Any Peace Deal
U.S. peace negotiators have told Ukraine that any agreement...
New Report Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute...
EU leaders reaffirm their commitment to support Ukraine, yet do not provide specific assurances
European Union leaders announced on Thursday their ongoing commitment...
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