Ukraine Ukrainian drones hit Taman port as energy war resumes Kyiv targets Russia's Black Sea export hub, signaling return to economic warfare strategy against critical revenue streams By Viktor Petersen / 15 Feb 2026
Nigeria Motorcycle raids kill at least 32 in Nigeria's Niger State Attack on three villages follows deadliest massacre in recent history, raising questions about merging criminal and jihadist threats By Alex Thompson / 15 Feb 2026
Iran Pentagon prepares for sustained Iran campaign amid Oman nuclear talks As a second carrier strike group deploys to the Gulf, Washington pursues diplomacy while planning for weeks-long military operations By Layla Hassan / 14 Feb 2026
Colombia Colombia's child recruitment crisis: Armed groups exploit post-peace vacuum Four-fold surge reveals state failure to fill territorial control abandoned by FARC, as criminal networks turn minors into strategic commodities By Diego Martinez / 13 Feb 2026
Germany Germany opens talks with France on European nuclear deterrent Berlin engages Macron's offer as doubts about American security commitment reach historic levels By Elena Kowalski / 13 Feb 2026
United States Trump deploys second carrier to Gulf as Iran talks stall The USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment signals escalating pressure on Tehran while diplomatic channels remain officially open By Layla Hassan / 13 Feb 2026
Syria Syrian army assumes control of al-Tanf base following coordinated US withdrawal Washington hands strategic outpost to Damascus in latest shift toward state-level engagement after Assad's fall By Layla Hassan / 12 Feb 2026
Venezuela Venezuela's interim leader accepts U.S. invitation as energy secretary visits Caracas Wright's trip signals consolidation of Washington's influence over oil sector following Maduro's capture By Diego Martinez / 12 Feb 2026
Sweden Sweden deploys Gripen jets to NATO's new Arctic mission Stockholm commits fighter aircraft to Iceland-Greenland patrols one day after alliance launches Arctic Sentry framework By Elena Kowalski / 12 Feb 2026
Iran Iran declares missile program off-limits as US talks resume Tehran draws hard line on ballistic capabilities amid Oman-mediated negotiations with Washington By Alex Thompson / 11 Feb 2026
Cuba Russia and Canada evacuate tourists as US fuel embargo grounds Cuba flights Moscow confirms emergency flights for stranded passengers as Cuban airports declare jet fuel unavailable for the next month By Diego Martinez / 11 Feb 2026
United States Trump floats second carrier as positive Iran talks conclude in Oman US doubles down on military buildup while praising breakthrough diplomacy, testing coercive negotiation strategy By Layla Hassan / 10 Feb 2026
