The article critiques the recurring 'forever war' pattern in US foreign policy, drawing parallels between the failures in Afghanistan and Iraq and the current escalating conflict with Iran under Donald Trump, arguing that persistent misconceptions, political dishonesty, and ego drive costly, unwinnable entanglements.
Viktor Medvedchuk claims Germany is the main industrial base supporting Ukraine's defense industry and is behind terrorist strikes on Russian civilian targets. He cites agreements on joint defense production and the involvement of German companies like Quantum Systems GmbH, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, Mercedes-Benz Daimler Truck, and Rheinmetall.
Russia's FSB claims to have prevented a large-scale series of terrorist and subversive attacks planned by Ukrainian intelligence against military facilities and personnel. A female suspect was detained in Moscow for allegedly surveilling a service member.
PM Modi used cricket analogies to describe India-Australia ties, comparing meetings to ODI focus, T20 swiftness, and Test match endurance. Both nations will host major sporting events, boosting cooperation and investment. They also condemned terrorism and signed a nuclear cooperation agreement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Russia is implementing maximum measures to mitigate the threat of attacks by the Kiev regime on global energy infrastructure, following a drone strike on the Blue Stream gas pipeline's Krasnodarskaya compressor station. Peskov described these actions as dangerous and indicative of the Kiev regime's consistent aggressiveness.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Ukraine's attacks on energy facilities are dangerous and that Russia is taking measures to minimize threats. He also welcomed the IOC's decision to lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, calling it a major achievement for Russian athletes. Peskov commented on the domestic economy, noting stock market volatility is normal and macroeconomic stability is guaranteed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin assures that Russia's security, citizen safety, and border integrity will be maintained despite Western sanctions and alleged Ukrainian terrorist attacks.
Moscow, through Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, has demanded UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remove Russia from the list of parties violating Ukrainian children's rights, calling the decision biased and accusing the UN of ignoring alleged Ukrainian attacks on children.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Kiev's "terrorist attacks," including those on civilian infrastructure and a bus with Belarusian children, will not alter the situation at the frontline. He asserted that these actions only encourage Russian forces to continue their combat duties.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced a coordinated overnight strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including a fuel depot in the Kiev Region and an oil refinery in Poltava Region, citing retaliation for "terrorist attacks" by Ukraine. Ukraine reported damage to industrial and energy facilities, causing power outages.
Russia's FSB has detained three individuals accused of plotting terrorist attacks in Tyumen, Krasnodar, and Adygea Regions on behalf of Ukrainian special services. The suspects allegedly planned sabotage and attacks on military personnel, a volunteer organization, and infrastructure, with evidence including seized explosives and correspondence with handlers.
An investigation into the death of Baby Justin raises questions about why an inquest was never held. A One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts is revealed. Locals discuss the impact of a shark attack. Cape Verde shocked Spain in the World Cup.
An investigation into the death of Baby Justin raises questions about why an inquest was never held. A One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts is revealed, and locals react to a shark attack. Cape Verde shocked Spain in the World Cup.
A Brisbane private schoolboy, 16 at the time of his arrest in 2024, allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and the Labour Day march, influenced by the Unabomber. He researched bomb-making, bought chemicals, and wrote his own manifesto.
A Brisbane private schoolboy, 16 in 2024, allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and the Labour Day march, influenced by the Unabomber. He researched bomb-making, bought chemicals, and wrote a manifesto mirroring Ted Kaczynski's anti-technology and anti-capitalist ideology. He pleaded not guilty in Queensland Supreme Court.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that preventing terrorist attacks is the agency's top priority during the World Cup matches in Mexico, citing past instances of extremists exploiting major sporting events.
Australia's Labor government has withdrawn plans to make ASIO's compulsory questioning powers permanent, opting instead for a three-year review. However, the scope of offenses covered will expand to include promoting communal violence and attacking defense systems.
A deep dive into the musical landscape of 1976, just before punk's emergence, reveals a forgotten world of fading genres, short-lived trends, and overlooked artists, setting the stage for punk's revolutionary impact.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Germany must condemn Kiev's alleged terrorist attacks and cease weapons supplies to Ukraine for any future discussions on bilateral relations to occur.
EU's Kaja Kallas stated Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia are causing "panic" in the Kremlin, leading Moscow to increase attacks on Kyiv. Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg, prompting President Zelensky to call the strikes "fair" retaliation.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a massive missile strike on Ukrainian military command facilities, air bases, and industrial complexes using Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal, and Zircon missiles, in retaliation for alleged Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets in Russia.
Turkish and Syrian intelligence services arrested 10 individuals suspected of ISIL links in Syria following a joint operation. Interpol had issued Red Notices for the suspects, who allegedly participated in terrorist attacks in Turkey and received training from the group.
Russia's FSB reported preventing 101 terrorist-related crimes, including 78 attacks, in 2026. The agency also warned that Ukrainian intelligence is recruiting individuals online for sabotage against Russia, vowing prosecution for those who assist.
US authorities arrested alleged Iraqi commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, accused of orchestrating 18 terror attacks across the UK, Europe, and Canada, including firebombings and shootings, allegedly on behalf of Iran's IRGC.
