Russia's largest military draft in 14 years sees 160,000 men called up as Putin plans a spring offensive on Ukraine. Despite stalled U.S. ceasefire talks, the Kremlin insists conscripts won't fight. … [Read more...] about Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive
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Reporter’s Notebook: Aftershock from a political ‘earthquake’ as Le Pen barred from presidential run in 2027
Le Pen called her ban from running a "nuclear bomb" by the system, after a court convicted her of embezzlement and blocked her from office for five years. … [Read more...] about Reporter’s Notebook: Aftershock from a political ‘earthquake’ as Le Pen barred from presidential run in 2027
Netanyahu accuses Israeli police of trying to ‘topple’ his government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is outraged over the ongoing Qatar probe and says it is a political investigation that is meant to prevent the firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. … [Read more...] about Netanyahu accuses Israeli police of trying to ‘topple’ his government
Amsterdam knife attacker who injured 2 Americans suspected of having ‘terrorist motive,’ prosecutors say
The Ukrainian suspect who stabbed five people in Amsterdam last week, including two Americans, likely had a "terrorist motive," Dutch prosecutors say. … [Read more...] about Amsterdam knife attacker who injured 2 Americans suspected of having ‘terrorist motive,’ prosecutors say
Iran mulls preemptive strike on US base after Trump bomb threats
Iran is considering its options in deterring President Trump amid his repeated threats of direct military engagement by possibly launching its own strike on a U.S. base in the Indian Ocean. … [Read more...] about Iran mulls preemptive strike on US base after Trump bomb threats