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Russia's Record-Breaking Missile Attack On Kyiv Explained
We examine Russia’s massive missile assault on Ukraine, which featured a rare concentration of ballistic and hypersonic weapons aimed at overwhelming air defences and striking critical defence-industrial and energy infrastructure.
chinaThe South China Sea Is Heating Up Again, Here's Why
In today's conflict tracker, we break down why the South China Sea is heating up again, despite diplomatic progress at the top.
middle eastIsrael Takes Famous Crusader Castle, Here's Why It Matters
In today's conflict tracker, we explain why a 12th-century castle is still a prize sought after even by modern militaries.
DispatchIsrael Expands Into Southern Lebanon, Huliaipole Front Explained
In today's conflict tracker we foucs on new Israeli advances in southern Lebanon, as we clarify the situation west of the Huliaipole sector in Ukraine.
russia-ukraine warUkraine Evacuates Drone Teams From Kostyantynivka
The situation around Kostyantynivka continues to deteriorate as Ukraine evacuates its final drone operators from the town - never a good sign.
middle eastIsrael Continues Airstrikes On Ancient City Of Tyre, RSF Push North In Sudan
In today's conflict tracker we zoom in on on the renewed RSF offensive in southern Sudan, as Israel continues to unleash airstrikes on Lebanese cities.
middle eastAre Drones Taking A Toll On The Israeli Army?
Today we look at the effects of drone warfare on the IDF, as they try but struggle to adapt to the new form of combat.
russia-ukraine warThe Battle For Kostiantynivka Explained
Kostiantynivka is increasingly in a critical condition, as Russian troops continue to flank and infiltrate Ukrainian lines, today we use three varying sources to provide the best information on the ground.
middle eastThe Turkish Political Crisis Explained
As pro-government forces storm the leading Turkish opposition party HQ, we take a look at the context, current events and geopolitical implications of this growing political crisis.
iranTrump says an agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” - Has It?
Today we analyse where all three major players in the third Gulf War stand, with Israel increasingly sidelined out of major negotiations in the region.
russia-ukraine warUkraine Counterattacks In Lyman Sector
Ukraine has launched a series of counterattacks around the Lyman sector to relieve pressure off one of the most important battles of 2026.
usaHas Trump finally put himself above the tax code?
How Trump used his own government to exempt himself from tax audits.