War
Against the backdrop of the conflict between the US and Iran, Nostradamus' prophecy about war has been recalled.
Against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, the media and social networks have once again begun to refer to the prophecies of the 16th-century French astrologer Nostradamus. Fans of his work believe that some lines from his book Prophecies may describe events that will take place in the world in 2026.
Iran threatened to strike Israel's nuclear facility in Dimona
Iran has stated that it may strike an Israeli nuclear facility in Dimona if Israel and the United States attempt to bring about a change of power in the Islamic Republic. This was reported by the semi-official ISNA news agency, citing an Iranian military official.
The VOS-999 mark has appeared in "Reserve+": what does it mean?
In the "Reserve+" application, many conscripts have been marked with "VOS-999. Requires basic military training." Lawyers and the Ministry of Defence have explained what this entry means and whether it is necessary to contact the TCC because of it.
Russia's admission sparked a boycott: countries are boycotting the opening of the 2026 Paralympics
A number of countries have announced a boycott of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics following the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags.
China has announced a stronger policy of reunification with Taiwan
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has announced Beijing's intention to intensify efforts to reunify Taiwan with the mainland. The Chinese authorities have also declared their readiness to counter forces advocating the island's independence.
Iranian drones attacked Azerbaijan's airport in Nakhchivan, two people were injured
An attack by drones launched from Iranian territory was recorded in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. One of the drones crashed into the airport terminal building, injuring two civilians.
The war in Iran could last at least 100 days or until September.
The Donald Trump administration is increasing resources for the evacuation of US citizens and stepping up military support for operations following the start of the war against Iran. Washington acknowledges that the scale of the conflict's consequences has been greater than expected.
China to increase defence spending by 7 per cent as part of army modernisation by 2035
China will increase its defence spending by 7 per cent in 2026. The country's authorities explain this with plans to modernise the armed forces and strengthen military capabilities.
The Pentagon is considering purchasing Ukrainian interceptor drones to counter Iranian Shahed drones.
The Pentagon and at least one Gulf state government are in talks to purchase Ukrainian interceptor drones. These are technologies that Ukraine uses to combat Russian Shahed-type drones.
The number of regions with budget deficits has risen sharply in Russia
The financial stability of regions in the Russian Federation is deteriorating. In 2025, regional budget deficits increased significantly, and the number of federal subjects with insufficient funds grew.
Kurdish armed groups announced the start of an offensive against Iranian forces
Kurdish armed groups based in Iraq have announced the start of a ground military operation against Iranian forces. This was reported by a representative of the Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan.
Russian troops shelled several regions of Ukraine, causing deaths and injuries
Over the past day, Russian troops have carried out strikes on a number of regions in Ukraine. The attacks have resulted in deaths, injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure.
