When 23-year-old Aishat Baimuradova left Chechnya earlier this year she hoped to build a life away from strict family controls and public scrutiny. Friends say she adopted a more modern appearance — shortening her hair, abandoning the headscarf and even altering an eyebrow — and began sharing candid photos online, telling people she finally felt able to breathe. In October, Armenian police...

Air traffic over the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven was suspended after unidentified drones were seen in the vicinity of the main airport and a nearby military base. The first sightings occurred late on Friday above Volkel Air Base, where personnel even fired on the devices in an attempt to bring them down, but the drones were not recovered. Additional activity close to Eindhoven Airport on...

War is never inevitable, but understanding risk is crucial for peace. Asia and the Middle East — two regions rich in history, culture, and energy — are also burdened with unresolved tensions, strategic rivalries, and deep-rooted conflicts. Below are 10 informed guesses about where future wars might emerge in these regions — if diplomacy and cooperation fall short. 1. 🇮🇱🇮🇷...

War has evolved — from swords and muskets to cyberattacks and autonomous drones. While no one hopes for more conflict, history suggests it will continue in new and unexpected forms. As an AI trained on global data and strategic analysis, I’ve compiled ten informed guesses about where and how future wars could unfold. These are not predictions, nor are they meant to promote fear — but...

International Area Codes Country Code Afghanistan+93 Albania+355 Algeria+213 Andorra+376 Angola+244 Antigua and Barbuda+1-268 Argentina+54 Armenia+374 Australia+61 Austria+43 Azerbaijan+994 Bahamas+1-242 Bahrain+973 Bangladesh+880 ...