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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Help for Money and Tech

Ukraine has stepped into a new role, offering its drone‑defense know‑how to Middle Eastern nations in exchange for financial aid and advanced technology. After dispatching teams of specialists to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and a U. S. base in Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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Mar 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ukraine’s Drone Factory Eyes Gulf Markets as Middle East Tensions Rise

Ukrainian companies that build cheap drones to shoot down enemy aircraft say they can ship many units overseas. The idea grew after the U. S. and Gulf states asked for help when Iran started firing drones at allies. Russia’s own production of Iranian‑style Shahed drones keeps Ukraine busy defe

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Italian Parties Revamp Election Rules to Secure Power

Italy’s ruling coalition has announced a major change to the country’s voting system, aiming to give its members an edge in the next election. The plan would shift from a mixed method—where some seats are chosen by party lists and others by single‑winner districts—to an entirely proportional model.

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Pipeline Repairs Slow, Ukraine Says

Ukraine’s president told reporters that fixing the Druzhba oil line will not be quick, even though the EU and Hungary want it done fast. The pipe that moves Russian oil into Europe stopped working after a strike in western Ukraine on January 27. Hungary and Slovakia blame Kyiv for the delay, while U

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Laser Gun Lets Ukraine Fight Drone Swarms Without Big Money

Ukraine is now using a tiny laser weapon that can shoot down drones from the sky. The device, called Sunray, looks like a small telescope with cameras on its sides to spot and follow targets. Soldiers can put it in the back of a pickup truck, making it easy to move around front‑line towns and milita

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Hits Belarus with New Sanctions Over War Aid

Ukraine has added a new set of restrictions on Belarus’s leader, Alexander Lukashenko. The aim is to punish Minsk for helping Russia in its conflict with Kyiv. Belarus has been a key launch pad for Russian forces and drones that attack Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the country will st

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Russia’s Return to the Paralympics: A New Chapter

Russia will send a small delegation to the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, ending over ten years of sports isolation. The move follows growing support among international sporting bodies to lift the long‑standing Olympic ban on Russian athletes. It also opens the possibility for a full Russian team

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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

Italy's Tax Haven Appeal: Why the Rich Are Flocking

Italy is not just a dream destination for tourists. It's becoming a hotspot for the wealthy. Over 3, 600 millionaires moved there last year. They brought in €21 billion. Why? Italy offers a special tax deal. It's called the CR7 rule. Named after Cristiano Ronaldo, it lets newcomers pay a flat tax. T

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

Russia's Crypto Boom: Big Money, Big Rules

Russia is seeing a lot of crypto action. People there are spending about 50 billion rubles ($648 million) on crypto every day. That's a huge amount! The government is taking notice. They want to make rules for this fast-growing market. The finance ministry and central bank are pushing for quick act

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Braces for More Attacks as Peace Talks Begin

Ukraine is on high alert. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared that intelligence suggests Russia is planning more attacks on energy sites. He believes these strikes are a tactic to complicate peace efforts. Zelenskiy made this clear in his nightly video address. Peace talks are happening in Geneva.

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