Russia's Foreign Ministry says 193 Russian servicemen returned from Ukraine in exchange for 193 Ukrainian POWs, with UAE and US mediation.

Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf.

Seafarers are stranded in the Gulf due to the war involving Iran.

Israeli army recommends expanding attacks in Lebanon, senior military source tells Channel 15.

An Israeli source quoted by Channel 15 says the army recommended to the political staff to expand attacks in Lebanon.

Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov claims his team disabled Russian Starlink terminals as first step in offensive push, with more actions over next three months. #Ukraine #Starlink

In January 2026, Mykhailo Fedorov took over the Ministry of Defense and quickly assembled a new team. Their goal: seize the initiative and force Russia onto the defensive. Disabling Russian Starlink terminals was the first move. Many more followed in the next three months.

Classified 'non-violent resistance' program recruited civilians in occupied territories for dangerous tasks despite FSB tracking, Kyiv Independent reports. #Ukraine #Resistance

The Kyiv Independent reveals a classified 'non-violent resistance' program that encouraged civilians in occupied territories to perform dangerous tasks despite warnings that the FSB was tracking them.