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Monday, Feb 23, 2026

Global Tensions Escalate: Iran Resumes Flights Amid Missile Attack, Nobel Peace Prize Debate, and Ongoing Conflicts

Iran resumes flights post-missile attack on Israel as EU advises avoiding airspace, while global conflicts sway Nobel Peace Prize deliberations and Russian-Ukrainian tensions rise.
Iran has resumed flights after briefly halting them due to a missile attack on Israel involving 200 missiles. However, caution remains as the EU Aviation Safety Agency advises avoiding Iranian airspace until the end of October. Meanwhile, European airlines are also warned about potential dangers over Israel and Lebanon.

In light of ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, speculation surrounds the Nobel Peace Prize contenders, including UNRWA and the International Court of Justice. The debate continues with names like UN chief Antonio Guterres, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the late Alexei Navalny being considered. With increasing global turmoil, the Nobel committee faces the complex decision of potentially withholding the prize to make a statement.

Transitioning to another contentious situation, Russian Nikita Zhuravel faces treason charges after being accused of spying for Ukraine by sharing video footage of Russian military activities. This development follows his earlier imprisonment for burning the Qur'an and highlights ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The incident has drawn further attention due to the involvement of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's family, turning the spotlight to Chechnya.

On the topic of violence, a tragic attack on a rehabilitation center in Mexico's Guanajuato state underscores cartel-related bloodshed that claimed four lives. Such incidents are emblematic of the brutality between rival cartels, pointing to broader security challenges in the region. The attackers managed to escape, highlighting the persistent struggles law enforcement faces against these criminal organizations.

In a related climate of hostility, two Belgian journalists, Robin Ramaekers and Stijn De Smet, were injured amid Israeli-Hezbollah clashes in Beirut. The intense situation in Lebanon, marked by significant casualties and displacement, continues to draw international attention. As they receive medical treatment, the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict remains a focus of concern for the Belgian foreign ministry.

Lastly, the prolonged Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in the loss of over 41,000 Palestinian lives. With civilian infrastructures targeted, including a school and an orphan society, the humanitarian crisis intensifies. The devastating toll highlights the enduring strife that began with a Hamas attack nearly a year ago, leaving the Gaza Strip in dire conditions.
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