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Americans cannot shoot down all Iranian drones, and the war costs $2 billion a day. But Iran has also reduced the intensity of its attacks

Americans cannot shoot down all Iranian drones, and the war costs $2 billion a day. But Iran has also reduced the intensity of its attacks

The war between the United States and Iran has entered a phase where weapon stocks and production capacity are becoming a crucial factor, even though they will not solely determine…

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Politico: Iran threatens Europe with attacks. Deveselu base could turn Romania into a target

Politico: Iran threatens Europe with attacks. Deveselu base could turn Romania into a target

Europe is strengthening its security after Iran warned that it could target European cities in countries supporting the military operation led by American President Donald Trump in the Middle East.…

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China and Russia, puzzled by Iran's defeat. They have reacted diplomatically, but militarily they keep their distance. Why?

China and Russia, puzzled by Iran's defeat. They have reacted diplomatically, but militarily they keep their distance. Why?

Almost a week after the attack on Iran by Israel and the USA, it can be said that the entire political and military system in Tehran has collapsed. The Iranian…

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AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war - but there are dangers

AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war - but there are dangers

Artificial intelligence can analyze vast amounts of information and use it to identify targets, classify threats, and suggest priorities. However, experts are concerned that human oversight could be eroded and…

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What to do if you spot an Iranian Shahed drone

What to do if you spot an Iranian Shahed drone

A familiar feeling for millions of Ukrainians was suddenly experienced throughout the Middle East over the weekend – the terror caused by Shahed drones flying overhead and crashing into buildings.…

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Stuck in Dubai. How quickly does a virtual world disappear?

Stuck in Dubai. How quickly does a virtual world disappear?

I wouldn’t have entered this conversation if I hadn’t asked myself a few questions and if, after reading articles, reactions, and official positions, I hadn’t arrived at an answer that…

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Drones and artificial intelligence are reshaping the rules of war, as lessons from Ukraine reach the Middle East

Drones and artificial intelligence are reshaping the rules of war, as lessons from Ukraine reach the Middle East

Modern warfare no longer means just tanks and infantry, but swarms of drones, artificial intelligence, and battles fought simultaneously in the air and in cyberspace. The conflict in the Middle…

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Trump’s dilemma as the war with Iran escalates: stop the offensive or double down?

Trump’s dilemma as the war with Iran escalates: stop the offensive or double down?

As the conflict between the US and Iran escalates, Donald Trump faces a difficult strategic choice: to declare that he has achieved his objectives or to continue the offensive. According…

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Vladimir Putin, the great loser in the Iran war

Vladimir Putin, the great loser in the Iran war

The President of Russia is known to swim in the morning, and on Saturday, February 28, at 08:00, when he received the first reports that Israel’s military forces had bombed…

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“If it stops, it collapses.” A NATO prime minister explains why Putin won’t end the war

“If it stops, it collapses.” A NATO prime minister explains why Putin won’t end the war

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal argues that Vladimir Putin cannot afford to end the war in Ukraine because such a decision could be politically fatal for him. In an interview…

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Russia’s economy is weakening. Sanctions are working, say UK and Swedish finance ministers: Don’t believe Putin’s lies

Russia’s economy is weakening. Sanctions are working, say UK and Swedish finance ministers: Don’t believe Putin’s lies

The economy of Russia is weaker than official figures show, and Western sanctions are yielding results, according to British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and her Swedish counterpart, Elisabeth Svantesson, in…

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How Trump could expand his control over elections - and the push to ban mail-in voting

How Trump could expand his control over elections - and the push to ban mail-in voting

A group of pro-Trump activists has circulated a 17-page draft executive order requesting President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency on the grounds that China interfered in the 2020…

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Grindeanu lets go of MAGA and revives progressivism with LGBTQ+. Test for stepping down from power

Grindeanu lets go of MAGA and revives progressivism with LGBTQ+. Test for stepping down from power

Shortly after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that, finally, the coalition parties have reached consensus regarding administrative reform, Sorin Grindeanu, president of PSD, felt the need to go public and…

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What does Trump actually want to do with all the military he sent to Iran's doorstep

What does Trump actually want to do with all the military he sent to Iran's doorstep

In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump offered the most significant explanation yet for why the U.S. is amassing military resources around Iran, stating that his goal…

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How Russia derails peace negotiations through a constant stream of accusations

How Russia derails peace negotiations through a constant stream of accusations

Every time negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA seem to progress, Moscow launches a new serious accusation – drone attacks, assassination attempts, nuclear plots, or acts of sabotage –…

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Nicușor Dan, a president who bet on a MAGA cap

Nicușor Dan, a president who bet on a MAGA cap

Over the 35 years since the fall of communism, Romania has not managed to break free from the neo-security doctrine conceived by Ion Iliescu, Silviu Brucan, and Virgil Măgureanu of…

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Trump opens the battle for Congress: How he turned the State of the Union into an electoral test

Trump opens the battle for Congress: How he turned the State of the Union into an electoral test

The State of the Nation address delivered by Donald Trump was, formally, a presidential assessment. In reality, it resembled more of a large-scale national rally, at a time when the…

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Seven key takeaways and moments from Trump’s State of the Union address

Seven key takeaways and moments from Trump’s State of the Union address

The State of the Nation address delivered by Donald Trump on Tuesday in front of Congress was more than just an annual report: it was a political statement in the…

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The intelligence services need to be fundamentally restructured. Romania has lost the hybrid war with Russia - <span style="color:#990000;">Video Interview</span>

The intelligence services need to be fundamentally restructured. Romania has lost the hybrid war with Russia - Video Interview

Professor Corneliu Bjola believes that the way heads of intelligence agencies are appointed through political negotiations, without the country’s president initiating a debate on the roles, mandates, and objectives of…

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Four years of war: Russia feels the cost. How ordinary Russians view Putin’s “special operation”

Four years of war: Russia feels the cost. How ordinary Russians view Putin’s “special operation”

Four years after the large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is starting to visibly feel the costs of the conflict. In a report from Yelets, a city located 350 kilometers south…

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BUSINESS
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Dacia Mioveni
Renault Wants Dacia to Build Cars at Least 20% Cheaper as Mioveni Plant Loses Competitiveness, CEO Warns
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
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