The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will be the largest in history, featuring 616 athletes from 56 nations. Organizers also announced record female participation and multiple national delegation milestones as the Games mark their 50th anniversary.

Two Israeli soldiers were wounded in an anti tank missile attack by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The incident comes as Israeli forces expand ground operations and Hezbollah reportedly redeploys elite fighters to the border area.

Israel has warned its citizens abroad of increased terror threats linked to Iranian-affiliated groups following its military campaign against Iran. Travelers are urged to avoid Jewish-affiliated sites, limit public displays of identity, and exercise heightened caution worldwide.

Israel showcased its technology sector at Mobile World Congress Barcelona despite the ongoing war with Iran. Organizers said the pavilion demonstrated economic resilience and continued global engagement amid heightened security challenges.

Israeli defense officials are surprised that Yemen's Houthi movement has not yet joined the conflict with Iran. They believe the group may still enter the fighting despite possible concerns over Iran's weakened position and United States involvement.

President Donald Trump said the United States should be involved in choosing Iran's next leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's reported death. He signaled opposition to Mojtaba Khamenei and called for a leader who would bring harmony and peace to Iran.

Benjamin Netanyahu visited a southern Israel airbase to meet Israeli and American pilots involved in strikes against Iran. He praised the close military partnership with the United States and thanked President Donald Trump for his support.

A protester disrupted a Senate hearing and was injured while being removed by Capitol police, with Senator Tim Sheehy assisting officers. The incident sparked sharp criticism and online backlash from Democratic figures, activists, and commentators.

France will expand its nuclear arsenal and end transparency about its stockpile as Europe reassesses its security posture. Poland is also exploring deeper nuclear coordination amid rising concerns over Russia and global instability.

Senator Mark Kelly criticized President Donald Trump over the Iran strikes, saying a random group of people could handle the situation better than the administration. He questioned the president’s leadership and called for greater focus on domestic economic concerns.

Amid active conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran, the editor presents a special edition focused on the war’s regional and global implications. The issue brings together personal accounts and strategic analyses to explore whether the conflict could reshape the Middle East.

An analysis argues that four structural and diplomatic failures left Ali Khamenei unable to prevent war with the United States. The system he built to preserve his rule ultimately made meaningful compromise impossible, sealing his fate and deepening uncertainty in Iran.