Iran's Attacks on the Gulf Are Leaving Scars That Won't Fade A writer who grew up in Kuwait during the 2003 Iraq War finds herself reliving the same fears, this time in Doha

Repeated exposure to external threats does more than shape security policy; it forges a collective memory that influences how entire societies perceive threats, trust neighbors and prepare for future crises.

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Seeing Meta's foreign interference and coordinated inauthentic behaviour data mapped is like seeing global diplomatic priorities spelled out in the language of online propaganda.

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NEW: Russian advances have slowed as Ukrainian forces continue to contest the initiative in different frontline sectors for a protracted period of time.

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In professional news, I'm happy to say I've joined NBC News as a senior technology reporter.

I will cover how tech and conflict intersect and the impact of tech on the biggest stories of the day. I'm newly based in New York.

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Ukrainian FPV giant signs deal to build drones in US One of Ukraine's largest drone makers, General Cherry, has signed a deal to produce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the U.S., the company said in a statement shared with the Kyiv Independent on Mar...

⚡️Ukrainian FPV giant signs deal to build drones in US.

FPV drone and interceptor maker General Cherry reached an agreement with U.S. defense firm Wilcox Industries to produce drones in its New Hampshire factories.

Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say U.S. and European officials have told The Associated Press that Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Mo...

Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say
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Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the war BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, their TV stations said.

BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, their TV stations said.

Foreign Press Association lodges formal complaint after IDF arrests CNN crew Police Violently Disperse and Arrest Anti-war Protesters in Tel Aviv. Fallen Shrapnel Reported in Israel's South Following Iranian Missile Barrage. Forty Families to Be Evacuated From Jerusalem Area C...

Foreign Press Association Lodges Formal Complaint After IDF Arrests CNN Crew
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The International Energy Agency is calling for people to cut oil demand by working from home more, flying less and driving slower, as the Iran war rocks global energy markets. ft.trib.al/gfbNyyI

Iran Executes 3 Men, Including Teenage Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi The Iranian authorities accused the men of killing two police officers during anti-government protests in January. Human rights groups had raised concerns about the cases against them.

Three men, including the star 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, were executed by hanging in Iran on Thursday after they were convicted of killing two police officers during protests in January, the Iranian authorities said. Human rights groups had raised concerns about the cases against them.

Afghan Officials Say Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul

Afghan Officials Say Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/w...

Afghan asylum-seeker dies after less than 24 hours in ICE custody Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, 41, a father of six who worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan, had no known health issues when he was detained in Texas, his family said.

Afghan asylum-seeker dies after less than 24 hours in ICE custody
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Videos and satellite images show Iran's drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defenses An NBC News analysis of 30 videos and satellite images shows Iranian drones are presenting a new type of struggle for the U.S. and its allies.

Video analysis of Iranian drone strikes on 7 countries reveal a pattern of inadequate protection for strategic locations from the outset of the war.

Drones have hit military bases, logistics hubs, diplomatic buildings and energy infrastructure, our analysis shows:
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Felix, thank you for your note. In this instance, we are speaking about the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. As you read my report, you will find Ukraine’s experience, is mentioned extensively. I encourage you to read closer before attempting to accuse a Ukrainian reporter of not remembering Ukraine.

Videos and satellite images show Iran's drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defenses An NBC News analysis of 30 videos and satellite images shows Iranian drones are presenting a new type of struggle for the U.S. and its allies.

Video analysis of Iranian drone strikes on 7 countries reveal a pattern of inadequate protection for strategic locations from the outset of the war.

Drones have hit military bases, logistics hubs, diplomatic buildings and energy infrastructure, our analysis shows:
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Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children amount to crimes against humanity, UN inquiry finds A U.N. investigation ​found on Tuesday that Russia's deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children since Moscow's full-scale ‌invasion in 2022 amounted to crimes against humanity.

Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children amount to crimes against humanity, UN inquiry finds

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War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

The war expands further as Israel bombards central Beirut for the first time in this conflict.

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Cheap, effective and battle-tested by Russia: Iran leans on Shahed drones to penetrate U.S. defenses

NBC News cited our analysis of the Russia-Iran drone partnership — including the $1.75B deal for Shahed-136 technology. C4ADS analyst Omar Al-Ghusbi spoke with @janelytv.bsky.social about the impact of these systems.

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U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows

U.S. Tomahawk hit naval base beside Iranian school, video shows
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IRE calls for the immediate release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, who was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to reports.

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In a political twist unimaginable when Russia began its full-scale invasion four years ago, the U.S. is requesting Ukraine's military expertise to help intercept Iranian drones.

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Cheap, effective and battle-tested by Russia: Iran leans on Shahed drones to penetrate U.S. defenses The U.S. has reportedly been able to stop most of the autonomous munitions, but even in being taken down, the weapons drain crucial defense resources.

The U.S. is struggling to counter the Iranian Shahed drone despite having years to learn from Ukraine's experience

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Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghan, Pakistani forces Blasts and gunfire were heard in Kabul on Sunday, a Reuters journalist in the Afghan capital said, as fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan entered a fourth day.

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Not for nothing, Ukraine is also repelling a small aerial attack involving Shahed drones right now per the country's air force.

surreal to see these things outside Ukraine.

Live updates: The U.S. and Israel are striking Iran Follow the latest news and live updates after Israel says it has launched a preemptive strike against Iran.

BREAKING: Presisdent Trump tells NBC News "a large amount of leadership" in Iran was killed in strikes.

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Video of a Shahed attack drone:
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Airborne Axis Russia has relied heavily on Iranian-designed drones to execute its war against Ukraine. Now, C4ADS has investigated and extensively mapped a multi-billion-dollar deal to localize production of these ...

The C4ADS report:
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