Mysterious drones appearing over Norwegian oil rigs and wind farms were suspected of being launched from Russian-controlled ships, conducting espionage and positioning activities. Reports of drone swarms over the U.S. East Coast raised concerns of hybrid warfare, with recent sightings over military bases in England and Germany believed to be state-sponsored surveillance missions. As Russia, Iran, and other hostile states escalate hybrid attacks on Western countries, defense officials face challenges in deterring such acts and assigning blame, with examples including cyberattacks in Albania and Russia’s covert sabotage against NATO allies since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Mahmoud Khalil arrives in New Jersey after release from ICE custody
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and Palestinian rights activist, was released from ICE detention in Louisiana following a federal judge's ruling that his detention was unjust and a violation of his First Amendment rights. Khalil, who had been held for over 100 days amid attempts by the Trump administration to deport him for his activism, plans to continue advocating for Palestinian rights. Need More Context? 🔎
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