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Friday, 13 February 2026 4:17 PM [ Last Update: Friday, 13 February 2026 4:17 PM ]

Palestine Action wins legal challenge

A British High Court ruling against the ban on the Palestine Action Group has sent hundreds of jubilant supporters of the organization into the streets of London. Protesters hailed the decision as a major victory for Palestine supporters. Supporters of the group cheered and chanted outside the court building as the ruling was announced, holding placards and signs backing the organization and condemning the ban. London’s High Court ruled on Friday that the ban amounted to a disproportionate interference with the rights to freedom of expression and assembly. However, the ban will remain in force pending any appeal, meaning that expressing support for the group is still a criminal offense. Palestine Action was proscribed in July last year after escalating “direct action” against Israel-linked companies in Britain. Several members of the group, along with thousands of supporters, were also arrested.

'Iran's missiles non-negotiable'

A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says Iran’s missiles are the country’s red line and are non-negotiable. Ali Shamkhani was speaking to Qatar-based news network Al-Jazeera. He said genuine negotiations without unreasonable demands can serve everyone’s interests. Shamkhani added that the reasonable approach would be the one that helps boost security and stability in the region. He underlined that Iran will respond strongly and decisively to any adventurism against the country. Tehran and Washington held nuclear talks in the Omani capital on February sixth. Following the talks, the two sides signaled that they are ready to hold further meetings. The Islamic Republic has said that the talks revolve around Iran’s nuclear program, noting that its missiles are not up for negotiation.

Row among NATO states

The US Department of War has called for NATO to be based on partnership rather than dependency, adding that Europe must assume primary responsibility for its own conventional defense. Speaking at a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels, Deputy Pentagon chief Elbridge Colby said the military alliance should move toward a NATO 3.0 model. Colby, who’s regarded as a hardliner on Europe, told allies that the US wants partnership, not dependency. He said, under the concept, Europeans pay more for their own defense. This comes as US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly urged European nations to increase military spending, says he doubts NATO would come to America’s defense if it were needed. Tensions between Washington and Brussels have recently escalated as Trump doubled down on taking over Greenland.

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