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- Researchers uncover lost Nazi cipher manuals for SG-41 machine in Prague
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Lost Nazi cipher manuals for the SG-41 machine, more advanced than Enigma, have been discovered in Prague after over 80 years. Researchers Eugen Antal, Carola Dahlke, and Robert Jahn found these documents in Czech archives and are analysing them to clarify the cipher’s operation.
The US has destroyed ten Iranian boats laying mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane. This action follows rising oil prices affected by sea mining activities. President Donald Trump emphasised the need for Iran to remove any placed mines immediately.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Discussions on Ukraine peace negotiations and the conflict in Iran dominate the agenda this morning. European Union officials are scrutinising the shifting dynamics of foreign policy as geopolitical tensions rise.
Beijing now understands that Donald Trump is predictable in his response to crises, including recent events in the Middle East.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, as oil prices surge amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, tensions rise between the European Union and the United States over potential US sanctions relief on oil trading, stirring apprehension in Brussels.
Protesters in the Gold Coast blocked a bus carrying the Iranian women’s football team to the airport, attempting to prevent their return to Iran. Amidst emotional scenes, five players escaped to seek asylum. The situation escalated as support poured in for their humanitarian needs.
Donald Trump claims the war is ‘very complete’, yet threatens Iran with ‘fire and fury’ if they obstruct oil flow in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite falling oil prices, he warns of severe repercussions. Stay updated on unfolding developments.
A Pakistani taxi driver became the first civilian casualty in Dubai linked to Iran’s military actions. Debris from an intercepted drone struck his vehicle, igniting a fire on a bridge in Al Barsha. The Consulate General of Pakistan is coordinating with local authorities to assist his family.
The underwater search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has concluded without findings, covering over 7,500 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean. Investigators report that the operation was carried out by Ocean Infinity from December 31, 2025, to January 28, 2026. Next steps remain unclear.
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