Category: World

Jerusalem: In what is being described as one of the most daring military missions in Israel’s modern history, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have officially declared the conclusion of Operation Rising Lion, a high-stakes strike launched against key Iranian military and nuclear sites. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir confirmed the 12-day campaign’s success, calling it an operation that will “be remembered in history.” “We struck deep inside Iran, neutralized their nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminated the architects behind plans to harm Israel,” said Zamir in…

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Qingdao, China: In a significant diplomatic move aimed at maintaining momentum in India-China relations, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting held in Qingdao, China. The leaders discussed key issues, including the restoration of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and resolving the ongoing military standoff in eastern Ladakh. Reaffirming Stability and Dialogue During the meeting, both sides engaged in what was described as “constructive and forward-looking” dialogue, with Rajnath Singh emphasizing that India is…

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The Hague, Netherlands : In a historic shift reflecting growing global security challenges, NATO member states have pledged to dramatically increase their defense investments, committing to spend 5% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually on defense and security-related sectors by 2035, as per the Hague Summit Declaration. This ambitious target, endorsed by leaders of all 32 NATO nations, marks a significant step up from the alliance’s previous 2% benchmark and is aimed at countering long-term threats, particularly from Russia and persistent global terrorism. “We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to…

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Geneva: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on a church in the Syrian capital, Damascus, calling for accountability and justice for the victims. According to a statement by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, Guterres denounced the deadly assault that targeted worshippers during Sunday evening Mass at the St. Elias Orthodox Church in the Dweilaa neighborhood, a predominantly Christian district in eastern Damascus. The attack resulted in at least 22 deaths and left 63 others injured. “The Secretary-General urges a comprehensive investigation into the incident,” Dujarric…

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New York: In a major milestone for green aviation, the world’s first fully electric passenger aircraft has successfully completed its test flight in the United States, covering approximately 130 kilometers (70 nautical miles) in just 30 minutes. The flight took off from East Hampton and landed at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Operated by Beta Technologies, the test flight marks a significant step toward making air travel cleaner, quieter, and more affordable. Kyle Clark, founder and CEO of Beta Technologies, piloted the aircraft during the test and confirmed…

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New Delhi: In response to China’s recent export restrictions on critical minerals, India is actively negotiating rare earth imports with Japan and Vietnam while preparing to launch a domestic incentive scheme to process rare earth oxides into magnets. The proposed scheme is expected to be finalized within the next 15 to 20 days, according to Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy. The government aims to reduce dependence on China for rare earths, which are vital for sectors like electric mobility, electronics, and defense. Discussions are ongoing with…

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Tel Aviv: Just hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran was set into motion, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz accused Tehran of violating the agreement and ordered the military to resume offensive operations against Iranian military and paramilitary targets. “Iran has completely violated the truce by launching missiles into Israeli airspace after the ceasefire was supposed to take effect,” Katz said in a statement. “I have instructed the IDF to resume targeted strikes against Iranian government and Revolutionary Guard positions.” The renewed escalation comes less than three hours…

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Tehran: In a major development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that Israel has accepted a ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump to halt hostilities with Iran. The declaration came just hours after Trump confirmed the agreement and shortly after Iran launched a fresh barrage of missiles targeting the Israeli city of Be’er Sheva. According to an official statement from Netanyahu’s office shared on social media platform X, Israel has achieved its key military objectives. “Israel expresses gratitude to President Trump and the United States for their…

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Washington: Noshir Sheriarji Gowadia, a key figure in the development of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and once hailed as a genius in American aerospace engineering, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for passing classified military secrets to foreign nations, including China. This case has gone down as one of the most serious acts of espionage in U.S. defense history. Born in Mumbai in 1944, Gowadia immigrated to the United States at the age of 19 and became a citizen in 1969. He joined Northrop (now Northrop Grumman) in…

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