Category: World

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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New Delhi: The ongoing war between Iran and Israel, now in its ninth day, took a serious turn after the United States launched deadly strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. This intervention has significantly escalated tensions in the Middle East and raised fears of a severe global oil supply disruption, potentially pushing petrol and diesel prices higher worldwide, including in India. Strait of Hormuz Closure Looms Iran had earlier warned that if the war intensified or the U.S. entered the conflict, it could consider shutting down the Strait of Hormuz —…

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New Delhi : In a chilling escalation of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, an Israeli-linked hacker group known as “Predatory Sparrow” (also called Gonjeshke Darande) has claimed responsibility for a massive cyberattack on Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, stealing over $90 million (approx. ₹800 crore) — only to burn the stolen funds in an apparent political statement. A Digital Strike Amid Geopolitical Tensions According to cybersecurity experts and a report by Fortune, this sophisticated cyberattack took place at a time when Iran and Israel are embroiled in direct and proxy confrontations,…

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Tehran/Washington/Jerusalem : In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United States has launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — marking the most aggressive military move in the region in recent years. The strikes, carried out using stealth B-2 bombers, were announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in a national address, describing the attacks as “massive, precise, and a military success.” Iran Hits Back: “Dangerous War Has Begun” Iran has responded with fury. The Iranian Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. of initiating…

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Kabul : In a bold move reflecting growing tensions over unfulfilled foreign investments, the Taliban-led Ministry of Mines and Petroleum in Afghanistan has officially terminated a 25-year oil extraction contract with Chinese company Afchin. The decision was made due to multiple breaches of agreement terms, according to a ministry spokesperson. The contract, which involved oil exploration and extraction along the Amu Darya River Basin, had been hailed as a strategic energy deal. However, the Taliban administration accused the Chinese firm of failing to deliver on its commitments, citing poor investment,…

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Karachi : As global urban populations continue to surge in search of better amenities and living standards, major cities like Delhi, Mumbai—and Karachi—are grappling with the double-edged sword of rapid urbanization. A recent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) titled the Global Livability Index 2025 paints a mixed picture, listing the world’s most livable and least livable cities based on factors like healthcare, education, stability, and infrastructure. While the report highlights notable improvements in health, education, and infrastructure across many cities in 2025, it also flags concerns over rising…

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