Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Ovid: 'Happy is the man who has broken...'- the canonical Roman poet’s timeless quote about breaking free from fear still speaks to modern anxiety and emotional exhaustionOvid, the Roman poet, speaks to us across the ages with his thoughts on achieving serenity within. His exploration of the constraints of th...
30 May, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfareA Russian drone crash in Romania highlights Europe's struggle with modern aerial warfare. Drone incidents are now a near-daily occurrence a...
30 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Another US strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific OceanThe US military conducted a third strike this week on a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, resulting in three deaths. T...
30 May, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
On first official India trip, Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and DelhiUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi. The talks aimed to mend ties strained b...
24 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Ukrainian mid-range strikes deal double blow to Russia's war effortUkraine's growing drone strength is causing significant problems for Russia's war effort. Medium-range drone attacks are disrupting Russian...
19 May, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Russia hits Ukraine's Odesa, Dnipro with drones and missiles overnightRussia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities Odesa and Dnipro overnight. These strikes injured eleven people, including tw...
18 May, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Italian poet Dante Alighieri: 'The hottest places in hell are reserved for…'—Inspiring quotes by the poet famous for the masterpiece of world literature, The Divine ComedyQuote of the Day: Dante Alighieri's timeless warning against moral neutrality, "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in t...
14 May, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Russia presses its barrages of Ukraine as Trump talks of possible peace; Kyiv emboldenedAs Ukraine endures unyielding drone strikes from Russia that are wreaking havoc on vital infrastructure and civilian locales, President Zel...
13 May, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
ADB warns Asian economies against broad fuel subsidies, tax cuts amid oil price risksThe Asian Development Bank advised Asian economies to avoid broad fuel subsidies and excise duty cuts, warning they could strain public fin...
06 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
India resumes wheat exports after four years but high prices likely to limit demandIndia has resumed wheat exports for the first time in four years, with ITC loading 22,000 metric tons for the UAE. A record harvest and hig...
04 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz traffic drops by over 90%, fewer than 10 ships daily amid US-Iran tensionsUS-Iran war: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted by over 90 percent. This critical global energy route is experienc...
01 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Mixed messages and military mismatch erode U.S. and Europe's Atlantic pactEuropean nations are questioning America's commitment to NATO. Unpredictable signals from the Trump administration are causing concern amon...
01 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
The stunning way China is using America's own playbook to hit the US where it hurts most, and Washington has no idea how to respondChina Detains Panama-Flagged Ships: Nearly 70 Panamanian vessels held in Chinese ports. COSCO suspending operations at Balboa. A $2 billion...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
EU wheat eases as supply prospects offset Iran war worriesDespite Middle East tensions, which have previously supported grain costs, traders noted farmers' reluctance to sell due to inflation. Mean...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.03 AM IST