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Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue LakesTourism in eastern Latvia faces a crisis. Stray Ukrainian drones are causing tourists to cancel bookings. Guesthouses and local businesses ...
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warnsBritain faces increasing threats from Russia. The nation's military chief stresses the urgent need for more defence spending. The Defence I...
French jets intercepted Russian aircraft 11 times over a week in BalticsFrench warplanes were scrambled 11 times last week during NATO's Baltic Air Policing Mission, intercepting Russian military aircraft. These...
On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...
On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...
How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his alliesPresident Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealing...
What to know as Israeli forces' historic push inside Lebanon complicates an Iran dealIsraeli forces are engaged in their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over two decades. This is happening despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire...
Israeli forces make historic push inside Lebanon and complicate an Iran dealIsraeli forces are conducting their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over 25 years. This is happening despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire an...
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
French AI firm Mistral announces deals with BMW, AirbusFrench AI company Mistral is forging new alliances with automotive giant BMW and aerospace leader Airbus. These collaborations aim to expan...
Stealth, skies and sovereignty: India's fighter jet plan takes offThe Defence Ministry has issued tenders for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three p...
Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Not what we have but what we...' Life lessons on success, wealth and health by popular Greek philosopherQuote of the day by Epicurus focuses on the idea that happiness does not come from wealth or possessions alone. The Greek philosopher expla...
114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
At 15, Louis Braille began transforming a military night code into the reading system now used worldwideLouis Braille transformed a military code into a revolutionary reading system for the blind. His 6-dot system, developed in Paris, allowed ...
Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver...' - Former French Emperor’s thought-provoking lessonQuote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte, hailing from the scenic island of Corsica, journeyed from modest roots to the h...
Iran's threat to Hormuz submarine cablesIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose permits on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Thi...
During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...