On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hitsBritain's economy contracted in April as the Middle East war hit growth, official data showed Friday, dealing a setback to Prime Minister K...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Katyusha: Why a World War II-era Russian love song is becoming TikTok’s latest obsessionA 1938 Soviet song, "Katyusha," originally a folk ballad about a woman waiting for her soldier, has resurfaced on TikTok. Repackaged with m...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
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 ...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Trump blames Iran for Apache helicopter attack, says US must respond "of necessity"US President Donald Trump said Iran downed a sophisticated Apache helicopter. The incident occurred overnight while the aircraft patrolled ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
U.S. spending on rebuilding nuclear arsenal more than all other nuclear states combined including China, RussiaU.S. spent $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear states combined, and saw largest increase, at 22 per cent.
09 Jun, 2026, 04.55 AM IST
India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New ZealandThe U.S. has approved a $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move supporting the nation's plan to nearly double ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Polish ecommerce major Allegro secures $275 million EIB loan for AI, research and developmentThe deal is the largest corporate R&D programme the EIB has backed in Poland and falls under the bank's TechEU initiative, which targets €2...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in EuropeAmerica is considering placing nuclear weapons in more European NATO countries. This move would involve additional nations hosting dual-cap...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM 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
Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsAsia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish bordersMilitary drones are entering the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. These incidents raise concerns about the war in Ukrai...
27 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST