The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's futur...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
What's in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies mattersTropical cyclones receive names to quickly communicate warnings and enhance public preparedness. Military operations also use names to diff...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Economic pressure a 'delicate dance' against Iran, most effective tool: JD VanceUS-Iran war: United States Vice President JD Vance emphasized that applying economic pressure constitutes Washington's strongest measure ag...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coinTaiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China S...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
"Most welcome, perhaps long overdue": MJ Akbar backs US envoy to India Gor's J-K remarksMJ Akbar welcomed the US Ambassador's statement on Jammu and Kashmir being an important part of India. He hoped this position would be reit...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Stars and Stripes publisher to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadershipStars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer Jr. announced his retirement, citing differing philosophies with Pentagon leadership. This move fol...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its co...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concernsPresident Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in ...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Putin to attack NATO member? Russia builds 10 secret drone bases with 59 launch rails as US intelligence warns Kremlin may test alliance with a limited strikeRussia has built secret bases from which it will be able to launch long-range suicide drones deep into Nato territory, as per a report. The...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
A bombshell nuke attack claim exposes the trap Trump faces in IranThe US-Iran nuclear agreement deadline passed without a breakthrough, and President Trump now seeks surrender. Iran signals readiness for a...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines, August 17, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: NITI Aayog has put forth a significant proposal aimed at enabling interstate licence portability for health...
16 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pac...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
When Mecca Comes to Asim: Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaPakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s deeper defence alignment with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could test Pakistan’s traditional neutrality in Wes...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
- In 1963, the US released nearly 480 million copper needles thinner than a human hair into orbit — the bizarre Cold War experiment was designed to create an artificial ring around Earth
During the Cold War, Project West Ford executed a groundbreaking experiment by launching millions of copper needles into orbit. This initia...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
US intel warns that Russian President Putin may authorise hybrid attacks on NATO territory to test Western resolve: ReportUS intelligence suggests President Putin may authorize provocative actions on NATO territory. These actions could include hybrid operations...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST