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81 US aircraft lost in Iran war: Why the MQ-9 Reaper losses could be a bigger warning for America than the billions spent replacing themThe United States has reported losses of 81 military aircraft during its ongoing conflict with Iran. Among these, 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, us...
Socrates on human attraction and love: ‘Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to...'Why are we so easily drawn to beauty? Greek philosopher Socrates offers an interesting take on attraction, suggesting beauty can draw peopl...
IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growthIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, record public debt and the AI investment boom are fuelling inflation and thr...
Last line of defence! How 7 Nifty stocks survived the market’s two-month bloodbathIn an unprecedented downturn, the Nifty has faced its longest losing streak in 25 years, sliding for over eight weeks as foreign investors ...
Is America’s $40 trillion debt driving Treasury yields above 5% as interest costs hit $1 trillion and overtake defense spending?America’s debt has crossed $40 trillion, with roughly $1 trillion added in only five months. A 10-year Treasury yield of 5.04% has made new...
There could be a pretty big global shock, says Nobel laureate & economist Michael SpenceMichael Spence highlights the economic growth of India and China, noting India's potential growth trajectory. He emphasizes India's advance...
Charting the global economy: US employment growth moderatesThe labor market in the US revealed sluggish growth in September, with only 29,000 jobs added, alongside a significant deceleration in wage...
US Stock Market predictions for Quarter 4: November midterm elections 2026, list of factors, concerns that will drive Wall Street investors, S&P 500, Nasdaq in final quarterUS Stock Market investors are gearing up for the final quarter of 2026 as November Mideterm elections loom large. Will S&P 500 and Nasdaq m...
A Donald Trump campaign message has returned to Television, and taxpayers are now picking up the billThe 30-second video is strikingly similar to an ad used during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. In the narration, Trump vows to remove p...
From pickups to idle plants: automakers seek lifeline from defence boomWestern automakers are increasingly looking at defense contracts as a way to boost revenues and utilize excess capacity. Companies like For...
Rupee pinned just shy of 96/USD as RBI intervention counters oil woesThe Indian rupee experienced a slight dip as surging oil prices emerged from stalled diplomacy between the US and Iran. With escalating ten...
There wasn’t much to Xi: A red carpet, a fragile truce and the search for US-China stabilityDuring Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, leaders announced modest tariff cuts and a new dialogue on AI safety. The ongoing US-Iran wa...
Xbox controllers can operate these weapons: US deploys high-energy systems in Strait of Hormuz to counter drones & missilesXbox-style controllers to operate laser weapons: US military is deploying high-energy laser weapons in the Strait of Hormuz to counter dron...
Until June 2019, the system sending launch orders to US nuclear forces ran on 8-inch floppy disks; the Air Force kept them partly because they could not be hacked onlineThe U.S. Department of Defense has relied on outdated technology for critical systems, including nuclear command. Recent reports highlight ...
Canada has prepared for the unthinkable: A military attack by the USCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently suggested that the possibility of a US military attack is minimal. He emphasized responsibilit...
Europe’s dangerous dependence puts it on Xi and Trump’s menuMark Carney's warning emphasizes the need for middle powers like the European Union to assert themselves. Europe faces significant challeng...
Trump’s Iran war bill hits $45.1 billion and countingThe Pentagon estimates the US conflict with Iran has cost $45.1 billion. This figure surpasses earlier Congressional Budget Office projecti...
Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as dou...
- Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts
The Ukraine conflict highlights NATO's struggle to adapt quickly to modern warfare. Cheap drones are rendering traditional military assets ...
Germany, US sign agreement to deepen defense cooperation between industriesA significant development unfolded as German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a letter of inte...