The Philippines' recent induction of BrahMos missiles has been hailed as a significant development by Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. In an exclusive interview with diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Philippines Ambassador Ignacio described the acquisition as a "milestone" for the country's defense modernization, providing "credible deterrence". The BrahMos missile, renowned for its speed and precision, was jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. The $375 million deal, signed in 2022, marked a crucial step forward for the Philippines undertaking its defense modernization.

'BrahMos acquisition a milestone for the Philippines', says Philippines Ambassador Ignacio

In a fresh blow to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, another Conservative Member of Parliament defected to the Labour Party on Wednesday (May 8), becoming the second to do so recently. In her statement emailed by Labour, Elphicke said, "Under Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division." Watch in for more details!

UK: Labour MP Keir Starmer's decision to admit Elphicke met with Labour outrage

There’s a new performance coupe in town – the BMW M4 CS. Right now, it's the fastest-accelerating M4 road car money can buy. And probably, a more sensible option than the even faster CSL version. With 542 horsepower and 650 Newton-metre of torque under the hood, the BMW M4 CS has already conquered the Nürburgring Nordschleife track in a blistering 7 minutes and 21.998 seconds – the ultimate test for any BMW M car. Let's see how fast this machine can go.

2025 BMW M4 CS revealed: A sensible CSL option? | WION Drive

“A series of attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces in the western region of Darfur raise the possibility of “genocide” against non-Arab ethnic communities,” Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. Watch in for more details!

International action urged to prevent genocide in Sudan's Darfur, says report

Russia stages its main annual Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square. The nation marked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation at the event.

Russia Victory Parade 2024: Military parade celebrates WWII Soviet victory over Nazi Germany

Russia stands with its long-time ally India. Russia dismissed U.S' allegations against India regarding a foiled assassination plot against Pannun. Russian Foreign Ministry not only rejected the allegations but also accused U.S. of disrespecting India.

Pannun assassination plot: Russia backs India, questions US over lack of evidence

US President Joe Biden warned that he will stop supplying weapons if Israeli forces launch a major invasion in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians are taking refuge and thousands have been evacuated. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Biden threatens to stop supplying weapons to Israel if it tries to invade Rafah

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered a u-turn on the country’s landmark cannabis policy, saying the plant should be soon classified as a narcotic again and its use limited to medical and health purposes. Watch in for more details!

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin seeks to criminalise cannabis again

Israel-Hamas War: US warns Israel of halting supply of weapons and artillery shells

Amid the diplomatic standoff between Maldives and India, Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer is currently on his first official visit to India. Zameer arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, the two sides are likely to discuss bilateral and regional issues.

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrives in India on official visit

The European Union is considering expanding its sanctions against Russia to target the country's Liquefied Natural Gas industry. This move comes after 13 rounds of previous sanctions, with concerns that Russia's fossil fuel revenue remains a significant financial lifeline. Watch to know more.

EU sanctions to hit Russia's revenue from fossil fuels, can ban trans-shipment of Russian LNG

Nicaragua has canceled a concession granted to a Chinese businessman to complete the project which critics said would endanger the environment and displace rural communities. Watch to know more.

Nicaragua-China canal project: Nicaragua cancels Chinese canal concession after decade

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