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In the coming decades, military power will be measured not only in tanks, missiles, and aircraft but also in terabytes processed per second. In a global AI market projected to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030, technological asymmetry will be pivotal on the battlefield.

Japan faces a dilemma balancing US alliance pressure with Article 9 constraints. To secure the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Takaichi may offer logistical support or minesweeping over direct combat.

Following catastrophic rumours of a lost limb and a secret Russian medical evacuation, Iranian State Media has once again failed to produce their leader, opting instead to release yet another faceless statement.

X’s AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global scrutiny after reports of sexualized images of minors being generated by the tool. Governments and regulators are widening their crackdown on AI platforms to enforce stricter content moderation and prevent misuse.

Veteran Punjabi and Hindi film actress Navnindra Behl passed away on Monday. The actress was 76. Her song, filmmaker Kanu Behl confirmed the news of her demise and wrote a warm tribute for his late mother.

Former TV host and actress Kiki Shepard is dead. Kiki had co-hosted talent show Showtime at the Apollo for over three decades. She had also been part of prominent TV shows and films.

Palaniswami said that MK Stalin was only concerned about his own family's welfare and was not concerned about the issues faced by the public. He also mentioned that ganja(marijuana) and narcotic substances were widely available across rural and urban regions of Tamil Nadu.

Under UAE cybercrime laws, these acts of disseminating misinformation to undermine national security are punishable by a minimum of one year in prison and a mandatory fine of at least 100,000 AED (roughly $27,000 USD).

Hezbollah has targeted Israeli troops in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam, marking a further escalation in cross-border hostilities. The clashes come as the humanitarian situation in Lebanon worsens, with more than one million people reportedly displaced amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes and fighting. Meanwhile, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on European nations to back efforts against Hezbollah, signalling growing diplomatic pressure alongside military escalation. The situation remains volatile, with fears of a wider conflict intensifying across the region.

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, has warned against the politicisation of religion and condemned violence carried out in its name. Speaking at the UN, Parvathaneni also criticised attempts to “weaponise” platforms like the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) against India. He called for an end to the misuse of religion for political purposes and reiterated India’s stance against all forms of religious violence. The remarks come amid ongoing global debates over religious intolerance and the use of international forums to raise politically sensitive issues.

Punch baby monkey has found a lover and also friends at the Japanese zoo. He was seen hitching a ride on the back of one of the monkeys and cuddling and kissing his partner. The macaque went viral after he was seen dragging a plushie everywhere because he had no one else to talk to.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a fresh statement amid mounting rumours about his health, including claims of severe injury and evacuation to Russia. While officials insist he is safe, his absence from public appearances continues to fuel speculation.

Why Iran is targeting UAE's Fujairah Oil Industry Zone but allowing "friendly" oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz to bypass the blockade

The accused had entered India on valid visas, but set foot into Mizoram without the mandatory Restricted Area Permit. After the arrest, they were brought to Delhi and presented before a duty magistrate on Saturday, who initially sent them to three days’ custody.

Declaring that he can do "anything I want" with a "weakened nation," President Donald Trump has signalled that Cuba is the next target in his global campaign of reasserting American power. Here's what he said.

Earlier, Mehdi had claimed that it is diffcult for 'Iran to participate' in the FIFA event, given in the ongoing geopolitical situation. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, on question of Iran playing the World Cup matches in the USA, had said that Trump assured him of 'welcoming' Iran in the USA.

Is the global economy slowly moving away from the dominance of the United States Dollar? The ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and other geopolitical shifts are accelerating discussions around de-dollarisation in global energy trade. Countries are increasingly settling oil transactions in alternative currencies such as the Chinese Yuan, Russian Ruble, and Indian Rupee. This shift could reshape how global commodities are priced and traded.

As tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, global energy markets are increasingly looking at the Red Sea as a possible alternative route for oil shipments. The Strait of Hormuz handles a large share of the world’s seaborne crude exports, making it one of the most critical chokepoints in global energy trade. But can the Red Sea realistically replace this vital corridor? With growing instability linked to tensions involving Iran and the United States, energy exporters, shipping companies, and traders are exploring contingency routes to keep supplies moving.

Russia’s flagship Urals crude has reportedly reached record prices in India, reflecting strong demand from one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets. Some reports suggest Russian oil shipments to India are trading close to $98 per barrel, including freight and shipping costs. The surge comes amid shifting global oil flows following the Russia–Ukraine War, which reshaped energy trade routes and pushed Moscow to expand exports to Asian markets.