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NATO’s large-scale Steadfast Dart military exercises are underway, marking one of the alliance’s most significant operational readiness drills. The exercises come as Russia’s war on Ukraine approaches its fourth year, highlighting NATO’s focus on rapid deployment, coordination, and collective defence capabilities. The drills involve multiple allied forces and underscore heightened security dynamics across Europe.

Finnish PM Petteri Orpo praised the EU-India FTA as a near-free trade framework benefiting two billion people, highlighting AI cooperation, digital infrastructure partnerships, and stronger bilateral ties during his India visit.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s wife, Amruta, ended her 23-year-long professional journey with the private sector lender after having joined it as a young management trainee. Amruta shared the news in an X post on Thursday, saying she has stepped down as Senior Vice President at Axis Bank.

'Rafale deal makes India stronger. I don't see how...', says French President Emmanuel Macron

A California court questioned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the company’s policies regarding teen safety on social media, focusing on content moderation, algorithmic impacts, and regulatory compliance. The legal proceedings reflect growing scrutiny by US authorities and public interest groups on how platforms handle youth-focused content and related risks. The hearing underscores broader debates over tech accountability, platform responsibility, and user protection.

Despite a broader slump in global cryptocurrency markets, buyers in the Gulf region continue to show strong interest in digital assets. Investors are reportedly viewing the dip as a buying opportunity, supported by high liquidity, regulatory clarity in some Gulf countries, and growing adoption of blockchain technologies. The trend highlights sustained confidence in crypto as a long-term investment across the Middle East.

Google has announced a major digital infrastructure initiative as part of its five-year, $15 billion America-India Connect plan to bolster global connectivity and support artificial intelligence data flows. The project includes building new subsea cable routes linking India with the United States and other regions, establishing a new international subsea gateway in Visakhapatnam, and expanding fibre-optic networks to improve reliability and bandwidth for cloud and AI services. The initiative is designed to deep-six the digital divide and strengthen network resilience between key global hubs.

Brazil’s government has approved definitive anti-dumping duties on a wide range of steel products imported from China after trade investigations found evidence that Chinese exports were being sold below fair value and harming domestic producers. The measures, approved by Brazil’s foreign trade authorities and set to last up to five years, target cold-rolled steel, coated steel sheets and other flat-steel products from China. The move is part of broader efforts to defend Brazil’s steel sector amid global overcapacity and rising import pressures.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing a “very real” threat of imminent conflict amid rising US-Iran tensions and military buildup.

The US has deployed the 100,000-tonne USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln. This massive dual-carrier force aims to protect Israel and pressure Iran in nuclear talks, backing Trump's severe military warnings.

Ever since the concept of AI emerged, it has been speculated that it would influence several industries. Finally, the prediction is becoming true, as based on the Elevate research in 2025, almost 30% of all jobs will be globally at risk by 2030. Check the top 7 jobs that might get replaced.

Playing at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Zimbabwe’s win against Sri Lanka comes as a stern warning to India, whom they face in the Super 8 game.

India is building ‘capitalism without capital': NSE chief Ashish Chauhan

Data from Flightradar and satellite imagery show a rapid US military buildup across Europe and the Mediterranean, hinting at an “air bridge” for operations in Iran.

On the day of his birthday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He is the first senior royal arrested in modern history.

India, China, Japan, South Korea and European nations are highly dependent on the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of global oil and major LNG supplies transit daily.

Reports indicate that Andrew Mountbatten has been arrested, with the development drawing renewed attention amid continuing fallout linked to the Epstein scandal. Authorities have not publicly detailed the full circumstances surrounding the case. The arrest is expected to intensify scrutiny and trigger fresh debate as further information emerges.

Militaries from 13 nations are participating in a large-scale NATO military exercise across Central Europe. The drills involve coordinated operations aimed at strengthening interoperability, readiness, and collective defence capabilities. The exercise highlights NATO’s continued focus on joint training and regional security amid evolving geopolitical tensions.

Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister has spoken about tensions with President Volodymyr Zelensky, shedding light on internal differences following the reported failure of Kyiv’s attack plan targeting Russia. The remarks add to ongoing debate over military strategy, leadership dynamics, and the broader direction of Ukraine’s war effort. The developments come at a critical stage in the conflict as battlefield and political pressures continue to mount.