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Pirates Hijack Vessels Off Yemen and Somalia: Maritime security forces are responding to a disturbing resurgence of piracy in the Horn of Africa after armed groups seized two commercial vessels in separate attacks. According to reports, a total of 22 Indian nationals are among the captive crew members. The first incident involved the Eritrea-flagged oil products tanker M.T. Sibu 1 (also known as the Seamull), which was boarded by six armed pirates in the Gulf of Aden roughly 30 nautical miles off the Yemeni coast.

HBO’s Lanterns is taking a darker, more grounded approach to the superhero genre. Starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, the series blends Green Lantern mythology with a gritty murder mystery, drawing comparisons to True Detective while moving away from CGI-heavy superhero spectacle.

India’s merchandise exports jumped 19.63% year-on-year to $44.24 billion in July, led by strong growth in petroleum products, electronics, engineering and marine goods. However, higher imports pushed the trade deficit to a six-month high of $31.98 billion, highlighting India’s rising manufacturing strength alongside continued dependence on imported energy and industrial inputs.

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A reactor blast at a pharmaceutical unit in Telangana has left two workers dead and nine injured. The fire was brought under control, while police have registered a case and launched a probe into what caused the explosion.

Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with a stunning 5-wicket haul inside his first five overs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay. Watch the video of Starc’s fiery opening spell here.

Russian drones struck a busy shopping centre in Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 130. The strike reportedly hit the city’s largest shopping complex, sparking a major fire as the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies.

As the ongoing conflict approaches the six-month mark, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly called for an immediate end to the hostilities, asserting that Tehran is currently operating from a "position of power and dignity". The remarks come in direct response to escalating economic pressures from Washington, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowing an aggressive campaign of fresh sanctions aimed at crippling the Iranian economy.

India's new 'smart' cancer drug could transform cancer treatment

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are moving back to the UK, not to build bridges with the royal family. But for Markle's acting career. We are not, but several reports are claiming this.

Assam has issued helpline numbers for people from the state who may be stranded in Meghalaya following violence in Shillong. Authorities are coordinating with Meghalaya Police to help affected travellers and vehicles move safely.

Iran says it has strengthened its defences against new threats as tensions with Washington rise. The claim comes days after Donald Trump announced an aggressive economic campaign targeting Tehran's financial and oil lifelines.

Nine suspected stowaways were found hiding in one of the most dangerous parts of a merchant vessel in Nigeria. After being rescued by the Navy, they were handed over to immigration authorities as investigators probe their alleged Europe-bound journey.

Donald Trump's Myrtle Beach rally was briefly interrupted when a protester stood up and shouted from the crowd while wearing a provocative shirt. Trump watched as police escorted the man out before quickly resuming his speech.

Interpol issues a Red Corner Notice against fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, accused by UP Police of masterminding the 2024 Sambhal violence

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best 88.05m throw, narrowly losing to Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Pathirage

Over the next 20 years, the USD 2.5 billion S-500 Prometheus and the specialised S-550 will gradually replace the S-400. These next-generation systems expand the intercept range to 600 km to destroy hypersonic missiles and LEO satellites.

The S-400 cannot fire while moving. To safely launch its heavy Mach 14 interceptors, the system must halt, deploy hydraulic outriggers, and elevate its tubes vertically. However, a crew can transition from driving to firing in just five minutes.

Because the S-400 uses a modular architecture, the breakdown of a single vehicle does not disable the system. The 55K6E command post instantly reroutes firing commands to operational launchers, while overlapping radars prevent blind spots.