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Why the F-22 nose cone is built from radar-transparent materials
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The F-22 uses radar-transparent dielectric composites for its radome to house the AN/APG-77 radar. This design ensures signal clarity and stealth performance for the Raptor during critical combat missions.

Premier League: Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers set for Chelsea in record-breaking £117m transfer

Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The transfer makes Rogers Chelseas most expensive signing ever and sets a new English transfer record

Global air power ranking 2026: India surpasses China
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According to Global Air Power Ranking, India's air force ranks third. Scoring 69.4, it successfully beats China's 63.8 by focusing heavily on modern technology over sheer numerical strength.

Mamdani still mulling Netanyahu's arrest during UN meet, says 'discussing it with law department'

Mamdani, who has earlier called Israel an apartheid regime, further said, That is an opinion that is held by many, purely because of what his actions have wrought over these last many years.

Indian man found dead in Canada's Hamilton, homicide investigation underway

According to police, Sidhu was not killed in the area where his body was located. Investigation is on to ascertain the cause of his death.

Iran strikes Kuwait's desalination plant as US bombs water facilities in south Iran

PoK rocked by massive street protests over inflation & systemic economic exploitation Houthis & Saudi Arabia trade fire after Sanaa international airport comes under attack Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

US military confirms two service members killed in Jordan as Iran-US tensions deepen

Two US service members were killed and another went missing in Jordan after an Iranian missile and drone attack, as Tehran suspended its MoU commitments with Washington and issued fresh warnings to the United States.

Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain to lead India at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain have been named India's flag bearer and baton bearer, respectively, for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Breaking: US confirms two troops killed, one missing in Iranian attack on Jordan base

Two American service members were killed and one is missing after Iran launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan on Friday, US Central Command confirmed. Four other troops were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged.

WION Exclusive | Music composer Shashwat Sachdev on his National Award win: 'Years of sacrifice, patience and faith'

Music composer Shashwat Sachdev, who is behind the music in movies Dhurandhar Parts 1 and 2 and URI: The Surgical Strike, has won the second National Award of his life. In an exclusive chat with WION, Sachdev has expressed his gratitude.

'Works in Gaza': Who is Sonam Wangchuk's Danish funder that also operates in Palestine and other global conflict zones

DanChurchAid, a $146 million Danish humanitarian organisation funded by the Danish government, EU, and UN, has a documented connection to Sonam Wangchuk's network in Ladakh through Operation New Hope — and also operates in Palestine, Ukraine, and two dozen conflict zones worldwide.

72nd National Film Awards: Mammootty, Kartik aaryan share best actor

India's 72nd National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi, honoring the best of Indian cinema from 2024. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award for "Bramayugam" and "Chandu Champion" respectively, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress for "Article 370"

FIFA Chief thanks Zee TV for growing football in India

On the eve of the World Cup final, FIFA president Gianni Infantino sent a personal thank-you to Zee TV for a partnership spanning 39 FIFA competitions, including the 2027 Women's World Cup. He praised India's footballing passion, recalling the record 1.3 million fans at the 2017 U-17 World Cup, and noted thousands of Indian supporters among the 6.5 million fans across this year's tournament. Infantino also credited Zee TV's public screenings in cinemas, pubs and hotels for building communal viewing culture, and said he looks forward to India qualifying for a World Cup someday.

Hormuz crisis: Iran claims two tankers exploded after hitting mines

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say two unidentified oil tankers exploded after hitting mines while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, but the claim didn't survive contact with Washington. US Central Command shot back on X: "Like most IRGC claims, this is false." Iran also says it "stopped" four more ships attempting to pass through the strait. Neither claim has been independently verified, as the vital shipping route remains effectively closed amid a week of escalating US-Iran strikes.

'George Soros playbook': Understanding the foreign funding network around Sonam Wangchuk

No direct Soros grant to SECMOL exists in public records. But the funding ecosystem around Wangchuk's organisations connects — through several institutional steps — to the Soros and Ford Foundation networks. Here is what is actually documented.

Anuradha Paudwal faces backlash over remarks on LGBTQ+ community

Veteran singer Anuradha Paudwal has sparked controversy after her comments on the LGBTQ+ community during a podcast with Shubhankar Mishra. Read to know more.

Northeast Indian diaspora lights up London with 'United Colours of North East India' festival

On July 11, London got a vivid taste of a part of India many people overlook. The Northeast Indian diaspora came together for "United Colours of North East India," a volunteer-led celebration spanning all eight northeastern states — Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

Royal birthday brings reading boost for UK schoolchildren

Queen Camilla is celebrating her 79th birthday by giving back to children across the United Kingdom. Instead of a grand public celebration, the Queen has announced that every Year 6 and Primary 6 student will receive a special edition of the award-winning fantasy novel Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell. The initiative, called The Queen's Christmas Present, is part of the UK's National Year of Reading 2026 and aims to inspire a lifelong love of reading among young people. Each book will include a royal stamp and a personal message from Queen Camilla.

'Like teacher, like student': 7 things CJP founder repeated from Kejriwal's protest playbook
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In 2011, Arvind Kejriwal stood at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and helped organise a hunger strike that changed Indian politics forever. Fifteen years later, a 30-year-old from Aurangabad, who once managed digital campaigns for Kejriwal's own party, is standing at the same Jantar Mantar, using the same tactics, and the comparisons are no longer deniable.