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Russia is deploying fast-moving jet-powered drones in a new challenge for Ukraine’s air defences. The weapons can travel faster than conventional drones, potentially reducing reaction time for Ukrainian forces and complicating interception efforts. As Moscow expands its drone arsenal, can Ukraine adapt its defences to counter this emerging threat? WION Pulse tracks the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Despite president Donald Trump’s tariffs, the United States continues to account for about 20 percent of India’s exports.

Police claimed that hundreds of protesters took out a rally from Raj Mahal Square and blocked Mahatma Gandhi Marg on Wednesday, disrupting traffic in Master Canteen Square and areas near the railway station.

An SIT has been formed to investigate what happened inside the Shika Inn hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street after a fire tore through the Kolkata Hotel, killing nine people, including a child.

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Ravindra Jadeja has shifted from an attacking spinner to a solid middle-order batter who offers control and experience with the ball, despite remaining a key WTC performer.

The Pakistani government implemented a major reduction in the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD), slashing it by Rs. 32.63 per litre following intensive negotiations with local oil refineries. The breakthrough came after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to engage with domestic refineries to secure consumer relief. With local refineries agreeing to lower the cost of locally produced diesel, the retail price dropped from nearly Rs. 396 down to Rs. 363.06 per litre.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay issued a stern warning to the DMK during a heated Assembly session. Vijay suggested that he has evidence linked to allegations against the opposition and warned that he could disclose it if pushed further.

A major study analyzing more than 12 million death certificates has found that pilots and flight attendants face some of the highest rates of radiation-related cancer deaths among U.S. workers. Researchers say prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation at high altitudes may increase the risk of cancers including leukemia, melanoma, breast and thyroid cancer, raising fresh concerns about the long-term health risks faced by airline crews.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the UK with their children, 6 years after they moved to the US following their resignation from their roles as senior members of the royal family. Security, constant war with the media and family tensions had led to the couple's move.

The United States is preparing to issue a stern diplomatic warning to dozens of partner nations, telling them they must choose between Washington and Beijing in the escalating global artificial intelligence race. According to a leaked internal U.S. State Department draft reviewed by sources, the administration is targeting 35 countries that signed an American "AI Opportunity Statement" in June.

The COVID-19 origins debate has taken a new turn following a guilty plea by Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Morens pleaded guilty in a federal court to conspiracy charges involving the concealment of government records and evading public records laws concerning pandemic-related research grants.

The remarks allude to long-standing Indian concerns over delays in designating Pakistani-based terrorists linked to attacks on Indian soil, as well as unsuccessful Pakistani attempts to list Indian nationals.

A NASA observatory is set to crash in the coming weeks after the mission sent to save it was declared a failure on Wednesday. Swift has been dragging down for months because of a decaying orbit. Saviour mission LINK has been spinning and no fix has worked.

Amit Shah is set to chair the Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu today, bringing together representatives from five states and three Union Territories. From water sharing to education and major infrastructure projects, here's what is on the table.

The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era, with Joe Root starting his second stint as full-time England captain.

Harvard University has agreed to a $53 million class-action settlement to resolve civil lawsuits brought by families whose loved ones' remains were stolen and sold on the black market. The scandal centers around Cedric Lodge, the former manager of the Harvard Medical School morgue, who systematically stole body parts—including brains, skin, bones, and dissected heads—from cadavers donated for medical research between 2018 and 2020.

Bangladesh is holding its presidential election on Thursday, with BNP nominee Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir set to win due to the ruling party’s two-thirds majority. The 78-year-old BNP leader will succeed Mohammed Shahabuddin, who stepped down on July 24.

The development followed after FSSAI asked food businesses to stop using “100%” on food labels, packaging and promotional material. The regulator had underscored that the labelled term in the products could create a false impression of absolute purity or superiority.

United States President Donald Trump has emphasized the critical importance of maintaining a positive personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stating that their mutual understanding helps stabilize the Korean Peninsula. In recent statements, Trump highlighted that Kim has consistently treated him with respect and noted that ongoing diplomatic engagement remains a priority for constructive bilateral relations.