Ukraine is expanding its drone campaign deep inside Russian territory, highlighting how unmanned systems are transforming modern warfare. Long-range drones are increasingly being used to strike military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and strategic targets far from the frontlines, changing the nature of battlefield engagement. The conflict has become a testing ground for next-generation drone tactics, electronic warfare, and precision strikes. As both Kyiv and Moscow invest heavily in drone technology, military analysts say the war is offering a glimpse into the future of global conflict. What does Ukraine’s expanding drone strategy mean for Russia and for warfare worldwide?


Ukraine takes drone war deep into Russia: New weapon of modern warfare

The United States is reportedly preparing a fresh round of tariff increases on Chinese imports, with reports suggesting duties could rise by an additional 7.5%. The move comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies and could have significant implications for global supply chains, manufacturing, inflation and international markets. Beijing has repeatedly opposed additional trade restrictions, while Washington argues that tougher measures are needed to protect domestic industries and address long-standing economic concerns. As investors and businesses assess the potential impact, the latest development could mark another chapter in the evolving U.S.-China economic rivalry.

US-China tariff tensions: Trump planning 7.5% hike on China?

A new immigration enforcement case is drawing national attention in the United States. The father of a serving U.S. sailor has reportedly been detained as part of the Trump administration's intensified immigration crackdown, reigniting debate over deportation policies, family separations, and the impact of stricter enforcement measures. Critics argue the case highlights the human cost of immigration raids, while supporters say immigration laws must be enforced consistently. The development comes as the administration continues to pursue tougher border security and deportation policies ahead of key political battles.


Trump I.C.E crackdown: U.S. sailor’s father detained amid immigration sweep

China's once-promising wine market is losing momentum, with consumers cutting back on imported bottles and trading down to cheaper options.

China's wine market loses its appetite

The Trump administration is advancing two major immigration measures that could significantly impact foreign nationals, especially Indians. Washington is proposing a fee of over $103,000 for certain new H-1B visa petitions, a move that could reshape hiring strategies for U.S. employers and skilled workers alike. At the same time, authorities are reportedly planning to revoke business and tourist visas for thousands of foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. Together, the measures signal a tougher immigration stance with far-reaching economic and social consequences.

America's visa crackdown hits hard

Alibaba is making one of its biggest bets yet on artificial intelligence.


Alibaba's AI bet faces investor test

Donald Trump has long projected himself as a master negotiator, but two of his biggest challenges are testing that reputation. In Iran, months of military pressure, sanctions and diplomacy have yet to produce a lasting settlement. On the trade front, hopes of breakthrough agreements have instead given way to fresh tariff battles and renewed uncertainty. As Washington escalates pressure on multiple fronts, the key question remains: can Trump's strategy deliver the deals he seeks, or is the world moving toward deeper economic and geopolitical confrontation?

Can Trump still close the deal? 

Cuba's tourism industry is facing a deepening crisis. Tourist arrivals have almost halved in the first half of 2026. With fuel shortages, power outages and U.S. sanctions adding to the pressure, Cuba's tourism slump is now deepening an already severe economic crisis. Take a look at this next report for more.


Cuba's tourism slump deepens

Russia has successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1B carrier rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, placing a classified military satellite into orbit. The launch was conducted by Russia's Defence Ministry, which did not disclose details about the satellite's mission or capabilities. The launch comes amid heightened scrutiny of Russia's military space programme as the war in Ukraine increasingly extends into the space and strategic domains. The Soyuz-2.1B remains one of Russia's most important launch vehicles for military and government space missions.

 Russia launches rocket carrying military satellite into orbit

In an interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran had tried to assassinate one of his two sons. The remark appeared to justify the recent decision to extend security for his sons even if he loses the upcoming election.

Calling it "quite unbelievable," Netanyahu said Iran had targeted one of his sons and tried to kill him, but he did not name which son or give any further details.

Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate his son 

Delhi has issued a public health advisory following a sharp rise in reported H1N1 swine flu infections as seasonal influenza spreads across the capital.

According to the figures cited in the report, confirmed H1N1 cases in Delhi have crossed 1,700 this year, with more than 110 infections reportedly recorded in a single day. The city has also reported more than 2,300 cases of influenza A, with H1N1 emerging as the dominant flu strain this season.

Health authorities have advised residents to take precautions, particularly in crowded and poorly ventilated areas. People have been urged to wear masks, maintain respiratory hygiene, wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms.


Swine Flu rise: H1N1 cases soar in Delhi, Bengaluru as health alert intensifies

Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted nine individuals—including high-level employees from Nvidia’s Taiwan office and Super Micro’s local branch—in connection with a major illegal export scheme. The syndicate allegedly bypassed rigorous U.S. and corporate export controls to smuggle 74 advanced servers equipped with Nvidia’s cutting-edge B300 GPUs to Chinese buyers.


Taiwan indicts nine over AI server exports; AI servers allegedly diverted to China

Cuba’s vital tourism industry is facing an unprecedented collapse, with international visitor arrivals plunging dramatically in the first half of 2026. Crippled by severe aviation fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, tightening U.S. sanctions, and the departure of major international hotel chains, once-bustling resorts and historic streets across the island sit largely empty.


Cuba's tourism plummets over 50% in historic crisis; tourists vanish from Cuba

A viral video showing a woman in a short black dress stepping out of a car sparked an unnecessary political storm after social media accounts falsely claimed it was Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana. The 29-year-old minister firmly clarified it wasn't her, but didn't stop there, calling out what she described as a "fragile, regressive mindset" behind the trolling. "But even if it were, why should it matter?" she wrote on X, accusing DMK and AIADMK supporters of turning women's clothing choices into political ammunition.


TVK minister Keerthana slams misogyny after viral video controversy

The United States has announced sanctions on Sudan after determining that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons during its conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in 2024. Washington says the measures will include restrictions on US exports and government credit lines. Sudan has strongly rejected the allegations, calling them false and politically motivated. The move comes as Sudan's devastating civil war, which began in April 2023, continues to fuel one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and widespread famine affecting several regions.

US sanctions Sudan over chemical weapons use: Washington accuses army amid Civil War

Tempers flared during the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo, resulting in official sanctions from the International Cricket Council (ICC). India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando have both been fined 25 percent of their match fees and handed one demerit point each following an on-field physical confrontation.  


ICC sanctions India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and SL bowler Asitha Fernando

India’s defense manufacturing sector is experiencing a historic surge, transforming the nation from one of the world's largest defense importers into a major global defense exporter. Driven by the "Make in India" initiative and self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) policies, advanced indigenous defense systems—ranging from the Tejas fighter jet and Akash missile systems to artillery guns, radar systems, and naval hardware—are rapidly gaining traction among international buyers.


India's indigenous weapons storm the global market

Rumors of ghosts haunting official political residences often make headlines, but Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi had a far more grounded—and creepy—surprise waiting for her. In this video, we explore the humorous and bizarre reality behind tales of haunted historic state residences, where pests like cockroaches replaced supernatural spirits. Watch to discover the amusing behind-the-scenes stories of official housing and political lore in Japan.


Haunted residence? Takaichi saw no ghosts, only cockroaches

As severe wildfires and prolonged drought ravage Indonesia’s Borneo island, a young local hero has captured global attention. Seventeen-year-old student Rudiyansah—affectionately dubbed Indonesia's teenage "Superman"—has been spending his free time after school battling aggressive peatland and forest fires in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.


Indonesia's teenage 'Superman' fights wildfires in Kalimantan to save home

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Noida and Gurugram following severe downpours. The heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging, severe traffic jams on major routes like NH-48 and Sohna Road, and led to work-from-home advisories for corporate offices in Gurugram.

Orange alert warning in Noida, Gurugram 

As the US and Iran trade threats and military actions, tensions are rising once again. With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure and Washington preparing fresh sanctions, is another major escalation between the two sides imminent?

As US & Iran spar with each other, is a fresh escalation in the offing 

Iran has announced the discovery of more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in southern Fars province, months into a Middle East war that has damaged the country’s energy infrastructure. Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said more than 160 billion cubic metres could be recoverable, with the field potentially producing around 280 million cubic metres of gas per day for 15 years.

7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas discovered in Iran amid war & sanctions 

A humanoid robot crashed into the judges’ table after struggling to lift a weight at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The incident became one of the viral moments from the competition, which is showcasing more than 2,000 humanoid robots across a range of sporting and real-world challenges.

Robots set new records at World Humanoid Robot Games 

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman launched a blistering direct attack on Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, openly questioning the military establishment's "chest-thumping and tall claims" while ordinary citizens suffer under intense economic hardship.

Pakistan: Rehman questions army's 'chest-thumping & tall claims' 

The father of a U.S. navy sailor serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln has been taken into immigration detention in Florida. Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, a Nicaraguan immigrant, was detained by border patrol and is facing removal proceedings. His son Joshua has spent more than nine months deployed aboard the carrier.  
The case comes amid a broader tightening of immigration enforcement. It also comes as the uss abraham Lincoln leaves the west asia war after a record-setting deployment, amid reports of shortages and mental-health concerns that the Pentagon and defense secretary pete hegseth have strongly disputed. 

Now Trump targets US soldiers | sailor's father detained | USS Lincoln family crisis

The possibility of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India next month for the BRICS Summit "remains slim" unless an appropriate environment based on "mutual trust" is created, along with a "dignified invitation" from New Delhi, his Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has said.


India 'reviewing' request for Hasina's extradition

Speculation is growing over a possible cabinet reshuffle in Maharashtra after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s recent Delhi visit and meetings with top BJP leaders. While the CMO says the discussions focused on development projects, sources in the ruling Mahayuti alliance suggest a larger political move could be underway.

The speculation comes amid a series of controversies involving state ministers, adding to questions over a possible reshuffle.

Maharashtra: meet stirs cabinet rejig buzz, no confirmation yet 

A viral video showing a woman in a short black dress stepping out of a car sparked an unnecessary political storm after social media accounts falsely claimed it was Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana. The 29-year-old minister firmly clarified it wasn't her, but didn't stop there, calling out what she described as a "fragile, regressive mindset" behind the trolling. "But even if it were, why should it matter?" she wrote on X, accusing DMK and AIADMK supporters of turning women's clothing choices into political ammunition.

'Misogyny is the oldest weapon': TVK minister Keerthana hits back after viral video row 

The US-Iran conflict enters a new phase as Washington prepares sweeping “D-Day” sanctions targeting Iran’s economy. With the rial already under pressure and the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, the big question is how far the new sanctions will impact Tehran and ordinary Iranians.


US-Iran war: with the D-day sanctions, all eyes are on how Iran is impacted 

A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. The Hawk Fire, which ignited Saturday near Hawk Meadow Trail, exploded to about 13,000 acres by Sunday, driven by strong winds across the Peavine Peak area. Mandatory evacuation orders covered roughly 42,000 residents, with another 45,000 under evacuation warnings. At least six people were injured, including three civilians and three first responders, and several structures were destroyed. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County, mobilizing the Nevada National Guard and aerial firefighting resources as crews worked with zero containment. 

Reno wildefire: Hawk fire engulfs 53 square km near Reno

Three newborns tragically lost their lives and several others sustained injuries following a devastating fire in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra. The early-morning blaze erupted at approximately 3:15 AM in the ward's outborn section after a sudden malfunction and explosion in a ventilator. Out of the 39 infants admitted across the unit's three sections, hospital staff, nurses, and security personnel rushed into the smoke-filled ward to spearhead a rapid evacuation, successfully rescuing 36 babies.

Amravati fire: deadly fire inside Amravati hospital’s NICU kills 3 newborns

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