Trump’s Iran dilemma exposes bitter split in president’s circle
The conflict has pitted the isolationist and hawkish wings of the US leader’s party against one another.
Day: June 18, 2025
Market Brief: Pakistan’s ‘Missing Middle’ Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Requirement Quwa Premium
The current air defence work was mostly informed by the assumptions decision-makers held following the 2019 skirmish. However, the dynamics of the 2025 conflict will change these assumptions across two key areas: (1) high-volume, low-flying slow threats and a (2) potential risk from large-scale supersonic cruise missile and ballistic missile strikes.
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The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. ____ Follow AP visual journalism: AP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.com Instagram: https://www.instagram…
What World’s Air Traffic Looks Like Amid Global Conflicts
In global air traffic, three gaps are seen over Iran, Ukraine and Tibet.
Iran Is Going Offline To Prevent Purported Israeli Cyberattacks
In response to escalating tensions with Israel, Iran has begun throttling internet access, with plans to disconnect from the global internet entirely to prevent Israeli cyberattacks. The Iranian government also urges citizens to delete WhatsApp — one …
PM Modi And German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Pledge To Deepen Strategic Partnership At G7 Summit In Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, marking their first meeting since Chancellor Merz assumed office in May 2025. This high-level engagement coincided with the 25th anniversary of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, underscoring the enduring strength of bilateral ties.During their discussions, Prime
‘A time of bitter celebrations’: Joy and fear as L.A. students graduate amid ICE raids
Nearly three-fourths of the students in L.A. public schools are Latino. Some families and graduates stayed away from graduation ceremonies out of fear of raids.
‘Need to be careful’: Canadian PM Mark Carney on Nijjar case; meets PM Modi at G7
During the G7 Summit, Canadian PM Mark Carney addressed the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, emphasizing the need for law enforcement cooperation with India while respecting the ongoing judicial process. Tensions have been high since 2023, following allegati…
The NAACP intends to sue xAI over the natural gas turbines at its Memphis data center, which it claims are polluting nearby predominantly Black neighborhoods (Hiroko Tabuchi/New York Times)
Hiroko Tabuchi / New York Times:
The NAACP intends to sue xAI over the natural gas turbines at its Memphis data center, which it claims are polluting nearby predominantly Black neighborhoods — The company, xAI, has installed several…
PM Modi Joins World Leaders For Group Photo At 51st G7 Summit In Kananaskis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 51st G7 Summit held in Kananaskis, Canada, marking his sixth consecutive attendance at this prestigious annual gathering of world leaders. The summit brought together leaders from the G7 nations—United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada—along with representatives from the European Union and several invited partner