Panama’s president hits back after China threat in canal ports row
President Mulino responds to China, insists his country upholds the rule of law and and has an independent court system.
Day: February 5, 2026
Musk Vows To Run Data Centers In Space On Solar Power But Experts Have Doubts
Elon Musk said he wants to put as many as a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered data centers in space.
Rising rivers and deadly floods slam Portugal as Storm Leonardo hits
Portugal faces floods and evacuations as Storm Leonardo swamps rivers and streets, after deadly weather in Spain and weeks of storms across Iberia.
GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf
Travellers will soon experience easier journeys across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. A unified tourist visa is set to launch in 2026. This single permit will allow visitors to explore all six Gulf nations without applying for indi…
‘Fired In Middle Of War Zone’: Washington Post’s Ukraine Correspondent Laid Off
The Washington Post’s Ukraine correspondent has announced that she was laid off by the billionaire Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper “in the middle of a war zone.”
Thursday briefing: Will the Epstein files threaten Peter Mandelson’s legacy?
In today’s newsletter: A police investigation, newly released documents and long‑standing questions about accountability have converged to place one of Labour’s most enduring figures under unprecedented scrutinyGood morning. Older readers may remember…
HAL Breaks Silence on LCA Mk1A Jets Delivery Status
In a second ‘clarification’ in two days, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has responded to fresh reports that have indicated further delays in deliveries of LCA […]
TEJAS MK-1A Deliveries Face Fresh Setback Amid Avionics Woes And Certification Delays
The delivery schedule for India’s indigenous TEJAS MK-1A fighters has encountered further setbacks, with projections now indicating a slip beyond May 2026, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.Sources reveal that although at least five jets stand manufactured at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facilities, they remain unfit for Indian Air Force (IAF) induction owing to incomplete avionics
India-US Nears $3 Billion P-8I Poseidon Deal for 6 More Aircraft To Counter China-Pak Naval Threats
India and the United States stand on the brink of sealing a landmark $3 billion defence pact for six additional P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, bolstering the Indian Navy’s surveillance prowess amid deepening bilateral ties.This agreement follows the recent finalisation of a significant trade deal between New Delhi and Washington, injecting fresh momentum into long-stalled