Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan
At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.
Day: February 8, 2026
Defiant Iran says missile program nonnegotiable after meeting with U.S.
Iran’s ballistic missile program was never on the table and was not up for negotiation during Friday’s high-stakes meeting between Iranian and U.S. officials, the Islamic republic’s chief diplomat said over the weekend.
Defiant Iran says missile program non-negotiable after meeting with U.S.
Iran’s ballistic missile program was never on the table and was not up for negotiation during Friday’s high-stakes meeting between Iranian and U.S. officials, the Islamic republic’s chief diplomat said over the weekend.
North of England 2040? Andy Burnham backs plan for multi-city Olympics bid
Northern leaders urge government to support proposal as Manchester mayor says a London bid ‘wouldn’t be right’The north of England is seeking to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games to boost a region “left out of the national story”.Northern leaders h…
Rightwing critics blame Mamdani as New York snow fails to melt
Murdoch tabloid leads charge as big freeze persists – could the mayor please do something about the weather?It snowed two weeks ago in New York. Since then, the temperature has barely risen above freezing – a temperature science naturally dictates is n…
India’s Private Sector Should Be Given Its Most Challenging Assignment Yet, Build Country’s First Military Grade Turbofan Engine
A Strategic Imperative For Defence Autonomy: GTRE’s Kaveri Derivative EngineIndia faces a strategic deficit in high‑thrust turbofan technology that underpins modern fighter capability; dependence on imported engines for platforms such as the Su‑30MKI and Light Combat Aircraft exposes supply‑chain, maintenance and sovereign control vulnerabilities that will only grow amid geopolitical
US Trade Map Silently Embraces Undivided India, Encompassing All of Kashmir
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently shared a post on X to highlight a new India-US trade agreement. Rather than focusing solely on tariff reductions for US goods such as tree nuts, sorghum, grains, and wine, the accompanying map drew widespread notice.It portrayed India as a single, undivided territory, incorporating the whole of Jammu and Kashmir without any
Private Sector Poised To Spearhead India’s Stealth Fighter Leap; And Why It Matters
India’s defence landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with the private sector emerging as a formidable force in the race to develop indigenous stealth fighters. As the nation grapples with evolving geopolitical threats, the government’s potential decision to award a major contract to domestic private players could mark a watershed moment.If the government grants the stealth fighter contract to
Sigma Teams Up with Indrajaal For Radar-EW Supply Pact
Hyderabad-based Sigma Advanced Systems has forged a long-term strategic agreement with Indrajaal, a prominent player in India’s defence ecosystem, for the supply of advanced Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. This partnership marks a significant step in bolstering indigenous capabilities within the nation’s defence sector.The agreement, announced recently, commits Sigma to delivering
US Exposes China’s Covert Nuclear Test Post-Galwan Clash
The United States has accused China of conducting a secret nuclear explosive test in June 2020, mere days after the deadly Galwan Valley clash in eastern Ladakh. This confrontation resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers, with intelligence assessments indicating over 30 Chinese casualties, NBC News reported.The timing of the alleged test, disclosed by Washington at a global disarmament forum