Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
The group became trapped after flash floods blocked their exit, with rescue operations complicated by heavy rain.
Month: May 2026
India Offers Extended-Range BrahMos Missiles To Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions
India has offered the Philippines an extended-range version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, marking a significant expansion of their defence partnership.This move enhances Manila’s coastal defence capabilities amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and underscores India’s growing role as a global arms exporter.India has reportedly proposed supplying the Philippines with an
Vance says US, Iran have made “a lot of progress” towards deal
US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran have made “a lot of progress” towards ceasefire
India Joins Global Push To Build Non-China Critical Minerals Supply Chain
India, along with more than thirty countries, is working to establish an alternative supply chain for critical minerals used in electric vehicles, smartphones, and defence equipment.This effort comes as governments seek to reduce their heavy dependence on China, particularly after Beijing tightened exports of key minerals.According to officials, India is collaborating with between thirty and
Netrasemi To Begin Mass Production of Indigenous A2000 AI Chip In 2026
Indian semiconductor start-up Netrasemi has confirmed that its flagship AI chipset, the A2000, has successfully achieved silicon bring-up and is preparing for commercial production in 2026.Backed by Zoho and Unicorn India Ventures, and supported by the government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) programme, the chip is designed for smart cameras, drones, robotics, and industrial automation, marking
India’s Eurasian Encirclement: New Delhi’s Defence Deals Tighten The Noose Around Turkey
India’s expanding defence partnerships across Eurasia and the Mediterranean are beginning to reshape the strategic landscape, particularly in relation to Turkey. Observers note that Ankara is increasingly unsettled by New Delhi’s growing footprint in regions traditionally sensitive to Turkish interests.The phrase “you reap what you sow” has been invoked by commentators to describe how Turkey’s
AI Agent Governance Part 2 – What Good Looks Like: Governing AI Agents in Practice
If AI agents are becoming organizational actors, then governance needs to move beyond principles and into operational structure.
In Camille Stewart Gloster’s upcoming book The Insider You Build, she explains that governance is not defined by …
India Strengthens Energy Security With LNG Delivery From Norway
India has reiterated that energy security remains a central priority as global markets continue to face uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that the country is actively diversifying its energy sources and is open to cooperation with international partners, including Norway.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during the weekly press
Indian Weapons Parade In Armenia Sends Strategic Signal To Turkey-Azerbaijan-Pakistan Islamic Bloc
Pinaka MBRL and Akash Air Defence Systems during the Military Parade in May 2026Armenia’s latest military parade on 28 May 2026 was more than a ceremonial show of strength; it was a calculated geopolitical signal. For the first time, a wide range of Indian-origin defence systems were publicly displayed in Yerevan, underscoring the rapid deepening of defence ties between the two countries.This
Ajit Doval Warns Against Double Standards In Global Fight Against Terrorism At Moscow Forum
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday emphasised that there can be no double standards in the global fight against terrorism, urging responsible nations to make clear choices between supporting sponsors of terrorism or countering them with decisive action.His remarks came during the first International Security Forum and the 14th Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters in