Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fighting escalates as Putin’s troops attempt to invade new Ukraine city
Kostiantynivka is part of Ukraine’s heavily fortified fortress belt in the country’s east
Month: May 2026
India’s AMCA Emerges As Unexpected Stealth Fighter To Challenge China
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is emerging as the most unexpected stealth fighter poised to challenge China’s J-20 dominance, with prototypes expected by 2028–29 and induction around 2034–35.The program has expanded to a projected 250-aircraft fleet, embedding fifth-generation hallmarks and even sixth-generation features, making it a strategic underdog with global
First malaria drug for babies is approved in ‘major public health milestone’
WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby means newborns can be safely treated rather than using medication for older childrenThe first malaria treatment for babies has been approved by the World Health Organization, opening the door to widespread use aroun…
Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film
Documentary makers seek to start ‘informed conversation’ in country where public is allowed on just 8% of landAnger and momentum are building for Scottish style rights of access to mountains, meadows, rivers and woodlands in England where the public is…
BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses
Staff warned news operations face 15% cut, above BBC-wide 10% target, as corporation pushes through £600m savings planThe BBC’s news operation is to cut costs by a steeper-than-expected 15%, with staff told to expect heavy redundancies.The division, ho…
‘People can see it – but can’t use it’: mystery of completed East-West Rail line that has no passenger trains
The East West Rail project linking Oxford to Milton Keynes was finished in 2024. There’s just one hitch: no servicesThe rumbling noise in the night, still enough to waken the unhabituated, is what really goads some people living in Winslow, Buckinghams…
‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover
Rural dwellers reveal failings in backup plans, as campaigners call for deadline to be extended from 2027 to 2030“Every time there is a power failure I lose all means of communication with the outside world,” says Robert Dewar of life in a remote villa…
India-Russia Pantsir Pact Advances Towards Procurement One Year On
India and Russia inked a pivotal deal on Pantsir variants to bolster air defence capabilities. A major Indian defence public sector undertaking signed an agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport for cooperation on variants of the Pantsir air defence missile-gun system.The agreement was formalised through Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Rosoboronexport (ROE). It took place on the sidelines of the
Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist Leader Ahmed Sajad Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances In Islamabad
Hizbul Mujahideen commander Ahmed Sajad, originally from Baramulla, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Islamabad.His sudden demise adds to a growing pattern of targeted killings of Pakistan-based terrorists, raising questions about internal rivalries and the country’s role as a safe haven for such operatives.Ahmed Sajad, a senior commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, hailed from
Tantrayut Develops Agnilinks For Indigenous Airborne Communication And Tactical Data Links
Tantrayut, based in Navi Mumbai, is advancing indigenous communication technology with its Agnilinks platform, designed for high-performance airborne communication systems, tactical data links, and microwave backhaul solutions.This initiative strengthens India’s self-reliance in defence and strategic telecom infrastructure while positioning the company as a competitive player in the Pan-Asian