Which sub-Saharan Africa sides have best World Cup chance? Senegal, Ghana?
After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?
Month: June 2026
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam
Eighth-ranked Mirra Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in 6-3, 6-2 win in final.
Senior British royals gather as King Charles’ nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling
King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla were among senior members of Britain’s royal family who donned elegant hats, tailcoats and dresses to attend the wedding of Charles’ nephew Peter Phillips on Saturday.
Cuba ex-President Raul Castro makes first appearance since U.S. charges to celebrate birthday
Raul Castro, Cuba’s low-profile former president and revolutionary guerilla, appeared in public for the first time since being indicted by the United States for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, official video released Satu…
Senior British royals gather as King Charles’ nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling – AP News
Senior British royals gather as King Charles’ nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling AP NewsPrincess Kate Taps a Meghan Markle-Approved Brand for Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips’s Royal Wedding YahooKing Charles, royal family a…
Cheapest Fifth‑Gen On The Market? Can Russia’s Sukhoi Su‑57 Beat Rafale for India’s Wallet and Warfare?
Russia’s Su‑57 stealth fighter is significantly cheaper than the Rafale, but cost alone does not determine value. India must weigh Russia’s unprecedented technology‑transfer offer and faster induction against concerns over the Su‑57’s maturity, reliability, and long‑term support compared to the proven Rafale fleet.India is at a critical juncture in its airpower modernisation. The Indian Air Force
Albanians protest plans for Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort on the country’s coast
Crowds of Albanians gathered in Tirana to continue protesting plans for a resort backed by President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, set to go up on the country’s Adriatic coast. CBS News’ Emmet Lyons reports.
President Putin Defies US Pressure, Calls India A Brotherly And Trust-Based Partner
Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a strong defence of Moscow’s partnership with India, describing the relationship as “brotherly” and “trust-based” while rejecting external pressure from Washington.Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, he praised India’s human capital and technological expertise, particularly in coding and software engineering, noting that
Bridging The Gap: India Needs Su‑57s Now — AMCA’s Waiting Isn’t An Option
India is weighing the acquisition of Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighters as an interim solution to bridge its airpower gap until the indigenous AMCA enters service around 2035.Persistent delays in the AMCA program, combined with China’s expanding J-20 fleet and Pakistan’s expected induction of the J-35, make the Su-57 a potential stopgap to maintain regional parity.India’s Advanced Medium Combat
Zorawar Light Tank To Gain NATO-Level Armour Protection Against 30mm APFSDS Threats
India’s indigenous Zorawar light tank is being upgraded to NATO-level armour standards, capable of defeating 30mm APFSDS rounds.This marks a major leap in survivability and battlefield resilience, ensuring the tank can withstand threats from modern infantry fighting vehicles and attack helicopters in high-altitude combat zones.The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) has confirmed