BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader’s funeral
Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Day: July 4, 2026
At Ali Khamenei’s Funeral, Hezbollah And Hamas Members Meet Iran’s Araghchi
Most foreign officials and dignitaries paid their respects on Friday to Khamenei, who ruled Iran from 1989 and was killed aged 86 along with several members of his family and top officials in a US-Israeli strike on February 28.
WW3 warning as Russia ‘considering strikes’ against NATO country
A leading US think tank has published a worrying assessment of Russian conduct
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat
A landmark day for India’s semiconductor journey; the CG SEMI OSAT facility in Sanand will strengthen the chip manufacturing ecosystem, boost technological self-reliance and enhance India’s position in the global semiconductor value chain: …
US Celebrates 250th Birthday As Trump Says American Identity “Under Attack”
US President Donald Trump has added a program of roaring military flyovers – and an unusual campaign-style political rally – for July Fourth.
DAC Greenlights MR‑SAM, V‑SHORADS and Akash Tarang In Major Air‑Defence Upgrade
India’s Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted in‑principle approval for the procurement of ten weapon systems, three of which are specifically designed to reinforce the country’s air defence architecture, reported Times of India.These include the Medium Range Surface‑to‑Air Missile system, the Very Short Range Air Defence System, and the Akash Tarang
Indonesia Seeks Additional BrahMos Missiles As India Eyes Nickel Ventures During PM Modi’s Jakarta Visit
Indonesia has approached India with a request for an additional BrahMos missile battery, beyond the one contracted in March. Jakarta is seeking a favourable line of credit arrangement to facilitate the procurement.This development underscores the growing defence cooperation between the two nations, which has become a central pillar of their strategic partnership.Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary-East
India Inducts Akash Tarang To Counter Drone Warfare And Strengthen Air Defence
Akash Tarang represents a decisive leap in India’s indigenous electronic warfare capabilities, designed to neutralise hostile drones and strengthen the country’s layered air defence network.Its induction under the Defence Acquisition Council’s ₹52,000 crore modernisation push underscores India’s determination to achieve self-reliance in defence technologies while countering the growing menace of
BrahMos And Submarine Deals To Dominate PM Modi’s Jakarta Visit
Indonesia is expected to finalise a major defence deal with India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Jakarta visit next week, centred on the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and potential collaboration on Scorpene-class submarines.Reports indicate Jakarta is seeking more than one BrahMos battery, with discussions also touching on submarine cooperation to strengthen its maritime
Jakarta Could Plug Into India’s BrahMos Ring Around China
India’s expansion of BrahMos missile exports is rapidly reshaping the strategic balance in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is now considering a landmark defence agreement that would make it the third regional operator of the system.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming trip to Jakarta has drawn significant attention, with officials negotiating terms that go beyond routine defence exports. If