Pakistan Admits Energy Fragility As India’s Massive Oil Reserves Cushions Global Shock

Pakistan has openly acknowledged its acute vulnerability to the global oil shock, conceding that it lacks strategic reserves to shield itself from soaring fuel prices.The admission came as crude surged to $126 per barrel, the highest level since 2022, amid continued obstruction of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik, speaking to Samaa TV, revealed that Islamabad

May 1, 2026
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Wang Yi and Rubio Discuss Trump China Trip, Prioritise Global Stability

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, underscoring the importance of maintaining stability in bilateral relations and preparing for future high-level exchanges.The discussion came ahead of US President Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to China, scheduled for mid-May.According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

May 1, 2026
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Indian Start-Up EON Space Labs Launches Germanium-Free Thermal Drone Camera For Long-Range Surveillance

Hyderabad-based deep-tech start-up EON Space Labs has unveiled Lumira_E40I50, India’s first germanium-free thermal drone camera capable of detecting humans from two kilometres and vehicles from eight kilometres using onboard artificial intelligence, reported India Today.The payload has been designed for aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and the company asserts that

May 1, 2026
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India Nears First Trials of Hypersonic Glide Missile As DRDO Accelerates Strategic Arsenal

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed that its hypersonic glide missile programme is advancing rapidly, with initial trials expected soon. The glide variant is currently ahead of the hypersonic cruise missile in development, marking a significant step in India’s strategic arsenal.The DRDO Chairman, Samir V Kamat, speaking at the ANI National Security Summit

May 1, 2026
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Ghatak Drone Project Worth ₹39,000 Crores Set To Deliver Deep-Strike Capability

India is advancing a significant transformation in its approach to future air combat, moving beyond reliance on fighter jets and cruise missiles to embrace unmanned stealth aircraft capable of long-range strikes.At the centre of this shift is the Ghatak stealth UCAV program, valued at approximately ₹39,000 crore, which has now been restructured under the Remote Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA)

May 1, 2026
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Vietnam Eyes ₹5,800 Crores BrahMos Deal During To Lam’s Landmark Delhi Visit

Vietnamese President To Lam is preparing to make New Delhi his first major foreign destination since assuming office, with a significant defence agreement expected to dominate the agenda. Central to the discussions is a proposed BrahMos missile package valued at approximately ₹5,800 Crores.If concluded, this deal would mark one of Vietnam’s largest defence acquisitions in recent years and would

May 1, 2026
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