Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, presenting him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal as a gesture of recognition for his commitment to her country’s freedom.Machado confirmed the presentation to reporters after the meeting but offered no further details. The White House has not yet clarified whether Trump accepted the
Zen Technologies Bags ₹404 Crore MoD Orders For Anti-Drone Systems And Training Simulators
Zen Technologies Limited, a prominent player in India’s defence technology sector, has recently secured defence contracts worth ₹404 crores for anti-drone systems and simulators. This development underscores the company’s growing footprint in indigenous defence production, aligning with national priorities for self-reliance in military hardware.The contracts highlight Zen’s expertise in
European Troops Arrive In Greenland As Talks With US Highlight ‘Disagreement’ Over Island’s Future
Troops from several European nations have begun arriving in Greenland, signalling strong backing for Denmark amid escalating tensions over the Arctic island’s future. This development follows high-level talks in Washington between Danish, Greenlandic, and US officials, which exposed deep divisions. Denmark announced an expansion of its military footprint on Wednesday, prompting allies
Indian, Sri Lankan Navies Conclude 13th Edition of Staff Talks; Discuss Maritime Security In Indian Ocean Region
The 13th edition of the staff talks between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy concluded on Wednesday in Colombo, marking another milestone in the deepening bilateral defence ties between the two nations.These discussions, as reported by the Indian Navy, centred on bolstering established engagements, amplifying ongoing cooperation, and pursuing collaborative efforts to enhance maritime
India-Israel Sign Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent To Strengthen Collaboration In Fisheries And Aquaculture
India and Israel have signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to bolster collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture.This agreement emerged from a high-level Indian delegation’s visit to Israel, led by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh.The delegation attended the Second Global Summit on "Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026" in Eilat from 13
President Seeks Greenland Acquisition For National Security Says US White House
The White House has reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s determination to pursue US acquisition of Greenland, framing it as a critical national security imperative. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated unequivocally on Thursday that the President views control over the Arctic territory as essential to safeguarding American interests.Addressing reporters in Washington DC, Leavitt declared, "The
Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman Meets Pro-Pak Army Officer Aman Azmi
The meeting between Tarique Rahman, acting chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and retired Brigadier General Aman Azmi has sparked significant concern regarding the BNP’s strategic alignments and potential implications for regional security.This encounter occurred in Dhaka on Wednesday evening, drawing immediate scrutiny from observers tracking Bangladesh-India
Sources: Chinese AI companies seek to rent compute in Southeast Asia and the Middle East for Nvidia Rubin access, as Zhipu and Alibaba warn of a widening US gap (Wall Street Journal)
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Sources: Chinese AI companies seek to rent compute in Southeast Asia and the Middle East for Nvidia Rubin access, as Zhipu and Alibaba warn of a widening US gap — Companies in China scrap for access to Nvidia’s …
Syrian swimmer Sarah Mardini cleared by Greek court over migrant rescues
Mardini was among 24 volunteer rescuers acquitted by a Greek court on charges of migrant trafficking.
UAE revises school age cut-off for 2026 admissions – what changes for upcoming sessions
UAE schools adopting British, American, and IB curricula will shift their admission age cut-off to December 31 for the 2026-27 academic year, benefiting children born later in the year. This aligns with international standards, offering families greate…