AI has become a strategic pillar of China’s industrial policy, driven by state investment aimed at building a domestic ecosystem, from chip production to consumer use.
CENTCOM Confirms US Marines Seize Ship In Gulf of Oman; Three Vessels Turned Back As Blockade Enforcement Escalates
CENTCOM has confirmed that US Marines conducted a verification boarding in the Gulf of Oman as part of the ongoing naval blockade against Iran.The operation took place on 16 July when Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the vessel M/T Wen Yao. This was described as a verification boarding to ensure compliance with the blockade measures currently in force.According to CENTCOM,
19 Nations Including India Join Exercise Pitch Black 2026 In Northern Australia
Twenty nations are gathering in northern Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force’s premier air combat training program.The exercise will run from 20 July to 7 August and will involve up to 100 jet aircraft supported by more than 2,500 personnel. Operations will be conducted across RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal and Amberley, making use of Australia’s vast military
Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi To Visit India Between July 17-20 For Strengthening Bilateral Ties
President of Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, will undertake an official visit to India from 17 to 20 July, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs in a media advisory. He will be accompanied by his wife, First Lady Mariyam Mwinyi.The visit will begin in Chennai on Friday, 17 July, before the delegation travels to New
PM Modi And Qatar Amir Reaffirm Strategic Partnership While Honouring Father Amir’s Legacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation on Thursday to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the India–Qatar Strategic Partnership and enhancing people-to-people ties.The call came in the wake of the passing of Qatar’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who was widely regarded as the chief architect of modern
BNM Accuses Pakistan of Military Crackdown And Displacement In Gwadar
The Baloch National Movement has accused the Pakistani state of intensifying military operations in Balochistan’s coastal Jiwani region, alleging that the campaign is aimed at erasing local communities. The organisation claimed that residents have been cut off from essential supplies and subjected to widespread rights violations. Reports indicated that Jiwani town and nearby villages in
Brazil Retaliates With Reciprocal Measures Following US’ 25% Tariff Imposition
Brazil has announced retaliatory measures following the United States’ decision to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Brazilian goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.The administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva issued a statement through the Social Communication Secretariat of the Presidency, formally repudiating the US action and declaring that it would initiate formal
Hormuz Open For Global Shipping As US Navy Enforces Blockade On Iranian Ports
The White House confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping not linked to Iranian ports, with the US Navy ensuring safe passage under a reinforced blockade.Over 10,000 American personnel, two aircraft carriers, and more than 20 warships are deployed to enforce restrictions targeting Iran while maintaining global maritime traffic.The White House clarified that the
Millions Celebrate As ISKCON Bangladesh Hosts Grand Rath Yatra Festival
The Rath Yatra festival organised by ISKCON Bangladesh commenced on Thursday across 128 locations in Dhaka. The opening day witnessed a grand procession with immense crowds of devotees pulling three beautifully decorated chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, his brother Baladev, and his sister Subhadra. The festival will continue until 24 July.The atmosphere was filled with devotion and
‘Wave of Strikes’: US Launches Sixth Night of Strikes on Iran: Intensified Campaign Continues
US forces on Thursday launched another wave of military strikes against Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations. The strikes come amid escalating hostilities following the collapse of the 14‑point memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.According to US Central Command, the latest attack was aimed at further degrading Iran’s military capabilities, which Washington