An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday morning, killing five personnel, while the co-pilot survived and is under treatment.The aircraft caught fire upon impact, prompting firefighting and rescue operations, and a court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause.The incident occurred at the Rowriah
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth Appointed As Next Chief of The Army Staff
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been named the next Chief of the Army Staff and will assume office on 30 June, coinciding with the retirement of General Upendra Dwivedi.His appointment marks the continuation of a distinguished military career that began when he was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986.An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, he has accumulated
Russia Unveils BrahMos-Armed Amur-1650 Submarine With Vertical Launch Strike Capability
Russia has officially unveiled the Amur-1650 diesel-electric submarine equipped with BrahMos supersonic missiles, marking a significant leap in conventional undersea strike capability.The platform combines stealth, endurance, and vertical launch systems, positioning it as one of the most heavily armed non-nuclear submarines globally.Russia has confirmed the integration of BrahMos missiles into
Iran Junks Pakistan’s Claim, Says US Deal Will Be Not Be Signed Tomorrow
Iran has dismissed Pakistan’s claim that a final agreement with the United States would be signed immediately, clarifying instead that the process will take place in the coming days.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasised that negotiations have reached an unprecedented level of progress, noting that an agreement to end the conflict has “never been closer.” He revealed that the proposed
Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest
Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing. France 24’s Hervé Amoric tells us more.
Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon
MMA event reflects career deeply intertwined with professional fighting, but risks political fallout.
Iran: Will a peace deal with the US be reached soon?
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal aimed at ending the war was closer than “ever before” and expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Pakistan was preparing for the electronic signing of the agreement, to be followed immediately by t…
Lebanon reports strikes on south as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings
Lebanon reported Israeli strikes on the country’s south on Saturday as the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for more than 20 locations including the city of Nabatieh ahead of raids there. Our correspondent Renée Davis tells us more.
US-Iran peace agreement: A reason to be optimistic?
The United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, three regional officials told The Associated Press on Friday. A senior U.S. official said the tentative deal includes terms for removing and destroying nuclear mat…
Inside Majorca’s ‘most dangerous town’ minutes from holiday hotspot with tourists trafficked & kids lured as drug mules
WITH a baby in her arms and four men standing silently beside her, eyes fixed on me with unbroken stares, a young woman taps her nose, inhales sharply, and asks: “Cocaine?” It’s an unsettling welcome to one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in Spain…