An Iranian crude shipment that was initially bound for India has unexpectedly altered course midway, now signalling China as its destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the United States in 2025, had earlier declared Vadinar in Gujarat as its port of call. This would have marked India’s first purchase of Iranian crude since 2019, a significant development given
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Axes Army Chief of Staff General George Randy Amid Wartime Purge And Iran Escalation
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed General Randy George, the US Army Chief of Staff, in a move that has stunned Pentagon observers. Three US defence officials confirmed to Reuters that the firing occurred on Thursday, with George—a four-star general—forced into immediate retirement despite over a year remaining in his four-year term, Reuters reported.The Pentagon issued a brief
Iran Claims Joint Plan With Sultanate of Oman To Oversee Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
Iran has announced that it is working with Oman on a draft proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply transits.The claim was made by Kazem Gharibabadi, an Iranian diplomat, who told the state-run IRNA news agency that the plan is designed to ensure safe passage and improve services for ships navigating the
ISRO’s Launch Logjam And NavIC Woes Overshadow Gaganyaan Advances Amid Private Sector Surge
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has faced a significant hurdle
in its 2026 operational schedule, failing to meet a series of mission
deadlines previously outlined by the Union Government. In December 2025, it
was announced that seven major missions were slated for completion by March
2026; however, only the LVM3 M6 mission by NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL)
successfully
A Bold Leap For Solar Science: ISRO Widens The Gates To Aditya-L1 Data
The Indian Space Research Organisation has officially expanded the horizon for domestic solar research by issuing a secondary call for scientific proposals.This latest Announcement of Opportunity is designed to democratise access to the sophisticated observational data streaming from the Aditya-L1 mission.By inviting a broader spectrum of the Indian scientific community to engage with the
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Leads High-Level Push For Vigilance Amid West Asia Turmoil
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a crucial meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi on Thursday, stressing the imperative for ceaseless oversight of the escalating West Asia crisis.He urged a measured and proactive stance to safeguard India’s national interests amid mounting uncertainties.The high-level gathering included key cabinet colleagues: External Affairs
Iran Claims Second F-35 Kill As US-Led Operation Epic Fury Nears Critical Phase Amid Israeli Missile Alerts
Iran has claimed a significant military achievement by shooting down a second United States F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, as reported by the Mehr news agency and cited by Reuters on Friday.This incident occurs as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran approaches its sixth week, with Iranian forces stating that the pilot’s survival is unlikely. No confirmation has yet emerged from the US Central
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Leaked files reveal Russia’s blueprint to expand African Sahel alliance
Russian-linked consultants worked to strengthen and widen a pro-Moscow alliance in the Sahel region, using media campaigns, political pressure and cultural events to influence governments and public opinion, according to leaked internal documents seen…
Villagers in South Lebanon hang on to hope and their homes as war continues
“My house is my only shelter, and I don’t want to leave it,” one villager told Breaking Defense.