New Delhi, December 5. India and Russia have reaffirmed their ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to New Delhi on December 4-5 for the 23rd Annual Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
Ukraine destroys Russian Su-24 tactical bomber in occupied Crimea, intelligence agency says
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UN80 is Less a Reform Than a Survival Manual
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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation sparks walkouts
The Eurovision Song Contest, which aims to be an upbeat celebration of music and unity, is facing the biggest crisis in its seven-decade history after four countries walked out of the competition over Israel’s participation and others weighed whether t…
Diplomacy to end Ukraine war gets bogged down: Europe’s leadership vacuum?
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Father says ex-wife didn’t supervise son who’s focus of probe into stepsister’s cruise ship death
The FBI is investigating the death of an 18-year-old woman on a Carnival cruise ship.
Northrop Grumman Eyes First Flight Of Project Talon Next Year
Northrop Grumman [NOC] used its Beacon autonomous testbed, announced in June, to accelerate development of the Project Talon autonomous drone offering for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) […]
Stunning treasure trove discovered in ancient Egyptian tomb rewrites history – Daily Mail
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Why Lebanon’s Christians wield power greater than their numbers
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon this week underscores the unique position of Christians in the Middle East’s most religiously diverse nation – the only Arab country led by a Christian president. As Lebanon faces multiple crises, Christians wield influ…
Staggeringly clear satellite photos show Chinese warship armada massing near Taiwan as invasion fears grow
CHINESE warships are massing near Taiwan, as staggeringly clear satellite photos reveal the true strength of the armada. The brazen display by China in disputed waters show two destroyers, a landing helicopter dock ship, a replenishment ship and a heli…