Government losing hard-won gains on rights for women and girls as aid cuts bite, MPs warn
‘Gender equality should not become a footnote in UK diplomacy’, the committee’s chair, Sarah Champion, warns
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India Eyes European Sixth-Gen Fighters, Sealing Sukhoi Su-57’s Fate In IAF’s Modernisation Drive
India’s enduring partnership with Russia in the realm of defence remains a
cornerstone of its strategic posture, even as New Delhi navigates complex
choices in modernising its air force.
Recent speculation about abandoning the Su-57 fighter jet underscores not a
rift, but rather India’s pragmatic diversification strategy, bolstered by
decades of reliable
How the UK would defend itself from an Iranian missile attack
Experts have assessed the UK’s defence systems after Israel warned London was in range of Iranian missiles
Franco-German FCAS Talks To Reach Make-Or-Break Point In April
France and Germany stand at a crossroads with their ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, as leaders prepare for what may be their final mediation effort.Set against the backdrop of escalating European security concerns, the €100 billion initiative—launched in 2017—aims to deliver a sixth-generation fighter jet, swarming drones, and a networked ‘combat cloud’ by 2040.This system is
Iran’s Failed Missile Strike On Diego Garcia Exposes Hidden Reach of Tehran’s Arsenal, UK Source Reveals
Iran attempted to strike the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, but the attack proved unsuccessful, according to a UK official source cited by AFP on Saturday.Reports indicated that Tehran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the facility, yet one malfunctioned mid-flight while the other was intercepted by a US warship. Officials have withheld full
Iran’s Long-Range Missiles Target US, UK Bases In Diego Garcia, Raising Indian Ocean Tensions
Iran’s launch of two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the US-UK base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean marks a dramatic escalation in its confrontation with Western powers. The attack took place on 21 March 2026, with both missiles failing to strike their intended target.One broke apart in mid-flight, while the other was intercepted by a US warship using an SM-3 missile defence
British Airways issue statement as passengers spend 13 hours on flight with dead body
Some passengers wanted to turn back, but the flight continued for another 13 and a half hours.
How UK aid cuts are hitting Africa and the climate particularly hard
Long-standing bilateral aid programmes to developing countries that are not classified as ‘fragile’ or ‘conflict-affected’ are set to be severely cut, if not completely eliminated. Nick Ferris reports
India Weighs GCAP And FCAS Partnerships To Bridge Airpower Gap Against China
India’s consideration of joining either the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) or the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) marks a significant inflection point in its long-term airpower strategy.The Indian Air Force, already grappling with a shortfall of squadrons, is acutely aware that delays in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the retirement of legacy fighters have created a widening gap
UK slashes aid to poorest nations in ‘moral catastrophe’ of 40% savings – and fails to protect HIV funding fully
Ministers fear backlash from MPs over cuts to spending – despite seeking to protect some funding to help women and girls around the world