Devesh Uttam Appointed as India’s Next Ambassador to Ethiopia
The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Thursday that Devesh Uttam has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Democratic Republic of … Read more
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Explosive Drone Found Near Ukrainian Planes at Germany’s Leipzig Airport
Authorities defused an explosive device attached to a drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport early Wednesday. The incident disrupted freight and … Read more
Kyiv Missile Strike Kills 17 as Ukraine Faces Critical Patriot Shortage
Russian missile strikes on the Kyiv region killed 17 people and wounded dozens on August 5, 2026, after Ukrainian air defenses failed to intercept any of … Read more
Leipzig/Halle Airport Shut Down After Explosive Drone Found Near Ukrainian Plane
German authorities are investigating a drone carrying an unknown explosive device found near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Tuesday night. The incident, which triggered … Read more
August 2026 Solar Eclipse: How to View and Photograph the Event
A major solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, providing a rare celestial event for observers across Europe, North Africa, and the Arctic. While … Read more
Houthis claim missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers including one off Yanbu
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi forces claimed on Wednesday that they launched missile attacks against two Saudi oil tankers, targeting one vessel off the coast of the Red … Read more
NATO fighter jet scrambles surge 250% as Russian flights trigger alerts
NATO fighter jet scrambles along its eastern flank increased by more than 250% between July 25 and July 26, 2026, according to the Allied Joint Force … Read more
Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill One and Injure 11
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on August 5, 2026, killed one person and injured 11, according to the Lebanese health ministry, marking one of the deadliest … Read more
Iran and Oman reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz maritime route
Iran and Oman finalized a maritime route agreement through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to restore shipping traffic amid regional tensions. Iran and Oman have reached … Read more
Moscow Restaurant Bombing and Secret Funeral Challenge Putin’s Victory Claims
A deadly bombing at a Moscow restaurant on August 1, 2026, killed five people and injured over a dozen, with the Kremlin quietly burying a top … Read more
China Coal Power Rebounds in 2026 Despite Renewable Energy Growth
China’s coal-fired power generation is rebounding in 2026, reversing a decline seen in 2025 that was the first such drop in a decade. According to data … Read more
Iran and Oman Set Coordinates for New Commercial Route in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have established geographic coordinates for a new commercial navigation route through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian officials on Wednesday, August … Read more