Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in a “massive” nighttime missile attack and Ukrainian drones struck an important oil refinery inside Russia, officials said Tuesday, as the almost three-year war rumbled on against a backdrop of renewed diplomatic efforts to end it.   Ukraine’s state energy company, Ukrenergo,...
The largest edition of MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2025 has opened in Dubai, marking a significant milestone for the regional aerospace industry. The two-day event has attracted over 250 international exhibitors, highlighting the aviation sector’s robust growth amid record-high passenger demand. The gathering focuses...
The Israeli military has pulled out of the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza, a move confirmed by Hamas. This withdrawal is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.   Palestinian police force took charge of the area to manage the flow of Palestinians moving through it. The Netzarim corridor,...
U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized economic and travel sanctions targeting people who work on International Criminal Court investigations of U.S. citizens or U.S. allies such as Israel, drawing condemnation – but also some praise – abroad. The ICC is a permanent court that can prosecute individuals for war crimes,...
Russian state-owned defense corporation Rostec has said it is promoting the latest Russian fifth-generation fighter jet Su-57 for export and expanding production capacity to meet the growing demand for the aircraft. “The Su-57 is an advanced fifth-generation aircraft. We expect great interest in the fighter at the air show in...
Iran has inaugurated its first drone-carrier warship, saying the vessel is capable of operating in oceans far from its mainland   The report said the vessel, manned by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard’s navy, can carry several squadrons of drones as well as helicopters and cruise missiles. Named Shahid Bagheri, it’s...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. President Trump also directed the US to review its participation in the UN’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the...
Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for independent Palestinian state and said that it would not diplomatic ties with Israel until the creation of such a state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Saudi Arabia’s statement comes just hours after US President Donald Trump announced that United States will take...
The 13th edition of joint military exercise ‘Ekuverin’ between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced in the archipelago nation. The military exercise commenced yesterday is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives. In 2023, it was conducted at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand...
In US, President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet today in Washington. The talks will focus on extending a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, which has allowed for the release of hostages.   The leaders will also discuss potential Israel-Saudi Arabia relations and Iran’s nuclear programme. Netanyahu...