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Russia launched a massive offensive against Ukraine, launching “470 drones and 48 missiles” overnight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared visuals of the aftermath on Wednesday with rescue operations on and authorities attempting to put off the blaze in affected areas.At least nine people have killed and dozens wounded in the attack, the president said, adding…
Russia’s first artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot made its public debut in Moscow this week, and promptly met the floor. The robot, named AIdol, had barely taken its first cautious steps on stage before it lost balance and fell face-first, prompting gasps, laughter, and a viral video moment that Moscow’s tech scene won’t soon forget. The…
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday defended President Donald Trump’s decision to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 33 years, saying it was crucial to help America “certainly catch up” with China.“The US is lagging China in nuclear power development, but we can certainly catch up,” Bessent said during an…
US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump declared that he has directed the Department of War to commence testing the nation’s nuclear weapons in response to testing programs by “other countries”. He added that this “process will begin immediately.”Trump asserted that the United States possesses “more nuclear weapons than any other country,” attributing this…
BENGALURU: Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to manufacture the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The agreement, signed in Moscow on Tuesday, marks a major step towards India producing a complete passenger aircraft for the first time since the Avro HS-748…
Russian petroleum giant Lukoil announced on Monday evening that it will divest its international operations following US sanctions imposed in connection with Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.“Owing to the introduction of restrictive measures against the company and its subsidiaries by some states, the company announces its intention to sell its international assets,” Lukoil said in a…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that US sanctions would not impact Russia’s economy. Trump said he was “glad” that Putin held such a view but suggested that the true effects would become clear over time. ‘Don’t Poke The Bear’: Putin FIRES At Trump’s Sanctions, EU Toilet Ban;…
The United Kingdom on Wednesday announced 90 new sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector and Indian petroleum firm Nayara Energy Limited, in a fresh bid to cut off Moscow’s wartime revenue streams.The UK’s foreign, commonwealth and development office (FCDO) said the coordinated action, taken jointly with the Treasury, was designed to “strike at the heart” of…
(Screengrab from video shared by Ukraine’s defence forces) A 22-year-old Indian national, who went to Russia to study, has been captured by Ukrainian forces after being forced into combat for the Russian army. Ukraine’s defence ministry shared on Telegram: “They took a 22-year-old… Indian prisoner! Majoti voluntarily told his story. He studied in Russia, but…
Putin slams US for pressuring India on Russian oil trade (Pic credit: AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned the United States against pressuring India to stop buying Russian oil, saying New Delhi would never allow itself to be humiliated in front of anyone. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Group in the Black Sea…
