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UAE to Acquire CH-47F Chinooks and F-16 Support in Major US Arms Deal

The United States has approved a significant arms deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including the sale of military assets worth around $1.45 billion. The declaration comes as former President Donald Trump begins a diplomatic visit to the Middle East, which will include a stop in the UAE. The proposed package includes the sale […]

Latest Sports News - Smriti Mandhana Climbs to No.2 in ICC ODI Rankings After Sri Lanka Heroics.

ICC Rankings Update: Mandhana Inches Closer to No.1, Rana and Sharma Make Gains

Smriti Mandhana, India’s outstanding hitter, has moved up one spot to second in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, drawing closer to the top. Her outstanding performance in the just-finished Tri-Nation event in Sri Lanka contributed significantly to her rise. Mandhana last topped the ODI batting rankings in 2019. In this series, she scored […]

Japanese investors significantly increased their overseas equities purchases in April, investing a net 3.27 trillion yen ($22.37 billion) in international stocks, the largest monthly total since at least 2005.

Japanese Portfolio Shift Favours Global Stocks Over Bonds in April Surge

Japanese investors significantly increased their overseas equities purchases in April, investing a net 3.27 trillion yen ($22.37 billion) in international stocks, the largest monthly total since at least 2005. This spike was fuelled by global market volatility, especially as a result of US tariffs, triggering a shift away from bonds and deliberate portfolio rebalancing. In […]

India has reaffirmed its support for the Maldives by providing critical financial help amidst the island nation's ongoing debt crisis.

India Steps In With Financial Relief as Maldives Faces Debt Spike

India has reaffirmed its support for the Maldives by providing critical financial help amidst the island nation’s ongoing debt crisis. On Monday, the Indian government confirmed the extension of its $50 million subscription to a treasury bill issued by the Maldives’ Ministry of Finance for another year. The decision was taken at the Maldivian government’s […]

India is set to make history at the Diamond League's Doha leg on May 16, fielding the largest squad ever at the premier global event.

India Sends Largest-Ever Diamond League Squad to Doha

India is set to make history at the Diamond League’s Doha leg on May 16, fielding the largest squad ever at the premier global event. Four Indian athletes will compete for the nation, led by Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra, who returns to a familiar arena with confidence and resolve. Chopra, who won in […]

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa'ar, in Abu Dhabi for a diplomatic discussion aimed at strengthening cooperation and tackling important regional issues.

Sheikh Abdullah Urges Immediate Humanitarian Aid for Gaza in High-Level Meeting

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, in Abu Dhabi for a diplomatic discussion aimed at strengthening cooperation and tackling important regional issues. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Minister Sa’ar and expressed happiness with the UAE’s expanding bilateral partnership with Israel. […]

Kazakhstan and the UAE inked more than 20 commercial agreements worth more than $5 billion during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's official visit to Kazakhstan on May 12.

Kazakhstan, UAE Strengthen Ties With Over 20 Strategic Agreements

Kazakhstan and the UAE inked more than 20 commercial agreements worth more than $5 billion during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official visit to Kazakhstan on May 12. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hailed the agreement, citing the UAE as one of Kazakhstan’s most important strategic allies. During the meeting, […]

On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated a cutting-edge BrahMos missile production facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow.

Next-Gen BrahMos Missiles to Be Built in UP, 100 Annually

On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated a cutting-edge BrahMos missile production facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor in Lucknow. The ₹300 crore factory aims to produce 80-100 supersonic cruise missiles yearly. This development coincides with increased security concerns and strategic realignments in the region. The BrahMos missile, developed jointly by India’s […]

Smriti Mandhana put on an outstanding display in the Women's ODI Tri-Series final at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Mandana Surpasses Milestones with Sensational Knock in Colombo

Smriti Mandhana put on an outstanding display in the Women’s ODI Tri-Series final at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Her 116 off 101 balls helped India post a dominant total of 342/7 against Sri Lanka. With this knock, she not only achieved a huge victory for her team but also etched her name […]

Johann Zarco won the French Grand Prix on Sunday, ending a 71-year wait and making him the first French racer to win at home since Pierre Monneret in 1954.

Zarco Ends 71-Year Drought for France with Dazzling French Grand Prix Victory

Johann Zarco won the French Grand Prix on Sunday, ending a 71-year wait and making him the first French racer to win at home since Pierre Monneret in 1954. The 34-year-old Honda LCR racer performed a superb race in treacherous conditions, reaching the line about 20 seconds ahead of Marc Marquez, while 19-year-old Fermin Aldeguer […]