Starlink restrictions deepen Ukraine war communications crisis as Kyiv reports fresh problems with military satellite connectivity while Russia intensifies drone attacks. The dispute comes as Iran also moves against SpaceX Starlink, highlighting the growing role of satellite communications in modern conflicts. Ukraine Starlink restrictions Starlink has become a crucial communications tool for Ukrainian forces, supporting frontline coordi

Four terrorists, including a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were reportedly killed after a mine explosion during an attempted infiltration across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Krishna Ghati sector. The incident took place near Nangi Tekri, where the group was reportedly attempting to cross the LoC when mines deployed as part of the anti-infiltration grid exploded. All four were reported to have been killed at the spot. One of those killed was identified a

Trump aides Bosnia work has raised questions after James Blair and Chris LaCivita advised Republika Srpska while helping Republican midterm strategy. Trump initially threatened action over any conflict, but later said he did not believe one existed. Trump advisers face scrutiny over Bosnia consulting work President Donald Trump has distanced himself from two senior political advisers after reports revealed that they carried out paid cons

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revived the Kashmir issue at the 81st UN General Assembly, calling for dialogue under the UN Charter and relevant resolutions. His remarks again highlight the gap between Türkiye’s position and India’s stated view that Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter. India Kashmir position Addressing the General Assembly in New York on September 22, Erdogan s

H-1B workers who lose a US job may qualify for an up-to-60-day grace period to take immigration action. This guide explains the current rule, changing employers, changing status, employer obligations and a new DHS proposal that could eliminate the grace period. How the H-1B grace period works When H-1B employment ends, either voluntarily or involuntarily, federal regulations currently allow an

Ukraine plans record defence and security spending of 4.885 trillion hryvnias, about $110 billion, in its draft 2027 budget. The allocation equals 43.8% of projected GDP, while Kyiv says it will need $52.6 billion in international support to keep its wartime finances stable. Ukraine defence budget reaches wartime record Ukraine’s government has proposed 4.885 trillion hryvnias for defence and security in 2027, an increase of 517.9 bill

Russia and Ukraine intensified attacks on industrial, transport and energy infrastructure in mid-September, with Moscow saying it struck Ukrainian steel facilities and cargo vessels while Kyiv reported drone attacks on Russian industrial sites. The exchanges underline how both sides are increasingly targeting economic assets beyond the front line. Russia Ukraine industrial strikes hit major steel facilities

Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted the Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia's Samara region overnight on September 15, extending Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and industrial infrastructure. Monitoring channels reported fires at several points inside the complex, although the full scale of damage was not immediately independently confirmed. Ukraine Syzran refinery strike targets Russian energy

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dinesh Sharma as Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Announced in New Delhi through a late-night communique, the appointment takes effect when Sharma assumes office, succeeding Admiral D.K. Joshi (Retired). President Droupadi Murmu has appointed BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma as the next L

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked India for supporting efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war after meeting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Kyiv. Their talks covered possible paths to peace, Black Sea shipping security and wider India-Ukraine cooperation. Zelensky thanks India for Ukraine peace efforts Zelensky met Jaishankar in Kyiv on September 3 during what the Ukra

A major power outage across Washington County left tens of thousands of Southern Utah residents without electricity Thursday evening, forcing utilities to begin rolling blackouts while crews worked to restore the main transmission system. More than 40,000 residents were affected during the outage. By around 8 p.m., Dixie Power reported that approximately 33,000 of its customers were still without electricity. Utility officials said breakers serving Washington County had tripped at a

Firmus AI infrastructure funding has put a relatively little-known Australian company at the center of the global compute boom. A multibillion-dollar equity placement involving investors including Nvidia and Blackstone has valued Firmus at about A$15.5 billion, as investors pour increasingly large sums into the physical infrastructure required to run artificial intelligence.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded the controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponisation fund as he seeks to overcome Republican opposition to his permanent confirmation. The decision also limits tax protections included in a settlement involving President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. Senate vote approaches Blanche announced the reversal in a post on X

New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea that killed an Indian seafarer and placed other civilian crew members at risk. The Ministry of External Affairs said attacks on commercial shipping were unacceptable and called on all parties to protect maritime navigation and the uninterrupted movement of global trade. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Indian sailors w

A grain ship sinks near Odesa days after suffering major damage in a Russian missile attack, according to Ukraine’s Sea Ports Authority. The strike on the Golden Leo killed 10 people and renewed concerns about Black Sea shipping, grain exports and global food security. Odesa ship attack damages Golden Leo The civilian cargo vessel Golden Leo sank in the Black Sea after being struck near Odesa

India has strongly raised concerns over the safety of its merchant seafarers after four Indian crew members were killed in a Russian missile strike on a cargo vessel in the Black Sea. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila. The discussion highlighted India's demand for better protection of civilian merchant mar

A boiler explosion at a private steel melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven migrant workers. Firefighters controlled the blaze, while police began investigating the cause of the industrial accident.   A 26-year-old worker was killed and seven others suffered severe burn injuries after a boiler exploded at a private steel melting unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district early on Tuesday, July 1

A Fujian shoe factory fire in Jinjiang killed at least 28 people after flames spread through the Huiteng Shoes facility. Firefighters launched a major rescue operation as officials investigated the cause and reviewed safety risks tied to flammable shoe-making materials. A major fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed at least 28 people and triggered a large rescue operation in southeastern China on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Jinj

French President Emmanuel Macron was reported safe after explosions were heard in central Damascus during his visit to Syria on Tuesday, July 7. The blasts took place as Macron was in the capital for talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, turning a high-profile diplomatic visit into a major security concern. The explosions were reported near the Four Seasons Damascus area, where Macron was said to be staying during the trip. Smoke wa

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, urging immediate steps to bring back the mortal remains of Arjun, a Keralite worker who died in an explosion at an industrial facility in Qatar. Arjun, a native of Kozhikode district, was working at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City when the incident occurre