India has tested the Vayu Astra loitering munition capable of striking targets up to 100 kilometers away. The system offers real-time surveillance and flexible targeting, while additional rocket systems were also successfully trialed.

The United States has paused a 14 billion dollar arms package for Taiwan to prioritise munitions for operations against Iran. The move has raised concerns about Washington’s commitment as China increases pressure on the island.

The Israeli military says it killed five Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon after directing an airstrike on a command center. Additional strikes targeted weapons depots and other infrastructure.

After decades delivering aid in the Amazon, a Brazilian jungle guide found his spiritual path in Judaism. Now living in Israel and studying Torah, he is undergoing a formal conversion process and plans to remain there permanently.

Vayu Astra-1 successfully completed trials at Pokhran, striking targets at a range of 100 kilometres with high precision. The indigenous loitering munition demonstrated advanced strike and control capabilities, boosting India's defence manufacturing efforts.

The Royal International Air Tattoo has been cancelled بسبب the Middle East conflict. Organisers cited uncertainty over access to the air base and confirmed plans to return in 2027.

An Irish activist detained during a Gaza aid flotilla said she 'could not stay silent' after shouting at Israel's national security minister. The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces and all foreign activists were later deported.

Benjamin Netanyahu shared a holiday skit depicting a young man shocking his liberal parents by revealing he supports the prime minister. The video frames right-wing voters as facing social discrimination ahead of a potential early election.

A senior United Arab Emirates official says there is only a 50-50 chance the United States and Iran will reach a deal to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He urged Tehran not to overplay its hand and called for a lasting ceasefire and restored stability in the vital oil route.

Marco Rubio reported limited progress in efforts to end the war in Iran while reaffirming United States demands on nuclear weapons and control of the Strait of Hormuz. He also addressed President Donald Trump’s disappointment with some allies over their response to the conflict.

Police in the United Kingdom say they are open to investigating a sexual misconduct claim against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Detectives are reviewing new information and have contacted a potential victim's lawyer while urging the public to come forward.

Saudi Arabia has contained war-driven inflation better than many regional peers, keeping price growth below 2 percent. Housing costs led modest increases, while food inflation remained limited despite rising global energy and commodity prices.