World Watch: Russia’s ‘fire-and-forget’ $500 Yolka drone hunter that fits in soldier’s hand May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com New footage circulating online appears to show Russian forces deploying the handheld “Yolka” interceptor drone system in combat, signalling a wider operational use of the low-cost anti-drone weapon designed to…
World Water, gas & power outages – Pakistan’s Karachi hit by utility collapse as Eid turns into crisis May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Millions of residents in Karachi faced severe disruptions during Eid-ul-Adha as widespread water shortages, gas outages and power cuts left families struggling to cook, bathe and preserve food amid intense…
World Donald Trump to kick off US 250th anniversary concert celebrations but without several artists who quit May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com US President Donald Trump will personally launch the Great American State Fair next month after several musical acts withdrew from the event, citing concerns over its political associations.The organisers of…
World Indian-origin Disney manager Jugal Daterao gets 2.5-year jail term in Russia over drug case May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com An Indian-origin manager at The Walt Disney Company has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in a Russian prison after being convicted of drug possession and smuggling. The case stemmed from…
World Israel captures strategic Lebanon castle after days of fighting despite ceasefire May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Israeli troops have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion into the country in more than 26 years and a major territorial gain since the…
World Disabled another ship trying to defy blockade to reach Iran: US May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com WASHINGTON: The US military has stopped another merchant vessel trying to break through the American blockade of Iranian ports, a US official with knowledge of the situation told AP on…
World SpaceX wins $4bn contract for US Golden Dome satellites May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com SpaceX has won a contract for over $4 billion to build satellites to track foreign aircraft and missiles as part of President Trump’s Golden Dome defensive shield.The space-based tracking network…
World Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, Europe May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington’s NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defence spending sufficiently “will face a clear…
World China expels NYT reporter over interview with Taiwan president May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com China has expelled a New York Times journalist from the country over an interview the US-based newspaper conducted with Taiwan’s president, as Beijing ramps up its campaign to isolate the…
World At summit, AI dangers dwarf nuclear concerns May 31, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com The dangers of AI eclipsed those of nuclear weapons at a defence forum discussion on strategic stability in Singapore, as panelists warned it could reduce reaction times to the point…
