UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new energy sanctions against Russia, targeting its shadow fleet and finance networks, and a two-year deal to supply Ukraine's nuclear plants with enriched uranium, during the G7 summit.
China's C919 airliner is undergoing its first major maintenance checks, a critical step for its long-term airworthiness and a bid to gain European regulatory approval. China Southern Airlines completed the first 'C-check' in May, a rigorous process involving 6,000 man-hours.
US naval forces rescued 14 Indian seafarers from the sinking vessel Virat-1 off the Oman coast on Sunday after it suffered mechanical failure. All crew members are safe and en route to Mumbai.
Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on Russian industrial facilities, including a chemical plant and fuel storage sites. Meanwhile, British forces intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent sanctions funding the Ukraine conflict.
British armed forces, including Royal Marines and NCA officials, intercepted the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel on Sunday. This marks the first operation to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Britain and called for further legislative steps.
British armed forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation, involving Royal Marines and the NCA, aims to disrupt funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
British armed forces, including Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officials, have seized the Smyrtos tanker in the English Channel. The vessel, allegedly part of a Russian shadow fleet, is flying the flag of Cameroon and is being inspected for environmental and security risks near the island of Portland.
British armed forces, including Royal Marine Commandos and the RAF, successfully boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday. The vessel, which sails under a Cameroon flag and was previously sanctioned, is being held off the south coast of England as investigations continue. This marks the first such boarding operation by UK forces targeting vessels evading sanctions on Russian oil.
Britain boarded and detained the tanker Smyrtos on Sunday in the English Channel, suspecting it of violating sanctions by shipping Russian oil as part of the "shadow fleet." Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this operation targets resources fueling Putin's war in Ukraine.
British armed forces intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the Channel on Sunday. The six-hour operation, led by the UK, involved Royal Marines and the National Crime Agency. The vessel, sailing under a Cameroonian flag, is being held off the Dorset coast.
British armed forces, including Royal Marine Commandos and the RAF, intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday. The vessel, sailing under a Cameroon flag, is being held for investigations as part of efforts to choke off funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
British forces intercepted a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker, the SMYRTOS, in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation, involving Royal Marines and the National Crime Agency, aims to disrupt Moscow's funding for the war in Ukraine. This marks the first time the UK has led such an interdiction against a vessel linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
British forces seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the operation strikes a blow against Russia's war funding and vowed to prevent evasion of sanctions.
British forces have seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the operation "delivers yet another blow to Russia" and targets funding for Putin's war in Ukraine.
British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday. The operation involved Royal Marine Commandos, NCA officers, and RAF support, with the vessel to be held off the south coast as investigations continue. This action aims to disrupt funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel early Sunday in the first UK-led operation of its kind. The vessel, Smyrtos, will be monitored off the south coast of England.
The portable radar station 'Sokol', weighing 30 kilograms and designed to detect all types of drones, is being demonstrated for the first time at the 'Fleet-2026' naval salon in Kronstadt. Multiple stations can operate in a unified system for circular coverage.
Two new reports reveal significant vulnerabilities in the US Air Force's aerial refueling fleet, a critical component for global power projection. Aging aircraft, spare part shortages, and maintenance issues have led to consistently low availability and mission-capability rates, raising concerns amid intensifying competition with China.
Bhagwan Dada, a pioneering Hindi cinema dancer, rose from mill worker to stardom with the hit film 'Albela,' inspiring icons like Amitabh Bachchan. Despite early success, he lost his fortune due to personal turmoil and failed ventures, dying in poverty.
Pakistan inducts first Hangor-class submarine, a Chinese Type-39A derivative with AIP, as part of an 8-submarine deal by 2028, while India faces delays in its submarine modernization, maintaining numerical superiority despite challenges.
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, providing a temporary reprieve from the country's social unrest, as protesters clashed with police outside while fans celebrated inside.
The Russian Black Sea Fleet destroyed a Ukrainian unmanned boat in the southwestern Black Sea. The boat had departed from Odesa and was detected near Snake Island.
US Central Command announced new "defensive" strikes on Iran, targeting sites threatening US forces and international shipping. Iran claimed to have targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and US bases in Kuwait and Jordan with drones and ballistic missiles. Jordan confirmed intercepting Iranian missiles.
Iranian media reports drone strikes targeting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, amid retaliation for alleged US aggression. An air raid alert was issued, with smoke seen over the facility. Iran's IRGC claimed responsibility, stating the operation followed US strikes on Iranian territory.
