The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia's Northern Territory from July 20 to August 7. The exercise involves over 100 aircraft and thousands of personnel from 20 nations, focusing on complex combat scenarios and night-time flying.
President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea expressed condolences on the passing of former Japanese Diet member Yohei Kono, calling the "Kono Statement" a crucial cornerstone for future-oriented Korea-Japan relations based on mutual respect and trust.
President Mattarella highlighted Italy's commitment to the UN, EU, and NATO, emphasizing the rule of law over force. He also addressed the Gaza conflict and regional tensions, urging trust between institutions and citizens, and supporting youth engagement.
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 4-3 Western Conference Finals victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing a spot in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Wembanyama scored 22 points in the decisive game.
A Chinese aerospace engineer, Zhu, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for spying for an unnamed country, leaking classified aerospace and defense documents for $88,000, highlighting increased foreign targeting of Chinese personnel with financial incentives.
The I St. Petersburg International Philological Forum concluded with a resolution declaring the Russian language the foundation of Russia's cultural and educational sovereignty, emphasizing its role in civil unity and interethnic communication.
The French 'fonds en euros' remains the bedrock of savings, with 68% of life insurance assets. In 2025, it attracted €6.4 billion in net inflows, offering a guaranteed capital return of 2.65% net, outperforming the Livret A. Insurers compete on rates to attract and retain clients.
The UK government proposed a single market for goods with the EU, but EU officials reportedly rejected it, suggesting a customs union or EEA instead. Labour's red lines prevent these alternatives. The UK hopes for agreements on food, emissions trading, and youth mobility at an upcoming summit.
Masai Ujiri, new president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks, faces a challenge balancing his track record of transforming teams with the franchise's controversial owner, Miriam Adelson, whose political views starkly contrast with Ujiri's social justice advocacy.
Former NBA star Dwyane Wade found a new purpose post-basketball, championing his daughter Zaya's journey as a transgender youth. He emphasizes how supporting Zaya transformed his parenting, teaching him to embrace individuality and listen to children's needs over traditional expectations. This experience has become a cornerstone of his advocacy for acceptance and family support.
In an extraordinary break from the diplomatic restraint typical of central banks, a dozen leaders of the world’s foremost monetary institutions issued a joint statement in January declaring their “full solidarity” with the US Federal Reserve and its embattled chair, Jerome Powell. “The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve,” they wrote. The move was intended to shore up the separation of monetary...
One of Hong Kong’s most successful and enduring footballers, Helio Goncalves, believes the city’s under-22 league is delivering “huge experiences” for emerging players, but he acknowledged “it would be great to play more on grass”. A six-times local Premier League champion during 11 years with Kitchee, Goncalves has this season combined being the cornerstone of Eastern District’s miserly defence with managing the club’s under-22 team in the league that was launched last term. On Monday, the...
From former MVPs to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.
From former MVPs such as A'ja Wilson to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.
United Utilities share price jumped 11% after the water company announced an £800m share placing with Future Fund and Atlas as cornerstone investors. Ofwat's regulatory settlement a year ago has proven more generous than initially thought, particularly for companies not incurring heavy pollution fines. UU now targets 10-11% return on equity and seeks to spend an additional £2.5bn on infrastructure, potentially adding £10 to household bills. Severn Trent rose 7% in sympathy, with both companies at all-time highs.
WNBA'nın 30. sezonu öncesi en iyi 50 oyuncu sıralandı. Las Vegas Aces'ten dört kez MVP A'ja Wilson listenin zirvesinde yer alırken, New York Liberty ve Atlanta Dream her biri 6 oyuncuyla önde.
Inovance, a major Chinese industrial automation firm, is preparing for a Hong Kong share issuance expected to raise US$2 billion. The company reported strong annual growth, with revenue reaching 45 billion yuan, and is prioritizing international expansion.
Signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty began a review conference at UN headquarters in New York on Monday, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning that proliferation drivers are accelerating and commitments remain unfulfilled. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher, calling Iran and North Korea's programs intolerable. The 2022 review saw Guterres warn humanity was one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation.
Signatories of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty convened at the UN in New York on Monday amid escalating fears of a renewed arms race. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the drivers of nuclear weapons proliferation are accelerating and called for renewed commitment to the treaty, noting commitments remain unfulfilled and trust is wearing thin. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher, labeling Iran's and North Korea's programmes as intolerable.
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting on Monday at the United Nations in New York as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers again at loggerheads over safeguards. In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was “one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation”. On Monday he warned “the drivers” of nuclear weapons...
Palantir has secured a $300 million contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to manage farmland using its software technology, as geopolitical risks threaten global supply chains. The deal expands Palantir's government footprint beyond defense contracts, addressing farmer challenges from ongoing trade wars, fertilizer cost spikes, and foreign farmland purchases. The agreement builds on existing USDA projects and comes amid criticism of Palantir's work with immigration enforcement agencies.
Mainland Chinese insurers including Ping An, Taikang Life, New China Life, Dajia Life and China Post Life have invested over US$250 million across about 11 Hong Kong IPOs in 2026, reaching 75% of last year's US$333 million total. UBS attributes the surge to China's low rate environment and government push for insurers to become patient capital.
President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia's enduring unity at the 3rd All-Russia Municipal Service Award ceremony, recalling the collective spirit of the home front during the Great Patriotic War. He highlighted how children, grandmothers, and women supported soldiers during the harsh winter of 1941-1942, calling this unity the key to both historical victory and present-day success.
NATO's North Atlantic Council released a statement reaffirming commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and declaring the alliance will remain nuclear. The document accuses Russia of violating treaty protocols and claims China is covertly expanding its nuclear arsenal. NATO also alleged Russia and China have increased ties with states seeking nuclear proliferation, typically referring to Iran and North Korea.
