Russian and Chinese naval forces conducted live-fire exercises in the Yellow Sea as part of the Joint Sea 2026 drills. Warships practiced repelling simulated attacks by unmanned aerial drones and surface vessels, utilizing artillery, machine guns, and electronic warfare systems.
Estonia has released striking images of machine guns and sandbags mounted on a Russian-flagged LNG carrier, the Marshal Vasilevskiy, in the Baltic Sea. This move signals a more confrontational approach from Moscow in safeguarding its civilian fleet, with analysts calling it a "crazy new step" and a hostile message to EU and NATO nations.
Estonia released surveillance images showing a Russian-flagged LNG carrier, Marshal Vasilevskiy, fortified with machine guns and sandbags in the Baltic Sea. This move, described as hostile by an analyst, signals Russia's confrontational stance to protect its civilian fleet amid sanctions and increased military presence.
Experts criticize One Nation's health policies, ATO call centre workers face a 40% pay gap, and questions linger over a Kenyan woman's death in Sydney. Plus, updates on international relations, sports, and politics.
A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was killed by police in Pakistan's Punjab province when officers from a new crime control unit opened fire with machine guns during a robbery. Her father, Adeel Ahmed, is demanding justice and for the controversial police wing to be reformed.
The Indian Army has chosen the Meprolight MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its NEGEV machine guns after extensive testing. The sights will be manufactured in India via technology transfer, with Bharat Electronics Limited as the prime contractor.
Iran is showcasing its weaponry, including assault rifles and ballistic missiles, in public displays in Tehran. These displays serve as a show of defiance against US President Donald Trump's threats and also provide reassurance to hardliners amid economic hardship and uncertainty.
