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India is finally getting the missile it first tried to buy back in 2010. The Javelin anti-tank system doesn't punch through a tank's armored front it flies over the target entirely and strikes down into the roof, the one spot every tank leaves exposed. US Ambassador Sergio Gor confirmed the deal, linking it to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement at the May 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue, and revealing this could open the door to joint manufacturing in India. After a canceled Israeli Spike d
Meta agreed to an eighteen billion dollar settlement with fifty-two attorneys general. The company will implement major protective overhauls for under-eighteen users across its platforms. These changes include time limits and automatic night mode for minors. Automatic screen-time alerts and hidden like counts will also be introduced. Enhanced age assurance systems and content guardrails will protect younger users.
Preity Zinta shared a heartwarming moment from Paris after falling unwell with a fever. Her friend informed a neighbour, whose family sent her favourite comfort food, Kadhi Chawal, in a thoughtful gesture.
Russia has reportedly used its new Iskander-1000 extended-range ballistic missile in combat for the first time, with Ukrainian intelligence claiming the weapon struck a target in Kyiv on August 27. The upgraded missile is believed to double the range of the Iskander-M from 500 km to 1,000 km through a more powerful propulsion system and redesigned launcher. Analysts say the missile could eventually be deployed in Kaliningrad, bringing much of Central and Western Europe within range. If confirmed
The U.S.-Canada trade war is getting uncomfortably close to Americans everyday lives, with Canadian retaliation threatening to raise the cost of toilet paper, tissues and other paper products. Canada has announced tariffs of 25% to 50% on hundreds of U.S. goods, with the measures set to begin September 8. The dispute could also raise costs for U.S. manufacturers because American paper production relies heavily on Canadian raw materials.

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