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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 05 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM IST

Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue Combat Drone Takes Flight, Signaling a New Phase in U.S. Airpower

Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue collaborative combat aircraft has completed its first flight, marking a notable milestone in the Pentagon’s push to field autonomous wingmen for manned fighters. The development underscores how quickly the U.S. defense industry is moving to turn next-generation air combat concepts into operational hardware, with implications for procurement, competition, and future aerospace spending.

By RDU Global Wire6 min read

Automotive, EVs & Mobility7h ago

Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars

A year after a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco killed a nine-year-old cat named KitKat, a firsthand ride in the company's robotaxi fleet offered a closer look at the promise and unease surrounding autonomous driving. The experience highlighted the convenience, polish and technical ambition of Waymo's service, while also underscoring why safety remains the defining question for the industry.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Two Arrested After Mysterious Sewer Emergence Near UN Security Zone in New York

New York police have arrested two men after three people were seen climbing out of a manhole near a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly expected to stay during the UN General Assembly. Authorities said the incident appears consistent with previous cases of people entering the city's sewer system to search for valuables or scrap metal, but the location prompted heightened security sweeps with federal partners.

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Global Society & Public Affairs1h ago

Bangkok Declared Flood Disaster Zone as Torrential Rain Swamps Thai Capital

Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after two days of heavy rain overwhelmed the city's drainage and water systems, forcing authorities to race to pump floodwater into the sea. With more rain forecast, residents have been urged to stay indoors and those near canals to move belongings to higher floors.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Kratom, the 'Gas Station Heroin' Raising Alarm in the U.S., Draws Fresh Scrutiny After Student Deaths

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant sold widely in the United States as a supplement, is facing renewed scrutiny after investigators found packaged kratom in the possession of two deceased University of Mississippi students. While officials have not attributed the deaths to the substance, the episode has intensified warnings about a product that is legal in some states, unregulated at the federal level and increasingly available in convenience stores, petrol stations and vape shops. Advocates describe it as a pain-relief lifeline; critics warn that its opioid-like effects and inconsistent contents can make it dangerous.

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Global Health & Biotech9h ago

Saudi Arabia, WHO Seal Major Health Funding Deals as Riyadh Forum Targets Malaria, Cholera and Polio

The World Health Organization and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre signed new agreements in Riyadh to expand life-saving health interventions in crisis-hit regions, including Yemen and Sudan. Saudi Arabia also reaffirmed its US$500 million pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, underscoring its growing role in global humanitarian health diplomacy.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace3h ago

Pentagon Puts Advanced Energy Projects on Display as Military Seeks Resilient Power

The Pentagon is showcasing more than 100 energy innovation exhibits, highlighting a broad push to make U.S. forces less dependent on vulnerable fuel lines and more capable of operating in contested environments. Among the projects on display are the Army's Tactical Microgrid Standard, the Navy's microwave-based space power concept and the Air Force's Modular Energy for Tactical Expeditionary Operations Resource system.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace8h ago

Army Laser System Downs Suspected Cartel Drones, Signaling a New Era in Air Defense

U.S. Army personnel assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border used the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system to stop three hostile unmanned aircraft systems that were deemed a threat and believed to be linked to drug cartels. The incident underscores how directed-energy weapons are moving from experimental promise to operational reality in counter-drone defense.

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Global Society & Public AffairsSept 26, 2026

Bangkok Declared Flood Disaster Zone Amidst Heavy Rainfall

Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone following torrential rains that have crippled the city's infrastructure. With more rain forecast, the situation poses significant challenges for both local authorities and the Thai government.

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