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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace Just now (04:41 PM IST)

U.S. Air Force, Okinawa Officials Drill Tsunami Evacuation at Kadena Air Base

Members of the U.S. Air Force’s 18th Wing and local government officials in Okinawa carried out a joint tsunami evacuation drill across Kadena Air Base, underscoring the operational reality that disaster readiness is a core part of U.S. military posture in the Indo-Pacific. The exercise tested coordination, movement procedures and civilian-military communication in one of the region’s most strategically sensitive locations.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

U.S. Air Force and Okinawa Officials Drill Tsunami Evacuation Across Kadena Air Base

Members of the Air Force's 18th Wing and local government officials in Okinawa conducted a joint tsunami evacuation drill across Kadena Air Base, underscoring the shared urgency of preparing for natural disasters in one of the Pacific's most strategically important military hubs. The exercise tested coordination, movement, and emergency response procedures designed to protect personnel and strengthen civil-military readiness in a region where tsunami risk remains a serious concern.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

Air Force and Okinawa Officials Conduct Joint Tsunami Evacuation Drill

On September 26, 2026, the U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing and local government officials in Okinawa executed a comprehensive tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, enhancing preparedness for natural disasters in the region. This exercise underscores the importance of collaboration between military and civilian agencies in ensuring the safety of local populations.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Secular Unity Ahead of Protest at Jantar Mantar

Mehbooba Mufti has urged secular-minded citizens to participate in a protest organized by the Monitoring Committee for Indian Muslims at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on September 29. The protest aims to address pressing issues faced by the Muslim community in India.

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National Governance & Policy5m ago

Amit Shah Joins Amma's 73rd Birthday Celebrations in Kerala, Underscoring Spiritual Outreach and National Visibility

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

British National Among Six Dead After Explosion Levels Building Near Athens' Acropolis

Six people, including a British national and four American holidaymakers, were killed when an explosion destroyed a three-storey building in Athens' historic Plaka district, close to the Acropolis. Greek authorities suspect a gas leak caused the blast, which also damaged nearby buildings and prompted emergency crews to search the rubble for survivors before all six bodies were recovered.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Pope Leo XIV Hails Youth 'Energy and Commitment' as 700,000 Pack Paris Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.

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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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