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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 15 Oct 2026, 11:13 PM IST

The Pentagon’s Race to Manufacture Fake Blood for the Battlefield

The U.S. military is accelerating efforts to create synthetic blood products that could save lives when transfusions are impossible in combat zones, at sea, or after mass-casualty attacks. The push reflects a long-standing battlefield problem: blood is perishable, scarce, and difficult to deliver fast enough to wounded troops in the most dangerous environments.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:26 AM IST)

Last US and UK Troops Leave Iraq as Anti-ISIS Mission Ends

The final British and American troops have withdrawn from Iraq, closing a major chapter in the coalition campaign against the Islamic State group. Their departure follows a two-year-old agreement and reflects Baghdad’s long-standing demand for the end of the foreign combat mission.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 08:55 PM IST

Iraq Arranges Tanker Route to Bypass Hormuz as Oil Security Fears Intensify

Iraq has moved to reduce its exposure to the Strait of Hormuz by arranging for an oil tanker to sail through an alternative route, according to Bloomberg reporting. The step underscores how regional tensions are forcing major crude exporters to reassess the security of one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The move is both practical and symbolic: it signals Baghdad’s effort to protect export continuity while markets remain alert to any disruption in Gulf shipping.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:49 AM IST)

Iraq Seeks U.S. Waiver as Iranian Flights Face Wider Regional Clampdown

Iraq is seeking a U.S. exemption from restrictions affecting Iranian flights, according to reporting from Al Jazeera, as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran’s regional air links. The move underscores Baghdad’s effort to balance its relations with both the United States and Iran while avoiding disruption at key Iraqi airports.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning14 Oct 2026, 08:54 PM IST

Inside the U.S. Military’s Push to Manufacture Fake Blood

The U.S. military is accelerating efforts to create artificial blood, a long-sought battlefield capability that could transform trauma care when refrigerated supplies are scarce or impossible to deliver. The push reflects both the brutal lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan and a new convergence of biotechnology, machine learning, and defense logistics aimed at saving lives in the first critical minutes after injury.

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