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World Politics & Diplomacy 10 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Second-Largest Refinery as Rosneft Tightens Fuel Sales

Ukraine’s latest drone campaign has hit one of Russia’s most important refining assets, deepening pressure on Moscow’s domestic fuel market and forcing Rosneft to cap sales. The attacks have revived shortages in several Russian regions, underscoring how the war is increasingly being fought through energy infrastructure as well as on the battlefield.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace09 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

U.S. and Colombia Open Southern Vanguard 2027 to Sharpen Readiness and Regional Security

The United States and Colombia have formally launched Exercise Southern Vanguard 2027 in Tolemaida, bringing together roughly 800 troops in a bilateral drill designed to improve interoperability, readiness and security cooperation. The exercise underscores Washington and Bogotá’s long-running defence partnership at a time of heightened attention to regional stability, mobility and rapid-response capabilities across the Western Hemisphere.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

US Warns Iranians to Avoid IRGC Sites as Regional Tensions Rise

The United States has urged Iranian civilians to stay away from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions if tensions escalate, a warning that underscores the fragility of the security environment and the risk of rapid escalation. The advisory reflects Washington’s effort to signal deterrence while distancing ordinary Iranians from any potential military confrontation involving the IRGC.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Indian National Killed as Two Helicopters Collide in Nepal’s Everest Region

An Indian national was killed after two helicopters collided while operating in Nepal’s Mount Everest region, according to reports citing local authorities and rescue officials. The crash underscores the persistent risks of aviation in the Himalayas, where severe weather, thin air and difficult terrain make helicopter operations especially hazardous.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance02 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Regional Rural Banks to Build Cybersecurity Centres as India Tightens Financial Defences

Regional rural banks are preparing to establish cybersecurity operations centres and expand threat-intelligence capabilities as part of a broader reform push to harden the financial system against digital attacks. The initiative comes amid heightened concern over ransomware risks and will also include vulnerability assessments, incident response readiness and enterprise data warehouse upgrades to improve reporting and data governance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy01 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Iran Faces Mounting Strategic Pressure as Regional Tensions and Internal Constraints Converge

The Institute for the Study of War’s October 30, 2026 Iran update points to a volatile strategic environment in which Tehran is balancing external pressure, regional deterrence challenges, and domestic strain. The picture that emerges is one of a regime seeking to preserve leverage while avoiding escalation that could further expose its vulnerabilities.

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World Politics & Diplomacy28 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

At Least 60 Christians Killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, Church Says

At least 60 Orthodox Christians have been killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, according to church accounts cited by international media, in one of the deadliest reported attacks on civilians in the country in recent months. The killings have intensified concern over the security vacuum in parts of Oromia, where ethnic militias, local grievances and weak state control have repeatedly fueled violence.

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