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World Politics & Diplomacy 01 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

China Says Stealth GJ-21 Drone Has Launched and Recovered From Type 076 Assault Ship

China says its stealth GJ-21 unmanned combat aircraft has completed takeoff and recovery trials from the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, a milestone that, if confirmed, would mark a major step toward carrier-based drone operations. The claim underscores Beijing’s push to fuse stealth aviation, catapult launch systems and amphibious warship design into a new maritime strike platform.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace21 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After 321-Day Combat Deployment

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to its home port of San Diego after a 321-day deployment that placed it at the center of the Navy’s operations in the Middle East. During the mission, the carrier spearheaded U.S. naval activity under Operation Epic Fury and helped enforce a maritime blockade targeting Iranian-flagged vessels in the northern Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace18 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Hegseth Hosts U.K. Defence Chief at Pentagon as Allies Reaffirm Security Ties

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted United Kingdom Defence Secretary Wes Streeting at the Pentagon on a bilateral visit underscoring the durability of the transatlantic defence relationship. The meeting comes as Washington and London continue to coordinate on deterrence, intelligence sharing, and military readiness across Europe and beyond.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 11:11 AM IST

Pacific Storm Champi Intensifies as Guam and the Marianas Brace for a Potential Major Typhoon

A developing Pacific storm system, Tropical Storm Champi, is forecast to strengthen rapidly and could become one of the strongest storms globally this year, according to early tracking reports. Guam and the Mariana Islands are under watches as forecasters warn that the system may intensify into a dangerous typhoon with destructive winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 01:58 PM IST

Sergio Gor Says He Is Confident India and US Will Reach Trade Deal

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said he is confident Washington and New Delhi will eventually conclude a trade agreement, while stressing that two large and complex economies cannot align every issue overnight. His remarks come as the Trump administration is expected to decide within 10 days on possible Russia sanctions measures, a development that could shape the broader diplomatic and economic backdrop.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 07:28 AM IST

U.S. Marines Sharpen Anti-Ship Tactics in Hawaii Drill

Marines assigned to the 3rd Littoral Combat Team’s Medium-Range Missile Battery carried out a two-part training evolution in Hawaii aimed at strengthening modernized artillery operations, distributed command and control, and basic fieldcraft. The exercise underscores how the Marine Corps is refining expeditionary anti-ship capabilities for contested maritime environments in the Indo-Pacific.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 09:36 AM IST

Rishi Sunak Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bloomberg New Economy Forum

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, underscoring the continued prominence of India-UK engagement in global policy and economic conversations. The interaction comes at a time when New Delhi is seeking to deepen its international economic partnerships while projecting itself as a central voice in debates on growth, technology, and resilience.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM IST

Hurricane Simon Batters Western Mexico After Tropical Systems Kill 5

Hurricane Simon is crawling along Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and evacuation orders after a series of tropical systems left at least five people dead. The storm has weakened from its peak intensity, but forecasters warn that its slow movement is prolonging dangerous conditions across western Mexico and complicating emergency response.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12 Oct 2026, 07:31 PM IST

Hurricane Simon Batters Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Threatening Resorts and Low-Lying Towns

Hurricane Simon is pounding Mexico’s Pacific coast with dangerous winds, heavy rain and surf, placing resort corridors and vulnerable communities under immediate threat. The storm is also part of a broader, unusually active Pacific hurricane season that is amplifying flood risks across Mexico and, as the system weakens inland, the southwestern United States.

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