UAE sends nationwide alert as air defences respond; authorities say missile threats stayed outside country’s borders

Authorities say missile threats stayed outside UAE’s borders. The UAE activated its air defence systems early Sunday after detecting fresh missile and drone threats, prompting precautionary nationwide alerts.Authorities later confirmed that all identified threats remained outside the country’s borders and assured residents that the security situation was stable, Khaleej Times reported.The UAE Ministry of Defence […]

Watch: Bison flings man eight feet into air in dramatic attack at US Yellowstone National Park

A bison attacked in man in Yellowstone National Park A man suffered serious injuries after a charging bull bison hurled him nearly eight feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park in the United States on Friday, according to an eyewitness who filmed the attack.The incident occurred at the Bridge Bay Campground when the victim […]

6 killed as Russia rains missiles, drones on Ukraine; Kyiv renews plea for air defences

At least six people were killed and dozens injured after Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Saturday, according to Ukrainian officials. Kyiv renewed its call for urgent deliveries of air defence systems, saying growing shortages of interceptor missiles had left it increasingly vulnerable to Russian strikes.The strikes hit […]

Iran threat? Why Trump flew home on old Air Force One instead of jet gifted by Qatar

US President Donald Trump returned from the NATO summit in Ankara aboard the older Air Force One after a brief stop at RAF Mildenhall in the UK, amid heightened tensions with Iran and growing security concerns surrounding his newly acquired aircraft.According to The New York Times, Trump switched from the new Boeing 747-8, gifted by […]

Delta Air Lines Flight Incident: Was Delta flight struck by July 4 fireworks while landing in Chicago? Pilot says ‘felt a big bang’

Representative image (Picture credit: Reuters) A Delta Air Lines flight was apparently struck by fireworks while descending into Chicago Midway International Airport during Fourth of July celebrations, prompting a federal investigation into the incident.According to news agency AP, the pilot of Delta Flight 1076 reported the incident to air traffic controllers moments before landing on […]

India-Oman Air Force Officials Meet to Enhance Defense Cooperation

Muscat, July 4: Indian Air Force Air Vice Marshal S.K. Talyan and Royal Air Force of Oman Air Commodore Khalid Mohammed Abdullah Al Abri discussed enhancing mutual cooperation between the two nations during their meeting. The focus was on interoperability, joint training, and strengthening professional exchanges. The Indian Air Force announced on the social media […]

Delhi Launches Clean Air, Healthy Delhi Project with World Bank Support

New Delhi, July 3: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the launch of the ‘Clean Air, Healthy Delhi’ project aimed at effectively tackling air pollution in the capital. This ambitious seven-year initiative, supported by multilateral organizations including the World Bank, is a significant step by the Delhi government to address the challenges of air quality. […]

‘Don’t want to look like America’: 5 reasons why Europe is against air conditioners despite melting summers

Europe heatwave: Why residents are skeptical about ACs As Europe reels under increasingly intense heat waves with temperatures crossing 40 degrees, one question continues to puzzle visitors from warmer parts of the world — Why are so many homes, schools and even hospitals still without air conditioning?A report by The Wall Street Journal explores the […]

US Air Force Faces Urgent Need to Rebuild MQ-9 Reaper Drone Fleet Amidst Combat Losses |

MQ 9 Reaper drone (Image/AirForce website) The US Air Force is moving to acquire unused MQ-9 Reaper drones from manufacturer General Atomics after suffering significant losses during operations against Iran and Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East.With the aircraft no longer in production and only a limited number available, the service faces growing challenges in […]

Russia Shoots Down 339 Ukrainian Drones in Massive Air Defense Operation Amid Ongoing Conflict |

Russia Ukraine war (Image source: PTI) Russia’s defence ministry said on Saturday that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 339 Ukrainian drones over a 13-hour period, marking one of the largest reported drone attacks in recent months.The interceptions took place across several Russian regions, including areas around Moscow, as per Reuters report.The reported attacks […]