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Yolka UAV is highly effective interceptor — Russian serviceman

The Defense Ministry recalled the operating principle of the latest Russian interceptor drone, emphasizing that it carries no warhead and that it destroys targets with kinetic energy in a direct collision

Hezbollah says truce owed to Iran, warns of 'treacherous enemy'

As a fragile ceasefire takes effect in Lebanon, Hezbollah is crediting decisive Iranian pressure for the halt in hostilities while urging displaced citizens to remain cautious of a “treacherous” Israeli military that is already violating the newly minted agreement.

Albanese’s visits to key allies have borne early fruits of fuel and fertiliser but ‘resilience’ is on the budget agenda

The prime minister has weathered the crises – for now – and there is a growing recognition that Australia is too vulnerable to world eventsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese’s fuel diplomacy tour of Asia has already started paying dividends, but the real test could still be to come.After last week’s rush to Singapore and pulling forward a planned visit, the prime minister dashed back to Australia from...

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson row reignites

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday faced renewed calls from his political opponents ​to resign after it was revealed that his former ambassador to ‌the United States failed security vetting and was still allowed to take up the job. The government on Thursday confirmed Mandelson — who was subsequently fired after Starmer said he had lied ​about the strength of his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — had ​failed his security vetting before taking up the role. The government...

'रहा तृणमूल तो फिर मिलेंगे’... ममता बनर्जी के चुनावी 'काव्यपाठ' के क्या मायने हैं?

Serious matter, no one will be shielded: Fadnavis on TCS Nashik sex abuse case

Serious matter no one will be shielded Fadnavis on TCS Nashik sex abuse case

Judge stops sentencing of serial burglar after seeing defendant has 26 birthdays

Judge stops sentencing of serial burglar after seeing defendant has 26 birthdaysAnthony Paul Maughan pleaded guilty to a string of thefts across Wales, but his sentencing was held up by judge after it was found he had dozens of listed birthdaysNewsJason Evans and Liam Doyle08:37, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAnthony Paul Maughan was not sentenced due to his dozens of birthdays(Image: Media Wales)A judge was forced to halt sentencing a defendant in court after he was confronted with his 26 different b...

Pauline Hanson calls for ANZAC Day to be an unofficial BRS Day to honour the fallen SAS hero now facing war crime murder charges - as Australia reacts to him being set free on bail

Pauline Hanson calls for ANZAC Day to be an unofficial BRS Day to honour the fallen SAS hero now facing war crime murder charges - as Australia reacts to him being set free on bailRoberts-Smith fronted court in prison greens He's accused of killing unarmed prisoners in Afghanistan READ MORE: Judge tells Roberts-Smith the four words he's been waiting forBy MAISY RAE Published: 08:36, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 08:36, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Massive law change on May 1 2026 axes 'no-fault' evictions

Massive law change on May 1 2026 axes 'no-fault' evictionsThe Renters' Rights Act will introduce a number of important changesCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor08:36, 17 Apr 2026Updated 08:39, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThere are big changes coming in a fortnight(Image: Miljan Živković via Getty Images)With just a fortnight to go until the first phase of the Renters' Rights Act comes into force, tenants across England are set to experience substantial shifts in how tenanci...

The buck stops with you, Keir: PM's own ministers turn on him and Labour MPs warn he MUST go now after his Mandelson 'lies' were sensationally exposed

The buck stops with you, Keir: PM's own ministers turn on him and Labour MPs warn he MUST go now after his Mandelson 'lies' were sensationally exposedBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 08:24, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 08:33, 17 April 2026 e-mail 3 View comments

'Gift wrapped in barbed wire': Tharoor slams Centre for linking women’s quota with Delimitation Bill

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the proposed delimitation exercise as "political demonetisation," arguing that linking women's reservation to constituency redrawing and census data unnecessarily complicates a widely supported reform. He urged immediate implementation of women's reservation, warning that delimitation could disrupt federalism and political power balances.

عضو کمیسیون اصل ۹۰ مجلس: هر روز پیام‌های مخالفت با مذاکره از مردم دریافت می‌کنیم

محمد معتمدی‌زاده، عضو کمیسیون اصل ۹۰ مجلس گفت: «باور کنید روزی نیست که پیام‌هایی مبنی بر مخالفت با مذاکره از مردم دریافت نکنیم. مردم نسبت به مذاکره خوش‌بین نیستند و معتقدند که در گذشته هم در حین مذاکرات مورد حمله قرار گرفته‌ایم و این اقدامات را نوعی فریب می‌دانند.»

Watch: How is the US Navy enforcing blockade amid Hormuz deadlock

US Navy forces, aboard the USS Michael Murphy, diverted a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman to enforce restrictions on Iran's maritime routes. This operation, involving over 10,000 personnel and multiple naval assets, aims to sustain maritime enforcement in regional waters.

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Govt goes from fast-tracking women's quota to saving the very law, all in one day

Govt goes from fasttracking womens quota to saving the very law all in one day

After ED summons, I-T raids TMC heavyweight candidate Debasish Kumar 

Earlier, the ED had summoned Debasish Kumar -- a member of the Mayor's Council of Kolkata Municipal Corporation and the outgoing MLA of the Rashbehari constituency -- twice in connection with a land-grabbing case.

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as its most intelligent public AI model

Must ReadScience & TechnologyAnthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as its most intelligent public AI modelBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026Anthropic continues its rapid product releases in 2026, launching Claude Opus 4.7 this Thursday. As the latest in a series of hybrid reasoning models, Opus 4.7 is now the most advanced AI system made publicly available by Anthropic. It offers notable improvements in multi-step reasoning and coding capabilities. However, the company stated in a press release that the...

TVK, BJP Slam DMK: Opposition links Dalit woman’s suicide to party workers; demand CBI probe

India News: A 25-year-old Dalit woman's alleged suicide in Tamil Nadu has led to claims of 'forced murder' and political backlash against the DMK, with demands for a CBI investigation. Activists and BJP leaders stress the need for justice and transparency amid election controversies.

Russia issues 'last warning' to four NATO states in Baltic amid fears of war

Russia issues 'last warning' to four NATO states in Baltic amid fears of warRussia issues "last warning" to four NATO states over "bogus" accusations that they are allowing Ukraine drone access with fears that it could be a pretext for war in the BalticCommentsNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter08:21, 17 Apr 2026Updated 08:32, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesFears are growing that Putin could be planning military action in the Baltic(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Fears are moun...

US Policies Push More Nations Toward Nuclear Ambitions - Economist

The US decision not to extend the New START treaty's limits after it expired — combined with attacks on Venezuela and Iran “create a strong incentive to acquire nuclear weapons as a tool of last resort for self-defense,” Russian economist Professor Alexander Dynkin tells Sputnik.