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Head to head: India and Pakistan's nuclear missile arsenal
In a dramatic display of military strategy, Operation Sindoor witnessed India targeting Pakistani airbases and intercepting their missiles, ultimately facilitating a quick resolution. This incident emphasizes the delicate nuclear dynamics between India and Pakistan, two nations holding nearly equivalent stockpiles. Despite their varied approaches to weapon usage, both countries utilize a nuclear triad, essential for their deterrence capabilities.
Hamdan bin Mohammed names new CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development - Emirates 24|7
Hamdan bin Mohammed names new CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development Emirates 24|7
FO says PM Shehbaz to visit China from May 23-26
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Friday officially announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would be undertaking a visit to China from May 23-26. During his weekly press briefing, he said, “At the invitation of the People’s Republic of China, PM Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to China from May 23 to 26.” He said that the premier’s visit assumed special significance as the two countries were also commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of dipl...
Revealed: UKIP was banned from marching through Tower Hamlets after corrupt mayor Lutfur Rahman complained to the Met - warning of 'unavoidable clashes' if it went ahead
Revealed: UKIP was banned from marching through Tower Hamlets after corrupt mayor Lutfur Rahman complained to the Met - warning of 'unavoidable clashes' if it went aheadDo you have a story Email: jon.brady@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CAMERON ROY, DATA JOURNALIST and JON BRADY, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 07:43, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 07:47, 22 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action
US secretary of state says president would like a negotiated agreement with Havana but likelihood ‘is not high’The US president, Donald Trump, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, on Thursday again raised the spectre of military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island’s former leader, Raúl Castro.Trump said previous US presidents have considered intervening in Cuba for decades but that “i...
Met Police warns of officer number cuts as row over Sadiq Khan blocking Palantir AI contract explodes
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Opinion: Opinion | Why India's 'Cockroach' Uprising Should Terrify The Opposition
For India's opposition, the message is clear. Stop assuming young voters are merely waiting to be mobilised against Modi. They want credible jobs, fair exams, affordable futures, and political entry without family passwords.
America's second-biggest state sues Meta; says: WhatsApp is misleading users
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Meta and WhatsApp, alleging they misled users about the privacy of their messages. The lawsuit claims WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption promises are false, with reports suggesting employees can access user communications.
UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage
The United Nations expressed "grave concern" on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan's Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage.(Image credit: Dar Yasin)
Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland
President Trump's announcement stirred confusion in Europe following weeks of changing statements from his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.(Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)
'We do not want him in politics': Parents of CJP founder fear arrest
Parents of 'Cockroach Janta Party' founder Abhijeet Dipke express deep anxiety over his viral political satire platform, fearing legal trouble and arrest. Dipke, a Boston University student, launched the campaign a week ago, amassing millions of followers. His parents urge him to abandon politics for a safer career, citing his own expressed fears of detention upon returning to India.
Friday briefing: As Israel’s coalition collapses, can its prime minister hang on to power?
In today’s newsletter: As the polls tighten around Benjamin Netanyahu, the coming months may redefine Israel’s political order without resolving its most entrenched conflictsGood morning. On Wednesday, Israeli legislators took the first steps towards dissolving parliament and calling fresh nationwide elections. Leading leftwing Knesset member Yair Golan hailed it “the beginning of the end of the worst government in Israel’s history.” Benjamin Netanyahu has spent 20 of the last 30 years as Isr...
'Quran mandates Qurbani': AJUP chief Humayun Kabir stirs row after Bengal cattle slaughter curb
A political storm erupted in West Bengal as AJUP chief Humayun Kabir vowed to conduct cow slaughter for Eid, defying state restrictions. He insisted the Quran mandates it, challenging the government's notice. BJP countered, emphasizing law enforcement and opposing illegal slaughter, while some Muslim leaders urged respect for cows.
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.(Image credit: Mariam Zuhaib)
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action
President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.(Image credit: Stefano Rellandini)
Police appeal for information in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation
Thames Valley police believe more witnesses may be out there in inquiry into alleged misconduct in public office by former princePolice investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor want witnesses to contact them if they believe they have information about alleged sexual misconduct, corruption, fraud or the sharing of confidential information involving the king’s brother.In a sign of the potential expansion of their “unprecedented investigation”, Thames Valley police vowed to rigorously investigate c...
Investigation into Andrew to include claims of sexual misconduct
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Supplicate faces Madrisa in Bath showdown
We head to Bath and Worcester on Friday, with live action in store on Sky Sports Racing both on the level and over jumps.2.43 Bath - Supplicate and Madrisa lock hornsExciting three-year-olds Supplicate and Madrisa feature in a quality line-up for the Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes.
Police probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over 'sex offences': Stunning update on investigation of former prince as officers appeal for potential 'victim survivors' to come forward
Police probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over 'sex offences': Stunning update on investigation of former prince as officers appeal for potential 'victim survivors' to come forwardSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy REBECCA CAMBER, CRIME AND SECURITY EDITOR Published: 05:59, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 06:03, 22 May 2026 e-mail
Iran In Talks With Oman For Permanent Hormuz Toll System
Situated between Iran to its north and Oman to the south, the strait connects the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean and normally handles a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, as well as other commodities such as aluminium and fertilisers.