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Erdogan’s NATO gift of revolvers runs into Europe’s gun laws

The Turkish-made Gumusay .357 Magnums were engraved with each of the leaders’ names. They came with six live rounds and an export waiver.

NATO’s show of might ahead of Ankara summit: An ambitious arms deal amid Trump’s criticism

‘Security situation demands capabilities. The hum of machinery must become a roar,’ NATO chief Mark Rutte said as he announced 5 new military contracts. Drones and ISR take the lead.

Three NATO allies partner on Patria all-terrain vehicle project

The TRACKX vehicle is designed to improve land-force mobility, with Patria estimating potential European demand for up to 10,000 tracked vehicles.

‘I & Italy never beg’—Meloni claps back at Trump’s claim that she begged him for a photo at G7 Summit

In a video message posted on X Friday, the Italian PM rejected Trump’s version of events in unusually blunt language. 'I’m frankly appalled,' she said bluntly.

What leaked records reveal about Peter Thiel’s secret society of elites

The secret organisation called Dialog also operates a separate platform called dating.dialog.org, described as a service for creating "meaningful connections for exceptional people."

Indian firepower on global stage as Bharat Forge arm Kalyani unveils new artillery gun series in Paris

Showcasing its easily deployable & highly manoeuvrable 155 mm MArG system mounted on a 4x4 vehicle at Eurosatory 2026, firm seeks wider footprint across foreign markets.

NATO military head says no ‘drama’ with US, Europe responding to Trump’s defence spending demands

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone says NATO has a defense planning process for the capability it needs, which it will acquire 'in time' to reach a total spending level of 5% of GDP.

Washington wants Delhi to buy more US oil & gas, says Rubio ahead of India visit

The US Secy of State also suggested scope for greater cooperation involving Venezuelan crude, adding that interim Venezuelan president Delcy Rodriguez may also visit India next week.

Decisive Bulgaria polls after yrs of volatility: What pro-Russia Radev’s win means for EU, NATO & India

Since 2021, Bulgaria has held eight elections. Deep divisions, anti-corruption conflicts, and fragmented Parliaments led to repeated elections and caretaker rule.

Ahead of nuclear non-proliferation treaty meet, China & NATO train guns on each other

NATO takes aim at Russia and China for nuclear 'expansion', Beijing urges US to stop 'armed attacks' on facilities in non-nuclear weapon states, apparently referring to Iran

On Camera

Pakistan’s paradox under Asim Munir: A broker for the world, a bruised state for citizens

Pakistan is busy monetising on geopolitical disorder even as disorder consumes its own peripheries.

Despite PM Modi’s appeal to cut fertiliser use, farmers show no sign of scaling back—Parliament data

Combined sales of urea, DAP, MOP and complex fertilisers rose 25 percent in April even as Modi asked farmers to cut chemical fertiliser use by up to half to save soil and foreign exchange

Gen VN Sharma, who led Army in the turbulent late eighties, dies at 97

Hailing from an illustrious military family, he was son of Maj Gen Amar Nath Sharma. His eldest brother Maj Som Nath Sharma is the first recipient of the posthumous Param Vir Chakra.

Youth’s struggles won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, pushing students to coaching classes to ‘crack’ competitive exams. And then, papers leak.