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Russia launches fresh missile strikes as West pledges more aid for Ukraine

Following a pattern of heavy aerial bombardment Thursday, as Russian troops sought to advance in the east, the country launched 32 missiles in the early hours, Ukraine's Air Force said.

NATO to increase targets for ammunition stockpiles as Russia-Ukraine war depletes reserves

NATO planned to increase its targets for munitions stockpiles, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the alliance had completed a survey of remaining stocks.

On UK visit, Ukraine President Zelenskyy wins pledge to train pilots on NATO jets

The move is being seen as a symbolic step up in Western military support. London was Zelenskyy's first stop on only his second trip abroad since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Turkish PM Erdogan signals Finland’s NATO bid may be considered over Sweden

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signalled Sunday that Ankara may agree to Finland joining NATO ahead of Sweden. The two countries applied last year & need all members countries' approval.

‘An academic exchange, not military’: Taiwan officer reveals details of interaction with NATO

Taiwanese Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Wu Bong-yeng said he had attended a six month course at the NATO Defence College in Rome in 2021, returning to Taiwan in January last year.

Heavy fighting continues in Donetsk, NATO seeks to sustain support against Russia

In the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, Russian forces tried to make further advances and shelled several towns, including Bakhmut and nearby Soledar and Opytne.

Poland blast may not be from Russian missile, Biden says after holding emergency meeting

Biden stated that the US & its NATO allies are investigating the blast that killed 2 in Poland, after holding an emergency meeting with leaders gathered for the G20 summit on Wednesday.

‘Putin is failing, Ukraine has the momentum,’ says NATO chief, assures allies stand with Kyiv

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO would hold its annual nuclear deterrence exercise next week and was closely monitoring Russia's nuclear forces.

Ukraine applies for fast-track NATO membership bid after Russia annexes four regions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Putin of rewriting history and redrawing borders 'using murder, blackmail, mistreatment and lies'.

Russia says Nord Stream pipelines leak occurred in zone controlled by US intelligence

Russia’s foreign ministry stated in a broadcast that the four leaks occurred in trade and economic zones of two NATO-centric countries, Denmark and Sweden.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.