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9 dead & 25 injured in Russia’s Dagestan as gunmen hit multiple sites, 4 ‘militants’ also killed

Attacks have been reported in churches, synagogues and a police traffic stop in Dagestan cities of Derbent and Makhachkala. Russia says it has initiated 'terror investigation'.

‘Moscow may change timing for use of nuclear weapons if threats increase,’ warns Russian lawmaker

Russia’s 2020 nuclear doctrine sets out when its president would consider using a nuclear weapon, primarily as a response to an attack 'when the very existence of the state is put under threat'.

Ukraine can use American-supplied weapons to hit Russian forces ‘anywhere’, says US

This comes weeks after the US quietly signalled the green light to Kyiv to strike inside Russia in retaliation to a cross-border assault on the city of Kharkiv.

North Korea’s Kim gives pair of local Pungsan dogs to Putin

Pungsans are a breed of hunting dogs native to a region in northern North Korea.

North Korean weapons, Russian oil, mutual defence pact — Putin & Kim Jong-Un’s growing ties

Putin’s 1st visit to North Korea in 24 yrs signal of how ties between the countries developed since 2022. North Korea’s supply of artillery shells, missiles key to Moscow’s war efforts.

‘Smallest disturbance’ can shake BJP govt, Rahul Gandhi tells FT & why Indians are ‘unhappy’ with economy

Global media also discusses how PM Narendra Modi will govern India over the next 5 years and why India-Pakistan relations are not improving anytime soon.

India opts out of Ukraine summit joint communiqué — ‘peace requires bringing together all stakeholders’

Indian representative announces that New Delhi will opt out of any document emerging from 2-day summit in Switzerland. 12 other countries attended but didn't sign final document.

Russian forces kill ‘ISIS-linked’ hostage takers at detention centre in Rostov

Hostage takers, some of whom were terror convicts, knocked out bars of window in their cell and entered a guard room, taking at least 2 prison officers hostage, says Russian media.

With Russia not attending, what can Ukraine’s global peace summit achieve?

Russia has dismissed the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine' as irrelevant and won’t participate. No peace summit can produce a final settlement without Russia’s involvement.

World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv’s diplomatic clout

Around 90 countries and organizations have committed to the two-day gathering in Switzerland. China earlier had said it would consider taking part, but declined because Russia would not be there.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?