US plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel, Axios reports

Military officials from over 30 nations are convening in Paris to discuss the establishment of an international security force for Ukraine, aimed at deterring Russia from launching further offensives post-ceasefire. France and Britain are leading the effort to build a coalition of nations willing to safeguard Ukraine, with the blueprint for the force being presented at the talks. The force could include heavy weaponry and rapid deployment of weapons stockpiles to aid Ukraine in case...

Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah proudly posed with the T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy following India's victory over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final, marking a historic milestone in Indian cricket as Sharma and Virat Kohli became the most decorated cricketers with four ICC titles each. With titles including two Champions Trophies and two T20 World Cups for Sharma, and a mix of World Cup wins and Champions Trophies for...

China has set up a powerful new radar system in Yunnan province near the China-Myanmar border, capable of monitoring India's ballistic missile launches in real-time, with an estimated range exceeding 5,000 km. This Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) significantly boosts Beijing's surveillance capabilities, allowing it to track missile tests from India's testing site off the Odisha coast, prompting concerns from Indian security agencies about China's intelligence advantage. The radar, under the command of 'Base 37'...

Sebi has announced stricter regulations for SME IPOs, requiring a minimum operating profit of ₹1 crore for two of the last three years and capping OFS at 20%. Promoters' excess shareholding will be subject to a lock-in period, and the minimum application size for SME IPOs has been increased to two lots. Additionally, funds raised cannot be used to repay loans from promoters, promoter groups, or related parties. Full Article

South Korea and the United States began their annual joint military exercises, pausing live-fire training after two fighter jets mistakenly bombed a civilian area during a warm-up drill. The modified Freedom Shield exercise, condemned by North Korea, combines simulations and field training and runs through March 20. South Korean air force Gen. Lee Youngsu apologized for the incident, attributing it to a pilot error in entering wrong coordinates, resulting in injuries and property damage that...

Ukrainian forces have stalled the Russian offensive in Donetsk, winning back small patches of land as Russian brigades face depletion and equipment shortages. Despite ongoing assaults by Russia, the offensive effort has slowed due to poor weather and Ukrainian adaptation, though Ukraine remains cautious about potential Russian regrouping. The suspension of U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing threatens to undermine the Ukrainian war effort, a topic expected to be discussed in upcoming high-level meetings. Full...