Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet internal security service, Ronen Bar, following a power struggle stemming from the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. Tensions between Netanyahu and Bar have escalated over responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack, with the Shin Bet accepting blame but also criticizing government policies. Netanyahu's move, seen as an attempt to prevent a state commission of inquiry, has drawn criticism...

In a speech at the General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized India's role in leading the global war on terror and participating actively in conflict resolution, citing the country's pivotal position due to its geography, demography, democracy, and prosperity. He also highlighted China's challenge to the rules-based system and its disruptive activities, suggesting the need for India to assert its influence in the emerging world. General Dwivedi's remarks underscored the...

Multiple Huthi leaders in Yemen were killed in US strikes, prompting the White House to warn Iran to cease support for the rebel group and their attacks on Red Sea shipping. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz emphasized the use of overwhelming force and reiterated the US stance that all options are on the table to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The strikes resulted in at least 31 deaths and 101 injuries, marking the first...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry and the unifying power of sports during an appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast. Modi highlighted India's success against Pakistan in international competitions and emphasized the role of sports in connecting people across nations. He also expressed humility in determining the best teams or players, pointing to recent match results as evidence, and acknowledged the rise of football culture in India, mentioning Diego Maradona and Lionel...

Hamas stated it would only release an American-Israeli hostage and four other captives if Israel complies with their ceasefire agreement, calling it a crucial deal to restore the truce. Israeli airstrikes killed nine individuals in Gaza, identified as militants by the military, although a UK-based aid group disputes this, claiming eight of their workers died. Hamas demands the release of more Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages, including Edan Alexander, the last living US citizen...

The Tamil Nadu Government plans to create a Tribal Livelihood Policy to support tribal communities' access to welfare programs and preserve their traditional knowledge. This policy will focus on implementing area-specific schemes, starting with hills in Erode and Kallakurichi districts, with a ₹10 crore allocation. Additionally, the government has supported over 2,000 SC and ST entrepreneurs with capital subsidies under the Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme and increased funding for the CM-ARISE scheme, with a...