Hamas remains potent threat to Israel despite muted response to strikes

According to CNN, China has been engaging in satellite dogfighting in space, as reported by the US Space Force, with five Chinese satellites performing coordinated maneuvers. The presence of jammers deployed by China and Russia in space has also been noted. While China claims to use space for peaceful purposes, experts warn that such activities could potentially disable or destroy adversary satellites, posing a challenge to the US and its allies. Full Article

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed unwavering support for Russia's war in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Security Council secretary Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang, reaffirming his commitment to defending national sovereignty and security interests. The two leaders discussed various issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, dialogues with the Trump administration, and the security situation on the Korean Peninsula, with both countries pledging mutual assistance under a major defense treaty. Shoigu conveyed Russian President...

Controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand Giri has been booked for allegedly spreading hate and abusing top police officers in Ghaziabad. The FIR accuses him of making derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi, inciting religious sentiments, and using abusive language towards police officials. The complaint alleges his actions were meant to disrupt communal harmony, and an investigation is currently ongoing. Full Article

Russia and Ukraine traded accusations of massive overnight attacks, just days before scheduled talks with US officials to halt their three-year war. Both sides have tentatively agreed to a 30-day pause in strikes on energy targets, but have continued airstrikes and accused each other of breaking the truce. Ukrainian President Zelensky called for joint pressure from allies on Moscow after a barrage of drones and bombs, emphasizing the need for real pressure from the US,...

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu agrees that AI will write 90% of the code because most of it is just "boiler plate" material, with essential complexity still requiring human intervention. He questions whether AI can go beyond cleaning up existing patterns to discovering entirely new ones, emphasizing the importance of human intuition in this process. Vembu also praises India's manufacturing progress in mid-sized machinery, highlighting the need for affordable, high-precision machines in the country's industrial sector...

In the aftermath of two encounters in Chhattisgarh resulting in the deaths of 30 Maoists, police have identified 19 of the slain Maoists, including 15 women, with a total reward of ₹1.03 crore. In Bijapur, 14 of the 26 cadres killed were women, with efforts ongoing to establish the identities of others. Notable figures among the deceased include PLGA commander Lokesh and West Bastar Divisional Committee members Sitto and Jithru. Full Article