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World Politics & Diplomacy 17 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Russia Threatens Strategic Bridge Strikes as Kyiv Faces New Winter Pressure

Russia has signaled a renewed campaign against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, with senior military messaging warning of strikes on strategic bridges that could physically and operationally divide Kyiv. The threat comes amid a broader pattern of attacks on the energy grid and power facilities, reinforcing fears that Moscow is seeking to make Ukrainian cities harder to live in as winter deepens. Analysts say the campaign is designed to erode civilian resilience, strain emergency services, and intensify pressure on Ukraine’s leadership and Western backers.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 08:27 AM IST

Russia Pounds Kyiv in Major Air Assault as Energy Ceasefire Frays

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, deepening pressure on the country’s power grid and underscoring the fragility of any informal restraint on strikes against energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no warning from partners before the assault, intensifying scrutiny of Western intelligence sharing and the durability of U.S.-backed diplomatic efforts.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST

Weidel Signals a Hard Break on Ukraine Aid as Germany’s Far Right Deepens Its Pro-Russia Line

Alice Weidel, the co-leader of Germany’s Alternative for Germany, is moving to make an end to military support for Ukraine a defining plank of her party’s foreign policy, according to reporting cited by The Economist and other outlets. The shift underscores a widening political challenge in Germany, where far-right and left-populist forces are increasingly converging on a demand to halt aid to Kyiv, complicating Berlin’s role as one of Europe’s key backers of Ukraine.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors15 Oct 2026, 06:25 PM IST

Ukraine Faces Starlink Throttling as Connectivity Gaps Expose Battlefield Dependence

Ukraine’s military is confronting fresh connectivity disruptions on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, underscoring how deeply frontline operations have come to rely on a private communications system. The throttling restrictions and related intelligence gaps are raising concerns in Kyiv about command resilience, battlefield coordination and the strategic risks of outsourcing wartime connectivity to a commercial provider.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM IST

Russia Strikes Kyiv Energy Sites as Ukraine Reports Starlink Throttling

Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine’s capital and energy infrastructure, killing civilians, damaging power facilities and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity, according to Ukrainian officials and media reports. The attack came as Ukraine separately reported disruptions to Starlink service, raising fresh concerns about battlefield communications and the resilience of critical wartime systems.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 06:26 AM IST

Russian Mass Strike Kills at Least 9, Knocks Out Power Sites Across Ukraine

Russia launched what Ukrainian officials described as a massive overnight assault on energy and other infrastructure, killing at least nine people and damaging power facilities across multiple regions. The strikes left hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity and underscored the continuing vulnerability of Ukraine’s grid as winter pressure builds and diplomacy remains stalled.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 03:21 AM IST

Russian Overnight Strikes Destroy Kyiv Apartment Block, Killing at Least Three

A Russian overnight strike destroyed part of a residential apartment block in Kyiv, killing at least three people and underscoring the continuing vulnerability of Ukraine’s capital to long-range attacks. BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson, reporting from the city, described the aftermath as emergency crews searched the wreckage and residents confronted the scale of the destruction.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Russian strikes destroy Kyiv apartment block, killing at least three

A Russian overnight strike on Kyiv destroyed a block of flats and killed at least three people, according to reporting from BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson on the ground in the Ukrainian capital. The attack underscores the continuing vulnerability of civilian areas as Russia intensifies pressure on Ukraine’s cities and infrastructure.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 09:47 PM IST

Russian Strikes Kill at Least 25 Across Ukraine in Major Assault Kyiv Says It Anticipated

Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities killed at least 25 people and wounded many more in one of the war’s deadliest recent attacks, according to Ukrainian officials and international reports. The assault hit apartment blocks and other civilian areas, underscoring both the scale of Russia’s long-range firepower and the persistent vulnerability of Ukraine’s air defenses despite advance warnings.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 01:06 PM IST

Russian Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukraine in Major Assault Kyiv Says It Anticipated

Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities killed at least 25 people and injured many more in one of the deadliest attacks in recent months, according to officials and media reports. Kyiv said it had expected the assault, but the scale of the damage underscored how difficult it remains to shield civilians from sustained long-range fire.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 12:32 AM IST

Zelenskiy Says Intelligence Indicates Russia Is Preparing a Major New Assault

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a large-scale attack, warning that Moscow is not easing pressure despite mounting battlefield and infrastructure losses. The warning comes as Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian energy assets and Russia escalates attacks on Kyiv and other critical infrastructure, underscoring a widening war of attrition with no immediate diplomatic breakthrough in sight.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace07 Oct 2026, 05:40 PM IST

U.S. War Department Moves to Shield Midterms From Foreign Interference

The U.S. War Department is preparing to support efforts to protect the Nov. 3 midterm elections from foreign interference, as every seat in the House and roughly a third of the Senate are on the ballot. The move underscores how election security has become a national security issue, with intelligence and defence agencies expected to play a central role in deterring outside meddling.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 08:57 AM IST

Russia Strikes Kyiv as Germany’s Merz Visits, Signaling a Sharper Phase in the War

Russia launched another heavy attack on Kyiv while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was in the Ukrainian capital, underscoring Moscow’s willingness to escalate even as Europe’s leaders seek to harden support for Ukraine. During the visit, Germany announced fresh military assistance, including air-defense-related support, in a message aimed at both Kyiv and Moscow.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 04:10 AM IST

Europe Risks Misreading Russia’s Drone War, Kyiv Warns

European militaries are drawing the wrong conclusions from Russia’s drone campaign in Ukraine, according to a growing critique from Kyiv and defense analysts. The danger, they argue, is not that drones have made traditional air defenses obsolete, but that Europe is underestimating the scale, speed, and industrial logic of a war now defined by mass production and constant adaptation.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Oct 2026, 02:23 PM IST

The Science of Infant Consciousness Is Reframing How We Think About Early Life

A New York Times feature on whether babies are conscious has pushed a niche neuroscience question into the public mainstream, spotlighting how researchers probe the earliest signs of awareness. The debate matters far beyond philosophy: it is reshaping infant research, clinical care, and the language scientists use to describe the developing brain.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM IST

From Tactical Tool to Strategic Weapon: How Defense Narratives Are Reshaping Global Power

A new RealClearDefense analysis argues that modern defense policy is no longer confined to battlefield tactics, but is increasingly being used as a strategic instrument of statecraft. In an era of intensifying great-power rivalry, military capability, industrial capacity, and information dominance are converging into a single contest over influence, deterrence, and political leverage.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 01:09 AM IST

Russia Strikes Kyiv as Germany’s Merz Visits, Deepening Wartime Defiance

Russia launched a fresh barrage on Kyiv while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was in the Ukrainian capital, underscoring Moscow’s willingness to escalate even as Europe’s leaders signal renewed support for Ukraine. Merz used the visit to unveil additional military and financial assistance, framing Germany’s backing as steadfast and warning that Berlin would not be intimidated.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 08:28 PM IST

Merz’s Kyiv Visit Sends a Direct Signal to Moscow as Germany Pledges Fresh Military Aid

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz used a high-profile visit to Kyiv to underscore Berlin’s continued backing for Ukraine, even as Russian forces intensified strikes on the capital during his trip. The visit carried both symbolic and practical weight, with Germany announcing fresh military assistance and signaling that pressure from Moscow will not deter European support for Kyiv.

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Global Health & Biotech05 Oct 2026, 04:06 PM IST

Russian Drone Hits Kyiv Bridge as Air Raids Rock Capital During German Chancellor’s Visit

Russia intensified its campaign against Kyiv with a drone strike that hit a bridge in the Ukrainian capital, underscoring a widening effort to disrupt transport links and civilian mobility. The attack coincided with the arrival of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who came to Ukraine amid air-raid sirens and explosions, in a pointed display of Western support under fire.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 03:04 PM IST

Mars’ North Polar Ice Is Far Cleaner Than Scientists Expected, Sharpening Climate Clues

New findings indicate that the water ice at Mars’ north pole contains far less dust than scientists had estimated, overturning a long-standing assumption about the planet’s polar cap. The result matters because dust content affects how researchers interpret Mars’ climate history, ice stability, and the planet’s long-term water cycle.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Bridges Again as Ukraine Tests Air Defences

Russian forces have struck bridges in Kyiv for a second consecutive day, underscoring the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson, reporting from near the Northern Bridge, described the scene as another reminder that Moscow is pressing its campaign against transport links and urban resilience.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM IST

Ukraine Moves to Counter Jet Drones as Reports Point to a New Interceptor Derived from Bars Missile-Drone

Ukraine is accelerating its response to Russia’s emerging jet-powered drone threat, with reports indicating that a new interceptor may have been developed from the Bars missile-drone platform. The development comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says domestic systems are being tested and deployed to blunt attacks that have outpaced some existing air-defense tools.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 08:55 AM IST

Merz Makes Surprise Kyiv Visit as Germany Unveils Fresh Aid for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Friday, arriving in a city under renewed Russian attack as Berlin pledged additional military support for Ukraine. The trip underscored Germany’s attempt to project resolve at a moment when battlefield pressure, airstrikes and diplomatic fatigue are all intensifying.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 07:16 AM IST

Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge Again as Pressure on the Capital Intensifies

Russian strikes have hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge for a second consecutive day, underscoring the continued vulnerability of the Ukrainian capital’s transport links under sustained attack. BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson, reporting from near the bridge, described the site as a focal point in a wider campaign aimed at disrupting movement, logistics and public confidence in Kyiv.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 10:24 PM IST

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv Bridge as German Chancellor Makes Surprise Wartime Visit

A Russian drone struck Kyiv’s Pivnichyi, or Northern, Bridge in a fresh overnight attack on the Ukrainian capital, with footage showing the aircraft hitting the span as vehicles crossed and a large fireball erupting. The strike came as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv, underscoring the continuing security pressure on the city and the diplomatic stakes of Western support for Ukraine.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 01:39 AM IST

Russia Says It Will Keep Striking Kyiv and Tells Foreign Diplomats to Leave

Russia has pledged to continue large-scale strikes on Kyiv and urged foreign diplomats and other foreigners to leave the Ukrainian capital, intensifying pressure on a city already under sustained bombardment. The warning underscores Moscow’s attempt to amplify fear around the capital even as most embassies appear to be maintaining their presence.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

Five Killed as Kyiv and Moscow Trade Overnight Strikes, Russia Hits Second Bridge

Russia and Ukraine exchanged another wave of overnight strikes, killing at least five people and deepening fears that the war is entering a more destructive phase. Russian attacks hit Kyiv and the southern port city of Odesa, while Ukrainian strikes reportedly damaged a second bridge linking occupied territory to Crimea, underscoring the widening contest over logistics, infrastructure and Black Sea access.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Bridges, Paralyse Traffic as Mayor Says City Is Being ‘Torn Apart’

Russian strikes on Kyiv have damaged key bridges across the Dnipro River, triggering severe traffic disruption and underscoring Moscow’s continued ability to pressure Ukraine’s capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attacks were “tearing Kyiv apart,” as emergency crews worked to assess damage and restore movement across the city.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:53 PM IST)

Zelenskyy Says Putin Ordered Russian Forces to Abandon the Rules of War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Vladimir Putin of instructing Russian military leaders to disregard the rules of war, a charge that underscores Kyiv’s claim that Moscow is escalating pressure on civilians as it seeks battlefield leverage. The allegation, reported by the Financial Times, comes amid renewed concern that Russia is using strikes and coercive tactics to drive residents out of Ukraine’s capital and weaken the country’s wartime resilience.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (06:30 PM IST)

Marine Corps Hits FY26 Recruiting Goal, Extends Pentagon’s Enlistment Rebound

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command has exceeded its fiscal year 2026 recruiting mission across every component and category, marking one of the clearest signs yet of a broader recovery in U.S. military enlistments. The result gives the service a strong launch into fiscal year 2027 and underscores how sustained recruiting gains are reshaping the Pentagon’s manpower outlook.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:06 PM IST)

Kyiv Braces as Russian Strikes Sever Bridges, Disrupting a City Under Siege

Kyiv’s mayor says intensified Russian strikes are “tearing Kyiv apart,” as fresh attacks have damaged infrastructure, disrupted traffic across the Dnipro River and deepened pressure on the Ukrainian capital. The latest barrage underscores Moscow’s continuing effort to degrade civilian life, strain emergency services and complicate movement in a city that remains a central symbol of Ukrainian resistance.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (06:06 PM IST)

Broadcom to Extend Up to $42 Billion Loan to Anthropic for Chip Leases, Filing Says

Broadcom is preparing to lend Anthropic as much as $42 billion to help the artificial intelligence startup lease its chips, according to a filing cited in an exclusive Reuters report. The arrangement underscores how deeply AI infrastructure financing is becoming intertwined with the companies building and supplying the technology, while adding fresh momentum to Broadcom shares and the broader semiconductor trade.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:23 PM IST)

Klitschko Warns Intensified Russian Strikes Are Ripping Through Kyiv

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says intensified Russian strikes are tearing through the Ukrainian capital, with repeated attacks disrupting bridges, traffic and daily life across the Dnipro River. The latest wave underscores a widening Russian tactic aimed not only at military targets but at the city’s transport arteries and civilian resilience.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:21 PM IST)

Seoul Threatens Further Measures as Kyiv Faces Pressure to Apologize Over Prisoner Transfer Row

South Korea has warned it may take further measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv issues a public apology over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war, escalating an unusual diplomatic dispute between two countries aligned against Russia’s war. The confrontation underscores Seoul’s sensitivity to any handling of North Korean personnel and its concern that the episode could reverberate through its broader security posture.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (10:52 AM IST)

New Contest Turns Biological Age Into a Race for Youth

A new competition is drawing attention in the frontier AI and machine learning world by rewarding entrants not for longevity alone, but for measurable reductions in biological age. The premise reflects a broader shift in health tech: using data-driven biomarkers, rather than birthdays, to track how the body is actually aging. The contest arrives as AI systems, wearables, and advanced diagnostics increasingly converge on the problem of aging, a field that is attracting researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking objective ways to quantify human healthspan.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (11:37 PM IST)

Russian Drones Hit Kyiv School and Key Bridge Linking City’s Banks

Russian drones struck Kyiv overnight, damaging a school and hitting a key bridge that connects the Ukrainian capital’s eastern and western banks, according to local reporting. The attacks underscore Moscow’s continued effort to pressure the city’s civilian infrastructure and transport network even as Ukrainian air defenses work to blunt repeated drone raids.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:32 AM IST)

Russia Launches Deadly Missile and Drone Barrage on Ukraine, Hitting Power Infrastructure and Killing 7

Russia carried out a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least seven people and striking energy infrastructure, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attacks underscored Moscow’s continuing campaign to weaken Ukraine’s grid and pressure civilians as winter approaches, while also prompting air-defense responses beyond Ukraine’s borders.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:30 PM IST)

Russia’s missile and drone barrage keeps Kyiv under constant threat

Russia launched another wave of ballistic missiles and jet-propelled drones at Ukraine, intensifying pressure on Kyiv and other cities while air defenses scrambled to respond. The strikes killed civilians, damaged infrastructure and underscored how Moscow continues to use long-range firepower to strain Ukraine’s energy system, emergency services and public morale.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:29 PM IST)

Russia Launches Largest Strike on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Since Spring as Winter Nears

Russia has carried out its largest attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since spring, intensifying pressure on the power system just as colder weather approaches. The overnight strikes triggered emergency outages in Kyiv and other areas, underscoring Moscow’s continued focus on degrading civilian resilience and complicating Ukraine’s winter preparations.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:00 PM IST)

Russian Strike on Kyiv Hits Energy Infrastructure, Killing 3 and Injuring 6 in Overnight Assault

Russia launched an overnight attack on Kyiv that struck energy infrastructure and killed at least three people, injuring six others, according to local authorities and reports from the Ukrainian capital. The assault underscores Moscow’s continuing campaign against Ukraine’s power grid as winter approaches, raising fresh concerns over civilian safety, heating, and the resilience of the country’s energy system.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (12:31 AM IST)

Russia’s Missile-and-Drone Barrage Keeps Kyiv Under Constant Threat

Russia launched another wave of ballistic missiles and jet-propelled drones at Kyiv, deepening anxiety in the Ukrainian capital and underscoring Moscow’s ability to sustain long-range pressure despite battlefield attrition. The strikes, which also hit a scientific institution and sparked fires in the city center, highlight the widening reach of Russia’s air campaign and the strain it places on Ukraine’s air defenses, emergency services and civilian morale.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (11:48 PM IST)

Russia’s Missile and Drone Barrage Keeps Kyiv Under Constant Strain

Russia launched another wave of ballistic missiles and jet-propelled drones at Kyiv, deepening pressure on Ukraine’s capital and underscoring the Kremlin’s ability to sustain long-range strikes despite months of war. The attack sparked fires and damage in the city center, including at a scientific institution, while air defenses scrambled to intercept incoming weapons. The latest assault adds to a pattern of repeated strikes designed to exhaust Ukraine’s defenses and unsettle civilians far from the front line.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (11:24 AM IST)

Ukraine’s Defense Industry Sees a Second Chance as War Reorders Production

Ukraine’s defense sector is entering a new phase as battlefield demand, foreign interest and wartime necessity push domestic arms production back into strategic focus. But officials and analysts say the industry’s revival will depend on more than improvisation: it needs regulation, capital, export rules and a durable industrial base to survive beyond the front line.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:51 AM IST)

Russian Jet-Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv Science Academy as Ukraine Reports 10 Dead

Russian jet-drone strikes hit Kyiv and multiple regions across Ukraine overnight, killing at least 10 people and setting off fires in the capital, according to local authorities and media reports. Among the damaged sites was the Kyiv Science Academy, underscoring the widening reach of Moscow’s air campaign against civilian and symbolic targets. The attacks came as European calls for de-escalation again failed to produce any visible restraint from Moscow, deepening pressure on Ukraine’s air defenses and on Western governments weighing further military support.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (12:27 AM IST)

People Escape Historic Kyiv Academy Building After Russian Drone Strike

People were seen escaping a historic building belonging to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences after it was struck by a Russian drone in Kyiv, according to BBC correspondent Paul Adams at the scene. The attack underscores the continuing vulnerability of the Ukrainian capital, where symbolic institutions remain exposed even as air defences intercept much of Russia’s nightly strike campaign.

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