US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defence as the “Department of War,” a White House official confirmed on Thursday. The move, aimed at reshaping the identity of the government’s largest institution, is being seen as part of Trump’s effort to leave his imprint…
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced an accelerated plan to boost France’s defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 — three years ahead of the original 2030 target — in response to evolving global challenges. The initial goal was to double the defence budget from 2017 levels by 2030. However, Emmanuel Macron…
Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 21:31 IST Top government sources say policymakers have it all sorted, and there is nothing to worry about Sources say all key ministries like commerce, finance, and oil are monitoring the situation. (Representational image/Shutterestock) Why should we be concerned about what’s happening between Israel and Iran? Given the state of the…
Justin Bieber sets record straight on Sexyy Red, Ray J online rumours Sexyy Red and Justin Bieber share a good friendship and were seen enjoying each other’s company at her birthday party recently. When Ray J claimed he had an affair with the rapper and subsequently, the two got into a feud, the Baby hitmaker…
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a visit to the BAE Systems’ Govan facility, in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, June 2, 2025. — Reuters Britain on Monday announced that it would build 12 new attack submarines as it launched a major defence review to move the country to “war-fighting readiness” in the face…
The Congress Party swiftly condemned the revelation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of “misleading the nation” and calling for an urgent special session of parliament to address what it described as a grave breach of public trust and national accountability. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge, posting a sharp critique on X (formerly…
Lady Gaga fans rush to her defence amid Zendaya controversy Zendaya and Lady Gaga were caught in a bad situation, and now fans of both stars couldn’t shake off how their meeting ended. A resurfaced video from 12 years ago, which is now going viral on social media, recorded the Dune star’s encounter with the…
US President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defence shield in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2025. — Reuters US President Donald Trump picked a design for his Golden Dome missile defence system and named a leader of the ambitious $175 billion defence…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a ceremony to sign an agreement of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 17, 2025. — Reuters Iran’s parliament approved a 20-year strategic partnership on Wednesday between Moscow and Tehran, state media reported. The agreement represents a…
