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17/08/2026

250+ days without a port call — and conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are now drawing attention.

Footage shared by a U.S. sailor reportedly shows soiled bathroom facilities and broken plumbing, while crew members have also faced reported strains involving food and water supplies.

The carrier’s prolonged deployment has triggered growing scrutiny over crew welfare, morale and mental health, including questions from US lawmakers.

The footage offers a rare look at the human and operational cost of an exceptionally long deployment at sea.

17/08/2026

A massive Ukrainian drone assault has sparked a major fire at a Wildberries distribution warehouse in Russia’s Moscow region.

Dramatic footage showed thick black smoke and flames rising from the facility in Koledino following the overnight attack on August 16.

Russian authorities said 822 Ukrainian drones were intercepted or destroyed across the country, including hundreds reportedly targeting the Moscow region.

At least six people were killed across Russia, according to Russian authorities.

The claims have not been independently verified.

17/08/2026

Bangladesh has linked a possible Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visit to India with the issue of Sheikh Hasina’s extradition.

Dhaka’s Foreign Ministry said India and Bangladesh have been discussing a possible visit for several weeks, but alleged that bilateral ties were strained following Sheikh Hasina’s August 5 press conference in New Delhi.

The development highlights the growing diplomatic friction between Dhaka and New Delhi and the central role Hasina’s presence in India continues to play in bilateral relations.

17/08/2026

India’s indigenous precision-strike ecosystem takes another step forward.

Private Indian defence company Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. (HoverIt) has conducted a successful flight test of Divyastra Mk3, described by the company as a next-generation, jet-powered loitering munition developed in India.

The company’s co-founders called the test a demonstration of India’s growing ability to design, engineer and fly advanced strike systems domestically.

The development comes as India accelerates its Atmanirbhar Bharat push in unmanned systems and precision weapons.

Iran has announced a $30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, according to Iran’s military.Iranian ...
17/08/2026

Iran has announced a $30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, according to Iran’s military.

Iranian Army chief Major General Amir Hatami reportedly said the reward would rise to $60,000 if carried out by a woman.

The military also reportedly offered to purchase the weapon used in the attack at twice its market value, replace it with a new weapon and preserve the original for a planned museum.

A major Renaissance art heist has shocked Italy.Thieves reportedly stole four works attributed to Renaissance master Ant...
17/08/2026

A major Renaissance art heist has shocked Italy.

Thieves reportedly stole four works attributed to Renaissance master Antonello da Messina from the MuMe museum in Messina, Sicily, during the city’s Assumption holiday celebrations.

Among the stolen works were three panels from the 1473 San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided panel depicting the Virgin Mary and the dead Christ in PietĂ .

💰 Art expert Alberto Fiz estimated the combined value at €70–80 million ($81–92 million).

The thieves reportedly bypassed the museum’s alarm and security systems and removed the artworks from their displays. Two additional panels from the polyptych were abandoned during the escape.

A unique India-Nepal military tradition continues.Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has arrived in Kathmandu for an ...
17/08/2026

A unique India-Nepal military tradition continues.

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has arrived in Kathmandu for an official visit from August 17–19, during which President Ram Chandra Paudel will confer on him the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army.

The visit will also include:
🔹 Defence talks with Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel
🔹 Interaction with officer cadets in Shivapuri
🔹 A visit to Pokhara to meet Indian Army veterans and honour gallantry awardees

The reciprocal honorary-rank tradition dates back to 1950, reflecting the deep military ties between India and Nepal.

“Indian Army, not Gulf jobs.”Former Gorkha soldiers and their supporters took to the streets in Pokhara, Nepal, demandin...
15/08/2026

“Indian Army, not Gulf jobs.”

Former Gorkha soldiers and their supporters took to the streets in Pokhara, Nepal, demanding the resumption of recruitment of Nepali youths into the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme.

Gorkha recruitment has been disrupted since 2020, with Nepal raising concerns over the four-year Agniveer service model and post-service prospects.

The protesters argue that military service in India offers Nepali youths a better opportunity while preserving a centuries-old Gorkha military tradition linking India and Nepal.

The protest comes days ahead of Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth’s scheduled visit to Nepal from August 16.

14/08/2026

B-21 Raider? A mysterious military aircraft spotted near McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, has sparked speculation online.

Footage shows a large grey aircraft with a distinctive stealth-bomber-like shape flying near the US Air Force base.

Possible theories include the B-21 Raider, B-2 Spirit, RQ-170 Sentinel or even the unacknowledged RQ-180.

However, US officials have not identified the aircraft, and there is no confirmation that it was a B-21.

For now, it remains a mystery. đź‘€

14/08/2026

A former Pakistani Interior Minister has sparked outrage after publicly praising Hafiz Saeed and issuing threats against India.

Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, who served as Interior Minister under Imran Khan, reportedly appeared at a public event alongside senior figures linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Addressing the gathering, Ahmed said: “Main Hafiz sahab ka ghulam hoon” — “I am Hafiz Saeed’s servant.”

He also made a provocative threat against India, claiming that Allah would destroy the country if it “even looks towards Pakistan.”

Hafiz Saeed is a UN-designated terrorist and founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba.

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