The World Food Program will run out of food for distribution in southern Gaza by Saturday, said Georgios Petropoulos, an official with the U.N. Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Rafah. Aid groups have said fuel will also be depleted soon, forcing hospitals to shut down critical operations and bringing to a halt trucks delivering aid across south and central Gaza.
An escalating diplomatic row and maritime incidents between China and the Philippines have heightened tensions in the South China Sea. China's assertive claims over disputed features within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, despite an international court ruling against them, have led to confrontations, including dangerous encounters at sea. International condemnation of China's actions has prompted the Philippines to adopt a firm stance and seek support from allies like the United States and Japan, while refraining from invoking the Mutual Defense Treaty to avoid escalating the conflict.
The MoU is for the manufacturing and supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium to Indian public and private shipyards for the construction of ships.
Gen Manoj Pande highlights the importance of integrating veterans into the defence-industry ecosystem, emphasizing their unique skills and experiences for technological solutions required by the Indian Army.
The World Food Program will run out of food for distribution in southern Gaza by Saturday, said Georgios Petropoulos, an official with the U.N. Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Rafah. Aid groups have said fuel will also be depleted soon, forcing hospitals to shut down critical operations and bringing to a halt trucks delivering aid across south and central Gaza.
Indian Coast Guard and Jindal Steel & Power have signed an MoU to enhance the supply of indigenous marine-grade steel for shipbuilding projects. The MoU emphasizes indigenization efforts and underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing security challenges. This collaboration aligns with the government's 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives, aiming to boost self-reliance in the defence sector.
RTX, a major aerospace and defense company, surpassed first-quarter earnings expectations due to demand for missile defense systems and a strong commercial aftermarket business. The aftermarket business benefited from airlines extending the service life of aircraft amid the recovery in air travel and limited availability of new planes. Pratt and Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, reported a sales increase of 23%, despite ongoing inspections for potentially flawed components in its GTF jet engines.
The Biden administration has paused a shipment of bombs to Israel and is reviewing other weapons sales, concerned about their potential use in attacks on civilians. This comes amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where over 1 million civilians are seeking refuge. While Israel has been urged not to invade certain areas without safeguards, the delay in weapons approval has raised concerns. Biden's support for Israel has faced criticism, particularly among young Democrats, as he navigates the political landscape.
