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Samarahan online seller jailed total 36 years for drug trafficking, possession
Dayang Nurhanisah is escorted after proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — Photo by Kentigern Minggu KUCHING (July 11): The High Court here today sentenced an online seller to a total of 36 years in prison for trafficking 3.6675kg of...

CERT-In partners with BITS-Pilani to build India's cyber defense workforce
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani to launch comprehensive cybersecurity training programmes for working professionals...

GDIT Lands $143M Navy Contract for EW Support
Brian Sheridan, GDIT General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a $143 million electronic warfare contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. The single-award task order, awarded in January by the Joint Electronic...
“No wonder Trump is scared of him” – Moment Putin arived like a mafia boss to showcase Russia’s locally produced Military Vehicles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently been inspecting domestically-produced military vehicles and motorcycles. His move is one that is showcasing Russia’s efforts to bolster its defense industry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The...

Hegseth directive on ‘unleashing U.S. military drone dominance’ includes deadlines for major overhauls
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a new directive Thursday aimed at shaking up the Pentagon’s procurement system and quickly ramping up its arsenal of unmanned aerial systems. The memo “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance,” addressed...
2,000 sanitation workers at Republic Services involved in nationwide strikes
Striking Republic workers from Boston along with other Teamsters members picketing a Republic location in Anaheim, California on Friday, July 11, 2025. Anaheim Republic workers honored the picket lines but were not permitted to join the picket...

In defence of “smart” exchange rate intervention after crises: Why the IMF may be wrong this time
Ghana’s persistent struggle with exchange rate instability-often characterised by steep depreciations of the cedi against major international currencies-can be traced back to the early 1990s, following the official adoption of a flexible exchange...

Italy: Companies with ties to Russia should be excluded from rebuilding of Ukraine
Italy has said that companies that have supported Russia’s aggression by continuing to cooperate with it should not benefit from Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts, Reuters reports. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told participants in a Rome...

OnePlus Nord CE 5 Sale Begins on July 12, 2025, Smartphone Has 7,100mAh Battery, Dimensity 8350 SoC; Check Prices of Each Variant, Other Specifications and Features
OnePlus Nord CE 5 sale will begin in India on July 12, 2025 (tomorrow). The interested customers can buy this smartphone with a massive 7,100mAh battery with 80W fast-charging support and a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor. The OnePlus Nord CE 5...

Army reservists simulate defense of key supplies in Han Kuang drills
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises entered their third day on Friday, with reservists from the Army's 206th Infantry Brigade simulating the defense of critical supplies against a Chinese attack on a logistics site...

Russian military units attacked by Ukrainian drones
0 Several cities in the Russian Federation, including Saint Petersburg and the Moscow region, were attacked last night by a series of Ukrainian drones, targeting several military units and warehouses, according to Unian, cited by IPN. Following...

Hanwha Group Joins SNU and POSTECH to Boost Sovereign Defense AI
Hanwha Group is joining forces with top Korean universities and tech companies to build a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem aimed at bolstering South Korea’s defense capabilities. The company is already playing a leading role in...

Ukrainian drone strikes reported near Russian MiG plant, other defense industry facilities amid mass attack
Editor's note: The story was updated with comments from Ukrainian official Andrii Kovalenko. Drone attacks were reported on July 11 near a Russian oil depot and multiple defense industry facilities, including a MiG jet fighter production plant...

Indictment Filed in Ukrainian Military Clothing Corruption Case
As a result of the pre-trial investigation, an indictment was sent to the court against an accomplice of Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych. This case is related to the supply of substandard clothing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which caused...

PPE Medpro trial ends with defence accusing DHSC of ‘bad claim’ and pandemic scapegoating
In his final remarks, Charles Samek KC, counsel for PPE Medpro, reinforced the core message of the defence: that the DHSC’s case amounts to little more than “buyer’s remorse” and that the department has not met the burden of proof required to...

Vivo X200 FE With ‘Military-Grade Drop Resistance’ Feature To Launch in India on July 14; Check Expected Price, Specifications and Features
Vivo will launch the Vivo X200 FE alongside the Vivo X Fold5 in India on July 14, 2025. The Vivo X200 FE will come with a “Military-grade drop resistance” feature to protect the device. The X200 FE will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+...

VCs To Double Down On Indian AI & Defence Tech Startup Investments In H2 2025
SUMMARY AI, defence tech and hardware startups to grab investors’ attention in the second half of 2025 As per Inc42’s investors survey, 57% of the 80+ respondents are looking for early-stage AI investments and another 22% are eyeing growth-stage...

Harrigan calls for probe into CCP-linked retailer on U.S. military bases
Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District | Wikipedia Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District | Wikipedia Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan of North Carolina's 10th...
General : Turkiye-Malaysia Target On Doubling Trade, Boost Defence And Tech Cooperation
By Noor Bakthtiar Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Turkiye is working to strengthen its multifaceted cooperation with Malaysia particularly in trade, defence and technology. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the current trade volume...

Proud of the role played by India’s indigenous defence technologies in Operation Sindoor: NSA Ajit Doval
We are proud of the role played by indigenous technologies in Operation Sindoor, right from Brahmos, radars, integrated air control and command systems and other surveillance tech, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said in a rare public...