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Protests held across the world in support of Palestinians as Israel intensifies airstrikes in Gaza

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators from major cities in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia voiced their support for the Palestinians, over the weekend as Israel expanded its air and ground strikes in Gaza.

UK awards BAE nearly $5 billion contract for AUKUS submarine program

The United Kingdom awarded a 4 billion pound ($4.9 billion) contract to three UK-based companies for the design and construction of a nuclear-powered attack submarine, as part of the country's AUKUS program with Australia and the US.

UK set to begin rollout of world’s first seven-minute cancer treatment jab

The United Kingdom's state-run National Health Service (NHS) achieved an enormous milestone in the fight against cancer as it got ready to become the first healthcare system globally to offer a revolutionary cancer treatment injection that could potentially reduce...

More than 3 million people displaced amidst Sudan conflict, says UN

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), on Wednesday, said over 3 million individuals have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan as a result of the ongoing conflict between rival armed factions.

Allies pledge more military aid as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits UK, France and Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited key allies, including the UK, France, Germany and Italy, during his European tour, where he secured commitments to increased military aid.

UK’s first coronation in 70 years: King Charles and Queen Camilla crowned in historic ceremony

King Charles and Queen Camilla have been crowned on a historic day of pageantry, as tens of thousands of people braved the rain to get a glimpse of the newly crowned king

Australia, UK and US unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine project

The leaders of the US, the UK and Australia unveiled an ambitious multibillion-dollar plan for a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines amid growing concern about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Australia expected to buy five US nuclear submarines as part of AUKUS

Australia is set to purchase up to five US Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines in 2030s as part of AUKUS pact with the United States and the United Kingdom, according to four US officials.

US, UK and Australia hold China-focused air drills

The United States, UK, and Australia, on Wednesday, conducted joint air drills, Red Flag, over the Nevada desert and beyond as part of a simulation of high-end combat operations against Chinese fighter jets and air defenses.

UK’s first space mission suffers failure

Britain’s first-ever satellite mission ended in failure when the Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket, which took off from  Newquay, Cornwall, failed to reach the designated orbit.

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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets