India posts defence attaches to several new nations for 1st time

Tugendhat defends defence policies amid recruitment woes

Conservative Security Minister Tom Tugendhat defends the government's defence policies amid record-low armed services recruitment. He highlights substantial investments in nuclear technology and advanced equipment like the DragonFire laser system. Tugendhat also expresses the commitment to veterans and criticises Labour for lacking similar support. He underscores the need to enhance recruitment, particularly for the Army, Air Force, and Navy, to ensure national security against threats like those from Vladimir Putin. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

WATCH: Butterfly sanctuary in Trento's tropical greenhouse

The Italian Museum of Sciences in Trento (MUSE) raises awareness of biodiversity by recreating a Tanzanian butterfly forest inspired by the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a vital hotspot for global biodiversity conservation.

Mozambique: Over a million displaced by violence in Cabo Delgado

Poland's parliament rejects bill easing abortion access

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his centrist coalition government suffered a bitter defeat on Friday in parliament.

China joins Belarus military drills near the Polish border

Poland and Ukraine sign 'unprecedented' military agreement

The Ukrainian leader met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Monday to discuss Russia's continuing attacks on Ukraine and further support from NATO.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says commitment to Ukraine 'is ironclad'

On his second day in the job, Lammy is on a whirlwind tour of 'key partner' countries Germany, Poland and Sweden where continued support for Ukraine was high on the agenda.

UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine

David Lammy is seeking to tighten UK relations with the EU and stress the new government is just as supportive of Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Families of 737 MAX Crash Victims Seek Justice

Families of 737 MAX , Crash Victims Seek Justice. 'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ). 'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ). The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people. The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people. Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial. Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial. In 2021, the DOJ charged Boeing with fraud for misleading regulators regarding the 737 MAX. However, prosecutors went on to accept an agreement that could see felony charges against Boeing dropped in three years. 'Newsweek' reports that the DOJ reopened the possibility of prosecuting Boeing in May, claiming the company breached the original 2021 deal. Now, the DOJ has until July 7 to determine whether it will file charges against Boeing. Families of those who died in the two Boeing crashes have pushed for high-ranking Boeing officials to be prosecuted and the company to be fined $24 billion. We want to find some meaning in what happened to our loved ones. , Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'. If we can make aviation safer so this doesn't happen again, then we have had some victories out of this, Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'

Boeing Facing Potential Boycott Following Fatal Severe Turbulence Incident

Boeing Facing Potential , Boycott Following Fatal , Severe Turbulence Incident. 'Newsweek' reports that Boeing is facing renewed calls for a boycott of the plane manufacturer after a fatal severe turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight. . On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered "clear-air turbulence" that injured 23 passengers and nine crew members. . Geoffrey Kitchen, a 73-year-old British musical theater director, died following the incident on the Boeing 777 en route from London to Singapore. . In a statement released after the incident, Singapore Airlines said that medical personnel were on standby to assist the injured at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. According to authorities, a total of 14 people were hospitalized with minor injuries. . 'Newsweek' reports that clear-air turbulence is undetectable by radar, making it an unpredictable and inherently dangerous situation. According to data from Flightradar24, the Boeing 777 plummeted over 6,000 feet in under three minutes. . The news comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny regarding its quality and safety standards following a string of recent incidents. . In January, the rear door plug of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 came off in mid-flight, an incident which resulted in the FAA grounding all Max 9 aircraft. . In March, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Australia to New Zealand abruptly lost altitude, injuring nearly 50 people. . Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, which killed over 300 people and grounded the MAX model for nearly two years. . Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, which killed over 300 people and grounded the MAX model for nearly two years.

Ethiopia: Sudanese refugees flee camps in Amhara region amid insecurity

5 Surprising Facts About Selfies

5 , Surprising Facts About Selfies. Everyone loves a good selfie, so in celebration of National Selfie Day, , here are five facts about everyone's favorite pastime. 1, According to Selfiecity, a research project conducted by OFFC, women take more selfies than men. 2. , ‘Time’ found that Makati City, Philippines, is the selfie capital of the world. 3. , Selfies may seem like a modern trend, but actually date back to 1524 when artist Parmigianino painted his own reflection in "Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror.". 4. , ‘Selfie’ was the word of the year in 2013 after its usage increased by 17,000 percent in that year alone. 5. , The average age of selfie-takers is 23.6, though preteens are rapidly gaining on millennials

DRAMATIC! Chinese Troops Armed With Axes, Knives, Attack Filipino Navy Boats In South China Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines have released new footage showing Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe, and other weapons in a recent clash with Philippine naval vessels near the strategic Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. The confrontation occurred as Philippine forces attempted a critical resupply mission to marines stationed on the derelict warship BRP Sierra Madre. #SouthChinaSea #China #ChineseCoastGuardAttackPhilippinesVessel #ViralVideo #ChinaAttacksPhilippinesBoat #Philippines #NavalClash #MaritimeDispute #ChineseCoastGuard #FilipinoNavy #TensionsRising #GeopoliticalConflict #TerritorialClaims #BRPSierraMadre #AyunginShoal #MilitaryAggression #InternationalWaters #SecurityCrisis ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~

WATCH: Tensions escalate in South China Sea as China clashes with Philippines

Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.

China Blames Philippines For Ship Collision In South China Sea, Manila Denies The Accusation

A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military. #SouthChinaSea #MaritimeDispute #Philippines #China #ShipCollision #TerritorialConflict #BRPSierraMadre #SecondThomasShoal #CoastGuard #Navy #Geopolitics #RegionalTensions #InternationalRelations #FreedomOfNavigation #SouthEastAsia ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~

Zelenskyy promotes Ukraine peace summit in surprise visit to Philippines

During his visit to Manila, the Ukrainian president said that Russia is using Chinese diplomats to dissuade countries from attending the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.