Kyiv Launches Drone Interceptor Programme to Protect Capital Kyiv will allocate 260 million hryvnias ($6.2 million) to establish a drone interceptor programme aimed at defending the capital’s skies from Russian drone attacks. City authorities announced this move on Friday, emphasising the urgent need to strengthen air defence capabilities. Responding to Increased Russian Drone Attacks Russia has increased its combined drone and missile attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks. These hours-long night assaults have caused damage across many districts in the city, adding to the pressure on local defences. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s city military administration, shared the update on…
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The competition between iOS and Android in India is expected to heat up with the entry of another player – Aurora Operating System. Aurora OS is an India-Russia collaboration under the rubric of BRICS with the goal of establishing a sovereign mobile ecosystem in India outside the American one. This partnership underscores the deepening technological partnership between Russia and India. It is being facilitated by the Indo-Russia Technology Hub in Delhi, which is a joint venture between Innopraktika Russia, an NGO in the field of international education, and BharRosa, an Indian special purpose vehicle set up for this purpose. Aurora OS is…
Trump Calls Elon Musk’s Plan for New Political Party ‘Ridiculous’ President Donald Trump has criticised Elon Musk’s plan to form a new political party, calling it “ridiculous” and saying it would only add confusion to the US system. Speaking to reporters in New Jersey before boarding Air Force One, Trump said the US has always worked under a two-party system. He argued that a third party would not succeed. “I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party,” Trump said. “We have tremendous success with the Republican Party. Third parties have never worked, so he can have fun with it,…
TSMC Focus Shifts to US Amid Tariff Concerns Taiwan’s TSMC is reportedly considering delaying its chip plant project in Japan to focus on expanding operations in the United States. The move aims to avoid tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report suggests that prioritising US operations would help TSMC mitigate the impact of new tariffs while maintaining supply to key customers in the country. TSMC is a critical player in the global semiconductor industry, producing advanced chips for leading technology firms worldwide. However, the company has stated that its investment plans in…
Largest Data Breach in Australia in Years Qantas has suffered a major cyberattack, marking Australia’s biggest data breach in years. The airline confirmed on Wednesday that a hacker broke into a third-party customer service platform, gaining access to the personal information of around six million customers. The stolen data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers. The airline detected unusual activity on the platform and acted immediately to contain the breach. Qantas did not reveal the location of the targeted call centre or specify which customers were affected. “We are continuing to investigate the proportion…
African Scientists Extract Two-Million-Year-Old Proteins in Historic First In a scientific first, African researchers have successfully extracted two-million-year-old enamel proteins from fossilised teeth in South Africa. This breakthrough has revealed rare biological details about Paranthropus robustus, an extinct species that lived alongside early humans. The fossils were found at the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Johannesburg. This site is the world’s richest source of hominin remains, thanks to the region’s unique geology which helped preserve these ancient fossils. Unlocking Ancient Secrets with Enamel Proteins The research team used palaeoproteomics, a technique that studies ancient proteins that…
Tata Motors Remains Calm Amid Rare-Earth Curbs, Explores Alternative Supply Sources Tata Motors, the parent company of luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, announced on Tuesday that it is actively seeking alternative sources for rare-earth magnets but has not been forced into urgent action despite China’s export restrictions. Supply Chain Holds Steady for Now Chief Financial Officer PB Balaji stated at an event in Mumbai that Tata Motors is not currently facing production issues due to the export curbs. “There’s no panic because we believe the supplies are coming through. There’s no production curtailment. Nothing is being planned at this point…
Nvidia Makes First Appearance at Chinese Trade Event Nvidia, the US chipmaker and global leader in artificial intelligence hardware, will attend a major supply chain exhibition in Beijing this July. According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, this marks the first time Nvidia will participate in the China International Supply Chain Expo. The event will run from 16 to 20 July and is expected to host more than 230 new companies, both Chinese and international. Strategic Presence Despite Regulatory Pressures Nvidia’s attendance comes as it faces challenges in the Chinese market. Ongoing US export restrictions are limiting the company’s ability to…
NASA Delays ISS Mission Over Russian Segment Air Leak Concerns NASA has postponed a four-person crew mission to the International Space Station (ISS) due to concerns about air leaks in its Russian section. The decision was made after new pressure issues were found in the Zvezda Service Module, a key component that has experienced recurring leaks. New Pressure Issues Discovered The US space agency is working closely with Roscosmos, Russia’s space agency, to understand a fresh pressure pattern. This was detected by cosmonauts inside the Zvezda module, which has been part of the ISS for over 20 years. In recent…
Starlink Seeks Approval for Satellite Network in Southwestern Switzerland Starlink, the satellite internet service led by Elon Musk, has applied to launch operations in southwestern Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Office of Communications (BAKOM) confirmed the application on Tuesday. Plan for 40 Antennas in Leuk Submitted According to Swiss newspaper Le Nouvelliste, Starlink submitted its application earlier this summer. The plan includes setting up 40 satellite antennas in the municipality of Leuk. The proposal represents a significant step towards expanding Starlink’s European coverage. A BAKOM spokesperson stated that discussions with Starlink are ongoing. However, the timeline and specifics of the potential…