Authorities across multiple countries are preparing to observe the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Shawwal and the end of Ramadan, which determines the date of Eid-ul-Fitr in 2026. In Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court has called on citizens to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on the evening of March 18. The official announcement will determine whether Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated the following day or after an additional day of fasting. Several Gulf nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, are expected to align their Eid celebrations with Saudi Arabia, depending on…

India is developing an indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) named Ghatak UCAV, according to information released by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The platform is designed to strengthen the country’s future air combat capabilities through advanced stealth and long-range strike features. The Ghatak UCAV is being developed with a flying-wing design, a configuration intended to reduce radar visibility and improve survivability in contested airspace. Officials and project details indicate that the drone is being built to carry out precision strikes deep inside adversary territory while minimizing risks to human pilots.…

Indian equity markets closed higher on Monday as benchmark indices recovered strongly after the previous session’s sharp decline. The BSE Sensex rose 938.93 points, or 1.26%, to close at 75,502.85, while the Nifty 50 gained 257.70 points to settle at 23,408.80. According to market data, the Sensex experienced significant volatility during the session. The index touched an early low of 73,949.76 in the first two hours of trading before rallying to a high of 75,805.27 later in the day. The movement represented an intraday swing of approximately 1,855 points. Market participants attributed the recovery…

Western analysts say the accuracy of recent attacks in the Gulf may indicate the use of advanced satellite navigation technology Western intelligence experts have suggested that Iran may be using China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System to guide missiles and drones in attacks targeting military assets in the Gulf region. According to analysts, the level of precision observed in certain strikes against facilities linked to the United States in the Middle East suggests the use of satellite-based navigation systems. Experts say such accuracy is typically achieved through global navigation systems such as the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) or…

The United States has increased diplomatic and economic pressure on Cuba, as comments by Donald Trump and recent policy decisions highlight growing tensions between the two countries. Recent reports indicate that the Trump administration has taken a tougher stance toward Cuba, including maintaining strict sanctions and designating the country as a state sponsor of terrorism, a move that allows the United States to impose tougher economic restrictions.  According to officials and media reports, Trump has described Cuba as a “failed nation” and urged its leadership to “make a deal” with Washington. He has also suggested that…