Israel and Greece sign giant 'Achilles Shield' defence deal to tackle 'common regional challenges'

IANS | August 31, 2026 3:29 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 31 (IANS) In a major defence export deal, one of the largest-ever in Israel's history, Israel and Greece on Monday signed the giant 'Achilles Shield' deal, under which Israel will establish a multi-layered defence system in Greece, which includes Israeli systems architecture, including the 'David's Sling' and 'Spider' systems manufactured by Rafael and the 'Barak MX' system manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

Baloch groups seek global action against Pakistan on Enforced Disappearances Day

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:54 PM

Quetta, Aug 31 (IANS) As the world marked the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, several Baloch human rights organisations and activists remembered those forcibly disappeared from their homes, streets and communities across Balochistan by Pakistani forces, while expressing solidarity with families enduring years of uncertainty about the fate of their loved ones.

Iran claims drone strikes at US airbase in UAE

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:46 PM

Tehran, Aug 31 (IANS) The Iranian Army on Monday claimed that it carried out drone strikes at the locations of the helicopter and forces stationed at the Al Minhad airbase in the UAE in response to the US attacks against Iran on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.