Russia demands OHCHR to condemn Ukraine's attack on college

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:49 PM

Geneva, May 22 (IANS) The Permanent Mission of Russia to the United Nations in Geneva demanded on Friday that UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk and his Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) publicly condemn the Kyiv regime's attack on the college in Starobilsk.

Cyprus becomes India's 'secure ally' in region of geostrategic importance

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:46 PM

Nicosia/New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Cyprus, which expressed solidarity and unwavering support to India in its fight against cross-border terrorism during President Nikos Christodoulides' meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, continues to align closely with New Delhi, particularly on the security framework, because of Pakistan’s behavior.

MQ-9 drones emerge as key US strike asset in Iran operations: Pentagon

IANS | May 22, 2026 8:00 PM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) The US Air Force's MQ-9 Reaper drones emerged as one of the most heavily used platforms during recent operations linked to Iran, senior Air Force officials told lawmakers this week, describing the unmanned aircraft as a critical force multiplier in combat missions across the Middle East.

China driving new space arms race: Pentagon

IANS | May 22, 2026 7:26 PM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) The United States needs to rapidly expand its military space capabilities amid mounting concern over China’s growing advances in space warfare, senior Pentagon officials have told lawmakers this week, warning that future conflicts will depend heavily on dominance in orbit.