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Hezbollah's deployment of fibre-optic FPV drones along Israel's northern border presents a significant defence challenge. These small, low-flying drones bypass jamming systems, making them difficult to detect and intercept. Israel is racing to develop countermeasures against this evolving threat, which has already resulted in casualties and damage to military assets.

Hezbollah's deployment of cheap, fibre-optic drones is presenting a significant challenge to Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. These low-tech, untraceable devices, unlike GPS-guided ones, are difficult to counter, forcing the Israeli military to adapt its tactics. The group is manufacturing these drones domestically, exploiting perceived weaknesses in Israeli defenses.

President Trump and PM Modi discussed West Asia's security, including the importance of securing safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders also reviewed significant progress in bilateral cooperation, with "incredible deals" in energy and other sectors anticipated soon. Ambassador Gor highlighted the strong relationship and focus on tangible results.

Russian intelligence is actively compromising thousands of Signal accounts, targeting US officials, military, and journalists. Hackers impersonate support staff to trick users into revealing sensitive information, enabling full account takeovers. This allows them to view messages, steal contact lists, and launch phishing attacks, posing a significant national security risk.

In FY26, India saw nearly 290 people die in air crashes. The financial year also witnessed muted passenger traffic growth and an unprecedented operational meltdown at India’s largest airline. How will the next fiscal pan out even as the West Asia conflict lingers spiking fuel prices?

Russian intelligence-linked hackers are targeting users of messaging apps like Signal, compromising thousands of accounts by impersonating trusted contacts and security prompts. The FBI and CISA warn that these sophisticated phishing campaigns bypass user-level security, aiming for individuals of high intelligence value. Users are urged to be vigilant and follow cybersecurity best practices to protect their accounts.

Hockey star Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Russian TV star Anna Kasterova have accrued noteworthy wealth on the basis of success as a hockey player and media personality. Their investments in the U.S and Russia make their financial portfolio continue to swell, with Malkin earning huge amounts of money in the NHL and the couple investing in other areas. The following is a closer examination of their projected joint net worth and sources of income in 2026.

German prosecutors said they are investigating the attempted murder of Berlin-based russian journalist Elena Kostyuchenko after she was one of the three Russian exile journalists who experienced symptoms consistent with poisoning.

Cyprus has arrested a russian journalist for "security reasons" and plans to deport him after revoking his residency permit. The Russian Foreign Ministry has demanded a formal apology from Cyprus. Cyprus authorities have denied allegations of excessive force during the arrest, stating that the journalist had resisted police officers. Russian Foreign Ministry accused "Western intelligence services" of being behind the arrest and has called for an official apology from Cyprus.

A new iPhone hacking technique called DarkSword is silently compromising devices. Visiting an infected website can lead to data theft. This spyware targets older iOS versions. Sensitive information like passwords and photos can be stolen within minutes. Apple has released updates, but many users remain vulnerable. Experts urge immediate software updates to stay protected.

russian journalists and rights activists are calling for the release of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent opposition politician, ahead of his trial. He is facing up to 25 years in jail for alleged treason and other charges that his supporters claim are politically motivated.

A Russian court on Monday extended until June 5 the pre-trial detention of US-russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who faces 15 years in prison on charges of spreading "false information," according to her employer. That charge carries up to five years in prison while spreading "false information" has a maximum sentence of 15 years.

A US-russian journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, has been charged by Russia for failing to register as a "foreign agent." This move by Russian authorities has been criticized by rights groups as an escalation of their campaign against independent media. Kurmasheva is the second US reporter to be detained in Russia this year. If convicted, she could face up to five years in prison. Critics argue that the law is overly broad, allowing Russian law enforcement to arrest journalists at will.

Ekaterina Barabash, a pro-Ukrainian journalist, escaped house arrest in Russia with the help of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and fled to Paris. Facing up to 10 years in prison for criticizing the Russian army, Barabash denounced the lack of journalism and freedom of expression in Russia.

A man convicted for the murder of russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya has been pardoned in exchange for fighting in Ukraine, according to reports. Sergei Khadzhikurbanov, a former law enforcement officer, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2014 for his role in organizing the killing. He reportedly took advantage of a scheme to sign up to fight in Ukraine while in prison and has now been pardoned. Politkovskaya, known for her reporting on abuses in Russia's war in Chechnya, was shot dead in Moscow in 2006.

russian journalist Anna Prokofieva was killed after her crew hit a landmine near the Ukraine border amidst escalating conflict. Cameraman Dmitry Volkov was severely injured. This incident highlights the increasing dangers faced by media personnel in the region.

Russia revoked the accreditation of two German ARD journalists, ordering their departure. Moscow framed this as retaliation for Germany's alleged targeting of two Russian state TV journalists. Germany denied shutting down Channel One's office, clarifying that the issue pertained to residence status, handled independently by state authorities.

NEW DELHI: Experts from the Indian and Russian media on Monday called for joint action to counter the challenges posed by the Western media

The Kremlin criticized France's recent decision to deny accreditation to certain russian journalists for the Paris 2024 Olympics. France cited security concerns as the reason for this decision. Acting French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced on Sunday that over 4,000 applications for Olympics accreditations were rejected by French security services. These included applications from Russia and Belarus due to fears of espionage and cyberattacks.

France warned of possible retaliation against Russia after the country revoked press accreditation for French reporter Benjamin Quenelle, labeling it a "disguised expulsion." The French foreign ministry called the decision "unjustified and arbitrary," threatening a response if not reconsidered. Russia’s move followed France's refusal to issue visas to journalists from pro-Kremlin media, whom Paris accused of espionage. Le Monde condemned Russia's decision, noting that even during the Cold War, it maintained operations in Moscow.