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Ash Cloud From Ethiopia Hits India’s Airspace At High Speed, DGCA Issues Urgent Safety AdvisoryIndia witnessed rare aviation turbulence after volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano, dormant for nearly 10,000 years, surged across international air routes and entered the country’s airspace. The fast-moving plume travelled at 100–120 km/h, carrying hazardous ash particles, sulphur dioxide, and microscopic glass capable of damaging aircraft engines. Beginning in Gujarat, the cloud drifted toward Rajasthan and Delhi, triggering multiple flight cancellations, diversions and safety checks. IndiGo and Akasa Air cancelled Middle East routes, while other carriers rerouted planes to avoid the ash corridor. DGCA…

As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the defense contractors industry, including Kratos KTOS and its peers. Defense contractors typically require technical expertise and government clearance. Companies in this sector can also enjoy long-term contracts with government bodies, leading to more predictable revenues. Combined, these factors create high barriers to entry and can lead to limited competition. Lately, geopolitical tensions–whether it be Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or China’s aggression towards Taiwan–highlight the need for defense spending. On the other hand, demand for these products can ebb and flow with defense budgets…

“Heel! Guard! Assist!” These are just some of the commands heard at an Armor K9 protection dog training.

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) – A new fitness center is coming to Lincoln Park aimed at supporting young athletes.Essentia’s Heritage Center held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, ahead of Wednesday’s grand opening of their new fitness facility. What will now be known as the Nygaard-Forbort Fitness Center, is a space within the Duluth Heritage Center for young athletes that area already spending time in the facility for practice and games. The 1,000 sq. ft. gym is geared towards teens, but will soon be tailored for users of all-ages. The strength and conditioning hub is equipped with state of the art…

By Global Times editorial (Global Times) 09:23, November 25, 2025 Illustration: Liu Rui/GT Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi recently inspected a Self-Defense Forces base in the Ryukyu Islands and announced that the plan to deploy Type 03 Chu-SAM missiles on Yonaguni Island would move forward. Koizumi claimed that the move is intended to “lower the chance of an armed attack on Japan” and stressed that “the view that it will heighten regional tensions is not accurate.” Yet this seemingly “self-defensive” narrative is, in fact, a direct challenge that threatens regional peace and stability. By deploying offensive weapons on the southwestern…

Dubai just got a little more “Dangerous.”Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced today that its 2024 tournament winner — and one of the promotion’s biggest rising stars — Dakota Ditcheva will return against former Bellator Kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz in the featured bout of PFL: Road to Dubai, which takes place Sat., Feb. 7, 2026, inside Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Ditcheva (15-0) fought just once in 2025, but she made it count. At PFL Africa 1 in June, she dominated former Bellator fighter Sumiko Inaba for three rounds, bloodying “Lady Samurai” with a one-sided performance. The win came at…

Walsh College is partnering with DSDT College in Detroit to offer a clear pathway for DSDT students to finish a four-year degree at Walsh. // Photo courtesy of Walsh CollegeWalsh College in Troy has partnered with DSDT College Inc., technology-focused college located near Michigan Central Station in Detroit that offers a variety of programs in areas such as web development, cybersecurity, and digital marketing.The partnership is designed to create seamless pathways for DSDT graduates, especially military-connected students — including Career Skills Program (CSP) transitioning soldiers, military spouses, and veterans — seeking degrees in high-demand business and technology fields.It offers students the opportunity to…

Share the post “NIOA, Defence sign long-term small arms support contract” NIOA has signed a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence. CAPTION: Director General Integrated Soldier System Branch, Brigadier Pat Murray, and NIOA’s General Manager – Weapons and Munitions, Mick Ahern, ink the new small arms support contract. Photo supplied by NIOA. The new support contract engages Australian-owned NIOA for the through-life support of select ADF in-service weapons as well as the next generation LAND300 Lethality Program systems until 2032. NIOA was appointed by Defence in September 2022 as the prime contractor for Tranche…

TSN Instagram A Canadian sports specialty channel is facing backlash after introducing a video of the Korean martial art taekwondo as “ninja” training.Ninjas are highly Japanese spies and assassins, but the word is often used more broadly in English as a colloquial expression for someone highly skilled in a specific area.But Seo Kyoung-duk, a social activist and professor at Sungshin Women’s University, objected to the word’s Japanese origins.He said on social media Tuesday that TSN, one of Canada’s biggest sports channels, recently posted a video of taekwondo training on its official social media with the title, “NINJA TRAINING?” He added…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: At just 20 years old, Arundhathy Raju Nair is already a force to reckon with in the rare and demanding sport that is chessboxing. A final-ye