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Germany to invest $10.8 billion to increase fleet of military drones to bolster air defences

Berlin, Oct 16 (UNI) Germany plans to invest over €10 billion (
10.8 billion) in the next few years in a bid to substantially increase its fleet of military drones, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Wednesday, signalling Berlin's growing role in Europe's evolving air defence strategy.
Berlin's increased expenses for expanded drone program, comes amid the growing militarisation of the EU, as member states – particularly Poland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany - are ramping up their air defence capabilities for responding to any future military aggression by Russia.
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US President Trump calls for Netanyahu pardon amid corruption trial

12 Nov 2025 | 5:44 PM

Tel Aviv, Nov 12 (UNI) Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from US President Donald Trump urging him to grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Herzog's office said on Wednesday.

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COP30 venue witnesses protest, probe launched, entry suspended

12 Nov 2025 | 5:40 PM

Biswendu Bhattacharjee
Belem (Brazil), Nov 12 (UNI) The entry to the Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP30) venue was closed until 7 am on Wednesday (3.30 pm IST) following a protest by indigenous communities from the Amazon region who were demanding climate justice.

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India among top 10 countries affected by climate change

12 Nov 2025 | 4:05 PM

Biswendu Bhattacharjee
Belem (Brazil), Nov 12 (UNI) India ranks among the top ten countries globally most affected by climate change, as detailed in a report released in Belem on Wednesday.

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PM Modi wraps up two-day Bhutan state visit, departs for New Delhi

12 Nov 2025 | 12:25 PM

Thimpu, Nov 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for New Delhi, concluding a two-day state visit to Bhutan that reinforced the strong strategic partnership between the two nations.

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Indo-Pacific strengthened as Australia joins Malabar 2025 with India, US, Japan

12 Nov 2025 | 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) Australia has joined India, Japan, and the United States in Exercise Malabar, a flagship maritime operation that underscores the growing strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability among regional partners and bolster collective security in a rapidly evolving maritime environment.

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