Author: Isla

Ukraine’s Defense Forces are employing FP-2 mid-strike drones and other unmanned systems for aerial remote mining of russian supply routes, significantly increasing the risk for enemy logistics movements across rear areas.Over recent months, Ukrainian forces have systematically degraded russian logistics through deep strikes carried out by drones operating far behind the frontline. The pressure has become so significant that russian troops have reportedly begun experimenting with improvised protective measures for transport vehicles, including the use of World War I-era dazzle camouflage, apparently without fully understanding its original purpose or limitations.Read more: Ukraine Hits Saratov Oil Refinery, Caspian Military Base and…

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Prominent Indian politician and diplomat Sashi Tharoor has touted India’s “multi-alignment” strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, while recognising Thailand as a key strategic Asean partner due to centuries-old cultural links.Mr Tharoor, a member of India’s Lok Sabha, or Lower House, gave a speech recently in Bangkok titled “The New India Abroad: Diaspora, Soft Power & Opportunity”, addressing attendees of the Indian diaspora living in Bangkok. He began with an observation that Bangkok is a city that is “deeply rooted, yet remarkably dynamic”. “A city where temples stand beside towers of local commerce, where tradition does not retreat before modernity, but…

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BENGALURU: India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in May on sustained demand even as cost pressures were among the most intense in nearly four years and business optimism softened to its lowest since February, a survey shows.The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 55 in May from April’s 54.7, higher than a preliminary estimate of 54.3. A reading above 50 indicates growth.New orders – a key gauge of demand – grew at the fastest rate since February, driven by civil engineering projects, competitive pricing and favourable demand conditions.Domestic demand…

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Katie Price has found her missing husband Lee Andrews, who is reportedly detained in Dubai’s Al Awir prison after authorities allegedly suspected him of espionage, as his Instagram activity raises fresh questionsEmma O’Neill Content Editor and Sam Huntley22:09, 01 Jun 2026Updated 22:09, 01 Jun 2026(Image: @mistraesthetics/Instagram)Lee Andrews has stopped following his wife Katie Price on Instagram.Katie, 48, revealed last week that she had located Lee a fortnight after he went missing. The former glamour model had previously refuted claims made by his father Peter that Lee had been arrested and detained in Dubai, but subsequently confirmed he was being held…

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STAKEHOLDERS at Spring Crest Industrial Park in Taman Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur, are urging authorities to resurface the roads, which they say are riddled with potholes and uneven surfaces.Frozen food wholesaler Lam Yoke Sek, 74, said the poor road conditions had drawn frequent complaints from motorists.“Many find it difficult to travel around the area due to the uneven road surfaces.“Some factory owners here have also complained that the sharp edges of the potholes have damaged their tyres.“Although patchwork has been done on the roads before, we hope the authorities can resurface the entire area,” he told reporters during a site…

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Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group shares in Hong Kong traded slightly lower on 06/02/2026 despite recent Breakthrough Therapy Designation in China for the companys antibody-drug conjugate HS-20093, as investors digest the news and broader Hang Seng Index moves. Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group stock on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange traded modestly lower on 06/02/2026, with the shares quoted around HKD 31.14 in afternoon dealings even as the company continues to benefit from regulatory momentum for its oncology pipeline in China, including a recent Breakthrough Therapy Designation for its antibody-drug conjugate HS-20093 from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), according to sector news covering…

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Ambassador of Cambodia to the Republic of Korea, Khuon Phon Ratanak, yesterday received a courtesy call. It held a working discussion with Jung Kyung Hee, Manager of the Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI), at the Cambodian Embassy in Seoul.During the meeting, Jung updated the Ambassador on the progress of cooperation projects between the Korea Food Research Institute and Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), according to a statement from the embassy.Since 2018, the two institutions have jointly implemented projects to strengthen the capacities of government officials and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in food processing. Their collaboration…

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