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The White House is convening senior executives from top U.S. defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and RTX/Raytheon, to accelerate weapons production after recent strikes on Iran and other military operations have depleted stockpiles. Officials say the meeting, scheduled for Friday, will focus on restoring U.S. munitions inventories and ensuring key weapons like Tomahawk cruise missiles are produced faster. The Pentagon is preparing a roughly $50 billion supplemental budget to fund replenishment and increase annual missile output to 1,000 units. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg is leading the effort, with contractors urged to prioritize production over shareholder payouts. Companies that underperform…

The U.S. military has confirmed the deaths of four American soldiers in the escalating war against Iran, marking the first confirmed U.S. military casualties. The Pentagon identified the four soldiers as members of an Iowa-based Army Reserve unit, killed when a drone struck a U.S. military facility in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday. A total of six U.S. military personnel have died so far in the ongoing conflict. The four who have been identified ranged in age from 20 to 42 and served in the 103rd Sustainment Command, which is part of the Army’s global logistics and supply operations. Soldiers…

The UK government has announced it will block study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, and halt work visas for Afghans. Officials say the move is intended to address a sharp rise in legal-route asylum claims and pressure on public resources. The Interior Ministry described the policy as an “emergency brake” to prevent abuse of the UK’s visa system. Asylum applications by students from the four affected countries rose more than fivefold between 2021 and 2025. Work visa claims from Afghans now exceed the number of visas issued. “Britain will always provide refuge to people fleeing war…

Shahid Kapoor may now be happily married, but the actor once described himself as someone who fell in love “every time” he met a girl. In past interviews, the Bollywood star candidly opened up about romance, immaturity, and what he called “serious grown-up love.” Shahid Kapoor, known for his performances in Jab We Met, Haider, Padmaavat and Kabir Singh, is now married to Mira Rajput. The couple shares two children, Misha and Zain, and Shahid has often spoken about how marriage has marked a new chapter in his personal life. However, before settling down, the actor was candid about his experiences with love. ‘Every time i met…

Apple has launched its new M5-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineup, introducing faster chips, upgraded storage, and next-generation wireless connectivity. While performance gets a boost, pricing has increased — and in some markets, the power adapter is no longer included in the box. M5 MacBook Air: More storage, higher price The new MacBook Air with the M5 chip starts at $1,099, marking a $100 increase over the previous M4 generation. However, the base configuration now includes 512GB of SSD storage, doubling the earlier 256GB standard. All models continue to ship with 16GB of unified memory, with options to configure 24GB…

According to OpenAI’s release notes, GPT-5.3 Instant focuses on improving tone, relevance and conversational flow. The company acknowledged that these elements may not show up in performance benchmarks but can significantly impact how natural and helpful the chatbot feels in everyday use. In a post on X, OpenAI wrote: “We heard your feedback loud and clear, and 5.3 Instant reduces the cringe.” Users widely criticized GPT-5.2 Instant for what many described as an overly emotional and condescending tone. In one example shared by OpenAI, the earlier model began its response with: “First of all — you’re not broken,” a phrase that…

Sam Curran said England will approach their T20 World Cup semi-final against India without fear, stressing that their immediate aim will be to quieten a passionate home crowd in Mumbai. England face tournament hosts and favourites India on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium, where around 35,000 vocal supporters are expected to create an intense atmosphere. A place in the final against either South Africa or New Zealand is at stake. Despite the daunting setting, Curran expressed confidence, noting that several England players, including Will Jacks who represents the Mumbai Indians, have extensive experience in the Indian Premier League. “For any…

The Privatisation Commission board has approved the inclusion of Fauji Fertiliser in the Arif Habib consortium for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The final approval will be obtained from the federal cabinet. The meeting was chaired by adviser to the prime minister on privatisation, Muhammad Ali. The commission confirmed that Fauji Fertilisers has met all eligibility and regulatory requirements. Arif Habib Limited is leading the consortium for PIA. The inclusion of Fauji Fertiliser remains subject to final approval by the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) and the federal cabinet. The Arif Habib consortium had earlier been declared the successful bidder for…

Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that “everything has been finished” in Iran, claiming that the Iranian navy along with its monitoring and radar systems had been destroyed. He added that the United States is “doing a very good job” in Iran. Providing details, Trump said the US had held negotiations with Iran, but accused Tehran of attacking countries that have no connection to the conflict. He claimed that 49 leaders, including Iran’s supreme leader, had been targeted. According to him, many individuals inside Iran are now seeking immunity. He further alleged that Iran no longer possesses effective…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan met Bushra Bibi at the Adiala jail’s conference room under the provisions of the jail manual. Sources divulged that both remained together for approximately forty minutes and discussed various matters. During this time, Bushra Bibi inquired about the condition of Imran’s affected eye. Sources confirmed that the meeting was conducted in accordance with all legal requirements and followed the rules and regulations of the jail. Separately, a medical team carried out a follow-up examination of the eye of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail using modern medical equipment. The medical board at…