April 24, 2026 10:04 PM

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Global hunger crisis deepens as acute hunger doubles in a decade

Acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high and deeply entrenched, according to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026, released today by an international alliance. In its 10th edition, the GRFC shows that acute hunger has doubled over the past decade.  According to th...

April 24, 2026 10:03 PM

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Israel continues airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire extension

Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon today, targeting militant infrastructure despite an announced ceasefire extension. The Israeli Air Force said the strikes hit sites in Khirbet Salam and Tulin used by Hezbollah to plan attacks against Israeli forces. The development came after US Pre...

April 24, 2026 9:59 PM

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IAF commences registration for Mehar Baba Competition-3

The Indian Air Force has launched the third edition of the Mehar Baba Competition-3 (MBC-3). The Ministry of Defence informed that the theme of MBC-3 is Collaborative Drone-Based Surveillance Radars. It also said that the competition aims to encourage innovation in advanced drone and radar technolog...

April 24, 2026 9:54 PM

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India emerges as Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing export destination in Q1 2026

India emerged as Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing major export destination in the first quarter of 2026, with shipments rising 12.02% year-on-year to $287.49 million, underscoring a growing regional trade pivot.   According to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, the increase helped India overtake the...