The US military’s stockpile of Patriot missiles is down to less than 1,700. The New York Times reports that this development could increase the temptation for South Korea to acquire its own nuclear weapons.

Director Shakeel Noorani, 73, Arrested Over Alleged Rape, Sexual Assault Of 33-Year-Old Actress; Claims He Drugged & Threatened Her With Video

Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani, 73, who directed films including Bade Dil Wala and Joru Ka Ghulam, was arrested by the Malvani Police in the early hours of August 8 in connection with an alleged rape and…

2026-08-09 ·freepressjournal.in

Former Syrian army general arrested in Lebanon

Former Syrian army general arrested in Lebanon Lebanon’s Central Criminal Investigations Bureau has arrested former Syrian army officer Major General Adel Issa, who is wanted by Syria for “crimes…

2026-08-09 ·middleeasteye.net

Mumbai’s Metro 1 to run short-loop trains between Andheri, Ghatkopar in peak hours

2026-08-09 ·indianexpress.com

Iran war depleting US weapons stocks? Pentagon urges accelerated production; all you need to know

The Pentagon's push for accelerated weapons production aligns with a broader modernization initiative and upcoming fiscal year 2028 budget request.

2026-08-09 ·hindustantimes.com

Japan’s Hidankyo Group Marks 70th Anniversary in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI — An event marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-bomb Sufferers Organizations, was held Saturday in Nagasaki.

2026-08-09 ·japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

Comedian Samay Raina donates ₹10 lakh for Assam flood relief, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks him

Stand-up comedian and content creator Samay Raina has donated ₹10 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund as the state continues to battle severe flooding, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly…

2026-08-09 ·livemint.com