7 Taliban fighters killed in clashes with Panjshir valley resistance, as challenges remain for new rulers after US exit

The Taliban has lost at least seven fighters as the Islamist group, which now controls most of Afghanistan, clashed with resistance fighters from Panjshir valley amid efforts to consolidate power and form a government. … Read More >7 Taliban fighters killed in clashes with Panjshir valley resistance, as challenges remain for new rulers after US exit

Fantastic aerobatics of the Ka 50 “Black Shark”Фантастический пилотаж Ка 50 “Чёрная акула”

Ka 50 “Black Shark”, a unique machine of the Soviet and Russian helicopter industry!
The Black Shark helicopter is a unique machine, both in terms of flight characteristics and electronic stuffing. The helicopter made its first flight on June 17, 1982.
In the NATO classification, it is known as Hokum A. This is a single-seat attack helicopter, which is designed to defeat mechanized, as well as armored vehicles, human forces and air targets on the battlefield. … Read More >Fantastic aerobatics of the Ka 50 “Black Shark”Фантастический пилотаж Ка 50 “Чёрная акула”

Israel reports record daily Covid cases over 10,900 for 1st time since pandemic outbreak as schools set to open

Israel has registered its highest daily tally of new Covid cases so far since the start of the pandemic, with the single-day caseload surpassing 10,900 for the first time just as schools are set to open their doors to students. … Read More >Israel reports record daily Covid cases over 10,900 for 1st time since pandemic outbreak as schools set to open

Indigenous health bodies SLAM Australian govt’s ‘joke’ response to Covid outbreak in remote communities despite 18 months’ notice

The Australian government has drawn flak over a “disappointing” vaccine rollout in remote Indigenous communities in New South Wales (NSW) – despite being warned more than a year ago about the need for “urgent and drastic action.” … Read More >Indigenous health bodies SLAM Australian govt’s ‘joke’ response to Covid outbreak in remote communities despite 18 months’ notice

Google, Facebook & Microsoft top EU lobbying spending amid clampdown on Big Tech’s powers by Brussels – study

Tech firms have allocated almost €100 million to lobby the EU over the past year in an attempt to counter new tough laws regulating their activities, with Google, Facebook and Microsoft laying out the most cash, a study has found. … Read More >Google, Facebook & Microsoft top EU lobbying spending amid clampdown on Big Tech’s powers by Brussels – study