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The US state of Alaska distributes a portion of its oil revenue to every citizen. By 2023, each person will receive approximately ₹1.11 lakh free. This is considered one of the most unique policies in the world.

Switzerland has more than 370,000 underground bunkers, equipped with blast doors, ventilation, and bunk beds, for its 9.3 million people. Every citizen has a safe haven—this is the nation of preparedness.

Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean, is a highly secretive military base of the US and UK. No commercial flights operate there, and access by sea is difficult. A permit is required to visit.

North Korea has strongly condemned the US intervention in Venezuela, sending the message that it is not Venezuela. Pyongyang claims it is a sovereign state with nuclear and military power, capable of confronting the US with "aggressive deterrence," and will not fall prey to a situation like Venezuela.

"The war with Iran could end sooner than people think," said Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

He claimed that Israel is winning and Iran is being destroyed because it is no longer capable of enriching uranium or building ballistic missiles.

The Israeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he hopes the Iranian people will rise up against the Islamic Republic that has ruled for nearly half a century, but he conceded "it's too early" to say whether that will happen.

Jingan Technology, a private Chinese defense firm, has claimed that its AI-based 'Jingqi' monitoring system intercepted radio signals from a US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber over Iran in March 2026. The system claims to be able to track the communication activities of aircraft considered invisible using advanced AI, which could pose a major challenge to US military secrecy.

Amid the deteriorating situation in West Asia, PM Modi telephoned King Abdullah II of Jordan to extend Eid greetings in advance. Sharing a post on Twitter, he said, "We expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in West Asia and stressed the need for dialogue and diplomacy to quickly restore peace, security, and stability in the region. Attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia are condemnable and could unnecessarily escalate tensions."
India and Jordan are committed to the unhindered movement of goods and energy. We deeply appreciate Jordan's efforts in ensuring the safe return of stranded Indians.

Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, the United States has requested a massive $200 billion in funding for the ongoing conflict with Iran. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that money is needed to defeat bad actors. The Pentagon's request comes after Iran shot down a US Air Force F-35 fighter jet during the conflict.

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said that as of 6 a.m. Wednesday, 36 flights of Chinese People's Liberation Army military aircraft, eight naval ships and one official ship were observed around Taiwan.

Of these, 24 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones. Taiwan monitored the situation and responded with its army, navy, and missile systems. The incident occurred amid the Israel-Iran conflict, leading to speculation on some social media that China was preparing for a new front, although it was considered part of regular Chinese military activity that occurs frequently to exert pressure on Taiwan.

Iran has reportedly attacked America's most expensive F-35 stealth fighter for the first time. CNN, citing two sources familiar with the matter, reports that a US F-35 fighter jet has made an emergency landing at a US air base in the Middle East. The aircraft is believed to have been attacked by Iran.
US Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said the fifth-generation stealth jet was "on a combat mission over Iran" when it made an emergency landing. Hawkins said the plane landed safely and the incident is under investigation.

Israel's military operations in Gaza target terrorist groups including Hamas, an Iran-backed militant group that carried out the October 7, 2023, massacre, killing more than 1,200 people, taking 251 hostages and sparking a war that has lasted more than two years.