Lebanon’s Hezbollah downs Israeli drone in southern town
RAMYAH: Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it has shot down an Israeli unmanned aircraft outside the southern town of Ramyah. The group said in a statement on Monday it had “confronted” the drone with…
Iran denies Trump claim that US shot down Iranian drone
TEHRAN: Iran on Friday denied President Donald Trump’s statement that a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone near the Persian Gulf after it threatened the ship — an incident that marked a…
Saudi Arabia says it intercepts bomb-laden Yemen rebel drone
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting “civilian infrastructure” in the kingdom. The announcement on the state-run Saudi Press Agency early Tuesday did not identify…
Indian air force claims shooting down ‘Pakistani drone’ near border
AHMEDABAD: India’s air force on Tuesday claimed shooting down a drone near the frontier with Pakistan, officers said, just hours after its warplanes were chased away by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)…
Two-month ban imposed on use of drone in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A ban has been imposed on the use of drone in the federal capital for two months, as the deputy commissioner has issued a notification here on Monday. According to the notification,…
World’s first passenger drone makes inaugural public flight in China
The world’s first passenger drone named EHang 184 made its first public flight on Tuesday in south China’s Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. With the newly developed device, all passengers need to do…
‘Lifesaving drone’ makes first rescue in Australia
SYDNEY: A pair of Australian swimmers on Thursday became the first people to be rescued in the ocean by a drone when the aerial lifesaver dropped a safety device to distressed teens…
China says Indian drone ‘invaded’ its airspace, crashed
BEIJING: An Indian drone has “invaded” China´s airspace and crashed, Chinese state media said Thursday, months after the neighbours ended one of their worst border standoffs in decades. “The Indian move violated…
Rangers shoot down Indian spy drone near Head Sulemanki Border
OKARA: The Pakistan Rangers on Monday shot down Indian spy drone, Quadcopter, near Head Sulemanki Border. As per details, the Rangers 13-Wing shot down the spy drone as soon as it violated…
US drone strike kills more than 100 Al-Shabab in Somalia
WASHINGTON: US forces conducted an air strike against the al Qaeda-affiliated Shabaab group in Somalia on Tuesday, killing more than 100 militants, military officials said. “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia,…
‘Worst Toys’ list includes ‘Wonder Woman’ sword, ‘Spider-Man’ drone
BOSTON: A plastic version of comic-book superhero Wonder Woman’s sword and a Spider-Man drone showed up as villains on a US child safety advocacy group’s annual list of potentially hazardous toys. The…
Drone strike in Afghanistan’s Paktia province kills 12 suspected militants
PESHAWAR: At least 12 suspected militants have been reported killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan’s Paktia province on Friday. As per media reports, a suspected US drone fired six missiles, killing…
No change in govt’s policy on drone attacks: Musadik Malik
Says recent drone attack a matter of grave concern for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Media Affairs Musadik Malik, while dispelling impression about change in government policy on drone attacks,…
Suspected US drone strike kills seven militants in North Waziristan
PESHAWAR: A suspected US drone strike on a house in a remote tribal area bordering Afghanistan has killed at least seven militants, Pakistan security officials said Thursday. If confirmed the attack would…
China reveals ‘Sharp Sword’ drone able to carry two tonnes of bombs
The stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) is being touted a huge win for Chinese aviation technology, Popular Science reports. It was built by Aviation Industry Corporation of China, and is equipped…
Facebook’s solar-powered internet drone makes first successful test flight
Facebook Inc said the other day it had completed a successful test flight of a solar-powered drone that it hopes will help it extend internet connectivity to every corner of the planet.…
Pakistan warns US against ‘cloak-and-dagger’ policy
Interior Minister Nisar says US drone strike inside Pakistan will have serious implications on Pak-US relations, Afghan peace talks