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Ukraine Sends Specialist Teams to Counter Drone Threats

A Ukrainian military instructor demonstrates the operation of an interceptor drone designed to destroy Russian attack drones in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, March 11, 2026. Ukraine has deployed military and engineering units to five Middle Eastern countries —the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan —to help intercept drones and strengthen air‑defense capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.  The teams, composed of specialist counter‑drone personnel , are advising local forces and assisting in neutralizing Iranian-made Shahed drones , which have increasingly targeted civilian and critical infrastructure during the ongoing Iran conflict. Ukrainian officials say the mission aims to bolster regional security and pave the way for long‑term defense cooperation agreements .  President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian security council secretary Rustem Umerov emphasized that while Middle Eastern partners focus on ballistic missile threats, Ukrainian un...
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World Leaders Gather in Rome to Honor Pope Francis

Rome is witessing an extraordinary convergence of global leaders and dignitaries as they arrive to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. Among the prominent figures attending the funeral are former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The funeral, set to take place in St. Peter's Square, marks the culmination of a week of mourning for the beloved pontiff.

Pope Francis, known for his humility and dedication to the marginalized, has drawn tens of thousands of mourners to St. Peter's Basilica, where his body lay in state. The Vatican has confirmed the attendance of 130 delegations, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs, reflecting the global impact of his leadership.

The ceremony will also feature a poignant moment as a group of poor and needy individuals, in line with Francis' values, will pay homage to his coffin. As the world bids farewell to a transformative figure, the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin in early May.



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