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What Happens Inside a Nuclear Meltdown?

The nightmare of a nuclear meltdown has haunted people all over the world ever since Chernobyl. But its power cannot be ignored. What really happens during a meltdown? And just how big of a risk is it?

Puma, CV90, Bradley – NATO’s War Horses

Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) are the armored muscle behind frontline troops—built to carry soldiers into battle while delivering serious firepower and protection. Unlike traditional transports, IFVs are designed to fight alongside infantry, not just move them. Among the most formidable of these are Germany’s Puma, Sweden’s CV90, and the American Bradley—each shaped by decades of battlefield experience and evolving military strategy.

The $5 Billion Mega Dam Creating Tension on the Nile

The world is watching Ethiopia’s Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt risks losing vital Nile water, and Sudan could flood. China benefits from Ethiopia’s loan. How significant is the dam’s impact?

THE Drone Killers: SKYNEX, CWIS and SKYRANGER

As drones, cruise missiles, and swarm attacks become the new battlefield threats, cannon-based air defense is making a comeback! Systems like Skynex, CIWS, and Skyranger use high-speed autocannons, airburst ammunition, and advanced tracking systems to take down threats faster and cheaper than missiles.

Why China's Spending $70bn to Move Water 2,700 Miles

China is in the process of creating possibly the biggest infrastructure project ever attempted. The South to North Water Transfer Project is designed to move water from rivers in the wet south of the country, to dry, densely populated areas in the north. However, the project has widely been criticised, not only for displacing large amount of people, but also for tapping into waterways that service other countries in South-East Asia, and India.