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Historically, defense technology and venture funding have not been a harmonious mix. Long business cycles, high capital intensity, and the difficulty of achieving a large-scale exit have hindered innovation for startups in the sector. For Israel, a country where technology and national security have been intertwined since its founding, the potential of the defense technology sector is enormous and largely untapped. However, there are signs of change.Geopolitical developments, rising military budgets, and the need for innovation in modern warfare are setting the stage for a defense technology revolution.1 View Gallery Amit Pilowsky of Key1 Capital. (Sam Itsakov)This article explores the…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Sunday the country will not bow down “to any foreign force” after Chinese troops invaded the country. A Philippine Navy member was injured and at least two military vessels were damaged. The Philippines’ foreign minister warned that conflict in the South China Sea has seen clashes with Chinese troops armed with machetes, axes and hammers, but added that the Philippines would never instigate war.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accompanied by top commanders and defense secretaries, visited the western island province of Palawan, which borders the South China Sea, to meet and present medals…

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha begins on Monday with the taking of oath for newly elected members, followed by the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha on June 26 and President Draupadi Murmu’s address to a joint sitting of both Houses on June 27. The session is expected to be overshadowed by the controversy over the appointment of BJP’s Baatruhari Mahtab. The opposition appointed the parliamentary leader and seven-term lawmaker as interim speaker. Member K Suresh missed out on the position. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju defended Mahatab’s election, noting that he had served…

“The Sunni Ittehad Council, backed by the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is not eligible to reserve seats as it does not allow non-Muslims to participate, the Election Commission of Pakistan said in a reply filed with the Supreme Court,” according to media reports. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on June 23 filed its response in the Supreme Court to the rejection of the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) petition for reservation of seats for women and minorities in the national and provincial assemblies after the general elections.The ECP said it could not allot seats to the…

Cameron Young was tied for 24th at the start of the third round. [Getty Images]Travelers Championship Round 3 Leaderboard-18 T. Kim (Korean) -17 S Scheffler (USA), A Bhatia (USA) -16 X Schauffele (USA), SJ Lim (Korea)Other options: -14 S Lawrie (Ireland) -13 C. Young (USA) -12 R. McIntyre (Scotland) -Ten T Fleetwood (Eng); -8 M. Fitzpatrick; +2 J Rose (English)Full LeaderboardCameron Young recorded the 13th round under 60 in PGA Tour history during the third round of the Travelers Championship on Saturday.The 27-year-old American sank a 10-foot par putt on the final hole to win with an 11-under-par 59 at…

Image source, Getty ImagesWhy don’t politicians talk about social welfare?Article informationauthor, Allison Holtrole, Social Affairs Editor7 hours agoBrian, 59, is living a life quite different to the one he expected. He used to be a high-paying electrician. “Everybody needs electricians,” he says.But Brian can no longer work; a Parkinson’s-like brain disease causes him to have tremors that cause his body to shake uncontrollably. In his south Manchester apartment, he sits surrounded by the model planes that he once painted as a hobby but can no longer paint. The curtains are drawn to give him privacy from the road outside.He needs…

Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank appear to be using an injured Palestinian man as a human shield by tying him to the bonnet of a military vehicle during a raid on the city of Jenin. A video posted online on Saturday and verified by Al Jazeera showed Mujahid Azmi, a Palestinian resident of Jenin, being strapped into a military jeep and driven past two ambulances. Azmi’s family told Reuters he was wounded during an arrest raid by Israeli forces in Jenin. The family called for an ambulance, and the military took Azmi away, tied him to the bonnet…

Pakistan military backs new operation against ‘terrorists, anti-national anarchists and religious fanatics’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military said on Sunday that the newly announced “Operation Azm-e-Isteekam” will include action against not just militants but “anti-national anarchists and religious fanatics” as the South Asian country faces rising incidents of militant, political and religious violence. Pakistan’s premier national security forum announced plans to launch the comprehensive Operation Azm-e-Istekam (Resolved for Stability) on Saturday after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a meeting of the country’s top civilian and military leaders to review security challenges. The announcement of the operation comes amid a surge in militant…

Co-hosts USA will take on reigning champions England in a Super Eight showdown at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday.As an associate member nation, the United States has already exceeded expectations by reaching the Super 8 stage in its first T20 World Cup appearance.The team opened the tournament with a seven-wicket win over Canada, followed by a shock win over Pakistan in a Super Over. Despite losing to India, the team managed to secure a top-two spot after heavy rain in Florida forced the cancellation of their final group match against Ireland.Watch for free: Stream every T20 World…

Her opponent “has spoken out enough that people know who he is,” she told me. Does she get this kind of criticism often? “Have you seen my Twitter?” she replied. And then she began to say that “even well-meaning women” frequently ask her variations on the question that has long plagued female candidates: “Shouldn’t you stay home with your kids?” Now that she’s spoken at length about it, it certainly seems like she’s getting offended, or at least defensive.Then there’s the “Beetlejuice” fiasco. “This isn’t what voters are worried about,” Boebert told me. Still, she apologized for the incident early…