SIPRI Director Dan Smith warned about the challenges facing nuclear arms control and the prospects of a new nuclear arms race. "China is increasing its nuclear force steadily," Smith said, adding that the country could reach 1,000 warheads in seven or eight years.
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has clarified Israel's position on Iran's nuclear program, stating that while Israel has no issue with Iran having nuclear power plants for electricity generation, the country cannot be allowed to enrich uranium itself.
Luis Enrique managed side registered wins over giants Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal on the route to the final and never felt the pressure of playing with three-time champions, who ousted FC Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate to secure their spot in the final.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has expressed concerns over Pakistan's ability to handle its nuclear arsenal, backing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks on the matter.
Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.
The Gunners are hoping to bounce back after their Champions League loss to Paris Saint Germain earlier this week. They now face Liverpool, who have already been crowned Premier League champions.
Liverpool's star winger, Mohamed Salah, acknowledged that he was taken by "surprise" by the impact made by manager Arne Slot in his maiden Premier League season.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot outlined how difficult it was for Trent Alexander-Arnold to decide that it was time for him to leave the club at the end of the ongoing season.
Ancelotti put doubt over his status as a Real Madrid head coach, having joined back in 2021, after his side's loss to Arsenal by 2-1 at home and 5-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League, which put a shambolic end to their title defence.
Meanwhile, US Department of Defence Official John Noh while testifying at a House Armed Services Committee hearing recently said that China is undertaking an unprecedented military buildup, developing a large and advanced arsenal of nuclear, conventional, cyber and space capabilities.
The UEFA Champions League is entering its final stages, with the quarter-finals set to begin on Wednesday, with more drama and action on the cards in what has been an extraordinary tournament so far, full of surprises and excitement.