Drones

Russia Mocks "Brilliant" US Systems That Failed To Stop Saudi Oil Attack

World News | Adam Taylor, The Washington Post | Saturday September 21, 2019

The attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities last weekend were a disaster for both Riyadh and Washington, with weapons allegedly made in Iran circumventing expensive U.S. missile defense systems.

Saudi Arabia Reveals Extent Of Damage To Oil Plants After Drone Strike

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 21, 2019

Saudi Arabia on Friday revealed extensive damage to key oil facilities following weekend aerial strikes that were blamed on Iran, but vowed to quickly restore full production even as regional tensions soar.

Alphabet Unit Wing to Make Drone Deliveries for Walgreens, FedEx in the US

Michael Laris, The Washington Post | Friday September 20, 2019

Wing, the drone company that is part of Google parent Alphabet, on Thursday said it will launch a drone delivery pilot program with FedEx and Walgreens in the southwest Virginia town of Christiansburg next month.

Letter Fails To Save 30 Afghan Farmers Killed By US In Drone Strike

World News | Reuters | Friday September 20, 2019

Twelve days ahead of the pine-nut harvest season, the governor of Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province received a letter from village elders in the Wazir Tangi area about their plans to recruit 200 labourers and children to pluck the dry fruit.

30 Pine Nut Farm Workers Killed In US Drone Strike In Afghanistan

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 19, 2019

A US drone strike intended to hit an Islamic State (ISIS) hideout in Afghanistan killed at least 30 civilians resting after a day's labour in the fields, officials said on Thursday.

Saudi Displays Arms, Says Drone Attack "Unquestionably" Sponsored By Iran

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 19, 2019

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed remnants of what it described as Iranian drones and cruise missiles used in an attack on Saudi oil facilities, saying they were "undeniable" evidence of Iranian aggression.

Iran Denies Role In Saudi Attacks In Diplomatic Note To US: State Media

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Iran has sent the United States a diplomatic note denying any role in attacks on Saudi oil installations and warning it would respond to any action, state media said Wednesday.

Watch How A Drone Pilot Saved A Surfer From Rapidly-Approaching Shark

Offbeat | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A surfer was warned of a rapidly-approaching shark by a drone operator in New South Wales, Australia.

Saudi To Provide "Material Evidence", Weapons Linking Iran To Attacks

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Saudi Arabia said it would show evidence on Wednesday linking regional rival Tehran to an unprecedented attack on its oil industry that Washington believes originated from Iran in a dangerous escalation of Middle East frictions.

France To Send Experts To Investigate Saudi Drone Attacks On Oil Plants

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 18, 2019

France is sending experts to Saudi Arabia to investigate the origin of attacks on Saudi oil facilities that Washington blamed on Iran, the presidency said Wednesday after telephone talks between President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked For Second Straight Day. Check Latest Rates Here

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh (with inputs from Reuters) | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Petrol, diesel price today: Currently, domestic prices of petrol and diesel are reviewed by oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil on a daily basis. Any changes, based on international crude oil prices and the foreign exchange rates, are implemented at the fuel stations with effect from 6 am. A rise in the crude oil prices overseas has led to ...

US Seeks UN Action On Saudi Attacks Despite Likely Russian Opposition

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A senior U.S. official on Tuesday called for a U.N. Security Council response to the attacks on Saudi oil facilities that the United States blames on Iran, but it was unclear what action he sought or whether Washington might secure Russian cooperation.

Saudi Says Oil Output Hit By Drone Attack To Be Restored By September End

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Saudi Arabia said Tuesday its oil output would be back to normal by the end of the month, with half the production lost in attacks on two key facilities already restored.

Rupee Settles Lower At 71.78 Against Dollar: 10 Things To Know

Business | Edited By Anshul (With inputs from agencies) | Tuesday September 17, 2019

The rupee settled 18 paise lower at 71.78 against the US dollar on Tuesday. The local currency opened lower at 71.83 and declined to an intraday low of 71.98 against the American currency before ending at 71.78. According to analysts, concerns over soaring crude prices following drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities led to the depreciation...

India to Draw Up Digital Map With 10cm Resolution Using AI, Big Data, and Drones

Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 17, 2019

India has initiated a project to digitally map the country with a resolution of 10 centimetres.