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Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on

Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on

Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells. World number one Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the last eight of the Masters 1000 event for the

Checkpoints, air strikes and hope: a Tehran resident tells her story

Checkpoints, air strikes and hope: a Tehran resident tells her story

Torn between hope and fear, a Tehran resident in her 30s agrees to share her thoughts with AFP about the ongoing war and daily life. We are withholding her identity for her protection. Here is an edited transcript of the conversation: - How is daily life in Tehran? - People left in

Ukraine's tech evangelist defence chief preaching the 'future of war'

Ukraine's tech evangelist defence chief preaching the 'future of war'

Ukraine's newly installed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov waltzed on stage like a stand-up comedian to take the mic in front of journalists in Kyiv as a sleek slideshow zoomed across a map of the country. The Ted-talk style briefing -- a departure from the ministry's

From Kyiv to UK, Ukrainian drone production spans Europe

From Kyiv to UK, Ukrainian drone production spans Europe

In an inconspicuous building near the UK's Mildenhall air base, drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems is opening a new production line, like other Ukrainian arms companies looking to secure supply chain and boost capacity. Ukrainian drone manufacturers have in recent months announced a slew of plans to open sites in

Vance treads Iran tightrope, with eye on 2028

Vance treads Iran tightrope, with eye on 2028

For a man with his eye on the White House in 2028, US Vice President JD Vance has kept a low profile since the start of the Iran war. The former US marine, who served in Iraq, built a political brand as a non-interventionist who wanted to keep America

Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

Three crew members believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier hit by projectiles while travelling through the crucial Strait of Hormuz were yet to be rescued on Thursday, the vessel's owner said. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck the Thai-registered Mayuree

Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait

Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait

Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter. The 46-year-old, whose small ship was struck by a pair of missiles this week in the Strait of Hormuz, is the only