World
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1,500 ships in Hormuz pose marine bioinvasion risk: Research
The economic ramifications of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are much discussed. But so far, the risk of ecological damage following a long blockade of ships has been overlooked. Our…
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Trump says US ‘semi-negotiating’ as Iran approves Hormuz plan
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that “we are only semi-negotiating” with Iran, noting that he is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount — as opposed to ordering a…
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US weapons stocks run low after months of war with Iran: Report
Washington: The US is running considerably low on critical missile interceptors and other munitions after months of war with Iran, according to a former US Defence Secretary, as concerns grow over America’s…
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Flight cancelled in Canada as child refuses to sit, buckle up
Toronto: A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was cancelled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal and delaying it…
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Indian student arrested in Germany for girlfriend’s murder
Washington: An Indian student accused of murdering his girlfriend in Tucson, Arizona, was arrested in Germany before he could board a connecting flight to his home country. Varun Batchigari, 20, a business…
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New Zealand announces further sanctions against Russia
Auckland: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine. The sanctions package targets 33 individuals and entities with…
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Iran to pursue peace if US builds trust, Pezeshkian says
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will keep pursuing the path of peace under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed recently with the United States, provided that Washington helps build an…
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Satellite images show tanker sinking further off Oman
Muscat: Satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press show that a sanctioned tanker carrying nearly a million barrels of oil appears to be increasingly submerged in water off the coast of Oman,…
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Chinese women switched at birth, grew up 4km apart
Two Chinese women, born in 1988, discovered later they had been switched at birth. But here is the interesting part: They lived just four kilometer apart, almost four decades; a straight-out movie…
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Telangana migrant workers turn to Europe for jobs, face distress
Hyderabad: Telangana migrant workers, in pursuit of better job opportunities, are shifting away from the traditional Gulf countries to Europe and Russia. But it comes at a cost. Around 40 per cent…
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Vance, Modi discuss Indo-US partnership expansion in phone call
New Delhi: US Vice President JD Vance dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, August 8, to discuss expanding the India-US comprehensive global strategic ties in trade, defence and energy security amid…
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Spain-Italy diplomatic spat escalates over Ceuta migrant influx
Madrid: A diplomatic spat between Spain and Italy over the rush of tens of thousands of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta escalated on Saturday, August 8, after the government in…
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Mohanlal apologises after visa issue forces show cancellation
Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on Saturday apologised to the organisers and participants of a stage show in Sydney, Australia, after he was unable to travel to the event as he did not…
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Dreaming of Japan? IRCTC has a 10-day tour from Delhi
Japan has long been a dream destination for travellers who want to experience modern cities, ancient temples, beautiful landscapes and world famous trains. IRCTC has announced a 9 night, 10 day Japan…
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Iran bets on Strait of Hormuz to force Trump into a deal
Washington: The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge victorious after a 9,000-year standoff with an adversary. Iran’s leaders feel their own victory is…
