World
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Oman denies backing Strait of Hormuz transit fees
Oman has denied reports that it supports imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi clarifying that discussions with Iran concern voluntary maritime services…
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Typos, AI-generated image mar Modi’s new Seychelles honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly minted Seychelles honour has run into an embarrassing controversy after social media users spotted multiple spelling and typographical errors on the award citation and its accompanying seals.…
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Iran, Oman hold first joint Hormuz committee meeting
Muscat: As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 122nd day on Monday, June 29, Iranian and Omani officials met in Muscat for the inaugural session of a joint committee on the…
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Ben Gvir faces US complaint over crimes against Palestinians
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has submitted a complaint to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking the prosecution of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over allegations of war crimes,…
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Singapore: Workers’ Party re-elects Pritam Singh as Secretary General
The Workers’ Party of Singapore on Sunday re-elected Pritam Singh as its Secretary General, despite the opposition leader facing legal and political challenges, including being convicted of lying to Parliament over statements…
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US, Iran agree to halt Hormuz attacks, resume talks
Washington: The United States and Iran have agreed to halt their recent military exchanges around the Strait of Hormuz and move forward with negotiations aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire, even as…
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Vietnam ramping up arrests to crush dissent, says rights group
Vietnam is increasingly using broadly written laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others that authorities consider a threat to the Communist party’s rule, according to a new analysis released Monday by a…
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Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze
Ukraine kept up its heavy drone assault on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south, as President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that the…
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29 militants killed in strikes along Afghan border: Pakistan
Pakistani security forces Sunday carried out a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by “calibrated strikes” against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, officials said. In a post on…
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,450
Caracas: Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela Wednesday has risen to 1,450. After the two powerful magnitude 7.2 and 7.5…
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Leaked draft reveals immunity, property access for Trump’s Gaza Board
A leaked draft resolution proposes granting broad legal immunity to the UN-backed Board of Peace overseeing Gaza while allowing the body to use public property in the territory free of charge, according…
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Iranian Supreme Leader calls for US, Israel war crimes probe
Tehran: Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged wartime actions, urging authorities to pursue cases in domestic and international courts. In…
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11 killed as skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France
Nancy (France): A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, the region’s prefect said. The plane crashed near the city of Nancy at 11 am…
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Singapore: IIT alumni to provide AI, digital skills to migrants
Singapore: The IIT Alumni Association in Singapore has started a programme to deliver structured digital literacy and artificial intelligence training to nearly 1,000 migrant workers, including Indians, in the city-state over the…
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Trump suggests Syria replace Israel in fight against Hezbollah
Beirut: As the White House has soured on Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, US President Donald Trump has shocked many in the region by pushing an alternative: Let Syria fight the…
