Countering the Hormuz crisis: Should IOR nations also monetize ship transit?
NEWDELHI: The blockade of Strait of Hormuz, for about two months by the Iranian and US forces in the Persian Gulf has resulted in escalation […]
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Life scare for 278 fliers as Turkish Airlines plane tyre catches fire during landing
Turkish: In a shocking incident, the tyre of a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on […]
World’s coldest places where people exist, and lives go on despite low temperatures: From Russia to Canada – Check
Russia/Canada: In some of the world’s coldest places, human resilience is tested by environments where temperatures regularly fall far below the freezing point of mercury. […]
US incident: Trespasser killed after being hit by Frontier plane at Denver Airport
Denver: A shocking incident has come to light from the US, where a trespasser, who jumped the perimeter fence and ran onto the runway at […]
World’s only country with highest number of airports: Not Russia or Canada, this nation boasts over 5,000 public and 10,000 private airports; its name is…
UnitedStates: World’s only country with highest number of airports: The airports serve as the vital pulse of global civilisation, acting as more than a mere terminal […]
Trump confirms Iran opened fire on US warships in Hormuz – What happened in the Gulf?
Washington: US President Donald Trump on May 8 confirmed that American and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming three US Navy destroyers […]
As Hormuz tensions continue, is India turning Lakshadweep into massive Arabian Sea base? What country is preparing for
NewDelhi: As tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz, India is moving faster on plans to strengthen both civilian and military infrastructure in Lakshadweep. […]
US-Iran nearing 14-point memorandum to end war: Reports
Washington: Negotiations between Washington and Tehran are reportedly advancing toward a preliminary agreement to halt the current hostilities and lay the groundwork for broader nuclear […]
Dry for citizens, open for dollars: Cash-strapped Pakistan quietly restarts alcohol exports
Pakistan: With billions of dollars in debt and no new revenue generation stream, Pakistan has now taken a U-turn on alcohol. While the 50-year-old ban […]
Why does China call itself a ‘dragon’ and India an ‘elephant’? The Communist Party’s ‘animal diplomacy’ explained
NewDelhi: China often speaks in symbols when it talks about other countries, and India is no exception. In its diplomatic language, Beijing refers to itself as […]
During Iran tensions, Israel boosts military power, to buy F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets from US – Find out how dangerous they are
Israel: US-Israel-Iran War: In a move driven by rising tensions with Iran, Israel is moving ahead with a major upgrade of its air power by purchasing […]
Trump temporarily pause ‘Project Freedom’ on Pak’s request; blockade to continue
UnitedStates: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will temporarily pause “Project Freedom,” the US military’s effort to guide stranded ships […]
‘Unacceptable’: PM Modi condemns Iranian attack on UAE’s Fujairah as 3 Indians injured
UnitedStates: India on Tuesday issued a condemnation over Iranian attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), that left three […]
White House placed on lockdown after shooting nearby
WASHINGTON: The White House was briefly placed on lockdown after US Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the National Mall following a confrontation […]
Another India-linked LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz amid blockades
Oman: An India-linked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker has successfully crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking a rare transit amid heightened tensions and […]
China to companies: If you replace workers with AI, Don’t make employees pay for it
NewDelhi: A court in China has made something very clear — if your company decides to bring in artificial intelligence, that’s their call but the […]
Meryl Streep praises Stanley Tucci as he receives Hollywood Walk of Fame, says, ‘I’m in love with you…’
Washington/US: Actor Meryl Streep paid a heartfelt tribute to Stanley Tucci as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, commending both his […]
United Airlines flight declares emergency after ‘unruly’ passenger attempts to enter cockpit and attack crew
NewJersey: A United Airlines flight declared an emergency on Saturday after a passenger allegedly attempted to assault a flight attendant and tried to force entry […]
No vessel can transit Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission: Iran’s army
America: Iran’s army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said that the country’s armed forces are controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and no friendly or hostile vessel can […]
‘If they misbehave’: Trump thretens of strikes as US reviews Iran’s new proposal
Tehran: US President Donald Trump has signalled that renewed military strikes against Iran remain a possibility while expressing deep scepticism over a new 14-point peace […]
Renewed war with US is ‘likely’: Iran claims Washington not committed to any agreements
Washington: Iranian armed forces have admitted it is “likely” that the US-Israel war on Tehran will resume, with claims that “evidence shows the US is […]
Major setback for Pakistan; Chinese company exits Gwadar amid growing challenges
China/Pakistan: In a major blow to Pakistan’s ambitious project, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a Chinese Trade Company, Han Geng, has announced the shutdown of […]