Trump Announces 25 Per Cent Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran
SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on any country that conducts trade with Iran, intensifying pressure on Tehran...
F-16 Fighter Jet Shot Down in On-going Russia–Ukraine War
SRINAGAR: Russian forces have claimed to have shot down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet using an S-300 air defence system near a contested area,...
Saudi Arabia Opens Nusuk Hajj Package Preference Phase for Direct Hajj Program Countries
SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened the package preference stage on the Nusuk Hajj platform for the upcoming Hajj season, aimed...
US President Trump Calls Himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’
SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump described himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela” in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, amid...
US Launches Fresh Strikes on IS Targets in Syria
SRINAGAR: The United States has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria following last month’s ambush that...
Turkey, Qatar, UAE Airlines Cancel Iran Flights Amid Protests
SRINAGAR: Airlines operating from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Qatar have cancelled several flights to Iran amid escalating nationwide protests, disrupting regional air...
4 Killed, Dozens Injured as Russia Fires Hypersonic Missile Barrage on Ukraine
SRINAGAR: Russia’s defence ministry said on Friday that its forces carried out a massive overnight strike on Ukraine, hitting what it described as “strategic...
Internet Shutdown in Iran Deepens as Protests Spread To all Provinces
SRINAGAR: Iran imposed a nationwide internet blackout on Thursday, as protests entered their twelfth day, with huge crowds in Tehran and other cities demanding...
Three Indians Among Crew of Venezuela-Linked Tanker Seized by US
SRINAGAR: Three Indian nationals were among the crew of the Venezuela-linked oil tanker Marinera seized by the United States on Wednesday during operations in...
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Philippines
SRINAGAR: A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale jolted waters off the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The...
6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan
SRINAGAR: A sequence of earthquakes struck Japan’s Shimane and Tottori prefectures on Tuesday morning, beginning with a powerful magnitude 6.2 tremor at 10.18 am...
US Vice President’s House Targeted, One Arrested
SRINAGAR: One person has been arrested following an incident at the Cincinnati, Ohio, residence of US Vice President JD Vance, US media have reported.
Authorities...
Bangladesh Imposes Indefinite IPL Telecast Ban
SRINAGAR: The Bangladesh government has announced an indefinite ban on the telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the Board of Control for...
Bangladesh Pulls Out of India Leg of 2026 T20 World Cup Over Safety Concerns
SRINAGAR: Bangladesh have declined to travel to India for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, citing concerns over the “safety and well-being” of their...
UN Chief Raises Alarm Over US Action in Venezuela
SRINAGAR: The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed grave concern over the United States’ military action in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President...
