Iran’s parliament speaker is floated as possible US contact in talks as war rages
Dubai, Mar 24: Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself...
Bangladesh’s influential former army general arrested
Dhaka, Mar 24: An influential former military general who played a key role in 2007 in installing an army-backed interim government replacing a caretaker...
At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia
Bogota (Colombia), Mar 24: The head of Colombia's armed forces said the death toll from a military plane crash has reached 66.
“Sadly, as a...
Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz by 5 days
Dubai, Mar 23: President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that...
India, China bear brunt of Trump’s tougher visa policies: report
Washington, Mar 23: India and China bore the maximum brunt of tougher immigration policy unveiled by the Trump administration which issued 2.5 lakh fewer...
Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants as Israel launches new wave of attacks
Dubai, Mar 23: Iran warned Monday it will strike electrical plants across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his...
Sri Lanka urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again
Colombo, Mar 22: The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly to cushion potential shortages amid volatile...
Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo, Mar 22: President Donald Trump warned that the United States will “obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn't fully open...
Qatar confirms 6 people killed in helicopter crash in Persian Gulf
Cairo, Mar 22: Qatar said on Sunday six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf nation's territorial...
Safety of Indians living in UAE is a ‘priority’: Envoy
New Delhi, Mar 21: The UAE has assured India that the safety of Indians living in the Gulf country is its "priority", stressing that...
275 former judges, officials slam US international religious freedom report
New Delhi, Mar 21 : As many as 275 former judges, civil servants and armed forces veterans have criticised a recent report by the...
Chuck Norris martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore dies at 86
New York, Mar 20: Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and...
