Israeli jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen; Iran-linked weapon sites bombed; seized ship, power plant hit
The Israeli military on early Monday confirmed carrying out airstrikes on several ports in Yemen,…
Deadly shooting in Northern Ireland kills 2; police say no ongoing threat, probe launched
Two people died and two others were seriously injured Wednesday morning after a shooting in the village of Maguiresbridge in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The incident occurred in the Drummeer Road area, around 75 miles southwest of Belfast.Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after 8:21 am. Following assessment and initial treatment at scene, one…
Indian Railways ticketing rules: Emergency quota rules tightened; same-day requests barred
This is an Ai-generated image, used for representational purposes only. The Indian Railways has issued a new circular revising its emergency quota (EQ) guidelines, requiring all requests to be submitted at least a day before travel.The move, aimed at ensuring timely chart preparation and avoiding operational delays, follows recent changes in reservation chart timings and…
UAE leaders mark Egypt’s July 23 Revolution with messages to President El-Sisi | World News
President El-Sisi receives formal greetings from UAE leaders on anniversary of the July 23 Revolution, a historic moment that ended Egypt’s monarchy and began its republican journey/Image: SIS TL;DR: UAE President, Vice President, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince sent official messages congratulating Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. July 23 marks the anniversary of Egypt’s 1952…
‘Aggressive US pressure can force…’: GTRI warns India against one-sided trade deal; says don’t fall into same trap’ as Indonesia
GTRI emphasised that the US-Indonesia agreement should serve as a cautionary example for India. (AI image) India-US trade deal: America’s trade agreement with Indonesia is ‘one-sided’ and India should look to avoid falling into the same trap, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has warned. Even as the two countries continue discussions amid US President…
UAE: No visa renewal for Dubai residents without paying traffic fines, what expats need to know | World News
Dubai’s new system requires residents to settle all unpaid traffic fines, either fully or via instalments, before completing visa renewals/ Image: Dubai Media Office TL;DR Dubai residents must clear all traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas, under a new pilot system by GDRFA. The system is designed to encourage rule-following, not punish, payment…
Nikkei leads Asian gains: Japan-US trade deal sparks optimism; tariff ease boosts investor sentiment
Representative image (TOI) Asian markets surged on Wednesday, led by the rally in Japanese shares, after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan that eased tariffs and boosted investor sentiments.Japan’s Nikkei surged 2.6% on Wednesday, driven by a rally in automaker stocks after news that the auto tariff would be cut to…
When war got weird: 10 military experiments that seem straight out of sci-fi – see pics
War has a funny way of turning wild ideas into serious government projects. In the chaos of World War II and the paranoia of the Cold War, military minds across the globe cooked up experiments that sound less like national defense and more like fever dreams. Think remote-viewing psychics, napalm-strapped bats, pain rays, and yes,…
Russia oil trouble hits: Shipowners and oil traders avoiding Russia-backed Nayara Energy in India; impact after EU sanctions
Shipbrokers, vessel operators have become hesitant to engage with Nayara this week. (AI image) European Union’s latest round of sanctions on Russian oil have already begun to hit a refinery in India. Oil companies and vessel operators are distancing themselves from India’s Nayara Energy Ltd., following the European Union’s recent sanctions that specifically targeted the…
New rules in Saudi Arabia aim to elevate fine dining experience | World News
Saudi Arabia introduces fine dining regulations that prioritise elegance, service, and exclusivity under Vision 2030/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia launches new rules for fine dining restaurants under Vision 2030. Regulations focus on service quality, dress codes, ambience, and hospitality standards. Only one branch per restaurant chain is allowed per city under the fine dining category…
‘Unsustainable levels…’: Pakistan economy drowning in debt with record $26.7 billion in loans last year; dependency on creditors deepens
Due to Pakistan’s poor credit rating at junk level, the nation remains excluded from global capital markets. (AI image) Pakistan’s economy is deeply troubled, and its drowning in debt – its dependency on external support increasing every year. Pakistan got a record $26.7 billion in foreign loans in the previous fiscal year – a fact…