Iran Summons UK Diplomat Over London’s Sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the British charge d’affaires in response to the UK’s recent imposition of sanctions on three Iranian individuals and one entity. The summons was conducted by Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, the ministry’s director for Western European affairs, following the UK’s
PM Modi Conducts Delegation-Level Talks with Brunei’s Sultan, Then Heads to Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei conducted high-level talks on Wednesday, discussing a range of topics including defense, trade and investment, food security, education, energy, and space technology. The discussions, held at Istana Nurul Iman, aimed at enhancing
Maldives President Approves New FDI Act to Enhance Investor Confidence and Drive Economic Reforms
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has approved a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Act aimed at modernizing the country’s investment framework and boosting investor confidence, according to state media. The previous FDI Act, in place for 45 years, no longer reflected the current global
India’s Fintech Startups Have Grown Fivefold in the Past Three Years
India’s fintech sector has experienced remarkable growth, with the number of startups increasing fivefold from 2,100 in 2021 to 10,500 in 2024, according to a new report. JM Financial highlights that India now boasts 26 fintech unicorns, with a combined market value of
Donald Trump’s Attempt to Transfer New York Hush Money Case to Federal Court Fails
A US judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot move his New York hush money case to federal court, a decision that likely prevents any delay of his sentencing scheduled for September 18 until after the November presidential election. US District
Switzerland Reopens Embassy in Iraq After 33-Year Absence
Switzerland has reopened its embassy in Baghdad, marking its return to Iraq after a 33-year hiatus following the Gulf War. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that the embassy’s reopening is part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between
Amid Erosion of UNSC Role, Slovenia Advocates for Expanding the UNSC
Slovenia has expressed its support for expanding the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in response to concerns about the council’s diminishing effectiveness. The move aims to address the evolving geopolitical landscape and enhance the UNSC’s capacity to address global challenges more comprehensively. With
US Open: Tiafoe Advances to All-American Semifinal After Dimitrov Retires
Frances Tiafoe has reached the semifinals of the US Open after Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire from their quarterfinal match. Tiafoe was leading 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3, 4-1 when Dimitrov, battling an injury, decided to withdraw. Dimitrov, who had been competitive throughout the
The UN has brokered a deal between Libyan factions to address the central bank crisis.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced that Libya’s two rival legislative bodies have reached an agreement to address the central bank crisis within the next few days. According to UNSMIL, discussions held at its Tripoli office on Monday and
U.S. has charged Hamas leaders in connection with the October 7 massacre in Israel and other acts of terrorism.
Yahya Sinwar, the political chief of Hamas, has been charged in connection with the attacks that led to the deaths of at least 43 Americans. Additionally, five other senior Hamas leaders face charges related to these incidents. Federal prosecutors have charged Yahya Sinwar,
US Seizes Venezuelan President’s Airplane, Citing Sanction Violations
The U.S. has seized an aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in the Dominican Republic, citing violations of sanctions laws, the Justice Department announced. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated, “This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft that we allege was
Indian Men’s Hockey Team Departs for Asian Champions Trophy in China
The Indian men’s hockey team departed in the early hours of Tuesday for Hulunbuir, China, to compete in the Asian Champions Trophy. The bronze medalists from the Paris 2024 Olympics are set to defend their title in the tournament, which will feature teams
Biden Calls Harris a ‘Ramrod’ of Strength with the Moral Compass of a ‘Saint’
On Labor Day, President Joe Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris as having a “ramrod” backbone and the moral compass of a “saint” during their first joint rally, aimed at rallying American workers and unions. At the event in Pittsburgh—a key battleground city
PM Modi Begins 3-Day Visit to Brunei and Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day official visit to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore, starting September 3. His visit to Brunei Darussalam, where he is the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to make a bilateral visit, will run from September 3-4 at
Israeli Operations Across West Bank Result in 29 Palestinian Deaths Since August 28
Since August 28, Israeli military operations across the West Bank have resulted in the deaths of 29 Palestinians and injuries to 121 others, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The casualties include 18 people killed in Jenin, four in Tubas, and four in
New Zealand awards central contracts to Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has awarded central contracts to allrounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson, following the recent decision of Devon Conway and Finn Allen to decline their contracts in favor of T20 league opportunities. Nathan Smith, a 26-year-old from Wellington, has impressed
Sensex trades flat while FMCG stocks see gains
Indian equity indices remained largely unchanged on Tuesday amid mixed market sentiments. As of 9:51 a.m., the Sensex was down 76 points, or 0.09%, at 82,483, while the Nifty fell 17 points, or 0.07%, to 25,261. The broader market exhibited a positive trend.
Protests across Israel intensify, putting pressure on Netanyahu to secure a hostage deal
On Sunday, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets nationwide, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Approximately 700,000 people participated in protests on major roads and at