Italy probes detention by Israel of Gaza flotilla activists aboard Italian-flagged vessel – World
Italian prosecutors have opened an unlawful detention investigation following a raid by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, Italian media reported on Monday. The probe was opened following complaints received over the detention last week of Spanish citizen Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila, who were on an Italian-flagged vessel. An Israeli court […]
UAE says Opec exit ‘not directed against anyone’ – World
The United Arab Emirates’ shocking decision to leave Saudi-dominated Opec was not targeted at anyone, the UAE minister who heads the state oil giant said on Monday. The move aimed at focusing on national priorities and the UAE economy, said Sultan Al Jaber, who is CEO of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and […]
FO says 22 crew members on Iranian ship seized by US have been evacuated to Pakistan – World
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday that as a “confidence-building measure” by the United States, 22 crew members on an Iranian ship that was seized by US forces had been evacuated to Pakistan. The statement came hours after American outlet ABC News reported that an Iranian ship seized by the US after it “failed […]
India’s Modi faces key test as vote count underway – World
Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway on Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories took place in April and May, and Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling party in the national […]
Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Dubai Airports’ operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is […]
Iranian ship, crew seized by US transferred to Pakistan: report – World
An Iranian ship that was seized by the US after it “failed to comply” with the blockade imposed by the country has been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran, along with its crew, American outlet ABC News reported on Monday. “US forces completed the transfer of 22 crew members of M/V Touska to Pakistan […]
Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack Former Donald Trump lawyer and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani arrives at US Federal court in his case to surrender valuables to Georgia election workers he was found to have defamed, in New York City, US, November 26, 2024 […]
Search underway for two missing US troops in Morocco – World
RABAT: Two US service members participating in the African Lion joint military exercises were reported missing near the city of Tan Tan in southern Morocco, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces said on Sunday. US, Moroccan and other partner forces launched coordinated search-and-rescue operations, including ground, air and maritime assets, […]
Iran reviewing US response to 14-point plan; Trump says Washington having ‘very positive’ discussions with Tehran – World
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that his representatives were having “very positive discussions” with Iran that could “lead to something very positive for all”. He made these remarks in a Truth Social Post, also announcing an initiative to guide vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz out of the waterway, hours after Tehran […]
Iran reviewing US response to 14-point proposal: state media – World
Tehran said on Sunday that the United States had responded to its 14-point proposal via Pakistan and that it was reviewing the response, according to Iranian state media. “At this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations,” an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said, according to state media. Earlier, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Washington faced a […]