How IRGC’s ‘permit’ threats may impact submarine cables in Hormuz? – World
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened Monday to impose “permits” on submarine fibre-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Here is what you need to know about cable infrastructure in the region and how the threats could play out: What cables run through Hormuz? Major connections running through Hormuz include a branch of AAE-1 […]
Gazans barred from Haj, animal sacrifice as Eidul Azha nears – World
Only 5,304 people travelled in and out of Gaza since February, says enclave’s media office. In a tent in southern Gaza, Najia Abu Lehia mourns not only her husband but also their failure to make the pilgrimage to Makkah, or Haj, together before he died a year ago because of war and border closures. Before […]
Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US on nuclear, security issues – World
China and Russia condemned United States President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence shield plans and Washington’s “irresponsible” nuclear policy at a joint summit on Wednesday, a week after President Xi Jinping hosted Trump in Beijing. A statement from Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin said Trump’s plan for a ground- and space-based missile interceptor […]
Colosseum selfies and ‘Melody’ toffee: Modi meets Meloni in Rome – World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took selfies at the Colosseum and admired the view over Rome ahead of talks focused on trade on Wednesday. In a video posted on X, Meloni also thanked Modi for bringing along a packet of “Melody” toffees on his visit, with the two seen […]
First of hundreds of detained Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Israel – World
Israeli authorities have begun detaining hundreds of activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla at the southern port of Ashdod on Wednesday, a rights group said, after Israeli forces intercepted their vessels at sea. The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkiye last week in the latest attempt by activists to breach Israel’s blockade of the […]
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier? – World
Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasingly vital minerals. But any windfall still appears a distant prospect as Latin America’s biggest economy currently mines only a marginal amount. Only China has greater reserves of the critical minerals which are […]
Pakistan, China share ‘converging vision’ on regional and global issues, says DPM Dar – World
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Islamabad and Beijing shared a “converging vision” on regional and global matters. “Pakistan and China share a converging vision on regional and global issues,” said Dar while addressing the Senate. A Chinese delegation was present in the visitors’ gallery to mark the 75th anniversary […]
Heat exhaustion hits Bangladesh garment workers amid power cuts – World
Factories across Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest clothes supplier, have turned off fans and coolers due to energy cuts caused by the Middle East conflict, with workers sweltering and a drop in productivity likely costing billions of dollars. As Bangladesh enters the hottest time of the year, since late April, the garment industry belt around the […]
Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in China talks after Trump visit – World
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia’s “unyielding” ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian superpower economy. After the US president was received with pomp last week but left without major breakthroughs, including on help with […]
Foreign ministry spokesman says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel – World
Israeli authorities said that 430 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were en route to Israel, after their vessels were intercepted at sea. Sailing from Turkiye last week, the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels are the latest in a string of attempts by activists to breach Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory, with the last convoy […]