Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) The US sanctioned an Iraqi bank, Iranian offshore banks, a Dubai-based Iranian oil intermediary and a Hong Kong front company, and blacklisted a Cuban state-owned bank, as the Trump administration tightened what it calls Operation Economic Outcast against Tehran.
Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Two Democratic US senators introduced a resolution seeking to block President Donald Trump's civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, warning that the deal lacks safeguards needed to prevent a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
Riyadh, Oct 15 (IANS) Indians living in Saudi Arabia have been urged to remain calm and alert and stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh saying on Thursday that Saudi carriers continue to operate flights to India even as Air India and IndiGo have cancelled services from the Islamic Kingdom.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) A delegation from India’s College of Defence Management (CDM) has visited Brunei Darussalam as part of its International Strategic Management Tour, gaining insights into the country’s Vision 2035, energy security and maritime coordination, the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) said on Thursday.
Tehran, Oct 15 (IANS) The Iranian Army's Navy announced that its monitoring teams on Thursday detected a "violating" oil tanker that had caught fire earlier in the day while seeking to cross the "forbidden region" east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) As custodial deaths of Awami League members continue to rise in Bangladesh, another party leader died after falling ill while in custody at Gazipur District Jail, according to local media reports.
Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) Lawmakers from both parties in the United States condemned the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, as the Justice Department’s civil rights chief said her office would review the case.
Seoul, Oct 15 (IANS) India and South Korea continue to explore areas of cooperation in environment and energy transition, including nuclear energy, green hydrogen and renewable energy, the Indian Embassy in Seoul said on Thursday.
Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a rise in religious fundamentalism and militant activities since the former interim government led by Muhammad Yunus came to power. Several militants have been roaming freely since the July 2024 uprising, while three internationally listed extremist leaders who fled prison are still at large, a report has stated.
Islamabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Between 2021 and 2025, 237,216 crimes against women and girls were recorded in Pakistan, local media reported, citing an Islamabad-based human rights group, as violence against women continues to escalate.
