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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will be "out of Iran pretty quickly" and could return for "spot hits" if needed. He also reiterated that he is "absolutely" considering an attempt to withdraw the US from NATO. Answering when the US would consider the Iran war over, Trump said "I can't tell you exactly .... we're going to be out pretty quickly."...more
LONDON: The UK will host an international diplomatic conference this week on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. He further stated that 35 countries have signed a statement committing to work together on restoring maritime security to the key oil transport route....more
By Deepak Arora
 NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Monday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing the evolving situation in West Asia. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the growing partnership between India and the Netherlands and explored ways to expand cooperation in key sectors such as semiconductors, green hydrogen, water management, and skilled workforce mobility....more
By Ricky Chopra
 NEW DELHI: India is accelerating its efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and continued global dependence on China, but structural challenges in production and processing remain significant hurdles. Critical minerals—particularly rare earth elements such as lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium—are essential for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics. While India has made major policy strides, its current production accounts for less than 1% of global output, underscoring the gap between ambition and capacity....more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a key meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various ministries/ departments amid the West Asia crisis. This was the second CCS meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on the matter. During the meeting, Modi reviewed supply diversification for LPG and LNG, as well as fuel duty reduction and power sector measures to ensure that essentials remain stable....more
WASHINGTON: The United States' war against Iran has exposed several fractures in the US over domestic support to an overseas war and also put to test allies and their allegiances in the ongoing conflict, now in its second month. After a series of rebukes from European allies over support to US and its operations in the Middle East, Trump has now professed a 'dangerous idea', one that has more global ramifications than US-Europe relations: a possible exit from NATO, a military bloc that was once formed by US as its founding member....more
 NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus....more
UNITED NATIONS: A diplomat at the United Nations has resigned from his positions and accused the international body of preparing for a scenario involving the possible use of nuclear weapons in Iran. Mohamad Safa announced his resignation through a post on X, accompanied by a letter in which he set out his reasons for the decision. Safa served as the main representative of Patriotic Vision, also known as PVA, at the United Nations. PVA is an international organisation that holds special consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council....more
NEW DELHI: British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said the U.K. is keen to see “de-escalation” in West Asia and eventually the conflict come to an end besides the resumption of oil flow in order to ensure it does not have a detrimental impact on its economy. At an interactive session hosted at an event, she also said the U.K., however, is “supportive of defensive action to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region, which is prolonging the conflict and causing damage to allies and people in the region”....more
 NUH: MJ Daffue produced a bogey-free final round to seal a second HotelPlanner Tour title in two months on a thrilling final day of the DP World PGTI Open, a US$300,000 event co-sanctioned by the DP World PGTI and the HotelPlanner Tour. The South African, who started Sunday with a four-stroke lead, signed for a 69 to reach 21 under par 267 and finish one shot clear of American Jhared Hack and India’s Saptak Talwar....more
NEW DELHI: Airline carrier IndiGo on Tuesday announced the appointment of William Walsh, the current IATA (International Air Transport Association) chief, as its chief executive officer (CEO). “The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) today appointed William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals. Walsh’s tenure at IATA ((International Air Transport Association) comes to a close on the 31st of July, 2026, and he is expected to join no later than on the 3rd of August, 2026,” a statement from IndiGo said....more
LONDON: Singapore's Changi Airport has topped the list of world's best airports for the fourteenth time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026. The airport was also named the World’s Best Airport Dining, the World’s Best Airport in the 60–70 Million Passenger Category, the World’s Best Airport Immigration Service, and the Best Airport in Asia....more
PYONGYANG: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine test and hailed it as a development to boost the country's strategic military capability, state media reported on Sunday. The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernising an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland....more
SEOUL: Imagine a life-saving spray that instantly stops severe bleeding. That’s exactly what researchers in South Korea have developed — and it could change how wounds are treated on the battlefield, and in ambulances and emergency rooms. The next-generation hemostatic agent is being developed primarily for use by military and emergency medical professionals, though its simplicity suggests it may become more widespread in the future, allowing at-home usage....more |
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