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WASHINGTON: The U.S. military's Central Command said on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) it launched airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian defence and missile sites. The island, seized by Iran since 1971 from what would become the United Arab Emirates, is viewed as a strategic point in the strait....more
MOSCOW: In what appears to be a repeat of Strait of Hormuz-like situation in West Asia, Russia is exploring alternative shipping routes after Ukraine launched a series of intense drone strikes on vessels in the Azov Sea, reportedly targeting 116 ships over the past nine days....more
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concern regarding the renewed escalation of military confrontation in West Asia. Guterres expressed “deep concern at the serious escalation of renewed military confrontation in the Gulf region, including Iranian attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz, attacks by the United States on the Islamic Republic of Iran, and attacks by Iran on targets in neighboring countries”, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said....more
WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of Senators announced a new sanctions bill that proposes tariffs up to 100% on exports from India, China and three other countries for purchasing Russian oil. The bill - which has been backed by the White House - could be passed before August and aims to cripple Russia’s revenues from its energy exports and force an end to the Ukraine war....more
By Rear Admiral Dhiren Vig (Retd)
 NEW DELHI: India's military justice system, long regarded as a cornerstone of discipline within the Armed Forces, is facing renewed calls for reform amid concerns over procedural shortcomings, judicial delays and the need for greater transparency in court martial proceedings. The military legal framework operates under a distinct set of laws designed to ensure swift disciplinary action and maintain operational readiness, morale and discipline among service personnel....more
NEW DELHI: The legal scrubbing of the proposed India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) is expected to be completed within the next 15-20 days, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, indicating that the trade pact has entered its final stage before signing. Speaking at the National Export Excellence Awards, Goyal said he had spoken to his European Union counterpart a day earlier and would travel to Spain, Belgium, including Brussels, and Finland next week to advance trade engagements....more
MELBOURNE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third visit to Australia has ended with a flurry of announcements on energy, defence and trade, with Australia's Federal Minister for Resources, Madeleine King, saying that the two nations are entering a new phase of their relationship, one built firmly around uranium, critical minerals and resilient supply chains....more
NEW DELHI: An Indian film recently broke records by becoming the first in the world to generate 1 billion views on YouTube. While PSY’s music video for Gangnam Style is the first video to cross that mark, this 9-year-old box office flop achieved the same recently when it comes to movies. The director also expressed happiness about it while confirming the news. The Hindi-dubbed version of the Telugu film Jaya Janaki Nayaka, titled Khoonkar, which was posted by Pen Movies, has garnered over 1 billion views on YouTube....more
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has entered a new chapter in public transport with the launch of its first passenger train service, Etihad Rail. Beginning June 30, travellers can board trains between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, marking the start of passenger rail operations in the country. The service is expected to significantly improve connectivity between the emirates, offering a faster and more sustainable alternative to road travel....more
OTTAWA: Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will lead a business delegation from the country to India in October this year. Sidhu made that announcement on Friday even as negotiators from India were engaged in the third round of talks towards a comprehensive economic partnership (CEPA) in Ottawa in recent days....more
WASHINGTON: The United States department of the treasury has removed four Indian entities from its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List as part of its latest sanctions update. The entities delisted are Hyderabad-based RRG Engineering Technologies Private Limited and Lokesh Machines Limited, Ahmedabad-based Galaxy Bearings Ltd, and Delhi-based Shaurya Aeronautics Private Limited....more
BANGKOK: Thailand will allow 30-day visa-exempted entries by visitors from India, after a proposal to scrap visa-free entry led arrivals from the South Asian nation to drop in a blow to the vital tourism industry. An initial proposal, which had not come into effect despite being approved by the cabinet in May, had caused confusion for Indian travelers and resulted in a decline of arrivals from the country, Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said after a weekly cabinet meeting....more
NEW DELHI: The government’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue grew 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, the highest growth rate in 13 months. However, the bulk of this growth came from imports, with the tax collected from domestic transactions growing far slower....more
NEW YORK: On Wednesday, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani submitted a sworn affidavit affirming that he was not aware of any quid pro quo offer with the US Department of Justice that may have led to the recent dismissal of the indictment against him and his associates on bribery and fraud charges....more
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