Kochi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced its plans to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), media reports said.The exit of UAE is a blow to the oil producers’ group which will get weak and the development exposes discord among the Gulf countries.Oil producers in the Gulf have been …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed he turned down an Iranian offer making him the Supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, NDTV reported.Speaking at a Republican fundraiser, Trump said Iran said “We’d like to make you the next supreme leader. No, thank you. I don’t want it.”Remarks come amid a power vacuum in …
Kochi: Before falling victim to the US attack, a sailor had told his father the commander of the sunken Iranian ship had ignored warnings issued by the US before hitting IRIS Dena on the morning of March 4 in the Indian Ocean.The deceased sailor told his father minutes before the frigate was struck by a …
Kochi: An Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docked at the southern port of Kochi in India based on a request from Tehran, media reports said.The 183-member crew has been accommodated at naval facilities, reports quoting government officials said on Friday.An Iranian frigate was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near the coast of Sri Lanka …
Kochi: President Donald Trump said there will be no diplomatic negotiations with Iran until it agrees to an “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” media reports said. “… After that… we will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink… making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!),” Trump posted.Trump urged …
Kochi: India has condoled the death of its Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, media reports said.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the Iran ambassador in New Delhi on Thursday and signed the condolence book.Khamenei died in US-Israel air strikes in Tehran on Sunday.India’s reaction comes shortly after Iran declared that it would open the Strait …
Kochi: Congress leader Imran Masood condoled the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by calling on Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the India-based representative of Khamenei, The Hindu reported.Imran Masood, MP, described the death ofKhamenei as a “sad event”.Iran has stood with India and the two countries shared historical relations for centuries.“He was an …
Kochi: Slain late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was selected as the new Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts, Iran International reported.He is the second-eldest son of Ali Khamenei and has long been seen by observers as a potential successor.His elevation comes after his father was killed in a wave of joint …
Kochi: An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude struck near Khonj in Fars province in Southern Iran triggering seismic concerns and safety of nuclear facilities, media reports quoting United States Geological Survey said.The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 km at 10:24 AM local time with the epicenter about 55 km north-northwest of Gerash in …
Kochi: US joined Israel in launching an attack on Iran, with US President Donald Trump confirming that “major combat operations” are under way, BBC reported.The Israel Defence Force said Iran has started retaliatory strikes.Israeli launched a “pre-emptive” attack on Tehran, Defence Minister Israel Katz said.According to the Israeli military, Iran has fired retaliatory missiles.Images showed …
Kochi: With the parleys between two sides representing the US and Iran showing no positive results, speculations are making rounds President Donald Trump is exploring options over fresh military action against Tehran, BBC reported.The fear took shape after the US moved a second battleship into the region.The US military launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear …
Kochi: The war ravaged Gaza is in for a major makeover as the Chief architect US has unveiled plans to rebuild the devastated Palestinian territory from scratch, BBC reported.Skyscrapers, housing estates, agricultural and industrial areas will pop up for the 2.1 million population.The slides of the proposed makeover were presented during a signing ceremony at …
Kochi: India’s hi-tech indigenousTejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, the Times of India said quoting the Indian Air Force.The HAL-built light combat aircraft went down at approximately 2.10 pm (local time) during a maneuver.The IAF said that the pilot suffered fatal injuries. The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss …
Kochi: Israelis and Gazans are celebratingthe success of west Asia peace talks which aims at finding a permanent solution to the decades long unrest, BBC reported.With Israel cabinet giving its nod to the US brokered peace deal, the ceasefire is expected to take effect within 24 hours of Tel Aviv’s approval.Israel will have its control …
Kochi: US air strikes killed 68 African migrants at a Houthi-controlled detention centre in north-western Yemen, BBC reported.At least 47 migrants were injured when the centre in Saada province was bombed. The US forces had hit over 800 targets since President Donald Trump ordered an intensification of the air campaign against the Houthis on 15 …
Kochi: Israel conducted airstrikes on Gaza reportedly killing 220 people including a top Hamas security official, BBC reports said.One of those reportedly killed was Gaza’a highest-ranking Hamas security officialMahmoud Abu Wafah. Civilians, including children, have also been caught up in the attack.The attack comes after the failure of 72 hours of talks in Doha involving …
Kochi: Kerala is going to become the first state to operate its own airliner, Air Kerala which is likely to start commercial services from Kannur and Mysuru airports this year, media reports said.The budget friendly service is likely to begin operations by the middle of this year. The services are envisaged to provide impetus to …
Kochi: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh reached Kuwait on Thursday in the wake of a fire tragedy that claimed at least 49 lives, including 19 from Kerala natives out of 42 Indians. He said that some bodies were charred beyond recognition. The minister said that the Prime Minister had chaired …
Kochi: In a major relief to the UAE residents held up in different countries, the UAE government has allowed them to return home from August 5. All those stranded in six countries and wanting to return home should strictly adhere to the Covid-19 protocol like testing and quarantine. The facility is for UAE residence visa …
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