Kochi: In a major announcement by US President Donald Trump, the US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control over 65 billion barrels of its oil reserves.This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans,” Trump posted on social media.Venezuela’s …
Kochi: The devastating floods has claimed 547 lives in Central Nepal on Friday even as search and rescue operations continue unabated.Rising of water levels at the site of the flood earlier this week increased the risk of another flood in the area, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).Reports of a …
Kochi: A massive flash flood in Nepal killed eight persons and left several missing including 400 travelers, including foreign nationals.A mudslide hit China’s Gyirong port, where the government has ordered intensive search and rescue, media reports said.Chinese media has warned of major casualties in Tibet.Helicopters, searching the area as part of rescue, are unable to …
Kochi: The US has directed countries to business association with Iran else they will have to face sanctions after its war with Iran nearing six months, media reports said.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. was launching an “economic onslaught” against Iran’s worldwide financial connections without specifying countries that would be targeted.The Treasury Department …
Kochi: Police have arrested two persons in connection with four members of Hindu family at Rangpur in Bangladesh.Those arrested are Siddhartha Das (19) and Mugdha Das (23) in connection with the death of Ganapati Chakraborty,65, wife Pritilata, 50, daughter Agami, 23, and son Priyam,12, on Thursday.According to police, the retired schoolteacher and three members of …
Kochi:The 41-year-old Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped hints at quitting after a 25-year career.Ronaldo had previously spoken of retiring “soon” or within “one or two years”, BBC reported. “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” he told Vogue, saying his future after football was “all mapped …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump changed planes last month as part of a clever plan to pre-empt a possible Iranian threat, BBC quoted US media report.After boarding Air Force One, Trump used a catering truck to board a military aircraft C-32A to give an impression that everything was fine, BBC quoting the Washington Post said. …
Kochi: Over 100 people have perished in the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia where a state of emergency has been declared. Many are feared trapped under the debris after the quake measuring magnitude 7.4 struck at a depth of 103km (64 miles) in Chocó province, BBC reported. Many of the deaths have been concentrated in …
Kochi: Israel has rejected US’ 15-point plan for Gaza, stating that no military pull-out will happen until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this at a cabinet meeting, BBC reported.Trump’s Board of Peace said it had reached an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.Hamas said …
Kochi: Iran has reached an agreement with Oman on a route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.It was “in the final stages”, Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, BBC reported.The deal with Oman would not guarantee safe navigation through the strait, arguing security remained impacted by the US blockade of Iran’s ports, Baqaei warned.Baqaei …
Kochi: Former Bangladeshi Premier Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced plans to return home in December ending her stay in India where she is in exile after a bloody crackdown on protesters in 202 in Bangladesh.In an audio address to her people on the second anniversary of the uprising, Hasina said it was her duty to …
Kochi: A projectile hit an Indian-flagged vessel sinking it off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea while all 14 people including 13 Indians on board were rescued.India condemned the attack on MSV Faize Noore Oliya which suffered an “unprovoked attack”, BBC reported.India said the attacks on commercial shipping in the region “deeply worrisome” …
Kochi: Donald Trump has cancelled strikes against Iran, provided a deal is struck “rapidly” with Teheran.The US president said he had been asked by Iran and other countries in the Middle East to “hold off” on any attack as the “perimeters” of a deal had been agreed, he said in a post on Truth Social.Reports …
Kochi: In a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict, Saudi Arabia joined the US to strike against Iran-backed militias in Iraq.US Central Command (Centcom) said Iraq’s paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), dominated by Iran-backed Shia militias, said at least 20 of its members were killed in US-Saudi strikes on its bases, BBC reported.Earlier, Iran …
Kochi: In a suspected terror attack a woman was killed and 16 others injured, some of them seriously, when a car driven by the suspect Abdul, 21, plouwed into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event around 22:00 hours Berlin Standard Time (BST). The woman died on the spot while about 2,200 cops have launched …
Kochi: Forest fire in France and Spain has sent an alarm across the globe over man’s limitations in controlling blaze despite all developments.Strong winds have pushed flames of wildfires south-west France towards the city of Bordeaux, BBC reported.Around 200,000 people have been evacuated in south-western regions of Gironde and Landes regions in France. Over 250,000 …
Kochi: Recognition of the state of Israel by Saudi Arabia is mandatory for fructification of the deal between the US and Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump has said.”The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!)… which pertains only to non-military use… will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining …
Kochi: The US is exploring options to enter into a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. Critics fear it could weaken global nuclear non-proliferation norms and trigger a regional arms race, Times of India reported. The proposed agreement would reportedly allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and process spent nuclear fuel.It would also make Saudi capable …
Kochi: The US has incurred a loss of 37.5 billion dollars in its war with Iran, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said.Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee it was urgent that lawmakers approve another $87bn in congressional funding for the Pentagon, BBC reported.The US carried out an 11th consecutive day of strikes on Tuesday.Hegseth said …
Kochi: Canada’s unequal treatment of US cars, dairy and alcohol has forced US President Donald Trump to impose a 50% tariff on different goods imported from Canada.Items like wine and hockey sticks and industrial goods such as cement are among the goods targeted, BBC reported.The duties would take effect in 30 days marking escalation in …
