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Trump reverses 20% fee on ships transiting Hormuz, replaces it with Gulf investments in US; what it means
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday withdrew his proposal to impose a 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the idea would be replaced with trade and investment agreements involving Gulf nations.
EAM Jaishankar launches UNSC 2028-29 campaign with 'SHANTI' theme at UN, why it matters
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched India's official campaign 'SHANTI: India for the United Nations Security Council 2028-29. Norms, Trust, Integrity' for the two-year tenure at a special event in the UN headquarters attended by UN envoys, diplomats and officials. India said its approach to the United Nations is rooted in 'SHANTI: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust, Integrity.' India last sat at the UN horseshoe table for the 2021-22 term.
Indian crew member killed after Iranian missiles hit UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday said two of its oil tankers have been targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters in the Strait of Hormuz. An Indian national crew member was killed in the attack on the Mombasa tanker, with eight people wounded, it added. In a post on X, UAE Ministry of Defence stated that the national tankers 'Mombasa' and 'Al Bahiyah' were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters.
China cries foul as 14 countries, including Japan, reject Beijing’s claim over South China Sea
China has summoned Japan's second-in-command in Beijing to lodge a formal protest. The diplomatic clash erupted as Tokyo on Monday joined 13 other nations in reaffirming a landmark international ruling that rejected Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. Following the clash, China has accused Japan and its partners of undermining regional peace and stability.
Trump orders US flags at half-mast after Lindsey Graham's death, tributes pour in worldwide
US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the United States to be flown at half-mast till Saturday evening in honour of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11 following what his office described as a "brief and sudden illness." Paying tribute to one of his closest political allies, Trump remembered Graham as a loyal friend, an accomplished public servant and a leader who dedicated his life to the people of South Carolina and the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced the decision to lower the national flags and praised the late senator's co
Vietnam Police detains captain after speedboat tragedy leaves 15 Indians dead in Phu Quoc
The police on Sunday detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, leaving as many as 15 Indian tourists dead. The captain was identified as 57-year-old Nguyen Hong Hai, who was resident of Thuan Tien hamlet in the An Giang province.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, close aide of Trump, dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close aide of US President Donald Trump, passed away at 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness', according to his office. Graham, a senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday (local time), his office said in a post on X.
Two dead, six injured in mass shooting at street festival in Canada's Toronto, suspect at large
A shooting near Toronto's annual Salsa on St. Clair street festival left two people dead and six others injured, prompting a massive police response and a search for the suspect or suspects. According to The Associated Press (AP), the shooting took place near the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the popular Salsa on St. Clair festival was underway.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, attacks Cyprus-flagged ship; US responds with fresh strikes
The United States launched a fresh wave of retaliatory strikes against Iran after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces attacked the Cyprus-flagged container vessel M/V GFS Galaxy in the strategic waterway.
Indian-origin woman working with Google shot dead in US, husband arrested for murder
A 56-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead his Indian-origin wife, a senior Google engineer, and injuring their son during a domestic dispute at their home in the US state of Georgia, police said.
RECENT NEWS
- Trump reverses 20% fee on ships transiting Hormuz, replaces it with Gulf investments in US; what it means
- EAM Jaishankar launches UNSC 2028-29 campaign with 'SHANTI' theme at UN, why it matters
- Indian crew member killed after Iranian missiles hit UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
- China cries foul as 14 countries, including Japan, reject Beijing’s claim over South China Sea
- Trump orders US flags at half-mast after Lindsey Graham's death, tributes pour in worldwide
