International
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain from June 23 to 25 for talks with Gulf allies on the Iran memorandum of understanding, regional security and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Marco Rubio Gulf Visit Rubio’s visit comes as Washington seeks to brief Gulf partners on […]
International
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war operating status, while agreeing to establish a communication line aimed at preventing misunderstandings with the United States and other countries using the strategic waterway. Strait of Hormuz Control Under Iranian Arrangements Iranian Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said
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India has received a supply-chain boost after four cargo ships carrying fertiliser consignments crossed the Strait of Hormuz last week and began moving towards key Indian ports amid continued global trade disruptions. Fertiliser Ships Clear Strait of Hormuz The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said the vessels are carrying urea, di-ammonium phosphate and sulphur, all
Defence National
The United States has formally moved ahead with proposed support packages for India’s Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, strengthening defence maintenance and operational readiness between the two countries. US India Defence Support Package Approved The proposed Foreign Military Sales support package is valued at about $428.2 million, covering
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India’s southwest monsoon has started moving again after nearly two weeks of weak activity, but the delay has already created a major rainfall gap. With June rainfall running 46% below normal, farmers and water managers are watching the next few days closely. India Monsoon Rain Deficit Reaches 46% According to latest weather data, India received […]
International
Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as U.K. Prime Minister after growing pressure from within the Labour Party. His resignation comes less than two years after Labour returned to power with a major parliamentary victory. Keir Starmer Resigns As UK Prime Minister Starmer said he had heard the message from his party […]
International
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is ready to give written assurances that it is not seeking nuclear weapons, but he ruled out giving up Iran’s right to enrich uranium as talks with the United States continue. Iran Rejects Nuclear Weapons Claim Pezeshkian said Iran can put in writing that it has no intention […]
Economy National
India-focused equity funds have seen $8.5 billion in outflows so far in 2026, reversing a major part of the foreign money that had entered Indian markets after 2023. The withdrawals come as global investors increase exposure to U.S. equities. India Equity Fund Outflows Rise In 2026 India-focused funds have recorded $8.5 billion in foreign outflows […]