Biden sends senior envoys to Middle East amid concerns over Iran’s nuclear deal
WASHINGTON DC, US: A team of US envoys is travelling to the Middle East this week for talks with key allies – including tentatively Saudi...
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Iran in talks with Houthis, backs intra-Yemeni dialogue, ceasefire
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TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated his country’s support for a ceasefire in Yemen and a return to talks during a...
US orders embassy staff to leave Kabul as troops pull-out begins
by TNT Desk
WASHINGTON DC, USA: The United States has ordered non-essential staff to leave its Kabul embassy, citing increased threats as Washington prepares to end its 20-year...
India records 3,293 Covid deaths in single-day spike as PM’s party holds political rallies
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NEW DELHI, India: Indian health ministry has reported record 3,293 deaths and 360,960 new cases in the past 24 hours as the devastating second wave...
Sri Lanka cabinet approves proposed ban on burqas in public
by TNT Desk
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposed ban on wearing full-face veils including Muslim burqas in public, citing national security grounds, despite...
US Navy fires warning shots at Iranian vessels in Gulf
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ARLINGTON, USA: The United States Navy has said it fired warning shots at vessels from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Gulf, accusing...
Saudi Arabia plans to sell 1% stake in Aramco
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is in discussions to sell 1% of state oil firm Saudi Aramco to a leading global energy company, according to...
India hits grim milestone of 200,000 Covid deaths as army steps in
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NEW DELHI, India: India’s coronavirus death toll is nearing the bleak milestone of 200,000 with another 2,771 fatalities reported while its armed forces have pledged...
Turkey to impose full lockdown to check Covid surge
by TNT Desk
ANKARA, Turkey: The Turkish government has decided to impose a nationwide “full lockdown” starting on Thursday and lasting until May 17 requiring the citizens to...
India sets new Covid world record with over 350,000 cases in single-day spike
by TNT Desk
NEW DEHLI, India: On Monday, India reported 352,991 new cases and 2,812 virus-related deaths, marking the world’s highest daily caseload for the fifth straight day....