The United States decided to extend the sanctions waiver on Russian oil, offering temporary relief to countries purchasing crude from Moscow as the world grapples with tight energy supplies. The US treasury department on Friday issued a fresh licence allowing the purchase of Russian oil and petroleum products that had already been loaded onto ships…
People uprooted by the war in Lebanon began returning to devastated towns and neighbourhoods Friday, with many finding their homes destroyed or uninhabitable and hesitant to stay for fear a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel could unravel.US President Trump said on Friday that the US had banned Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, a day…
Iran is planning to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz with new transit fees to regulate ship movement through the route. However, the country has ruled out charging any “traditional fees” on ships passing through it.Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s National Security Committee told Al Jazeera that a law is being drafted to…
LizLaz and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI:Virat Kohli is usually in the spotlight for his batting brilliance – big runs, match-winning knocks and his ability to chase down targets. But this time, the star batter has grabbed attention for a different reason. Kohli, currently featuring in IPL 2026, allegedly ‘liked’ a photo of…
DoE EWS DG CWSN Admission 2026 Second Draw Expected After Document Verification Ends Delhi EWS Second Merit List 2026: The Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of NCT of Delhi, released the results of the first computerised lottery draw for EWS, DG, and CWSN admissions for the 2026–27 academic session on April 6, 2026. Online Result…
Alec Baldwin is set to appear in a civil trial concerning the tragic shooting on the set of ‘Rust.’ Despite the dismissal of manslaughter accusations, the court will entertain claims of emotional distress made by a gaffer, pointing to Baldwin’s potentially reckless actions in handling a loaded weapon. Notably, several other lawsuits stemming from the…
A Derbyshire farmer takes action as influencers and tourists keep filming his Highland cows/Image: BBC A UK farmer plans to breed his highland cows to be “less photogenic” amid growing concerns over tourists and influencers getting too close to them. Alex Birch, a cattle farmer from Derbyshire, said the decision came after repeated incidents of…
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face renewed military strikes if ongoing negotiations fail, saying Washington is prepared to escalate if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires next week.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump made clear that while talks are under way, the outcome remains uncertain….
UAE traffic rules every driver must know to avoid licence suspension or cancellation / Image: File The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation, enforced by the Ministry of Interior and local traffic authorities, lays down clear legal rules for suspending, cancelling, or denying the renewal of a driving licence. The law…
MUMBAI: The opening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important shipping channels in the world for the flow of crude oil and natural gas, led to a global rally in stocks on Friday evening. This also overshadowed the muted trading witnessed during the early part of the day in all of Asia…
