Iran and Oman have opened fresh discussions in Muscat on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, a key Gulf waterway that remains central to regional trade, energy movement and maritime security. The meeting marked the first formal session of a joint committee formed to discuss navigation, coastal rights and safe passage through one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes. The talks were held between senior officials from bot

Meta is facing renewed criticism after conservation groups raised concerns that illegal wildlife trade continues to appear across its platforms despite company rules against such activity. The report claims Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are being used by traffickers and sellers to promote endangered animals, wild meat and banned wildlife products to online buyers. The findings have put fresh attention on how social media platforms handl

The death of a 17-year-old Thai girl in Pattaya has led to the arrest of an Australian man after police said her body was found inside a suitcase. The case has drawn attention in Thailand because of the CCTV trail, the suspect’s alleged attempt to leave the country, and the serious charges now filed against him. Police identified the teenager as Tunchanok Donhomla. She was reportedly last seen entering a condominium in Bang Lamung distri

Standoff ends after mediation A three-day standoff involving a group of Nihang Sikhs at a gurdwara in Nagrasu, Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, ended peacefully after talks involving officials and delegations from Punjab and Paonta Sahib. The resolution brought relief to the area after days of tension around the religious premises, where authorities had maintained a close watch to prevent the situation from escalating.

Uyghur groups step up global advocacy The World Uyghur Congress has highlighted a series of international advocacy efforts in Japan and Europe, saying its representatives are working to draw wider attention to alleged human rights violations affecting Uyghurs from East Turkistan. The group has raised concerns over alleged genocide, forced labour, enforced disappearances and transnational repression, while urging governments and international institutions to streng

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to launch the state’s biggest-ever road infrastructure programme on June 28, with a ₹19,300 crore investment to reconstruct and upgrade 13,541 km of roads under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). Mega Road Programme to Be Launched in Nalgonda on June 28 The Telangana government is gearing up to roll out its most ambitious

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bahrain said Iranian drones targeted the island nation on Saturday, June 27, 2026, while a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, adding pressure to a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The incidents followed overnight U.S. airstrikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities and coastal radar sites. U.S. Central Command said the strikes followed an Iranian drone attack on a container ship attempting to leave the strait.

Cape Verde’s World Cup run reached the knockout stage after the tournament debutant secured a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. The Blue Sharks finished the group stage unbeaten with three points from three draws and advanced to the round of 32. Cape Verde World Cup run secured by Vozinha Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, made several decisive saves as Saudi Arabia pushed for the victory it needed. He stopped Mohamed Kanno’s header in first-half stoppage t

The Modi Seychelles visit is expected to deepen maritime security, infrastructure, trade and tourism ties as Seychelles marks 50 years of independence and the two countries commemorate five decades of diplomatic relations. Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure said the trip could lift the partnership to a “qualitatively higher level” as both sides advance plans discussed during President Patrick Herminie’s February visit to India. Modi Seychelles visit put

Indian residents filed 1,153,748 Schengen short-stay visa applications in 2025, and 181,111 did not result in a uniform visa, according to European Commission data published on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Under the Commission’s methodology, India’s non-issuance rate was 15.8%, compared with a global refusal rate of 14.6%. India was the world’s third-largest source of Schengen visa applications, behind China and Türkiye. A total of 966,529 uniform visas were issued to applicants f

A US-based NRI won relief in an NRI cash deposit tax case in India after the Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal accepted that ₹11.18 lakh deposited during demonetisation came from earlier overseas remittances intended to support his parents. In an order pronounced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Arun Bussi v. ACIT, the tribunal directed the deletion of the tax addition for assessment year 2017-18. The

The South Indian film industry is in mourning following the reported passing of veteran actor and director K. Bhagyaraj, who died at the age of 73 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Chennai. According to reports, he was admitted to a hospital in the city, where he breathed his last early this morning. The news comes shortly after the industry also grieved the loss of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, making it a deeply emotional period for Kollywood. Bhagyaraj was also closely asso

The Tamil Nadu government has appointed K Venkata Narayana as its Special Representative in New Delhi for a period of one year. According to an official government order issued on Friday, the appointment is temporary and will be effective from the date he assumes office. The state government stated that the detailed terms and conditions of his role will be issued separately. The appointment has attracted political attention and criticism due to Narayana’s professional association

Vertigo is a medical condition that creates a false sensation of movement. A person feels as if they or their surroundings are spinning or rotating even when there is no actual motion. It is not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying problem, usually related to the inner ear or brain. Symptoms of Vertigo Common symptoms include: Sp

The human ability to maintain balance and spatial orientation is governed by a highly complex system within the inner ear known as the vestibular apparatus. The understanding of this system was fundamentally transformed by Hungarian physician Robert Barany, whose groundbreaking research earned him the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (awarded in 1915). His work laid the foundation for modern diagnosis and treatment of vertigo and balance disorders. Early Medical C

The investigation into the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra has taken significant developments, with Pune Police continuing to examine statements, evidence, and possible conspiracy angles in the case. According to investigators, the prime accused Siya Goyal allegedly made statements during custodial interrogation suggesting she found it “easier” to end Agarwal’s life than to inform her family about not wanting to proceed with the marriage. Police

Spain’s remarkable unbeaten run has now stretched to 33 matches, underlining their consistency and dominance across different international challenges. The team has continued to deliver strong performances against a wide range of opponents, maintaining momentum as they progress through the World Cup group stage. Defender Aymeric Laporte has downplayed external concerns regarding Uruguay, stressing that Spain’s priority is to remain focused on their own tactical approach, execution, and ov

US unveils commemorative passport design for 250th anniversary US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new rendering of a special edition American passport created to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The design, presented on his social media platform, features a commemorative layout that incorporates historical imagery alongside a presidential portrait

Rising concerns around LPG supply and transport Recent disruptions in global shipping routes have sparked renewed public concern about LPG availability and pricing in several markets. While speculation often increases during periods of geopolitical tension, the actual movement of liquefied petroleum gas depends on a tightly controlled logistics system involving specia

US conducts strikes after escalation in Strait of Hormuz The United States military carried out targeted airstrikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, along with coastal radar installations, following what US Central Command described as a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was conducted in response to heightened t