International News
Venezuela Earthquake Toll Climbs to 920: Thousands Injured and Over 50,000 Unaccounted For
The death toll from Wednesday's twin powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 920, with 3,360 others reported injured. As hundreds remain trapped beneath the rubble and thousands face displacement, a massive international rescue operation is underway amid ongoing aftershocks.
3 months ago
Tragedy at Ras Laffan: 13 Dead, Dozens Injured—Including Nepalese Workers—in Qatar Gas Facility Blast
A massive explosion and fire at Qatar's Barzan gas facility has left 13 dead and 66 injured, including workers from Nepal. Officials have confirmed that the incident was a technical accident and wider LNG exports remain unaffected.
4 months ago
Sri Lanka’s Exports Defy Middle East Geopolitical Shocks with 6% Growth in Early 2026
Driven by an impressive 10.5% surge in high-value service exports, Sri Lanka registered a 6% year-on-year increase in total export earnings during the first four months of 2026.
4 months ago
Oil Surges and Stocks Retreat as Trump Warns of Military Action and Strait of Hormuz Takeover
Global crude oil prices rallied while Wall Street stock futures slid on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s warnings of potential military strikes against Iran if nuclear negotiations collapse.
4 months ago
High-Stakes Diplomacy: Pakistani PM Sharif and Army Chief Depart for US-Iran Follow-Up Talks in Switzerland
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir have left for Bürgenstock, Switzerland, to participate in crucial technical-level follow-up talks regarding the recent US-Iran MoU.
4 months ago
Japan Crushes Tunisia 4-0 in FIFA World Cup’s 1000th Match
Japan marked the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history with a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium, climbing to the top of Group F and closing in on the knockout stage.
4 months ago
Reliance’s Jio Platforms Set for Historic $4 Billion IPO to Revolutionize Indian Capital Market
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani announces board approval for Jio Platforms' draft prospectus, positioning the 500-million-subscriber telecom and tech giant for one of India's largest-ever public listings to raise around $4 billion.
4 months ago
US-Iran Peace Ceremony Postponed at Last Minute; Nuclear Tech Talks to Continue as Accord Moves Online
The high-level formal signing ceremony to conclude the US-Iran conflict at Switzerland's Bürgenstock Resort was abruptly postponed after both nations fully executed the primary peace accord digitally.
4 months ago
Strait of Hormuz to Reopen as Washington and Tehran Agree to Interim Peace Framework
The United States and Iran have signed a landmark initial peace agreement that takes immediate effect, aiming to end ongoing hostilities by reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz and lifting major economic sanctions. However, the core issue of Iran's nuclear program remains unresolved, leaving both nations on high alert during a strict 60-day negotiation window.
4 months ago
Lionel Messi Rewrites Football History Books in Milestone 200th Appearance for Argentina
Making a record-shattering sixth World Cup appearance, the Argentine skipper equals the all-time tournament goals record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose.
4 months ago
Global Oil Prices Reboud as Skepticism Over US-Iran Truce Details and Strait of Hormuz Clearance Spurs Supply Fears
Global crude benchmarks edged higher on Tuesday as initial market optimism over a preliminary US-Iran peace agreement faded. With the full text of the memorandum of understanding undisclosed and significant technical and security hurdles remaining before the blocked Strait of Hormuz can safely reopen, investors adopted a cautious stance, driving Brent and WTI crude futures up by 0.3%.
4 months ago
Indian Capital Markets Face Heavy FPI Outflows as Equity Sales Hit ₹2.87 Lakh Crore in 2026
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulled out over ₹62,853 crore from Indian equities in the first half of June 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions, a weakening Indian Rupee, and high market valuations. While equity markets faced major selling pressure, the domestic debt market remained resilient, attracting over ₹13,200 crore via the Fully Accessible Route (FAR).
4 months ago