International Desk

International Desk

US Ends Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil; India Among Major Economies Set to Face Energy Impact

16 Apr 2026 10 mins read

Washington: In a significant shift in global energy policy, the United States has decided not to ren...

US Shuts Down Iran Maritime Trade As Tensions Rise But Talks Still Possible

15 Apr 2026 10 mins read

Washington: The United States has taken a major step in its confrontation with Iran by effectiv...

Canada and allies condemn killing of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

15 Apr

Ukraine urges EU to release delayed loan as political shift in Hungary raises hope

14 Apr

US Iran talks fail as tensions rise but hopes remain for second round

14 Apr

Trump deletes AI image after global criticism over religious portrayal

14 Apr

US tightens Iran blockade as Trump warns of action but keeps door open for talks

14 Apr

Pope says he is not afraid of Trump and will continue to speak against war

13 Apr

Haiti declares national mourning after deadly stampede at historic site

13 Apr

US, Australia and Philippines step up joint drills in South China Sea

13 Apr

Vietnam moves closer to China style governance as police powers expand

13 Apr 2026 10 mins read

Hanoi: Vietnam is showing signs of moving closer to a China style system of governance, with st...