Abbas Araghchi: Iran Minister Threatens US with Stalled Negotiations Amid Continuing Tensions | World News

Araghchi refutes to discuss final deal with US if “threats continue” (AP image) Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday said negotiations with the United States on a final agreement would not begin if threats against Iran continued, stressing that the position was clearly outlined in the Tehran-Washington memorandum of understanding (MoU).“Para 13 of the…

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Kerala’s alternating cycle on trial: Will Left front extend run or UDF return? | India News

UDF candidate and Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan during the final day of election campaigning in Paravur constituency in Kochi. NEW DELHI: Exit polls for the Kerala Assembly election projected a likely return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), with most projections placing it ahead of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).Estimates vary,…

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Philippines Earthquake: Southern Philippines jolted by powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) locating the tremor southwest of Sarangani Island.According to USGS data cited by Singapore-based CNA, the earthquake struck 32km southwest of Sarangani at 12:14 pm local time. The tremor did not trigger a tsunami warning. There were also…

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MEA Issues Travel Advisory for Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims Amid 52 Indians Stranded in Nepal | India News

Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims (ANI image) The Ministry of external affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory for Indian citizens undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators, urging pilgrims not to begin their journey without securing all mandatory travel documents.The advisory comes after several Indian pilgrims were reportedly stranded in Nepal due to the absence…

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How planet’s ‘blue forests’, mangroves, protect coastlines, support wildlife and store up to four times more carbon than tropical rainforests |

Mangrove forests occupy only a tiny fraction of Earth’s land surface, yet they are among the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. Growing where land meets the sea, these salt-tolerant trees form dense coastal forests that shield shorelines from storms, provide nurseries for marine life and lock away enormous amounts of carbon. Their exceptional ability to capture…

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US Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia, Iran; India could face tariff pressure over oil

India will not automatically face tariffs if the legislation becomes law. The US Senate on Friday passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a sweeping bipartisan sanctions package aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow and Tehran while targeting countries that continue to finance Russia’s war effort through energy purchases.Read…

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