Tehran, Mar 21 (UNI) Iran is considering imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could reshape global energy flows as tensions escalate following recent attacks across the Persian Gulf. Lawmaker Somayeh Rafiei said parliament is drafting legislation that would require countries using the strategic waterway for shipping, energy…
Washington/ Tehran, Mar 21 (UNI) As the war entered its fourth week, the Donald Trump administration moved to calm volatile global markets by granting Iran a temporary licence to sell around 140 million barrels of crude oil, even as fighting intensified and spread across new regions. The waiver, issued late Friday, allows Tehran to offload…
Seoul, Mar 21 (UNI) South Korea, a close US ally, on Saturday expressed its willing to participate in international efforts to ensure safe and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, its foreign ministry said. Seoul joined seven countries, including the UK and Japan, in issuing a statement condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf that…
Tehran, Mar 21 (UNI) Iran is not seeking a ceasefire but a “complete, comprehensive and lasting end” to the conflict with the United States and Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. “Iran is seeking not a ceasefire, but a complete, comprehensive and lasting end to the war,” in an Araghchi said during interview with Kyodo…
New Delhi, March 20 (UNI) With the Indian Premier League (IPL) season fast approaching, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh expressed confidence and excitement about the campaign ahead during the franchise’s new jersey unveiling event in Mohali on Friday. Speaking on the team’s preparations during the event, which was also attended…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Continuing his tirade against NATO, US President Donald Trump called the military alliance ‘cowards’ and ‘paper tiger’ without the United States and warned that the US will ‘remember.’ ‘NATO IS A PAPER TIGER! They didn’t want to join the fight to stop a nuclear-powered Iran,’ Trump said on his social…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has completed the first stage of randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and the union Territory of Puducherry, the poll panel said on Saturday. The poll body had earlier,…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Hinting at wrapping up military operations against Iran, US President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that the United States is ‘getting very close’ to meeting objectives of ‘winding down’ military efforts in the Middle East. He said US is ‘completely degrading’ Iranian missile capability, launchers, and everything else pertaining to…
New Delhi, (UNI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has made it mandatory for its players to clear fitness tests before being granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to participate in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, which begins on March 28. The decision comes amid injury concerns surrounding several Sri Lankan cricketers who have been…
New Delhi, March 21 (UNI) Well-known Odissi artiste Madhumita Raut died here Saturday morning after a heart attack. She was the daughter of late Mayadhar Raut, a Padma Shri recipient, who contributed to the revival of Odissi in the 1950s with Shastra-based knowledge. Raut had received many national and international awards and recognition for her…
