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Luxury giants slump as West Asia demand seizes up due to prolonged war

Shoppers in the West Asia are some of the world's biggest spenders, splashing out at retail hubs like Dubai and other luxury destinations including Paris and Milan

Bangladesh issues nationwide security alert over possible militant attacks

Alert was issued after the recent arrest of a banned militant outfit operative, Istiak Ahmed Sami alias Abu Bakkar, who was allegedly in contact with two dismissed military personnel

Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran int'l airport amid peace effort

Flightradar24, a flight tracking platform, showed that at least three Istanbul-bound flights departed Saturday morning

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi meets Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir

First round of US-Iran talks held failed to produce a breakthrough, prompting a flurry of diplomatic efforts by host Pakistan to cool tensions and revive hopes for another round of dialogue

No clarity on US-Iran peace talks as Islamabad stays under lockdown

For residents, uncertainty has become the hardest part as this is the second lockdown in Islamabad in recent weeks

Jet fuel shortages could make summer travel 'total mess', push fares higher

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices; European vacations are looking a lot less affordable

US interventions in Iran, Venezuela driven by oil: Russian foreign minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused US of oil-driven interventions, slammed 'dominance' doctrine

Republicans introduce bill for 3-year pause on H-1B visas in US Congress

Congressman Eli Crane from Arizona introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, which was co-sponsored by seven other Republican lawmakers

Disapproval of Trump hits highest level of second term amid Iran war

The president's weakening poll numbers come as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices, and more Americans are expressing concerns about the economy

US escalates rhetoric against Iran as blockade pressure intensifies

As the blockade deepens and rhetoric intensifies, the path forward remains uncertain, with both sides signaling resolve in a standoff that could shape regional security dynamics in the months ahead

Elon Musk drops fraud claims against OpenAI, Altman ahead of trial

US District Judge agreed to Musk's request to 'streamline' the case, leaving just two claims to proceed to trial of the 26 included in his November 2024 complaint

Be loyal to country you reside in: RSS message to Indian diaspora

Hosabale, who is on a visit to the US, said his conversations with a cross-section of Americans were focused on addressing misconceptions about the RSS

Israel, Hezbollah exchange strikes despite ceasefire extension with Lebanon

The Israel Defence Forces said it carried out strikes on Hezbollah rocket launchers in the southern Lebanese towns of Yater and Kafra

OpenAI chief apologises for failing to alert police before Canada shooting

In the letter posted Friday, Sam Altman expressed his deepest condolences to the entire community

US DOJ to allow firing squads for executions to ramp up capital punishment

The Biden administration had removed pentobarbital from the federal protocol over concerns about the potential for unnecessary pain and suffering

'Iran has important chance to make a deal': Hegseth as US tightens blockade

Hegseth emphasized both diplomatic and military pathways, while asserting that enforcement actions are already underway across key waterways

US does not plan to renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers, says Scott Bessent

Bessent's statements come as the world is on edge over the US-Israeli war in Iran, and global energy markets have been ensnarled by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in Pakistan for peace talks

Iranian leader was received by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Munir along with other senior officials upon arrival

No direct talks planned with US representatives in Islamabad: Iran

Iran's Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei thanked the Pakistani government for its 'ongoing mediation & good offices for ending American imposed war of aggression'

US sanctions China-based oil refinery, 40 shippers over Iranian oil

These sanctions come just a few weeks before President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in China