Keralam: Vizhinjam International seaport to begin

The commencement of full-scale EXIM operations will mark the port's transition from a transhipment hub to a major commercial gateway for India.

Fresh 5.9 quake hits Indonesia’s Flores

The fresh tremor comes days after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck six regencies in eastern Flores Island, leaving a trail of destruction across East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province.

Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 294 as

The death toll from the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia five days ago has risen to 294, with nearly 4,000 people injured and 320 still missing, as hopes of finding survivors beneath collapsed buildings continue to fade.

Oman negotiations, reopening of Hormuz are two

He explained that because the former transit routes are no longer functional, a new navigation path must be established.

At least 47 killed, 157 homes damaged as

The quake left a trail of severe structural destruction across Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province.

H-1B visa extension fee unlikely to outweigh cost

The rule applies to companies with at least 50 employees in the United States, where more than 50 per cent of their US workforce collectively holds H-1B, L-1A or L-1B status.

No decision yet on US talks, Iran says as Hormuz

Iran has yet to decide whether it will resume negotiations with the United States to end the ongoing conflict, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Colombia quake toll hits 287 as rescuers race to

The death toll from the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia has risen to at least 287, with nearly 4,000 people injured and close to 400 still missing.

7.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia,

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 49 km, the NCS said in a post on X.

Dubai to roll out ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ plan

Tenants in Dubai could soon be able to pay their annual rent in monthly instalments, with a new Dubai Land Department-backed “Rent Now, Pay Later” service expected to launch in September 2026.

Cholera surge puts millions of children at risk

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded the alarm over the rapidly worsening cholera outbreak across West and Central Africa, with six countries reporting active outbreaks and millions of children facing an increased risk of infection.

Qatar permanently bans 27 individuals from

Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has permanently banned 27 individuals from working in the country’s healthcare sector after they were found to have submitted falsified experience certificates while applying for professional practice licences.