ISRO revises voluntary retirement, resignation

In an Office Memorandum (OM) issued on July 14, the Department said the decision was taken after noticing a spate of voluntary retirement and resignation requests from scientific personnel, which was affecting the implementation of projects of national importance.

White House confirms Trump’s attendance at

Last month, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that Trump will attend the World Cup final, where they will watch the match and jointly present the trophy to the winning team.

Pakistan dismisses rumours: No visa needed for

Pakistan has clarified that overseas citizens holding a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) can continue to enter the country on foreign passports without obtaining a visa.

Iran warns Hormuz is ‘Red Line’ as tensions

Iran has warned that any attempt by the United States to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz or target Iranian infrastructure would trigger a wider response across the region.

Canadian wildfire smoke threatens air quality,

Toronto recorded the worst air quality among major cities worldwide on Wednesday as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario spread across the region, darkening skies and prompting health warnings for residents.

India advises shipping firms to avoid sending

India has issued a security advisory for maritime stakeholders, directing ship owners, managers and recruitment companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened security concerns.

US launches airstrikes on targets across Iran

The United States carried out overnight airstrikes on multiple military targets across Iran, including sites in the capital, Tehran, as hostilities escalated, according to media reports and the US military.

UN fears more than 500 dead after two migrant

More than 500 people may have died after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent weeks, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

Kuwait says air defences intercepted hostile

Kuwait's General Staff of the Armed Forces announced on Wednesday that the country's air defence systems had intercepted hostile drones.

No sponsor needed: UAE announces five-year

The United Arab Emirates has outlined the requirements for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, providing details on eligibility criteria, permitted stay duration and financial conditions for applicants.

Seven Iranian soldiers killed in US airstrikes on

At least seven Iranian soldiers were killed in US airstrikes targeting an Iranian military base in the city of Bampur, southeastern Iran, Iranian media reported.

Jordan air defences intercept three ballistic

Jordan’s Armed Forces said its air defence systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered the country’s airspace, with no casualties or damage reported.