Iran has linked the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to an end to US threats and military attacks. Security chief Mohsen Rezaei also announced plans for a restricted maritime zone extending into parts of the Persian Gulf, increasing concerns over shipping and energy supplies. Strait of Hormuz Opening Linked to US Military Actions Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran would commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo aircraft overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crossed a nearby road and struck vehicles. The Boeing 767 caught fire after the crash, prompting a large emergency response and major flight disruptions. Amazon Cargo Plane Crash Leaves Five Dead and Five Injured The cargo jet overran the runway shortly after arriving from San Juan,

Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood visited flood-affected regions of Nepal to assess the destruction, meet displaced residents and coordinate relief efforts. He appealed to individuals and organisations worldwide to support communities struggling with the loss of homes, livelihoods and family members. Sonu Sood Visits Flood-Affected Communities Sonu Sood travelled to some of Nepal’s worst-affected areas following t

Nepal sought international climate compensation following the deadly August 26 floods in Rasuwa and neighboring districts, officials said on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. From Kathmandu, the government approached a UN-backed fund and considered sending Prime Minister Balen Shah to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly. Nepal has sought international climate compensation following the catastrophic floods that devastat

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post reported Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The remarks came from Washington amid renewed US strikes, Iranian retaliation and rising concerns over shipping and global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as the military co

Uzbekistan announced visa-free stays of up to 30 days for Indian citizens. The implementation date and detailed entry rules are still awaited, so travellers should verify requirements before departure. Uzbekistan has announced a 30-day visa-free entry facility for Indian passport holders, opening the way for easier tourism, business travel and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Uzbek President

Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping exchanged greetings before the SCO group photograph. Shehbaz Sharif later approached Vladimir Putin for a brief conversation as the Russian president left the podium. Brief interactions among Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif drew attention during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek on Tuesday. Modi and

Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will hold the inaugural meeting of the Makkah Accord’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee. Pakistan sends senior delegation to Istanbul meeting Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are set to hold the first meeting of a high-level committee created under their new trilateral Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul on Monday. The inaugural session of the Strategic Political and Defence Committ

India and Uzbekistan signed 11 agreements, elevated diplomatic ties and advanced a long-term framework for supplying uranium to Indian nuclear plants. India-Uzbekistan ties elevated during Tashkent talks India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent.

US forces struck two Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz before Iran retaliated against American military sites in Jordan. US-Iran conflict resumes after month-long military lull Direct fighting between the United States and Iran resumed on Sunday after a pause of nearly one month, renewing concerns about a wider Middle East escalation and disruption to global energy supplies. US forces struck two launchers operated by Iran’s Is

PM Modi arrived for the 26th SCO Summit, bilateral talks with regional leaders and the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games. PM Modi receives traditional welcome in Bishkek Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday ahead of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, beginning a visit focused on regional security, economic connectivity and India’s strategic engagement

At least 472 people have died across Nepal and Tibet, while an operation is underway to rescue 100 people trapped in a hydropower tunnel. Death toll rises as search expands downstream The death toll from the catastrophic Himalayan flash floods has reached at least 472 across Nepal and China’s Tibet region, with 469 deaths confirmed in Nepal and three in Tibet. Nepalese authorities reporte

An overflowing barrier lake near the Nepal-China border has raised fears of fresh flooding after a deadly glacier-triggered disaster. Flood threat returns after Himalayan disaster Nepal and China have issued urgent warnings about renewed flooding in the Himalayan border region as a lake formed by rock, ice and other debris began overflowing. The development comes two days after a glacier co

Global Impact Forum II will be held at The Taj Mahal Palace on September 5-6, ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Forum to showcase civilisational connections Mumbai will host the second edition of the Global Impact Forum on September 5 and 6, bringing diplomats, business leaders, scholars, artists and investors from BRICS nations together ahead of the official summit in New Delhi. The

India and Canada have agreed to deepen investment and financial cooperation while targeting CAD 70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Treaty talks could strengthen investment ties India has expressed its readiness to begin negotiations with Canada on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, marking another important step in the revival of economic relations between New Delhi and Ottawa.