An oil tanker was hit with a projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report Tuesday that highlighted the ongoing dangers for shipping companies attempting to use the waterway while Iran holds it in firm control. The attack came as a high-level delegation from Pakistan, which has been…
In a major development, China’s military has developed hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) that are capable of launching air-to-air weapons. With the country being a significant neighbour of India, Beijing’s missile tech advancement could be crucial for regional and global security. The Pentagon reportedly estimates that as of 2024, China had at least 300 ground-launched cruise…
Scientists have recorded the highest temperature ever measured in the world’s oceans, as climate change combines with a powerful El Niño in the tropical Pacific. Higher ocean temperatures contribute to sea level rise and increase the chance of extreme weather events. (Representative Image (File Photo/AFP)) The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1C (70F)…
Iran has released a rare, undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei presiding over a religious academic study session, in what appears to be the first time his voice has been heard. The video shows the 56-year-old leader listening as a student presents a thesis before offering his assessment of the work. The video shows…
Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh predicted on Monday “another defeat” for the US. Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh predicted on Monday “another defeat” for the United States, saying the Islamic republic had a “two-year plan” to counter Washington’s new sanctions. “They have done everything they could to test the determination of the Iranian people and…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday made a massive claim against Iran, alleging that Tehran “tried to kill” one of his sons. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s big claim came amid the growing tensions in the Middle East region. (AFP) “Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of…
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the start of the “Operation Economic Outcast” campaign against Iran to “tighten the noose” around the regime and warned countries against doing business with Tehran. The Trump admin aims to choke off revenue streams to the Iranian regime by pressuring secondary countries to stop doing oil, energy and…
US President Donald Trump on Monday intensified his criticism of Canada amid a tariff row between the two countries, saying he would “not treat Canada like a State anymore.” Trump claimed that Canada had been “ripping off” the US. (Reuters) In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Canada had been “ripping off” the…
Scottish Labour party leadership candidate Michael Marra has said he would be open to deals with other parties in the Scottish local elections next year. Mr Marra is taking on fellow MSP, and former South Lanarkshire Council leader, Joe Fagan, to replace Anas Sarwar after he was sent to the House of Lords and made…
IN SOME WAYS Mo Dewji is an anomaly. The charismatic tycoon is currently the only billionaire in east Africa, and the youngest on the continent. By the reticent standards of Africa’s corporate titans, the 51-year-old is comfortable in the limelight. Mr Dewji readily gives interviews, including recently to The Economist. He posts frequently to over…