Day: June 2, 2026

New Delhi: India and Oman have ushered in a new era of economic cooperation with the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark trade pact that came into force on June 1, 2026. The agreement is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, strengthen investment flows, create employment opportunities, and deepen economic integration between the two nations. The CEPA was originally signed in Muscat on December 18, 2025, in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haitham bin Tarik Al Said. Following the completion of domestic…

Seoul: South Korea’s aviation industry experienced a significant setback in April, recording its steepest monthly decline in more than four years as rising operating costs and weakening travel demand put pressure on airlines across the country. Official data released by government statistics authorities showed a sharp drop in aviation activity, underscoring the challenges facing carriers amid higher fuel prices and growing uncertainty in the global travel market. Aviation Output Falls Sharply According to the latest figures, South Korea’s aviation production index fell to 468.5 in April, marking a 13.5 percent…

New Delhi/Kinshasa: India has stepped forward to support ongoing efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), providing emergency medical assistance aimed at strengthening frontline healthcare operations and disease-control measures. The shipment, comprising critical diagnostic tools, therapeutic medicines, infection-prevention supplies, and patient-care equipment, has been received by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which described the assistance as a valuable contribution to the continent’s public health response. Medical Supplies Routed Through Uganda According to Africa CDC,…

Islamabad: Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in terrorist violence during May, signaling renewed security concerns across the country despite ongoing counterterrorism operations by security forces. Recent security assessments indicate that militant groups significantly increased their activities after a brief decline in attacks earlier this year. According to the latest data, 128 terrorist incidents were recorded nationwide during May, compared to 101 attacks in April, representing a 27 percent increase in just one month. The rise highlights the continuing ability of extremist organizations to carry out coordinated attacks in various regions…

Washington/Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly put plans for a major military operation in Beirut on hold following direct intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting Washington’s growing efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. The development surfaced on Monday after Trump publicly stated that he had urged the Israeli leader to avoid launching a large-scale strike on the Lebanese capital. According to the U.S. president, Israel subsequently adjusted its military plans and stepped back from a potentially significant escalation. Diplomatic Push Amid Rising Regional…

Washington, D.C.: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face detailed questioning from lawmakers this week as he appears before Congress for hearings primarily focused on the State Department’s budget request. However, the proceedings are expected to go far beyond fiscal matters, with the spotlight firmly on Washington’s evolving strategy toward Iran and the broader direction of American foreign policy. Budget Hearings Overshadowed by Foreign Policy Debate Rubio’s testimony before House and Senate committees comes at a sensitive moment, as diplomatic efforts aimed at containing tensions with Tehran…