Category: World

Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed that America has reached an agreement with Venezuela that will give the United States control over approximately 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Trump shared details of the deal on social media. According to Trump, the agreement was reached following negotiations between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Hegseth, and Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez. Trump has described it as the world’s largest oil deal. Trump wrote: “The United States has just made an agreement with the nation of Venezuela—the biggest…

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Beyond Kuala Lumpur: Special Packages from Langkawi to Sabah for Indian Travellers Malaysia Sets Its Sights on Indian Tourists with Grand ‘Sales Mission’ in Mumbai Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Recognising the growing importance of Indian travellers in global tourism, Malaysia is stepping up its tourism promotion efforts. The ‘Visit Malaysia 2026’ campaign has now been extended through 2027. As part of this initiative, the ‘Sales Mission Series 2’ is being organised from August 12 to 20 across Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi. Led by Mohammad Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General…

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Ottawa: Canada has announced a dollar-for-dollar response to the latest US trade measures, with Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiling new counter-tariffs and a fresh support package for workers and businesses affected by the escalating trade dispute between the two countries. Carney said on Tuesday that Ottawa would match the latest US tariffs while introducing additional assistance worth US$7.5 billion. The new measures will supplement nearly US$25 billion in support programmes that Canada says have already been rolled out since the United States began imposing tariffs. The Canadian government said the…

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New Delhi: India-China relations appear to be entering a new diplomatic phase after years of military tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives in Beijing has generated fresh diplomatic interest, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a sensitive stage in bilateral relations. The high-level engagement comes as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit in September 2026, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to attend. Against this backdrop, New Delhi’s position remains that…

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NEW DELHI: A recent statement by US Ambassador Sergio Gor in Srinagar describing Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” has triggered a sharp reaction from Pakistan and drawn attention to the changing diplomatic dynamics surrounding the Kashmir issue. Gor made the remarks during his August 19 visit to Srinagar, where he also pointed to improvements in the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and indicated that Washington could reconsider its travel advisory for the region. Pakistan responded by summoning the US envoy and formally objecting to the…

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Washington: Since the war with Iran began, 757 American soldiers have been wounded and 18 have lost their lives, according to the latest figures released by the US Department of Defense (Pentagon). Meanwhile, efforts to end the conflict remain stalled amid continued deadlock between Washington and Tehran. The Pentagon added more than 50 names to its casualty list on Wednesday through its Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS). According to a CNN report, combined data from the Overseas Operations category and Operation Epic Fury shows that 18 US soldiers have died…

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Lahore: A close aide to jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has signalled that, should the PTI chief be released, he would steer clear of any direct confrontation with Pakistan’s military establishment and its chief, General Asim Munir. Speaking to reporters, PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari said Imran Khan has always placed national interest above personal or political disputes. “If Imran Khan were released tomorrow, he wouldn’t take any step that harms the country,” Bukhari said, ruling out any possibility of a direct clash with the military leadership. According to…

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Dehradun: India and Nepal have begun their 14th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on border management in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with discussions focused on strengthening border security and infrastructure along the two countries’ shared frontier. The two-day high-level meeting, being held on August 20 and 21, brings senior officials from both countries together to review key issues concerning border management and explore measures to improve coordination between the neighbouring nations. The Indian delegation is being led by Paushumi Basu, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, while the Nepalese delegation…

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Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, with the crisis rapidly evolving into a major international public health concern. The outbreak is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola for which there is currently no licensed vaccine or specific approved treatment. According to the World Health Organization’s latest available weekly situation report, the DRC had recorded 4,381 confirmed cases and 2,011 confirmed deaths as of August 9, 2026, putting the case-fatality ratio at 45.9 percent. The outbreak…

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Washington: President Trump once again pointed to his personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, telling reporters that the mutual respect between them could help make the Korean Peninsula a safer place. He said Kim has consistently treated him with what he called “great respect,” and argued that his relationship with the North Korean leader stands apart from anything previous US administrations managed to build. Trump noted that he has met Kim in person on two major occasions and has spent considerable time speaking with him one-on-one. He…

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