Iran suspends Baghdad and Muscat flights as US sanctions tighten their grip

Iran suspends Baghdad and Muscat flights as US sanctions tighten their grip

Iran has cancelled flights to Baghdad and Muscat as expanded US sanctions on the country’s aviation sector begin to take effect, adding another layer of difficulty for Iranians trying to travel abroad. According to Iranian local media, flights from Iran to the capitals of Iraq and Oman were expected to stop from midnight. The announcement […]

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Iran’s President Pezeshkian arrives in New York ahead of UN address amid diplomatic hopes

Iran’s President Pezeshkian arrives in New York ahead of UN address amid diplomatic hopes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York ahead of his expected address to the United Nations General Assembly, according to Iranian state media. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB released video showing Pezeshkian stepping off a plane after arriving at a New York airport. His visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment in relations between […]

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Around 51,000 Cancer Cases Registered in J&K as Government Expands Cancer Care

Around 51,000 Cancer Cases Registered in J&K as Government Expands Cancer Care

Around 51,000 cancer cases are currently registered in Jammu and Kashmir, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, highlighting the growing need for accessible cancer prevention, early detection and treatment services across the Union Territory. Responding to a question raised by MLA Mir Saifullah, Itoo said the government has […]

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India Warns Nationals Not to Use Malaysia Visa-Free Entry to Look for Jobs

India Warns Nationals Not to Use Malaysia Visa-Free Entry to Look for Jobs

The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has issued a fresh advisory to Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia, warning them not to use the country’s 30-day visa-free entry facility as a way to look for or take up employment. The warning comes after the High Commission noticed an increase in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia […]

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Indonesia Holds Off on ASEAN Power Grid Deal Until Terms Are Win-Win

Indonesia Holds Off on ASEAN Power Grid Deal Until Terms Are Win-Win

Indonesia is holding back from signing an agreement linked to the ASEAN Power Grid, saying it wants to make sure any deal delivers fair and meaningful benefits for all countries involved. Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the country remains open to joining the regional electricity initiative, but only when the terms […]

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