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Hormuz Traffic Craters to Four Ships as Iran-U.S. Strikes Escalate

Two sailors have died from Monday’s attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, with Riyadh now formally accusing Iran of targeting the Bahri-owned Sidr as Tehran launches a new wave of…

  • Three ships sunk in Hormuz attacks, killing two sailors
  • Saudi Arabia blames Iran for sinking Bahri tanker Sidr
  • Iran strikes U.S. bases in retaliation for Hormuz attacks

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The SIR Raises Many More Questions

When the population of a country increases, there should ordinarily be a corresponding increase in the number of voters. Births continue to outnumber deaths, and India has a large and growing population of young people. These demographic trends should be reflected in its electoral rolls.

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Flying High, Saving Low: Getting Better

The Prime Minister’s recent selfie message from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, delivered during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, offers an intriguing lesson in domestic economic discipline. A selfie cuts deeper than the standard issue ‘mann ki baat’, it must be stated, in keeping with the image of the age.

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We never had it so good …

Life expectancy in Ireland, having risen steadily over the decades now stands at 82 years. I am delighted with this because I know that on average I should have a few more weeks to live before going…

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Maldives Used as Route for Russian Sanctions Evasion

The Maldives has reportedly become a transit route for hundreds of millions of dollars in restricted Western goods headed to Russia. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, Sept. 1, cargo is transferred through Malé airport and flown to Moscow, highlighting another channel used to bypass sanctions imposed on the country in…

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India to host inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027

India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy from February 14 to 28, 2027, after the tournament was moved from Sri Lanka, the ICC announced. A new chapter in women's cricket is waiting to be written The dates and venues for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in 2027 are locked in https://t.co/QrY2iyDwyU — ICC (@ICC)…

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Court throws out Hamid, others’ bid to quash charges

The High Court has dismissed an application by former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive Officer, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and seven others seeking to have corruption charges against them…

  • High Court rules against Hamid's bid to quash charges
  • OSP dismisses application as unjustified
  • Trial proceeds in NPA–UPPF corruption case
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