• Armenia turns towards west in search of allies amid Azerbaijan tensions

    Series of traumatic defeats has prompted a rethink in what was once seen as the most pro-Moscow of the ex-Soviet republicsWith its waterfall, hot spring, orchards full of apricot blossom and a gorge through which the swollen Arpa River races, the town of Jermuk since Soviet times has been one of the most visited in Armenia. That was until just after midnight on 12 September 2022 when Azerbaijani forces surged over the border, advancing about 4 miles in a two-day push that left them in full...

  • Iranian Ship Linked to Houthi Attacks Heads Home Amid Tensions

    (Bloomberg) — An Iranian ship that’s been linked to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea is returning home, removing a prominent asset in the area as the Islamic Republic braces

  • US defense firms tout ‘essential’ services as sales rise amid global tensions

    RTX and Lockeed Martin exceed Wall Street expectations for latest quarter amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine“Exceptionally strong” demand boosted sales at two US defense giants, the companies announced on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions flare in the Middle East and Ukraine continues to fight Russia’s invasion.RTX and Lockheed Martin exceeded Wall Street’s expectations for the latest quarter as conflicts including Israel’s war on Gaza prompted countries to bolster arms spending, both by striking new...

  • Air India's Boeing 747 takes final flight from Mumbai with ‘wing wave’ manoeuvre

    Air India bid adieu to its last remaining Boeing 747 on Monday, marking the end of an era for the iconic jumbo jet. The aircraft, once registered as VT-EVA and christened "Agra," departed from Mumbai's airport for the final time after it was sold to a foreign company.One of the two Boeing 747 aircraft which are in good condition flew off from Mumbai on Monday morning and the other is expected to fly off soon.Two other Boeing 747 planes will be broken down in Mumbai for parts.Read: Air India set...

  • Watch live: EU ministers arrive in Luxembourg amid rising tensions in Ukraine and Middle East

    Watch live as European Union foreign ministers arrive in Luxembourg for a meeting to discuss the situations in the Middle East and Ukraine on Monday, 22 April.

  • India’s Divinely Guided Secularism: The Rise And Rise Of Hindutva

    Despite its perception as one of the great secular countries, India – home to the world’s largest population – is slowly being dragged closer and closer towards religious extremism, writes Shiza Ahmed Butt. Under the tutelage of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India is witnessing an unprecedented rise in systemic discrimination and religious intolerance. Far fromMore

  • TENSION RISING

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  • Future of Bonza up in the air as flights suspended

    Budget airline Bonza has unexpectedly cancelled flights, leaving travellers around the country stranded amid talks about the future viability of the company. Chief executive Tim Jordan says flights have been temporarily suspended. “Discussions are currently underway regarding the ongoing viability of the business,” Mr Jordan said on Tuesday. “We apologise to our customers who are […]

  • Amid tensions, Emory tries to focus on graduation

    The quad at Emory University was mostly quiet and empty Sunday following

  • Europe down in premarket amid Middle East tensions

    Equities in Europe traded lower in the premarket on Friday as investors assessed the effects of Israel's reported retaliatory drone attack on Iran. They also anticipated the newest reports on Germany'

  • More police activated to curb tension in Sydney's west

    More police resources have been channelled to western Sydney to quell simmering community tensions following a stabbing at a church and an ensuring street riot. The NSW Police Force said it will continue to bolster its presence in the region after a knife-wielding teenager allegedly struck Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, who was delivering a sermon […]

  • Stocks in Asia rise, yen wobbles after volatile start

    Asian stocks inched higher on Tuesday as investors awaited a slew of economic data, corporate earnings and the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, while the yen was slightly weaker a day after suspected intervention rescued it from 34-year lows. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.36 per cent higher, set to clock […]