12 Indians killed in gas plant explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City
The deceased are of Indian and Pakistani nationalities, although the exact number of Indian casualties remained unconfirmed.
The deceased are of Indian and Pakistani nationalities, although the exact number of Indian casualties remained unconfirmed.
The move aligns with Washington's commitment to ease sanctions on Iran as part of a 14-point memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries last week.
Keir Starmer has stepped down as Labour leader following growing internal pressure, setting off a leadership contest that will produce a successor before Parliament returns in September.
Iranian parliamentary leader Ebrahim Azizi criticised Donald Trump's remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Iran opened a direct communication channel aimed at ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels.
An explosion and fire at Qatar’s Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan injured 54 people and left 18 workers missing as rescue teams continued search operations.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (India time) reiterated President Donald Trump's long‑standing stance that "diplomacy is always his first option" when dealing with Iran, urging Tehran to seize the chance to negotiate a new agreement with the administration.
Former King Gyanendra holds no official role in Nepal today, yet he issues warnings about elections and national consensus. His statements reflect nostalgia and opinion, not political authority.
The administration has deployed additional aircraft carriers, fighter jets and air defence systems to the region, underscoring the scale of preparations if negotiations fail to produce a workable agreement.
Donald Trump’s remarks on Diego Garcia add to tensions surrounding the Chagos Islands transfer, even as Washington pursues fresh diplomacy with Tehran over reviving a nuclear framework.
Videos and images surfaced on social media showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky, triggering panic among residents.
