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.
The two countries are likely to hold the next round of talks over the nuclear deal on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bangladesh PM.
Dipu Chandra Das was reportedly lynched and hanged from a tree over allegations of making derogatory remarks against the Prophet Muhammad in Mymensingh district on 18 December, 2025.
The controversy places early pressure on Bangladesh’s political transition, with questions emerging over accountability in the outgoing administration as new leadership prepares to assume control.
Iran has indicated it may offer compromises in nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided Washington is open to discussing the lifting of sanctions.
