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.
Fresh exchanges between Israel and Iran have exposed differences between Washington and Jerusalem, with Trump backing diplomacy while Netanyahu defends continued military pressure.
Missile attacks, retaliatory airstrikes and diplomatic interventions dominated a tense day in West Asia as regional powers and global leaders scrambled to contain the fallout.
The ruling is expected to affect employers, universities and healthcare systems that depend on skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles.
The development comes after US President Donald Trump asked both sides to "immediately stop shooting".
PV Sindhu will lead a 24-member Indian contingent at the Australian Badminton Open 2026, while Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will miss the tournament.
