International

August 24, 2026 8:26 AM

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Iran decides to impose service fees on vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz

Iran has said that vessels from authorised countries transiting the Strait of Hormuz will now be required to pay service fees to Tehran.   Iran's National Security Commission spokesperson, Ebrahim Rezaei, stated that the fees will cover a wide range of maritime, environmental, and logistical provisi...

August 23, 2026 9:40 PM

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DR Congo govt and M23 rebel group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations, outlining a series of sequenced steps and timelines for future talks.   In a joint statement, the two sides said they reviewed progress and challenges in the Doha pea...

August 23, 2026 9:30 PM

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Japan: 40 injured after 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Ibaraki Prefecture

In Japan, 40 people were injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, earlier today.    The quake also caused burst water pipes and disrupted transport services in some areas. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth ...

August 23, 2026 9:16 PM

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EAM Jaishankar reaches Moscow for two-day visit to Russia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reached Moscow for a two-day visit to Russia. The Minister will co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Deni...