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January 5, 2026 9:04 AM

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Iran government triples subsidies to meet people’s needs

Iran has announced a major increase in government subsidies as it moves to ease the impact of rising prices and the weakening rial on households. The government says monthly subsidies will rise from three million rials to ten million rials per household, more than tripling the current amount. The su...

January 5, 2026 8:26 AM

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar Embarks Official Visit to France and Luxembourg

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar embarked on an official visit to France and Luxembourg last night. During his week-long visit, Dr Jaishankar will meet the French leadership in Paris and hold talks with his counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot. They will discuss the progress made under the India-F...

January 4, 2026 10:25 PM

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Greece: Flight operations suspended nationwide after radio disruption

Air traffic across Greece came to a sudden halt today after a major radio frequency disruption. The unexpected incident led to the suspension of all flights, causing the airspace over Greece to empty as aircraft were grounded nationwide. The impact was felt most sharply at Athens International Airpo...

January 4, 2026 10:18 PM

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Iran: At least 16 killed amid protests over economic hardship

In Iran, at least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest. Protests triggered by soaring prices and economic hardship have spread across Iran, posing the most serious internal challenge to the authorities in three years.    The demonstrations, which began on the 28th of last month, were i...

January 4, 2026 8:15 PM

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EAM Jaishankar to embark on two-nation visit to France and Luxembourg tonight

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to France and Luxembourg from today till the 10th of this month. In Paris, Dr Jaishankar will meet the French leadership and hold talks with his counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot.   They will discuss the progress made under the India-...

January 4, 2026 7:13 PM

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International reactions pour in after US captures Venezuelan President Maduro

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised President Trump for his leadership on behalf of freedom and justice.    Argentinian President Javier Milei welcomed the developments and described them as progress for freedom.   Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand called on all parties to resp...

January 4, 2026 6:28 PM

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Oman approves $29.77 billion budget for 2026, sets target of 4% economic growth

Oman has approved a $29.77 billion general state budget for 2026, projecting public expenditure of about $31.15 billion and setting a target of around 4 per cent economic growth. The budget also launches the next phase of its economic programme that aims for 4 per cent growth through 2030. The budge...