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June 29, 2026 6:53 PM

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Dubai offers government staff four-day work week this summer

Dubai government employees begin benefiting today from flexible working arrangements as the 2026 edition of the "Our Flexible Summer" initiative comes into effect across public sector entities.   Launched by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, the initiative runs from June 29 to Septemb...

June 29, 2026 6:49 PM

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Iran, Oman begin joint talks on future governance of Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have held the first meeting of their newly established joint Hormuz Committee in Muscat, marking a fresh diplomatic effort to address the future governance and maritime management of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz amid continuing regional tensions.    Iran's Deputy Foreig...

June 29, 2026 5:23 PM

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri dismisses reports of India-Pakistan Track-2 dialogue

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri today dismissed reports claiming that India and Pakistan held a Track-2 dialogue on the sidelines of a Security Conference held in Sri Lanka. Responding to questions on reports of the Track 2 dialogue, Mr Misri said such interactions are neither new nor recognised by t...

June 29, 2026 1:38 PM

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China Imposes New Export Controls on 40 Japanese Entities

China has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, accusing them of contributing to Japan's "remilitarisation," as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. China's Commerce Ministry placed 20 entities on an export control list. The move bans Chinese and foreign exporters from...

June 29, 2026 12:39 PM

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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Bangladesh Before the End of This Year

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that she will return to Bangladesh before the end of this year despite facing legal cases, a death sentence, and a ban on the political activities of the Awami League, raising fresh questions over the exclusion of one of the country's largest p...

June 29, 2026 2:14 PM

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PM Modi Visits Navasakti Vinayagar Temple in Victoria, Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for India after concluding his successful three-day visit to the East African country, Seychelles. On the final day of his visit, Mr Modi visited and offered prayers at the Navasakti Vinayagar Temple in Victoria. He also met the members of Indian diaspora th...

June 29, 2026 1:56 PM

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Indian Stock Markets Open Flat Amid Focus on US-Iran Ceasefire

Indian stock markets opened flat today with investors and traders closely monitoring developments surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and upcoming diplomatic discussions. Nifty opened at 24,062, up 6 points, while Sensex started marginally lower at 77,055, down 45 points in the early trade today.   Me...

June 29, 2026 9:06 AM

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Workers’ Party of Singapore Re-elects Pritam Singh as Secretary General

The Workers’ Party of Singapore re-elected Pritam Singh as its Secretary General, despite the opposition leader facing legal and political challenges, including being convicted of lying to Parliament over statements related to a fellow Member of Parliament. Speaking to the media after his re-electio...