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Netanyahu has urged Trump to help curb Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s regional influence. (Reuters photo) Differences between the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have resurfaced over the Iran conflict, with senior US officials privately expressing frustration over what they described as unfulfilled assurances given by the Israeli prime minister during the...

Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) reacts after Belgium won a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against the United States in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Belgium produced a ruthless attacking display to defeat tournament co-hosts United States 4-1 at Seattle Stadium, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals...

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as traders are now focused on supply demand and recovering shipments across the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Around 7 am, WTI crude was trading at $68.83 a barrel, up 0.41% while Brent crude rose 0.38% to $72.26 a barrel.However, the gains...

According to two US officials, Iran’s military fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night An oil tanker caught fire after being struck by an “unknown projectile” while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, British maritime authorities said on Tuesday, in an incident...

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after the World Cup round of 16 loss against rival Spain.(AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo wiped his eyes as the final whistle blew at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday night, applauding the fans in the stands one last time in a World Cup shirt. Spain had beaten Portugal 1-0...

Cristiano Ronaldo remained proud despite Portugal’s 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reflecting on his international career, the 41-year-old said, “I did my best” and reminded fans that Portugal won three major trophies during his era after having none before. Ronaldo leaves the World Cup with 11 goals...

Representational image In a sign of intense competition among oil producers, Saudi Arabia on Monday slashed crude prices by $11 a barrel for Aug, the sharpest fall in 26 years.The discount on Arab Light Crude follows a $6/barrel cut for July after the Strait of Hormuz opened, resulting in oil prices crashing to pre-Feb 28...

Representational image NEW DELHI: Indian car buyers are increasingly moving away from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles, with compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid and electric models accounting for more than 40% of passenger vehicle retail sales for the first time in June, signalling a structural shift in consumer preference towards lower running costs and fuel-efficient...

The seminar was organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (Courtesy: Bangladesh Post) DHAKA: India Monday lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a presentation by a former Bangladesh diplomat displayed a map depicting Kashmir as a part of Pakistan. The objection was raised immediately by second secretary (political...

Representational image NEW DELHI: A report by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), which recommended rollout of E20, had concluded that using the fuel in E10-compliant vehicles showed deterioration in rubber parts of fuel-system components, such as hoses, gaskets, seals and O-rings.The study, not yet made public, has been a reference point for govt and...