Canberra, June 17 (IANS) The Australian government on Wednesday lowered travel warnings for several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the United States and Iran reached a peace deal.Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said that the government has lowered travel advice for Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE from the highest level four “do not travel” to a level three “reconsider your need to travel” warning, with some areas of Israel …
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Evian, June 16 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Monday praised the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for helping secure a new agreement with Iran, using separate meetings with the two Gulf allies to underscore what he described as a diplomatic breakthrough that would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and restore stability to a region shaken by weeks of conflict. Meeting UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and later Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Than…
Gandhinagar, June 16 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded significant expansion in digital banking penetration, with 6.99 crore savings accounts now enabled with at least one digital banking facility, according to the latest data from the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) as of March 31. Officials associated with the data have indicated that the trend reflects the steady integration of banking services with digital platforms across the state, supported by expanded infrastructure and policy-driven f…
Evian, June 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a deal with Iran had been completed and warned that Tehran would face severe consequences if it sought to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon, while praising Qatar’s role in helping secure the agreement and signalling confidence that the next phase of negotiations would be easier.Speaking during a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Trump said the agreement represented a major breakthrough…
Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) took centre stage in President Donald Trump’s Middle East diplomacy at the G7 Summit, with Trump praising UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and expressing confidence that a newly signed agreement with Iran would ease regional tensions and help stabilise global energy markets. Trump met the UAE leader on the sidelines of the summit in France, describing the relationship between the two countries as “outstanding” during a bilat…
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Former English footballer and commentator Paul Masefield believes that, despite minor issues, VAR has played a positive role at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but stressed that technology should remain a support tool, with referees retaining the authority to make the final decision on the field.While acknowledging the benefits VAR brings to the game, Masefield, who is a part of the expert panel for ZEE5’s FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, emphasised that referees must continue to…
Kochi, June 15 (IANS) Kerala is eyeing a major expansion in its Middle East tourism market, with organisers of Indo-Arab Connect 2026 setting an ambitious target of attracting 3 lakh Arab tourists to the state in the coming years, with a projected economic impact of over Rs 25,000 crore. The summit, scheduled to be held in Kochi from August 31 to September 2, is aimed at strengthening Kerala’s presence among high-value travellers from the Gulf and wider Arab world, particularly in segments suc…
Doha, June 15 (IANS) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will launch his 2026 athletics season at the Doha Diamond League in Qatar on Friday after organisers confirmed his participation in the men’s javelin throw event through the official entry list released on Monday.The competition will be Neeraj’s return to action after nearly nine months. He last competed at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September. The two-time Olympic medallist has been recovering from a back injury whil…
London, June 15 (IANS) The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy have welcomed the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, hailing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough and expressing readiness to lift relevant sanctions if Iran takes clear, verifiable steps to address concerns over its nuclear programme.In a joint statement, the four European leaders congratulated the US, the Iranian government and all parties involved in facilitating the agreem…
United Nations, June 15 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations, his spokesperson said.”This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict,” spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.The statement said the UN chief expresses dee…