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Oil prices rise after Red Sea tanker attack claimPublished on: August 5, 2026 8:15 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Oil prices increased on Wednesday after Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. The report raised concerns over regional security and possible disru... Read More


Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary in Historic Upset

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- LEAWOOD, Kan. - In a state that has not sent a Democrat to Washington's upper chamber since the early years of Franklin Roosevelt's first term, a Methodist pastor named Adam Hamil... Read More


Government distances itself from Hasina presser

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Indian government on Tuesday distanced itself from former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's plans to address a virtual news conference on August 5, saying it has no in... Read More


Emirates Film Festival honours Gaganpreet Singh for advancing international cinema across the Gulf

Dubai, Aug. 5 -- Gaganpreet Singh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Film Master Media Distribution LLC, was honoured with the Outstanding International Movie Distribution in the Gulf Region aw... Read More


RBI's policy pause, neutral stance to support market sentiment; long-term equity outlook hinges on earnings: Economists

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to maintain the policy repo rate at 5.25 per cent and retain its neutral monetary policy stance is expected to support market sentiment ... Read More


Amid protests, govt officials say ISI Bill aims institute to excel as a globally recognised centre

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2026 aims to give greater autonomy to the Board of Governor and curb that of the Society, a senior government official said here on We... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest LIVE News: 'Free and Open,' US Confirms Key Shipping Route Is Open as Iran Talks Near Breakthrough, Oil Prices Sli

India, Aug. 5 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Fresh diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East have raised hopes that one of the world's most important oil shipping routes could ... Read More


Kashmiris to observe Youm-e-Istehsal todayPublished on: August 5, 2026 7:56 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control, in Pakistan and across the world will observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir today (Wednesday), August 5, to protest against the BJP-led ... Read More


Thai NA President's visit to deepen Vietnam-Thailand comprehensive strategic partnership

Hanoi, Aug. 5 -- The official visit to Vietnam by Sophon Zaram, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand, reflects the high regard the two countries' ... Read More


Iran, Oman working on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Cairo, Aug. 5 -- Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war. The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Pers... Read More