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Pentagon signals readiness for renewed strikes on IranPublished on: May 31, 2026 1:56 PM

Pakistan, May 31 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the United States remains prepared to restart military strikes on Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail to produce a deal. He stressed ... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN speaks to Al Arabiya English

Jakarta, May 31 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this morning gave a video interview to Al Arabiya English, on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, where he hi... Read More


Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Manila

Manila, May 31 -- Shortly after arriving in Manila for a state visit to the Philippines, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, his wife... Read More


Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- United States President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal ba... Read More


India's wire rope leader strengthens global grip as profits surge

India, May 31 -- Usha Martin Limited headquartered in Kolkata is one of India's leading manufacturers of wire ropes and specialty steel wires catering to the mining, oil and gas, construction, ports, ... Read More


OIC welcomes UN decision to include Israel in sexual violence report

Jeddah, May 31 -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Sunday welcomed the inclusion of the Israeli occupation authorities and institutions in the annual report of the UN Secretary-General on co... Read More


Japan provides US$1.33 million grant to revive livelihoods of Eastern fishermen

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Japan has extended a financial grant of US$1.33 million to Sri Lanka to assist inland fishermen in the Eastern Province whose livelihoods were affected by the Cyclone Ditwah. The... Read More


23rd Shangri-La Dialogue wraps up: Vietnam leaves distinct mark

Singapore, May 31 -- After three days of discussions with six plenary sessions and three special ones, the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's leading security forum, concluded in Singapore on May 31 ami... Read More


Dangote cuts petrol, diesel ex-depot prices

Nigeria, May 31 -- The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil ... Read More


Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

New Delhi, May 31 -- Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around. The c... Read More