US-based activists said the death toll in the Iranian government's crackdown on the largest protest movement since the 1979 revolution had passed 2,000. While an enduring internet blackout has made it impossible to know the full scale of the violence, some Iranians have been able to report what the»»»

US President Donald Trump warned Tuesday of unspecified "very strong action" if Iranian authorities go ahead with threatened hangings of some protesters, with Tehran calling American warnings a "pretext for military intervention". International outrage has built over the crackdown that a rights gro»»»

United Nations: Iranian UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani asked the UN secretary-general and the Security Council to condemn the United States for inciting violence and threatening to use force against his country. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Somali UN ambassad»»»

Money is a tool for citizens, institutions, and governments. It facilitates buying and selling within a country and enables transactions in foreign markets. However, it may fail to perform this role when its value collapses and people turn to stronger, more widely accepted currencies in internation»»»

India has risen to 80th place in the Henley Passport Index 2026, tied with Algeria, granting passport holders visa-free access to 55 countries. The jump from 85th last year reflects steady progress in diplomatic outreach and expanding international travel opportunities. With this access, Indian tra»»»

WASHINGTON: Multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released, the Trump administration said Tuesday. “We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela,” the State Department said. Also Read: Hundreds more in Venezuela say their loved ones are political prisonersAlso Rea»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist bombing that targeted a police vehicle in the Tank district of northwestern Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths of a number of police personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirme»»»

GUANARE, Venezuela: Freedom came too late for Edilson Torres. The police officer was buried Tuesday in his humble, rural hometown following his death in a Venezuelan prison, where he was held incommunicado since his December detention on what his family said were politically motivated accusations. »»»

Manila: The Philippine passport now ranks 68th globally, with a world reach of 39%, the latest Passport Index shows. This means Filipinos can access about two-fifths of the world's countries with relative ease. With a population of over 116 million, these metrics highlight both the opportunities – »»»

Iran's government on Tuesday accused the United States of seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention, after US President Donald Trump threatened "strong action" over the deadly crackdown on mass protests. "US fantasies and policy toward Iran are rooted in regime change, with sanctio»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

The Japanese yen is expected to stage a modest recovery in 2026, though it is likely to remain weak by historical standards after a volatile and punishing year, according to analysts at Fitch Ratings. By the end of 2025 th»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

China’s National Petroleum Co (CNPC) is set to begin work on a sector, dubbed Phase Four, of Turkmenistan’s massive Galkynysh gas field, according to a Turkmen government report. The sector, once pumping at »»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

China’s National Petroleum Co (CNPC) is set to begin work on a sector, dubbed Phase Four, of Turkmenistan’s massive Galkynysh gas field, according to a Turkmen government report. The sector, once pumping at »»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

China’s National Petroleum Co (CNPC) is set to begin work on a sector, dubbed Phase Four, of Turkmenistan’s massive Galkynysh gas field, according to a Turkmen government report. The sector, once pumping at »»»

Ukraine has stepped up its campaign against Russia’s defence-industrial base with a strike on a key drone-production facility in the southern city of Taganrog, underscoring Kyiv’s growing focus on disrupting Moscow’s ability to wage long-range warfare. »»»

Ukraine has stepped up its campaign against Russia’s defence-industrial base with a strike on a key drone-production facility in the southern city of Taganrog, underscoring Kyiv’s growing focus on disrupting Moscow’s ability to wage long-range warfare. »»»

Affordable Care Act signups are down in most states as the open enrollment period ends on Thursday, while federal lawmakers continued working on subsidies extension bills on Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The end of temporary subsidies for Affordable Care Ac»»»

Manila: Can your property be taken by the government, even if you don't want to sell it? Under Philippine law, "eminent domain" is the State's inherent power to take private property for public use. It's protected by the Constitution. This requires payment of "just compensation" and adherence to du»»»

Dubai: After Indian expat NS witnessed the horrific Abu Dhabi car crash that claimed five lives on January 4, one haunting question stayed with her: could more lives have been saved if everyone had been wearing seat belts? The 24-year-old aeronautical engineer in Dubai, who saw the accident unfold »»»

The US government has given chip giant Nvidia the green light to sell its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) processors in China, the Department of Commerce said on Tuesday. The H200, Nvidia's second-most-advanced semiconductor, had been restricted by Washington over concerns that it would give »»»

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is en route to China for a pivotal visit aimed at resetting ties with Beijing and finding new economic opportunities for his country outside the US. It will not be an easy task, with pressure on Canada to balance its goal of diversifying trade without risking dam»»»

Dubai: Dubai resident, let’s call him Ravi, thought he knew all the rules before his annual trip to India last December. He’d booked family visits, holiday outings, and even a new sealed iPhone 17 Pro Max he’d bought in Dubai as a surprise for his brother. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

Pooja* was 16 years old when she was accused of murdering her mother. The teenager, who lived with her alcoholic stepfather in a poor neighbourhood in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, was arrested in 2018 and sent to jail. Her lawyer told the police that Pooja was a minor. According to I»»»