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US threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran
Washington launches campaign to isolate Tehran but it is unclear whether it would apply sanctions to ChinaThe US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Ira...
Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.
'We started poorly': Craig Fulton rues slow start as India crash out of WC semis
India's journey in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 came to an end with a disappointing 5-3 defeat against Argentina. Struggling with a sluggish start and mounting pressure, the Indian team fell behind early and face...
Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?
Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
Football Daily | The Premier League soap opera is back – and Spurs are already hogging the narrative
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!While the opening round of Premier League fixtures hasn’t yet concluded, Football Daily can’t be alone in having jerked both knees to the point of dislocation based on...
Albanese seeks to quell datacentre disquiet as climate expert warns ‘we’ve got one shot to get the rules right’
Prime minister will use national cabinet meeting to assuage premiers over new AI law as AEMO forecasts seven-fold rise in datacentre power useGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese w...
T.N. government actively pursuing V-C appointment issue in courts, Higher Education Minister tells Assembly
Presenting the Demand for Grants for his department, he announces that the government will implement a Career Advancement Scheme for teachers of government-aided arts and science colleges, government and government-aide...
Three newborns die in fire at government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that a complete inquiry into the incident is underway and the injured are being treated
Stock markets end lower amid simmering geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices
The 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 32.95 points, or 0.14%, to end at 24,219.05.
Iran tried to assassinate one of Netanyahu's sons, prime minister says
Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons, urging enhanced protection for prime ministerial candidates during the election campaign.
Gurugram schools to switch to online classes on August 25 amid heavy rain, waterlogging concerns
Gurugram schools will shift to online classes on August 25 as heavy rainfall raises concerns over waterlogging and traffic disruption across the district. Authorities have advised schools and institutions to minimise ph...
Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailment
More than 400,000 litres of fuel spilled in the area causing an "environmental disaster".
Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record, says media
Anthropic, maker of the Claude AI models, "expects to match or beat the size" of SpaceX's deal, according to Bloomberg
US announces new Iran sanctions in 'economic onslaught,' aims to cut off Tehran's revenue sources
The US unveils new Iran sanctions as Trump says Iran is collapsing, while talks over the Strait of Hormuz and a wider peace deal continue.
Israel’s Netanyahu says Iran ‘tried to kill’ one of his sons
Benjamin Netanyahu's elder son, Yair, 35, has spent extended periods in Miami since early 2024, reportedly under Shin Bet protection