Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
London: A newly announced EU–India Security and Defence Partnership has come under intense scrutiny from human rights advocates, who warn that the European Union is legitimizing India’s accelerating authoritarianism while ignoring widespread abuses against minorities, civil society, and the press. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently described India as “the world’s largest democracy”…
Ethiopia has declared the end of an outbreak of Marburg virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, after the disease killed at least nine people. The Horn of Africa country announced on November 14, 2025, the outbreak of the highly infectious disease Marburg Virus, similar to Ebola. According to the preliminary reports, Marburg…
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next U.S. attack would be far worse. “Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal – NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS – one that is good for…
PARIS: There can be no negotiations between Washington and Tehran if the United States makes threats against the Islamic republic, the Iranian foreign minister said Wednesday, with President Donald Trump refusing to rule out military action over Iran’s crackdown on protesters. “Conducting diplomacy through military threat cannot be effective or useful. If they want negotiations…
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s top diplomat urged Washington to start nuclear talks with Iran in an interview broadcast Wednesday, as US warships arrived in the region ahead of a possible strike over Tehran’s protest crackdown. “It’s wrong to attack Iran. It’s wrong to start the war again. Iran is ready to negotiate on the nuclear file again,”…
DUBAI: A city that has always amazed the world with its unique constructions, Dubai is now preparing for another historical wonder. The world’s first ‘Gold Street’, made of gold, is coming to the Dubai Gold District. This major announcement was made during the official launch of the Ithra Dubai Gold District. Officials have stated that…
WASHINGTON: The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump’s capabilities to defend U.S. forces, or potentially take military action against Iran. The US aircraft carrier and several guided-missile destroyers have crossed into the Middle East region, which…
UK’s biggest banks, including HSBC and NatWest, are set to follow their European counterparts and raise profit targets when they report annual earnings in the coming weeks, people close to the matter said. HSBC is expected to lift its return on tangible equity (ROTE) outlook – a key measure of profitability – above its current…
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-coveted trade deal that will be announced today, Tuesday, 27 January 2026, the South Asian nation’s trade secretary said on Monday, an accord both sides hailed as historic as they contend with strained U.S. ties. The deal paves the way for free trade of goods…
Oil prices fell on Tuesday even as a massive winter storm hit crude production and affected refineries on the US Gulf Coast. Brent crude futures fell 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $65.31 a barrel at 0145 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $60.39 a barrel, down 24 cents, or 0.4%. In the US,…
