Cannabis emerges as leading drug among Iranian women
Women’s drug use has increased in Iran over the past decade, with cannabis products now the most commonly used substances among female users, a senior anti-narcotics official said on Sunday.
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Selective recovery underway in chemicals sector despite weak agrochemical pricing: Report
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): India's chemicals sector is showing signs of a gradual recovery, helped by better margins in some fluorochemicals and acetyl products. However, agrochemical and battery material prices remain weak, according to a report by Equirus. The brokerage said the recovery is likely to remain limited to a few segments rather than across the sector.
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"So sweet that I'm reading it twice": Iran rejoices over US Senator Lindsey Graham's demise while Trump, Netanyahu grieve
Tehran [Iran], July 13 (ANI): Broadcasters and state-aligned platforms in Tehran openly celebrated the sudden passing of senior US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, while American President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined the international community in mourning the influential foreign policy lawmaker.
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Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.
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India denounces attack on vessel off Oman, says 10 crew members rescued, 1 missing
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): India on Sunday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman. The MEA said that of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 are rescued, while the whereabouts of the remaining person remains unknown. https://x.
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Container ship catches fire off Oman, crew embarks on lifeboat
Portsmouth [UK], July 12 (ANI): The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday (local time) said a container ship in the east of Oman sustained damage which caused a fire onboard. UKMTO stated that the crew had abandoned the ship and embarked on a lifeboat. https://x.
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Blue Tigers to play two friendlies in New Zealand during November FIFA window
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The Indian men's national team will travel to New Zealand for two friendly matches against the hosts on November 12 and 15, 2026, during the FIFA international match window, according to a press release by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
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Egypt deepens Horn of Africa maritime alignment with Somalia MoU
Egypt deepens Horn of Africa maritime alignment with Somalia MoU Submitted by Victoria Amani Mwaniki Kishoiyian on Fri, 07/10/2026 - 19:26 The agreement comes amidst a rise in geopolitical maneuvering on the Red Sea A meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during a visit to Cairo, on 14 August 2024 (Egyptian Presidency) Off The federal government of Somalia formalised a memorandum of understanding with Egypt on maritime transport and ports on Thursday, a month and a half after Cairo closed a Red Sea port connectivity agreement with Eritrea . The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between Egypt’s Ministry of Transport and Somalia’s Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport, according to the Somalia National News Agency. “This agreement strengthens international cooperation in maritime transport and ports, advances our strategic priorities, supports the National Transformation Plan (NTP), and reinforces Somalia's growing role in the regional and global maritime sector,” said Mohamed Nur, Somalia’s minister of ports and marine transport.
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Germany to hit its industry with more energy tariffs
Berlin wants its largest manufacturers to pay for an emergency gas reserve The German government will introduce an energy levy to fund the construction of a national gas reserve. German industry, which is already struggling with soaring energy costs, will bear the brunt of the levy.
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Fitch raises ONGC's standalone credit profile, expects stable earnings despite higher capex
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to 'bbb+' from 'bbb', while affirming the company's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-' with a Stable outlook.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Rudi Garcia backs Belgium to give Spain "run for their money" in quarter-final
Los Angeles [US], July 10 (ANI): Belgium coach Rudi Cargia acknowledged that they may be heading into the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against Spain on Friday (local time) as the underdogs but said the Belgian Red Devils will do everything to give La Rojas 'a run for their money,' Reuters reported.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: King Philippe visits Belgium squad ahead of quarter-final against Spain, says "we have to win"
Los Angeles [US], July 10 (ANI): King of the Belgians Philippe visited and cheered for the Belgium men's national team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against Spain on Friday (local time) at Los Angeles Stadium. The team shared a dinner with the monarch, presented him with a signed jersey and also posed for a selfie with him.
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Iranians report renewed power cuts as heat drives electricity demand
Power and water outages have returned to several parts of Iran, residents across the country told Iran International on Friday, describing hours-long blackouts during intense summer heat despite official assurances the electricity network remains stable.
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New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety.
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Saudi Arabia and UAE cross-border trade faces delays amid tensions: Report
Saudi Arabia and UAE cross-border trade faces delays amid tensions: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:08 Days long wait times comes as reports say Saudi Arabia is delaying bank transfers to UAE Trucks carrying goods wait to cross into Qatar from the Salwa border-crossing in eastern Saudi Arabia, about 540 kilometres east of Riyadh, on 15 March 2026 (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off Cross-border trade between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is facing delays, in a sign that tensions between the Gulf neighbours are rippling through the business world. Semafor reported on Thursday that delays at the border crossing from the UAE into Saudi Arabia are lasting “several days”. The report said that delays have been worsening in recent months, with some truck drivers forced to sleep under their trailers for as long as a week while they wait for approval to cross.
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World Cup 2026: Iraq returned, but it will take years to bridge the gulf with football's elite
World Cup 2026: Iraq returned, but it will take years to bridge the gulf with football's elite Submitted by John Duerden on Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:50 Iraq must turn its first World Cup appearance in 40 years into lasting progress – through better coaching, youth development and domestic reform Iraq's players applaud their fans after a 5-0 loss to Senegal and their elimination from the Fifa World Cup, in Toronto, 26 June 2026 (Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP) Off Iraq ended a 40-year wait and returned to football's biggest stage this summer, but the scale of their World Cup defeats showed just how far they still have to go to compete with the game's elite nations. The Lions of Mesopotamia began their campaign with a 4-1 defeat to Norway, followed by a 3-0 loss to France, before they crashed out of the tournament with a 5-0 defeat to Senegal. No team conceded more goals in the group stage.
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Sensex jumps over 300 points, Nifty nears 24,000 as Indian markets rebound despite spike in crude oil prices
Mumbai [Maharashtra] (India), July 9 (ANI): The Indian equity markets kicked off on a positive note on Thursday with both benchmark indices starting the session with a gap-up opening. Sensex opened higher at 76,576. 14 as against the previous close of 76,503.
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Trump says Air Force One sent to RAF Mildenhall to meet servicemembers
Washington DC [US], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said the new Air Force One aircraft was sent ahead to the Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom to meet with American servicemembers while returning from Turkey.
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Indian markets tank over 2%; Sensex crashes 1,677 points after Trump's NATO summit remarks trigger global risk-off
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian equity markets closed sharply lower on Tuesday after comments by US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit sparked fresh geopolitical concerns, triggering a wave of risk aversion across global markets in the final hour of trading. The benchmark Nifty 50 plunged more than 500 points, or over 2 per cent, to settle at 23,887.
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Singapore's Temasek to ramp up AI exposure as its portfolio value hits record high
Singapore, July 8, (ANI): Singapore's state-backed investor Temasek is betting big on artificial intelligence as it scopes opportunities in emerging technologies to deliver sustainable returns. The investment giant said that it plans to take the AI-related exposure to 15 per cent of the portfolio value by 2031 from 6 per cent at present.
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