US military says it redirected 12 ships trying to break Hormuz blockade
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): The US military on Sunday said it had redirected 12 commercial vessels trying to run its blockade of Iranian ports. In a post on X, the Central Military Command said US forces disabled two ships that refused to comply, and boarded two more “to ensure total compliance.” Earlier on Saturday, US forces “completed a […]
Hezbollah cash crunch stalls Lebanon war compensation
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Compensation for victims of the latest war with Israel has stalled, with neither the Lebanese state nor Hezbollah putting forward a mechanism to begin payments. Damage surveys are continuing in several areas, but thousands of residents are still waiting for an official announcement on when compensation will start and how it will be paid. […]
GCC chief condemns settler attack on mosque in Tulkarm Governorate
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the crime committed by settlers who burned a mosque in Kur Village in Tulkarm Governorate and scrawled racist slogans on its walls, in a treacherous attack targeting places of worship and Islamic holy sites, constituting a flagrant violation of international […]
Iran threatens response to Ukraine attack on its ship in Caspian Sea
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday warned that his country would respond to a deadly attack by Ukraine on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea. It came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had carried out long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea against vessels transporting military cargo involving Iran, underscoring the […]
Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
GAZA CITY(RAHNUMA): Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington. Netanyahu’s security cabinet on Sunday approved the legal framework that would allow the force’s entry […]
Formula 1: Norris trumps Verstappen, Antonelli to secure maiden victory of 2026
Hungary, July 26 (IANS) Lando Norris claimed his and McLaren’s first Formula 1 victory of the 2026 season with a composed drive at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, capitalising on team-mate Oscar Piastri’s misfortune to beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli to the chequered flag. Norris, who started the race […]
3rd T20I: Special feeling to win first series as captain, youngsters showed tremendous intent, says Iyer
Harare, July 26 (IANS) India skipper Shreyas Iyer described leading his side to a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe as a ‘special feeling,’ and lavished high praise on the team’s youngsters for their fearless attitude and high energy levels throughout the short trip. After suffering series defeats in Ireland and England, Iyer registered his maiden […]
CWG 2026: Mirabai credits family, coach after record-breaking third straight gold
Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu credited her family’s unwavering support through years of injuries and sacrifices after creating history by winning a third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, saying their backing had been instrumental in keeping her motivated throughout her career. “My family has supported me a lot till today. I have […]
UTT Season 7: U Mumba TT beat Dempo Goa challengers 8-5 to clinch second straight title
Goa, July 26 (IANS) U Mumba TT produced a stirring comeback to end Dempo Goa Challengers’ historic unbeaten run and successfully defend their Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 title with an 8-5 victory in a gripping Gra grand finale on Sunday at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. Trailing 4-2 after the opening […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta asks citizens to enjoy Commonwealth TT event from tomorrow
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) On the eve of hosting 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday invited citizens to make the most of the live action and join the mega sporting event. In a message on social media platform X, Chief Minister Gupta said, “From July 27, Delhi […]
