Iran denies existence of nuclear facility at Kolang mountain
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Iran again denied the existence of any secret nuclear complex at Kolang mountain on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike the site in the center of the country. “Washington’s obsessive focus on Kolang Kouh where no nuclear activity is taking place is nothing more than a fabricated pretext for aggression, destruction, […]
Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning he was “not finished” with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion. Fighting over the strait led to the collapse of a preliminary deal […]
Egypt approves oil and gas deals including Perenco North Sinai project
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Egypt’s parliament approved four oil and gas exploration and development agreements on Wednesday, including a North Sinai project involving Franco-British independent producer Perenco. Egypt is looking to bolster domestic energy production that has struggled to keep pace with growing demand while regional tensions tighten global LNG markets. The approvals cover exploration and production activities […]
Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre added to heritage danger list
PARIS(RAHNUMA): Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon hit in recent months by Israeli bombardment, was on Wednesday added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in danger. “The site has been directly hit and has sustained damage. Furthermore, its state of conservation is a cause for growing concern, particularly given the possibility […]
Iraq lost over $40 bn in revenue during war: govt official
BAGHDAD(RAHNUMA): A government official said on Wednesday that Iraq had lost more than $40 billion in revenue since the start of the Middle East war, mostly due to a sharp decline in its oil exports. The conflict and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz choked off shipments and prompted production cuts in key oil-producing […]
Arab, global condemnation grows over Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): The UAE has condemned statements made by Yemen’s Houthi militia about Saudi Arabia, including the threat to impose a maritime blockade, the foreign ministry said early on Wednesday. The ministry called on the international community to “ensure the implementation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216 on Yemen and Resolution 2722 […]
Chennai Grand Masters: Firouzja seals title after final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja emerged champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding India’s Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the seventh and final round at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel on Wednesday. Needing only a draw to secure the title, Firouzja comfortably navigated the final-round encounter […]
Halys, Baez and Navone knock out seeds in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel, July 22 (IANS) Quentin Halys, Sebastian Baez and Mariano Navone all claimed impressive victories over seeded opponents to headline a day of upsets and set up intriguing quarter-final clashes at the Generali Open in Kitzbühel on Wednesday. Frenchman Halys had one of his best performances of the season, defeating second seed Valentin Vacherot 6-3, […]
China Open badminton: Vitidsarn and Li Shifeng stunned, Wang Zhiyi wins
Changzhou, July 22 (IANS) Thailand’s second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn suffered a shock first-round defeat, while China’s Wang Zhiyi secured a hard-fought comeback victory at the China Open badminton in Changzhou on Wednesday. The biggest surprise in the men’s singles saw former world champion Vitidsarn beaten 21-13, 8-21, 21-19 by Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke. China’s seventh seed […]
Durand Cup trophies showcased in Kolkata; tournament to begin on July 25
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) The Durand Cup remains one of the most cherished sporting commitments and a shining example of military‑civil partnership at its very best, Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, Chief of Staff, Eastern Command and chairman of the Durand Cup Organising Committee, said on Wednesday after the three trophies reached Kolkata following their journey […]
