Ex-Google executive named new BBC boss
. LONDON: The BBC named former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director general on Wednesday, replacing Tim Davie,…
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Strait of Hormuz situation ‘will not return to the past,’ Iran says amid escalating Mideast tensions
France won’t join to open Hormuz by force but ready to help secure key shipping routes, French PM says Tankers…
Israeli parliament rejects bill to label Qatar as ‘enemy state’
Twenty-eight lawmakers support the bill, while 45 vote against it in the 120-member Knesset Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid. PHOTO:…
Iran still weighing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Delay in officially replying to US’ proposal suggests some in Tehran may be open to considering it, Reuters reports A…
Ex-Google executive Brittin named new BBC boss, to steer reform
Replaces Tim Davie who quit last year after misleading edit of speech by US President Donald Trump The BBC named…
Iran rejects Trump’s negotiation claim as Israel-Iran airstrikes intensify
Tehran says US is “negotiating with itself” as markets swing and Hormuz crisis deepens Smoke rises following Iranian missile barrages…
No negotiations between US, Iran have taken place: Iran envoy to Pakistan
‘We have heard such reports in the media, but no direct or indirect talks have taken place so far’ Iran’s…
Japan's cherry blossom picnics feel the pinch of global inflation
Private think tank index shows hanami food, drink costs have surged 25% since base year of 2020 Global inflation is…
Australia, EU agree new trade pact
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen shake hands during a press…
Congress slams Modi, calls Pakistan mediation a ‘severe setback’ for India
Says Modi’s Israel visit undermined India’s mediation potential; hails Pakistan’s diplomacy A picture of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PHOTO:…