Deadly wildfires strike France as huge blaze continues to spread
The fire has spread across 11,000 hectares of land
Day: August 6, 2025
Miner Glencore decides against moving stock market listing from London to US
Company, which has reported 37% drop in profits, says switch would not present value for shareholdersThe FTSE 100 miner Glencore has decided to retain its stock market listing in London, rejecting calls for it to move to the US in a boost for the Londo…
Forter launches Identity Monitoring to secure agentic commerce
Forter has launched Identity Monitoring for agentic commerce, the first in a series of new capabilities that enable ecommerce enterprises to recognize both bot and human behavior and confidently trust AI agents from discovery through payment. Gartner a…
Opinion: Opinion | Trump’s Dilemma: Why US Wants India To Be Strong, But Not Too Strong
As the architecture of international order shifts, India will neither be contained nor co-opted. It will assert its priorities, and demand equal footing. The faster the US comes to terms with this, the more fruitful the US-India partnership can be.
Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships on Operational Deployment in South East Asia Conclude the Port Call at Manila
New Delhi, August 5. As part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi (Guided Missile Destroyer), INS Shakti (Fleet Tanker), and INS Kiltan (Anti Submarine Warfare corvette) of the Eastern Fleet, under the …
In Oman, white is law: Why can’t residents in Oman decide what colours their houses can be?
Oman’s cities showcase unique white buildings. This reflects Omani culture and climate. Government rules mandate light colors for buildings. This preserves heritage and ensures harmony. Muscat Municipality enforces these rules. Exceptions require appro…
Iran’s fiber optic production plant launched in Venezuela
Iran has extended its export of advanced technology to the heart of Latin America with the establishment of a fiber optic plant in Venezuela.
DNV spins off maritime software business
Wilhelmsen Port Services becomes minority shareholder, bringing its port clearance solution
France arrests man who lit cigarette from war memorial flame in Paris
A video posted on social media shows a man lighting a cigarette from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris before calmly walking away.
Former Israeli ambassador and French historian urge Macron to sanction Israel
Two prominent voices with deep ties to Israel and the Middle East are urging President Emmanuel Macron to back up his announcement that France will recognise Palestinian statehood with concrete action over the crisis in Gaza.