India mourns the death of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, with the national flag flying at half-mast. The Supreme Court will hear pleas regarding alleged donation fraud at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and unpredictable airfare fluctuations. The remains of 15 Indian tourists who died in Vietnam are expected to arrive tonight.
The bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in a speedboat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island will be repatriated to India on Monday via Vietnam Airlines flight VN979 from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai. The accident on July 11 involved a speedboat carrying 32 tourists and 4 crew members, resulting in 15 deaths and 17 rescues.
A boat tragedy off Vietnam's Hon May Rut Ngoai island killed 15 Indian tourists. Eyewitnesses blame crew negligence and delayed rescue/medical care for the deaths, stating the speedboat capsized rapidly in rough seas. 17 others were injured, with one critical.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The incident occurred Saturday in rough seas, with authorities suggesting extreme weather as a cause. Rescuers saved 21 people, and the Indian embassy is coordinating the return of deceased and rescued tourists.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The 57-year-old is accused of violating maritime safety regulations. The accident occurred in rough seas, with some victims not wearing life jackets.
US fighter jets struck IRGC speedboats near Bandar Abbas on Monday, killing at least three Iranian sailors. The US Central Command stated the strikes were in self-defense against threats from Iranian forces, including boats attempting to emplace mines. Explosions were also reported near the port.
Iranian media reported that US fighter jets struck IRGC speedboats south of Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least three Iranian sailors. The incident occurred as US and Iranian negotiators were in Qatar for stalled talks.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 27 people and seized more than 21,000 litres of illicit fuel worth about HK$3.3 million (US$421,200) in a crackdown on triad-linked illegal fuel sales amid soaring global oil prices. Customs, police and fire services on Wednesday said they had jointly tackled 19 cases between April 13 and 30 in an operation code-named “Knockout”, during which 15 vehicles and a speedboat used to transport the fuel were also seized. The investigation found that the vehicles were...
Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to destroy Iranian small boats, citing alleged mine-laying activities in the Strait of Hormuz. The order challenges current administration claims that Iran's naval capabilities have been effectively neutralized.
