Author: Akshara Das
Akshara Das
Akshara Das holds a B.A. in Mass Communication and a PG Diploma in Journalism. She has been passionately involved in content creation since 2020 and is currently working as a Desk Reporter at Britain Herald and Emirati Times, both operated by WellMade Network. Readers are encouraged to verify facts independently and seek professional advice before making any decisions based on this content.
Dubai: Gulf states have backed an Omani proposal that would allow Iran to collect voluntary fees from ships using the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Gulf source, in an effort to restore confidence in one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes after months of conflict. The proposal, discussed by regional governments on July 29, would allow Iran to collect voluntary contributions for navigation and maritime services while sharing responsibility for managing the strategic waterway with Oman. The plan aims to reduce tensions following months of disruption to oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the strait. The…
Tokyo: A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck south-west Japan on July 29, injuring several people, disrupting transport and power supplies, and prompting authorities to order more than 150,000 residents to evacuate before a tsunami advisory was lifted. The earthquake struck inland on Japan’s Kyushu island at 4:27 pm local time with a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Officials warned residents to remain alert for strong aftershocks, saying shallow earthquakes can trigger further significant tremors. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that the authorities were still assessing the full extent of the damage but confirmed that…