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Asian economies on edge as Hormuz blockade threatens oil supply

Pakistan, June 23 -- The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but crucial maritime corridor, is under global focus as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Nearly 84% of oil passing through the strait is headed... Read More


Farooq Abdullah warns Middle East conflict could trigger global economic crisis

Srinagar, June 23 -- National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could spiral into a global economic crisis if... Read More


'Iranian military will decide timing and scale of response': Iran's BIG warning at UN special session

Iran-Israel War, June 23 -- Iran has said that the United States decided to destroy diplomacy with its strikes on the country's nuclear programme and that the Iranian military will decide the 'timing,... Read More


Bangladesh envoy meets Mamata, discusses different issues

Dhaka, June 23 -- Bangladesh High Commissioner to New Delhi M Riaz Hamidullah met Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee at her office on Monday and discussed issues of mutual interest. "It's ... Read More


Wall Street Live: US stock futures fall as Iran vows retaliation to airstrikes

New Delhi, June 23 -- US stock futures slipped on Monday as Iran vowed retaliation to the US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. Investors fear a broader conflict in the Middle Eas... Read More


UN presents 2025 Human Development Report to PM

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Human Development Report for the year 2025, issued under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was officially presented to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on... Read More


Empowering widows, promoting rights

Nepal, June 23 -- Every year on June 23, the world observes International Widows Day. But for over 258 million women globally, the impact of widowhood is not confined to a single day of recognition. I... Read More


Netanyahu says Israel "very close" to achieving goals in Iran, vows to avoid "war of attrition"

Tel Aviv, June 23 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel is "very close" to achieving its goals in Iran, having inflicted significant damage to its ballistic missile p... Read More


UN High Commissioner for Human Rights here today

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk will visit to Sri Lanka from June 23 to 26. This marks the first visit by a UN High Commissioner for Human Right... Read More


US issues 'worldwide caution' for Americans after Iran strike; flags potential travel disruptions

New Delhi, June 23 -- The US Department of States issued a "Worldwide Caution Security Alert" on June 22, a day after its military struck Iranian nuclear facilities. In its security alert, it advised ... Read More