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Asia-Pacific scam losses top $88bn, UN warnsPublished on: July 21, 2026 9:46 AM

Pakistan, July 21 -- Criminal syndicates operating across Southeast Asia defrauded people in the Asia-Pacific region of at least $88 billion in 2025, according to a new report by the United Nations Of... Read More


SBI Funds Management lists at premium

Mumbai, July 21 -- The stock debuted at Rs 610, marking a premium of 6.27% to the issue price. So far, the stock has hit a high of Rs 624.80 and a low of Rs 610. On the BSE, over 39.51 lakh shares of... Read More


Rubio warns over China's South China Sea actionsPublished on: July 21, 2026 9:40 PM

Pakistan, July 21 -- The United States condemned China's actions against Philippine naval personnel in the South China Sea, calling them dangerous and aggressive. The statement came as Secretary of St... Read More


Pezeshkian says Khamenei backed ending US standoffPublished on: July 21, 2026 9:40 PM

Pakistan, July 21 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had repeatedly called for ending the long-standing state of "no war, no peace" with the United States. Hi... Read More


Manila hosts key ASEAN foreign ministers meetingPublished on: July 21, 2026 9:40 PM

Pakistan, July 21 -- ASEAN foreign ministers opened their annual meeting in Manila on Tuesday with calls for greater unity amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. Regional security, economic resilience,... Read More


US-Iran war escalates: Nearly 100 American troops injured since July 7 conflict, Pentagon confirms

India, July 21 -- Nearly 100 US service members have been injured since the latest round of conflict with Iran began on July 7, a Pentagon official confirmed, as American forces carried out a tenth co... Read More


Trump promises Lebanon 'respect it deserves' as its President presents plan to disarm Hezbollah

India, July 21 -- US President Donald Trump said during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday that Lebanon had been hit hard for decades and that the United States would help the co... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the Retreat Session of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Jakarta, July 21 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today joined the ASEAN Foreign Ministers in the Retreat Session of the 59 th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) in Manila, the ... Read More


Bangladesh committed to halving road traffic deaths by 2030: Minister

Dhaka, July 21 -- Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Shaikh Rabiul Alam has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by 50 percent by 2030. Speaking at... Read More


Base Metals Preview: COMEX copper up more than 1% in early Asia

Mumbai, July 21 -- COMEX copper futures are up more than 1% in early Asia on Tuesday after China's cabinet reportedly vowed to ensure the economy achieves its full-year growth target after second-quar... Read More