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Oil prices fell as higher crude shipments despite Middle East tensionsPublished on: July 31, 2026 9:48 AM

Pakistan, July 31 -- Oil prices fell on Friday as increased crude shipments through key global shipping routes helped ease supply concerns, even as the conflict involving the United States and Iran co... Read More


Flag-hoisting ceremony marks ASEAN's 59th anniversary in Hanoi

Hanoi, July 31 -- An ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony took place in Hanoi on July 31 to mark the bloc's 59th anniversary (August 8, 1967-2026) and the 31st anniversary of Vietnam's accession to ASEAN (Jul... Read More


Japan urges Indonesia, ASEAN to address trade imbalances

Jakarta, July 31 -- Japan has urged Indonesia and other ASEAN countries to cooperate in addressing trade and industrial imbalances as intensifying regional competition reshapes Asia's economic landsca... Read More


Iran objects to US military deployment in EuropePublished on: July 31, 2026 9:43 AM

Pakistan, July 31 -- Iran has intensified its diplomatic efforts against the expanding US military presence in Europe, urging regional governments not to allow their territory or military facilities t... Read More


PM Modi, UK PM Andy Burnham discuss trade deal, West Asia crisis

New Delhi, July 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Andy Burnham on Friday pledged to fully harness the trade and investment potential of a trade deal operationalised this m... Read More


Stronger El Nino conditions to reshape global weather through October: UN weather agency

New Delhi, July 31 -- The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) Global Seasonal Climate Update has warned of a strong El Niño, which is expected to build up between August and October 2026, bringi... Read More


NASA's Mars rover captures honeycomb landscape on Red Planet, scientists baffled: 'Sea of polygons took our breath away'

New Delhi, July 31 -- NASA's Curiosity rover captured a breathtaking panoramic shot of honeycomb-like textures spread across the Red Planet. Scientists have spotted patches of these 1.5 to 3-inch smal... Read More


China supports Russian militarism by stealth

Hong Kong, July 31 -- With President Donald Trump bogging the USA down in a perhaps unwinnable war against Iran, he has strengthened China's hand. Furthermore, Beijing continues to reinforce its influ... Read More


INR adds steady momentum amid a weak dollar overseas

Mumbai, July 31 -- The Indian rupee added momentum in opening trades on Friday tracking a sharp drop in dollar overseas. INR opened at Rs 95.40 per dollar and hit a high of 95.25 so far during the day... Read More


Govt informs parliamentary panel that ex-Bangladeshi PM Hasina not provided platform for conducting political activities from Indian soil

New Delhi/Dhaka, July 31 -- Amid former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's announcement that she may return to her country by the end of the year, the Indian government has informed a parliamen... Read More