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Kim Vows to Bolster North Korea's Nuclear Deterrent

Afghanistan, June 23 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to preserve and strengthen his country's status as a nuclear power, arguing that growing global instability and security threats req... Read More


Sensex, Nifty pare losses; realty shares advance for 2nd day

Mumbai, June 23 -- The domestic equity benchmarks erased all early losses and traded with minor gains in morning trade. The Nifty traded above the 24,100 level. Realty shares advanced for two consecut... Read More


Yen slides ahead of key US inflation data

Mumbai, June 23 -- The Japanese yen hovered around 161.6 per dollar on Tuesday, staying near its weakest level since 1986 as the wide interest-rate differential between the US and Japan continued to s... Read More


Philippines seeks 1.5-billion-USD ADB loan to cushion impact of Middle East crisis

Hanoi, June 23 -- The Philippine Government is seeking up to 1.5 billion USD in financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support programmes aimed at mitigating the economic impact of the ong... Read More


Lebanon conflict brings Muslim and Christian communities closerPublished on: June 23, 2026 9:45 AM

Beirut, June 23 -- Ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have strengthened unity between Muslim and Christian communities, as residents from different faiths come together to support those affec... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the Inaugural ASEAN-Canada Strategic Dialogue

Jakarta, June 23 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered opening remarks at the inaugural ASEAN-Canada Strategic Dialogue, held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. F... Read More


Lebanon-Israel talks resume in WashingtonPublished on: June 23, 2026 9:41 PM

Pakistan, June 23 -- New Lebanon-Israel talks are set to begin in Washington on Tuesday. The negotiations aim to secure a ceasefire after months of conflict in Lebanon. The process matters as regional... Read More


Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', sworn in as MP hours after Starmer's exit; could become next UK PM as early as July

India, June 23 -- Just hours after Keir Starmer made an emotional speech from 10 Downing Street to announce his resignation from the UK Prime Minister's office on Monday, his main opponent, Labour lea... Read More


Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold and silver extend losses for third straight day as Fed rate-hike bets rise

New Delhi, June 23 -- Precious metals continued to drift lower for the third straight session on Tuesday, 23 June, as expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike strengthened, boosting demand for t... Read More


Dr Zahed chose to return to Dhaka on his own volition: Indian MEA

Dhaka, June 23 -- India on Tuesday acknowledged that Prime Minister's Adviser on Policy and Strategy Affairs Dr Zahed Ur Rahman was queried by immigration officials at Delhi airport and subsequently p... Read More