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US sanctions Lagos-based BDC operator, firms over alleged terrorism financing

Nigeria, June 24 -- The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, a Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, and three firms allegedly controlled by him over claims that they serve... Read More


Vietnam advised to prioritise high-value tech links to strengthen global supply chain position

Paris, June 24 -- Vietnam should focus resources on sectors where it can become indispensable in the global technology supply chain rather than trying to replicate products already dominated by global... Read More


WHO confirms 19 Punjab districts free of polio virus samplesPublished on: June 24, 2026 8:54 AM

Pakistan, June 24 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday welcomed a major breakthrough in the province's anti-polio campaign after the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that 3... Read More


Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?Published on: June 24, 2026 8:54 AM

Pakistan, June 24 -- Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether... Read More


Pakistan, Russia discuss terrorism threat from AfghanistanPublished on: June 24, 2026 8:53 AM

Pakistan, June 24 -- Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism, Tuesday, discussed the regional terrorist threat, with particular focus on terrorism emanating from Afghani... Read More


Quess, IGS & IPA launch Indo-Japan GCC corridor to help Japanese firms build AI, engineering hubs in India

New Delhi, June 24 -- Quess Corp, through its wholly owned subsidiary Quess International Services Private Limited, has partnered with Japan's Institution for a Global Society and Indo-Pacific Advisor... Read More


US Senate passes symbolic measure urging end to Iran military action, triggering angry Trump response

India, June 24 -- The Republican-controlled US Senate on Tuesday backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt US military actions against Iran, according to media reports. The measure ... Read More


Death by lift

Goa, June 24 -- RADHARAO GRACIAS Spring, (erroneously called summer) in Goa, ushers in heat and hu midity which march together down the aisle to a marriage that turns the land from a cool paradise in... Read More


Villagers allege mutilation in the name of trimming

Goa, June 24 -- Even as author ities across Goa defend tree cutting in the name of development, the drastic pruning of a 150-year-old banyan tree at Dhavli has become a potent symbol of growing public... Read More


Queen Maxima praises India's digital public infrastructure during 3-day visit focused on country's financial health

Mumbai, June 24 -- As part of her three-day visit to India as the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands praised India's progress in ... Read More