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Oil prices rise for fourth straight day as US-Iran talks remain deadlocked; Brent above $90 per barrel

US-Iran war, Aug. 19 -- Oil prices edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, extending their gains for a fourth consecutive session amid continued supply concerns. Investors remained focused on confli... Read More


2,778 new water filtration plants being established in nine districtsPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:58 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reviewed progress on clean drinking water projects across the province and directed the authorities to expedite their completion to e... Read More


Strait of Hormuz: Iran's grip slips as ships increasingly use UN-authorised Oman route; US blockade gains ground

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Strait of Hormuz, which became the focal point of the world soon after the conflict started between the US-Israeli combine and Iran on 28 February, continues to grab attentio... Read More


"We were not notified in advance": Seoul says Trump's drill cuts came without prior notice

Seoul, Aug. 19 -- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that Seoul was not informed beforehand about US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint military exercises with... Read More


Unpacking Democratic SocialismPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:28 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Sweeping across America as if it were a Marxist spectre - which it is not - is the Democratic Socialists of America organization. Perhaps a more appropriate moniker for the DSA ac... Read More


Bangladesh Is No Longer Playing by India's RulesPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:18 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- Small countries rarely get to dictate terms to their larger neighbours. When they try, it usually costs them, and they usually back down within a news cycle or two. Bangladesh's c... Read More


Rupee marginally up against dollarPublished on: August 19, 2026 6:11 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.61, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 277.62. According to ... Read More


"India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests": EAC-PM Member Sanjeev Sanyal

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- India should not rush to finalise a trade agreement with the United States and must ensure that the pact protects the country's long-term interests, Member of the Economic Adviso... Read More


South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to sharply scale back their drills at the U.S.'s request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, a move that likely reflected Pre... Read More


UP moving strongly towards USD 1 trillion economy; state has edge in infrastructure, logistics: CM Yogi Adityanath

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Uttar Pradesh is moving strongly towards becoming a USD 1 trillion economy, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, highlighting the state's advantages in infrastructur... Read More