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Washingtons financial war on Iran and Hezbollah: Can sanctions break the network?

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- The latest round of US sanctions against Iran marks an important evolution in Washingtons long-running campaign of “maximum pressure.” Rather than focusing exclusive... Read More


Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028? Secretary of Defense says 'my only job.'

India, Aug. 29 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied a report that claimed he privately discussed running for president in 2028 on Friday. Hegseth called the allegations "100% false" after N... Read More


SAARC Summit stalled for decade; Bhutan nominates Sonam Topgay as next SG

Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- Bhutan has nominated Dasho Sonam Topgay for the post of Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), as the eight-member regional bloc remains d... Read More


H-1B workers on the clock? Trump plan to remove 60-day grace period clears key review; here's what Indians should know

India, Aug. 29 -- A Trump administration proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period available to H-1B workers after losing their jobs has cleared a key White House regulatory review, bringing the m... Read More


Canada announces C$5 million aid for flood-hit Nepal as consular teams assist Canadians

Ottawa, Aug. 29 -- Canada announced C$5 million in humanitarian assistance for Nepal following devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border that caused loss of life and widespr... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran's IRGC Navy Rejects Trump's Strait Of Hormuz Claim as 'Obvious Lie', Says Waterway Remains Closed Without Tehran's Permission

India, Aug. 29 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The US-Israel-Iran war continues to fuel tensions across the Middle East, with the status of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz emergin... Read More


'Biggest deal in world history': Trump says US secured 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

India, Aug. 29 -- Donald Trump on Friday announced the "biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela. The agreement would increase American access to crude, expand supplies and eventually bring d... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Israeli Forces Set Fires in Villages of Aita Al-Jabal and Haddatha in Bint Jbeil District in Southern Lebanon, Worsened by Strong Winds

India, Aug. 29 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Israeli forces have set fire to forest trees and dry grass in the southern Lebanese villages of Aita al-Jabal and Haddatha, located in the Bint J... Read More


Erdogan hits back at Netanyahu statementPublished on: August 29, 2026 5:18 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exchanged heated remarks. The two leaders made sharp comments about each other's countries and... Read More


MTN Nigeria's independent director, Kola-Oyeneyin, to exit board

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the exit of Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin, an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board. MTN Nigeria disclosed this in a statement relea... Read More