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Secretary-General of ASEAN Exchanges Views with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 18 August 2026, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Mauro Vieira, in Brasilia, as part... Read More


European Stocks Slip On Middle East Tensions, Oil Price Concerns

India, Aug. 19 -- European stocks closed slightly lower on Wednesday as persisting concerns about Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices rendered the mood cautious. In addition to digesting the ... Read More


Amol Taori assumes charge as Director Finance at POWERGRID

India, Aug. 19 -- justify;">Amol Taori has assumed charge as Director (Finance) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry ... Read More


"Two-state solution abandoned": Palestinian envoy Abu Shawesh slams Netanyahu's coalition ahead of Israeli elections

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Expressing deep concern over the political landscape leading up to the upcoming Israeli elections, Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah M Abu Shawesh warned that the "two-sta... Read More


Gold Soars As Inflation Risks Pressure U.S. Dollar Amid Ongoing U.S.-Iran Faceoff

India, Aug. 19 -- Reversing the losses from yesterday's slump, gold prices have surged on Wednesday, with expectations of a near-term rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve diminishing due to the inten... Read More


Malaysia targets 2.1 million Indian tourists arrivals, pushes for direct air connectivity

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Malaysia is targeting around 2.1 million Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, with Tourism Malaysia stepping up promotional activities across India and seeking improved direct air co... Read More


'Milad arrangements reviewed across Kashmir'

Srinagar, Aug 19, Aug. 19 -- In view of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W.) and the following Friday, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday to assess and streng... Read More


UN says 42 children injured in Kabul blastPublished on: August 19, 2026 12:59 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- At least 42 children were injured in an explosion at an education centre in Kabul, the United Nations said Tuesday. The blast occurred Monday evening in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbo... Read More


"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions

Brussels, Aug. 19 -- European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday extended support to the International Criminal Court after the US President Donald Trump administration issued sanc... Read More


Economic Buzz: Reserve Bank of Australia cautious about inflation outlook

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- Andrew Hauser, the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia has stated that monetary policy needs to bring inflation down and that's why the central bank has raised interest... Read More