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From political purge to public health disaster in Bangladesh

India, Aug. 19 -- After assuming power on August 8, 2024, the interim administration led by Dr Muhammad Yunus concentrated its energies on ostracising, demolishing and wiping out the legacy of the ous... Read More


Sensex Today: BSE Index Falls Over 300 Points as Oil Nears $92, Geopolitical Risks Rise; What Investors Should Watch

India, Aug. 19 -- The Nifty 50 and Sensex traded lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness across global markets as rising bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The Sense... Read More


US Ambassador Sergio Gor to visit Srinagar, Ladakh

Srinagar, Aug. 19 -- United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is arriving Srinagar Wednesday for an overnight stay and will proceed to Ladakh the next day. Gor's visit marks his maiden trip to Ja... Read More


UAE condemns "confirmed Israeli airstrikes" on Syrian airbase, rejects "infringement of sovereignty"

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 19 -- The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (local time) condemned "confirmed Israeli airstrikes" on the Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in Syria's Idlib Governorate, calling them a violat... Read More


Indian Shares Open Lower On Inflation Concerns

India, Aug. 19 -- Indian shares opened lower on Wednesday as elevated oil prices and rising global bond yields amid an apparent impasse in Middle East peace talks fueled inflation concerns. The bench... Read More


US sanctions ICC president Tomoko Akane over Israel and Afghanistan investigations

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The United States on Tuesday (August 18) imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating the Tru... Read More


Women's Labour Force Participation in Afghanistan Falls to 5.1%, ILO Says

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- Women's participation in Afghanistan's labour market has fallen to 5.1%, one of the lowest rates in the world, according to the International Labour Organization's (ILO) latest... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Holds Off on Talks Until Tehran Is 'Ready to Make a Deal' as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates

India, Aug. 19 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The US-Israel-Iran conflict has entered another uncertain phase after a US official said US President Donald Trump had instructed his negotiating... Read More


UK Stock Market Forecast Today (August 19): Will FTSE 100 Fall Again as Oil Stays Above $91 and UK Inflation Rises?- Check Stocks to Watch Today

India, Aug. 19 -- UK Stock Market Forecast Today (August 19): FTSE 100 stock is expected to fall today, 19th August 2026, with the IG Futures predicting a decline of around 10.9 points or 0.1 percent ... Read More


Senator Osoff criticizes Trump over travel plansPublished on: August 19, 2026 12:03 PM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has criticized President Donald Trump over his priorities and travel arrangements. He accused Trump of focusing on personal projects instead of pre... Read More